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.
Children Young People & Family Worker (London)
- locations
- Lewisham Young People - Winslade Way
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR010928
Children, Young People and Family Practitioner (London)
Location: Based at Winslade Way with co-location across other services in the local area as required.Working Hours: Full time (37 hours)Please note: the post holder will be required to work one evening clinic (5:00pm – 7:00pm) on a rota basis.Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £28,690 - £34,730
“When you choose to join us, you’re choosing more than just a job. You’re choosing to make a difference.”
Insight Lewisham provides free, confidential support to young people under the age of 25, offering guidance around substance use, sexual health and relationships, and support to families affected by these issues across the borough of Lewisham.
About the Role
The Children, Young People and Family Practitioner plays a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based substance misuse support to children, young people and families across Lewisham. Working within Insight Lewisham, the post holder will use a whole-family, trauma-informed approach to address the impact of drug and alcohol use on children, young people, parents, carers and families.
The role involves working across the full treatment pathway, from engagement and assessment through to intervention, recovery planning and ongoing support. You will deliver targeted and specialist interventions designed to reduce harm, build resilience, strengthen family relationships and improve long-term outcomes for children and young people.
The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside education, health and community partners to support early identification of need and ensure children and families receive timely and appropriate support. Creativity, flexibility and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion are essential to successfully engage with young people and families whose needs may be complex.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver targeted and specialist drug and alcohol interventions to children, young people and families affected by substance use, using a whole-family and trauma-informed approach.
Provide specialist substance misuse support to young people at risk of, or currently using, drugs and/or alcohol, supporting informed decision-making and resilience building.
Undertake assessments, engagement and collaborative recovery planning, providing effective case management across all stages of the treatment journey.
Deliver a range of evidence-based psychosocial interventions, including 1:1 sessions, group work and structured family interventions.
Lead and support the delivery of family-focused programmes, including parental programmes, Hidden Harm interventions and Family, Friends and Carers (FFC) support.
Work in partnership with education, health and community services to promote early identification, coordinated support and positive outcomes for children and families.
Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality records, contribute to service development, and work collaboratively with colleagues to support continuous improvement and safeguarding best practice.
To Succeed in This Role, you will need:Essential
Experience of working with children, young people and families affected by substance use
Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues and their impact on families
Experience delivering psychosocial interventions, including 1:1 and group work
Understanding of whole-family and trauma-informed approaches
Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Strong communication, engagement and relationship-building skills
Desirable
Experience delivering family programmes, parental interventions or Hidden Harm work
Experience of partnership working with education or community services
Relevant qualification in health, social care, youth work or a related field
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in ...
Stevenson, North Ayrshire
36 hour contract available
Shift pattern; 9.30pm - 9.30am
Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.
TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.
Located in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Roslin House is a state of the art 8 bedded respite service that supports children and young people ages 5 - 18 with additional support needs to enjoy short stays. We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team of childcare practitioners, who will support the Registered Service Manager to implement innovation whilst maintaining a positive environment for both those we support and our amazing staff group within the Roslin House Project. Our service is truly fantastic We are privileged to have the opportunity to be part of the lives of an inspiring, unique and amazing group of children and young people. We get to see them growing up and support them to live their best lives. We are looking for someone who is passionate, fun, caring and dedicated to join our staff team to – if that’s you we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the service if you would like to know more information.
Barnardo's nurseries in Gloucestershire have three nursery settings across Gloucester City and the Forest of Dean. Our aim is to provide early years education of the highest quality with an ethos that values children and parents/carers from all backgrounds.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, flexible, hard working as and when Early Years Practitioners to join our dedicated teams across the Gloucester City and Forest of Dean Locality. Our nurseries in Gloucester City are Pebbles located in Linden and Finlay Nursery in Tredworth and our nursery in the Forest of Dean is Hilltop Nursery, Cinderford. If you have a preferred location, this will be discussed in the interview.
Successful candidates will need:
- Early Education or Childcare qualification Level 2 minimum (preferably Level 3)
- To work as part of a team to provide good quality services to young children and their families accessing the service
- To support the delivery of 2 year old and pre-school nursery provision
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
- Good time Management skills.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- This post is subject to DBS clearance.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families
Benefits of working for Barnardo's:
- Competitive rates of pay plus holiday pay
- Career progression
- A huge range of learning and development opportunities
- Benefit scheme including discounts, cycle to work scheme and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-Health and well-being benefit, It gives you immediate access to a variety of confidential services including telephone and online counselling.
- Pension scheme
- Being part of a large UK based children's charity
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.
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 progression 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.
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
- Reference number:18054
- Job Title:As & When Early Years Practitioner
- Location:Gloucestershire
- Locality:Gloucester City and the Forest of Dean
- Contract type:As & When
- Hours:0 Hours
- Salary:£12.62 per hour
- Closing Date:31 January 2027
- Interview Date:To be confirmed
Benefits
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our new Emotional Well-being Home as a Senior Residential Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Location of the post: Syston, Leicestershire.
Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
Although this home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to support our other Leicestershire homes should the need arise.
Our beautiful new home in Syston supports children & young people between 8-18 years who have experienced trauma/significant life events which have negatively impacted their emotional well-being. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and support/restore their well-being and mental health.
Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
- To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
- To lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties.
- To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
- To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
- To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:
- Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare ORbe willing to complete this in the required timeframe.
- Relevant experience working with children & young people.
- At least 1 years supervisory and shift leader experience in a residential care setting.
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
For more information about this role, please contact Maria Papastratigaki - maria.papastratigaki@barnardos.org.uk
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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 encourag...
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Emotional Well-being Home as a Senior Residential Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Location of the post: Braunstone, Leicestershire.
Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
Although this home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to cover shifts in other homes should the need arise. Our homes are located in Braunstone, Hinckley, Coalville, Syston, Rothley, Mountsorrel & Market Harborough.
The Old Post Office, our beautiful home in Braunstone supports children & young people between 8-18 years with a complex range of risk and behaviours. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.
Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
- To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
- To lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties.
- To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
- To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
- To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:
- Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare ORbe willing to complete this in the required timeframe.
- Relevant experience working with children & young people.
- At least 1 years supervisory and shift leader experience in a residential care setting.
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
For more information about this role, please contact Elisha Shamba - elisha.shamba@barnardos.org.uk
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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 en...
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our new Emotional Well-being Home as a Senior Residential Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Location of the post: Coalville, Leicestershire.
Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
Marjorie House, our beautiful new home in Coalville supports children & young people between 8-18 years with a complex range of risk and behaviours. The service provides up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.
Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
- To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
- To lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties.
- To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
- To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
- To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:
- Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare ORbe willing to complete this in the required timeframe.
- Relevant experience working with children & young people.
- At least 1 years supervisory and shift leader experience in a residential care setting.
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Although Marjorie House will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to support in other homes should the need arise. Our homes are located in Hinckley, Coalville, Syston, Market Harborough, Braunstone & Mountsorrel.
For more information about this role, please contact Sean Fagan – sean.fagan@barnardos.org.uk
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
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 empower...
Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (5982)
- Annual:£30,997.00
- Location:Newcastle Office, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Additional Resources/Project
- Closing date:29 December 2025
Fixed term contract until 30th September 2026
£30,997 per annum
Full Time 35 hours per week
Practitioners work out of identified schools but can also access The Children’s society offices in Newcastle & Gateshead.
The Children’s Society has vacancies for Education Mental Health Practitioners within our Rise Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Newcastle & Gateshead. The Rise service offers evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, as well as supporting settings to develop their whole school/college approach to mental health.
We are seeking a CWP (Children's Wellbeing Practitioner) with:
- To have completed the Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) Postgraduate Diploma.
- Evidence of working in settings with people age 0-18 (predominantly 0-17) who have emotional, behavioural and/or mental health difficulties.
- Evidence of providing 1:1 session and groups.
- Evidence of working in a person-centred approach.
- Evidence of assessments and Outcome tools
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
Benefits
Enhanced Annual leave 28 days length of service extra 2 after 2 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days plus bank holidays.
Free eye test claim back
Pension match contribution up to 8% can opt out
Life Assurance death in service 4 x salary gets paid to nominated person.
Cycle to work 39% of bike costs can be spread across the year
770 retailers' discounts offered with You Star App.
All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is Midnight on 29th December 2026.
Interviews to be confirmed.
For an application pack please visit the web site http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us
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- Annual:£30,997.00
- Location:Newcastle Office, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Additional Resources/Project
- Closing date:29 December 2025
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.
You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:
- Retention Payment: You will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non contractual (reviewed annually)
- Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
- Excellent Local Government pension
- Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
- Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.
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.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Laura Bennett at laura.bennett@bradfordcft.org.uk
Closing Date: 15th February 2026
Interviews: W/C 23rd February 2026
Social care
The full job description
Job description:
Children's Residential Support Worker - up to £33,236.40 salary package.
Progress is a well-established, growing organisation that supports children and young adults with Learning Disabilities through our Residential and Supported living services across the West Midlands.
If you are successful with your application, we will reward you with a starting salary of £12.30 - £13.20 per hr, (salary based on competency qualifying criteria) plus premium rates for Sleeps of £62.55 (min 1 x per week) and regular overtime opportunities to further increase earnings.
You will also receive a superb benefits package too, including:
- Over 5 weeks Holiday
- Genuine Career Development Pathway
- Health Benefits Plan and life assurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Ongoing Training
- Blue Light Discount Shopping
- The support of an amazing team and organisation
- Annual awards, company events and recognition
- FREE DBS
What you can expect…
You will be working as a Support Worker at our 7 bed children's residential home, situated in a residential area in Sedgley. The home is easily accessible via public transport from Wolverhampton. You will be providing care and support for children and young people up to the age of 18 with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD and associated behavioural challenges, children accommodated at the home may also present with sensory impairments and minor physical disabilities. Our children and young people may have experienced trauma and/or neglect prior to coming into care. This role requires a high amount of energy, passion and willingness to go “above and beyond” for the young people we care for.
Our home is rated “Good” with Ofsted and prides itself on working with families and professionals, to provide opportunities for learning, increasing independence and more importantly FUN. You will be supporting the children both at the home and in the community.
What Ofsted says about our service...
"Children enjoy a range of activities at the home and going out to places they enjoy. Staff have a passion for creating fun and enjoyable experiences for children"
"Staff understand children’s individual needs and they provide good-quality care"
Shifts: You will be working a mixture of early shifts, late shifts, long days, Sleep ins, and the rota does include alternate weekends. At times this also includes split shifts. Rotas are across a full working week Monday-Sunday.
What we want from you…
Successful candidates will ideally need to have:
- Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care Pathway), candidates who are successful and do not hold this qualification will be supported to complete this after passing their probation.
- You will also have experience of working with children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs.
- Car drivers are preferred – but not essential - as part of the role involves taking the children to appointments, to school, and to activities in the community.
Skills/Abilities
We would love to welcome you to our team if you possess the following:
- You’re a passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
- The ability to communicate on various levels, including good recording and reporting skills.
- Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care and support Plans.
- Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult, and potentially high-pressure situations
- You will be a supportive, caring, approachable and a helpful and reliable team player.
- An enthusiastic person who brings fresh ideas and can work on their own initiative.
About Progress
We have been established for 25 years and provide Residential, Supported Living and Fostering services to Children and Young Adults with Learning Disabilities across the Midlands. We are a supportive employer that can offer genuine career pathways through training and development and the opportunity to build experience in different areas of the organisation.
Click apply now! We look forward to seeing your application to join the Progress team at this lovely, lively home.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home as a Residential Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Location of the post: Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
Although a specific home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to cover shifts in other homes should the need arise. Our homes are located in Hinckley, Coalville, Mountsorrel, Braunstone and Syston.
Jarvis House, our beautiful new Emotional Well-being Assessment home in Hinkley will support children & young people aged between 8-18 providing short term placements until their needs are fully appraised and understood. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.
Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
- To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
- To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
- To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
- To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:
- Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare ORbe willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
- Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
- Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
For more information about this role, please contact Kelly Walker – Kelly.walker@barnardos.org.uk
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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.
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Closing Date:
26 January 2026
- Annually:£34,582 - £40,821 plus inner London weighting £3366 per annum
- Region:London and South East
- Location:Camden
- Department:Local Services
- Vacancy Type:Permanent
- Working hours per week:35
- Closing Date:26 January 2026
Children's Services Practitioner Level 3 (Social Worker)
Location: Camden, London
Salary: £34,582 - £40,821 plus inner London weighting £3366 per annum
Department: Local ServicesPermanent, 35 hours per week
Do you believe that every childhood is worth fighting for? This what drives us, and it's the reason we push ourselves to transform the lives of children and families – in person, in Hubs nationwide, and through the knowledge we share. Join us as Children's Services Practitioner (Level 3) and make a contribution that means everything. All applicants must hold a social work qualification to be considered for this position.
- Are you seeking a role holding amanageable caseload and access to a range of training and development opportunities?
- Are you looking or a role in which you will be supervised and supported by a Team Manager with knowledge and experience of practice, anda real commitment to enabling practitioners to achieve their full potential?
- Are you interested in opportunities to grow, and negotiate challenges, making a real difference to children's lives?
Join us and you will become part of a team who cares about the work and the people they work with. The successful candidate will join the London and South East Hub based in Camden, joining a workforce of passionate and experienced practitioners and managers delivering and evaluating a range of exciting and innovative interventions to children and families.
Would you value the opportunity to deliver services which include child and parent/carer-facing interventions through one-to-one or groupwork delivery? The service portfolio in the London and South East Hub includes:
- Domestic Abuse Recovering Together (DART)– a groupwork programmehelping children and their mothersstrengthen relationships following domestic abuse.
- Letting the Future In (LTFI)– a therapeutic programme designed to help children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse rebuild their lives and recover from the impact of abuse.
- Pregnancy in Mind (PiM)- this service is a preventative, evidence-based, groupwork, mental health service for parents-to-be who are at risk of or experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and / or depression during the perinatal period.
- Problematic Sexual Behaviour (PSB) -A service focused on children who are displaying PSB, delivered over the course of 12 sessions with children and young people, and up to 6 for parents or carer
This is an exciting time for the NSPCC, with staff at all levels engaging in a range of new projects and developments. There are opportunities to be involved in testing new services, evaluation and collaboration across the NSPCC to further the strategic goals.
- Are you passionate about working with, and making a difference for, children and families, open to learning, committed to working as part of a team ?
- Do you have the skills and ability to: plan and deliver appropriate programmes of work and be reflective in evaluating the effectiveness of practice?
- Can you identify risk and produce an excellent standard of written work and assessments?
- Do you bring up to date knowledge of legislation, research and best practice?
To discuss this role further or to arrange a visit to the Camden Hub, please contact Conor Chong, Team Manager by e-mail on Conor.Chong@NSPCC.org.uk
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and adults.
We have a number of employees at the NSPCC who are regrettably at risk of redundancy, following a significant restructure. In keeping with our values and our policies, if any of these i...
Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.
Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People? Our children's home in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport provides residential Care for Children and Young People with Emotional Behavioural Challenges.
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
You will be working in a caring home environment, nurturing, and supporting the young people we work with helping them to overcome the issues they are facing. You will work with the team and the Registered Manager to give the support that these Children and Young People deserve to help make life better for them.
This a rewarding opportunity for you to join an existing established team. This is caring home for 3 young people who have various Emotional Behaviour Challenges.
The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people that we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Location Cheadle Hulme, Stockport
Hours 37.5 Hours per week
Salary £34,653 (£17.77ph)
£100.80 for sleep-in shifts
25% uplift on the hourly rate for weekend shifts (£22.21ph)
We also offer….
- Annual Leave27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension schemeand death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick payand family friendly policies includingenhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platformoffering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, rewards for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awardsincluding cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeingacross the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programmefor you and adults at your home
We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work / life balance, and this something you can’t put a value on
About the position….
- You will support the development of a style of leadership and organisational culture to ensure open and participatory management and practice, promoting the well-being of individuals and a positive image of residential care.
- Participate to establish an enabling culture, and effectively manage a home which enables children and young people to achieve optimal outcomes in a safe and secure environment
- To actively assist with the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to ensure a safe, nurturing and positive environment.
- Have responsibility for development and motivation of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.
- Contribute to the management and monitoring of budgets to achieve efficient and effective use of resources and delivery of a high-quality home.
- You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the Children and Young People as individuals.
What can you bring to the team….?
- An essential for this role is a QCF level 3 or 4 Children’s Families and Young Peoples Practitioner Qualification or equivalent (see job description).
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🌟 Assistant Manager – Children’s Residential Home 🌟
📍 Location: Andover, Hampshire
🕒 Hours: 37.5 per week
💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, family-like environment? If so, our home could be the perfect place for you!
About Us 🏡
Our Andover Home is a warm, homely bungalow set in a beautiful village near Andover. We provide care for up to 3 young people aged 11–18, supporting those with mental health challenges such as ASD, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and emotional or behavioural difficulties.
Our ethos is simple: young people come first. We offer a child-centred approach, encouraging them to explore new interests, engage in community activities, and achieve their full potential.
Your Role 👩💼👨💼
As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the home and supporting the Registered Manager. Your responsibilities will include:
✅ Assisting with compliance under Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
✅ Supervising staff and supporting their development
✅ Managing budgets and contributing to rosters
✅ Safeguarding young people and promoting therapeutic care
✅ Liaising with parents, carers, and professionals
✅ Overseeing admissions and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment
You’ll also take part in on-call duties, contribute to health and safety audits, and help maintain our high standards of care.
What We’re Looking For 🔍
✔ Minimum: Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
✔ Experience working with children with emotional/mental health needs
✔ Strong communication and leadership skills
✔ Ability to stay calm in challenging situations
✔ Commitment to start Level 5 Registered Manager Award within 6 months
✔ Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (mandatory)
Why Join Us? 💖
At our Andover home, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a family who love what we do! We offer:
✨ Specialist training in trauma-informed practice
✨ Opportunities for career progression
✨ A supportive, fun, and inclusive environment
✨ Beautiful rural location with easy access to Andover and Salisbury
Children's Residential Youth Support Worker
- Job Category
- Childrens Homes | Support Worker
- Location
- Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Salary
- Up to £28,650.00 per annum + £46.01 per sleep-in
- Closing date
- 29/01/2026
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- Contract type
- Permanent
- Total hours per week
- 40
- Description
🌟 Residential Youth Support Worker – A Career Built on Compassion
Location:Bedford (MK40)Salary:Up to £28,650.00 per annum + £46.01 per sleep-inShift Pattern:Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, and sleep-ins💬Looking for Something More Rewarding?Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Have you worked in hospitality, retail, sports, outdoor activities, or customer service? Do you have the emotional resilience to handle challenging situations while supporting and inspiring young people?
If so, you don’t need prior experience in care - just the right mindset. We provide full training, qualifications, and ongoing support to help you build a meaningful career in residential childcare.
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What the Role InvolvesAs a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be a vital part of a team supporting young people who have experienced trauma. Your role will be dynamic, challenging, and deeply rewarding. You’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting daily routines, activities, and emotional well-being
- Managing and de-escalating challenging situations with empathy
- Encouraging independence, education, and life skills
- Being a trusted role model—showing patience, resilience, and compassion
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment.
Harpury House is a welcoming five-bedded residential home located in Bedford. Opened in 2010, the home provides accommodation for up to five young people, both male and female, and benefits from effective care planning supported by a skilled and dedicated staff team.
Situated within easy reach of local amenities including shops, banks, a post office, cafés, health centre, and reliable bus services, Harpury House offers a convenient and community-focused setting. The home also falls within the Bedford Secondary School catchment area and is close to Bedford College, ensuring strong educational links for the young people.
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What We’re Looking ForWe welcome applicants from all walks of life. What matters most is your attitude, emotional intelligence, and willingness to learn. Ideal candidates will have:
- Resilience and ability to manage challenging behaviour
- Capability for some physical intervention when required
- Drivers essential (non-drivers cannot be accommodated)
- Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
- Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges
- A desire to grow – full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare provided
- 3 weeks of paid induction training
- Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Structured career progression into senior roles
- £1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep-in payments (£44.56 per shift)
- 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
- Free meals during shifts
- Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays
- 24/7 well-being support, including free counselling sessions
- Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours, to recognise the 24/7 care you provide year-round
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Important Information- We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work.
- All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week.
- All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies.
- Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date.
- Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments.
At Homes2Inspire, we’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities...