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An opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join a respected charitable organisation supporting individuals with disabilities and additional needs. \n As a Support Worker, you will provide practical and personal care, enabling individuals to maintain independence, make choices and participate in everyday activities. \n This full-time role (part-time will be considered) offers salary of £30,170 per annum (£15.60 per hour) and benefits. \n You will be responsible for: \n\n • Supporting individuals with daily activities, personal care and independent living.\n, • Promoting social inclusion, community participation and personal development.\n, • Administering medication and following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.\n, • Maintaining accurate care records and reporting incidents promptly.\n, • Liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other relevant services.\n, • Accompanying individuals on outings and maintaining health, safety and hygiene standards.\n, • Supporting colleagues and ensuring consistent, high-quality care.\n, • Performing other duties as required.\n\n What we are looking for: \n\n • A valid British Sign Language (BSL) qualification.\n, • Must be flexible to work both days and nights.\n, • Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy.\n, • Comfortable with lone working, providing personal care and supporting individuals with behaviours of concern, epilepsy and dysphagia, training will be provided.\n, • Willingness to accompany individuals to day services and activities and provide support at home.\n, • Right to work in the UK.\n\n The candidates from the following background will be considered: \n\n • BSL Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Assistant, Supported Living Worker, Care Assistant, Support Practitioner, Care Practitioner, Care Worker, Caregiver or in a similar role.\n\n What's on offer: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • 28 days holiday\n, • Wellbeing support\n, • Contributory Pension Scheme\n, • Induction and ongoing training\n, • Access to Blue Light Card\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service\n, • Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card\n\n Apply today for this rewarding opportunity to help individuals live more independently, maintain their dignity and achieve their personal aspirations. \n Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. \n Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

The Role Imagine this..A young person starts to see a future beyond the uncertainty they've experienced. They have somewhere safe to live, someone who listens, and support to take their next step. You're there alongside them — building trust, recognising their strengths and helping them turn possibilities into progress. That's what being a Senior Project Worker at Maida Street is all about. Maida Street is part of the Greater Manchester Branch Project, providing safe, stable accommodation and support for young people who may otherwise face custodial remand. Working closely with Youth Justice, social care and other partners, you'll help young people build positive relationships, access opportunities and move towards greater independence. This is a hands-on senior practitioner role, not a line-management post. You'll bring experience, initiative and sound professional judgement to direct work with young people, modelling good practice and offering guidance to colleagues. The role involves regular and significant lone working, including times when a manager is not immediately available on site. You'll need to act confidently within your responsibilities, recognise when support is needed and escalate concerns promptly. What you'll be doing • Building consistent, trusting and professionally boundaried relationships, using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches., • Keyworking young people and co-producing support plans that reflect their voice, strengths, goals and aspirations., • Helping young people develop practical living skills, positive routines and connections to education, training, employment and health services., • Keeping safeguarding central to your work: recognising concerns, taking timely and proportionate action, and reporting, recording and escalating risks in line with procedures., • Working safely and independently, following lone-working arrangements, responding calmly to incidents and seeking management or emergency assistance when needed., • Working alongside Youth Justice, social care, families and other professionals, where appropriate, to support coordinated placements, transitions and move-on., • Maintaining accurate support plans, risk assessments, records and handovers, and contributing to reflective practice and service improvement.What you'll bring You're someone who combines compassion with clear boundaries, and initiative with an understanding of when to ask for help. You can stay calm when circumstances change, prioritise competing demands and make thoughtful, defensible decisions without constant supervision. Above all, you see a young person's potential, not just the challenges they are facing. You'll bring an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, professional boundaries and the importance of young people having a meaningful say in their support. You'll be confident working independently and undertaking regular lone working safely, with strong communication, recording and partnership-working skills. Knowledge or experience of Youth Justice would be welcome. A relevant qualification and continued professional development are desirable, alongside a willingness to keep learning and developing your practice. Working Arrangements • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (ad hoc evening work)Our Offer In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including: • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days, • Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support), • Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option), • Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay, • Occupational sick pay, • Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support, • Paid volunteering days, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted private medical insurance, • Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career, • A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championedClosing date: 11 December 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications) About The Company Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people. If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do. Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role. As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. JBRP1_UKTJ

