CHILDREN AND FAMILIES' WORKER

ST CHAD'S CHURCH, WOODSEATS, SHEFFIELD

This is an opportunity to join St Chad’s as Children and Families’ Worker employed by locally the parish but part of the Centenary Project in the Diocese of Sheffield.

We are looking for a committed Christian to join our team who has experience in working with Children and Families, who will develop and co-ordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community. You will lead and grow a team of volunteers, build on the strong links with the local schools and be part of the Centenary Project Workers’ Network.

St Chad’s is a church with a warm, family-friendly heart and deep roots into the Woodseats community, where there are two large state primary schools along with many pre-schools and therefore, several hundred families. Our vision is to celebrate God, resource His people and grow in love and discipleship. At St Chad’s we are on a renewed journey to deepen our connections with Woodseats, finding fresh ways to demonstrate God’s love and longing for people of all ages to come to know him for themselves. This is by word and action.

·       24 hours per week

·       Salary £17,472 - £19,968 (FTE £27,300 - £31,200)

·       5 years fixed-term contract

·       10% employer contribution to pension

·       Generous holiday entitlement

For an informal conversation about this post, or to obtain an application form, please contact Tim Hopkinson - tim@stchads.org or for more information about the church, visit: www.stchads.org/welcome.htm

To view the Vacancy visit: https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/vacancies/children-families-worker-st-chads-woodseats/

Centenary Project Pastoral Manager, Dave Ludbrook - dave.ludbrook@centenaryproject.org.uk

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight)

Interviews: Wednesday 04 February 2026

More information about the Centenary Project can be found at www.centenaryproject.org.uk

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions.

This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for further review.

Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Diocese of Sheffield Centenary Project

The Centenary Project seeks to equip the local Church to effectively engage, nurture and disciple a new generation of children, young people and families

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Job Introduction

Are you an experienced social worker who is passionate about empowering children, families and communities to thrive? Do you believe in the power of compassion, resilience and advocacy? Do you put children at the heart of every decision? If so, we invite you to bring your skills, values and dedication to a team where your work truly matters. As a social worker with us, you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking service committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing across our diverse communities.

We need courageous social workers who enthusiastically embraces change, thrives on challenge, and tackles the most complex needs with drive and determination to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Bradford.

Your passion keeps you focused on delivering the highest standards at every opportunity. As well as steering the course of the service we want to provide, your experience, guidance and dedication will provide invaluable support and inspiration for those around you.

If you’re up for the Challenge and want to help us achieve our vision, then we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for Social Workers in the following Services / Localities:

• Bradford East – currently Sir Henry Mitchell House
• Bradford South – currently Sir Henry Mitchell House
• Bradford West – Farcliffe Family Centre
• Keighley and Shipley – Keighley Town Hall
• Children with Complex Health & Disabilities Team (CCHDT) – Shipley Town Hall

About Us

Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to bring a step change in the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district.

Our purpose is clear - to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we will achieve our ambition. Our Ofsted monitoring visits over the past 18 months, evidence that we are on the right trajectory and that significant improvements have been made and are being embedded.

This means that the children and families we come in to contact with are having a better experience with the right support being offered at the right time. We are not sitting on our laurels and know that there is still a lot of work to do but there is a solid commitment to getting this right.

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. We cannot do this alone and have strong, collaborative working relationships with our partners. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive. Our workforce is unwavering in their pursuit to give the best possible services to those who need support.

We have invested in our services to ensure that we are the best we can be. We have and continue to invest in our Early Help services so that we are reaching as many people as possible who need support to prevent things escalating into statutory services; this includes the development of a Family Help Team who offer intensive support to families.

Families are the experts in their own lives and we need to listen to what they have to say; to that end, we have also invested in our voice and participation service to support children and families to have a voice in what happens next and our aspiration is that all our development is co-produced with those who need our support in their lives.

