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An Opportunity Has Arisen for a Patent Specialist to join a renowned company known for its pioneering research and development in sustainable materials.
As a Patent Specialist, you will be contributing to the company's intellectual property strategy, ensuring robust patent protection and effective management of their portfolio.
This role can be full-time or part-time offering a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 and benefits.
You Will Be Responsible For:
* Supporting research teams with intellectual property advice across a range of technology projects.
* Analysing third-party patents to identify potential risks and advising on appropriate mitigation strategies.
* Coordinating with inventors and external legal counsel to prepare and file patent applications that ensure optimal protection.
* Managing the company's patent portfolio and monitoring its development and renewal processes.
* Leading internal patent reviews and providing strategic input on intellectual property matters.
* Maintaining communication with global patent agents and external legal representatives.
* Promoting awareness of intellectual property best practice across research and innovation teams.
* Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in IP management.
* Ensuring compliance with relevant legal, safety, and environmental procedures.
What We Are Looking For:
* Previously worked as a Patent Analyst, Intellectual Property Specialist, IP Analyst, Patent Administrator, Patent Specialist, or in a similar role.
* A doctorate in Chemistry, Physics, or Biochemistry, or equivalent experience within a scientific research or intellectual property setting.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Ability to understand and engage with new and emerging technologies.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical matters clearly.
* A proactive and curious approach with a genuine interest in driving innovation through intellectual property.
What's On Offer:
* Competitive salary
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Additional day off for your birthday.
* Private medical and dental cover
* Life assurance,
* Income protection
* Pension scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid leave for voluntary and charitable work.
* Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative organisation where your expertise in intellectual property can make a real impact.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:23:25
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Job Title: Electrical Fitter Location: St Helens Salary: £28k DOE Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (3:30pm finish on Fridays)About the Role: We are looking for a skilled Electrical Fitter to join a growing manufacturing business in St Helens.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a clean, modern workshop for a company specialising in vehicle conversions, installations, and fleet solutions.
The business has a strong order book and offers excellent support and career development opportunities.Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Fitter:
Run wiring looms through vehicles.
Terminate and connect cables to electrical systems (lights, beacons, reversing cameras, etc.).
Perform splicing, trunking, soldering, and general electrical installation.
Fit subframes, bodies, and equipment to commercial vehicle chassis.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and fitting instructions.
Use hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment to deliver high-quality installations.
Install hydraulic and electrical components, ensuring correct alignment.
Carry out quality checks to ensure work meets company and client standards.
Work as part of a small, supportive team in a busy workshop environment.
Benefits of the Electrical Fitter:
Competitive hourly rate £13-£13.50 DOE
Overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates.
20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown).
Early finish on Fridays.
Ongoing training and development within a supportive team environment.
If you would like more information about the Electrical Fitter position, please contact Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Greater Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £28000.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:22:43
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A family owned, therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency based in South East London is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to cover a caseload over North Kent region.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
Salary to £40,000 per annum
25 Days Annual leave plus bank holidays
Car Allowance of £2100 per annum
Therapeutic training
Pension Scheme
Learning and Development Opportunities
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on 07587 03100 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: South East London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £36000 - £40000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:02:55
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We are working with a leading Fostering Charity in recruiting for a Supervising Social Worker to cover a caseload over the Hampshire area.
This is a full-time, permanent position, and is a FULL TIME post, however this organisation operates a 4 day working week, but paid for 5 days/full-time hours.
What is in it for you?
Salary up to £43,500 per annum - package of £46,000 per annum
31 Days Annual Leave PLUS bank holidays
Car allowance of £4800
Out of hours payments of £1200
Pension Scheme
Healthcare Membership and Dental Cover
35 Hour Week
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Your responsibilities as a Supervising Social Worker:
Recruitment, Training and Continued Support of Development of Foster Carers
Carrying out assessments
Finding and Supporting Placements
Support Prospective and Approved Foster Carers Attending Panel
Assist in the Provision of Reviews and Documentation for Panel
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Hampshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £39500 - £46000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:02:13
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We are working with a leading Fostering Charity in recruiting for a Supervising Social Worker to cover a caseload over the Hampshire area.
This is a part-time, permanent position, and is a 3 day week but paid for 4 days.
What is in it for you?
