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Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) – Full-Time – Blackburn & Darwen Location: Blackburn & Darwen Contract: Full-Time Start Date: ASAP / February 2026 Setting: School-based (Primary, Secondary, and SEN) About the Role We are looking for a compassionate, skilled Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to support pupils across Blackburn and Darwen. This full-time role is based within school settings, working with children who experience emotional, behavioural, social, or wellbeing-related challenges. You will help pupils develop resilience, emotional regulation, confidence, and positive relationships through structured, evidence-backed ELSA interventions. Key Responsibilities Deliver 1:1 and group sessions supporting emotional literacy Help pupils manage anxiety, low confidence, bereavement, anger, friendships, and emotional regulation Work under the supervision of Educational Psychologists (core to ELSA practice) Build trusting, supportive relationships with pupils Work closely with classroom staff, SEND teams, and families Track progress and contribute to wider wellbeing strategies in school Requirements (Must-Have) Experience working with children or young people Warm, patient, and emotionally supportive nature Willingness to work full-time in a school environment ELSA training (or willingness to complete accredited training) Good understanding of safeguarding and child wellbeing What We Offer Full-time roles in inclusive, supportive schools Competitive pay Access to ELSA training opportunities Excellent pastoral and consultant support How to Apply To apply, email your CV to: (url removed) Please include: Your full CV A short summary of your experience supporting children emotionally or behaviourally ⚠️ Important: If you do not meet the essential requirements or are unwilling to work in a classroom/school setting, your application will not be considered. I will review your application and get in touch if your profile matches the role. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role You will be responsible for landscaping tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming hedges, and maintaining soft landscaping areas. This includes planting trees, flowers, and shrubs, clearing snow from pedestrian areas, and ensuring walkways and car parks are properly maintained. You'll conduct weekly checks on groundskeeping equipment, perform litter picks, and address issues like dog fouling and sharps. You'll apply herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides when needed and occasionally carry out hard landscaping tasks. You will also participate in estate improvement works, prioritise areas, and assist with compliance checks to keep the estate safe and clean. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas. Essential Criteria Needle and Sharp awareness Hold a valid driving license (must be manual) ideally with ability to tow More about you You must have a current manual driving licence, ideally with the ability to tow. You'll need a PA1 and PA6 NPTC Spraying Licence and be aware of needle and sharp safety. A good working knowledge of estate management issues and strong communication skills are essential. Experience in similar services is preferred, as well as IT literacy to use smartphones/tablets and messaging/file-sharing tools. You should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and complete tasks to quality standards. You'll work as part of a team, communicating effectively with colleagues, maintaining positive relationships with customers, and respecting both colleagues and estates. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly Company Van with fuel card Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided PPE and Full uniform provided Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Excellent holiday package up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave Overtime as and when required Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% Training and development Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. What`s next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls. Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities. TPBN1_UKTJ

Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is looking for female healthcare assistants to join our growing team supporting individuals within their own homes and care settings. Experience of working in care is preferred, but not essential but y ou will require access to your own vehicle if completing day shifts - mileage is paid. Having secured a significant amount of new work opportunities, we need compassionate, committed, caring staff to join our team and support our service users across the region. We provide all new members with our mandatory training programme, and further client-specific training where necessary. We offer our members a variety of work patterns with service users on care routes throughout Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Colne, Darwen, Nelson, and surrounding areas. The Role: Tasks may include: Personal care tasks; including washing and toileting Administering medication Encouraging diet and fluid intake Promoting independence Completing documentation to a high standard Using Prestige's call monitoring service About us: Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is a family-run business, providing a wide range of healthcare solutions to individuals within their own homes and care settings. We pride ourselves on a reputation for providing excellent care services and being one of the best care and support agencies in East Lancashire. We strive to provide a high standard of care to all of our service users. Feedback on our services from staff and service users includes: 'I wish I had joined Prestige years ago. One hundred percent a pleasure to work for.' 'The staff I worked with worked well as a team and management were very helpful.' 'The best agency I have worked for by far. They keep me updated, there is good communication and they give me more than enough work.' 'I don't know how we would have coped without Prestige's support, members of the care team have felt like family at times.' 'I cannot fault the attention to care that my mother received throughout the pandemic. Despite challenging circumstances, the carers and branch team at Prestige Nursing East Lancs have done everything possible to keep our family safe, supported and happy. We cannot praise them enough.' 'As a previous employee of prestige, I can safely say, anyone looking for work who is willing to put the effort in, genuinely cares, and is willing to work hard, will have opportunity to grow both in their career and in their annual income! You will get what you give with this company, and they will do their best to accommodate your wishes. I absolutely recommend it to anyone experienced in the health and social care sector.' Our family truly cares about the well-being of all staff and service users and strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders. Why work for Prestige? Access to Prestige's extensive free training programs. Access to external training providers in NVQ 2,3,5 in Health and Social Care. Ongoing in-house training to extend your knowledge of working practice. Weekly pay into your bank, along with accrued holiday pay. Flexible working hours. Free uniform. 'By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing Ltd is collecting, processing and using your personal data for managing your application and establishing an applicant database. For more information, please visit our Applicant Policy' WE CAN FAST TRACK YOU APPLICATION IF YOUR DBS IS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE *pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07% TPBN1_UKTJ

