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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Doncaster.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£28,132 plus £40.77 per sleep in (approx.
£31,000 per annum OTE)
8.5% Allowance for Unsociable Hours into your salary on top
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Type: Permanent Location: Doncaster, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £28132 per annum + Council Allowances and Sleep In Payments
Posted: 2025-10-15 09:31:02
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We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for this not-for-profit specialist organisation in the Midlands.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation specialises in working with a therapeutic approach to Fostering and has done so successfully across the UK.
This growing organisation has an excellent reputation across all registrations.
About you
The successful candidate will have Social Worker experience within Fostering or Child Protection, Safeguarding, Looked after Children, Adoption, Duty & Assessment or Leaving Care Social Work teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
You will be covering a caseload across the East Midlands working full time hours.
What's on offer?
A salary of up to £40,000 dependent on experience
A homeworking allowance and car allowance included in this salary
Gym Memberships
Sick Pay
Bonuses
Mileage paid at 0.45ppm
Private Healthcare
Various high street discounts and incentives
Excellent training & development opportunities
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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Type: Permanent Location: Leicestershire, England
Salary / Rate: £37000 - £40000 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2025-10-15 09:00:09
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We are looking for multiple Early Years Assistants to join our nurseries in Southampton and the surrounding areas on an Agency Basis.
Drivers preferred
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK.
This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.
About the role:
You will ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the setting, building trust with both children and parents.
You will play a crucial role in the Early Years development of these children through play and other activities.
About You:
Previous experience in childcare (desirable)
Enhanced DBS Check
Passionate
Great communicator
Proactive
Desire to positively impact children's Early Years
Able to commit to minimum 2 Full Nursery Days (8am - 6pm/9am - 5pm)
What's on offer?
Minimum or National Living Wage (£12.21 - £12.40) depending on age, and experience
Full and part-time opportunities (flexible hours available)
Easily accessible via public transport and car
A friendly and supportive team
Holiday pay (12.07% per hour PAYE)
Weekly pay
Free training
Free parking
Dedicated consultant to enhance your CV and interview prep
Opportunities to win agency worker of the month
Potential to receive £200 referral bonus for Nursery Assistants
Potential to receive £250 referral bonus for Early Years Practitioners
For more information, please contact
Aaron Connolly - Recruitment Consultant
Telephone: 07441356501
Email: aconnolly@charecruitment.com
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Type: Contract Location: Southampton, England
Salary / Rate: £12.21 - £12.40 per hour + plus holiday pay
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:30:52
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and Children Looked After work.
About the team
The team consists of a small group of social workers that report to a senior practitioner.
Their work includes assessment, care planning, and permanency planning for children and young people, both of whom are in care proceedings, as well as children who are looked after following final court orders.
They are responsible for progressing work within the statutory framework for Looked After Children, which involves ensuring Looked After Children reviews, personal education planning meetings, and Looked After Children medicals are progressed within statutory timescales.
Sometimes the team works with a cohort of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and will be expected to take part in age assessments in their respect.
*Please note that the following opportunity is a Locum contract with a minimum duration of 3 months.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role.
You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working arrangements.
The opportunity to work for a “Good” Ofsted rated Local Authority
Enhance your CV and Skill set
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Dorset, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:23:23
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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a children's services, locality team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience (no visa sponsorship)
About the team
The team works in partnership with the children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily.
Creating plans for the children and the families will be made and reviewed every 12 weeks in this role.
About you
The ability to complete protect and care for the children is essential in this role.
Extensive assessment work, long term work and frontline (Child Protection, Children in Need, Assessment, Safeguarding) experience is part of the role.
Experience in section 47 and section 17 will also benefit you.
What's on Offer
£31.00/hr per hour umbrella (PAYE option will also be available)
Hybrid Working
Longer term cases - Connecting with the families
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £31 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:21:09
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and Children Looked After work.
About the team
The team consists of a small group of social workers that report to a senior practitioner.
Their work includes assessment, care planning, and permanency planning for children and young people, both of whom are in care proceedings, as well as children who are looked after following final court orders.
They are responsible for progressing work within the statutory framework for Looked After Children, which involves ensuring Looked After Children reviews, personal education planning meetings, and Looked After Children medicals are progressed within statutory timescales.
Sometimes the team works with a cohort of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and will be expected to take part in age assessments in their respect.
*Please note that the following opportunity is a Locum contract with a minimum duration of 3 months.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role.
You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working arrangements.
The opportunity to work for a “Good” Ofsted rated Local Authority
Enhance your CV and Skill set
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: South Gloucestershire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:21:00
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and Children Looked After work.
About the team
The team consists of a small group of social workers that report to a senior practitioner.
Their work includes assessment, care planning, and permanency planning for children and young people, both of whom are in care proceedings, as well as children who are looked after following final court orders.
They are responsible for progressing work within the statutory framework for Looked After Children, which involves ensuring Looked After Children reviews, personal education planning meetings, and Looked After Children medicals are progressed within statutory timescales.
Sometimes the team works with a cohort of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and will be expected to take part in age assessments in their respect.
*Please note that the following opportunity is a Locum contract with a minimum duration of 3 months.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role.
You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working arrangements.
The opportunity to work for a “Good” Ofsted rated Local Authority
Enhance your CV and Skill set
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Gloucestershire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:20:30
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and Children Looked After work.
About the team
The team consists of a small group of social workers that report to a senior practitioner.
Their work includes assessment, care planning, and permanency planning for children and young people, both of whom are in care proceedings, as well as children who are looked after following final court orders.
They are responsible for progressing work within the statutory framework for Looked After Children, which involves ensuring Looked After Children reviews, personal education planning meetings, and Looked After Children medicals are progressed within statutory timescales.
Sometimes the team works with a cohort of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and will be expected to take part in age assessments in their respect.
*Please note that the following opportunity is a Locum contract with a minimum duration of 3 months.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role.
You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working arrangements.
The opportunity to work for a “Good” Ofsted rated Local Authority
Enhance your CV and Skill set
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:19:53
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and Children Looked After work.
About the team
The team consists of a small group of social workers that report to a senior practitioner.
Their work includes assessment, care planning, and permanency planning for children and young people, both of whom are in care proceedings, as well as children who are looked after following final court orders.
They are responsible for progressing work within the statutory framework for Looked After Children, which involves ensuring Looked After Children reviews, personal education planning meetings, and Looked After Children medicals are progressed within statutory timescales.
Sometimes the team works with a cohort of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and will be expected to take part in age assessments in their respect.
*Please note that the following opportunity is a Locum contract with a minimum duration of 3 months.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role.
You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working arrangements.
The opportunity to work for a “Good” Ofsted rated Local Authority
Enhance your CV and Skill set
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Wiltshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:19:13
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Support Worker - Children's Residential Home - AylesburyFlexible Agency Shifts | £13.78 PAYE + Holiday Pay / £17.21 Umbrella
Do you have the Right to Work in the UK and experience supporting children with complex needs? We're looking for caring and committed Support Workers to join our team!
About the Role:Join a dedicated residential setting in Aylesbury supporting a young person age 18 with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
You'll work as part of a supportive team providing high-quality care and a positive experience for every child.
Key Details:
Flexible hours - 0-hour contract
Shifts available between 7:00am - 10:00pm
Requirements for you as the Support Worker:
Previous experience supporting children and young people, ideally with mental health
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult)
Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
Ability to travel to Aylesbury
Pay:
£13.78 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay (12.07%)
£17.21 per hour Umbrella
Weekly pay
Benefits for you as the Support Worker:
Flexible working pattern to suit your lifestyle
Weekly pay (initial month)
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and progression opportunities in social care
Interested?For more information or to apply, contact Neave Winterbourne:nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com0118 948 5555
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Type: Contract Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £13.78 - £17.21 per hour + Holiday Pay
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:16:27
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Looked After Children Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post permanent qualified experience.
About the team
This team is responsible for undertaking ongoing assessment work and intervention with children and families.
The team ensure plans are made for the children and the families, carrying out CLA plans and other relevent legislative assessments.
This team operate to a admirbale service, providing themselves on the effective communication they have within the team.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' permanent experience is required for this post.
The ability to complete court work and protect the children is essential in this role.
Extensive assessment work, long term work and CP experience is part of the role.
A valid and clean driving license and car is essential.
What's on Offer
Up to £33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
'Good' Ofsted inspection results
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
Hybrid Working
Caseload numbers are managed carefully by management
For more information, please get in touch
Zoe Bellinger - Team Leader
Please call on 07384466390 or email zbellinger@charecruitment.com for more information.
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Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: £33 - £33.3 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:16:25
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We are Looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.
The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount.
Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.
About you
The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.
Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.
What's on offer?
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Devon, England
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:15:57
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A recently 'good' rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for a Head of Service for their SAFEGUARDING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICE.
Salary up to £91,500 - PERMANENT POSITION
You will be part of a permanent senior management team.
You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight, and ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.
As a strategic leader you will be expected to contribute to the operational management and development of the wider service, working closely with the Assistant Director and other Heads of Service for Children's Services.
As a qualified and registered Social Worker, with a proven track record of successfully managing children social care services, you will have excellent leadership skills and a proven record of successfully improving and transforming services.
Ideally you will also have experience of working with ‘Signs of Safety' or a similar strengths and relationships based practice framework.
PERMANENT ROLE - £91,500 (INCLUSIVE OF OUT OF HOURS, SPECIAL SKILLS PAYMENT, AND MARKET FORCES PAYMENT)
Hybrid working embraced, however travel regularly to the authority's offices in Chatham, Kent.
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £55607 - £63607 per annum + £3,000 annual payment
Posted: 2025-10-14 17:08:22
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We are Looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.
The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount.
Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.
About you
The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.
Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.
What's on offer?
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Gloucestershire, England
Posted: 2025-10-14 16:54:27
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We are Looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.
The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount.
Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.
About you
The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.
Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.
What's on offer?
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: South Gloucestershire, England
Posted: 2025-10-14 16:53:37
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We are Looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.
The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount.
Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.
About you
The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.
Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.
What's on offer?
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Wiltshire, England
Posted: 2025-10-14 16:52:22
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We are looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join an experienced team of practitioners.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years of post qualified experience
About the team
The fast-paced team works to independently undertake cases to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner.
In this role, assessing risk factors will be important to then follow and create care plans/ packages (Care act 2014) for the patients to be discharged, and making sure this is done at the right time.
We are a new supportive team of social workers who are based at Wythenshawe hospital in South Manchester.
The team has a 'home first' approach where we aim to safely assess people in hospital and support them to return home, or if they are unable to, complete assessments for 24hr care.
The role includes duty work, attending board rounds and working closely with health colleagues to get best outcomes for patients.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
Experience in working with children and adults is important to be able to build a rapport with the patient.
Ability to help them express their needs and make informed decisions and contribute to service planning lends well to this role.
What's on offer?
£30.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options will also be available)
Hybrid working scheme
Easily accessible by public transport
Supportive management team
Free access to CPD webinars through Charles Hunter Associates
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 15:06:48
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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a children's services, specialist court team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience (no visa sponsorship)
About the team
The team works in partnership with the children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily.
Creating plans for the children and the families will be made and reviewed every 12 weeks in this role.
About you
The ability to complete protect and care for the children is essential in this role.
Extensive assessment work, long term work and frontline (Child Protection, Children in Need, Assessment, Safeguarding) experience is part of the role.
Experience in section 47 and section 17 will also benefit you.
What's on Offer
£33.300/hr per hour umbrella (PAYE option will also be available)
Hybrid Working
Longer term cases - Connecting with the families
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Staffordshire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 15:06:42
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team work in partnership with the children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily.
