If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

This is a full time position 40 hours per week.

The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies.

The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years setting, who is beginning to demonstrate ability to lead, support and nurture others within a team and is an excellent role model to others, including apprentices, volunteers and students. The candidate should have at least a level 3 qualification in early years and taken on at least one additional role, such as an Acorn Mentor, Health and Safety Rep, Employee Forum Rep etc. The ideal candidate should have an eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills with the support of senior staff and be keen to progress and develop their career with Acorn.

• To support a holistic approach to the curriculum
• To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met
• To ensure a high level of emotional well-being among children
• To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice
• To demonstrate Acorn’s ethos, values policies and procedures in your practice and be a good role model.
• A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS, including the statutory guidance
• To have a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures withing Acorn and for external agencies
• To carry out tasks requested
• To lead the room in the absence of the Senior or Deputy manager within the room
• To work in partnership with the Senior or Deputy within the room to ensure smooth day to day running of your group.

• To support and nurture staff in your group, in particular apprentices, students and volunteers.

• To ensure the interactions with children are high quality and based on individual interests, need and/or stage of development
• To demonstrate a positive approach to children’s behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure
• To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents/carers
• To safeguard all children in our care following procedures outlined in Acorns policy and external procedures
• To ensure the environment offers rich, first-hand learning opportunities for all children which accommodates a holistic approach to the curriculum, providing awe, wonder and opportunities for children to think critically and independently
• To support in making sure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside
• To ensure children’s interests are being met and appropriate teaching methods are being used to extend children’s thinking and learning.
• To support all staff, working as part of a team, adapting your role as necessary, and taking on specific responsibilities as required, including supporting inexperienced staff.
• To begin to take lead on aspects of the role with the support of the Senior or Deputy within the room (e.g. mentoring, health and safety, etc)
• To continue to develop your leadership skills through direct support from the Senior of Deputy within the room.
• To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children whilst maintaining a safe and stimulating environment and keeping high levels of supervision of the whole group.
• To ensure all children are making progress to their full potential
• To understand and implement planning in the moment
• To carry out observations regularly and ensure they are of high quality and in-line with Acorn’s recommendations for planning in the moment
• To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent, physically challenged and able to take informed risks and are making progress to their full potential.
• To complete paperwork in relation to the child, ...

Bradford RESET service, which stands for Recognising, Engaging and Supporting Everyone to Transform. This innovative service brings a trauma-informed approach to support individuals who have caused or who are causing harm in their intimate and/ or family relationships and their families and for victims with additional complex needs referred through the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)

Bradford RESET uniquely combines our Navigator existing services focused on domestic abuse, delivered by Bridge, with an extensive new programme offer for individuals aged 16 and over who cause harm. This integration creates a vibrant opportunity for Bradford to tackle the underlying causes of domestic abuse by providing effective, therapeutic, and proactive support. We recognise the importance of holistic family wellness and safety, offering therapeutic support for entire families affected by the behaviours of individuals involved in the programme.

This post is for a MARAC Navigator and focusses on a selected group of victim cases that return to the MARAC due to repeated high-risk domestic abuse incidents where engagement with either the victim or perpetrator in the co-ordinated action plan has been unsuccessful.   The MARAC Navigators will receive all referrals from the MARAC meetings, working with a small caseload of typically 10 cases each.  MARAC Navigator will aim to:

• Provide aspirational person-centred support through building a trusting relationship with the victim
• Pathway any cohobating people who harm to a navigator within the people who harm element of the Bradford RESET service to enable them to address issues that contribute to incidents of abuse
• Proactivity and intensively conduct face to face work with the victim to build all the networks of support that wrap around the individual to facilitate recovery, building and sustaining hope
• Work as part of a wider team to build and evidence what future support should look like.

A Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) is a weekly meeting where information is shared on the highest risk domestic abuse cases between representatives of local police, health, child protection, housing practitioners, Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs), probation and other specialists from the statutory and voluntary sectors. At the heart of a MARAC is the working assumption that no single agency or individual can see the complete picture of the life of a victim or perpetrator and any children, but all may have insights that are crucial to their safety. After sharing all relevant information, they have about a victim, any children and the perpetrator, the representatives discuss options for increasing safety and turn these into a co-ordinated action plan.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assertively make face to face contact and proactively engage with referred individuals through all routes such as, meeting at an individual home, Bridge Project, friends or family members home or any agreed place.
• Provide creative person-centred trauma informed solutions to the unmet needs of individuals who are hard to reach and engage.
• Build a trusted, motivational and highly supportive relationship, individualising support through undertaking a mutually agreed personalised review of their strengths and support needs and levels of wider social and community engagement.
• Mutually identify and work together to overcome barriers and access a wide range of health and wellbeing services, providing appropriate advocacy. Working in a trauma informed way, use high support techniques to affect recognition of DA and individuals to achieve their goals
• Proactively link and practically support individuals into the agreed appropriate agencies, services and community assets relevant to their expressed needs and the level of risk e.g. physical and mental health, sexual health, housing, drug and alcohol services, benefit claims, criminal justice services, employment, training and education programmes and any specialist support services as required etc. this will include transporting people to their appointments.
• Liaise on a regular basis with the Police DA&SV team to discuss and review cases.
• Maintain appropriate case notes and administrative systems linked to the programme, including maintaining programme data performance/ evaluation systems.
• Produce high quality, accurate written reports and letters of support as and when required, this routinely includes reports for multi-agency bodies and letters outlining individual support needs as part of the overall package of care.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with a full range of partner organisations, services and community programmes, colleagues and assets.
• Attend project governance case review meetings, ...

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Neurodiversity Practitionerpart-time, flexible up to 15 hours per week. Accepting applications.  No fixed closing date.Questions to: lauragomersall@autismearlysupport.org.uk Applications to: mandysimons@autismearlysupport.org.uk Who we areWhat we doOur ApproachOur Strategy and PurposeOur Vision, Mission and Values3What you can expect from usThe TeamJob DescriptionContentsWelcome from our CEOAbout usThe role242Your applicationHow to applySafeguardingEquity diversity and inclusionSummary of terms and conditions479Thank you for considering a role with Autism Early Support. I’m delighted you’reexploring the possibility of joining our team.You will be joining us as we grow. In 2023, we launched our digital platform, TheParent’s Portal, to support more families more often. Today, we’re supporting morefamilies than ever before and our aim is to continue to expand to fill some of thegaps in the SEND system and ensure no child is left behind. This recruitment pack gives you an overview of the role, our ethos, and the supportthat will be available to you here. I hope it helps you see how your skills and passioncould contribute to our mission and that you’re excited by this opportunity.At AES, we’re passionate about providing early, individualised help to make ameaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we’re here to support. Whether through our direct contact with children or indirectly through our Parent’sPortal our child-led approach underpins our practice.  Should you become one ofour valued practitioners, you will be encouraged to work creatively andresponsively, tailoring environments and strategies to meet children’s individualneeds. Working here is rewarding. You will manage your own caseload and you will be partof a small team, so you will quickly see and feel the direct impact you are able tomake both to families and to wider team development. You’ll become part of aforward-thinking multi-disciplinary team that values curiosity and compassion.We believe in investing in our staff. We do this through well-being initiatives,continuous professional development, training and supervision.  We encourageeveryone to work together with mutual respect to create a happy culture with anappetite for quality, learning and growth at its heart.  You can watch a video of ourwork in action here. Welcome from our CEOSarah Sweet-Rowley3I  hope I have given you a flavour of what you can expectfrom us, and if you share our values and drive, we’d love towelcome you to an interview.Very best wishes4Who we areAutism Early Support Trust Ltd. (“AES”) offers early support and specialist education to autisticchildren, children with sensory, communication and interaction differences and their families.We believe every child should have the chance to find their place in the world, be able tocommunicate their needs and learn alongside their peers with acceptance and support.We aim to work alongside parents and practitioners to give every child the foundations they need forthe next stage of their education. If we can enable a child to feel safe and understood, they becomehappier and they can flourish. AES was established in 2001 and was formerly known as ‘The Puzzle Centre’.What we doOur early support and specialist education encompasses specific, structured and targetedneurodiversity affirming approaches founded on established research, evidence-based practice andour extensive experience.Through our services, we aim to equip all children with the tools and confidence they need tocommunicate, explore, play and enjoy the world around them. In response to the child’s needs,wants and preferences, we make environmental adaptations and create the support a child needs tofeel ready to learn.Help is accessed through the Circle Centre, our specialist nursery near Buckingham and ourOutreach Service, which supports families in the community and online through projectsincluding The Parent’s Portal and Assessments and Support Packages.Our ApproachThrough our services, we encourage autistic children and childrenwith sensory, communication and interactions differences to betheir authentic selves without needing to mask or changethemselves to feel accepted in a non-autistic majority society. Our specialist multi-disciplinary team of teachers, occupationaltherapists, speech and language therapists, nursery co-ordinatorsand learning assistants identify and put the supports in place tomake a child feel safe and regulated so they can enjoy learning. Alongside this, we work with parents and carers to help them feelconfident in supporting their child and in advocating for theirindividual needs. About Us 5Deliver exemplary children’s servicesDevelop and grow our outreach servicesBuild a sustainable income and resource base. And within our objectives we have five aims:Children’s services are an exemplar of best practiceMaintain ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted) in our flagshipnurserySupport more families and practitioners throughoutreachDevelop ...

Stramash Social Enterprise
Outdoor Practitioner Person Specification

Requirement

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications /
Education /
Training:

1. Qualified to at least SVQ level 3 or equivalent in
childcare or holds a teaching qualification; or has
relevant outdoor/environmental qualifications and is
capable of undertaking an SVQ level 3

1. Evidence of ongoing CPD and
training

2. Outdoor learning training

Experience:

1. Experience of working with children within the
age range 2 to 8 years

1. Experience of working with
children in an outdoor setting

2. Experience of planning and implementing
stimulating and productive play and learning
experiences for Early Years children

Knowledge:

1. Good working knowledge of the early level
within the Curriculum for Excellence

2. Good knowledge of outdoor learning, including
the underpinning history, ethos and processes, and
how it can be used to facilitate the development of
children

Skills &
Competencies:

1. Be familiar and effective in planning and
assessing within the Early Years setting

2. Excellent communication skills

3. Ability to represent the EL&F team in a
professional manner and to build positive
relationships with parents, childcare professionals
and members of the community

4. Ability to work effectively within a team and
collaborate with other team members

How
Assessed?
Application
form

Application
form and
interview

Application
form and
interview

1. Understands the approaches
taken in successfully developing
children in the desired outcomes of
the early level in Curriculum for
Excellence

Application
form and
interview

Personal Attributes:  1. Adaptable and enthusiastic team player and can

work on own initiative as well as under clear
supervision

Application
form and
interview

2. A passion for using the outdoors to develop the
whole person

3. Have a sense of fun and adventure and enjoy the
outdoors

Other:

1. Able to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of and a commitment to the aims of
Stramash

1. Hold a UK drivers license that
includes D1 entitlement

Application
form and
interview

2. Computer literate

3. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to accept
responsibility and become involved in all aspects of
the EL&F life

3. Registered, or eligible to register, with either
SSSC or GTCS

4. Member of the PVG Scheme

February 2017

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Peebles Support Worker

Peebles Support Worker

Full time 37 hours per week

Part Time 16 hours per week

Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata

The Peebles service provides support to individuals within the town which enables them to live full lives and be involved in the local community. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and promote independence and life skills to our supported people. We are actively involved in activities and groups in Peebles and support a wide range of people with their day to day living. Join our team and help us continue to deliver a high standard of care which allows people to live their lives to the fullest potential. This includes days out to Edinburgh, Galashiels or where ever the supported person wishes to go. Bowling, cinema trips, safari park meals out, swimming, shopping.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Find out what you working week could look like here.

Hear from our current Support Workers here.

Why Ark?

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully funded PVG & 1^styear SSSC registration paid by Ark
• Blue Light Card

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.

To apply, click the link below.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

All interviews are conducted in person. 

Supporting Documents:

Onboarding - What you need to know

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.

Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.

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Additional Support Worker

Wigan

£12.51 per hour

Looking to start a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!

Becoming an Additional Support Worker with Autism Initiatives is a brilliant opportunity to work flexibly as you start your career in social care. Whether you have worked in social care before or not, we offer a supportive environment and ongoing training to support you in your new role.

