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Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum, dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays (pro rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Durham Ofsted Rating: Outstanding 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 founded with a passion for delivering fostering services that make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and this remains our Head Office today. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. Our purpose remains the same: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities, supported by values that help young people reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Despite our size, we maintain a strong sense of community and remain committed to supporting every child and foster parent. • Support foster carers 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 carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and 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 FCA policies and procedures, • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with FCA's Operational Standards, • Work in partnership using a team parenting approach to identify needs within foster families, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasks, • Ensure each child and foster carer is 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 and young people in the development of the agency and access to local resources and opportunities, • Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis, • Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments, • 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 in transporting children and young people in sometimes challenging 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 Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Durham, ENG-DH1 4EE

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. • Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs, • Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields, • Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care, • Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour, • Paid mileage for every shift, • Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course, • Flexible shift options, including block bookings, • Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Durham Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional distress, or mental health challenges. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can grow and recover. Your responsibilities will include: • Building positive, trusting relationships with young people, • Supporting emotional regulation and mental wellbeing, • Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development, • Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime, • Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, behaviours, activities, etc.), • Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns, • Supporting with personal care and household tasks when needed, • A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude, • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, • Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure, • Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports, • Experience in mental health, social care, or youth work (advantageous but not essential), • Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred but not required), • A valid DBS (we can support your application), • A rewarding role where every day makes a difference, • Experience that strengthens your academic studies and future career, • Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement, • Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle or study commitments, • Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth If you're ready to support young people's mental health and want a role that's both challenging and deeply rewarding, we'd love to hear from you. IND-HSC

We're working with a fast-growing, award-winning business to find a talented Mid-Level Full Stack Developer (.Net / C#) to join their expanding engineering team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a developer who wants genuine ownership, high standards, and the chance to help scale a product already making a real difference for businesses across the UK. Location: Durham / Sunderland area. Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 plus bonus and an extensive benefits package. Working arrangement: hybrid, a mix of home and office working. Contract type: permanent. What you'll be doing • Designing, building and maintaining in-house software products across the full stack., • Writing clean, well-tested code using recognised patterns including SOLID principles and TDD, • Collaborating within an Agile team using Scrum and Kanban, contributing to delivery rituals and end-to-end processes, • Conducting root cause analysis on defects and owning resolution through to production, • Helping shape engineering standards and contributing ideas to a team that genuinely values continuous improvementWhat you need to bring, • Hands-on experience with .NET / .NET Framework and C#, • Experience with Blazor and React / JavaScript for front-end development, • Confidence deploying to Microsoft Azure, including containerisation with Kubernetes, • Solid working knowledge of Entity Framework and T-SQL, • A strong understanding of secure, scalable software design, • A team-first mindset with high standards for quality and craft, • Desirable: experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. for code generation or refactoring) in a pragmatic, quality-conscious wayWhy you'll love this job, • Join a tech-led business at a pivotal moment, taking their core product well beyond MVP, so your work will genuinely matter, • Work in a forward-thinking engineering team with strong centres of excellence where good ideas are heard and acted on, • A culture built around authenticity and innovation, not corporate box-ticking, • Bonus, an extensive benefits package, and real scope to grow as the business scales Sound like your kind of challenge? Apply now with your CV and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. We're moving quickly on this one, so don't wait.

Geo-Environmental Site Engineer Reference: BY178428 Location: Durham Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 Are you a Geo-Environmental Engineer based in the North East and seeking the next step in your career? This is a great opportunity to join a site investigation team on a variety of new and exciting projects. With over 50 years of experience in the Ground Investigation industry and multiple offices across the UK, this is a great company to develop your skills, network and continue in your career progression. The Geo-Environmental Site Engineer role is offering: • A competitive salary (£30,000 - £36,000)., • Company benefits and enhanced pension scheme., • Company car and travel allowance., • Work on a variety of exciting and new projects with a sociable team of industry specialists, allowing you to continue networking and developing your skills. To be considered for the Geo-Environmental Site Engineer role you should: • Be familiar with and have experience with UK site investigation techniques from geotechnical and/or geo-environmental positions., • Have a degree in a relevant subject, for example geology or geotechnical/civil engineering or environmental engineering., • Have a full UK Driving Licence., • Live commutable to the Durham area.

