Young people worker jobs in United Kingdom

About Us Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + Benefits* Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: ‘Good’ Benefits • £5,000 welcome bonus* and £1,000 retention bonus (every 2 years of service - for permanent staff only), • Payment of Social Work England registration fee, • Plus more – view our Children’s Services offer here . Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued – they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives. Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing – and so is our team. We are expanding to welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you . About The Role In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job – you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership . You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one. Our Approach We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust , consistency and co-production. You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values – whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings . You won’t be working alone. You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children’s Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together , we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience • A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with your ASYE completed., • Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings., • A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion , creativity and clarity to your work ., • A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You • You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads., • Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time., • You will have opportunities to lead , influence and innovate through working groups and service development., • Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more., • We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways., • Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose – apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. Contact Details For An Informal Discussion About The Role, Please Contact Stephen O'Reilly, Service Manager Closing date: 21 December 2025 Please note, applications are reviewed on a daily basis and interviews are scheduled regularly. We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone . We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services . We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment . Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) . We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. • The welcome bonus is paid in two instalments: the first £2,500 after 6 months on successful completion of your probation period and the second £2,500 after 12 months of employment. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Attached documents • Social Worker - Job Profile.pdf

Description Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage. The YMCA East Surrey is excited to be expanding its delivery of Disability Clubs into Sutton and therefore we have exciting job opportunities for Play and Youth Workers to be part of our new service Team. We will be offering a minimum of 40 days of clubs a year during School Holidays. If you have a passion to support and make a difference to children with disability through fun stimulating play scheme apply today! For more information, please contact or call the Short Breaks Team on 01737 222859 There are numerous opportunities to work with a long-standing and well-respected charity within the local community. If you have experience of working with children and young people and you want to make a meaningful difference to their lives while learning new skills yourself, we would love to hear from you. Being a sessional worker is an excellent way to fit in a job around studies or other commitments as well as providing an opportunity to gain valuable experience to help with future carers. More information about our services can be found on our website The role sits within our Disability Services Team, and your will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of high-quality and exciting activities for a range of children and young people, and for providing children and young people with enjoyable experiences which contribute to personal and social development. This role requires someone with working together to Safeguard Children, Safeguarding Adults and food Hygiene training, or a willingness to complete this. It would be desirable for candidates to have, or be working towards, Child Care/Youth Work Level 2/3 or an equivalent qualification, relevant training in positive behaviour management, positive touch and epilepsy, and a first aid qualification. Also experience in working or living with someone with a disability or additional needs. Key Responsibilities • To participate in the safe delivery of YMCA East Surrey Children and Young People services, • To work as part of a team of Children and Young People support workers and volunteers to ensure that the service provided is high quality and appropriate for the children and young people who attend., • To build positive and professional relationships with children and young people., • To ensure the Health and Safety of children and young people and colleagues, above all, ensuring that Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults policies are adhered to, • Work closely with children and young people to deliver a range of social, recreational and leisure activities to meet the needs of young people, • To supervise the activity environment to ensure physical and emotional/personal safety for all children and young people attending. This includes completing appropriate records of any accidents, injuries or incidents that may occur, and any medication administered, • To assist senior staff in the play or youth setting to ensure its smooth and reliable operation including setting up and packing down sessions., • To contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of activities, ensuring they are adapted where appropriate to be accessible to all children to the best of their abilities, • To ensure that all children and young people upon their arrival are welcomed and feel comfortable and valued enabling the development and improvement of self-esteem, self-confidence and positive experiences, • To provide and supervise the hygienic provision of refreshments for the children/young people, recognising the principles of a balanced diet and the requirements of varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds and allergies, • To ensure that all materials, equipment and service spaces are maintained, kept safe and stored appropriately in line with current procedures, • Attend YMCA East Surrey staff meetings, training and staff development events, as appropriate, to ensure continuous professional competence and development, • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the Coordinator, Senior Coordinator or Manager We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community. If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. Pay • £13.85 per hour (£14.80 per hour from April 2026 ) plus rolled up annual leave Benefits • Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity, • Discounted childcare for permanent employees, • Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees, • Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service, • Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, • On site parking CLOSING DATE: 28th February 2026 TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.

Full time, permanent Location: Station Road, Barkingside Preparing for Adulthood The Disabled Children’s Service is an engaging and dynamic Service which is currently undergoing a transformation focused on improving the outcomes for disabled children in Redbridge. As part of the transformation focussing on preparing children for adulthood, formerly known as transitions, we are seeking a passionate, experienced Principal Family Support Worker to join our Early Help/Short Breaks Team to deliver on this theme. As a Principal Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in advocating for and empowering families during a vulnerable time of change. Your expertise will be instrumental in providing training transfer, ensuring all staff within the Disabled Children Service and beyond understand their duties in relation to helping children prepare for adulthood. You will be adept at navigating education, health and social care systems. You will be passionate about championing the needs of our children and ensuring they receive the right support when they transfer, your input will have a lasting impact on the lives of children and families at the cusp of adulthood. Why Join Us? • Innovative Work: Be part of a pioneering team that supports disabled children and their families who are receiving vital services., • Holistic Support: Assist families help young people transition from Children’s to Adult Social Care, while supporting the whole family context., • Collaborative Environment: Work closely with professionals from Adult Social Care, Continuing Health Care, Health, Occupational Therapy, SEND, and Education sectors., • Varied Experience: Cover and or provide advice and guidance to the duty workers, both internal and in the Family Help Front Door space, provide advice and guidance to wider Family Help teams requesting transfer., • Management: Cover the Team Manager and service as required, participate in the allocation and case supervision of work in the system., • Professional Growth: Benefit from extensive training opportunities and co-working, enhancing your skills and practice. What We Offer: • Friendly Team: Join a stable, high-performing team with positive morale., • Continuous Learning: Gain valuable experience working with children with multiple health and learning needs, as well as their siblings. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role that offers both professional growth and the chance to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! To apply for this post you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and supporting statement. All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief. Full time, permanent Location: Station Road, Barkingside Preparing for Adulthood The Disabled Children’s Service is an engaging and dynamic Service which is currently undergoing a transformation focused on improving the outcomes for disabled children in Redbridge. As part of the transformation focussing on preparing children for adulthood, formerly known as transitions, we are seeking a passionate, experienced Principal Family Support Worker to join our Early Help/Short Breaks Team to deliver on this theme. As a Principal Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in advocating for and empowering families during a vulnerable time of change. Your expertise will be instrumental in providing training transfer, ensuring all staff within the Disabled Children Service and beyond understand their duties in relation to helping children prepare for adulthood. You will be adept at navigating education, health and social care systems. You will be passionate about championing the needs of our children and ensuring they receive the right support when they transfer, your input will have a lasting impact on the lives of children and families at the cusp of adulthood. Why Join Us? • Innovative Work: Be part of a pioneering team that supports disabled children and their families who are receiving vital services., • Holistic Support: Assist families help young people transition from Children’s to Adult Social Care, while supporting the whole family context., • Collaborative Environment: Work closely with professionals from Adult Social Care, Continuing Health Care, Health, Occupational Therapy, SEND, and Education sectors., • Varied Experience: Cover and or provide advice and guidance to the duty workers, both internal and in the Family Help Front Door space, provide advice and guidance to wider Family Help teams requesting transfer., • Management: Cover the Team Manager and service as required, participate in the allocation and case supervision of work in the system., • Professional Growth: Benefit from extensive training opportunities and co-working, enhancing your skills and practice. What We Offer: • Friendly Team: Join a stable, high-performing team with positive morale., • Continuous Learning: Gain valuable experience working with children with multiple health and learning needs, as well as their siblings. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role that offers both professional growth and the chance to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! To apply for this post you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and supporting statement. All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

About Us Team Manager – Adolescent Service Up to £62,451 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Ofsted Rating: ‘Good' Are you a qualified Social Worker with proven leadership and management knowledge, and a passion for working with and safeguarding Adolescents and young people at risk in the community? As a Team Manager, you will oversee a dynamic group of 6–8 skilled Social Workers, including a Systemic Social Worker and an ASYE Social Worker, plus a Practice Specialist. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will provide strong supervision and management oversight, ensuring high-quality social work practice that supports adolescents and their families. About The Role This is a specialist role within Wandsworth’s Adolescent Service, which adopts a Contextual Safeguarding approach to tackle risks such as child sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, serious youth violence, gangs and online abuse. You will work closely with partner agencies to coordinate wraparound support and robust care planning, using trauma-informed and relational frameworks to protect young people and help them thrive. Your leadership will be pivotal in delivering our vision and strategic priorities, managing complex cases involving contextual and extra-familial harm, and driving positive outcomes for young people. Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience • You will hold Social Work qualification with Social Work England membership., • Advanced qualification in Social Work or evidence of having met the capabilities at advanced level., • Systematic working knowledge and understanding of Children Act 1989 and 2004 and the Children & Families Act 2014, including awareness of current national policy drivers, legislation, affecting children’s social care., • Extensive leadership and management knowledge and experience in a similar role working with children and families., • Experience of managing a team / service with a complex caseload, developing effective work allocation and case work prioritisation systems; deploying resources flexibly to respond to service pressures., • Ability to interpret management information and performance data in order to identify performance issues and develop solutions. If you are an experienced leader with a strong background in adolescent and statutory social work, and you are ready to guide a skilled team through complex challenges, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Contact Details If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Leila Farah by emailing Closing date: 11th January 2025 Shortlisting date: w/c 12th January 2025 Interview date: w/c 19th January 2025 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Attached documents • Adolescent Team Manager - Job Profile.pdf

Senior Social Worker £46,206 - £55,992 Permanent Queen Mary’s Hospital Full Time Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to take on a pivotal Senior Social Worker role within the Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital.This is a key position for a professional with a strong track record in adult social care, particularly in hospital discharge planning and neuro-disability. The Wandsworth Hospital Team works in close partnership with the Wolfson Unit to deliver a high-quality, person-centred discharge service that promotes independence and well-being for our residents and their carers. We are looking for someone with demonstrable expertise in supporting individuals with complex physical and cognitive needs, and who can confidently navigate the challenges of longer-term care planning. As a Senior Social Worker, you will be expected to lead on complex casework, provide supervision and guidance to team members, and contribute meaningfully to service development and performance improvement. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary specialist healthcare team to ensure safe, timely, and effective discharges for patients recovering from neurological conditions. You’ll be joining a committed and knowledgeable team, with access to regular supervision and ongoing professional development through our Adult Social Care Academy. What We’re Looking For: • A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England., • Extensive post-qualification experience in adult social care, ideally within hospital or neuro-rehabilitation settings., • Proven ability to manage complex cases and lead discharge planning processes., • Experience in supervising staff and contributing to service improvement initiatives., • Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities., • Excellent communication, decision-making, and organisational skills., • Provide supervision and day-to-day support to Social Workers within the team., • Lead on complex discharges and support patient flow within the Wolfson Unit., • Undertake detailed assessments, manage risk, and make clear, evidence-based decisions., • Act as a safeguarding enquiry officer and oversee new referrals., • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received.Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of ___ designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Autism Assessor for Children and Young People Time commitment: Full-time employment is preferred, though we can also offer part-time (minimum of 3 days per week). Location: This is a fully remote role; however, you must permanently reside in the UK throughout your employment with Paloma. We also have in-person roles at our clinic in Exeter. Please see the separate job advert for this. Reporting to: Autism Service Team Manager. About Paloma Paloma’s mission is to make children’s autism and ADHD assessments and care available on the NHS within 4 weeks of GP referral. We are making this happen by redesigning care pathways, building new software & AI tools, and training up a specialist clinical workforce. Mark & Darshak founded Paloma as they were frustrated that families are waiting 2-10 years for NHS children’s autism and ADHD assessments. Learn more about the crisis in NHS children’s neurodevelopmental services from this Children’s Commissioner for England here: ___ We are growing incredibly fast to meet the need for autism and ADHD care, and we have: • Raised £5m pre-seed funding from leading healthcare investors (Triple Point Ventures and Heal Capital), • Grown our fantastic team to 80 people, and are hiring ~100 more over the next 12 months How is Paloma Health different from other Neurodevelopmental providers? • We are clinically-led, Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered, and rigorous in recording our outcomes and family experiences., • Our in-house product & engineering team ensures we can:, • Give families a more consumer-like experience of healthcare, • Free our clinicians from documentation to focus on supporting families, • Our strong culture, including transparency, a sense of community, and supporting staff career development, • The experience of our founders (Dr Mark Jenkins & Darshak Shah), who have previously built tech-enabled NHS obesity and ophthalmology services. Combined, their previous companies have treated over 1 million NHS patients in the last 15 years!, • Being backed by leading healthcare investors (Triple Point Ventures and Heal Capital) allows us to move fast The Opportunity Paloma Health has developed a new gold-standard autism assessment pathway and our own Patient Record software system, which allows us to offer: • An exceptional service and timely assessments, as well as clear strengths and needs-based outcomes, regardless of whether an autism diagnosis is made., • High assessor role satisfaction by improving the experience of delivering assessments. For example, we are building an AI tool to streamline diagnostic report writing, which we know is a pressure of the role. You will work as a member of a multidisciplinary assessment team, delivering: • Remote developmental histories (via video calls), • Remote child observations (via video calls), if you have the relevant skills, • Peer MDT diagnostic decision-making, with the support of the senior clinical MDT where required, • Tech-enabled outcome report writing, • Outcome calls with parents and families (via video call) From a cultural perspective, you are: • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and embracing change, • Excited about using new technologies in your role, • Always looking for ways to improve our staff and patient experience We commit to supporting your development and well-being, including: • The Paloma Clinical Academy programme supports all clinicians at all stages of their careers to develop (e.g. to our Senior Assessor role) and cross-skill (e.g. into ADHD when we launch that)., • 1 protected day per month for assessor team training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), clinical supervision and reflection., • Quarterly development conversations with clear career progression pathways., • Clear weekly timetables that support a role mix across appointments, administration, development, and team building. Responsibilities: • Conduct high-quality autism assessments., • Act in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, including conducting a risk assessment where necessary., • Keep up to date with mandatory training and your professional qualification requirements, including CPD. Qualifications and experience: Required: • Professional Registration with any of: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England, • Typically, job titles of people with the relevant skills are:, • Psychologist, including Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, and Educational Psychologist (HCPC), • Occupational Therapist (HCPC), • Speech and Language Therapist (HCPC), • Nurse, including Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurse (NMC), • Medical Doctor (GMC), • Social Worker (Social Work England), • Completion of a recognised ADOS-2 course required for NMC, HCPC and, Social Work England registered applicants. Clinical Psychologists and Medical Doctors would be considered without having completed ADOS-2., • At least 1 years experience in children and young people's autism diagnostic assessments with specific knowledge including:, • A sound understanding of co-occurring conditions and differentials., • Ability to present findings, including diagnostic formulation, concisely into a clinical report which is client-centred and includes a strengths and needs profile., • Good time management skills, including caseload management, • High-quality parent and patient communication skills, • Enhanced DBS with barred list check (as you will be working with children) Desirable: • Formal training in autism developmental histories e.g. ADI-R, • Experience in conducting risk assessments within an autism assessment service, • Evidence of Safeguarding training (Level 3 and above), • Experience in ADHD assessments Why join Paloma? You will be part of a mission-driven organisation that’s transforming access to Autism Assessments in England. We offer: • A strong and positive culture that prioritises staff well-being, transparency, and career development., • Protected time and budget for team connection, learning, and community-building., • Competitive compensation including:, • Salary of £64,000-68,000 per year for allied healthcare professionals (nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists) and social workers, depending on prior relevant experience., • Salary of £70,000-75,000 per year for practitioner psychologists (clinical, educational, counselling), depending on prior relevant experience., • Competitive salary for GMC-registered clinicians, depending on prior relevant experience., • 5% employer pension contribution, • Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme (from early 2026), • Home Office Equipment Allowance, • Professional Registration Fees Allowance for clinicians, • A unique annual leave benefits package which includes:, • 34 days of annual leave. This includes eight bank holidays and your birthday off., • Option to buy an additional 5 days per year, • An additional 10 days of paid sabbatical leave every three completed years of service (which means 44 days of leave in year four at Paloma!), • Additional benefits including:, • A premium performance company laptop, • Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health for employees working at least 32 hours per week with Paloma., • NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card (as we are an NHS provider). Equality & Diversity Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. Accommodations We’re glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. We encourage you to be open about the adjustments you need so we can adapt our interview process. Safer Recruitment & Pre-Employment Checks Paloma Health ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority across all areas of the organisation. As part of our pre-employment checks, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on your role within the business, this will be at either an Enhanced, Standard, or Basic level. We are committed to safer recruitment practices and expect all applicants to share our dedication to safeguarding. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure we appoint individuals who are aligned with our values and who will contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for everyone we work with. Application process Please apply via our website. We understand that applying for a new job requires a significant amount of effort, and we appreciate your time. We look forward to reviewing your application. Join us and be part of our journey to revolutionise access to NHS Autism Assessments in England!

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Would you like to join a charity supporting 18 – 24-year-olds gain skills to help them in the workplace? You will be working for a national charity who delivery supported internships for young people with autism or a learning disability. The programme provides classroom-based learning (so employability and functional skills) combined with a work experience placement – and supports the young person throughout the process. You will have a varied role. Typically, you will be one day a week from home for an admin day. One day classroom-based working as a teaching assistant. And then 3 days visiting young people in the workplace and working with them to help them understand the role, as well as liaising with the employer for feedback and discussing any workplace adjustments. You will also support young people in the practicalities of getting to and from work. Learners and employers are typically in the Kingston area. You must have experience of working with young people, ideally SEND with autism / learning disability experience. This role would suit a teaching assistant looking for a change. Or a youth worker or maybe employment advisor or job coach. Please apply via this advert – everyone gets a response (if by chance you haven’t for any reason, do call the office and we shall action this ASAP for you). If the response is that we don’t feel your CV is the right fit, t...

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Residential Support Worker – Bedfont Lane Children’s Home x 10 Employment: 9 x permanent and 1 x part-time Hours: 36 hours per week and 1 x part-time at 18 hours per week DBS: Enhanced DBS required About us at Hounslow We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these ___ About The Role Are you ready to take the next step/new leap in your career in residential children's care? Are you looking for a fresh new start? Come join a brand new team where you will be supporting our children and young people, by helping them to build trusted relationships. We want people like you - who will bring empathy, consistency, and resilience to your work - creating positive experiences filled with laughter, fun, and love, while helping our children and young people to develop healthy routines and healthy coping strategies. Through supporting them to engage with fun and meaningful activities including education you will help support the contribution to everyday life within the home. In doing so, you will help them manage their emotions and behaviours, process trauma, and navigate some complex family dynamics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something brand new and truly impactful. We’re opening a brand new, purpose-built six-bedroom residential children’s home (Bedfont Lane) in Hounslow early next year, designed to support Looked After Children with complex and challenging behavioural needs. As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of this home from day one. We’re building a passionate, skilled, and committed team to deliver outstanding care and support to Hounslow’s children and their families. You’ll be at the heart of this mission—leading with compassion, driving excellence, and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children can thrive. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic new setting and help build something special for the community, we want to hear from you. About The Team You’ll Be Working In The Children’s Safeguarding and Specialist Services team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Its core purpose is to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environments that support children’s development, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. You’ll be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking residential care team that’s committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Led by the Residential Group Manager, the team will include: • Residential Manager, • Deputy Managers, • Senior Residential Support Workers, • Residential Support Workers, • A Chef/Cook, • A Handyperson You’ll also work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic support and continuity of care. This team plays a vital role in: • Delivering statutory care and safeguarding responsibilities, • Ensuring compliance with national regulations and Ofsted standards About You You’re someone who brings compassion, resilience, and commitment to everything you do. You understand the challenges faced by children and young people in care, and you’re passionate about helping them feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. You may already have experience working in residential childcare or supporting young people with complex needs, or you may be looking to take the next step in your career with a role that truly makes a difference. Either way, you’re ready to be a positive role model, a trusted adult, and a key part of a team that puts children at the heart of everything. You’re confident working in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment, and you’re not afraid to step up during a crisis. You’re a natural communicator, able to build strong relationships with young people, families, and professionals. You’re also organised, reliable, and committed to safeguarding and professional standards. You’ll be flexible in your approach, willing to work a rota that includes sleep-ins, weekends, and varied shifts. You’ll be open to learning, reflective in your practice, and eager to grow through training and development. Above all, you believe in the importance of care, connection, and consistency and you want to be part of a team that’s building something special for Hounslow’s children and young people. Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles! When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: ___ Interviews for this role will take place throughout January 2026 as part of a wider recruitment campaign to build a brand new team for the opening of our residential children’s home in Hounslow. We’re recruiting across multiple roles to ensure the home is fully staffed with passionate, skilled professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an interview time. Please be mindful that multiple roles are being interviewed during this period, so scheduling may take a little longer than usual, but rest assured, we’re working hard to coordinate everything smoothly. Closing date is 19th December 2025. 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Belmont Recruitment are looking to speak with candidates with experience of working with Children, Young people and Families that have been effected by Drug and Alcohol misuse, for a role in Enfield working with a Drug and Alcohol charity.The team offer support to anyone who has been impacted by som

KEY TASK AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Children and Young People ? To meet the requirements of the Registered and Placing Authority ? To ensure that the Home always meets the regulations set by the Regulatory Body ? To deliver services in line with the Children's Home Regulations including quality standards and Ofsted Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) and company policies ? To safeguard all Children and Young People in the Home and to ensure good safeguarding procedures and principles detailed by your local safeguarding board are always in place and applied consistently ? Work with the team to ensure that referrals and applications are made as and when necessary and within the set time frames e.g. Safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty ? Contribute to the process of assessment of referrals as and when required ? Work with the care team to coordinate admissions of suitable Children and Young People to the Home ? Ensure that all the relevant personal/pathway/placement plans for Children and Young People are in place, accurate, up to date and are adhered to by staff ? Support Key Worker Responsibilities for Children and Young People ? To ensure eff ective and timely contact and communication with the appropriate external agencies and Children and Young People's relatives, advocates and others ? Within a multidisciplinary team, monitor the progress of all Children and Young People's personal/pathway/placement plans, off ering advice, support and consultation ? Undertake regular reviews of the service provided to Children and Young People, involve relevant external agencies and take steps to represent the Children and Young People's interests ? Act on and/or delegate actions or recommendations from any reviews and ensure that all outcomes are completed ? Provide direct care and supervision, as required, to Children and Young People in the Home, including providing occasional cover for staff absence as necessary Job description ? Oversee and ensure that all staff eff ectively manage challenging behaviour, enabling Children and Young People to develop from a position of needing external control, toward self-control ? Maintain eff ective daily contact with internal and external colleagues ? Work eff ectively and positively with relatives, advocates and others involved with Children and Young People ? Direct and coordinate the care and support of each Child and Young Person to ensure that their targets are met ? Take responsibility for coordinating risk assessments and ensuring they are reviewed and updated ? Monitor and ensure that all Children and Young People's fi nancial transactions are recorded and administered following individual placement agreements, and Company and Regulatory Body policies and procedures ? Ensure awareness and implementation of appropriate practical application of the Mental Capacity Act including the Deprivation of Liberty ? Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team which encompasses education, residential and clinical services relevant to the Home ? Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of Children and Young People's care Staff ? Work with the Operations to ensure that appropriately qualifi ed and experienced staff are recruited per Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Work with the Operations to ensure that staffi ng meets the standards and levels as set out in the Home's Statement of Purpose ? Ensure that employment checks under Schedule 2 are undertaken with regard to the recruitment of staff following the standards set by the Regulatory Body, for example, references and DBS checks ? Take the lead on recruitment decisions with assistance from the Administration Department ? Ensure that all staff complete a full induction following Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Support Operations eff ectively apply the probation process and contribute to decisions regarding the ongoing employment of staff ? Assist in planning and updating of qualifi cations and contribute to personal development of self and others in line with personal and organisational objectives ? Provide regular supervision and annual appraisals following company policies and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Conduct Return to Work meetings for direct reports and manage sickness and absenteeism following Company policy ? Involvement in disciplinary, capability, grievance and other people management procedures following Company policy as appropriate ? Ensure that Operations carry out supervisions, probation reviews, annual appraisals, return to work meetings and manage their staff in line with Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Ensure regular team meetings in line with Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Delegate responsibilities based on the competence of staff and the needs of the Company and review to promote teamwork and communication Job description ? Ensure and undertake verbal debriefs with staff as required and necessary and ensure relevant paperwork is completed ? Take the lead on the suspension of staff involved in Safeguarding issues in conjunction with the Operations ? Identify training needs of staff and contribute to the training and development of staff ? Ensure that staff exhibit the values set out by the Company and uphold standards of behaviour following Company policies Quality ? To ensure that appropriate standards are maintained, especially about care, educational and clinical programmes (service dependent) for the Children and Young People in their care, following company policies. Specifi c areas include: o The Homes Statement of Purpose o Safeguarding Individuals o Health & Safety - environmental health, food, fi re, risk assessments o Complaints and representation o General Social Care Council Codes of Practice o Care Quality Commission (registration) regulations/ Care Standards o Equality General ? Ensure awareness that the service operates to agreed budgets and contribute to keeping within these budgets as instructed ? Exercise vigilance regarding Health and Safety and promptly report all hazards and/or remedy them where appropriate. Undertake all duties in a manner calculated to minimise or avoid unnecessary risks, personally or to others ? Reports issues and/or incidents relating to staff Children and Young People that have arisen promptly to the relevant Line Manager or appropriate person ? To carry out on-call duties as required ? Operate at all times following Company policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Child Protection, Whistleblowing, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies ? Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development ? Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews following Company policy and the standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Work to promote the Home as a valued, professional asset within its community and conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reinforces this image ? Ensure that all actions are in the interests of the Children and Young People and the Company ? To work to and exhibit the values of the Company and maintain standards of behaviour following Company policies, procedures and practices ? To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Residential Childcare Worker (Ad Hoc / Bank) Location: Fife, Perth & Dundee Salary: £15p/h - £23p/h (PAYE) Contract: Flexible / Bank Hours: Variable shift work and block bookings available About the Role: 21 Health and Social Care is actively recruiting experienced and compassionate Residential Childcare Workers on an ad hoc / bank basis to support a variety of clients across Residential Childcare. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for flexible working arrangements while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Our clients include a wide range of residential childcare providers supporting young people with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, trauma backgrounds, and learning disabilities. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to children and young people in residential settings Support with day-to-day routines including personal care, education, activities, and emotional support Promote a safe, nurturing, and positive environment Work collaboratively with permanent staff and external professionals Maintain accurate and timely records in line with care plans and organisational policies Support young people in developing life skills, independence, and healthy relationships What Were Looking For: Experience working in a residential childcare or similar care setting is essential Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches Ability to build trusting, professional relationships with young people and staff Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to new environments quickly SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) & HNC in Social Services or equivalent is desirable SSSC registration (or willingness to register) required PVG Scheme membership required (or willingness to join) What We Offer: Competitive hourly pay (PAYE no umbrella companies) Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your schedule Opportunities for longer-term block bookings with consistent clients Ongoing support from our friendly, experienced team Potential to work across multiple services, gaining varied experience Ready to Apply? If youre a dedicated Residential Childcare Worker looking for flexible work and the chance to make a real impact, wed love to hear from you. Click Apply now or contact Sean Carruthers at 21 Health and Social Care for more information. 21 Health and Social Care is an equal opportunities employer. TPBN1_UKTJ

Children's Social Worker – Safeguarding / Duty and Assessment Blackpool £39 per hour Responsibilities Work with children and young people, families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.

Housing Support Coach - Young Person's Support Worker Salary: £24,355.50 a year Location:Stoke on Trent Hours per week:37.5 Contract type:Permanent Youll provide support and advice to young people who have experienced homelessness and other forms of social exclusion. Youll work with the team to manage the day-to-day running of the young persons 24/7 supported accommodation scheme and be the first point of contact for customers and visitors. Job requirements Support customers to move into the service, completing detailed and thorough sign-ups to make sure young people know the rights and responsibilities of themselves and Concrete. Cover all reception tasks including the phone, post and reception enquiries. Support customers to manage their rent and service charge payments, including benefit claims where necessary. Maintain the safety and security of young people and the building by supervising the entrance and exit of the building, and undertaking regular health and safety checks. Arrange appointments for customers, for example with their GP or DWP and accompany them where appropriate. Provide advice to them on housing, health, welfare benefit claims and other issues as necessary. Work with the local community and respond to neighbourhood concerns or queries when needed. Support the services income through the minimisation of void loss and arrears by reporting, monitoring and following up on maintenance jobs until completion. Youll also support with preparing void rooms for re-let and make sure the service is kept clean and tidy. Maintain a high standard of records, keeping all financial and admin systems up to date. What were looking for Educated to GCSE Level or with a good level of maths and English. Some experience dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment. Experience dealing with complex and difficult behaviours in relation to young people facing multiple disadvantages or the willingness to develop these skills. Great communication and administrative skills. Someone with a genuine understanding and compassion for people without a home, who wont judge but instead will empower customers and give them a voice. Someone who is flexible and adaptable, able to work to a rota that includes early mornings, afternoons and evenings. DBS check. Someone with a full UK driving license who can use their own vehicle for work purposes. Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! Please note - we will be interviewing as we go along, so the vacancy may close early if we find the right person. #Stoke #StokeonTrent #HousingSupportCoach #YoungPeople #Homelessness #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis TPBN1_UKTJ

An Outstanding rated, Independent Fostering Agency that is committed to supporting young people therapeutically are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team based in South London. You will have a generous salary of up to £47,000 per annum, a bonus of up to 10% of your salary and fantastic therapeutic fostering training and development, plus great career progression opportunities. This fostering agency closes over Christmas, and also provides home-working, all whilst working for an Outstanding rated agency. I am looking for qualified, SWE registered social workers with experience either working in fostering or adoption, or any children's services as a qualfied social worker, ideally with more than 2 years' experience. Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or

Charity Worker Have you worked with vulnerable groups, children, or young people through charity work or volunteering? Are you looking for a rewarding, flexible role where you can use those skills in a school setting? Were currently recruiting teaching assistants across Bath and nearby areas, and we

The opportunity: We are seeking a positive individual with a 'can do' attitude to work within the premises teams at Carshalton High School for Girls. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in facilities. You will be part of a wider Girls' Learning Trust Estates and Facilities team, who support each other, working collaboratively to solve common problems. What we offer: • An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of it's staff and students., • Benefits that include:, • Generous annual leave allowance (26 days plus 8 bank holidays, plus discretionary days, • Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependents Professional growth and personal wellbeing are central to our approach. We will provide continuous learning and development opportunities that will help staff thrive and progress their careers. We will uphold a culture that promotes kindness, collaboration and recognition, ensuring an open, safe, supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals feel heard, valued and are empowered to contribute to our mission. Key responsibilities for the role include: Supporting all aspects of site security, day to day repairs and minor works, daily site checks, supporting projects, porterage duties, supervision of contractors and opening and closing of the site as required. Please note that the following activities are intrinsic to the role and cannot be eliminated: • Working at height, • Working in confined spaces, • Use of equipment Candidates should refer to the essential criteria in the recruitment pack, however, key success criteria include but are not limited to: • Have evidence of training and experience relevant to the role and be willing to undertake training relevant to the role., • Demonstrate competence at basic building repairs and maintenance. Closing Date 7 January 2023 2pm • Shortlisting Date: 8th January 2026, • Interview Date: 15th January 2026 The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities. Sponsorship: We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Social Care Service in London. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your ca

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As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in childrens homes regulated by Ofsted across the Shropshire area. Youll support young people with emotional and behavioural needs, offering stability, encouragement, and practical help as they navigate lifes challenges. Bank Holidays Mileag

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• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, • Salary: £29,423 - £32,530, • Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, • Contract: Contract, • Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time, • Hours: 35 hours per week., • DBS Check: No, • Closing Date: 22/12/2025 at 23:59, • Analytical Skills: The ability to interpret and analyse data to inform decision-making and evaluate scheme effectiveness., • Proven experience (academic, voluntary, or professional) applying design or planning principles to propose improvements to the built environment, transport systems, or user experience, • Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%, • Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days, • Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner, • Flexible and hybrid working, • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service, • Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme, • Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms, • Bike to Work Scheme

About The Role Youth Support Worker Permanent, Part Time £24,786 to £26,089 per annum Location: Basildon Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 4th January 2026 About Us: We’re looking for a passionate and talented individual to join our Youth Service Team to support the development of youth work in the community. If you’re driven, innovative, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you! The role is part time, working 18.5 hours per week and will require evening and weekend work. The pro-rata salary will be from £12,393 to £13,045 per annum. Benefits: • Healthy work life balance., • Wide range of learning and development opportunities., • IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied., • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra., • Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards., • Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks., • Identify areas of need and opportunity within the community where a youth work programme can be identified to support the development of youth provision delivered by the community., • Support the development of services by working with the community to enhance their skills so they can be more independent in design and delivery of services., • Negotiate with young people and their communities on their involvement in the programme planning, implementation, and evaluation., • Contribute to and promote the programme to ensure that opportunities are accessible to all who wish to become involved., • As part of the team involve young people in the decision-making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their project and the wider community., • As part of the team respond to individual and group needs, this includes issues affecting young people, promoting self-awareness and self-esteem., • To deliver or support the direct delivery of youth work programmes as may be required, to include residential experiences for young people., • Take part in management supervision and the staff performance management scheme, to identify priorities and learning needs and to be responsible for the learning and development of self and to complete all required training and accreditation within 2 years of starting employment., • Follow Child Protection Guidelines and report any concerns using the correct procedure and comply with individual responsibilities for staff and young people, in accordance with work role, for health and safety in the workplace., • Ensure all duties and services provided are in accordance with the County Council Equal Opportunities Policy and Practice., • Be qualified at level 2 or above in a JNC recognised Youth Work Qualification or be prepared to undertake training, • Have a good level of numeracy and literacy, having achieved a grade C/4 in Maths and English., • Have experience of working with young people and communities which may be in a voluntary role., • Have the ability to build relationships and relate well to people., • Be able to work in a changing environment., • Be committed to challenging prejudice and ignorance., • Have the ability to develop work with young people and communities to achieve planned outcomes.

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