Social work practice educator jobs in United Kingdom

Specialist (Clinical) Trainer Full Time Salary: £36,000 per annum Car Allowance Mileage Expenses Annual KPI Bonus up to 10% of salary Full Time Extensive Travel Required About us At Milewood, we are dedicated to delivering the kind of support we would want both for ourselves and our loved ones. As an established provider of forward thinking living services for adults with disabilities in England, we have over 45 homes throughout the UK, Many are traditional buildings and they are all located in suburban areas, close to community services. Our approach focuses on seeing care from the residents perspective, enabling them to access the choices and rights they deserve and promoting independence within an inclusive community. The Role The Specialist (Clinical) Trainer will work across Milewood services, delivering specialist and clinically focused learning, competency assessments and targeted development in response to operational and service needs. Extensive travel across Milewoods geographical regions is an essential part of this role and may occasionally require overnight stays. Essential Requirements Relevant professional, clinical or specialist experience within adult social care, health or a related sector. Strong experience of delivering training, coaching or developing others. Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and/or complex support needs. Ability to deliver specialist and clinical subjects confidently and translate technical information into practical learning. Experience completing competency-based assessments. Ability and willingness to physically teach, demonstrate and assess Restrictive Physical Intervention (RPI) skills as part of practical training delivery. Ability to safely participate in the physical elements of RPI training, including demonstrations, practice and competency assessment. Strong understanding of person-centred practice, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act principles and positive risk management. Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Strong organisational and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently across multiple services and priorities. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Willingness and ability to undertake extensive travel as a core requirement of the role. Desirable Requirements Ideally hold a registered nurse qualification, with a current and active NMC pin Recognised teaching or training qualification. Assessor or workplace competency qualification. Experience working as a clinical trainer, specialist trainer, practice educator or L&D professional. Previous experience delivering PBS/RPI or other accredited physical intervention training. Experience delivering medication, epilepsy, buccal midazolam, self-harm, ligature or other specialist social care training. Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training facilitator experience. Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed practice. Experience working across a large multi-site organisation. Experience supporting post-incident learning and service improvement. This role will be subject to a Enhanced against the barred list DBS check. Benefits - Competitive Annual Leave increases with length of service up to an extra week - Flexible working with shifts that suit most people allowing for a great work/life balance - Opportunity to work overtime at an enhanced rate when required - Lifestyle savings From supermarkets and high street shopping, to utility bills and retailers in your local community - Pension Scheme auto-enrolment in a pension scheme - Employee Assistance Programme -accessible 24/7 for your needs - 24/7 Access to a GP and face to face counselling - Access to a discounted Health Cash Plan - Mental Health Support through Able Futures - Other comprehensive wellbeing support such as self-help books and wellbeing tools - Employee Referral Scheme - Extensive induction and training programme, including support to complete the Care Certificate - Clear progression support through funded qualifications and apprenticeships - Partnership with NEFirst credit union to support with financial wellbeing - Paid DBS - Plus many other things and more to come Closing date Friday 18th September, applications will be shortlisted after closing date. 1st Interviews to be held on 24th September and final interviews 6th October. WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE Apply Today If you're looking for a rewarding career where every day is different and you can make a real impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Early Years Educator - Room Lead £15.10 per hour Location - Tonbridge 40 hours per week We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Early Years Educator to join our nursery team as a Room Lead. The successful candidate will provide strong day-to-day leadership within their allocated room, supporting and mentoring colleagues while working closely with the Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and Early Years Management Team. You will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding and child development, together with the ability to lead a team effectively and ensure consistently high standards of care, learning and practice. Responsibilities Room Leadership • Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager with the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery by effectively leading, supporting and developing staff within your allocated room., • Act as a positive role model and mentor for colleagues, promoting high standards of professional practice., • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and welfare procedures are consistently followed., • Lead effective room organisation and maintain a positive, stimulating and inclusive environment for children., • Prepare staff and the room to a high standard for open mornings, tours, settling-in sessions and other nursery events. Planning, Teaching and Learning • Lead room-based planning to provide a broad range of age-appropriate activities that reflect the EYFS curriculum and the individual needs, interests and stages of development of the children., • Plan activities that support children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development., • Incorporate relevant whole-setting themes, events