About the Role As a Family Supervision Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting safe, structured contact between children and their families. You'll ensure that interactions are positive, safe expectations. You'll be responsible for: • Promoting safe, healthy interactions between children and parents, • Encouraging positive routines, boundaries, and communication, • Writing clear, accurate contact reports and observations, • Supporting children's emotional wellbeing throughout sessions, • Maintaining professional, non-judgemental relationships with families, • Ensuring sessions always run smoothly and safely Location: Darlington Pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Start Date: Immediate Shifts:Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in Why Work with Us? • Mileage paid for every shift, • Fully funded training (TMVA), • Flexible shift options to suit your lifestyle, • Opportunities for career development and ongoing professional support, • Immediate start available What We're Looking For • A caring, calm, and professional approach, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Emotional resilience and confidence in challenging situations, • Good attention to detail when writing reports, • Experience in social care, child services, or family support, • Level 3 Health & Social Care or similar qualification (preferred), • A valid DBS (we can help you apply), • A driver's licence is a bonus due to varied locations What You'll Gain • A meaningful role where you help keep children safe, • The chance to support families during crucial moments, • A supportive team and ongoing training, • Flexible working patterns, • Competitive pay and mileage reimbursement If you're ready to make a difference and want a role that's both challenging and incredibly rewarding, we'd love to hear from you. IND-HSC

Business and Economics Teacher (A Level & Post-16)A Level Business (EDUQAS) | CTEC Business (OCR) | A Level Economics (Edexcel - opportunity) Durham Sixth Form Centre | Durham | Full-time | September 2026This vacancy is managed by our Recruitment Partner, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. For an informal or confidential conversation, contact James Hall, Senior Manager at Job overviewDurham Sixth Form Centre is seeking an exceptional Business and Economics Teacher to join our outstanding post-16 provision. This appointment follows the planned departure of a valued colleague and represents a rare opportunity to join a nationally high-performing sixth form with a reputation for academic rigour, progression and expert subject teaching.You will teach A Level Business (EDUQAS) and CTEC Business (OCR) to highly motivated 16-19 students. For candidates with the relevant expertise or ambition, there is also the opportunity to contribute to our A-Level Economics (Edexcel) provision, supporting a coherent and ambitious Business and Economics curriculum.Located in the heart of Durham, and within easy commuting distance of Newcastle and Sunderland, the Centre operates as a "mini-university", serving around 1,800 students from across the North East.What makes this role exciting? • Deliver a dynamic Business curriculum: Lead the exploration of strategic decision-making, global marketing and financial management, ensuring students master the rigorous analytical and evaluative skills required for post-16 study., • Inspire future commercial minds: Challenge highly motivated learners who are passionate about industry, enterprise and the application of business theory in a rapidly shifting global economy., • Bridge theory and practice: Lead outstanding teaching that sits at the intersection of academic models and real-world corporate strategy, from the rise of digital disruption to the importance of ethical sustainability., • Is an outstanding Level 3 practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes in post-16 (we also welcome applications from ambitious teachers ready for their first specialist post)., • Possesses deep subject expertise, with the ability to explain complex financial statements, macroeconomic principles and business models with clarity and enthusiasm., • Brings a passion for commercial discourse that motivates learners to engage with diverse viewpoints on corporate social responsibility and economic policy., • Is committed to collaborative, evidence-informed teaching, working within the Human Sciences Faculty to trial new strategies for improving evaluative writing and quantitative skills., • Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation., • We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential., • Be part of a team that's ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. • Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs, • Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields, • Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care, • Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour, • Paid mileage for every shift, • Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course, • Flexible shift options, including block bookings, • Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Durham Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional distress, or mental health challenges. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can grow and recover. Your responsibilities will include: • Building positive, trusting relationships with young people, • Supporting emotional regulation and mental wellbeing, • Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development, • Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime, • Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, behaviours, activities, etc.), • Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns, • Supporting with personal care and household tasks when needed, • A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude, • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, • Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure, • Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports, • Experience in mental health, social care, or youth work (advantageous but not essential), • Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred but not required), • A valid DBS (we can support your application), • A rewarding role where every day makes a difference, • Experience that strengthens your academic studies and future career, • Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement, • Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle or study commitments, • Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth If you're ready to support young people's mental health and want a role that's both challenging and deeply rewarding, we'd love to hear from you. IND-HSC

Exciting Opportunity for a Long-Term Supply English Teacher in Durham! Are you a passionate and dedicated English Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term position? We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to join a high achieving secondary school in Durham as a Supply English Teacher. This position, starting in June 2026 and extending through December 2026, offers the chance to inspire students and develop their appreciation for language, literature, and effective communication.The Role: As a Supply English Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality English education within a supportive secondary school environment. Your responsibilities will include: - Planning and delivering engaging English lessons in line with the national curriculum- Inspiring a love of literature, language, and writing through creative and inclusive teaching methods- Assessing students’ progress and providing constructive feedback to support their learning journey- Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages discussion and independent thought- Working collaboratively with other English teachers and school staff to enrich the curriculum and share best practiceRequirements: To thrive in this role, you should have the following qualifications and attributes:- Proven experience as an English Teacher with a strong commitment to student development- Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for English literature and language- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, staff, and parents- The ability to adapt teaching strategies to suit diverse learning styles and needs- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching certificationThe Education Network Offer: Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career. You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth. The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance. We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.Data Privacy and Processing By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network. For more information, please review our privacy policy on The Education Networks website. If you are interested in the role of English Teacher, please email lewis.price @ednetwork.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on for an informal chat about opportunities.

Company We’re partnering with a well established UK organisation that plays a critical role supporting over 500,000 customers. The company invests heavily in technology and has a strong purpose-led culture centred around integrity, accessibility and long-term impact. Their digital teams are modern, stable, and well-funded, with a clear focus on building intuitive, accessible online services that genuinely improve user experience. The business embraces remote-first working across the UK, offering flexibility alongside excellent long-term benefits. Role An opportunity has arisen for a Frontend Developer to join an established web team, working on customer-facing digital platforms used at scale. You’ll focus on building and enhancing responsive, accessible, and high-performing user interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, contributing throughout the full delivery lifecycle. Working closely with designers, backend engineers and product owners, you’ll help deliver new features and continuously improve existing applications. Key aspects of the role include: • Developing clean, well-structured frontend code aligned to best practices, • Building responsive, user-centred interfaces that meet accessibility standards, • Collaborating within an agile, cross-functional product team, • Enhancing and maintaining existing web applications, • Supporting performance, security and usability improvements You’re comfortable working with APIs, version control, and modern UI frameworks, and you take pride in writing maintainable, accessible code. Experience working in agile teams and collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is important. You’ll ideally bring: • Strong frontend fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), • Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility, • Familiarity with modern frontend tooling and frameworks, • A user-centred mindset with attention to accessibility and performance, • Salary up to £55,000, • Discretionary bonus, • Generous holiday allowance, • Excellent pension scheme

Occupational Health Advisor Fully Remote | Home-Based (UK) Permanent / 40hrs per week Salary 44-48K Are you an experienced Occupational Health Advisor who enjoys building trusted relationships, managing meaningful casework, and working with the flexibility of a fully remote role? We’re looking for a confident and approachable OHA to join our established Occupational Health team, delivering a high-quality, end to end OH service to clients across the UK — all from home. You’ll be supported by a collaborative and experienced team, including the Head of OH Operations and Senior/Lead OHAs, while still having the autonomy to manage your own workload and make professional, evidence based decisions. What the role looks like day to day This is a varied and engaging role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll be: • Managing a remote caseload, including sickness absence, fitness for work and rehabilitation cases, • Undertaking pre-placement and pre-employment health assessments, • Providing clear, practical Occupational Health advice to HR and line managers, • Supporting employees with work-related health concerns in a professional and compassionate way We’re keen to hear from Occupational Health Advisors who are confident, organised and comfortable working remotely. You’ll need: • Current NMC registration, • At least 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health, • Experience managing complex OH casework, • Strong report writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and well reasoned advice, • Good IT skills and confidence using digital OH systems, • You communicate clearly and professionally, even when dealing with sensitive or complex cases, • You’re approachable and able to quickly build rapport with employees, HR and managers, • You’re comfortable working independently, but value being part of a wider team, • Fully remote, home based role — no travel required, • Supportive leadership and a genuinely collaborative OH team, • A manageable, varied caseload ExamWorks UK is proud to have achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, reaffirming our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. As a Disability Confident Leader, we: • Promote inclusive recruitment and development, • Share best practices across the industry, • Lead the way in supporting disabled people at work

Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 04/05/2026 Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging wit...

About the Role As a Family Supervision Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting safe, structured contact between children and their families. You'll ensure that interactions are positive, safe expectations. You'll be responsible for: Promoting safe, healthy interactions between children and parents Encouraging positive routines, boundaries, and communication Writing clear, accurate contact reports and observations Supporting children's emotional wellbeing throughout sessions Maintaining professional, non-judgemental relationships with families Ensuring sessions always run smoothly and safely Location: Chester-le-street Pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Start Date: Immediate Shifts: Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in Why Work with Us? Mileage paid for every shift Fully funded training (TMVA) Flexible shift options to suit your lifestyle Opportunities for career development and ongoing professional support Immediate start available What We're Looking For A caring, calm, and professional approach Strong communication and interpersonal skills Emotional resilience and confidence in challenging situations Good attention to detail when writing reports Experience in social care, child services, or family support Level 3 Health & Social Care or similar qualification (preferred) A valid DBS (we can help you apply) A driver's licence is a bonus due ...

Experienced / Senior Site Engineer 📍 Durham 💰 £32,000 – £36,000 (depending on experience) 🕒 Full-time | Site-Based Ready to step into a role that keeps you out in the field and at the heart of the action? An opportunity has opened up for an Experienced / Senior Site Engineer to join a growing team based in Durham, working across a range of site investigation projects. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys the practical side of engineering. About the Role * 100% site-based position – no office duties or report writing * Involved in ground and site investigation works across multiple projects * Travel to sites as required, with full support when working away What You’ll Need * At least 2.5–3 years’ experience in a site engineering role * Strong background in contracting site investigation * Ability to work effectively on active sites * Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer * Salary of £32K–£36K, depending on experience * 24 days annual leave, increasing up to 29 days with service * 8 bank holidays * 6% contributory pension (after 3-month probation) * Company van and fuel card * Mobile phone and laptop provided * £15/night allowance when working away * £20/day subsistence allowance when working away * Acces...

We are excited to welcome Occupational Therapists to our expanding network of professionals. You will play an important role in delivering high quality assessments and interventions that support the provision outlined in Education Health and Care Plans for children and young people. If you are seeking flexible ad hoc work alongside your current role, or you work independently and have space for ongoing assignments, this opportunity offers reliable and meaningful placements that fit around you. We partner with Local Authorities nationwide to support therapy assessments and delivery. Apply today to join our professional pool and we will reach out for a further conversation about your experience and availability. Key Responsibilities: • Providing OT input on an ad hoc basis with packages typically lasting the full academic year and ranging from 5 to 50 hours, • Working independently while being supported by our wider team, • Visiting children and young people in their homes and educational environments What You Need: • HCPC registration and to be based in the UK, • Experience working with EHCP assessments or delivering EHCP provision, • Excellent clinical reasoning and strong report writing skills, • Some weekday availability What You Get: • Competitive pay rates, • Complete flexibility to take on the ...

