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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your Speech and Language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider Speech and Language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SALT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced speech and language therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Baston House School – Kent BR2 7AB Salary: £35,000 - £53,200 FTE (DOE) plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period plus £3000 Relocation package. (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance) (T&C's apply) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon – Fri Part time hours may be considered) Contract: Permanent Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Baston House school Working collaboratively with the education team, you will work to embed Speech and Language Therapy approaches, wherever possible, at the whole school level through use of assessment, observation, consultation, training and joint interventions. Working with a cohort of pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs you will be supported through multi-disciplinary clinical teams, guided by our excellent practice and standards team and our OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. You will be allocated a designated clinical supervisor and be operationally supported by a Lead Clinician on site. You will have a high level of presence and visibility within the school and classroom, working collaboratively with education colleagues whilst also contributing to and coordinating staff training. Regular reviews, reflection and consultations with education staff colleagues will support the embedding of clinical excellence. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Baston House School, Kent – Baston House School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 19 For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree, • Valid and up to date HCPC Registration, • Registered member of RCSLT, • Minimum 3yrs practicing experience working at the level with this client group in a similar setting, • Highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience, • Experienced in multi-disciplinary working across a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance, • Highly experienced in communicating with and working with families/relatives and carers, • Highly experienced in developing training and in person presentations, • Highly experienced in providing professional and clinical supervision, • Highly experienced in taking part in research projects and conducting audits, • Skills Essential Desirable Exceptional relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills., • Exceptional communication skills (oral and written), • Excellent time management and organisational skills, • Advanced knowledge and highly experienced in the core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • £5000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply) We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 295416 #1 #Speechtherapy#speechandlanguagetherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation #CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. Teaching Assistant / Autism Practitioner – Baston House School Bromley, BR2 7AB | Salary: £24,675 (not pro rata) | Term Time Only | Permanent 37.5 hours per week | 4-Day Working Week coming soon! UK applicants only – sponsorship not available Make a difference close to home Would you love a role where every day feels meaningful — and your work truly changes lives? At Baston House School in Bromley, we’re looking for a kind, committed Teaching Assistant / Autism Practitioner to join our warm, supportive team. You’ll help pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential — in a school that values compassion, creativity, and teamwork. Whether you already have experience in education or are looking to start a rewarding new career, we’ll provide full training and ongoing support. Why you’ll love working with us • £24,675 per year (not pro rata), • Term-time only — enjoy school holidays off, • 4-Day Working Week — get paid for five days but work four!*, • Supportive, inclusive team environment, • Great training and development opportunities, • Pension, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits What you’ll be doing • Supporting pupils aged 5–19 with Autism in small class groups, • Encouraging independence, confidence, and communication, • Helping teachers prepare lessons and learning activities, • Providing emotional and practical support throughout the day, • You don’t need to be an expert — just bring enthusiasm, patience, and a genuine desire to help others, • Previous experience supporting children or young people with Autism or other Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable, but not essential — full training will be provided, • Adaptable, empathetic, and keen to work as part of a team, • Committed to helping pupils build confidence, independence, and self-belief Baston House School, part of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, provides specialist education for pupils aged 5–19 with Autism and complex needs. We ensure every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive, inclusive environment. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Earn £1,000 if you refer a friend who joins us! (T&Cs apply)! You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. #1

SEN Teacher – SEN Provision (Croydon/Sutton) | Temp to Perm.Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Teacher.Do you have a genuine drive to make a difference in the lives of young people who are Autistic, have Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties, ADHD and Severe Social Anxie

Leadership Scale - L8 to L15 (£63,117.Are you an Assistant Headteacher looking for a different role where you can have a high impact and shape a school with your vision? .SEND school that is seeking an Assistant Headteacher, catering for children and young people with Autism, MLD, an

Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications Contract Type: Permanent Working hours: full-time at 40 hours per week & part-time at 20 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins Sleep-ins:£50 Location: East Croydon closest station is Sanderstead Station, CR2 - one stop after East Croydon on the Southern Railway. Are you a Team Leader looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Team Leader for our new specialist Childrens home in Croydon. You will work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by experienced Residential Practitioners, as well as our Wrap Around and Education Teams. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. Watch our short video to gain an insight into our working life here at St Christophers About the Role As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing a 4 bed specialist short stay Home and looking after children aged 12 to 18 years old with complex needs; including Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Mental Health Disorders, Substance Dependencies and Learning Disabilities. Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism. St Christophers Academy At St Christopher`s we can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young peoples lives. When you join St Christophers, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role ,we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christophers Academy , please click visit our website . Check outour staff stories to see how you can develop your career with us We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. The successful candidate will have : Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent GCSE English and Maths grades A-C. One years experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting. An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people. Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care. An understanding of trauma informed practice. Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting. Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards. Excellent communication and team working skills. Ability to work shifts, including alternate weekend working and occasional sleep ins. In return we offer : Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, childrens right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christophers we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. For your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us. First stage- interviews will be held at our head office in Putney. Second stage- successful candidates will be invited to a second stage interview at one of our services. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement. It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked TPBN1_UKTJ

Behaviour Mentor Bromley Secondary School Immediate Start Behaviour Mentor Bromley Behaviour Mentor Supportive Secondary School Behaviour Mentor £95 - £115 per day Behaviour Mentor Immediate Start Are you experienced in supporting young people with behavioural or emotional needs? Can you build positive relationships and act as a role model for students? Do you have the resilience and communication skills to help create a calm and focused learning environment? If so, read on! About the role Behaviour Mentor I am currently working with a welcoming secondary school in the London Borough of Bromley that is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral support team immediately. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour across the school, working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, and families. Responsibilities include monitoring and recording behavioural incidents, supporting students in 1:1 and small group interventions, and liaising with parents to ensure effective communication and support strategies are in place. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, particularly those who need extra guidance and encouragement to succeed. About the school Behaviour Mentor This inclusive secondary school in Bromley is dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and aspirational environment for all students. With a strong emphasis on pastoral care and student wellbeing, the school fosters a culture where both staff and pupils are supported to thrive. Staff are encouraged to work collaboratively and are provided with continuous professional development to meet the evolving needs of their students. The schools vision is centred around equipping learners with the resilience, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. If you are interested in this Behaviour Mentor position, click apply now or contact Nick at Qualiteach for further details! TPBN1_UKTJ

SEND School - Autism Deputy Headteacher Croydon Leadership Scale - L8 to L15 (£63,117.00 to £74,329.00) Full Time - Permanent January 2026 Are you an Assistant Headteacher looking for a different role where you can have a high impact and shape a school with your vision? We are working with a SEND school that is seeking an Deputy Headteacher, catering for children and young people with Autism, MLD, and social and emotional needs. Whether you are already working in a SEND environment or a mainstream headteacher looking to transition to a specialist environment, we can help you find the right role for your career. Every role in senior leadership presents a different challenge. Yet sometimes you are restricted by remit, resource, or a narrow vision. Frustrations grow and the time for change arrives. Your career is important, so you will want to work with SEND experts who listen to you . • Naturally, you will want to feel you are understood and that your motivators, experiences, and skillset are utilised fully. The School: • A school with a great reputation in the local area, a dynamic and impassioned SLT department that strives to make a genuine difference for their pupils, • Supportive multidisciplinary teams Listening and responding to the voices of everyone in our school community and beyond. * Enabling our learners and the whole school community to be the best they can be * Accepting and celebrating individual differences and celebrating neurodiversity * Respecting our community in all areas of their life & learning * Nurturing the individual to develop autonomy and independence Where do we fit in?... We have a very different in our approach as you will see from the voices reviewing and recommending us. If you would like your journey so far to be recognised and respected, Parker Smith Inclusion is the right partner for you and your future. Review from an Executive Headteacher who found the right role working with Parker Smith Inclusion: “Their knowledge and expertise in recruitment within the SEND sector, where relationships are absolutely critical, is exceptional. This is evident through their personal approach and clear communication with candidates such as myself, as well as with the schools and businesses they represent” Please get in touch if you want to hear more about our SEND Headteacher opportunities. You can apply by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or Call us on and ask for Jamie Martinez. At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 300 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.