We are striving to ensure that we are a restorative and relational organisation and have been working with Leeds Relational Practice Centre for over 12 months, they will continue to work with us for the next 12 months, working with our leaders, managers and workforce so that we all have a shared understanding of what this means for children and families. We have invested in conferences and workshops led by Mark Finnis who is a renowned expert in this field.

Our ASYE academy is well established, and we have a high number of applicants who want to have the dedicated support the academy offers during the full 1 months of the ASYE programme; those who have gone through the academy have felt supported through dedicated practice educators, the learning and development offer and the experience of those delivering. We are committed to the ongoing development of all our workforce.

About The Role

We are...

St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Zero Hour Nursery Practitioner to join our very successful Kindergarten, which is growing due to increasing demand for places.

St Mary’s offers full day care for children aged from 2 to 5 years of age. A Level 3 childcare qualification is required, along with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, children and parents. St Mary’s is proud of its excellent customer service and expects all staff to maintain its high standards as well as participating in the life of the school.

For more information about the role, please email careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk

To apply, please download and complete the Application form at the bottom of the Vacancies page, and return it to the school by email careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk, or by post For the Attention of M Terry, HR & Compliance Officer, St Mary’s School, 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3RB.

St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.

Clinical Psychologist - Northampton

This role is responsible for the provision of a high quality, evidence based and specialist programme of psychological assessment and support for people dealing with cancer. 

You will contribute professional expertise to the Maggie’s MDT and integrated programme of cancer support for people living with the impact of cancer, aligned with the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Role Expectation Guidelines.

You will contribute to the Maggie’s organisational programme of psychosocial research and work closely with the Centre Head to develop and promote the programme of support.

You will contribute professional expertise to the Maggie’s MDT and integrated programme of cancer support for people living with the impact of cancer, aligned with the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Role Expectation Guidelines.

You will contribute to the Maggie’s organisational programme of psychosocial research and work closely with the Centre Head to develop and promote the programme of support.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for psychological leadership and the governance of psychological thinking, recording and activity undertaken within the centre team.
• Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention for people living with the impact of cancer by utilising a range of psychotherapeutic formats for support including individual, couples, family, group work, support groups and networking groups, and other mechanisms including psycho-educational formats such as workshops and lectures.
• Utilise theoretical and evidence based practice in relation to programme provision
• Record and report all data in relation to own work.
• Supervise centre staff regarding psychological aspects of programme provision and facilitate staff support and supervision meeting.
• Responsible with the Centre Head for training and development of staff and volunteers.
• Ensure the development and articulation of psychological best practice within the centre
• Develop and assure quality and evaluate Maggie’s programme in collaboration with the Centre Head, at a local and national level.
• Responsible for the management of psychological risk within the centre.

Full responsibilities are listed in the attached job description 

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• Postgraduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) and eligible for chartered status with BPS
• Contributing to and working within the context of a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Teaching/training and providing consultation to groups - professional or non-professional.
• Familiar with working from models of psychological wellness, the psychology of health, normal adjustment to illness and quality of life in contrast to a medical model of illness.
• Demonstrable skills in design and conduct of audit and research.
• Expert communicator able to convey complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, families, carers and a range of lay and professional persons.
• Project management and IT skills that support qualitative or quantitative research.

Job benefits

• You’ll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first-hand the difference we can make.
• A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role.
• Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance.
• Generous sick leave cover.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
• Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
• Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
• Travel and cycle loans.
• Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months.
• Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.

About Maggie's

We provide free practical and emotional support for people living with cancer, and their family and friends. We have centres across the UK and a growing international network, with more planned for the future.

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Based – Play Out Nursery in Ipswich 

Salary: £24,570 – Real Living Wage

We are looking for 

• Full-Time working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Ormiston Families, trading as Play Out Nursery, is one of the leading charities working with children, young people, and families in the East of England. We take early and preventative action to support families to be safe, healthy, and resilient.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who wants to be involved in looking after all aspects of a young child’s development. You will play a vital role in helping children to grow socially and emotionally and well as supporting as aspects of their physical and cognitive development.

The role involves being hands on with the children in the setting (ranging from babies to pre-schoolers) joining in with play, reading stories, singing songs and being alongside the children in their day-to-day activities.

Your role will also involve developing a relationship with the parents and carers of the children and being able to talk to them about all aspects of their child’s day in nursery. As part of the team, you will also be involved in planning activities for the children in your care and maintaining health and hygiene standards as you go about your daily tasks.

Do you have a passion for looking after and developing children and do you have a full and relevant level 3 qualification or equivalent? Then come and join our supportive team here at Play Out, we can offer you free parking, company sick pay and an employee discount scheme amongst other benefits.

To apply please click on the apply online button

Closing date for applications:  9am, Monday, 26th January 2026

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 26/01/2026

Suffolk

£24,570 - Real Living Wage

Support our work and be in with a chance of winning a £25,000 jackpot every week!

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Join the MyTime North Cumbria Team
Are you passionate about supporting the mental health of children and young people? We have an exciting opportunity to join the MyTime North Cumbria team, delivering targeted mental health interventions across the locality.

As part of the CAMHS provision, MyTime North offers bespoke therapeutic interventions that make a real difference - changing childhoods and changing lives.

If you have the skills to work therapeutically, empowering children and young people to achieve meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Kirsty Iveson, Children's Services Manager, on 07513 703468.

Key Requirements:

• You should hold at least a Diploma-level qualification in counselling or therapy (minimum 100 hours supervised practice).
• Registration with a professional body (e.g., BACP, PTUK, HCPC, UKCP).
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
• Ability to complete assessments, plan interventions, and liaise with child's system including their family, school etc.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health c...

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Job Introduction

Summary

• Location:Gloucestershire
• Salary:£25,595 plus mileage
• Hours per week:37.5 hours, including travel time
• Required:Full UK Manual driving licence and access to a vehicle. Previous experience working with Children and young people with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Positive Behaviour Support changes lives. Join us and help unlock new possibilities.

We are looking for someone to join our team covering maternity leave on a FTC until Dec 2026.

Who will I support?

How will I make a difference?

Why Affinity Trust?

• Make a Tangible Impact -Your expertise will help young people stay in their communities and lead fulfilling lives, reducing the need for specialist residential care.
• Work Flexibly- Enjoy a role that values work-life balance with flexible working options, paid travel time, and mileage covered.
• Join a Supportive Team -Regular clinical supervision from experienced professionals ensures you are fully supported in your role.

What benefits will I have?

• Wagestream– an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
• Blue light card– we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
• Simply Health- Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup– spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• Buy and sell annual leave– transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance– you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. 
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org

Apply

Role: Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

Location: Mirfield

Salary: £30,188

Hours: Full time, 37hrs.

Job Description: 2026 PBS Practitioner JD & PS.pdf

Interview date: Thursday 12th February 2026.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector.

Hollybank Trust is a charity based in West and South Yorkshire and we are proud of our reputation for excellence over our rich history. Our mission statement is to provide education, residential care, plus a range of therapies and enrichment activities for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple disabilities. We focus on ability not disability and celebrate our differences. Our Fantastic Therapy Team are looking for a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to join the dedicated and well-established team to improve the quality of life of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or behaviours that challenge, by delivering evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support. The PBS Practitioner will work collaboratively with individuals, families, and staff teams to reduce restrictive practices and promote person-centred, proactive support across residential and educational settings. Please read full job description before applying for our full list of requirements and essential qualifications.

What we ask for from all our colleagues:

• The confidenceto challenge the norm and try new things.
• Being curiousby asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
• Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
• Bringing your best self to work, being happyand positive in the way you work.

What we offer:

• Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).
• Discount and reward portal.
• Full employee assistance program.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
• Life insurance style benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
• Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
• Enhanced pension scheme.

To find out more call Eimi or Ashleigh on 01924 490833, or send an email through to recruitment@hollybanktrust.com

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. 

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.

Jan 2026

YOUNG CARERS COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Young Carers Coordinator

£30,446.96

35 hours per week

Permanent

PKAVS Carers Centre, Lewis Place, North Muirton, Perth, PH1 3BD

Carers Centre Manager

Young Carers Team

Job Title:

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About PKAVS

PKAVS is a long-standing local charity, rooted in Perth & Kinross since 1972. We exist to help people
flourish and communities thrive. Every day, we walk alongside those we support, helping them feel
connected, valued, and able to shape the things that matter in their lives and communities.

At  PKAVS,  you’ll  join  an  inclusive  and  supportive  team  culture  built  on  compassion,  togetherness,
honest communication, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact. When you work with
us,  you  become  part  of something meaningful  - helping  to  create  a  place  where  everyone  has the
chance to live a fulfilled life.

Why join PKAVS?

✓  Work with a friendly, supportive, and values-led team.
✓  Make a real impact in the lives of children, young people, and families.
✓  Generous 7-week holiday allowance.
✓  Enhanced company sick pay.
✓  Pension scheme contribution.
✓  Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for mental and physical wellbeing.
✓  Blue Light Card discounts.
✓  Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements.
✓  Ongoing training and development opportunities

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About the role

This  is  a  unique  opportunity  to  lead  a  well-established  and  highly  valued  service  that  makes  a
life-changing  difference  to  young  carers  across  Perth  &  Kinross.  Your  leadership  will  ensure  that
young carers have the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.

You will lead the Young Carers Project both strategically and operationally, managing and supporting
a dynamic team striving to recognise and enhance the potential of young carers.
This  role  sits  within  the  Carers  Service  and  reports  to  the  Carers  Service  Manager,  with
line-management responsibility for the Young Carers Team.

CEO

Carers
Service
Manager

Young
Carers
Coordinator

Adult Carers
Coordinator

Dayclub
Manager

Senior
Support
Worker

Support
Worker x6

Administrator

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Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Strategic Leadership:

o  Overseeing  the  ongoing  development of  the  young  carers  service thus  ensuring the

service is best meeting the needs of the young carers we support.

o  Advocate at a local and national level to ensure that young carers voices who live in

Perth & Kinross are heard.

o  Have responsibility for budget setting and budget management so ensuring the service

operates within its means.

o  Be  proactive in  identifying  and applying for  appropriate funding,  with the  help  of  the
Carers Centre Manager, and ensuring that subsequent funding reports are returned in
a timely manner.

1.  Operational Duties:

o  Reporting to all funders who support the service in a timely manner including attending

2 monitoring meetings each year with Perth & Kinross Council.

o  Develop  and  maintain  good  working  communication  with  partners  creating  a
programme  of  joint  working  opportunities  including  inputs  and  training  offers  from
partners to be delivered at team meetings.

o  There  may  be  elements  of  delivery  support  where  appropriate,  therefore  an

adventurous and fun loving attitude would be an advantage!

2.  Team Management:

o  Provide inspiring, compassionate leadership to the Young Carers Team, promoting

PKAVS values of community, honesty, compassion, and empowerment.

o  Offer annual appraisals, caseload reviews, and discuss professional development

opportunities tailored to individual team members’ strengths.

o  Support recruitment, induction, and absence management within the team.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of tasks, and the post-holder may be asked to undertake
any other reasonable duties in connection with their post.

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Person Specification

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Experience of working within social care is an advantage.

Experience in writing grant applications and organising events is desirable, but a strong interest
and willingness to learn are equally valued.

Experience of working in the Third Sector is an advantage.

Experience of staff supervision and people management.

Previous experience of working effectively in collaboration with a wide range of external
agencies and partners.

Understanding of issues which potentially impact young carers.

Understanding the process of outcome focused assessments.

Effective communication skills – both written and oral.

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.

Effective report writing skills.

Effective interpersonal skills – a supportive manner and positive approach.

Ability to work as part of a team and also using own initi...

To apply please submit your CV and covering letter via our online form below, or by email to recruitment@clancancersupport.org

Zero hour contract basis

Informal enquiries can be made to recruitment@clancancersupport.org

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We are currently recruiting for a Community Services Co-ordinator, working 21 hours per week

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