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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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		  			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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		  			We are looking for a Social Social worker to join a Children's Referral & Assessment Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team are responsible for making assessments and decisions as well as any needed statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved.
They work with children with a range of different needs such as CIN (Children in Need), CP (Child protection) you will also need to make judgements as to what the appropriate course of action would be to each case sent from our MASH Team.
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 pattern
Great opportunity to enhance your skillset within assessment work
 
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
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		  				Type: Contract Location: Somerset, England
		  				
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-14 16:56:18
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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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 an Adult's Social Worker to join a Community 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 to support vulnerable adults to promote and maintain their independence.
The role involves undertaking assessments.
This role will involve following section 42.
The team work directly with the community in the local area.
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.
To be successful in this role, you must have experience of working with vulnerable adults, direct community work, and section 42 assessments.
What's on Offer
Up to £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking accessible nearby
Public transport is easily accessible nearby
Direct opportunity
Hybrid working is available
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07555 1805546
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		  				Type: Contract Location: Merseyside, England
		  						  				  Start: ASAP 
		  				
		  						  				  Duration: 3-6 month 
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-14 15:06:40
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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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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		  			We are looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join an experienced team of Adult Social Workers
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.
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 adults' social workers 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
Joining a well-managed team
Easily accessible by public transport
Good work/life balance
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 £30 per hour
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-14 15:06:38
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Looked After Children team as an Advanced Practitioner in the Greater Manchester area.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team provides the long-term plan for looked after children.
The goal of this team is to provide children with a safe, stable, and comfortable environment during their childhood and upbringing.
The team values work-life balance and wants to help you develop and deliver confident practice.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in looked after children or fostering.
Management or experience as an advanced/senior practitioner is also useful.
A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).
You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
What's on offer?
Up to £43.00/hr
Parking available/nearby 
Easily accessible via car or public transport 
Hybrid working model
Flexible working scheme
Longer team caseloads
 
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: £37.00 - £43.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-14 15:06:37
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			We are looking for an Qualified Adult's Social Worker to join an Adult's Mental Health Team.
This role requires a current Social Work England registration with 2 years post qualified experience and right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
About the team
This team works in the community to improve the treatment and safety of people with mental health issues.
The team makes decisions on the best outcomes for them.
Care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users, risk assessment and management and safeguarding are just some of the day-to-day duties of an adult social worker, in the mental health team.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
To be successful in this role, you must have experience of working with adults with psychosis and complex needs, experience of Care Act assessments and reviews and able to manage their time effectively and prioritise their workload.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy & procedure including Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act will also be necessary for the role.
What's on Offer
Up to £32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking Accessible nearby
Public transport is easily accessible nearby
Direct Role
Hybrid working
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 15:06:36
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			 I am looking for an Adults' Social Worker to join a Learning Disability Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team work in partnership with disabled adults to understand and support them in what they need.
In this team they also promote independence for the adults whilst protecting them.
The team of social workers, work alongside the social managers and clinical leads and complete face to face visits.
Completing care act assessments, mental capacity assessments and community DOL assessments are all part of the role.
The team work within the Care Act 2014 at all times and work in a strengths based way.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
The ability to complete Mental Capacity and /or Best Interest Assessments, eligibility assessments and relevant documents for the community DOL is important.
You would need to ensure that the requirements of the MCA 2005 are met and that the service users' rights under the ECHR (human rights Act 1998) are upheld.
You must have a good level of knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults, and to undertake safeguarding enquiries and interventions and have good knowledge of Direct Payments.
What's on Offer
Up to £32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Hybrid Working
Excellent Training on the job available
Full time hours
Parking available/nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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		  				Type: Contract Location: Yorkshire and the Humber, England
		  				
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-14 15:06:35
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			Teaching Assistants Wanted - Primary & Secondary - Melksham Melksham | Immediate Starts | Flexible Hours
We're currently recruiting Teaching Assistants for day-to-day, ad hoc, short-term, and long-term placements in Primary and Secondary schools across Melksham and surrounding areas.
If you're experienced, passionate about education, and looking for flexible work, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
Flexible working hours to fit your schedule
Competitive daily pay rates
A range of placements to suit your experience and interests
Immediate starts available
Opportunities in both mainstream and SEND settings
We're Looking For:
Experienced Teaching Assistants or those with relevant school-based experience
Confident supporting pupils in the classroom across KS1-KS4
Reliable, enthusiastic, and adaptable
Drivers preferred (for easier access to multiple schools)
Those with additional qualifications or specialism in SEND are highly desirable
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role
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		  				Type: Contract Location: Melksham, England
		  						  				  Start: ASAP 
		  				
		  						  				  Duration: Ongoing 
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: £86 - £100 per day
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-14 15:06:02
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			Cover Teachers Wanted - Primary & Secondary - Melksham Melksham | Immediate Starts | Flexible Hours
Are you an experienced teacher looking for flexible work in local schools? We're currently recruiting Cover Teachers for day-to-day, ad hoc, short-term, and long-term placements in Primary and Secondary schools across Melksham and the surrounding areas.
What We Offer:
Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
Competitive daily pay rates
A variety of placements to match your experience and preferences
Immediate starts available
Opportunities in both mainstream and SEND settings
We're Looking For:
Experienced teachers with recent classroom experience
Confident in delivering lessons and managing classrooms across KS1-KS4
Passionate, reliable, and adaptable to different school environments
Drivers preferred (for easier access to multiple schools)
QTS teachers welcome - other long-term roles also available
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role
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		  				Type: Contract Location: Melksham, England
		  						  				  Start: ASAP 
		  				
		  						  				  Duration: Ongoing 
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: £110 - £140 per day
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-14 14:18:25
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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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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		  			Are you currently in a sales or recruitment role? Do you enjoy autonomy and uncapped earning potential? Joining Charles Hunter Associates might be for you.
Charles Hunter Associates are one of the UK's leading specialist recruitment agencies in the Social Work, Social Care and Education sector.
I am looking to hire to our fastest growing division which is our permanent recruitment team.
We have won some big contracts and due to this demand I need to hire a driven, ambitious and motivated Permanent Recruitment Consultant to help us deliver on these contracts and win future business.
The Permanent Recruitment Consultant role comes with the following benefits
Basic salary up to £26,000 dependent on experience
Commission structure in probation to earn immediately
Uncapped Full Commission structure earning up to 30% of what you bill
Hybrid Working Model - 4 days in Office and 1 day WFH
26 Days Annual leave increasing up to 30 with long service
Private Medical Insurance, People's Pension and Perkbox Subscription
8 Week Recruitment Academy to help you succeed
Permanent Recruitment suits those who have the following
Drive, ambition and competitiveness
Sense of humour to times do get tough so you need to keep it light!
Resilience to overcome the inevitable ups and downs
Commercial awareness to identify GP making opportunities and capitalising
High work ethic to keep pushing desk activity and keeping the pipeline full
I am keen to speak to anyone who has worked in recruitment any sector, sales (B2B or B2C) or business development led roles.
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		  				Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
		  				
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: £25000 - £26000 per annum + Uncapped Commission and Full Training
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-13 09:54:32
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			Nursery Manager needed in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
  Pay: £20.20 per hour - 40 hours per week 
The Opportunity We are working to recruit a dedicated and experienced Nursery Manager for a busy, high-capacity setting located in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established nursery.
The successful candidate will oversee the full operation of the setting, including team management, safeguarding, curriculum delivery, and business performance.
 
Key Responsibilities
Lead the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring exceptional care and education in line with EYFS
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and uphold a strong safeguarding culture
Manage and support a team of early years professionals, including recruitment, rotas, supervisions and appraisals
Oversee curriculum planning and tracking of children's development
Foster a culture of inclusion, reflection, and professional development
 
About you as the Nursery Manager
Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy in a busy setting
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted expectations
A confident, supportive leader with the ability to build and develop strong teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Committed to delivering inclusive, high-quality early years practice
 
What's on Offer in Sleaford
Competitive pay: £20.20 per hour, based on a 40-hour week
Time off during the Christmas period
Subsidised childcare for staff
Uniform provided
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities for career progression within a supportive leadership structure
 
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply now or call 01189485555.
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		  				Type: Permanent Location: Sleaford, England
		  				
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: £20.00 - £20.20 per hour
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-10 16:13:01
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			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? Apply here!
My client is looking for passionate support workers who have experience working in residential settings, with children/young adults with traumatic backgrounds, challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities.
They are the local council who have children's homes in and around Doncaster, with specialist homes supporting young people who have learning disabilities and those who have had challenging starts in life.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits include:
£28,132 per annum
5% unsociable allowance uplift guaranteed
£36 per sleep in
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
About you :
A background working with SEN children/ Youth work/ semi-independent living/ children's homes/ care leavers/ volunteer work with children
A level 3 diploma is desirable however not essential for this role.
A UK driving liscence is desirable for this role
Ability to work shift patterns, nights, sleep ins, unsociable hours
 
Please note that we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role.
If you are looking for your next move, apply here!
Summer Smith - Recruitment Consultant
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		  				Type: Permanent Location: Doncaster, England
		  				
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: £28132 - £32000 per annum
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-10 15:31:21
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL CARE WALES AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
 
About the team
The role of this team is to provide children and the service with fully trained, compassionate and competent foster care when they are in need.
The team are responsible for supporting supervision visits to provide placement management.
Planning and being aware of when intervention is needed to ensure the child's care and development needs are met are also key to be aware of in this role.
 
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work is essential for this role.
Having understanding of fostering within social work lends well with this role.
It is vital to be Social Care Wales Registered in order to be considered for this position - as well as having a valid UK driving licence and a vehicle.
 
What's on offer?
Up to £42,000 a year
Generous Annual Leave
Hybrid Working
Continuous Training Development
 
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
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		  				Type: Permanent Location: Cymru
		  				
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: Up to £42000 per annum
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-10 15:19:08
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			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? Apply here!
My client is looking for passionate support workers who have experience working in residential settings, with children/young adults with traumatic backgrounds, challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities.
They are the local council who have children's homes in and around Leeds, supporting young people who have learning disabilities and those who have had challenging starts in life.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits include:
£28,598 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £33,000 per annum
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
About you :
A background working with SEN children/ Youth work/ semi-independent living/ children's homes/ care leavers
A level 3 diploma is desirable however not essential for this role.
Ability to work shift patterns, nights, sleep ins, unsociable hours
 
Please note that we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role.
If this sounds like it could be the next move for you, apply here!
Summer Smith - Recruitment Consultant
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		  				Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
		  				
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: £28132 - £32000 per annum
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-10 15:07:57
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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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!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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 open in and around Leeds as well as plans to open more.
The homes support young people with trauma and difficult starts in life and specialist homes for young people with learning disabilities.
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:
£28,98 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £32,000 per annum
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: Leeds, England
		  				
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: Up to £28598 per annum
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-10 14:55:56
		  			
		  		
		  		
		  	 
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		  			We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to complete SGO assessments in the Midlands
 
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts.
 
About the team
This team works to assess and support Foster Carers, special guardians and kinship carers to ensure they have all resources necessary to offer a safe and successful placements to vulnerable children.
The team work very closely with each carer to ensure they are well equipped to take on the responsibility of caring for a child or young person and in turn, setting them up for successful placements.
The team pride themselves on the high quality and thorough report writing they produce.
 
About you
The successful candidate will be proactive, hardworking and have extensive experience in a fostering setting.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year).
A valid UK driving licence and car is essential to be considered for this role.
   
What's on offer?
£35.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Parking available/ nearby
Training and development opportunities
Easily accessible via car
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Recruitment Consultant
07776849119
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		  				Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
		  						  				  Start: ASAP 
		  				
		  						  				  Duration: 3-6 month 
		  				
		  						  				  Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
		  				
		  				Posted: 2025-10-10 14:48:45