Salary up to £43,500 per annum pro rata
31 Days Annual Leave PLUS bank holidays
Car allowance of £4800 FT paid
Out of hours payments of £1500
Pension Scheme
Healthcare Membership and Dental Cover
22 Hour Week
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Your responsibilities as a Supervising Social Worker:
Recruitment, Training and Continued Support of Development of Foster Carers
Carrying out assessments
Finding and Supporting Placements
Support Prospective and Approved Foster Carers Attending Panel
Assist in the Provision of Reviews and Documentation for Panel
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Hampshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £39500 - £43500 per annum + £5,000 car allowance
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:02:09
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An innovative, Essex based private fostering agency are looking for a Placement Social Worker to join their team.
This is non caseholding and comes with a salary of up to £45,000 per annum.
You will be facilitating the appropriate placement of Looked After Children within the agency's fostering households, and efficiently and effectively processing incoming Local Authority referrals for foster placements, working with other relevant members of staff to progress matching and placement planning, with the joint aim of making well-matched placements with experienced foster carers.
This is a full time, permanent position with opportunities to work from home, however you would be expected to visit the company's office in Essex 3 times a week.
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £45,000 per annum
NON case holding
Flexible working hours
Sick pay
On-site parking
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Essex, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £38900 - £46000 per annum + Additional Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:02:08
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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: 2025-10-24 17:02:08
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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: 2025-10-24 17:02:07
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A good rated, family owned Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to play a key role in ensuring that they continue to provide an excellent service to children, foster carers, and placing authorities.
As the supervising Social Worker, you will be covering a caseload of foster carers over the South London region.
This role is full-time and permanent, plus home-based.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
Salary up to £47,000
Generous Annual leave of 30 days
Performance related bonus scheme
Career Progression Opportunities
Regular training and development
Additional Discounts
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 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: South London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £45000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:57
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A small, specialist Therapeutic fostering agency, are looking for a Supervising Social Worker, to work part-time to supervise a small number of carers around Norfolk and you will be based from home.
You will work 3 days a week.
This role is a part-time, homeworking, permanent position and will be supported by a very experienced team around you, including a Registered Manager with more than 20 years experience in the fostering social work field.
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £40,000 per annum
28 Days Annual leave
SMALL, manageable caseload
Excellent training & development opportunities
Car Allowance plus mileage 0.45p per mile
Contributory pension
Health Care plan
Employee Discount Platform
Additional Benefits
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Norfolk, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £37000 - £40000 per annum + car allowance
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:55
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A 5 times “Outstanding” Ofsted rated Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency are looking for Supervising Social Worker to join their team in London.
This is a full-time and permanent position.
Ideally, you will need to have a background within a Fostering Team as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent Fostering Agency or a Therapeutic Fostering Agency.
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £44,000
Therapeutic DDP training
28 Days Annual leave
Birthday day off
Contributory pension Scheme
Progression Opportunists
Healthcare
Additional Bonuses
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: £42000 - £45200 per annum + Additional benefits
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:52
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A well-renowned multiple service providing Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Supervising Social Worker covering North Oxfordshire.
As the Supervising Social Worker, you will be supporting and developing the skills of the foster carers around Banbury, Bicester, Faringdon areas.
This role is a home-based full-time, permanent position and a competitive salary of up to £41,000.
The ideal candidate will have experience preferably within a fostering or adoption service.
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £41,000 per annum
The flexibility to work in a partly home-based role
Annual leave of 27 days + 8 public holidays + birthday off
Car Allowance - £0.45p per mile + £100 per month
Contributory pension
Private healthcare
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Supervision and Management of carers
Contribution to Foster Carer & Social Worker training
Partaking in the out-of-hours duty rota
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £39000 - £41000 per annum + Car allowance
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:49
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A family owned, therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to cover a caseload over the South East London area. This role is a full-time, and permanent position and home based 4 days a week.
This is a 12 month maternity cover post, with the long term aim of it being extended to a permanent role due to growth of the agency.
Benefits for you :
Salary up to £42,000 per annum
Home working 4 days per week
25 Days Annual leave
Car Allowance
Pension Scheme
Learning and Development Opportunities
Wellness Programme
Additional Benefits
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on 07587 03100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Contract Location: South East London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £42000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:35
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An innovative and dynamic fostering agency that specialises in providing first class fostering services to children and young people are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team covering cases across London.
This is a full time, permanent position with opportunities to work from home, however you would be expected to visit the company's office in East London on occasion.
You will be allocated families in a commutable distance form your home
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
Salary up to £47,000 per annum
Work from home opportunities
Small caseload of 5
Flexible working hours
Sick pay
On-site parking
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Regular supervision visits to foster carers, children and young people
Maintenance of full recording of contacts and visits with foster carers, including identifying their strengths, and areas that need further development.
To support foster carers in meeting the needs of children in placement
Ensure that statutory Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards are adhered to.
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £38900 - £47000 per annum + Additional Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:32
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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: 2025-10-24 17:01:27
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WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITMENT FOR A NUMBER OF PERMANENT SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORK POSITIONS ALL OVER THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND.
We have full-tme and part-time positions with many great opportunities to develop your career within Children's Social Work.
Benefits for you :
Salaries up to £57,500 per annum
Bonuses
Home working / remote working
part-time or full-time available
Training and Development Programmes
Travel Packages (car allowance usually around £3k per annum) or company cars
Pension Scheme
Flexible Working
Healthcare
Other Benefits
LOCATIONS:
London (various areas)
Essex
Kent
Surrey
Sussex
Berkshire
Middlesex
Hertfordshire
Hampshire
Bedfordshire
Buckinghamshire
Suffolk
Salaries up to £57,500 per annum (with some paying bonuses, car allowances, company cars and other benefits)
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: South East England, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £57500 per annum + Bonuses and car allowances, company car
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:26
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A Leading Social Enterprise is looking for a Supervising Social Worker/Senior Practitioner to be based in East London, looking after a group of foster carers around East London and parts of Essex.
This is a full-time, permanent position with predominantly home working.
This agency are happy to recruit for an SSW or Senior SW, whereas the latter will hold a smaller caseload, but will be part of working with additional tasks.
Salary is up to £44,500 per annum plus a car allowance of £4,500 - total package £49,000 (up to)
As the Supervising Social Worker/Senior Practitioner, you will have experience within fostering with a knowledge or experience of practising with a Therapeutic Approach. Ideally, within an Independent Fostering Agency or Charity or not for profit organisation.
Benefits for you:
Salary is up to £44,500 per annum plus a car allowance of £4,500 - total package £49,000 (up to)
25 Days Annual leave plus bank holidays
Therapeutic training
Car Allowance
Company Pension Scheme
Childcare Vouchers
Healthcare Scheme
Your responsibilities:
Undertake Initial Visits
Carrying out assessments
Supervise and Support foster carers
Promote, Develop and Deliver Training Programmes to Foster Carers
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Essex, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £37500 - £49550 per annum + Car allowance
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:22
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An Outstanding rated, Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency that is committed to supporting young people therapeutically are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team based in South London.
You will have a generous salary of up to £52,500 per annum, a bonus of up to 5% of your salary and fantastic therapeutic fostering training and development, plus great career progression opportunities.
This fostering agency closes over Christmas, and also provides home-working, all whilst working for an Outstanding rated agency.
I am looking for qualified, SWE registered social workers with experience either working in fostering or adoption, or any children's services as a qualfied social worker, ideally with more than 2 years' experience.
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £44000 - £52500 per annum + Yearly bonus payment
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:22
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A small, specialist Therapeutic fostering agency, are looking for a PART TIME Supervising Social Worker to supervise a small number of carers around Norfolk and you will be based from home.
You will work 3 days per week and look after a small group of experienced foster carers.
This role is a part-time, homeworking, permanent position and will be supported by a very experienced team around you, including a Registered Manager with more than 20 years experience in the fostering social work field.
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £40,000 per annum
a 3 day week
28 Days Annual leave
SMALL, manageable caseload
Excellent training & development opportunities
Car Allowance plus mileage 0.45p per mile
Contributory pension
Health Care plan
Employee Discount Platform
Additional Benefits
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Norfolk, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £37000 - £40000 per annum + car allowance
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:18
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A North West London local authority are looking for a Qualified Social Worker within Adults services to work in a HOSPITAL DISCHARGE TEAM.
Benefits for you :
Salary up to £52,400 per annum
32 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays
£8,000 Relocation Allowance
LGPS Pension Scheme
Sick Pay
Flexible Working
Your responsibilities:
You will provide a high quality and effective social work service, which responds to the needs of people with lived experiences with care and support needs, their informal carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines.
All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014 and reflects a strengths-based approach.
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 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: London, England
Salary / Rate: £41100 - £52400 per annum + Additional Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:16
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An Independent Fostering Agency that are passionate about helping others are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team based in South London.
This is a full time, permanent position with working from home and the office.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
Salary up to £53,000 per annum
Work from home opportunities
Bonus scheme of £7,200 per annum
Generous annual leave
Travel Allowance - £3,000
Pension Scheme
Productivity Bonus
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Regular supervision visits to foster carers, children and young people
Maintenance of full recording of contacts and visits with foster carers, including identifying their strengths, and areas that need further development.
To support foster carers in meeting the needs of children in placement
Ensure that statutory Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards are adhered to.
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £53000 per annum + Bonus of £7,000 plus travel of £3,000 pa
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:15
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A Family owned, Outstanding rated, therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a home-based Deputy Manager to oversee 3 social workers, who cover the areas around Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and parts of Northamptonshire.
You will be based from home, and earn up to £45,000 per annum, and will be responsible to deputise for the agencies Team Manager on occasion.
The ideal candidate will have fostering experience.
However, adoption and safeguarding are also welcome!
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £48,000 per annum
Generous Annual Leave
Car Allowance
Company pension Scheme
Progression opportunities
Your responsibilities:
Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation
Undertake occasional initial home visits
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Bedfordshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £48000 per annum + Good Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:11
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A recently 'good' rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for a Head of Service for Provider Services.
Salary up to £91,500 - PERMANENT POSITION
You will:
Provide strategic leadership, vision and direction to the service areas within Provider Services, taking a lead role on the development of relevant strategies, policies, procedures, programmes and projects.
Maintain a strategic oversight of the Council's ambitious new sufficiency plan, nurturing strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure greater stability for our children in care.
Provide a strategic oversight of children's placements and be the interface between Children's Services and Commissioning ensuring Children's Services has a comprehensive understanding of expenditure, how much is being spent and the impact it is having.
To include predictions of future expenditure related to changing demand, using scenario modelling to help plan commissioning.
Lead for Adoption Partnership South East (London Borough of Bexley, Kent CountyCouncil (Host) and Medway Council)
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: £74000 - £91500 per annum + £3,000 annual payment
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:01:08
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Multiskilled Engineer
Birmingham | Permanent | Shift Work (rota provided 1 year in advance)
Our client, a leading international manufacturer, is currently recruiting for an experienced Multiskilled Engineer to join their site in Birmingham at a time of huge growth for the business.
As a Multiskilled Engineer, you will be part of a multiskilled maintenance team that works together as a flexible and professional unit.
You will be required to assist with both breakdown and preventative maintenance across the site safely and professionally.
Responsibilities of the Multiskilled Engineer
- Adhere to all safety rules and requirements at all times
- Carry out routine daily preventative maintenance checks
- Work alongside the Production Team Leaders, Shift Technicians and Operators, reporting findings to your Departmental Team Leader
- Take responsibility for any specific area as required to understand its operation and fully understand the maintenance requirements and safe systems of work for that area
- Ensure that all tasks are accompanied by the relevant supporting documentation (work orders, risk assessments, etc)
- Carry out all non-planned and planned maintenance tasks promptly
- Be a front-line point of communication for Production Team Leaders, Shift Technicians and Operators during maintenance activities
- Be actively involved in projects of improvement, extension or modification of equipment to optimise efficiency, reliability and safety
Candidate Profile
- HND/HNC Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Essential)
- Previous experience in heavy industry and manufacturing
- Strong Mechanical and Electrical experience
- Knowledge of Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Mechanical systems
- Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
- Attention to detail with the ability to analyse problems and take action on solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to self-organise, prioritise work and adhere to deadlines.
On top of a competitive base salary you will also be eligible to earn a company bonus, overtime, an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance including 3 x 18 consecutive days off, and other benefits, including full access to onsite facilities (gym and canteen).
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
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This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
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Thank you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: 10/11/2025
Salary / Rate: Bonuses, Holiday Allowance, Pension, Onsite Gym and Canteen
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:00:51
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An Essex based Local Authority is looking for an Adoption Social Worker to join their growing team around the South area of Essex.
You will be supporting post adoptive parents with support, and working with adopted young people around within this authority / area.
You will need to have experience working in an adoption team as a qualified social worker and have experience of handling comprehensive caseloads.
Ideally, within a local authority.
Benefits for you :
Salary of up to £44,000 per annum
Generous Annual leave
Pension Scheme
Retainer of up to £7,500 after 3 years
Up to £8,000 towards relocation
Parking Permit
Flexible Working
Healthcare
Additional Bonuses
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 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: Essex, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £37940 - £43960 per annum + Additional benefits
Posted: 2025-10-24 17:00:09