We are Places for People Group,we'rea social enterprise that believesit'speople that make a community.That'swhy we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler. Wearen'tyour typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People,you'remore than just a number -you'repart of our cause. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role As one of our Transaction Co-Ordinators, you will have a key role in delivering programmes of individual asset transactions on behalf of the Group. You willclosely workwith the Void Transactions Team on projects whererequired.? You willbe responsible forproviding high quality asset performance and data collation and analysis through reporting and sharing performance with key stakeholders including producingaccuratereports for on a regular and ad hoc basis when required by the business and external parties.? In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and understanding of sale contracts, transfers and leases and their legal and financial implications for property transactions.? For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. More about you For this role, you will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of the residential sales process, and the working practices connected. You will be a strong and decisive decision maker with the ability to manage multiple tasks and a varied workload methodically, under pressure and under own initiative with a proventrack recordfor delivering targets.? It is essential you have excellent computer literacy and working knowledge of a range of computer programs and Microsoft systems including internal systems such as Business World and SharePoint. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.? We know thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:? Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly? Pension with matched contributions up to 7%? Excellent holiday package up to 35 days annual leave with theoptionto buy or sell leave? Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year? A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%? Training and development? Extraperksincluding huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more? What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities TPBN1_UKTJ

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - EYFS – Primary School.ASAP About the Role We are seeking a.The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing across the school day.Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive

This post is particularly suitable for: Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) seeking high-quality frontline experience Social Workers with under 3 years’ post-qualified permanent experience, including those who may not meet current DfE guidelines for locum children’s social work roles

We are looking for a caring and creative KS1 Teacher to inspire young learners and support them during this crucial stage of development.Deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.Support early literacy, numeracy and phonics development.Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning en

Locum Children's Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support Are you an experienced and passionate Children’s Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services, recently rated ‘Good’ in their full ILACS Ofsted inspection, are se

Autism Teaching Assistant (ASC TA / SEN Teaching Assistant).ASAPRole Purpose To support pupils with.Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).Assist the class teacher in delivering.Implement strategies outlined in.EHCPs, IEPs, and behaviour support plans.Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behavi

We are seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead and oversee a supported living service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for all clients. Ensure staff provide a first-class service, following organisational policies, processes, and quality systems. Ensure day-to-day delivery of a saf

Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Primary School.ASAPAbout the Role A primary school is seeking an.Unqualified Teaching Assistant.This role is ideal for someone with.No formal TA qualification is required.Assist with behaviour, engagement, and emotional support.Support learning activities under tea

Social Worker – Children’s Social Work Teams. When you join Medway, you’ll be part of a service that invests in you. If you’re ready to take the next step in your social work career and want to make a real impact for children and families in Medway, we’d love to hear from you.

SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant.

JOB-20240905-7a6f785bJob Title: Social Service Occupational Therapist Major Adaptations TeamLocation: Hammersmith, UKSalary: £38. Contract: Ongoing, Full TimeWe are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Social Service Occupational Therapist to join our Major Adaptations Team in Hammersmit

Supply Teacher – EYFS, KS1 & KS2 (Day-to-Day Cover).ASAPAbout the Role We are looking for a.The successful candidate will work across year groups to deliver lessons, maintain classroom routines, and ensure continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher.Deliver lessons according to

Advise social workers, managers, and elected members on legal risk and best practice About you as an Adult Social Care Solicitor: - Good Support within the team and have active supervision - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Has worked in the Adult Social Care legal team for the

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring all pupils make strong academic and personal progress.Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.Create a positive,

A vibrant hospitality venue in Greater London is seeking a hands-on Supervisor to lead service on the floor and behind the bar. This role combines shift leadership with managing social media content for three brands, ensuring engaging and authentic interactions.

Teaching Assistant – KS2 .ASAPAbout the Role We are seeking a.Teaching Assistant to support KS2 pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.Due to the specific needs of the pupils, the school would.This role is ideal for someone confident in supporting behaviour, building positive relationshi

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Service Accountant focused on Social Care services in a UK local authority. Ideal for those committed to public service and financial excellence.

