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Join Our Team at Fostering People!\n Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and foster families? At Fostering People, an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency, we empower our social workers to thrive and create positive change across the East Midlands. Role Overview\n Position: Senior / Supervising Social Worker Hours: 21 hours per week, flexible on days Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum FTE, based on experience Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract Location: North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire Why Join Us?\n We offer a range of fantastic benefits to support your work-life balance and professional growth: \n \n • £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme\n, • 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service\n, • Bank holidays\n, • Company pension\n, • Life Assurance x2\n, • Employee Discount Scheme\n, • Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees\n About Us\n Established in 2000, Fostering People has built a stellar reputation for providing exceptional support to children, foster parents, and our dedicated staff. With four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, we pride ourselves on our proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement. \n Our recent inspection highlighted: \n \n • Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies to enhance our services.\n, • High satisfaction levels among carers, who feel valued and well-supported.\n, • Exceptional training opportunities for both staff and carers.\n Your Role\n As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our friendly and dynamic team. Your responsibilities will include: \n \n • Recruiting, training, assessing, supporting, and supervising a diverse range of foster parents.\n, • Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.\n What We’re Looking For\n We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and foster parents. The ideal candidate will: \n \n • Possess excellent assessment and communication skills, both written and verbal.\n, • Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.\n, • Have a good understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.\n, • Share our innovative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced Supervising Social Worker.\n Hear From Our Team\n One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared: "Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. The support from management is exceptional, and the environment is open and inclusive, allowing you to share your ideas and grow your skills." Ready to Make a Difference?\n If you’re excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. \n Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. \n

Childrens Support WorkerThe organisation has a rewarding opportunity for a caring, practical and reliable person to provide direct support to children and young people with disabilities within their family homes.If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Family Support Worker, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Childcare Support Worker, Childrens Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Childrens Residential Support WorkerThis role is officially known as a Family Support AssistantSALARY: £25,185 to £25,538 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £14,634 to £14,840 + BenefitsLOCATION: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East MidlandsJOB TYPE: Part-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 21 hours 30 minutes per weekPlease Note: A valid Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is requiredJOB OVERVIEWThis is a rewarding opportunity for a Childrens Support Worker to provide practical care and support to children and young people with disabilities, helping families manage routines and promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.As a Childrens Support Worker, you will work alongside experienced colleagues and managers, providing support in family homes across Chesterfield and surrounding areas, including early morning and evening visits, split shifts and weekend work on a rota basis.The Childrens Support Worker will assist with personal care, showering or bathing, moving and handling, hoisting, getting children ready for their day or ready for bed, and may also support daytime care during school holidays.DUTIESYour duties as the Childrens Support Worker include:Personal Care and Support: Provide practical support with personal care, showering or bathing, moving and handling and hoisting in line with care plansFamily Home Support: Support children, young people and families within their own homes, helping with routines and agreed action plansIndependence and Wellbeing: Help improve and maintain independence, promote health and wellbeing and enhance quality of life for families in needCare Plan Delivery: Read and follow care plans, routines and set action steps for children and young people with complex needsSafeguarding and Safety: Follow safeguarding procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant processes while maintaining confidentialityCommunication and Liaison: Liaise professionally with managers, colleagues, families, carers and other agencies to support agreed outcomesMonitoring and Records: Record work undertaken, monitor changes in family circumstances and alert managers to any changes or concernsCommunity and Family Activities: Support parents and carers with engagement in universal activities, parent and child groups and local community networksCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALExperience of working with children, young people and families with complex or challenging needsExperience of personal care and moving and handlingUnderstanding of and empathy with the needs of vulnerable familiesAbility to read and follow care plansGood written and verbal communication skillsUnderstanding of dignity, respect, professional boundaries and safeguarding proceduresAbility to follow routines, carry out action plans and record changes in family circumstancesAble to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, as part of a team and aloneAbility to travel around Chesterfield and the surrounding area, with a driving licence and access to a carAble to speak fluent English to communicate fully with clients and the publicLevel 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent and The Care Certificate, or willingness to work towards these once in postThe right to work in the UK without sponsorshipDESIRABLEExperience of caring for other people in a work-based, voluntary or personal capacityExperience of using communication aids such as PECSGCSE English and MathsNVQ2/QCF Level 2 Health and Social CareBENEFITS25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous serviceFlexi time schemeGenerous local government pension schemeGuaranteed incremental annual pay increaseCycle to work schemeDiscounts at selected county leisure centres and much more!This role requires a DBS CheckAPPLY TODAYBy submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P15011Part-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJTPBN1_UKTJ

Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Technician Looking for a workshop where you're valued, supported, can grow your career and can enjoy a great work-life balance? Join Derby City Council and enjoy a varied role maintaining an essential fleet, with industry-leading annual leave and genuine opportunities to progress your career. We're looking for an LCV Technician to join our friendly, professional and highly skilled Fleet Services team. No two days are the same as you'll work on a diverse fleet ranging from car-derived vans and light commercial vehicles to minibuses, pathway sweepers and small plant equipment. If you would like to broaden your skills, we will fully fund your training to become an HGV Technician, including gaining your HGV Category C driving licence. You will also receive approved manufacturer and specialist vehicle technician training. There are also excellent opportunities to progress into supervisory, management and Fleet Management roles through the Councils succession planning programme. Unlike many workshop environments, we offer a role where you can enjoy a challenging and rewarding career without compromising on time with family and friends. Alongside an excellent work-life balance, you'll benefit from one of the most generous annual leave packages available, long-term job security and excellent career development opportunities. We'll provide all specialist tools, PPE and safety equipment. (Applicants are required to provide their own personal tool kit.) Additional payments Looking to earn more than the basic salary? As an LCV Technician you will have opportunities to increase your earnings through: • Standby/on-call rota minimum of 36 standby shifts per year, paid at £34.50 per shift., • Call-out overtime paid at time and a quarter, and at double time on bank holidays., • Additional overtime overtime outside of standby and call-outs is paid at time and a quarter, subject to service needs and while vacancies remain. Who We Are At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference. Join us and you'll become part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can grow your career while helping to shape Derby's future. The Opportunity As an LCV Technician, you'll become part of a dedicated workshop team responsible for maintaining a wide range of Light Commercial Vehicles and associated equipment. Your responsibilities will include: • Servicing, maintaining and repairing Light Commercial Vehicles., • Carrying out diagnostics and fault finding., • Repairing electrical and hydraulic systems where required., • Maintaining high standards of workmanship, compliance and vehicle safety., • Helping to ensure the Council's essential fleet remains safe, reliable and available for service. About You To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: • City & Guilds Levels 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent NVQ) in Light Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair., • Previous experience maintaining and repairing Light Commercial Vehicles., • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills., • A positive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship., • A willingness to participate in the out-of-hours standby rota. Experience working on tippers, tail lifts, hydraulic systems or specialist fleet equipment would be advantageous but isn't essential, as training can be provided. Why join Derby City Council? By joining Derby City Council, you'll be part of an organisation that is committed to making a real difference to the lives of our residents while supporting you to thrive, both professionally and personally. Alongside the opportunity to shape the future of our city, you'll benefit from a rewarding package that includes: Financial security • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) one of the UK's most valuable public sector pension schemes, offering a secure, defined benefit pension, life cover and financial peace of mind for you and your family, • Team Derby Rewards, giving you access to discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands, • The Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, providing a convenient and cost-effective salary sacrifice option to lease a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle Work-life balance • Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays (depending on your contract), so you have more time to rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most, • The option to purchase additional annual leave, giving you even greater flexibility throughout the year, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements apply to many of our roles, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance, • Flexible retirement options, where eligible, supporting a gradual transition into retirement while enabling colleagues to continue contributing their skills and experience, • Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities, including leave and workplace policies that help you balance work with caring commitments Learning and career development • Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to help you develop your skills and progress your career, • Leadership and management development programmes, including mentoring, professional qualifications and opportunities to develop at every stage of your career, • Workspaces designed to support productivity, wellbeing and effective service delivery Health and wellbeing • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar to help you look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, • Free annual flu vaccinations, supporting your health and wellbeing during the winter months, • The Cycle2Work Scheme, plus free cycle training, helping you save money, improve your fitness and reduce your environmental impact Community and inclusion • Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year, enabling you to support local communities and causes that matter to you, • Recognition and reward programmes, celebrating outstanding contributions and long service through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards, • The opportunity to help shape an inclusive and supportive workplace by joining one of our established Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. That's why we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and rewarding workplace where everyone can develop their career, feel valued and make a meaningful impact. Ready to Apply? If you're looking for a secure role with excellent benefits, varied and interesting work, outstanding training opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that values your skills, invests in your future and helps keep Derby moving. JBRP1_UKTJ

Project Engineer Derby £50,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits! Top Benefits: • Up to 10% employer pension contribution, • Private medical insurance + occupational health support, • Bonus scheme & life assurance (4x salary), • Generous holiday allowance that increases with service (plus bank holidays), • Electric vehicle & cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes The Company Join a globally recognised manufacturing organisation at the forefront of advanced materials innovation. Supplying into industries such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods, the business is known for its commitment to sustainability, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. The Derby site is a key hub for capital investment and operational development. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineer to take ownership of capital projects across mechanical systems, site utilities, and infrastructure. Reporting to the CAPEX Leader, you will manage projects end-to-end - from concept and design through to installation and commissioning. Key Responsibilities • Support long-term CAPEX planning, including project selection and prioritisation, • Develop engineering solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders, • Produce cost estimates (30% early stage, 10% detailed), • Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes, • Manage contractor selection and vendor engagement, • Oversee full project life cycle: design, construction, commissioning, • Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and delivery performance, • Maintain full technical documentation (P&IDs, SOP's, SLDs, etc.), • Track budgets, control costs, and report on financial performance About You • 5+ year's experience in a Project Engineering role (industrial/manufacturing environment), • Strong knowledge of steam systems and process pipework, • Mechanical qualification (HNC/HND/City & Guilds or equivalent), • Experience with ATEX environments (desirable), • IOSH or NEBOSH qualified (or working towards), • Proven contractor and stakeholder management experience, • CAD and SAP experience preferred, • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) Additional Benefits • Enhanced maternity, paternity & neonatal pay, • Paid emergency dependants, carers, and bereavement leave, • Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, legal & financial support), • Career development, training, and tuition support, • Inclusive workplace with active employee networks, • Health surveillance, company sick pay & annual flu vaccinations JBRP1_UKTJ

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. Early Years Educator Level 2 Reports to: Room Leader / Deputy Manager / Nursery Manager Location: Kids Planet North Wingfield Hours: As agreed in contract Job Purpose To provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Early Years Educator will work as part of a team to create a stimulating, safe and inclusive environment where children can learn and thrive. Key Responsibilities Childcare and Education Support children's learning and development through play and planned activities. Deliver high-quality care that meets each child's individual needs. Observe, assess and record children's progress in line with EYFS requirements. Encourage children's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Support children to become independent and confident learners. Key Person Responsibilities Act as a key person for a group of children. Build positive relationships with parents and carers. Share information regarding children's progress and development. Maintain accurate records and learning journeys. Safeguarding and Welfare Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all children. Follow all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. Report any concerns regarding a child's welfare immediately. Ensure ratios and supervision requirements are maintained. Environment and Resources Help prepare and maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment. Ensure toys, equipment and resources are clean, safe and appropriate. Support indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Team Working Work effectively with colleagues to provide outstanding childcare. Attend staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities. Contribute ideas to planning and nursery improvement. Act as a positive role model for children and colleagues. Professional Responsibilities Adhere to all nursery policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Support the nursery in achieving and maintaining high standards of care and education. Qualifications and Experience Essential Level 2 Early Years qualification recognised by the Department for Education. Knowledge of the EYFS framework. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Experience of working with young children in an early years setting. Desirable Paediatric First Aid qualification. Experience as a Key Person. Knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice. Skills and Attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues. Good organisational skills. Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative. Caring, enthusiastic and professional approach. Commitment to delivering high-quality childcare and education. If you'd like, I can also provide a matching person specification and job advert suitable for advertising the vacancy. Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. If successful, you will be overseeing a home that provides support to children with EBD. This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers or Deputy Managers ready to take the next step. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £65,000 per annum. As a Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include: • Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs., • Play a key role in all external audits., • Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan., • Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child., • Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy., • Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents., • Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team., • Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies. Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including: • Bonus scheme, • Work from home opportunities, • Enrolment and funding to required qualifications. To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack. Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus. Ref: (phone number removed)

Nursery Practitioner Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: £13.70 - £13.80 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join a welcoming early years setting in Derbyshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and is committed to providing high-quality care and education. Main Duties: Deliver the EYFS curriculum effectively, meeting the individual needs and interests of children. Maintain accurate records of key children's development and share progress with parents/carers. Build strong partnerships with families to support children's learning and well-being. Ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children. Report any concerns to the appropriate person (Manager, SENCO, DSL) while maintaining confidentiality. Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment. Participate in staff meetings, training, and occasional out-of-hours activities. Uphold all policies and procedures relevant to the role and setting. Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness at all times.Essential: Previous experience working with young children. Commitment to supporting children and their families. Friendly, flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team. Physically and mentally fit to work with children.Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE, BTEC, NVQ) or equivalent. Level 2 qualification and working towards Level 3.Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: GCA Approved Supplier opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities