Job reference:000788

Salary:£32,567.00 - £40,603.00 per annum (SCP 23C – 31C) dependent on qualifications and experience

Employment type:Permanent

Services:Care – Residential Services

Hours Per Week:37 hours per week worked on a night shift basis.

Closing date:28/01/2026

Job Description

Staff Benefits at Kibble

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

About Kibble

Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.

When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.

Job Purpose

Supported by Kibble’s Night Service Managers you will work across Kibble’s Residential and Community Based Services. You will have responsibility for the safety and well-being of our young people throughout the night. This can be a vulnerable time for our young people and as such you will have the skills and abilities to be able to support our young people through times of crisis.

Main Duties

The direct work with children and young people follows a general pattern that must be tailored to the particular needs and requirements for each individual. This pattern involves 3 main areas;

1. Assessment Phase of the Child or Young Person

• Reading relevant reports and records
• Identifying any particular medical, social, religious or dietary requirements
• Ensuring that next of kin are aware of the location and telephone number of the establishment as well as contact names(s) and visiting times

Ensuring that child or young person:

• Understands the reason for admission
• Is aware of the social and educational programme he/she will be undertaking
• Is shown all the facilities of the school
• Understands visiting and home contact arrangements
• Understands the rules and regulations of the school
• Is aware of procedures to contact staff over personal concern and complaints
• Understands the roles of those involved in his/her care plan

2. The Care Programme

The Child and Youth Care Worker will:

• Have direct responsibility for the care and development of a number of children and young people. Each child or young person will have a placement programme involving social and educational targets, which will be regularly reviewed
• Require to liaise with all relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team within the Centre to ensure a mutual understanding of these targets and to monitor and facilitate their achievement
• Require to liaise with the area team social worker to ensure that there is both a mutual understanding of the school’s social and educational targets and a linkage between these targets and the tasks being undertaken by the social worker
• Meet with the parent(s) or other relative(s) of the child or young person to ensure that family contact is continuing, to seek their co-operation in achieving social and educational targets, to ensure that home leave is viable and to assist the linkage between the school’s work and the area team social worker’s tasks. Therefore a driver’s licence is essential for this post

3. Recording and Reporting

• The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for ensuring that the placement plan for the child or young person is recorded in the format required by the Centre
• The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for ensuring that the reports required by the Reporter to the Children’s Panel or the Clerk of the Court or the Procurator Fiscal and the area team social worker are provided within the required timescales

Worker Profile

The Child and Youth Care Worker will be able to;

• Relate to children and young people in a...

Care Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care (Epilepsy & Complex Needs)

Location: Much Hadham, HertfordshirePay: £13.30 – £14.14 per hour (£25,943 – £27,564 per annum)Hours: Full-time & Part-time availableShifts: Early (7:00am–2:30pm) | Late (2:15pm–9:45pm) | Weekends

Looking for a rewarding care role working with children?
Join St Elizabeth’s Centre as a Care Support Worker and help children with epilepsy and complex needs live happy, safe and fulfilling lives.

About St Elizabeth’s Centre

St Elizabeth’s Centre is a large, values-led charity supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

Our site includes:

• Children’s Homes
• School and College
• Supported Living
• On-site therapy and nursing teams

We offer a supportive, professional and welcoming environment where care staff are trained, valued and supported.

About the Care Support Worker role

As a Care Support Worker in our Children’s Homes, you will support children aged 5–19 with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs.

You do not need previous care experience — full training is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Providing person-centred careand support
• Supporting children with personal care, wellbeing and daily routines
• Encouraging participation in education, play, therapy and community activities
• Supporting activities such as swimming, baking, shopping and outings
• Recording care notes and progress in line with safeguarding standards
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary teamincluding nurses, therapists and teachers
• Following care plans and behaviour support strategies

What we’re looking for

• Kind, patient and compassionate individuals
• Reliable and calm, especially in challenging situations
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work early, late and weekend shifts
• Experience in care, epilepsy or complex needs is welcome but not essential

Training & development

We provide:

• Full paid induction
• Ongoing training delivered by our Learning & Development and Nursing teams
• Epilepsy awareness and emergency response training
• Fully funded Diploma in Residential Childcare (RQF Level 3) (Mandatory requirement)
• Career progression into Senior Care roles

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• 20% uplift for weekend overtime
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Free DBS check
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised staff transportfrom Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts
• Affordable on-site staff accommodation(£200 per month, up to 2 years – role dependent)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Getting here

St Elizabeth’s Centre is in a rural location. Access to reliable transport is essential, particularly outside set shift patterns. Subsidised staff transport and on-site accommodation are available.

Apply now

Apply today! Interviews are held on a rolling basis.

If you need adjustments or further information, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Safeguarding & inclusion

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People.

Care Support Worker | Children’s Residential Care | Epilepsy | Complex Needs | Hertfordshire

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Job Introduction

• Location:Gloucestershire
• Salary:£35,704 plus mileage
• Hours per week:37.5, including travel time
• Required:A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel across the area. Positive Behaviour Support practitioner accreditation - BTEC level 4 or equivalent
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

A meaningful career starts here. Empower people to develop the tools they need to thrive.

Who will I support?

How will I make a difference?

• Your support will enable them you support to stay in their current placements and access their communities
• You’ll help them build tools they will use for the rest of their lives to live great, independent lives
• You’ll also support their families, carers and other professionals to apply and embed these steps for long lasting impact
• Line manage PBS Practitioners providing guidance and coaching to ensure PBS plan implementation

What qualifications do I need?

• You will need a Positive Behaviour Support practitioner accreditation - BTEC level 4 or equivalent

What benefits will I have?

• Stream– 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.

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

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

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Job Vacancy

Children & Young Persons Independent Stalking Advocate (ISA) (*Female)

Leeds based with some travel in West Yorkshire (hybrid working available)
Salary: £28,050 (FTE) actual £16,820 per annum

Be part of something that keeps children and young people safe fromstalking

This new role will put you at the heart of an innovative partnership across West Yorkshire that is changing how we respond to stalking. As part of the Safer Steps Team, you will provide specialist support to high-risk, vulnerable children and young people who are experiencing stalking, whether it is domestic abuse-related or non domestic abuse-related. Your work will help shape a safer, more coordinated approach to rotecting young people and improving their long-term wellbeing.

You will play a key role in raising awareness and understanding of stalking and its unique impact on young victim-survivors across services and partner organisations. Through your work, you will help break down barriers to support, ensuring children and young people can access the help they need when they need it most. You will also contribute to improving processes and pathways, helping to shape a more responsive and coordinated approach for both current and future victim-survivors.

We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, compassionate, and committed to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. You’ll have experience working within a partnership or multi-agency environment, building trust, and supporting others through challenging circumstances.

If you want to use your knowledge, experience, and skills to do something that truly matters, improves safety, and changes lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, visit https://leedswomensaid.co.uk/join-our-team/. To arrange an informal conversation please contact recruitment@leedswomensaid.org.uk in the first instance.

The closing date is 9.00 am on Monday 26th January 2026 interviews will be held on

Friday 27th

February 2026

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Job Introduction

About the role

We are recruiting for an innovative and aspirational Registered Children’s Homes Manager. Someone who is dedicated, creative, highly professional, and caring, with the passion to provide exceptional care for residential childcare in Bradford.

Children's Social Care is changing, developing, and improving and we are investing, and developing our estate of Children’s Homes.

What our children want

• Warm and caring personality
• Playing with them
• Watching television with us and joining in with hobbies that we like
• You won’t see the role as a job and will instead see it our home that we live in

What our children say 

• “I love to go out to have a pamper day getting my nails and eyebrows done!”
• “I enjoy dedicated time with those who care for me especially going for a walk and getting a Starbuck’s. We have a good chat about what’s going well for me or anything I may need support”
• “I love going to the farm and horse riding, I had never ridden a horse before”
• “I loved the caravan as it was my first ever holiday and it was very nice. I especially loved the kids disco and playing in the arcades.”
• “I love getting my bedtime stories read to me at night-time.”

What we expect from you

• Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or working towards it). If you have an equivalent qualification, you must be willing to undertake (and complete within 18 months) the Level 5 diploma once in post.
• Experience of working with looked after children and young people, in a residential setting.
• Experience of managing and supervising staff.
• The knowledge, experience and confidence to successfully register with OFSTED.
• The ability to manage challenging, and stressful situations, remain calm whilst inspiring your children and team through the difficult situation.
• The ability to maintain good monitoring of Quality and Assurance across your service.
• The ability to provide inspirational leadership to your team, supervising and leading your team. Whilst maintaining good communication at all levels.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team including commissioners and external professionals / parents.
• The confidence and ability to lead an Ofsted inspection, aspiring to achieve a GOOD or Outstanding outcome.
• The ability and willingness to learn to use BCFT electronic systems.
• The ability to nurture and support your team to achieve excellence for the children.

What you can expect from us 

• The opportunity to give children and young people a childhood that they deserve
• Enhancements for sleep-ins, waking nights, and bank holiday in addition to salary
• Regular supervision to support development
• Generous employer contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure
• Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
• Supportive carer and parental policies
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
• Supportive staff networks
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Professional development
• Career progression
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Retention Payment Applicable – as part of this role you will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non contractual (reviewed annually).

Location: Low Moor, Bradford

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. 

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

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Innovative

Collaborative

Energetic

Salary Up to £45,994

Location Remote

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 16 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

High Intensity CBT Therapist 

Salary: £45,994Location: Remote with some travel to Downton / London for meetings.  Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent position 

We have an incredible opportunity for a High Intensity CBT Therapist to join our Hidden Wounds Service at Help for Heroes and play a vital role in supporting veterans and their families to live well after service.

About the Role

The Hidden Wounds Service is a growing, multi-disciplinary, evidence-based psychological therapy service working with veterans, their families and loved ones experiencing a range of common mental health difficulties. The service has recently been accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists QNVMHS, reflecting our commitment to high-quality, clinically robust care.

As a High Intensity CBT Therapist, you will provide psychological assessment and treatment to beneficiaries with a broad range of presentations, working both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. You will also offer advice, consultation and guidance to colleagues and other professionals involved in a beneficiary’s care, as clinically appropriate.

You’ll receive regular clinical supervision from an accredited CBT therapist / supervisor, alongside peer support and reflective practice forums. The Hidden Wounds Service is primarily remote and includes PWPs, accredited counsellors and accredited CBT therapists, creating a supportive environment where clinicians can continue to develop their skills and expertise.

In addition to clinical work, you’ll contribute to service development, clinical audit and evaluation, and may support training or consultation activities within the wider organisation. Therapists also co-deliver psychoeducational online courses in partnership with the Help for Heroes Recovery College, with the opportunity to work towards a City & Guilds qualification to support this delivery.

Staff wellbeing is central to our culture. You’ll work a 35-hour week, with flexibility built into the role to support a healthy work–life balance.

About You

You are a BABCP-accredited High Intensity CBT Therapist with post-qualification experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions in a clinical setting. You are confident assessing and treating a wide range of presentations and enjoy working within a multi-disciplinary environment.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred psychological therapy

• Have strong assessment, formulation and treatment skills across common mental health difficulties

• Communicate clearly and sensitively with beneficiaries, families and professional colleagues

• Value supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development

• Are organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively

• Enjoy working collaboratively while also being comfortable working autonomously

Experience of working with military or veteran populations is desirable, but not essential.

About the Team

You’ll join the Hidden Wounds Service, part of Help for Heroes’ wider Recovery Services, delivering specialist psychological support to the Armed Forces community.

The team is values-driven, supportive and committed to evidence-based practice, learning and continuous improvement. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we work — both within the service and across the wider charity — to ensure beneficiaries receive holistic, joined-up support.

In return we can offer you: 

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.

• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!

• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.

• Added to our free health scheme...

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Children & Young People Activity Leader

Location: WatfordHours: 37.5 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

£25,876.50 per annum / £13.27 per hour
Salary:

Salary:

Watford Mencap is a local charity supporting over 800 people with learning disabilities and their families across South West Hertfordshire. We’re passionate about inclusion, independence and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

We’re currently looking for a Children & Young People Activity Leader to join our Community Activities team.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll plan, lead and deliver engaging, inclusive activities for children with a range of needs. You’ll work closely with families, colleagues and external partners to ensure every child feels supported, safe and valued.

You’ll also play a key leadership role during sessions, supporting staff, modelling best practice and helping develop high-quality, person-centred services.

This role is based at our Community Hub in Watford and includes evening and weekend work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and leading fun, inclusive and safe activity sessions
• Supporting and supervising staff during sessions
• Building positive relationships with children, families and professionals
• Ensuring sessions meet individual needs and promote independence
• Maintaining accurate records and managing risk responsibly
• Acting as a positive role model within the team

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children with learning disabilities or additional needs
• Caring, patient and reliable
• Confident communicating with children, families and colleagues
• Organised, proactive and able to lead by example
• Flexible and happy to work evenings and weekends

You’ll share our values of being Inclusive, Respectful, Welcoming, Progressive and Challenging, and want to make a genuine difference in your work.

Why Work for Watford Mencap?

• Be part of an award-winning local charity
• Strong focus on staff support, training and development
• A meaningful role where your work truly matters
• Friendly, supportive team environment

How to Apply

Call Kelsey on 07788 543 157 for more information

If you are interested, apply by completing an  Application form. 

Please find  here the job description and person specification. Click 

for details of our benefits.

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We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Support Worker in Community Activities

Full time, £23,809.50 pa

Do you want a job where you can make a difference every day?

Would you like to support someone to make the most of their life?

If the answer is Yes, come and work for Watford Mencap.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our Community Activities for Children & Adults service based in Central Watford, working with young adults and children with a learning disability.

It's no ordinary job and every day can be different. Most importantly it's about offering opportunities for children and young people to experience things that many of us take for granted.

You will act as a role model for less experienced staff, organising sessions and ensuring those attending have an enjoyable time, with a clear emphasis on a person-centred approach to promote clients’ independence, decision making and choice.

The job is very varied and will involve 1:1 support including personal care, planning and delivering experiences for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, planning ...