Job Description

 JOB TITLE

CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY WORKER

Circuit:

Southport Circuit 1/36

Location:

Home-based but there will be office-space in one of the Circuit Churches

Salary:

Hours:

£28,013

Full time, 37hrs per week

Responsible to:

The Managing Trustees of the Southport Methodist Circuit
Line managed by the Revd Rachel Bray

Responsible for:   Managing volunteers where required

Job Purpose and Objectives

The postholder will coordinate and facilitate the effective delivery and development of children’s work (0
– 11yrs) across the 9 churches of the Southport Circuit, with the aim of enabling children and their
families to be fully participating and engaged members of their churches.

Main Responsibilities

•  To oversee and coordinate children’s work across the Circuit
•  To support, encourage and resource the team of volunteers who work with children across the

Circuit

•  To link in with and support teams who lead activities and groups for children across the churches
•
Liaise with the Youth Worker regarding work with children and young people
•  To encourage churches to grow in their welcome and engagement with families
•  To help equip parents to help their children explore and develop their faith
•  Develop new initiatives that would enhance our work with children and families
•  To help churches think creatively about engaging with unchurched children and their families
•  To connect in with the work of our churches who already have links with schools and work

collaboratively where appropriate with the Southport & Area Schools Worker Trust
•  To keep accurate records, monitor progress, and present reports to the Circuit Meeting
•  To ensure effective risk assessments and safe working practices in relation to children’s work are
maintained and reviewed across the Circuit, in liaison with appropriate church personnel and
volunteers

•  Attend appropriate training and events

The appointment is full-time, 37 hrs per week, with flexible working, including weekends.

Terms and Conditions

•
•  Part-time would also be considered
•  Permanent contract
•  Any overtime will be taken as time off in lieu
•  Ability to travel within the circuit will be required
•

There is a contributory pension scheme to which eligible lay employees will be enrolled.  Lay
employees who do not meet the auto-enrolment criteria are eligible to join the scheme subject to
certain provisions

•  Annual holiday entitlement - 30 days (6 weeks) + bank holidays (leave primarily to be taken during

school holidays)

•  All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
•  Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance
•  Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references
•  Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period

Person Specification

Education & Training

Good standard of education (educated to at least GCSE
level in English and Mathematics).

Qualification or relevant training in childcare/early
years/children’s work.

Proven Abilities

Previous experience of working with children and families.

Experience of working and engaging with families from
diverse backgrounds.

Ability to quickly connect, communicate naturally with,
and motivate children and families, both those who attend
church and those who do not.

Experience of providing pastoral care and support in a paid
or voluntary position.

Able to work as part of a team.

Ability to lead and inspire a team of volunteers.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Passionate about working with children and families and
creating opportunities for them to explore and develop
their faith.

Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and
manage time effectively.

Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work on
own initiative in developing creative ideas.
Able to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries,
demonstrating integrity and a commitment to and
understanding of confidentiality.

Essential

Desirable  Method of
Assessment

A

A

A, I

A, I

A, I, E

A, I

A, I

A, I , E

A, I, P

A, I

A, I, P

A, I

An awareness of health and safety and experience of
producing risk assessments for activities and events.

A good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
procedures and willingness to adhere to Methodist polices
and practices relating to safeguarding.

Basic ICT skills to include use of email, word processing
and databases.

Ability to use and manage social media appropriately.

Awareness and sensitive to issues of equality, diversity and
inclusion.

Awareness of safer recruitment procedures and volunteer
management.

Any Other Requirements

A practicing Christian, supportive of the aims and ethos of
the Methodist Church.

A flexible approach to working in response to the evolving
needs of the Circuit and the wider Methodist Church.

The ability to travel to locations cross the Circuit (either
using own car or public transport).

Satisfactory Enhanced ...

We value your privacy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies.

Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

24hr Free Help: 0808 2000 247

Local Help: 0808 80 20 028

Quick Exit

24hr Free Help: 0808 2000 247

Local Help: 0808 80 20 028

Quick Exit

Closing Date:

Friday 23 January 2026, 4.30pm

Due to the nature of the role this post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 and subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Please note that if you have previously accessed support from WALL, you will need to have completed your support two years ago or more before you can apply for a role.

1 BASE Leicestershire

2 CONTRACT Fixed-term until 31 March 2026, with possibility of extension subject to funding

3 SALARY Starting salary £26,421 per annum (pro rata)

4 HOURS OF WORK 27.5 hours per week, Saturday to Wednesday

5 MAIN TASKS To provide practical, emotional and personal development support so that women and children are able to deal with the effects of domestic violence in their lives. To provide a safe and supported environment for women and children living in the refuge.

Download the job pack below for the job description and person specification.

Applications are to be emailed to recruitment@wallaction.org.uk 

en

Notifications

We value your privacy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies.

Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

24hr Free Help: 0808 2000 247

Local Help: 0808 80 20 028

Quick Exit

24hr Free Help: 0808 2000 247

Local Help: 0808 80 20 028

Quick Exit

Closing Date:

Friday 23 January 2026, 4.30pm

Due to the nature of the role this post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 and subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Please note that if you have previously accessed support from WALL, you will need to have completed your support two years ago or more before you can apply for a role.

1 BASE Leicester, Leicestershire

2 CONTRACT Fixed-term until 31 March 2026, with possibility of extension subject to funding

3 SALARY Starting salary £26,421 per annum (pro rata)

4 HOURS OF WORK 13 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday (9am – 4pm)

5 MAIN TASKS To provide practical, emotional and personal development support so that women and children are able to deal with the effects of domestic violence in their lives. To provide a safe and supported environment for women and children living in the refuge.

Download the job pack below for the job description and person specification.

Applications are to be emailed to recruitment@wallaction.org.uk 

en

Notifications

North East Lincs Women's Aid
JOB DESCRIPTION  -  Head of Children’s Services

RESPONSIBLE TO:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
SALARY:
DAYS / TIMES:

Head of Operations; CEO
All children’s support staff & services
£38,000 per annum, FTE
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Flexible hours to meet staff and children’s support, where necessary

As this position will include a base in our ‘women only’ spaces (inc Refuge),
we are only accepting applications from women.
(Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies)

 OVERALL OBJECTIVES
To develop and manage children’s services across the organisation.

To provide high-quality frontline children’s services and 1:1 support to those affected by domestic abuse.

To be responsible for developing, managing and leading a team that keeps the safety of children affected by
domestic abuse central to all processes.

To develop, design and deliver quality groupwork within the guidelines and policies of the organisation and
the funders. (Groupwork ideas below)

Project Management and Service Delivery

•  To be responsible for the management of all children’s support staff and services.
•  To ensure effective and appropriate support is outcomes focused and is available to address

individual risks and needs by undertaking case reviews/audits and supervisions.

•  To carry a caseload of children to support.
•  To ensure and promote multi-agency working.
•  To ensure that case files and records (both electronic and paper) are accurate and complete, and that

both are kept in compliance with requirements.

•  To oversee and support all staff with regard to lone working procedures.
•  To ensure that risk assessment/management procedures are followed, prioritising those most at risk.
•  To be the safeguarding lead professional for child protection and safeguarding; ensuring that all staff

understand and comply with the service’s safeguarding framework.

•  To remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation, including organisational procedures,

policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice.

•  To represent children’s services at meetings, when required.
•  To assist in ensuring that services have efficient and effective systems to maintain a high standard of
day-to-day operations, with full regard to Health & Safety legislation, support, risk assessments etc.
•  To  work  at  all  times  in  accordance  with  the  Confidentiality  Policy  of  Women's  Aid  with  due

consideration for child protection issues.

•  To lead / attend both internal and external children’s meetings when required.
•  To be responsible for regular reviews of the service which reflect input, output and outcome

monitoring, funding streams and the views of stakeholders.

•  To ensure the service recognises the needs and concerns of a diverse range of service users and

addresses them appropriately by working proactively to ensure that a non-discriminatory service is
accessible to all children.

•  To  assist  the  Head  of  Operations  and  Chief  Officer  in  ensuring  that  services  meet  all  the

requirements of funders, contracts and legislation.

•  To draw to the attention of the Head of Services, any issues which may impact on the organisation.
•  When necessary, support the organisation in setting up and developing any new children’s projects.
•  To represent the service at multi-agency meetings, feeding back initiatives and outcomes to the team.
•  To work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to tackle the issue of domestic abuse.
•  To represent the service at local and national events; deliver training and presentations as required.

Staff Management

•  To be responsible for the day-to-day management of children’s support staff, ensuring appropriate
and effective delivery of services, including risk assessment, safety planning, referrals to other
agencies and MARACs, etc.

•  To be responsible for supervisions, performance reviews, learning and development opportunities of

all children’s support staff.

•  To be responsible for case file audits and reviews, including regular staff monitoring and spot checks.
•  To ensure that services are adequately staffed at all times.
•  When necessary, to deal with any internal conflict, capability or disciplinary issues.
•  When necessary, participate in the recruitment, selection, induction and deployment of staff.
•  To manage and lead on support staff meetings.

Quality Management

•  To contribute to annual service reviews which include monitoring data, evaluations, intake and

output policy, and practice and workload reviews for the children’s support service.
•  To contribute to the continuation, development and effectiveness of Children’s Services.
•  To report on Children’s Services to the Trustees as and when requested.
•  To assist with development and review of relevant policies/procedures/systems.
•  To represent children’s services in quality and performance working groups when requ...

8-13s Children’s and Youth Worker

Join us!

The Role 

You’ll support children to build strong friendships, ask big questions, and explore the Christian faith for themselves in a safe and welcoming space. You'll play a critical role in transitioning our children into our youth work, working closely with our wider Children, Youth & Families team.

If you’re passionate about reaching children and youth with the good news of Jesus and helping them grow as disciples, then we’d love to hear from you!

Contract: Full time, permanent role but also will consider part time applications

Annual salary: £24,667 - £28,943 depending on qualifications and experience

Starting date: September 2025 or earlier 

If you’d like to request an application pack, discuss the role or arrange a visit, get in touch with people@wycliffe-church.org.uk or call 0118 929 9911. 

We welcome people from all demographics but require the post holder to profess a Christian faith and be willing to become a member of our church family.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so apply early if you’re interested! 

At WWT we shape unforgettable experiences; we want people to feel part of something amazing and this includes our youngest of visitors and the people they visit with. We are therefore looking for keen and enthusiastic people to help run our weekly Wednesday term time toddler group: The Gosling Gang. You will enjoy working with other volunteers, families and young children; have good communication skills, an outgoing personality and an ability to think on your feet.

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need. 

If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don't wish to apply online, please email volunteering@wwt.org.uk or leave a message at 01453 891 231 with your name and number. 

Just to let you know, some of our roles are very popular. To help our teams and minimise disappointment for people kind enough to want to support us, we might take roles down before the closing date if we get a lot of applications. If you do miss a role, or are looking for something particular, you can sign up to opportunity alerts. 

No formal qualifications are required. However, for this role it is essential that you have:

• Experience of working with the toddler age group
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to talk to visitors both on a one-to-one level and to larger groups
• An interest in Education related activities
• Previous experience in running similar events would be desirable

Unfortunately this role is not suitable for Under 18's.

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

• Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
• Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
• Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life

• Salary:
• Band 6 - £36,291 - £47,808
• Location:
• Various locations (Community Hospice / OneBexley Hub / Across the Borough)
• Hours:
• 35 hours per week

A life, not a service

Are you a proactive social worker looking to break the mould? This is not your standard statutory role. You will be joining OneBexley, a pioneering consortium of eight local charities that has been working together to deliver Care Act support in a completely new way for the past five years.

Why this is different
Instead of the traditional “assess and prescribe” model, we operate under a unique “trusted assessor” framework.

• Community-first:We leverage the local voluntary sector to connect residents with their community, reducing the need for formal care.
• Strengths-based:Our goal is to help residents live “a life, not a service,” focusing on what is strong rather than just what is wrong.
• Collaborative:You will work across a partnership that includes Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC), Age UK Bexley, Bexley Mencap, Carers’ Support Bexley, Crossroads Care, Inspire Community Trust and Mind in Bexley.

You can discover more about our unique partnership and member charities at onebexley.org.

The role

We are growing our team and looking for a third social worker to join us. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards of this innovative model by mentoring our team of trusted assessors.

Your key responsibilities

• Empower the team:Provide regular supervision to trusted assessors, ensuring their wellbeing and career growth.
• Quality assurance:Sign off and authorise Care Act assessments and reviews produced by the team.
• Expert guidance:Act as a source of professional advice, supporting staff with difficult conversations regarding safeguarding or financial contributions.
• Case management:Oversee the triaging and allocation of referrals to ensure they align with our expertise.

Our values

Our values guide everything we do:

• Direct:We cut through complexity to ensure safety and clarity.
• Uplifting:We are generous with our time and prioritise supporting our people to grow.
• Proactive:We don’t wait for issues to arise; we look for solutions to help users achieve independence.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Qualifications:Be a qualified registered social worker.
• Experience:Experience of working in social care settings, including experience of reviewing and authorising Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Mobility:A full driving licence and access to a car for travel across the borough.

Why work with us?

You will be employed by the Community Hospice but work within the OneBexley consortium. We offer:

• Agile working:A culture focused on results and flexibility rather than strict 9–5 office hours.
• Pension:Company pension scheme with access to the NHS Pension Scheme for those already enrolled.
• Wellbeing:Family-friendly policies, generous holiday entitlement, and health and wellbeing opportunities.
• Perks:Free car parking and subsidised meals at the Bostall Hill site.

We reserve the right to close this job advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

Thank you for your understanding.

Application deadline: Tuesday 27 January at midday

Interview date: Wednesday 4 February 2026

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Job: Supervising Social Worker

Community Foster Care are recruiting a full time family Supervising Social Worker or Senior Supervising Social Worker (depending on experienc) based in Lancaster

Read More

Job: Family Finding Officer

Community Foster Care are recruiting a part time family finding officer based in Lancaster

Read More

Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

• Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL1 2UF
• £13.61 - £13.61 Per Hour
• Permanent * Part time
• Posted: Monday, January 12, 2026
• CSWreliefnightsSOV120126RW
• Documents

Apply

St Oswald's Retirement Village part of the ExtraCare Charitable Trust are recruiting care staff now!

This is an exciting time to be joining St Oswald's Retirement Village and be part of a supportive team in a luxury retirement village.

We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling!

Are you a Night Care Asssitant who is compassionate, patient, and personable and would like to develop your career with us? If so, we would like to hear from you.

• Role: Relief Night Care Assistant
• Hours: Ad hoc/ as required
• Shift: 9pm - 7am*
• Salary: £13.61 per hour
• Location: St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gloucester, GL1 2UF

ExtraCare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

As a Relief Night Care Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Person Specification

• Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours.

Benefits:

• Free Use of Onsite Gym
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Plus, Usual Benefits.

An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our night Care Assistants.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!

*Shift times are subject to change to support the needs of the service

Apply

Advanced Recovery Practitioner

Job Introduction

Interviews for this role are taking place on 26/02/2026

We have an opportunity for an Advanced Recovery Practitioner role to support the RECONNECT team based at County Hall. The RECONNECT service aims to improve continuity of care to vulnerable people leaving prison by supporting them prior to release and their subsequent transition to community-based services. They work with service users 6-weeks prior to release and up-to 6months post release. Although not an exhaustive list, they will be supporting service users with healthcare needs, such as GP registration, access to mental health support, signposting to employment or accommodation services. The ARP will work in collaboration with RECONNECT and pick up any cases where substance use has been identified. They will work with the service user up-to 6weeks prior to release from prison or immigration centres and support their transition into the community and ensure they remain engaged in structured treatment. The role will cover Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and will be co-located at County Hall.

The role will involve:

• Co-location at County Hall to work in collaboration with the RECONNECT team.
• Support a caseload of service users to resettle back into the community from custody, specifically engaging them in structured treatment.
• Work in collaboration with the RECONNECT team and undertake visits to prisons to help assess needs upon release. This will include completing assessments and ensuring continuity of care post release from custody.
• Regularly liaise with multi-agencies involved with the case to signpost and co-ordinate support.
• Attend, contribute and coordinate attendance at relevant meetings and share information relating to service users in treatment with Turning Point.
• Liaise with Recovery Workers in the main teams to advise on RECONNECT and transfer cases when the service user has engaged in structured treatment and RECONNECT remit has come to an end.
• Act as a subject matter expert relating to Substance Use and offer advice to RECONNECT colleagues.
• Prison vetting is essential for this role and will need to be in place prior to starting the role.
• You will be required to travel to prisons, other services, home visits so a driving licence and access to a car is an essential role requirement.

About Us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
• Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees .Turning Point Benefits

Apply

Advanced Recovery Practitioner

Job Introduction

Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement. 

Location: Based in Havertop Police Station, Normanton

Due to the nature of this role and the client group supported, this position is opened to female only applicants

We are currently recruiting for a Female Advanced Practitioner to work in our Wakefield Inspiring Recovery service. For this role you will have either significant experience in providing a substance use services or a related field in health, social care or criminal justice services and/or a relevant qualification such as social work or nursing. You will hold a defined caseload of service users with multiple needs and have, or be willing to develop, a specialism within the team. You will provide learning opportunities and act as a point of expertise within your team, sometimes leading multi-disciplinary discussions to support planning, and be capable of representing the service in external meetings to improve pathways with partner agencies. Whilst not a line management position Advanced Practitioners will form part of the leadership of the team and be key to supporting specific clients with complex needs and workers, particularly those new to the field.

As an Advanced Practitioner we offer a starting salary of £29,244 with annual pay progression up to £33,880 (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey

This is a full time role however, job share arrangements will be considered for suitable candidates.

Role Responsibility

• The post holder will be responsible for case management of several the domestic abuse cases. This number may vary depending upon complexity and other responsibilities
• The post holder will prioritise Harm Reduction in their case work and evidence this in their recording on CIM.
• The post holder will carry out the role in an outreach capacity in order to maximise opportunities to engage service users. This will include early morning, evenings and weekends, on a rota basis.
• The post holder will deputise for the Team Leader in their absence e.g., annual leave or conflicting commitments.
• The post holder will engage in training and development opportunities as the arise in order to develop and maintain their leadership skills.
• Safeguarding: - The post holder will escalate any safeguarding concerns raised by Recovery Workers.

The post holder will complete standard Advanced Practitioner responsibilities including support of peers when working outreach, in partnering locations and in the hub.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Exceptional report writing and case notes
• Demonstrable experience in working within a substance use treatment and recovery setting
• Specialist interest depth knowledge of one or more complexities alongside substance use. This may be mental health, long term conditions, criminality, homelessness, Domestic Violence etc
• Understanding of risk and risk management, as it applies to substance use and complexity.
• Significant experience of working in health and social care

Desirable:

• RMN; Social Work, psychology or other relevant qualification

It is essential that the post holder is a car driver

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each ...

Job Introduction

Join Avante Care & Support as a Senior Care Lead!

Avante Care & Support is dedicated to delivering high-quality residential care to the elderly, including those living with dementia. Our mission is to create vibrant, fulfilling lives for everyone in our care.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Lead - Nights - Relief -  to join our team at Pilgrims View, Snodland.

Your Role:
As a Senior Care Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional care delivery for residents. Working closely with the Manager and Deputy Manager, you’ll lead by example, supervise care staff, and ensure that residents receive person-centred care that meets and exceeds regulatory standards.

You’ll:

• Deliver compassionate, individualized care based on residents’ needs.
• Supervise and support a team of Care Service Assistants.
• Ensure care practices align with Avante’s Philosophy of Care and the Eden Alternative principles.
• Provide leadership and guidance during the absence of home management.
• Contribute to staff training, development, and compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rates.
• Free DBS check and uniform.
• Pension contributions and flexible working patterns.
• Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers.
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP, physiotherapy, and counselling services.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Recognition programs, including Employee of the Month and Sparkle Awards.

What We’re Looking For:

• A kind and professional individual with a passion for improving the lives of others.
• Experience in residential care and leadership.
• Commitment to providing safe, high-quality care and mentoring others.

If you’re ready to make a difference and join a friendly, supportive team, apply now!

Closing Date: 18 February 2026

Note: All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applicants due to the high volume of interest.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Apply

Job reference:000789

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

Employment type:Permanent

Services:Care – Residential Services

Hours Per Week:37 hours . To be worked over a combination of early and back shifts, including weekends.

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:

The post involves direct working with young people who, because of adversity or trauma, are unable to remain at home and who, at the instruction of a Children’s Hearing or a Court, must be accommodated by Kibble.

We seek people who have a strong commitment to caring for children/ young people, who understand developmental trauma, and who are resilient, reflective and patient. You should be able to practice in a trauma informed way. You will be able to provide children/ young people with a sense of safety and connectedness and teach coping skills in the face of complex challenging behaviour.

Following social pedagogical principles, our children/ young people need opportunities to problem solve and experiment with taking risks to challenge themselves physically and mentally. We recognise the powerful healing and developmental role of play in children’s/ young people lives. Therefore, we are very keen to have people on board who are in touch with their inner child and are willing to be creative about and fully involved in, outdoor play, messy play, risky play, and the range of play opportunities we provide for our children/ young people.

This post will offer the successful candidate stability, with guaranteed hours, and the benefit of varied work. It is ideally suited to someone who has flexibility throughout the working week and weekends to work both early and back shifts. The varied shift pattern provides opportunity for the successful candidate to interact with a range of different employees and children and young people at Kibble.

Main Duties:

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

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 Kibble 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 care plan including 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 is supported.

Recording and Reporting:

• The Child and Youth Care Worker is...