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Fostering People Join an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency where social workers are trusted, supported and empowered to make a genuine difference to children and foster families across the West Midlands. Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker Hours: 28 hours per week, flexible on days Basic Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum FTE, dependent upon experience Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract Covering Area: Central West Midlands - Birmingham, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Shrewsbury Benefits • £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme, • 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, • Bank holidays, • Company pension, • Life Assurance x2, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Benefits will be pro-rated for part-time employees About Us Fostering People is an innovative and developing provider with an Outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents and dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following: • Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide., • Carers report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked-after children. They feel highly valued and respected as carer., • Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and carers are excellent. What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us We are currently looking to recruit a Senior / Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with Foster Parents in the West Midlands region. • You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of Foster Parents, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers said this about her experience of working for Fostering People: "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest." About You • An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently while also keeping in touch with team members and Foster Parents. The successful candidate will have excellent assessment skills and will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, with good IT skills and the ability to produce a high standard of report writing, • You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and hold current Social Work England registration. Recent experience in fostering and children's services is desirable, although less experienced candidates will be considered. You will possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding, • As an innovative agency, we are seeking applicants who possess a real drive and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced Supervising Social Worker Contact If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Laura Wicks, Service Manager, on 07587 669492. To be considered, please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:Wolverhampton, ENG-WV5 8AD

Psychotherapist Fostering | Hybrid | £33,000 - £51,000 Location: West Midlands (Hybrid Working) Salary: £33,000 - £51,000 DOE Hours: Full Time Make a real difference before placements reach crisis. We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Independent Fostering Agency looking to appoint an experienced Psychotherapist to join their growing therapeutic team. This isn't a traditional therapy role. You'll work closely with foster carers, social workers and children to provide early intervention, therapeutic support and practical guidance that helps keep families together and prevents placement breakdown. If you're passionate about supporting children in care while also empowering the adults around them, this could be an incredibly rewarding next step. The Role You'll provide therapeutic support across the fostering service through a combination of: Therapeutic assessments and interventions Supporting foster carers and staff with complex presentations Delivering therapeutic parenting and pre-approval training Attending planning and review meetings Producing high-quality therapeutic reports Providing consultation during periods of increased risk Working collaboratively with the wider therapeutic and social work teams The role is hybrid, however face-to-face work remains central. You'll regularly meet children, carers and colleagues both in the office and within the community. There may also be occasional support required outside normal office hours, with TOIL provided. What We're Looking For You'll ideally have: ? Qualified Psychotherapist (Diploma level or above) ? Registration with a recognised professional body (BACP, UKCP, BPS or equivalent) ? Experience working with children, young people and families ? Confidence delivering training to foster carers and professionals ? Excellent communication and report writing skills ? Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle ? Flexibility to respond to occasional urgent support requests What's on Offer Salary between £33,000 - £51,000 depending on experience Hybrid working Opportunity to influence practice across an established fostering service Clinical supervision and ongoing CPD Supportive multidisciplinary therapeutic team A varied role where no two days are the same The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and foster families every day. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job overview There is an exciting opportunity to join our Play Team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. Based on the Children's ward you will be required to support both colleagues and patients across all our paediatric areas including but not exhaustive of A21 - Acute, PAU, A22 - Children's Outpatients and A23 - Children's Surgery and Day case. You will be expected to work as part of the large MDT to manage a caseload of patients, providing therapeutic play interventions that help to alleviate anxiety, encourage engagement with treatment and intervention and promote physical and emotional wellbeing, that contributes towards an overall positive patient experience. Main duties of the job To plan and implement individual therapeutic play programmes to include preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures, distraction therapy and post procedure play. To undertake therapeutic assessments and devise play programmes for children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of their overall care plan. To contribute to the pre-assessment of children during pre- clerking for surgical patients, psychologically preparing children and parents/cares for admission to hospital. To assist nursing staff in basic child care needs as and when necessary in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust. To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regularly to ensure timely delivery of care and foster good working relationships, acting as a positive role model. The post holder will play an active part in the continuing development of the ward or department and actively contribute to the maintenance of an environment conducive to the delivery of high standards of patient care by promoting good communication and relationships between staff, patients, relatives and visitors. Working for our organisation The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Specification for job summary and main duties and responsibilities. Person specification Essential Essential criteria - NNEB/BTEC/NVQ 3 in Childcare - Recent extensive experience within a Children's setting - Hospital Play Specialist Certificate (HPSET) Desirable criteria - Experience within a health care setting --- Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process. Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Foster Carers Create a nurturing family home for children and young people who cant live with their birth family. This rewarding, skilled role involves everyday care, emotional support, and helping them build a brighter future. Community & connection Join local carer networks, events, and peer sup