and cross-curricular activities into room planning., • Work alongside the EYFS SENDCo, where appropriate, to plan and deliver targeted interventions and support for children with additional needs, including working with external agencies where required., • Monitor children's development and ensure appropriate next steps are identified and implemented., • Maintain high-quality developmental observations, linking these to Development Matters and the Characteristics of Effective Learning (COEL). Key Person Responsibilities • Take responsibility for an allocated group of key children, supporting their individual development, learning and wellbeing., • Ensure all children in your care are safe, happy, settled and fully included in nursery life., • Act as a buddy key person when required, ensuring continuity and consistency of care., • Be attentive to individual children's dietary, medical and care needs, particularly during mealtimes, and ensure relevant information is kept up to date., • Communicate any significant incidents, concerns or relevant information promptly and appropriately to the Early Years Management Team. Records, Assessment and Communication • Ensure all day-to-day records and documentation are completed accurately and within required timescales., • Maintain regular developmental observations and progress records using the nursery's online learning and communication platform., • Ensure observations are appropriately linked to Development Matters and the Characteristics of Effective Learning., • Provide clear and appropriate next steps following observations where required., • Support colleagues in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records., • Proofread children's reports and progress information, supporting colleagues to ensure documentation is accurate, professional and completed by the required deadlines., • Communicate effectively with families and other professionals, both verbally and in writing. Experience and Qualifications Essential • Early Years NVQ Level 3 or above, or an equivalent recognised qualification., • GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent., • At least two years' experience working in a nursery or early years setting., • Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development., • A sound understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare., • Demonstrable experience of working effectively as part of a team. Desirable • Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene qualification., • Paediatric First Aid Certificate., • Experience of supporting children with SEND and working alongside external agencies., • Experience of using an online early years assessment and communication platform. Training can be provided where required. We are looking for someone who: • Has a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development., • Is enthusiastic, energetic and committed to providing high-quality early years education and care., • Can confidently lead, motivate and support colleagues., • Has strong organisational and time-management skills., • Can monitor, assess, record and communicate children's progress effectively., • Understands the importance of safeguarding and consistently prioritises children's safety and wellbeing., • Builds positive and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues., • Is committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. Benefits Free Lunches 25 days holiday (15 discretionary, 5 days at Easter and 5 days at Christmas) Well-Being events Pension Scheme (Aviva) Uniform Corporate Gym Membership at The Angel Centre JBRP1_UKTJ

Integrity Education Solutions are supporting an independent SEN provider with the appointment of an exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly credible safeguarding professional to join a growing specialist education organisation as Head of Safeguarding and Company Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) from January 2027. Based in South London with travel across other London sites. This is a senior strategic role with organisation-wide responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, providing expert guidance, professional challenge and leadership across a number of specialist education settings supporting vulnerable and neurodiverse children and young people. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, School DSLs, Social Workers, Assistant Heads and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safeguarding arrangements are consistently robust, compliant, effectively implemented and responsive to the complex needs of the pupils being supported. The role also carries significant responsibility for pupil attendance, family engagement, complaints oversight and the development of safeguarding practice across the organisation, making this a broad and influential leadership opportunity for an experienced social work and safeguarding professional. The Role The Head of Safeguarding will provide expert leadership across complex safeguarding matters, including cases involving vulnerable young people at risk of exploitation, high-risk behaviour, complex mental health needs, offending, substance misuse and significant physical, psychological or healthcare needs. The role will include supporting leaders with low-level concerns and allegations against staff, overseeing referrals to children's services, police and LADO teams, attending relevant multi-agency meetings and ensuring safeguarding records and reports are maintained to exemplary standards. The postholder will also use learning from national and local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, research and best practice to strengthen safeguarding strategy and practice across the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Head of Safeguarding will provide expert strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of safeguarding and child protection. As Company DSL, the postholder will ensure that the organisation fulfils its responsibilities under national and local safeguarding requirements, while providing supervision, advice and challenge to those responsible for safeguarding within individual schools and services. The successful candidate will also lead the organisation's approach to attendance and family engagement, including the implementation of the Families and Schools Working Together (FAST) programme, while overseeing the company's complaints process and ensuring that learning from safeguarding matters, complaints and incidents is identified and embedded across the organisation. Key Responsibilities • Act as the Company Designated Safeguarding Lead, providing expert safeguarding leadership, professional advice, supervision and challenge across the organisation., • Lead the auditing, quality assurance and continuous improvement of safeguarding and child protection practice, ensuring policies, procedures and standards remain compliant with statutory guidance., • Provide professional supervision to Social Workers, School DSLs and relevant senior leaders, supporting high-quality practice and professional standards., • Maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, children's services, police, LADO teams and other safeguarding partners, acting as a central point of contact for complex and high-risk cases., • Provide strategic oversight of pupil attendance and engagement, using data, auditing and intervention strategies to improve attendance and ensure robust systems are in place across all services., • Lead the implementation and quality assurance of the FAST programme, strengthening family partnership, pupil voice and engagement across schools and services., • Oversee the organisation's complaints process, ensuring investigations are timely and robust and that learning and themes are identified and translated into organisational improvement. About the Candidate • An appropriate degree-level professional qualification, or equivalent, in Social Work., • Current registration with Social Work England., • Qualified Practice Educator status., • Significant post-qualification experience within complex safeguarding and social work environments., • Experience supervising staff, including Qualified Social Workers in relation to Social Work England requirements., • Experience working within or leading multidisciplinary teams across education, health and social care., • Experience supporting neurodiverse children and young people, including those with ASC and/or SEMH., • Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, national policies and procedures., • Experience of reporting, auditing and quality assuring social work processes and outcomes., • Experience managing complex and emotionally challenging situations involving young people and families., • Excellent communication, listening, empathy, negotiation and problem-solving skills., • The ability to provide professional challenge while developing and supporting colleagues., • A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and the welfare of children and young people. Why Apply? • This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely influential safeguarding leadership position within a specialist education organisation supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people., • The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape safeguarding strategy at organisational level, develop the practice of safeguarding and social work professionals, strengthen multi-agency partnerships and directly influence the quality of support provided to pupils and their families., • The role offers significant scope to lead meaningful organisational improvement across safeguarding, attendance, family engagement, complaints and social work practice. Salary: £67,000 - £72,000 (Dependent on experience) If this role is of interest, please contact Kenny Fraser at Integrity Education Solutions. Integrity Education Solutions and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and full pre-employment checks. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community

Family Help Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Family Help Social Worker | Hillingdon | £39.04 per Hour Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for experienced Social Workers to join the Family Help Team within the London Borough of Hillingdon. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive and stable service that works with families requiring targeted intervention, safeguarding support and long-term planning. Hillingdon is seeking experienced practitioners with a strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding thresholds and child protection practice who are committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and families. The Family Help Team offers manageable caseloads, supportive management and excellent development opportunities. Social Workers typically work with around 10 families, allowing practitioners to undertake purposeful and relationship-based interventions. Why Join Hillingdon? Competitive pay rate of £39.04 per hour Long-term contract opportunities Supportive and experienced management team Average caseload of approximately 10 families Free on-site parking Access to Practice Educator Training Access to Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) Training Flexible hybrid working arrangements Well-established service with clear career development opportunities The Role: Manage a caseload of children and families requiring support and safeguarding intervention. Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection and Family Help work. Complete high-quality assessments and interventions to achieve positive outcomes. Work collaboratively with a dedicated Child Protection Lead to undertake new Section 47 enquiries. Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to robust planning for children and families. Build effective partnerships with schools, health professionals and other agencies. Ensure children's voices remain central to all assessments and planning. Duty Expectations: Duty responsibility undertaken one week in every four. During duty weeks, attendance in the office is required up to three days per week. During non-duty weeks, office attendance is typically once per week. Candidates should live within reasonable travelling distance of Hillingdon to support emergency and urgent duty requirements when necessary. Team Structure: The service benefits from a separate Court Team, which assumes responsibility for cases once care proceedings have been issued, enabling Family Help Social Workers to focus on delivering effective support and safeguarding interventions before court action becomes necessary. Requirements: Social Work England Registration. Right to Work in the UK. Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services. Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds, risk assessment and child protection practice. Experience undertaking Child in Need and Child Protection work within a local authority setting. Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment.Hillingdon Children's Services is keen to hear from experienced Social Workers who meet the Department for Education requirements and are passionate about delivering high-quality practice that improves the lives of children and families. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Our Nursery School in East London is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled Montessori teacher. As a UNICEF rights-respecting nursery committed to fostering personal, emotional and social growth, we’re seeking a professional who shares our vision to join our team. At our Nursery, we are proud to be a Rights Respecting Nursery School, embedding the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into every aspect of our practice. We nurture children’s understanding of their rights, ensuring they feel valued, heard, and empowered within a supportive and inclusive environment. About the Role As part of our outstanding nursery, you will: Plan and deliver engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and our sequenced Curriculum, fostering children’s holistic development. Actively integrate rights-respecting principles into everyday learning, encouraging respect and empathy among children. Work alongside a dedicated group of educators to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment. Participate in training opportunities and contribute to the continuous improvement of our practice. Why Join Our Nursery School? This role is more than a job; it’s a calling. You’ll be part of a growing organisation with ambitious goals and a compassionate mission. We offer a supportive environment where you can make a difference in children’s lives, helping us to nurture respectful and compassionate global citizens. The nursery is conveniently located just steps from Wanstead Station on the Central Line, with multiple bus routes stopping directly outside the nursery for easy access. Who are we Looking For? We are looking for a Level 3 and above Montessori Senior Educator with: Experience in implementing an Outstanding EYFS framework. A commitment to promoting the rights and voices of children. Montessori qualification (AMI, MCI, or equivalent). Experience working in a Montessori setting. Passionate about early years education and child-led learning. Creativity, empathy, and a passion for fostering curiosity and independence. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset. Bring energy, creativity, and a passion for nurturing young minds. What We Offer: • A competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000 per annum., • A collaborative and inspiring work environment., • A CPD and a culture fully committed to evidence-based teaching and learning development., • An opportunity to work alongside motivated and passionate colleagues in a positive, purposeful, and ambitious nursery setting., • Access to a leadership mentoring programme tailored for aspiring staff taking on leadership roles., • Holiday allowance of 33 days. We also pay you 3 additional days when the nursery is closed during Christmas and New Year., • Day off on your Birthday Leave, • Access to a dedicated employee well-being committee and an active employee forum with assigned representatives., • 24/7/365 Confidential Counselling Helpline - Freephone support available anytime, day or night — whenever you need someone to talk to. Medical Information & Guidance - Quick access to reliable health information to help you make informed decisions. • Legal & Financial Information Support - Practical guidance on everyday legal and money matters — helping you feel more confident and in control., • Family Coverage Included Partners and dependants in full-time education are covered too* — giving your household extra peace of mind., • Critical Incident Support - Immediate telephone support following traumatic or high-impact workplace events., • Online Help & Expert Advice - On-demand support for real-life challenges including debt, bereavement, family issues, alcohol/drugs, tax, childcare, and more., • 1-to-1 Financial Coaching (3 x 30 minutes) - Speak directly with a financial adviser to review your situation and build a clearer financial plan., • Occupational Health Support - Expert occupational health guidance to help you meet your legal responsibilities with confidence and care., • Virtual GP Access - Fast, clinically governed GP appointments — reducing wait times and improving access to care., • Wisdom Wellbeing App + 1,000+ Discounts - A powerful wellbeing app packed with exclusive savings, mood tracking, breathing techniques, expert content and preventative wellness programmes — all in your pocket., • Day 1 Stress Intervention - Early clinical support from day one to reduce stress-related absence and help prevent long-term sick leave., • Manager Support & Consultancy - Dedicated support for managers to strengthen leadership, improve performance and support career development., • Eldercare & Childcare Support - Support and advice to help you manage caring responsibilities and family needs., • Life & Leadership Coaching - Personalised coaching sessions designed to support both personal wellbeing and professional development., • Up to 10 Counselling Sessions Per Issue, Per Year - Access structured support via telephone, video, online chat or face-to-face sessions (face-to-face included)., • Attend networking dinners and charity events., • Be part of a vibrant social calendar designed to foster team spirit and community. This is a full time permanent role, offering stability and the chance to grow in an exceptional nursery environment. If you’re ready to be a part of something greater and help us continue our important work, we’d love to hear from you. Our Commitment to Safeguarding: At our Nursery Schools, the safety and well-being of children are our top priority. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. Ready to Grow with Us? If you're passionate about Montessori education and want to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply