Manchester Mind has worked with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust for a number of years to deliver roles within Community Mental Health Teams in Manchester. Social Workers are a vital part of those teams and we are advertising for two roles in different teams within Manchester. The post-holders will work within integrated, multi-disciplinary teams employed by Manchester Mind but managed on a day-to-day basis by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
As a Social Worker, you are a crucial member of the team. You would be proactively supporting and care coordinating a caseload of people with mental health problems and
complex needs.
The two full-time roles would be within the Central East CMHT and the South Mersey CMHT.
Job Title: Social Worker
Base: Community Mental Health Team
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,022 p.a.
Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays
The skills and experience that are most important to us are:
- Qualified as a Social Worker.
- Experience of building kind relationships.
- Ability to work in a collaborative way.
Application documents can be downloaded from the box on the right.
The closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Monday 26 th January 2026.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
Manchester Mind has worked with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust for a number of years to deliver roles within Community Mental Health Teams in Manchester. Social Workers are a vital part of those teams and we are advertising for two roles in different teams within Manchester. The post-holders will work within integrated, multi-disciplinary teams employed by Manchester Mind but managed on a day-to-day basis by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
As a Social Worker, you are a crucial member of the team. You would be proactively supporting and care coordinating a caseload of people with mental health problems and
complex needs.
The two full-time roles would be within the Central East CMHT and the South Mersey CMHT.
Job Title: Social Worker
Base: Community Mental Health Team
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,022 p.a.
Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays
The skills and experience that are most important to us are:
- Qualified as a Social Worker.
- Experience of building kind relationships.
- Ability to work in a collaborative way.
Application documents can be downloaded from the box on the right.
The closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Monday 26 th January 2026.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
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Salary HDH Band 6 £41,598 - £51,091 per annum (pro rata)
Location Community based
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 19 days at 12:00 GMT.
The Vacancy
Social Worker
- Hours:Part time - 30 hours per work, Monday - Thursday
- Location:community based
- Salary:HDH Band 6 £41,598 - £51,091 per annum (pro rata)
- Closing date:9th February 2026 at 12 noon
- Interview date:18th February 2026
Would you like to connect and engage with families and use your specialist knowledge and skills within the context of social work? We invite you to join our multi-disciplinary team developing social work programmes to empower children, young adults, and their families to optimally manage all psychosocial areas of their care
The complexity of the needs of the children and families’ Helen & Douglas House children’s hospice support are increasing. As a Social Worker you will be providing specialist psychological, emotional, and social support to patients and families whose lives are impacted by illness, loss, and grief. Your excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and a clear understanding of the holistic needs of patients and families living with life-limiting illness will come into play when formulating accurate assessments of need. From assessments and planning to delivery and review, your passion for achieving positive outcomes for our children and families will shine through!
As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will have a wonderful opportunity to influence the shaping, development, and delivery of care that inspires and motivates patients and staff. Experience of working with people with complex needs would greatly benefit you in this role, however what is crucial is a genuine wish to work collaboratively with children and their families to make a real, lasting difference.
If you hold a recognised social worker qualification with experience in a relevant healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you. You will need to be able to travel independently to cover the 6 counties of the Helen & Douglas House Hospice catchment area
Informal conversations welcome in advance of application. For more information, please call Sue Simpson, Social Worker (Wednesday-Friday 9-4) or Debbie Kelly, Head of Community & Family Support Services (Tuesday – Thursday 9-5) on 01865 794749
Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.
Please contact recruitment@helenanddouglas.org.uk if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
The Company
Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients.
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At ARC, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned Support Workers, Care Assistants, Foster Carers, Veterans, Teachers, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion for care.
💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
Need adjustments during the process? Just email recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
ARC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment.
Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!
Job Introduction
Foster Carer (Mainstream)
Self-employed, home-based role
Maximum payment: £628.40 per child per week
All foster carers are self-employed, but your fostering approval is held by Foster for Bradford, Bradford Children and Families Trust’s fostering service. Working with us offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About the Role
Foster carers provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people unable to live with their birth families, supporting their emotional, educational, and social needs.
You will look after a child / children or young person, depending on your skills and age preferences, in your own home as part of your family.
You will have access to support from a social worker and on-going training.
You will need to go through a series of checks – including home checks and police/ local authority checks, along with anyone else over the age of 16 in your home.
Essential Requirements:
- You must be over 21 years of age
- You must have a spare room available for a foster child. The room should have a window and be big enough to hold a single bed and a chest of draws/ wardrobe
- British citizenship or leave to remain in the UK
To be successful in this role you will need:
- The ability to work as part of a team who will be working to support the child
- Ability to keep records in English
- Ability to keep going in difficult times
- A basic understanding of child trauma – training will be provided
Different types of foster care:
Short term fostering
These are stays of a few nights up to three years, depending on the care plan. The greatest need is care for:
- School Age Children and Teenagers
- Sibling groups to keep brothers and sisters together
Specific help you may provide includes helping teenagers prepare for independence or a return home; parent and child fostering (usually mum and baby) supporting them to develop parenting skills; helping children with any missed schooling and development of routines; encouraging education and participation in activities.
Long term or permanent fostering
Children often need a long-term foster family until they are ready to fly the nest.
Most children are aged between 7 and 12 years old when they come to stay with their long-term foster family.
Short Breaks (minimum commitment one weekend a month): full and part-time opportunities available
Our short-break care service offers breaks for children including disabled children and their families. Some occur weekly, others monthly and some just in the school holidays.
Holiday care for foster families – full and part-time opportunities available
Weekend or holiday stays for children and young people but can be required for occasional weekdays. These stays may be planned regular breaks and / or ad-hoc breaks to support foster children and their families. Most foster carers offer this as part of their support to other foster families.
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:
- 28 days annual leave entitlement
- Competitive payment package and progression structure
- 12-week retainer payments for times when you are not looking after children
- Additional financial allowances to cover costs of purchasing essential equipment, including bedroom furniture, safety gates and car seats
- Birthday and holiday payments for the children in your care
- Free contributions to your future state pension (registration needed via the CF411A form)
- Membership with The Fostering Network
- Membership with Bradford Independent Foster Carers Association
- If applicable, membership with New Family Social (national LGBTQ+ support organisation)
- Access to fostering sup...
Child-Sponsor Connection Specialist/ Leave Coverage
- locations
- Home Working, United Kingdom
- Home Working, Arizona, United States
- Home Working, Tennessee, United States
- Home Working, Illinois, United States
- Home Working, Texas, United States
- time type
- Full time
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- End Date: January 30, 2026 (12 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- JR46597
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Job Description:
Important: This is a 1-year contract position to cover Leave.
The role is working to enhance the heart of World Vision Child Sponsorship – connection. By working collaboratively and creatively, you will design and enable safe, meaningful, and joyful experiences that deepen the emotional bond between children and their sponsors.
Working in close partnership with Field Offices (FO), Support Offices (SO), content creators, IT specialists, and child protection leads, this role helps shape multi-format experiences, including photos, videos, voice messages, digital interactions, and games that go beyond traditional letter writing.
The role relies on cross-functional collaboration to test, adapt, and implement these experiences at scale. It brings together diverse perspectives from across the partnership to ensure that innovations are context-sensitive and aligned with both child and sponsor needs.
Ultimately, this role contributes to increasing sponsor satisfaction, boosting Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and improving sponsor retention by fostering interactions that feel personal, heartfelt, and trustworthy—while safeguarding the dignity and well-being of every child.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate and influence with Field and Support Offices, and WVI Sponsorship colleagues to pilot and implement new, safe interaction types.
Design and Execution
Design and test safe, innovative child-sponsor connection experiences based on field insights, behavioural data, and sponsor expectations.
Virtual Field Experiences (VFEs)
Support Virtual Field Visits and digital event coordination to provide immersive and safe sponsor experiences.
Best Practice Scaling
Develop and maintain best practice guidelines for safe, meaningful child-sponsor connections.
Reporting and Evaluation
Evaluate sponsor satisfaction and child feedback to continuously improve interaction formats.
Safeguarding
Coordinate safe delivery of standard sponsorship products (e.g., letters, photos, videos) per SO requirements.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor's degree in communications, human-centered design, behavioural science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
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Minimum 5 years in customer experience design, digital engagement, or human connection design, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven setting.
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Human-centered design thinking and prototyping.
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Strong project coordination and cross-cultural collaboration.
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Behavioral insights, storytelling, and content design.
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Comfort with safe digital communication tools/platforms.
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Excellent written and verbal English is required; additional languages are an asset.
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Occasional international travel may be required.
Applicant Types Accepted:
About Us
Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all back...
Healthy Family Support Practitioner – Full-Time Vacancy Working with children and or Young People 5- 9 years old and their families: Basildon Area
We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and experienced 5+ yrs practitioner to join our Healthy Family Team. Our teams are fully integrated consisting of Health Visitors, School Nurses, Support Practitioners, Family Hub Practitioners and Community Connectors.
5+ Healthy Family Support Practitioner Role
- To work with children, young people and their families, on a one to one or group basis, using a variety of interventions, to identify needs and to achieve positive outcomes.
- To work in partnership with parents/carers to empower them and to enable them to achieve better outcomes for their children.
- To work co-operatively with children's services, health agencies, primary schools and other community based services, to provide the most effective service for children young people and families.
- Undertake developmental and health reviews of children and young people at key stages of their life
0-5yrs on occasions
- Working in an integrated team to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme
- Promoting first relationships and attachment
- Promotion of the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI)
- Providing universal and targeted support to families through delivery of group sessions
- Working in partnership with individuals and their families to achieve positive outcomes
- Deliver evidenced based parenting support to all families
- Providing evidence-based interventions with families to support their children to become School Ready and meet age appropriate levels of development
- Organising and undertaking Integrated two-year reviews in partnership with the family and the child's Early years setting
- To participate in and deliver ECFWS virtual sessions to ensure all families are reached and have meaningful contact and achievable outcomes
- To make contact with families where parental conflict has been identified as a ‘risk' factor, providing brief intervention support and advice
- Participating and leading on health promotion activities in the family hubs and delivery sites or at external venues and events
5 – 19 (25 SEND)
- To make contact with families where parental conflict has been identified as a ‘risk' factor, providing brief intervention support and advice ·
- Provide Coaching and Skills training to young people and their parents to support the development of emotional literacy and overall wellbeing
- To Deliver Educational sessions to Parents, Children and Young People adapting style and content to meet the audience. ·
- To work in partnership with other specialist providers in providing dedicated support to families of children aged 6-19 with a view to minimising harm and building the resilience of children and young people.
- To work in an empowering way to develop self-confidence, self esteem and emotional wellbeing within families · Support the development of Health Family hubs and Delivery sites as sanctuaries for families fleeing domestic abuse
Full details of role and responsibilities are detailed within the Job Description attached.
Essential requirements for the role
Qualification mandatory for practice: a minimum NVQ Level 3 and have experience of working with children within School, Home and community settings
Confident when delivering advice and support to Parents and Carers
Have a good understanding of accurate recording
Have a sound knowledge of GDPR
Have experience and empathy when building relationships with vulnerable children and adults.
Be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.
Applications are shortlisted by demonstrating experience aligned to the Person Specification. When completing your application, please ensure that you include as much detail as possible and reference your experience to reflect the person specification.
This role is based in the South Essex locality, working in and around the Basildon Area
Please ensure you read the attached Job Description and if you have any further questions regarding this position please contact
Nicola Proudfoot or Julie Kirkham
As per NHS guidance this role may require successful applicants to evidence immunisations or immunity for MMR and Chicken Pox. This is due to the clinical focus of some tasks and the requirement to work with vulnerable families, young people and children.
The roles wit...
Children and Young People Schools Engagement Advisor
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Job Title:
Children and Young People Schools Engagement Advisor
Position type:
Diocesan support post
Area:
Diocese of Rochester
Work Terms:
Part-time / 5-year fixed-term
Applications Deadline:
08/02/2026
Interview Date:
25/02/2026
Other Information:
Do you want to help children and young people encounter faith through strong partnerships between church, school, and home? Do you have the experience and vision to equip churches to build creative, and missional relationships with schools?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Children & Young People Schools Engagement Adviser to play a vital role in developing meaningful connections between local parish churches and school communities. Working as part of the Children, Young People and Families team, you will help shape a holistic approach to discipleship, chaplaincy, pastoral care, and faith formation for children and young people across the Diocese.
This is an exciting, relational role for someone who thrives on collaboration, creativity, and supporting others in mission.
About the Role
You will work closely with diocesan colleagues, churches, and schools to strengthen engagement and discipleship opportunities for children and young people. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting churches to develop effective partnerships with schools that enable spiritual encounter, pastoral care, and discipleship
• Equipping leaders and volunteers to initiate and sustain missional engagement with schools
• Facilitating collaboration between church, school, and home to support holistic faith formation
• Developing and sharing resources, training, and good practice across the Diocese
• Supporting diocesan and local events, including chaplaincy initiatives and youth leadership opportunities
• Promoting and contributing to the CYPF Enhanced Learning Pathway (Catalyst)
• Building strategic partnerships with diocesan, national, and external organisations
• Providing pastoral support and modelling safeguarding best practice
• Representing the Diocese within national networks where appropriate
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
• A communicant member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance)
• Experienced in children’s, youth, or schools-based ministry, with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience
• Confident in training, advising, and supporting adults in ministry and volunteer roles
• Relational, collaborative, and able to build strong partnerships across diverse contexts
• Organised, adaptable, and creative in approach
• A confident communicator with children, young people, and adult leaders
• Aware of diversity, culture, and church traditions and able to nurture inclusive practice
• Able to travel across the Diocese, including some evenings and weekends
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
What we can offer:
• Flexible working, hybrid working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision-making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create...
Children and Young People Schools Engagement Advisor
Tags:
Job Title:
Children and Young People Schools Engagement Advisor
Position type:
Diocesan support post
Area:
Diocese of Rochester
Work Terms:
Part-time / 5-year fixed-term
Applications Deadline:
08/02/2026
Interview Date:
25/02/2026
Other Information:
Do you want to help children and young people encounter faith through strong partnerships between church, school, and home? Do you have the experience and vision to equip churches to build creative, and missional relationships with schools?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Children & Young People Schools Engagement Adviser to play a vital role in developing meaningful connections between local parish churches and school communities. Working as part of the Children, Young People and Families team, you will help shape a holistic approach to discipleship, chaplaincy, pastoral care, and faith formation for children and young people across the Diocese.
This is an exciting, relational role for someone who thrives on collaboration, creativity, and supporting others in mission.
About the Role
You will work closely with diocesan colleagues, churches, and schools to strengthen engagement and discipleship opportunities for children and young people. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting churches to develop effective partnerships with schools that enable spiritual encounter, pastoral care, and discipleship
• Equipping leaders and volunteers to initiate and sustain missional engagement with schools
• Facilitating collaboration between church, school, and home to support holistic faith formation
• Developing and sharing resources, training, and good practice across the Diocese
• Supporting diocesan and local events, including chaplaincy initiatives and youth leadership opportunities
• Promoting and contributing to the CYPF Enhanced Learning Pathway (Catalyst)
• Building strategic partnerships with diocesan, national, and external organisations
• Providing pastoral support and modelling safeguarding best practice
• Representing the Diocese within national networks where appropriate
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
• A communicant member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance)
• Experienced in children’s, youth, or schools-based ministry, with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience
• Confident in training, advising, and supporting adults in ministry and volunteer roles
• Relational, collaborative, and able to build strong partnerships across diverse contexts
• Organised, adaptable, and creative in approach
• A confident communicator with children, young people, and adult leaders
• Aware of diversity, culture, and church traditions and able to nurture inclusive practice
• Able to travel across the Diocese, including some evenings and weekends
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
What we can offer:
• Flexible working, hybrid working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision-making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create...
Job Title: Department: Early Years Child Development Officer This is a full-time permanent role of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in our Early Years department in The Village in East Kilbride. You will be working alongside a great team and reporting to our Early Years Manager. As our newest nursery, East Kilbride started with a small team. With growing occupancy, we are creating an additional CDO position, offering the opportunity to join and shape a developing, dynamic team. About Us: Indigo Group we is an award-winning childcare organisation that, for over 30 years, has made it our mission to empower families to overcome poverty and its challenges through the provision of innovative, family- informed learning and childcare solutions from birth to 16 years. We are passionate and care for children, young people and their families, keeping them at the heart of our practice. Everything we do is values-led, it drives us, our behaviours and in turn, creates and embeds the culture we want to see from everyone who is part of Indigo. We adopt a ‘Leadership at Every Level’ and those with a passion to succeed will have full support and the opportunity to participate in work out with their immediate area if they so desire. We believe our strength lies in our people. Whatever your background, identity or experience, you will be welcomed, supported and developed here. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. • • • • • • • Our values are: • • Family-centered – children, young people and their families will be at the heart of every decision we make. Inspiring – our children, young people and families to be ambitious, curious in learning, and to always wonder just what might be possible if… Fun – our team’s happiness is infectious and will create a welcoming and fun experience for every Indigo stakeholder. Nurturing – we will nurture every child, family, team member and community to help achieve their fullest potential. Innovative – we will always ask our families and communities what they want and use this with our professional expertise to create transformational solutions. What you will be doing: As our Child Development Officer, you will be a role model in everything that you do, from promoting our Indigo brand and values to ensuring that everything you do in your role and for Indigo is delivered to the highest standard – the outstanding quality of service for our children, young people, families and our colleagues, ensuring that children and families are at the heart of your decision making. Key Accountabilities – you will: • Provide a high quality, caring, safe and stimulating learning environment that enables children to develop at their own pace Plan, observe, assess, track and deliver stimulating, exciting and balanced programmes to support the children’s learning in accordance with our Early Years Curriculum ensuring that our needs and that of the children and their families are met Ensure that all sessions are safe, fun and inclusive and liaise with external agencies to support children’s wellbeing and development Contribute to quality improvement and have an understanding of quality assurance systems that we use in Early Years Follow and adhere to all policies and regulatory body governance to ensure that it meets the Health & Social Care Standards and SSSC Parent & CYP Engagement involves: • Being an ambassador of Indigo when engaging with and supporting parents, children and young people delivering outstanding customer service at all times – from admissions, welcome and throughout their time with us • Facilitating feedback from parents and children and engaging on family communication and learning platforms alongside supporting and developing parental engagement to involve parents/carers in their children’s learning. Ensuring that all children’s records and information remain securely stored and information is up to date Administration responsibilities include: • • Contributing to policy making and the implementation of our policies and procedures • Completing regular and all necessary tasks as defined by our Lead Child Development Officer Training – learning, training and development is important to us, therefore, to support your own learning and development, you will: • Be required to attend regular training to ensure that all mandatory requirements are met • Identify any personal and service training that you require for you and your own Continued Professional Development (CPD), highlighting and discussing these with your Lead CDO throughout the year Health & Safety – you will be asked to follow and adhere to all legal responsibilities and duties as set out under The Children Act (Scotland) 2014 and the H&S at Work Act. You will also ensure you take care of your own safety, that of your collea...
Job Title: Department: Early Years Child Development Officer This is a full-time permanent role of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in our Early Years department in Garrowhill. You will be working alongside a great team and reporting to our Early Years Manager. About Us: Indigo Group we are an award-winning childcare organisation that, for over 30 years, has made it our mission to empower families to overcome poverty and its challenges through the provision of innovative, family- informed learning and childcare solutions from birth to 16 years. We are passionate and care for children, young people and their families, keeping them at the heart of our practice. Everything we do is values-led, it drives us, our behaviours and in turn, creates and embeds the culture we want to see from everyone who is part of Indigo. We adopt a ‘Leadership at Every Level’ and those with a passion to succeed will have full support and the opportunity to participate in work out with their immediate area if they so desire. We believe our strength lies in our people. Whatever your background, identity or experience, you will be welcomed, supported and developed here. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Our values are: • Family-centered – children, young people and their families will be at the heart of every decision we make. • Inspiring – our children, young people and families to be ambitious, curious in learning, and to always wonder just what might be possible if… Fun – our team’s happiness is infectious and will create a welcoming and fun experience for every Indigo stakeholder. Nurturing – we will nurture every child, family, team member and community to help achieve their fullest potential. Innovative – we will always ask our families and communities what they want and use this with our professional expertise to create transformational solutions. • • • What you will be doing: As our Child Development Officer, you will be a role model in everything that you do, from promoting our Indigo brand and values to ensuring that everything you do in your role and for Indigo is delivered to the highest standard – the outstanding quality of service for our children, young people, families and our colleagues, ensuring that children and families are at the heart of your decision making. Key Accountabilities – you will: • • • • • Provide a high quality, caring, safe and stimulating learning environment that enables children to develop at their own pace Plan, observe, assess, track and deliver stimulating, exciting and balanced programmes to support the children’s learning in accordance with our Early Years Curriculum ensuring that our needs and that of the children and their families are met Ensure that all sessions are safe, fun and inclusive and liaise with external agencies to support children’s wellbeing and development Contribute to quality improvement and have an understanding of quality assurance systems that we use in Early Years Follow and adhere to all policies and regulatory body governance to ensure that it meets the Health & Social Care Standards and SSSC Parent & CYP Engagement involves: • Being an ambassador of Indigo when engaging with and supporting parents, children and young people delivering outstanding customer service at all times – from admissions, welcome and throughout their time with us • Facilitating feedback from parents and children and engaging on family communication and learning platforms alongside supporting and developing parental engagement to involve parents/carers in their children’s learning Administration responsibilities include: • Ensuring that all children’s records and information remain securely stored and information is up to date • Contributing to policy making and the implementation of our policies and procedures • Completing regular and all necessary tasks as defined by our Lead Child Development Officer Training – learning, training and development is important to us, therefore, to support your own learning and development, you will: • Be required to attend regular training to ensure that all mandatory requirements are met • Identify any personal and service training that you require for you and your own Continued Professional Development (CPD), highlighting and discussing these with your Lead CDO throughout the year Health & Safety – you will be asked to follow and adhere to all legal responsibilities and duties as set out under The Children Act (Scotland) 2014 and the H&S at Work Act. You will also ensure you take care of your own safety, that of your colleagues, children and young people and carry out any risk assessments of the environment or planned activities where required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience – we would like you to have the following: An SVQ Level 3 Social Services – Children & Young People or equivalent is desirable. Should you not have this, though...
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ WORKER
ST MARY’S, SPROTBROUGH
This is an opportunity to join St Mary’s as Children and Families’ Worker employed by The Diocese of Sheffield’s initiative, The Centenary Project.
We are looking for a committed Christian to join our team who has experience in working with Children and Families, who will develop and co-ordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community.
You will lead and grow a team of volunteers, build on the strong links with the local schools and be part of the Centenary Project Workers’ Network.
. 25 hours per week
· Salary £18,214 (£25,500 FTE) - £14.01 p/h
· 5 years fixed-term contract
· 10% employer contribution to pension
· Generous holiday entitlement
For an informal conversation about this post, please contact:
Rev. Amanda Barraclough- amanda.barraclough1@btinternet.com
Centenary Project Pastoral Manager, Dave Ludbrook - dave.ludbrook@centenaryproject.org.uk
Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: Monday 23 February 2026
For more information about this role and how to apply: https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/vacancies/children-and-families-worker-st-marys-sprotbrough/
More information about the Centenary Project can be found at www.centenaryproject.org.uk
This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for further review.
Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team at HR@sheffield.anglican.org
Diocese of Sheffield Centenary Project
The Centenary Project seeks to equip the local Church to effectively engage, nurture and disciple a new generation of children, young people and families
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES' WORKER
ST CHAD'S CHURCH, WOODSEATS, SHEFFIELD
This is an opportunity to join St Chad’s as Children and Families’ Worker employed by locally the parish but part of the Centenary Project in the Diocese of Sheffield.
We are looking for a committed Christian to join our team who has experience in working with Children and Families, who will develop and co-ordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community. You will lead and grow a team of volunteers, build on the strong links with the local schools and be part of the Centenary Project Workers’ Network.
St Chad’s is a church with a warm, family-friendly heart and deep roots into the Woodseats community, where there are two large state primary schools along with many pre-schools and therefore, several hundred families. Our vision is to celebrate God, resource His people and grow in love and discipleship. At St Chad’s we are on a renewed journey to deepen our connections with Woodseats, finding fresh ways to demonstrate God’s love and longing for people of all ages to come to know him for themselves. This is by word and action.
· 24 hours per week
· Salary £17,472 - £19,968 (FTE £27,300 - £31,200)
· 5 years fixed-term contract
· 10% employer contribution to pension
· Generous holiday entitlement
For an informal conversation about this post, or to obtain an application form, please contact Tim Hopkinson - tim@stchads.org or for more information about the church, visit: www.stchads.org/welcome.htm
To view the Vacancy visit: https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/vacancies/children-families-worker-st-chads-woodseats/
Centenary Project Pastoral Manager, Dave Ludbrook - dave.ludbrook@centenaryproject.org.uk
Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: Wednesday 04 February 2026
More information about the Centenary Project can be found at www.centenaryproject.org.uk
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions.
This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for further review.
Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
Diocese of Sheffield Centenary Project
The Centenary Project seeks to equip the local Church to effectively engage, nurture and disciple a new generation of children, young people and families
Job Introduction
Are you an experienced social worker who is passionate about empowering children, families and communities to thrive? Do you believe in the power of compassion, resilience and advocacy? Do you put children at the heart of every decision? If so, we invite you to bring your skills, values and dedication to a team where your work truly matters. As a social worker with us, you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking service committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing across our diverse communities.
We need courageous social workers who enthusiastically embraces change, thrives on challenge, and tackles the most complex needs with drive and determination to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Bradford.
Your passion keeps you focused on delivering the highest standards at every opportunity. As well as steering the course of the service we want to provide, your experience, guidance and dedication will provide invaluable support and inspiration for those around you.
If you’re up for the Challenge and want to help us achieve our vision, then we’d love to hear from you!
We are currently recruiting for Social Workers in the following Services / Localities:
- Bradford East – currently Sir Henry Mitchell House
- Bradford South – currently Sir Henry Mitchell House
- Bradford West – Farcliffe Family Centre
- Keighley and Shipley – Keighley Town Hall
- Children with Complex Health & Disabilities Team (CCHDT) – Shipley Town Hall
About Us
Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to bring a step change in the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district.
Our purpose is clear - to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we will achieve our ambition. Our Ofsted monitoring visits over the past 18 months, evidence that we are on the right trajectory and that significant improvements have been made and are being embedded.
This means that the children and families we come in to contact with are having a better experience with the right support being offered at the right time. We are not sitting on our laurels and know that there is still a lot of work to do but there is a solid commitment to getting this right.
Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. We cannot do this alone and have strong, collaborative working relationships with our partners. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive. Our workforce is unwavering in their pursuit to give the best possible services to those who need support.
We have invested in our services to ensure that we are the best we can be. We have and continue to invest in our Early Help services so that we are reaching as many people as possible who need support to prevent things escalating into statutory services; this includes the development of a Family Help Team who offer intensive support to families.
Families are the experts in their own lives and we need to listen to what they have to say; to that end, we have also invested in our voice and participation service to support children and families to have a voice in what happens next and our aspiration is that all our development is co-produced with those who need our support in their lives.
We are striving to ensure that we are a restorative and relational organisation and have been working with Leeds Relational Practice Centre for over 12 months, they will continue to work with us for the next 12 months, working with our leaders, managers and workforce so that we all have a shared understanding of what this means for children and families. We have invested in conferences and workshops led by Mark Finnis who is a renowned expert in this field.
Our ASYE academy is well established, and we have a high number of applicants who want to have the dedicated support the academy offers during the full 1 months of the ASYE programme; those who have gone through the academy have felt supported through dedicated practice educators, the learning and development offer and the experience of those delivering. We are committed to the ongoing development of all our workforce.
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