-
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development? Apply here!
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a the county council whose home specialises in providing physical and emotional therapeutic care to young people with complex needs, autism, learning disabilities and physical needs.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management including Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications in residential childcare.
My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in house training programmes.
This is role includes shift work including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep in shifts so you must be flexible to commit to all.
You will need to complete an application form also.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker include:
Starting salary of £31,000 (inclusive of 1 sleep a week)
Full-time contract 37 Hours
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (desirable as full training provided)
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
Encourage positive life experiences for the children
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others
Driving License (full) and own vehicle
If you are looking for your next move, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Totnes, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-08 17:38:28
-
Assistant Team Manager - Family Placements (Support and Development)
Wokingham Council are looking for an experienced Fostering Social Worker to join their Fostering team as an Assistant Team Manager
DO NOT Apply if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum 3-year Permanent experience within an English Local Authority
The Assistant Team Manager plays a key role in supporting, developing, and retaining foster carers, ensuring they are equipped to provide safe and stable homes for children.
Working alongside social workers to ensure foster carers receive high-quality support, training, and professional challenge when required.
This role is to support, guide and oversee foster carers to ensure that children are getting what they need and are living a high quality, safe lifestyle.
This service provides regular supervision opportunities to teach cares, helping them develop their skills.
The service also offers flexible working, including two to three days per week from home.
What's on Offer:
£41.74 Per Hour
Hybrid Working Scheme
Parking on sight available
Monitored Caseloads through supportive management
Requirements:
You must have a diploma/Degree in Social Work and have a right to work in the UK.
DO NOT apply (VISA Sponsorship).
Location:
Wokingham Council
Essential Criteria about the job:
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
Experience in a management or leadership role within fostering services with competing demands.
Significant post-qualifying experience in fostering, family placement, or children's social care services.
Experience of supervising and developing practitioners, alongside monitoring performance.
Knowledge of fostering legislation, regulations, standards, and safeguarding practices.
Ability to build positive and effective relationships with foster carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.
Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of therapeutic, trauma-informed, and systemic approaches to supporting foster carers and children.
Experience of leading service development initiatives and implementing change.
Relevant management or leadership qualification.
For more information, please get in contact
Alfie Emmett-Church Aemmett@charecruitment.com
0118 948 5555
....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Wokingham, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £41.74 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-08 17:00:43
-
Support Worker - Children's Residential Home
Location: Abingdon, OxfordshireTemporary to Permanent Full-Time Role£13.33 per hour PAYE or £17.27 Umbrella
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join a children's residential home in Abingdon on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
You will work directly with children and young people, supporting them with:
Life skills, appointments and family time
Creating a fun, safe and welcoming home environment
Daily records and online documentation
Communication with families and professionals
Safeguarding and medication
Meal preparation and general household tasks
About You
Experience working with children or young people is desirable
Caring, patient and resilient
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Reliable and flexible with shifts
Committed to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes
Drivers are particularly encouraged to apply, although this is not essential
Rota
7:00am-2:30pm and 2:00pm-9:30pm
Ideally working an early/late weekly pattern
Every other weekend required, including split shifts
What's On Offer
Temporary to permanent opportunity
Full-time hours
Supportive team environment
Career progression opportunities
Potential to progress to Senior Support Worker (£14.87 per hour) following probation
For more information, please contact:
Neave Winterbourne - Recruitment ConsultantTelephone: 07884583488Email: nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Abingdon, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £13.33 - £17.27 per hour + Holiday Pay
Posted: 2026-09-08 16:59:33
-
We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Families First Team
Do not apply for this role if you do not have 3 years' permanent experience post Social Work qualification
About This Role
This is a families first team that deal with Duty & Assessment and Children in need.
This team have a varied workload including undertaking Section 47 enquiries, completing child and family assessments whilst being part of a duty rota.
Working with a strength-based approach and having a manageable caseload is key to this team's success.
About You
A successful candidate will have extensive experience working in frontline teams.
It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience within children's Social Work on a permanent basis.
A valid UK driving license is essential to be considered for this role.
What's on offer?
£35.00 per hour (PAYE payments available)
Hybrid working scheme
Structured Management and regular supervision
Parking onsite / nearby
For more information, please get in contact
Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant
jsipson@charecruitment.com / 07775750600 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Greater Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-08 16:34:52
-
We are looking for a Senior Social to join a Children in Care Team
Do not apply for this job role if you do not have 3 years' permanent experience post Social Work Qualification
About the Team
The role of this team is to support, safeguard and plan for the children and young people who are in care.
