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FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £40,346.56 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Wigan, Preston and the Southport area. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care., • Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people., • Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures., • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards., • Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined., • Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation., • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care., • Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community., • Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis, • A Social Work qualification, • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent, • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing, • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures, • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away), • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Leigh, ENG-WN7 1BH

Location: Warrington Salary: £39,000 - £46,000 Per Annum, Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter, they provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care, and foster families, by getting to know them, treating them individually and tailoring support to their needs. We value our staff and take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy since we were established some 30 years ago. Orange Grove North West is currently seeking a qualified and experienced social worker with considerable experience of working with Children Looked After and foster parents. The successful applicant should have a good understanding of the relevant Legislation, Regulations and Fostering Standards. Supervisory or management experience, within a social work setting, is desirable, to support and promote the effective functioning of the Registration You will need strong leadership skills, a desire to make a difference and the ability to work autonomously, whilst working effectively as part of a team. Safeguarding knowledge is paramount and you will need to be able to demonstrate this throughout the role. You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to build, maintain and develop positive working relationships with children / young people, foster parents and differing professionals to include colleagues internal and external to the Agency. There is also a requirement that you are able to work occasional evenings and weekends, where required, to meet the needs of the Agency. • Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent, • Experience of working with children and young people, to include Children Looked After., • A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation that supports Fostering and Children Looked After., • A full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car, • To support and deputise for the Registered Manager, as needed., • To supervise team members, as determined by the Registered Manager, • Support, supervise and promote foster parents to reach their full potential., • Monitor, promote and ensure compliance with foster parents and staff. For an informal discussion please contact Heather Sheridan - Registered Manager on 07900 680494. No Agency applications please as this is a permanent post. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Orange Grove. Orange Grove is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Social Worker, Location:Leigh, ENG-WN7 1BH

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £40,346.56 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid with a cas... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Youth Worker Empowering Learning are working closely with a vibrant behavioural school, supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties in Wigan. Your Role As a Youth Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting special needs children in their academic and personal

A leading fostering agency is seeking a Principal Social Worker to provide strong leadership and support to foster parents.This role requires considerable experience with children looked after, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.The successful candidate wi

An established education recruitment agency is seeking a Youth Worker in Skelmersdale to support secondary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

A vibrant behavioural school in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

Company Description Care Coordinator West Lancashire, The Approach, Skelmersdale, WN8 6NN Salary £25,364 Driving licence is required Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with additional on call duties on a rota basis Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional care? Join CCH Group, the UKs largest and most trusted care provider, as a Care Coordinator and play a key role in shaping the future of home care in your community. At CCH Group, we deliver 1.5 million hours of care monthly across 260+ locations. Join us as a Care Coordinator and play a key role in organizing and delivering high-quality care services in your community. Job Description What youll do The Care Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the highest quality care services: Coordinate Care: Manage referrals, create care worker rotas, liaise with professionals (e.g., social workers, GPs), and monitor service users' conditions. Staff Management: Supervise care workers, conduct appraisals, What youll get Career Growth: Leadership opportunities with a trusted sector leader. Support: Access to top experts and innovative systems. Recognition: Extraordinary Care Awardsmonthly recognition of outstanding contributions by our care professionals and branch teams, culminating in prestigious regional and national award ceremonies. Over 300 individuals are honoured each month. Qualifications Wha t y oull Bring: Experience & Organisation: You are an efficient, organized Care Coordinator passionate about community care. You excel in managing rotas to impeccable standards and pride yourself on building strong relationships with care workers. Stepping Up? If you have previous healthcare experience and a solid understanding of CQC, care plans, and rotas, we're here to support your transition into this role. Additional Information Who We Are: At CCH Group, our vision is to be the best place to work in care. Our mission is to ensure no one in need of care feels forgotten or alone. We nurture our people, elevate their roles, and transform lives together. Our Values: COMMUNITY: Stronger together, building a thriving culture. COURAGE: Boldly shaping a better future. HEART: Passionate and dedicatedwhat we do matters. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and help transform lives in your community. CCH Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a proud member of the Home Care Association, adhering to their Code of Practice. TPBN1_UKTJ