We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on Registered Service Manager to oversee our supported living services in Stourbridge, Dudley. You'll be responsible for three unique services, each supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress and complex care needs in the Dudley area. Every person we support has their own story, strengths and aspirations, and we're looking for a manager who is visible, approachable and actively engaged in daily life across the services. Lead With Presence. Make a Lasting Difference. At Creative Support, our culture is about seeing things with your own eyes, knowing service users as individuals, building trust with families, and anticipating issues before they arise. You'll lead by example, inspiring your team with a proactive, professional and person-centred approach. This is an exciting time to join Creative Support Dudley. Across our services, we're driving forward a range of community initiatives designed to promote the very best in mental and physical wellbeing for the people we support. No two days are ever the same, one day you might be dealing with a complex practice challenge, and the next you could be helping to organise a trip to the seaside. We guarantee that your role will be both fulfilling and rewarding. Shaping the experiences of the people we support and empowering your team, will leave you with a genuine sense of pride and job satisfaction. Our Mission Creative Support promotes independence, inclusion, and wellbeing. We do this by working with the people we support, their families and others to meet individual needs and aspirations in a person-centred way. We provide high quality homes and support, enabling people to say: • I live my best life in a place I call home, • I feel listened to, respected and valued, • I enjoy choices and rights and have control over my life, • I am supported to feel safe, • I am doing the things that matter to me, • I enjoy relationships with others, • I am connected to my community, • I am supported with my wellbeing, • I feel able to reach my full potential Vacancy Reference Number: 95203 . Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas. At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression. JBRP1_UKTJ

Location/s: Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle; UK Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. Mott MacDonald's Advisory and Programme Delivery(APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. We deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients' key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management. Owning to the continued expansion within our built environment sector, we have an exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join our growing and diverse Buildings team to be based in one of our regional offices. Driving Social Outcomes is at the heart of every project we work on, and we specialise in working collaboratively with project stakeholders to maximise the potential for environmental, social and economic benefits to positively improve the communities in which we live, work and play. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting Project Delivery through the RIBA Stages acting as the integrator of multidiscipline teams, working on a variety of projects across a diverse client base including Central Government, Local Authority, and the Private Sector. Some of our current clients include Ministry of Justice, Home Office, Homes England, MHCLG and TFL Places for London. Project Management Services to include: • Advising the client to help them define the strategic brief, including goals and objectives of the project, • Support the client to establish and procure the project team, • Define the project success factors including time, cost, quality, environmental, and social outcomes, • Define and agree project governance structure aligned to client and legislative requirements, • Produce a detailed project execution plan that outlines how the project will be managed, • Establish reporting requirements and production of progress reports, • Leading and acting as an integrator of multidiscipline services at all stages of the project life cycle, • Establish and manage the change control process, • Monitoring and advising upon project performance against success indicators, • Implement performance management techniques, including the use of KPIs to improve project performance, • Establish a communication strategy and information management plan and implement this across the project managing the interface between all parties and the client In addition to supporting Project Management services for our clients you will be responsible for managing our commissions internally and work with our Account Leaders to position and win new work • Manage our commissions in accordance with our BMS process, • Oversee resourcing and commercial performance of our commissions managing risk and maximising opportunities, • Capturing project capability and add value evidence through Project Case studies and Client feedback, • Supporting account leaders to develop new opportunities for our business including cross-selling our solutions to help our clients overcome challenges, • Management of bids through our WIN process, • Driving innovation to support efficiency and quality of service delivery Essential: • Demonstrate alignment with our Mott MacDonald PRIDE values, • Demonstratable relevant project management experience in the Buildings Sector, • Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract project management and contract management methodologies, • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team, • Working towards or be a MAPM / MRICS / MCIOB or equivalent Chartered Professional Desirable: • Relationship building skills – ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders as well as an ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts, • NEC Contract Management Experience, • Willingness to mentor and coach junior members of the team to support career progression and chartership, • Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills, • Soft skills including self-motivation; taking initiative; leadership, adaptability and flexibility; effective listening, collaboration; influence and persuasion, insightfulness, • Drive to innovate and implement best practices Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Financial wellbeing • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%., • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary., • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury., • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing., • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership • Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success., • Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses., • As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution., • Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future., • For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. Health and wellbeing • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues., • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments., • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues., • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family., • Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Lifestyle • A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme., • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service., • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave., • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay., • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development • Primary annual professional institution subscription., • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes • Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities., • Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. 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Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 17 November 2026 We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Community Practitioner, for 22.5 hours per week (0.6 of a whole time equivalent), to join our dynamic Children's Neurodevelopmental assessment Pathway in Newcastle and Gateshead CYPS. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in co-ordinating high-quality autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people across Northumberland. You will be central to the coordination and delivery of neurodevelopmental assessments, working closely with families, schools, and multi-agency partners to ensure timely, child-centred, and evidence-based care. • A registered health or social care professional (e.g. mental health or learning disability nurse, OT, Social Worker, SLT, or equivalent), • Experienced in working with children, young people, and families, • Confident in assessing developmental, behavioural, or emotional need, • Skilled in multi-agency working and collaborative practice, • Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy caseloado Compassionate, child-focused, and committed to improving outcomes Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments is desirable, but we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a passion for this area. Training and supervision will be provided. • Coordinating and contributing to autism and ADHD assessments, • Completed developmental histories, structured observations, and clinical interview, • Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, medics and nursingo, • Supporting families to understand the assessment process and next steps, • Providing clear, compassionate communication with parents, carers, and professional, • Participating in MDT discussions and formulation meeting, • Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Newcastle and Gateshead Children and Young People's Service is a well-established, multi-disciplinary community team providing high-quality support to children, young people, and families across the county. Our service operates from bases in Newcastle (Benton House) and Gateshead (Bensham Hospital) where working between both bases will be essential.You will be joining a friendly, supportive team that includes professionals from nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, medicine and social care. We work collaboratively, drawing on a wide range of expertise to deliver holistic, child-centred care. Regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities for joint working are embedded in our culture, and we actively encourage professional development and reflective practice. Our service values innovation, compassion, and teamwork. We are committed to improving outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental needs and their families, and we welcome practitioners who share our enthusiasm for highquality, inclusive, and evidenceinformed practice. Please find attached job description for full details. • Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist, • Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation., • Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post., • Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post., • Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection., • Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions, • Experience of working within a community team., • Non-Medical Prescribing, • 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need., • Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives., • Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours., • Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs., • Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills., • Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance)., • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills., • Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others)., • Ability to adapt within a changing environment., • Ability to work under pressure. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust £39,959 to £48,117 a yearpro rata per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you a UK Registered Nurse (RMN or RNLD) wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want? Whether you're a Nurse looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you're a UK Registered Nurse you can join our nurse staff bank and, after completing a paid three-week induction, you'll have access to available nursing shifts at Bere Clinic, plus the option to work bank shifts regionally at our Middlewood Clinic service in Midhurst. There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps you'll have the nursing shifts at Bere Clinic or Middlewood Clinic secured that you want. Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Nurse with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave, plus have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, and more. What you will be doing: As a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) you will provide high-quality evidence-based care to young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders, while supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork. With Elysium, you'll get to experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you're rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling nursing role. The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a nurse on our bank you'll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose which shifts you want to work each week. Things that you will have: • A relevant nursing qualification, • NMC registration, • Previous experience in a similar setting, • Strong team-working skills, • A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach, • A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate, • A good sense of humour Where you will be working: Location: Bere Clinic , Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8QT 12 bed CAMHS service to support young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders. With an onsite school providing educational services while the young people are in our care and full multidisciplinary team, it's a great opportunity to be part of something new and help shape its future. OR Location: Little Ashfield, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JP Middlewood Clinic provide care and treatment for men and women who have an eating disorder including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and atypical eating disorders. Our approach will be to restore a healthy body weight and address psychological problems during treatment. The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Middlewood Clinic will be made up of the Registered Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Psychologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker. The hospital will have 12 comfortable ensuite bedrooms and a variety of communal and recreational spaces including lounge areas, a light and airy dining room, activities room, visitors room, therapy rooms, therapy kitchen area and a lovely cottage style garden. What you will get: • Hourly rate of £20.17 (Inclusive of a 12.07% holiday uplift), • Weekly pay!, • Two-week paid induction, • App access to book shifts easily and quickly, • Free meals, • Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability., • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. JBRP1_UKTJ

Approach Social Work Make your work something you're proud of. Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps people from all professional backgrounds become children's social workers. You'll gain the training, hands-on experience and support to build the skills needed to help children and families thrive. You don't need any prior social work knowledge or experience to join us. We're looking for people who are motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children at risk of harm and ready to commit to three years of learning, working and growing. Why Approach Social Work? Fully funded master's degree in children's social work; you won't pay a penny in tuition fees. Work directly with children and families while you train, putting your learning into practice straight away. £18,000–£20,000 tax-free bursary in year one to help with living and travel costs while you train. Guaranteed newly qualified social worker role in a local authority when you successfully complete year one. Earn £30,000–£39,000 in year two, with salaries up to £44,000 in year three. Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering ongoing support, networking and professional development. The role of a children's social worker You'll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. No two days are the same. Your work might involve visiting a child at home or school, working with teachers or health professionals, or supporting a parent through difficult circumstances. You'll draw on evidence, weigh up risks, influence decisions and advocate for children, all while showing empathy, resilience and self-awareness. There's never been a more exciting time to join the profession. The government is leading nationwide reforms in children's social work, which aim to strengthen support for families, increase collaboration between services and improve outcomes for children. As a newly qualified social worker, you'll not only be supporting children and families, you'll also help shape the future of social work practice. How the programme works Approach Social Work is an intensive three-year programme that combines academic study with hands-on practice. From the start, you'll be helping children and families to make a lasting, positive difference in their lives. Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma in social work Learn within a local authority social work team, supported by experienced social workers, a tutor and a practice educator Work directly with children and families while you train, putting your learning into practice straight away Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Years two and three: Move into a guaranteed paid role as a newly qualified children's social worker Continue to receive training and support Complete your master's degree while you work Earn £30,000–£39,000 in year two, with salaries up to £44,000 in year three After the programme: Continue your development through the Frontline Fellowship *Salary information is based on self-reported earnings from participants in 2024 and 2025. Who we're looking for Whether you have recently graduated or are looking for a change after years in your profession, we welcome applicants from any career background. No social work experience is needed. We're looking for people with empathy, resilience, self-awareness and strong judgement, who are motivated to make a difference. Many candidates find it useful to have experience from a people-focused role, including education, healthcare, care, youth work, customer service, retail, hospitality, the charity sector and emergency services. We also see many applications from youth workers, support workers, family support workers, teachers, learning support assistants, teaching assistants, counsellors, care workers, key workers, charity workers and social work assistants. However, we have welcomed participants onto the programme from as varied backgrounds as Irish dancing, the military and magic circle law firms. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages and ethnicities, especially groups who are underrepresented in children's social work, such as men. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or?approved equivalent?qualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2030) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker Places are available in selected locations and applications will close as locations reach capacity. If you're eligible, apply early to avoid missing out. Funded by UK Government. Delivered by Frontline. Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Description\ N Job Description\n Job Title: Relief Support Worker\ N Location: Grove House, Kelso\ N Salary*: £14.37 - £15.10 per hour / £27,739.05 - £29,147.42 pro rata per annum\ N Hours: Casual/Relief\ N Contract: Casual/Relief\ N Qualifications: SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential. You can earn whilst you learn!\ N Training: All training is provided.\ N Requirements: PVG Adults – we will do this for you! SSSC registered.\ N \n 'Independence. Choice. Rights. Dignity. Privacy.’\ N We focus on these five principles to provide excellent care through a well-structured, meaningful and person-centred approach.\ N We are looking for people who share our core values and can apply these to the work that they do.\ N \n The Role\ N Providing person-centredpractical and emotional support to empower the people we care for, as outlined in individual support plans.\ N Promote the health and well-being of the people we support and ensure their needs are met in an inclusive way.\ N Support, enable and involve service users in all aspects of their lives, including personal care, eating, drinking, and mobility if necessary.\ N Be responsible for the safe administration of Service Users’ medication, following relevant training.\ N \n Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council:\ N Living Wage Employer\n Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SBC Benefits\ N Access to Local Government Pension Scheme\ N Paid training\n Paid PVG and free SSSC registration\ N \n Take the first step towards your career with Scottish Borders Council by applying today!\ N *Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.\ N Informal Enquiries \n Informal enquiries can be made to the Adult Social Care Recruitment Team by emailing sbcaresrecruitment@scotborders.gov.uk\ N Scottish Borders Councilis committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.\ N Scottish Borders Councilis committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.\ N \n EmployabilitySupport –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk. You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.Scotborders.Gov.Uk/help-finding-job/support-employment\ N

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Walkergate Park Town Newcastle upon Tyne Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59 Hello! We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us. Opportunities for you Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area. We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks. • Cultural diversity staff network, • Disabled staff network, • LGBT+ staff network We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include: • Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network, • Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community, • Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that? Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay We welcome rehabilitation medicine specialists/consultants to join our team for an 8 PA post. The successful applicant will be based at Walkergate Park (WGP) which isdesignated as a Level 1 Rehabilitation centre by NHS England, and work across at the Major Trauma Rehabilitation Unit in Newcastle as well. They will join an established team of 7 Rehabilitation Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist and 1 Specialty Doctor This is an 8 Programmed Activities per week as per consultant contract for England, that has come up following recent partial retirement and reduction of clinical sessions.This post will include on-call and outpatient work. Candidates with a special interest are welcome to apply, and this can be negotiated alongside candidate capability and service needs. The role has a focus on • trauma rehabilitation- based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle; managing trauma ward rounds and review of cases related to neuro/trauma rehabilitation. This role is through a service level agreement between our trust and the regional major trauma centre (the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle), • general rehabilitation- 1 outpatient clinic a week, • toxin delivery work- approximately 2 clinics a week including occasional outreach (generally once a month) Clinics are planned with 3 hours of patient contact/clinical work and 1 hour of admin, with 5-8 patients booked depending on the role/responsibility and nature of patient complexity; though this can change to accommodate needs for the candidate and service. Toxin clinics include managing spasticity and dystonia patients, including medical review and botulinum toxin therapy. Why us? • Up to £8k relocation package, • 30 days study leave (every 3 years), • Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan, • Remote working available as suits service needs, • Dedicated and protected SPA time, • Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being, • Teaching and research opportunities available, • Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching, • Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England’s finest areas of natural beauty. It is envisaged that the post holder will work 8 programmed activities over 4 days. Work across the major trauma rehabilitation unit and outpatient neurorehabilitation clinics will form the main clinical activity. There will be outreach visits/clinics as part of the role, though this is limited to once a month. Travel time/expenses will be covered as per trust policy. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the line manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 6 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2 to supporting professional activities, ensuring activities that develop the service are incorporated. Out of hours off-site on-call duties for Walkergate Park wards 3 and 4 as second on call, to either FY2, rehabilitation or psychiatry trainees. This currently operates in a 1 in 7 rota; Band A- 5% supplement. The intensity is deemed quite low, with no unpredictable or predictable PAs consistently showing, but provision of TOIL or alternative arrangement would be considered if needed. • MBBS (or equivalent), • Included on GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT, • MRCP or equivalent (MRCGP or MRCS), • As part of their training, at least 12 months SpR/ST training in neurorehabilitation or ability to demonstrate the relevant competencies through application., • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant rehabilitation medicine field- e.g MD or PhD, • Has undergone training in educational supervision, • Has undergone training in appraisal, • Up to date knowledge in the field of Rehabilitation Medicine, • Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision and legislation, • An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies, • Experience of multidisciplinary team working, • Wide clinical experience in general rehabilitation in different clinical settings, • Experience of Clinical Audit, • Experience of spasticity and dystonia management is essential for this role. Candidate should be able to manage clinics independently and supervise trainees/AHPs, • Experience of working with MDTs in managing a wide variety of complex neuro-disability cases and patients is essential, • Experience of trauma rehabilitation and managing trauma prescriptions, working with trauma MDT and trauma rehabilitation clinics would be essential for this role, • Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies, • Experience in service management or development, • Skills with ultrasound guided injections, • Skills with botulinum toxin injections for hypersalivation in chronic neurological patients, • High level of clinical skills especially with toxin delivery, • Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, • Proven competence in diagnosis and management of rehabilitation medicine patients, particularly neuro-disability management- e.g. MS, cerebral palsy, GBS etc, • Excellent teaching skills., • Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner, • Established record of clinical leadership, • Established ability as a clinical teacher, • Able to sustain self and support others, • Trustworthiness, • Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post, • Maturity, openness and flexibility Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Experienced Children's Social Worker – Child Protection & CWD Location: Huyton, Merseyside (Hybrid: 3 Days Office/Visits, 2 Days Remote) Pay Rate: £32.00 – £39.00 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35) | £23.75 per hour PAYE Contract: 12-Week Rolling Contract (Full-Time, 36 hours/week) About the Role We are seeking three Experienced Children's Social Workers to join a dedicated, supportive statutory Child Protection and Children with Disabilities service based at Nutgrove Villa in Huyton. Working under the supervision of the Team Manager and Service Manager, you will manage a varied, complex statutory caseload, ensuring the safeguarding and welfare needs of children, young people, and carers across the borough are assessed and supported in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities Carry out robust, child-centred statutory assessments in line with the Framework for Assessment and Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance. Manage complex Child Protection (CP) and Children with Disabilities (CWD) caseloads, leading Section 47 investigations and child-centred interventions. Formulate and implement outcome-focused Care and Protection Plans, ensuring the voice, views, and wishes of the child actively shape decision-making. Prepare high-quality court statements, care plans, and statutory reports for Child Protection Conferences, LAC Reviews, and Family Court hearings. Support the development of Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). Practice strictly within the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS), maintaining accurate case notes on departmental IT systems. Candidate Requirements Recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, BA, or Master's in Social Work). Active, unrestricted registration with Social Work England (SWE). Minimum 2+ years post-qualified statutory children's social care experience (Child Protection / Section 47 / CWD / Court Work). Experience mentoring or assessing NQSWs through their ASYE is advantageous. Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for statutory community visits. Current Enhanced Child Barred List DBS (ideally registered on the annual Update Service). Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist public sector recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or Baseline Personnel Security Standard check, in line with the requirements of the employing authority. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because public services matter. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. JBRP1_UKTJ

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