Creating plans for the children and the families will be made and reviewed every 12 weeks in this role.
Visits to the children at their homes every 6 weeks is essential in order to be able to make the best decisions for each case.
In this role the team will also attend IPCP meetings.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
The ability to complete court work and protect the children is essential in this role.
Extensive assessment work, long term work and CP experience is part of the role.
A valid and clean driving license and car is essential.
What's on Offer
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
'Good' Ofsted inspection results
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
Hybrid Working
Longer term cases means better relationship building with families
Caseload numbers are managed carefully by management
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07555 1805546
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Type: Contract Location: East Midlands, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-14 15:06:39
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Do you have vast experience at Senior level overseeing transformation programmes for local government? I am seeking a strategic leader to join a lccal authority in the South East as their new Chief Strategy Officer (within Children's Reforms and Transformation).
This pivotal role will drive the design and delivery of the Families First Partnership Programme (FFPP) and wider system reform, ensuring services for children, young people and families are integrated, innovative, and future-ready.
The successful candidate will lead a multi-agency transformation programme across Children's Social Care, Education, SEND, and wider council services, aligning with national policy and local priorities—including preparation for potential Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
What you'll do:
Lead strategic transformation across People Services, with a focus on children's wellbeing and safeguarding.
Oversee the implementation of the Children Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the authority's response to Families First statutory guidance.
Coordinate multi-agency delivery plans and ensure alignment with emerging unitary authority models.
Represent Medway at regional and national forums, influencing policy and advocating for system reform.
Promote digital innovation, data-led decision-making, and collaborative working across services.
Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £73000 - £87000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-13 17:14:54
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A recently 'Good' rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for a Social Worker to join their Fostering Team specialising in working with Connected Carers. As the Social Worker, you will contribute to the assessment of Connected Fostering carers.
This role is a full-time, and permanent position.
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £46,000 per annum
Market supplement of £5,000
Retention Payment - £3,000
Contributory Pension Scheme
Progression Opportunities
Child Care Vouchers
Additional Benefits
Your responsibilities :
Contribute to the assessment of connected carer arrangements, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign.
Co-hosting information sessions.
Attend regular review meetings with the assessed / private fostering arranged families
Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £43500 - £50000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-13 17:02:49
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A recently CQC 'Good' rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for an Social Worker, within a Hospital team.
This post works within an integrated discharge team to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner.
This service covers both the acute and non-acute sites across the authority and out of area hospitals.
We have been at the forefront of changes in the hospitals discharge to assess model.
This can either be in a health bed, social care step down bed or in the persons' own home.
This role also includes a role in the emergency department of the acute hospital by working with other health colleagues.
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £45,830 per annum plus £3,000 paid in monthly instalments, plus a £1,000 welcome payment paid after 6 months.
Local government Pension Scheme
Progression Opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £42700 - £45300 per annum + £4,000 welcome payment and retainer
Posted: 2025-10-13 17:00:09
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The Company:
Been established for over 30 years.
A globally recognised pioneer in research, design and product development.
Fantastic career potential and progression.
The Role of the Product Advisor
The main role as the new Product Advisor is to sell a portfolio of seating, standing, mobility, sleeping therapy and bathroom equipment.
Demonstrating and advising customers to identify their needs and suggest appropriate solutions.
You will also conduct assessments, set-ups and reviews of equipment in schools, homes or clinics to ensure appropriate solutions to a child's postural needs.
Selling into Education, Health and Social i.e.
Special Schools, Social Care, NHS.
Most accounts have some products so it’s about upselling into these accounts and really nurturing them.
Will be supported by a first- class Customer and Sales Support Team.
Covering: Warwickshire, Shropshire, Cheshire and Leicestershire.
Benefits of the Product Advisor
£30k-£45k basic salary
Bonus of £12k-£16k
Van
Phone
Laptop
Health benefits
Pension
25 days holiday
The Ideal Person for the Product Advisor
Ideally looking for someone that comes from a related background and dealing with children.
(Seating, standing, mobility, sleeping therapy and bathroom equipment).
Must be really amiable, friendly, consultative in your approach.
Occupational Therapist with good commercial awareness and acumen.
Will consider OTs/Physiotherapists preferably with commercial experience or OTs/Physios with the ability to adapt to a commercial role.
If you think the role of Product Advisor is for you, apply now!
Consultant: Rio Barclay
Email: riob@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no.
020 8629 5144
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector.
We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Warwickshire, Shropshire, Cheshire &Leicestershire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Full-Time
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £45000 Per Annum Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-13 15:48:29
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Teaching AssistantStart Date: ASAPLocation: Walworth, Southwark, LondonFull/Part-time: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
About the Role / School
Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference in a child's education? We are currently seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding primary school located in Walworth, Southwark.
This welcoming and high-achieving school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every pupil receives personalised attention.
The Teaching Assistant will be joining a dynamic and supportive team that delivers a broad and enriching curriculum designed to inspire and engage young learners.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection (April 2024), the school was rated ‘Outstanding' across all areas, a reflection of its strong leadership, exceptional teaching standards, and commitment to pupil well-being.
The successful Teaching Assistant will play a key role in maintaining these high standards and helping pupils thrive academically and personally.
Job Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, your day-to-day duties will include:
Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 to achieve learning goals.
Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.
Providing one-to-one and small group support where needed.
Encouraging positive learning behaviours and emotional development.
Helping to create an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
Supporting the school's values and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning.
The Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and leadership staff to ensure each pupil receives the best support possible.
Qualifications / Experience
To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, you must have:
An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
The Right to work in the UK
Previous experience working with children in a school or similar setting (preferred but not essential)
A genuine passion for supporting education and child development
If you're an aspiring teacher, this Teaching Assistant opportunity offers valuable classroom experience in a school that values growth, teamwork, and professional development.
Next Steps
If this Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Mary at Teach Plus.Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency.
Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.
We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.
With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.
We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Southwark, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £105 - £115 per day
Posted: 2025-10-13 15:41:27
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Teaching AssistantStart Date: ASAPLocation: Mortlake, LondonFull/Part-time: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
About the Role / School
Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a warm, supportive school community? We are currently seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful Catholic primary school in Mortlake.
This thriving and close-knit school has a rich heritage and a mission rooted in compassion, enjoyment, and excellence.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be joining a team committed to nurturing each child's intellectual and personal growth from Reception through Year 6.
The school offers a broad and thoughtful curriculum, underpinned by strong values and a caring ethos.
Staff and governors work together to ensure inclusion, equality, and diversity remain at the heart of school life.
Parents are actively engaged through clubs, the PTA, and ongoing communication, creating a true sense of community.
With strong leadership and a focus on helping every child aspire and succeed, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to make a genuine difference in education.
Job Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils' learning and development across all year groups.
Working closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
Providing one-to-one or small group support to pupils who may need additional guidance.
Promoting inclusion and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Assisting with classroom preparation, resources, and general organisation.
Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning.
The Teaching Assistant will play an active role in supporting the school's Catholic ethos and values, ensuring that compassion and respect underpin all interactions with pupils and staff.
Qualifications / Experience
To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, you must have:
An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
The Right to work in the UK
Previous experience supporting children in a primary school setting (desirable)
A positive, nurturing attitude and a commitment to helping children thrive
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to start their career in education, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
Next Steps
If this Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Mary at Teach Plus.Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Teach Plus is a 5-star Google-rated, London-based education recruitment agency.
Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role — our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.
We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help you progress in your education career.
With over 17 years of experience, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London and can offer a range of opportunities — from short-term and long-term roles to permanent placements and daily supply work.
If you're ready to take the next step in your education career, apply today to join this exceptional school as a Teaching Assistant in Mortlake!
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Type: Contract Location: Wandsworth, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £105 - £115 per day
Posted: 2025-10-13 15:34:03