They are responsible for providing ongoing support, building relationships with the children and completing regular visits.
This team is also involved with making and evaluating the care plan for the child.
About You
A successful candidate will have extensive experience working in frontline teams.
It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience within children's Social Work on a permanent basis.
A valid UK driving license is essential to be considered for this role.
What's on offer?
£40.00 per hour (PAYE payments available also)
Hybrid working available
Supportive management structure
Parking onsite / nearby
For more information, please get in contact
Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant
jsipson@charecruitment.com / 07775750600
....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Greater Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-08 16:34:25
-
We are seeking experienced Nursery Practitioners to join our nursery in Wiltshire on an agency basis.
If you want to be part of a team that supports each other and be close to nature, this is the place for you.
Pay for a Nursery Practitioner:
£14.50 PAYE or Up to £20.00 Umbrella Per Hour
About the role as an Agency Nursery Practitioner:
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.
Adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, you will make a positive impact on the children in the setting.
About You as the Agency Nursery Practitioner:
Experience working in a nursery is essential
Ideally a Qualification in Early Years - level 2 or level 3
Passion about Early Years Education
Be able to travel around Wiltshire
Flexible Agency Shifts
Enhanced DBS on the Updates Service or able to obtain one
If you are based in Wiltshire and are looking for more information, please contact
Neave Winterbourne - Recruitment Consultant
Telephone: 01189485555
Email: nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Wiltshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £14.50 - £20.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-08 15:58:23
-
We are seeking experienced Nursery Practitioners to join our nursery in Oxfordshire on an agency basis.
If you want to be part of a team that supports each other and be close to nature, this is the place for you.
Pay for a Nursery Practitioner:
£14.50 PAYE or Up to £20.00 Umbrella Per Hour
About the role as an Agency Nursery Practitioner:
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.
Adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, you will make a positive impact on the children in the setting.
About You as the Agency Nursery Practitioner:
Experience working in a nursery is essential
Ideally a Qualification in Early Years - level 2 or level 3
Passion about Early Years Education
Be able to travel around Oxfordshire
Flexible Agency Shifts
Enhanced DBS on the Updates Service or able to obtain one
If you are based in Oxfordshire and are looking for more information, please contact
Neave Winterbourne - Recruitment Consultant
Telephone: 01189485555
Email: nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Oxfordshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £14.50 - £20.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-08 15:54:39
-
We are seeking experienced Nursery Practitioners to join our nursery in Buckinghamshire on an agency basis.
If you want to be part of a team that supports each other and be close to nature, this is the place for you.
Pay for a Nursery Practitioner:
£14.50 PAYE or Up to £20.00 Umbrella Per Hour
About the role as an Agency Nursery Practitioner:
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.
Adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, you will make a positive impact on the children in the setting.
About You as the Agency Nursery Practitioner:
Experience working in a nursery is essential
Ideally a Qualification in Early Years - level 2 or level 3
Passion about Early Years Education
Be able to travel around Buckinghamshire
Flexible Agency Shifts
Enhanced DBS on the Updates Service or able to obtain one
If you are based in Buckinghamshire and are looking for more information, please contact
Neave Winterbourne - Recruitment Consultant
Telephone: 01189485555
Email: nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Buckinghamshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £14.50 - £20.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-08 15:50:35
-
An East London based Local Authority are looking for a Social Worker to join their Family Support & Safeguarding Team.
As the Social Worker, you will be continuing the child's journey when cases are transferred from the Assessment Service and where longer-term involvement is needed.
This role is a full-time, permanent position.
Benefits for you as the Social Worker:
Salary up to £50,574 per annum
£5,000 welcome payment
Excellent Travel package
Relocation package
Pension Scheme
Progression Opportunities
Healthcare scheme
Additional benefits
Your responsibilities as the Social Worker:
Support looked after children, and to escalate cases through legal proceedings
Implement child protection and child in need plans
Manage complex cases, planning intervention and support in a timely manner
Making sure that the children's voices are heard and recorded consistently
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 for further details or tmckenna@charecruitment.com and please do be sure to leave your contact details
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: East London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £47000 - £50574 per annum + retention allowance
Posted: 2026-09-08 12:43:13
-
A Good rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for a Social Worker to join their vision on supporting Children and Young people to make them feel safe and secure.
You will be joing their long term Safeguarding service.
This role pays a package of up to £54,300 per annum.
This role is a full-time, and permanent position.
You will need to be committed and have the drive to match this Local Authority's ambitions.
Benefits for you:
package up to £54,300 per annum
30 Days Annual leave
Car Allowance of £1000
Market Premium - £6,000
Retention Payment - £3,000
Career Progression Scheme
Relocation Scheme
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07581 031 100 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
Salary / Rate: £47000 - £52340 per annum + £3000 annual retainer payment
Posted: 2026-09-08 12:43:11
-
We are looking for a Social Worker to join a newly formed Families First programme team based in South West London on a PERMANENT basis.
Salaries are up to £57,000 per annum.
You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need; social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 1 years post qualified experience.
About the Team
This team is a specialist role focuses on supporting children and young people plus working with families and developing Child in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Children plans where appropriate.
You can be based from home, but will need to attend the offices and meet the needs of the team across the month, when needed.
About you
A degree within social work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 1 years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
A valid UK driving license and vehicle is not essential to the success of this role but will help.
What's on offer?
Salary up to £57,000 per annum
£5,000 welcome payment
Hybrid and flexible working scheme
Parking available/nearby
Great opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your career
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna at Charles Hunter Associates on 07587 031 100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £44000 - £57000 per annum + £5,000 welcome payment
Posted: 2026-09-08 12:43:10
-
A Kent-based 'GOOD RATED' Local Authority are looking for a Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team.
You will be working alongside the safeguarding team ensuring the children's welfare and journey is of upmost importance.
This role is a FULL TIME, and permanent position.
PACKAGE OF £52,000 PER ANNUM PLUS £3,000 ANNUAL RETAINER PAYMENT AND CAR USER ALLOWANCE OF £1K PER ANNUM.
You will be joining this local authority's vision of supporting Children and Young people to make them feel safe and secure.
As the ideal Social Worker will need experience within a looked after children team.
You will need to be committed and have the drive to match this Local Authority's ambitions.
Benefits for you as the Social Worker:
Salary up to £52400 per annum
Car Allowance £1000
Retention Payment - £3,000
Market Premia - £5,500
Career Progression Scheme
Relocation Scheme
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Additional Discounts
Your responsibilities:
Manage a caseload and work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences
Undertake focused and analytical assessments
Contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service
Maintain accurate written and computerised records
Undertake SMART Care plans with clear objectives
Requirements of you as the Social Worker:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid registration with Social Work England
Significant experience of working within Children and Families Teams
Experience of working within child protection and court work
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna, Associate Director, on 07581 031 100 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: £43426 - £52434 per annum + £3,000 annual retainer and car allowance
Posted: 2026-09-08 12:43:08
-
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING 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
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South East England, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £57500 per annum + Bonuses and car allowances, company car
Posted: 2026-09-08 12:43:08
-
A Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency that has recently grown to looking after 50 children are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their company to assist in the growth and delivery of their Cambridgshire / Northamptonshire region.
This role is fully remote and home-based.
You will be supporting foster carers and not completing any assessments.
What is in it for you?
A salary of up to £46,000 per annum
NO FORM Fs
Generous Annual leave of 30 days
Bonus incentives
Payrise opportunities within growth of region
Excellent Travel Package
Flexibility to work from Home
Pension Scheme
Your responsibilities:
To contribute to the development of a therapeutic fostering service.
To assist in the development of a group of foster carers in the given region
Therapeutic support to young people
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
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £42000 - £45000 per annum + Excellent Benefits including bonus
Posted: 2026-09-08 12:42:28
-
An ‘Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency group, with offices across the UK, who provide excellent support to all foster carers, children and young people are looking for a Team Manager to join their team at the company's head quarters in Berkshire.
As the Team Manager, you will be managing and monitoring the performance of a small social work team, plus overseeing the quality assurance of the service.
This role is a full-time, and permanent position.
The Ideally Team Manager will need to have fostering Experience, and ideally at least 2 years' management experience managing a fostering or adoption service.