Ready to make a difference to Children and Young People whilst taking a step forward towards your own career progression? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Ofsted Registered Children's Manager for our brand new beautifully furbished Children's Residential home to oversee the care and development of children within our facility based within the heart of Walsall. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and education for children, while also managing a team of staff members. This role requires a strong commitment to child welfare and the ability to foster a nurturing environment that promotes learning and growth. Responsibilities Manage the daily operations of the children's care facility, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement processes, including Regulation 45 reports, audits, improvement plans, and responses to Regulation 44 audits and local authority assurance visits. Monitor incidents, complaints, performance indicators, and outcomes for children. Develop and implement engaging programmes that support children's physical, emotional, and educational development. Manage staff induction, supervision, appraisal, performance, and development in line with safer recruitment practices and company policy. Ensure staffing levels, training, and research-based practice support high-quality care delivery. Maintain effective communication with parents, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure collaborative approaches to child welfare. Conduct regular assessments of children's progress and well-being, adapting programmes as necessary to meet individual needs. Ensure that safeguarding policies are adhered to at all times, creating a safe environment for all children. Manage administrative tasks related to the operation of the facility, including record keeping and reporting. Represent the home professionally in meetings and multi-agency settings, building strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and safeguarding partners while upholding organisational values, policies, and professional standards. Essential Requirements A recognised Ofsted qualification (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or NVQ Level 4 Children and Young People ) and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare. Minimum of 1 year experience in a managerial role within a childcare setting is highly desirable. Minimum of 2 years experience within a Residential setting. Strong knowledge of child development theories and best practices in early years education. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with children, parents, and staff. A commitment to ongoing professional development and training in childcare practices. An understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures is essential. Benefits Of Joining Our Team 3 Tier salary scale to reward proven experience and Ofsted Good-Oustanding inspections Sign on bonus - £1,500 - £2,500 Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Wellbeing programme Continuous development and training to upskill within your career from the get-go. Annual Leave allowance increased yearly Additional Bonus's for meeting quarterly KPI's to you and an allowance to treat your team. * Refer qualified staff scheme - RSW's, Senior's, Team Leader's and Deputies (£250 - £1,000k) We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives while fostering an inclusive environment for all staff members

Swiis Foster Care is a national leading Independent Fostering Agency with consistently Outstanding Ofsted inspections due in part to the high-quality service provided to our foster carers and children and young people in our care. As a Supervising Social Worker with Swiis, you will work closely with

Seeking a Senior Participation Officer to lead a team supporting children and families in fostering placements.

Set up by a former Foster Parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest communities of children's services providers. Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve out

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Seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents.

Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Support foster parents and their families to ach

You will join our established fostering & adoption team and be responsible for PAR-S assessments, adoption enquiries, preparation groups, providing post adoption support (in both group and individual family settings), responsible for Form F assessments, foster carer preparation groups, have an activ

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Warehouse Operative / Saw Operator Day Shift.Reach & Counterbalance FLT Experience.MondayThursday 7:30am5:00pm Friday 7:00am4:00pm.Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing and distribution business based in Leeds.Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced.This is

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE – NIGHT SHIFT.We are currently recruiting for.Operatives may also be required to work within a.This is a physically active and fast-paced warehouse role, requiring reliability, good attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.Voice picking and LLOP

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Location: Trafford Park, Manchester Hours: 2am-11am Monday to Friday, and alternate Saturday 8am-10am Salary: £29,208.About the Role We are looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative / Driver to join our growing team.This is a hands-on position responsible for ensuring stock i

Warehouse / Logistics Operative Nights x2.As a Logistics Operative, you will be responsible for supporting the warehouse and logistics operation, ensuring materials are moved safely and efficiently around the site.Previous warehouse or logistics experience.Valid M3 or M1 Side Loader licence.Good att

We foster a culture built on collaboration, respect and continuous development, ensuring every colleague feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.

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Warehouse Operatives Required DN16 3UA.Keeping the store clean and organised.Following health and safety procedures.General warehouse duties as required.Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential.Must be reliable, punctual, and have a good work ethic.Able to undertake manual handl

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Monday to Friday, 7:30am5:00pm.An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join a successful and well-established distribution business in Weybridge.The company distributes thermoplastic sheet, rod and tubing to customers throughout the fabrication, engineering and

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Goldsmith Personnel Ltd is a nationwide, 24-hour care agency supplying carers, nurses, and healthcare assistants across the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we continue to grow in response to the increasing demand for high-quality care. We pride ourselves on being an innovative and forward-thin

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You will work directly with children and young people with disabilities and their families, undertaking assessments, care planning, safeguarding, and statutory interventions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable.

Social Worker - Child In Need Team - Cheshire West - £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Children's Team based in Cheshire West.The successful candidate will have experience in Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need and C

Our client Isle of Wight Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Fostering service. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable.

A few of the children that are held by our team are cared for children, both on full care orders and section 20 agreements. These children are managed under care planning and fostering regulations with oversight of an independent reviewing officer. The team is made up of a manager, an advanced pract

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of integrated health and social care services, supporting adults to achieve safe, timely, and person-centred discharges from hospital. Key responsibilities include: Undertaking strengths-based assessments to identify care and support needs. Compl

Nurseplus Care at home, you'll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in the comfort of clients' homes. You will effectively become part of the family and everyday life, with the role encompassing everything from companionship, personal care, managing complex

Matched by our staff feeling proud, rewarded and making a difference by working in this special setting, this is perhaps quite a different carers role to what you might have expected. We provide respite, palliative and bereavement care for children with life-limiting conditions on a one-to-one basis

RJS Resourcing is recruiting Community Carers to join a well-established care provider on a long-term agency basis. Flexible Community Carer Choose Shifts That Suit You. Are you an experienced Carer looking for work that fits around your life?.

We are looking for Social Work Assistants to join the Children in Care Teams - To support Social Workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the City through the delivery of high quality service.

Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them underst. Supervisi