What do we look for in an Additional Support Worker?

• A good verbal and written communicator
• Patient, caring and supportive
• A passion to develop and learn new skills
• Ability to work to your own initiative and be a team player
• Able to work flexibly

More about the role

As an Additional Support Worker, no two days are the same and you will enjoy a role which brings a lot of variety. The people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and our Additional Support Workers play a key role in encouraging the people we support to live as independently as possible. Our Additional Support Workers work in a variety of settings including, Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach. Our services work hard to create person centred support plans for each individual and their preferred activities which can include:

• Access community activities such as local walks
• Trips to the park
• Swimming and going to the cinema
• Supporting people in their voluntary work

Working patterns

Our Additional Support Workers work flexibly and can book onto shifts through our Worksearch app. We offer a variety of shifts which you can fit around your lifestyle. This includes, day shifts, night shifts and weekend work.

Our offer to you

• Career progression opportunities.
• Full initial training and ongoing development programme to support you in your role.
• An enhanced DBS that we pay for.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Work Pension Scheme
• Birthday day off

How do I apply?

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab on the left.

The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances

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Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere

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VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years.

Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential.

VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services.

Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our Northfield Lodge Service as a Support/Care Worker based in Aberdeen. This will be a part-time permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
VSA's Northfield, is a two storey property set in its own grounds in the Northfield area of the city, providing long-term residential placements for individuals with on-going and enduring mental health problems. The service provides 24-hour support to 18 service users and each has their own room. The main aim of the service is to promote independence and this is achieved by providing person-centred support based on each individual’s needs and requirements.

In this rewarding role, you will provide a professional, caring and effective service to our service users. Any prior experience would be welcome but is not essential as full on the job training will be provided. You must however be willing to undertake an SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) if you do not already hold one.

Salary & Benefits:

Hours: 28 hours per week

Rota: 4 week rolling rota, with an average of one sleep-in per week and an equal mix of early & late shifts. You will also be expected to work alternate weekends

Salary: £12.81 per hours

Location: Aberdeen We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:

• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme-Receive £225 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes

Service Information:

Northfield Lodge provides long term residential placements and 24 hour support for adults with ongoing and enduring mental health conditions. The main aim of the service is to promote independence and this is achieved by providing recovery-focused support, based on each individual’s needs and requirements.

Purpose of Job:

To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
• Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
• Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
• Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
• Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
• Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
• Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
• Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
• Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
• Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.

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Job Introduction

• Location:Snettisham, Norfolk
• Hourly rate:£12.43 per hour
• Hours per week:Full time and Part Time hours available
• Training Provided:Full training provided and an opportunity to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way

You will be supporting our gentlemen in their home by the beach on the Norfolk coast.

Supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities means embracing their unique journey. Every day brings new opportunities to explore interests, from a peaceful walk in the park to enjoying a favourite café or engaging in their hobbies. Your role is to empower and connect, helping them navigate life with confidence and independence.

We can teach you everything you need to know about supporting people well. What we can’t teach you, is the stuff that comes from within:

✨ That buzz you get when you celebrate someone’s wins – big or small.

✨ That natural sense of wanting to make someone’s day brighter.

✨ That understanding that climbing a mountain starts with a single step.

In essence, that’s what we are looking for from you.

What does it mean to be a support worker?

Think about your daily routine and what matters to you. If you needed support to keep your day the way you like it, what would be important to you?

In this role, you will:

• Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
• Adjust your approach to meet people’s needs and build on both their strengths and your own.
• Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way.

People are at the heart of everything we do and as a support worker you will embody our core values by:

Working together

• Respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with
• Communicating openly and building trust.
• Helping each other to provide the best support possible.

Giving our best

• Being dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
• Whether the day was easy or tough, taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those who you support.

Having courage

• Being open to new ideas and approaches.
• Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
• Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible.

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Buy and sell annual leave– transfer windows open twice a year.
• 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.
• Vivup– spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• 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.
• Blue light card– we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
• Pension and Life Assurance -you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

If you’re all about possibilities and interested to support someone in a way that is meaningful to them, apply today. 

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. 
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!

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