Benefits for you:
Salary: up to £65,000 per annum
30 Days Annual leave
Excellent Travel Package
Flexibility to work from Home
Bonus
Your responsibilities as the Team Manager:
Ensure the supervision and support of supervising social workers
Ensure a clear and consistent focus on the safeguarding of children and young people
Identify training and development needs
Support and direct workers in their day to day tasks
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Berkshire, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £70000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2026-09-08 12:41:23
-
A Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team in North West London.
This is a full-time and permanent position and hybrid based.
Cases cover North West London and East London and office based 2 days per week in Harrow.
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 £42,000 per annum
Travel allowance of £250 per month
28 Days Annual leave
Contributory pension Scheme
Healthcare
Additional pay reviews
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
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: £42000 - £45000 per annum + Additional benefits
Posted: 2026-09-08 12:40:21
-
An Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Fostering Team Manager for their fostering service that covers North Yorkshire/County Durham Region.
This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)
About the team
This Independent Fostering Agency is well- established within fostering and their service is rated "outstanding" by Ofsted.
This Independent Fostering Agency works in a therapeutic way.
About the job
Lead, supervise, and support fostering social workers and staff.
Ensure the safety, welfare, and safeguarding of children in foster care.
Oversee the recruitment, assessment, approval, and retention of foster carers.
Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to foster carers.
Manage complex fostering placement decisions.
Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, legislation, and policies.
Monitor service quality, performance, and outcomes for children.
Conduct audits, reviews, and implement service improvements.
Work collaboratively with local authorities and partner agencies.
Manage team workloads, performance, and professional development.
Support strategic planning and the development of fostering services.
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Fostering.
What's on offer?
A salary of up to £58,000 dependent on experience
30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Mileage paid
Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
Further benefits
For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham
07825213518 / scunningham@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
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: North Yorkshire, England
Salary / Rate: £53885.62 - £58048.77 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-09-08 12:29:19
-
We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Assessment and Intervention Team.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years experience post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team acts as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns and requests for support regarding children in the local community.
The team manage the incoming referrals from schools, health professionals and the general public when concerns regarding the children's safety/ welfare arises.
The role of this team is to ensure that the referrals receive the most appropriate level of need required in a timely manner, they play a vital role in the progression of each allegation and case.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experiences is essential to be considered for this role.
Having experience as a Advanced Practitioner and having a thorough understanding of the children safeguarding processes is keAbility to be flexible resilient and reflective is also essential.
A valid UK driving license and vehicle is required to qualify for this role.
What's on offer?
Up to £42.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options also available)
Hybrid working scheme
Great opportunity to work in a specialist team
Parking available nearby/ onsite
Easily accessible offices
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Recruitment Consultant
lhodder@charecruitment.com
07884008267
....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: West Sussex, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £42.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-08 09:00:03
-
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
My client is the council who are looking to staff their children's homes so they can increase the number of beds on offer to local children in care.
We are looking to hire permanent Therapeutic Support Workers in a residential Learning and Physical Disabilities (LD) children's home in Dartington.
This home supports children and young people with learning and physical disabilities, providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential.
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role you must have residence and the right to work within the UK.
You must have a driving licence and access to a car for this role.
On offer is a permanent job in the public sector which includes all the benefits, full training and qualification programme for your development, plus annual pay uplifts.
If you have experience working in residential children's homes, Learning Disability services, schools or SEN settings, youth work, with young people, in custodial or young offenders' services, or have a degree in psychology, sociology or a relevant subject, this is a great opportunity for you.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker include:
Starting salary of £31,000 (£26,824 plus £4,000 sleep-ins)
Full-time permanent contract
Paid DBS
Fully funded training
Ongoing progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits, and more
The unique opportunity to work in a local council children's service
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Support Worker:
Supporting children and young people with learning disabilities to meet their emotional, physical, developmental, and individual care needs.
Helping children develop independence, communication, and life skills in line with their individual support plans.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy, patience, and resilience.
Encourage positive life experiences and help children achieve their personal goals.
If this sounds like it could be your next step let's have a chat!
ssmith@charecruitment.com
07436 412 945 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Totnes, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-08 08:48:43
-
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! Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Location: Barnstaple, Devon
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.
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.
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.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information Apply NOW with Laura
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Barnstaple, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum + £70 per sleep
Posted: 2026-09-07 17:29:35
-
Early Years Practitioners required for Temporary Agency work in Portsmouth - Onboarding Bonus of £250- Level 3 in Childcare is essential
This is a perfect position if you are looking for Temporary Nursery work to fit around studies or other commitments.