Support Worker required for 39 hours per week in Skelmersdale - Driver Essential About The Role There are a few things that we look for in all our Support Workers, we would need you to be a good communicator (verbally and in writing) be patient, confident and enthusiastic about caring for others be able to use your own initiative be able to work as part of a team have flexibility to work a varied shift pattern to provide 24-hour support share our AFG values We dont ask for any other relevant training or previous career in care as full training will be provided you just need a willingness to learn and develop. Your pay our Support Workers receive a rate of £12.60 per hour for all worked hours. Once you are successful for a role with us, full details of your pay will be included in your written offer. As a value based employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support and we are seeking likeminded people to join our AFG family. If you are passionate about caring for others and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you. What are your shift patterns? We work flexible shifts which may include Days, Waking Nights, Sleep ins and Weekends. About Us Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care. So, what does a Support Worker do? We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations. Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes. One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few). We value the people that work with us At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us. TPBN1_UKTJ

YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel ex

Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (risi

Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work Previous experience or a want to work in a therapeutic model of child care A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's

As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers. As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of childre

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As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers. As a Children’s Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, you’ll join a supportive learning culture, be able

Significant frontline experience within UK Social Services, honing your skills as a qualified Social Worker. We are thrilled to present an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker specialising in Children with Disabilities in Kirkby, Knowsley. A degree in social work or equivalent qualification.

Hours: Variable (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins) About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Support Worker to join our team in a residential children’s home based in Hillingdon. Children’s Support Worker (EBD Experience Required) Location:

We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join our exciting Mental Health Hospital Discharge team based in Woking.

Social Worker – Adults Locality Team Wiltshire Council Sector: Adult Social Care Working Pattern: Hybrid (predominantly office & community-based) The Role We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Locality Team within Wiltshire Council.

We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee. Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as

As a children and families social worker, you’ll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with

Job Title : Support Worker Area : St Helens Pay Rate : GBP 16 - GBP 20 Per Hour Hours : Full - Time, Part - Time, Flexible Shifts Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in your

Engage in direct work with children to support their emotional and social development.

Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into childrens social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. As a children and families social worker, youll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. On

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 have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers across Cornwall in both full and par. Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop you

Key Responsibilities * Provide practical and emotional support to women and children living in the refuge * Complete risk and needs assessments and develop individual support plans * Support residents with housing applications, benefits, legal appointments and access to specialist services

Home Based Supervising Social Worker - £45,000 Location: East Midlands NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency in the East Midlands area on a permanent basis. Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Wo

Social Worker – Parenting Assessment Specialist Are you passionate about helping families thrive? Our client is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Social Worker to join a specialist Parenting Assessment unit located in the Greater Merseyside area. This is an excellent opportunity for a Social

We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee. Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker. We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West S

Qualified Social Worker registered with Socia.

Qualified Social Worker Opportunities - Bolton Council Location: Castle Hill Centre, Castleton Street, Bolton, BL2 2JW Rate: £30 per hour Work Pattern: Hybrid Qualification Required: Diploma / Degree in Social Work Bolton Council is recruiting Qualified Social Workers for roles within Interme

Home based Senior Supervising Social Worker Location: South West England Salary package: up to £43,450 per annum home based NonStop Consulting is working with a not for profit Independent Fostering Agency with an Outstanding Ofsted rating, in the South West of England area, in order to hel

Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationw

We have opportunities for Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge. The salary range for Social Workers who have successfully completed their ASYE is. We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee.

SEN Support Worker (Sessional - Children & Young People) Chester - CH2 School-based settings Short, scheduled sessions (term-time) Brook Street Social Care are recruiting SEN support workers to assist our client's organisation committed to empowering individuals and improving emotional, ment

Adult Safeguarding Social Worker.

Social Worker - Adult Team in Cornwall UK - £32. We have an incredible opportunity for a Social Worker in the Adult Team based in the gorgeous setting of Cornwall.

Safeguarding Social Worker - £30ph - Hybrid - ASAP interview NonStop Care are working with a well established local authority in the East of Yorkshire for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding team. Social Workers in this team have a very manageable caseload, allowing you to maxim

Torbay A&I Social Worker - Up to £42ph + £150/wk Allowance 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 t

Support Workers - Wiltshire (£13 per hour) Supporting adults & young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs Are you someone who believes everyone deserves the chance to live a full, confident, and independent life? We're looking for compassionate, reliable Sup