Basic salary: Up to £40,000-50,000 pro-rata (in addition, there is a bonus package) Days: 3 days or full-time Benefits: 28 days annual leave pro-rata Location: South East/South West London. The office is based in Wallington About Us Ascent Children’s Services is a growing, privately owned social care organisation that is passionate about providing high-quality care for children and young people. We are an independent therapeutic fostering agency rated outstanding by Ofsted and have two Children’s homes. We also have a Platinum Award from Investors in People. Ascent Children Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and engaging children and staff in policy and practice developments, expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively encourages feedback. Role Responsibilities We are looking for a therapist to work with the team predominantly in our fostering service, and, where required, the residential services. This will include leading in the design and delivery of services, and working closely with other therapists who are providing support to young people. You will be responsible for carrying out therapeutic activities with foster carers, children and young people at Ascent, assessing the needs of young people, providing one-to-one sessions, assessments, monthly foster care consultations, attending professional meetings to support/advocate for foster carers, delivering training and therapeutic workshops to foster carersand working with stakeholders including local authorities, schools, birth families etc. Strategic To support the senior team in the therapeutic development of Ascent Children Services, to consult and provide therapeutic support to the business units; to work with staff, foster carers in developing the therapeutic competence of the organisation; to provide remedial services to children and young people as appropriately agreed. To assist in the review of therapeutic support for children placed across the business and feed back to the senior team. To consult with any commissioned therapist as appropriate. Team To work individually with foster carers, residential staff in the planning for children by leading/ supporting with assessments, 28 assessments and support planning and risk assessment for all children and young people. Within the fostering team, this role would encompass: providing clinical supervision/consultation as appropriate to staff to support the service in its reflective practice to offer foster families monthly consultation attend professional meetings about the children offer support to the external network; education, birth families Children To undertake bespoke pieces of work to support family relationships with foster carers, crisis work, direct work with children/young people, supporting other stakeholders with therapeutic consultation, and preparing children to undertake longer pieces of therapeutic intervention. Training Creating specialist contributions to developing and delivering professional training programmes, e.g. therapeutic child care, therapeutic workshops. Projects To undertake any project work as appropriate, to support the wider services and clients, such as with school work, bespoke pieces of work with birth families, etc. Reporting To provide prompt analysis and timely delivery of reports to the team. A written report of work carried out and a monthly summary of work provided within the organisation. Requirements Qualified Therapist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist with current professional registration Hold a qualification in clinical supervision (desirable) Proven experience providing therapy to children and young people with SEMH and their parents or carers in a multidisciplinary and multiagency organisational context Knowledge and experience of trauma-informed and structured Therapy and Psychotherapy, both brief and long-term Applied knowledge of child and adolescent development and presentations, and interventions around complex developmental trauma, sexualised behaviour, neurodiversity, children and young people Confident in managing high-pressure conflict situations, uncertainty, rapid change and distress. Flexible, resilient, equanimous and collaborative in working style. You build working relationships that can withstand divergent perspectives and agendas and reach sufficient and practicable consensus to move forward. Experienced in effective multidisciplinary team working, including organisationally held confidentiality, effective interagency collaboration, shared decision-making, safeguarding and risk planning. High standard of assessment skills and report writing. For an informal conversation about this position, please contact Sita Alexander, Fostering Director, on or We will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no disabled applicant is placed at a substantial disadvantage. This person specification includes what we believe are fully justifiable essential and desirable selection criteria. Provided that the selection criteria unconnected with the disability are met, we will make ALL reasonable adjustments in order that someone with a disability can undertake the duties involved.

Job: Head of Design and Technology School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS inner London + TLR Contract: Permanent, full-time Start date: January 2026 Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary academy looking for a Head of Design and Technology (DT). The school is based in Lewisham, Southeast London, and they are part of a respected medium size Multi-Academy Trust. We are looking for an innovative and creative individual who can inspire students and lead an active Design and Technology team. The School and the MAT offer: • An extensive support network, • A wide range of professional development opportunities, • Attractive benefits package, • Free parking, • Teacher's pension, • Qualified teacher status (QTS), • Good honours degree in a Design and Technology subject, • Experience teaching your subject at KS3 and KS4 and a good knowledge of A levels, • An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results, • Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Head of DT job. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Skills and Knowledge The post holder must possess Must have a qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. Assessment and report writing skills, and be able to produce analytical and well-evidenced reports for internal and external use as required. Good interpersonal skills, establishing effective working relationships through which one-to-one supervision and support are offered to foster carers. Group work skills, facilitating support groups and foster carer team meetings. Working knowledge of existing agency Policies and Procedures and their application. Sound understanding of current legislation and good practice guidance that governs and informs the delivery and standards of fostering service provision, as well as general developments in social work. Purpose To recruit, assess, train, supervise & support, and review a range of foster carers. To ensure that National Minimum Standards (2011), Regulations, schedules, and formal notifications to Ofsted are adhered to in respect of the provision of Fostering Services. To manage a caseload of foster carers, ensuring an effective deployment of services and resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in care and in alternative arrangements. To work in partnership with the local authority social work teams and to fully enact and facilitate care plans for children in placement. Key Tasks Tasks specific to this post: The following tasks are indicative of those that may be expected from the post holder and are not an exhaustive list of all tasks that a post holder may undertake. Furthermore, if the demands of the agency require it, the post holder may be required to fulfil a range of agency-related tasks. “This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” General duties: To manage a caseload of foster carers to meet the placement needs and outcomes for children placed in their care. To supervise, foster carers, mentors and or social work assistants as required. To undertake assessments of prospective and existing foster carers in order to determine their suitability for approval or continued approval as carers. To accurately record and keep up-to-date information using the appropriate IT and Information systems, in accordance with the agency policy and procedures. To undertake duty tasks and Out of Hours (OOH) as part of the Ascent Fostering rota as directed by the Managers. To work out of hours as agreed. To promote standards which achieve equality of opportunity. To adhere to all relevant Policies & Procedures and foster guidance. To deliver training and workshops to foster carers. Work in partnership with the managers and key professionals to ensure that: Foster carers can keep children and young people safe. Foster carers and the “looked after” children and young people placed with them receive tailored, personalised support that improves the outcomes for them. Foster carers prepare children and young people placed with them and work with birth families, where there is a plan for rehabilitation home with their families or carers. Effective and constructive relationships with children, young people, their carer’s and their families, and partner agencies are promoted. Foster carer’s agreements, placement agreements, support plans and Safe Care policies are relevant, monitored and reviewed. Risk is effectively assessed and managed, and appropriate plans for each child or young person are in place and reviewed according to the needs of the child or young person. Recruitment and Assessment of Foster Carers: To participate in campaigns to recruit foster carers. To respond to inquiries from the public in relation to becoming a foster carer.To attend and participate in recruitment campaigns for foster carers on a planned rota basis throughout the year on evenings and weekends. To visit prospective foster carers To directly participate in the planning and delivery of training to prospective foster carers on a planned rota basis, evenings, and weekends. Consultation, Support, Feedback, Complaints & Representations: To contribute to, participate in the planning and delivery of support groups for a range of foster carers and alternative carers. To directly contribute to the planning and delivery of major fostering events e.g., Annual Foster carers Christmas lunch. To support consultation processes with foster carers and children placed in foster care and other alternative care arrangements. To provide information to respond to complaints and representations, and where appropriate, to attend specific meetings, e.g. Mediation, complaints interviews, and formal attendance to IRM panels. Service Quality, Audit, and Inspection: To contribute to and directly maintain and improve service quality, maintenance of all records to ensure that the National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations 2011 are complied with. Service Information: To directly contribute to the development and production of service information to foster carers e.g. Foster carers Newsletter, Website, Publicity material, information packs etc. Decisions Making The post holder will: Report safeguarding events to their manager and work in partnership with the local authority to ensure that Safeguarding and Fostering Policies and procedures are followed. Be responsible for professional decision-making in relation to the supervision, support needs training, provision of information to foster carers, and carers involved in alternative care arrangements. Be responsible for the foster carer’s agreement, placement agreement and risk assessments, safe care agreements and review of foster carers. Supervisory Responsibility for Foster Carers The post holder will be directly responsible for the supervision of approved foster carers, and carers where temporary approval has been granted. The post holder may be asked to supervise mentors and social work assistants. Staff Supervision The postholder will receive monthly supervision and undergo an annual appraisal. The social worker will share the responsibility of ensuring supervision is booked and takes place as appropriate. The frequency of supervision may increase according to the complexity of cases, where additional support is requested or during the Induction period. All staff are responsible for their own personal development and engage in training specific to Ascent’s therapeutic practice.

Service Delivery Leader Location: Bromley Salary: £15.75 per hour Hours Per Week: 37.5 Are you the candidate we are looking for? We are recruiting for a Service Delivery Lead. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the service is not registered with CQC as per the guidelines set by the Home Office. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, we strive to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As a Service Delivery Lead it will be your role to provide support to the staff and people supported. You will take full responsibility for the development and implementation of systems and processes, to ensure we are able to provide the highest quality of care and support. You will also be required to work with the relevant governing bodies on new business opportunities for the service. We are looking for a candidate who holds their CQC registration and their Level 5 in Health and Social Care, or are willing to work towards this qualification. You'll be working Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 16:30, with Bank Holidays off. We are a day centre that supports young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to learn and develop life-skills and build confidence. Our caring and friendly staff, encourage people we support to participate in various activities that challenges them to reach their full potential. Activities that include arts & crafts, sport, fitness and wellbeing, and gardening and horticulture Benefits We know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with us. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care: • Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement., • We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role., • Excellent training package provided for all staff., • Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years., • Pension Scheme. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to us. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.