We are looking for candidates with a real passion for childcare and want to make a difference to a child's day.
Pick and choose between 1 day a week or 5 days a week.
Working hours we require either 08:00-18:00, 08:00-17:00, or 08:30-17:30 Monday to Friday.
This is an Agency position so there is alot of flexibility .
Hourly rates between £16.60- £20.00 (PAYE AND UMBRELLA RATES)
Depending on experience and Qualification
Duties of an Agency Years Practitioner
Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
Plan and support age-appropriate activities that promote children's development across all areas of learning.
Observe, assess, and record children's progress, maintaining accurate and up-to-date learning records (e.g.
observations, next steps, learning journeys).
Act as a Key Person, building strong, secure relationships with assigned children and their families.
Support children to reach their full potential, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
Essential Qualifications
A full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (as defined by the Department for Education and meeting EYFS requirements)
Essential Experience and Knowledge
Experience working in an early years setting
Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Awareness of inclusive practice and SEND Desirable
What we require from you
Passion for working with children
Confident and committed
Full of energy for a busy day!
Experience with siblings, baby sitting or within a childcare/education setting
Enhanced DBS on the update service
Level 3 in Childcare
Benefits of being an Early Years practitioner
Increased hourly rate of pay
Holiday pay
Weekly pay
Free Training
Work on the days you want
Free DBS for Qualified staff
Easy onboarding process
Shifts within 1-2 weeks
We have numerous positions available across Hove , feel free to contact me for an informal chat on 01189 485555 or email kowen@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Portsmouth, England
Start: asap
Duration: on going
Salary / Rate: £16.60 - £20 per hour + weekly pay
Posted: 2026-09-07 17:19:39
-
An Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service that covers Greater Manchester & Merseyside.
This is a permanent and full-time position that is home working.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)
About the team
This Independent Fostering Agency is an established fostering service in the East Midlands with a focus of putting the needs of their children and carers first.
This team works with a therapetuic and trauma-informed approach.
About the job
Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers
Supervising a small caseload foster families
Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team
Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports
Attending in fostering panel meetings
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work.
What's on offer?
A salary of £37,829
Additional Payments
31 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Mileage paid
Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
Further benefits
For more information, please contact Sam Cunningham
07825 213 518 / scunningham@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
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: North West England, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £40079 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-09-07 17:02:34
-
We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join the Community Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team:
The Community Team supports adults with a range of care and support needs, completing Care Act assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and mental capacity work.
The team works closely with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, manage risk and ensure that person-centred care and support plans are in place.
This is a varied role suited to a confident Adult Social Worker with strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills within a frontline adult services setting.
About you:
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role.
Experience working in a Frontline Adult Service lends well to the success of this position.
What's on offer?
Up to £32.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Regular supervision offered
Parking available/ nearby
A stable contract due to the demand of the services
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375 - ggordon@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Kingston Upon Hull, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-07 16:01:10
-
We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join the Duty and Assessment Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years permanent post qualified experience within a direct local authority.
About the team:
The Duty and Assessment Service is responsible for receiving and responding to referrals where children and families may need support or where safeguarding concerns have been raised.
The team undertakes initial assessments, responds to urgent safeguarding matters and completes section 47 enquiries where required.
Working closely with children, families and partner agencies, the service focuses on identifying risk and need at the earliest opportunity and ensuring the right support, intervention or longer-term plan is put in place.
About you:
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3-year experience is essential to be considered for this role.
Experience working in a Frontline Children's Service lends well to the success of this position.
What's on offer?
Up to £37.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Regular supervision offered
Parking available/ nearby
A stable contract due to the demand of the services
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375 - ggordon@charecruitment.com
....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Lincolnshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £37 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-07 15:49:11
-
Charles Hunter Associates are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years' experience within a permanent role.
About the team:
The team works to safeguard children and young people at risk of homelessness or are currently homeless, in line with the Southwark Judgement (2009) and the Children Act 1989, ensuring that statutory duties are carried out.
You will be working collaboratively with partner agencies, this is a fast - faced, supportive environment.
About You:
To be considered, you must have:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience.
Previous experience within Children Statutory Social Work.
A full UK Driver's License is essential
What's on offer?
£33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also).
Hybrid working scheme.
Great opportunity to work in a specialist team.
Parking available nearby/ onsite.
Easily accessible via car or public transport.
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-07 15:40:39