The Level 2 Teaching Assistant will support teaching and learning and help pupils access the curriculum.Support pupils in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.Promote positive behaviour and inclusion.Support learning across the curriculum.Le

To ensure high standards of service delivery in all areas of work related to the work of the Children & Young People with Disabilities Service. To ensure safe, timely and appropriate transfer of cases across Early Help, Children’s Social Care and Adults Social Care. Worked in a Senior Management r

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring all pupils make strong academic and personal progress.Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.Create a positive,

At MSC, we also work closely with other social service agencies and government organisations to refer our clients for services that are most applicable and beneficial for them. Your primary role as a social service executive is to provide vital support to individuals in understanding their maintenan

Job Description KS1 Class TeacherRole OverviewWe are looking for a caring and creative KS1 Teacher to inspire young learners and support them during this crucial stage of development.Key Responsibilities - Deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum - Support early literacy, nume

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a Gas Service and Breakdown Engineer in Derby, United Kingdom. Essential qualifications include extensive experience in the social housing sector and relevant gas ACS qualifications.

Job Description Teaching Assistant – Level 2Role OverviewThe Level 2 Teaching Assistant will support teaching and learning and help pupils access the curriculum.Key Responsibilities - Support pupils in small groups or on a 1:1 basis - Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activit

Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to quality service. A leading compliance and energy services provider in Greater London seeks a Gas Engineer.

A local council service is looking for a Deputy Service Manager in Greater London. This full-time office-based role involves supporting the management of a homelessness service and ensuring high-quality casework.

Provide specialist legal advice and representation on complex adult social care cases. Champion service transformation, digital innovation and income generation opportunities. Legal Services and Law Practice.

A leading property services provider in the UK seeks a Gas Engineer to perform service and maintenance works in social housing across Rotherham.

A UK government department is seeking a Digital Content Producer to enhance their internal and external communications.The successful candidate will create high-quality multimedia content, including video and photography for various platforms.With a focus on storytelling and brand alignment, you'll

A leading legal charity in the UK is seeking a visionary Legal Director to lead and shape its legal services. This pivotal role involves managing a multidisciplinary team, ensuring access to justice, and promoting social change through strategic litigation. Candidates should have significant legal e

A national charity supporting service families is seeking a Head of Strategic Partnerships in London to develop and deliver a partnership strategy focused on Social Value. The role involves securing multi-year partnerships with defense and aerospace sectors, generating significant funding for vital

A Public Sector client based in the South East is seeking a Retrofit Project Manager to oversee the delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency projects.This full-time, permanent position requires experience in a local authority or housing association environment and involves ensuring compliance with

A leading cultural institution in Greater London is seeking a Digital Communications Officer to create engaging content across digital platforms.The ideal candidate will have expertise in short-form video and photography, alongside strong copywriting skills.Responsibilities include supporting campai

Service Care Solutions is recruiting for an. The role offers a competitive rate and the opportunity to gain experience in the Adult Social Care sector. This range is provided by Service Care Solutions.

A women's organization in Singapore is seeking a Social Service Executive to support financially vulnerable individuals in understanding their maintenance rights. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least two years of experience in social services.

Service Lead Social Work Academy JOb Description and Person Specification profile. We are seeking an experienced and valuesdriven Service Lead for the Social Work Academy to play a pivotal role in shaping practice, driving improvement and developing our workforce. You will be supported by the Head o

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced interim Head of Service Adult Social Care. Candidates should have extensive experience in adult social care, ideally with a Learning Disability specialism, and possess proven leadership skills.

Working on behalf of Haringey Council, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Service Manager to support the day-to-day management of Mulberry Junction, a single homeless hub delivering a co-produced, psychologically informed and trauma-informed service. Support the smooth day-to-day run

A local authority in Waltham Forest seeks a Senior Adult Social Care Broker to coordinate and broker care services. This pivotal role requires expertise in adult social care systems and strong negotiation skills to ensure efficient and cost-effective care for residents.

Successful candidates will hold essential gas qualifications and have extensive experience in the social housing sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, fault finding, and repairing gas appliances within domestic social housing properties in the Luton area.

Our client is looking for an experienced interim Head of Service or Service Manager to provide leadership to the Learning Disability team at a Midlands based Local Authority. Head of Service Adult Social Care. Providing day-to-day leadership and direction for the Learning Disability service.

Social Work Team Manager – Youth Justice and Targeted Prevention Service. Degree in social work or equivalent, with current Social Work England registration. Locum Social Work Team Manager Opportunity within Youth Justice and Targeted Prevention Service in Redbridge UK Salary To Be Confirmed Hourl

You'll be a visible and physical presence during mealtimes, coffee mornings, bar afternoons, and social events - These are essential occasions for guests to speak with you, ask questions, or raise any issues. Previous experience in customer service within the hotel and hospitality industry is cruc

Social Care Worker, St Brendans.