Geo-Environmental Site Engineer Reference: BY(phone number removed) Location: Durham Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 Are you a Geo-Environmental Engineer based in the North East and seeking the next step in your career? This is a great opportunity to join a site investigation team on a variety of new and exciting projects. With over 50 years of experience in the Ground Investigation industry and multiple offices across the UK, this is a great company to develop your skills, network and continue in your career progression. The Geo-Environmental Site Engineer role is offering: A competitive salary (£30,000 - £36,000). Company benefits and enhanced pension scheme. Company car and travel allowance. Work on a variety of exciting and new projects with a sociable team of industry specialists, allowing you to continue networking and developing your skills. Client facing work.The Geo-Environmental Site Engineer selected will be required oversee large and medium scale site investigations across the Durham, Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Yorkshire area. You'll be travelling at times and staying away from home on some projects. The role includes writing factual reports, carrying out desktop studies, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil and rock sampling and borehole logging. To be considered for the Geo-Environmental Site Engineer role you should: Be familiar with and have experience with UK site investigation techniques from geotechnical and/or geo-environmental positions. Have a degree in a relevant subject, for example geology or geotechnical/civil engineering or environmental engineering. Have a full UK Driving Licence. Live commutable to the Durham area. Have a full right to work in the UK.If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Alcohol Care Team Navigator/ County Durham Drug and Alcohol Location: Centre for Change, 81-88 Whinney Hill, Durham however travel will be required to a number of bases. Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, (normal working hours are 09:00-17:00 however 1 Saturday every 12 weeks-, 9am-12pm Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. About the role You will be an integral member of the Alcohol Care Team which provides a programme of interventions and connecting individuals into other services and settings for service users with alcohol misuse issues in a hospital environment. What you'll do The post holder will deliver and contribute to the development of an innovative recovery programme which will offer a range of support to address what matters to the client. e.g. housing, benefits, welfare etc, this challenging role will involve delivering practical, bespoke interventions both in person and through a wide network of partner agencies that support people away from substance misuse and violence and towards a safer, healthier and more productive lifestyle Engage with new individuals onto the service and work closely with Carry and manage a caseload, providing consistent, person-centred support from hospital admission through to community reintegration. Make timely and appropriate referrals to community treatment providers, recovery services, and voluntary organisations, supporting engagement where required. Advocate on behalf of service users while also empowering them to make informed decisions and work towards greater independence. Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner agencies to broaden support options available to service users. Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with individuals who may be reluctant or difficult to engage, maintaining contact Participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and continuous professional development. What you'll need to succeed in the role; NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post. Relevant professional qualification e.g. addiction studies, counselling, social work, therapeutic qualification.(desirable) Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse (where relevant to post) (desirable) Full job description available upon request ? What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% Life assurance (3 annual salary) Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals £500 Recommend a Friend bonus Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Inclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team. TPBN1_UKTJ

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care Flexible shifts that can work around university timetables or other commitmentsWhat We Offer Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options, including block bookings Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Durham Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional distress, or mental health challenges. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can grow and recover. Your responsibilities will include: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people Supporting emotional regulation and mental wellbeing Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, behaviours, activities, etc.) Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns Supporting with personal care and household tasks when needed Managing challenging behaviour with patience, empathy, and resilienceWhat We're Looking For A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude Strong communication and problem-solving skills Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports Experience in mental health, social care, or youth work (advantageous but not essential) Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred but not required) A valid DBS (we can support your application) A driving licence is a bonus due to varied locationsWhat You'll Gain A rewarding role where every day makes a difference Experience that strengthens your academic studies and future career Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle or study commitments Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth If you're ready to support young people's mental health and want a role that's both challenging and deeply rewarding, we'd love to hear from you. IND-HSC

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care Flexible shifts that can work around university timetables or other commitmentsWhat We Offer Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options, including block bookings Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Durham Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional distress, or mental health challenges. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can grow and recover. Your responsibilities will include: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people Supporting emotional regulation and mental wellbeing Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, behaviours, activities, etc.) Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns Supporting with personal care and household tasks when needed Managing challenging behaviour with patience, empathy, and resilienceWhat We're Looking For A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude Strong communication and problem-solving skills Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports Experience in mental health, social care, or youth work (advantageous but not essential) Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred but not required) A valid DBS (we can support your application) A driving licence is a bonus due to varied locationsWhat You'll Gain A rewarding role where every day makes a difference Experience that strengthens your academic studies and future career Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle or study commitments Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth If you're ready to support young people's mental health and want a role that's both challenging and deeply rewarding, we'd love to hear from you. IND-HSC

Role: Social Worker – Non case holding Assessment Team Department: Children’s Services, Durham County Council Location: Durham Purpose of Role Social Personnel is advertising a Social Worker role for Durham County Council. We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to undertake bespoke pieces of work within Children’s Services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments that inform safeguarding and care planning for children and families. Key Responsibilities * Complete a range of specialist assessments including: * Pre-Birth Assessments * Parenting Assessments * Children and Family Assessments * Undertake additional assessments as identified by the manager. * Provide clear, evidence-based reports to support decision-making and care planning. * Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and multi-agency professionals to ensure effective outcomes for children and families. * Manage allocated pieces of work within the South of County Durham, ensuring timely completion and adherence to council policies and statutory guidance. Essential Skills & Experience * Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. * Proven experience in completing Pre-Birth, Parenting, and Children and Family assessments. * Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, safeguarding procedures, and assessment frameworks. * Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills. * Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload. Desirable * Experience of undertaking a wide range of bespoke assessments in children’s social care. * Knowledge of local services and support networks across County Durham

Family Worker/ Recovery Coordinator- Dual role Location: HMP Frankland, Durham, DH1 5YA Working Hours: 37 hours per week 08:00am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 08:00am-3:30pm Friday's Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80-£34,240 Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. About the role To work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to substance misusers (drug and alcohol) and their families across all stages of individuals’ recovery journeys, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery. To support families and service users across all stages of custody including transition planning for transfer or release. The vacancy for Family Worker & Recovery coordinator Dual role, supporting clients in our care with reconnection of family ties and understanding the impact of their offending and substance use on their relationships . What you'll do: Manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing and reviewing on-going recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including family members and significant others as appropriate. • Carry out triage/screening assessments and comprehensive assessments with service users., • Work collaboratively with partner agencies to undertake shared assessments, key working and interventions to promote individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery., • Facilitate service user access to treatment and community resources to increase recovery and social capital, supporting service users and their families within their local community. Including Community outreach and collaborative working with Community services, • To lead effective case management for allocated service users, families and carers including on-going processes such as risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments and plans., • This includes the effective use of an online case management system., • To work closely and collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team across the service and externally, providing advice and reports/ information to managers and other colleagues, through attendance at reviews, team meetings, supervision and via telephone conversations., • To improve outcomes for children, parents/carers and families of services users by reducing the impact of drug and alcohol related harm on family life and promote positive family involvement in recovery. Using evidence based interventions to address specific needs of families including parental Skills, mental health and health and well-being, • Develop and deliver quality programs and packages of work/ / psychosocial interventions that meet local need across both group work and one to one formats. Promoting the Think Family approach., • Identify and prevent potential harm to service users and others by following local and organisational safeguarding guidelines, including referral to and enagagement with relevant safeguarding authorities, • Support delivery of key service functions through actively participating in drug screening, duty work, access to BBV testing and immunisation service provision, community needle exchange services and the ongoing delivery of appropriate, tailored alcohol and drug harm reduction interventions., • Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse (where relevant to post), • Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP., • Working with models of service delivery and issues relating to recovery planning, • Working with best practice frameworks e.g. NICE, DOH, NTA, NMC, Care Quality Commission & Caldicott Standards, • Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions, • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and resilience whilst supporting families intensively, sometimes in stressful situations., • Working with models of service delivery and issues relating to recovery planning What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% Life assurance (3× annual salary) Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals £500 Recommend a Friend bonus Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Inclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. 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