Support Worker – Adult Learning Disability Services
Location: Cardiff, SomersetPay: From £12.21 per hour (PAYE) + Holiday Pay | £14.70 per hour (Umbrella)
We are currently recruiting passionate and experienced Support Workers to join our dedicated team providing care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs across services in Cardiff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work flexible shifts on a full-time, part-time, or ad hoc basis - making a real difference in people’s lives every day.
Requirements:
Right to Work in the UK
UK Driving Licence and access to your own car (due to location)
Minimum 6 months experience in social care
Experience supporting adults with:
Learning Disabilities
Epilepsy
Dysphagia
Enhanced DBS (Child and Adult) on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Shift Patterns:
Shifts available 7 days a week
Typical hours:
07:00 – 14:30
14:30 – 22:00
07:00 - 22:00
20:00 – 09:00 (Waking Night or sleep in)
Flexible hours available to suit your schedule
Benefits:
Holiday Pay (12.07%)
Free E-learning and training
Consistent shifts and weekly pay
Work with a supportive team in a rewarding environment
Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable adults
How to Apply:
Contact: Emily YoungEmail: eyoung@charecruitment.comPhone: 0118 948 5555
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We are looking for Social Workers in this organisation’s Children in Care service.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This is a vibrant and established team with experienced Social Workers.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience within Children’s Social Work teams, post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
What's on offer?
£40,639 - £43,686 dependent on experience
Annual leave 28 days + public holidays
Recruitment bonus £4,000
Relocation package £8,000
Access to various discounts
Hybrid working
Excellent pension
Training & development opportunities
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
We are recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join a Leaving Care Team in the South West area.
ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
What’s on offer?
Up to £49,764 Dependent on experience
Mileage coverage
Flexible Working
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team provides the long-term plan for looked after children from family support through to adoption. The objective of this team is to ensure that children have a secure, stable, and comforting environment throughout their childhood and upbringing. The team encourages work-life balance and wants to help you to grow and deliver confident practice.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in child protection, children in need, safeguarding, looked after children, MASH, fostering or referral and assessment is desirable for this position. A degree in Social Work(Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
For more information, please get in contact:
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
Supporting Learning & Development
Support pre-planned learning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher.
Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students.
Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning.
Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies.
Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs.
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour/ Support/ Mentoring plans.
Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with a child.
Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their learning/ behaviour/ attendance.
Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.
Communication
Under the general direction of the teacher, participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals.
Communicate effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies/professionals.
Sharing information
Share confidential information confidentially about pupils with teachers and other professionals as required.
Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality.
Receive and hand over appropriate information at the beginning and end of the day.
Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children/Young People
Carry out tasks associated with pupils’ hygiene (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence.
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate.
Administration/Other
Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies.
Supervise and provide access arrangements for pupils sitting internal and external examinations and tests as required, ensuring that examinations comply with the Examination Board Regulations.
Participate in appraisal, training and other learning activities, Health & Safety.
Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and, where appropriate, any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure.
Work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment.
Data Protection
To comply with the Trust’s policies and supporting documentation about Information Governance; this includes Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality.
Equalities
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils · Within own area of responsibility, work towards the aims of the Equality policy, treating people with respect for their diversity, culture and values.
Training Outcome:Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.
If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.
As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm, 30 minute break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
What will you be doing day to day?
As an Apprentice Nursery practitioner, you will have the opportunity to rotate around the nursery rooms and Forest School, gaining hands-on experience in all areas of our nurseries.
This, coupled with your apprentice training in Early Years, will equip you with all the skills, experience and qualification to apply to progress into a qualified educator role with us. This apprenticeship will either be for a Level 2 early years practitioner or a Level 3 early years educator, depending on experience. From there, you can develop your career at N, opting for a managerial route or pursuing a specialism in an area that excites you. This role is for multiple positions due to the growth of the business.
The role is a full-time position (40h working week, 20% of which is spent on learning).
Day to day you will learn to:
Support your team in the delivery of basic childcare routines
Be responsible for the delivery of our 'learning through play’ educational ethos
Innovate with activities and constantly challenge your children’s learning and development
Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents
Promote child welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed- Work a flexible shift pattern within the opening hours (7am-7pm)
What can we offer you?
£18,720 for Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or £19,739 for Level 3 Early Years Educator
Funding of your apprenticeship
You’ll be part of N Academy, which could put you on track for an EY degree once your apprenticeship is complete
Performance-related bonus of up to £750 per year (once working within ratio)
Up to 32 days holiday a year (including bank holidays, 1 day off for your birthday and 3 days during Christmas and New Year) to start (rises with length of service)
Free daily lunch and drinks
Personal development fund of £100 per year
Professional development, specialisms, coaching and mentoring through our N Academy
Annual clothing allowance of £100 (no uniform)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay for all team members after 2 years of continuous service with N
5 days full sick pay and, depending on individual circumstances, we may offer up to 5 days discretionary leave
Paid training including 2 inset days per year
Childcare discount of 10%, rising to 25% when you become a Nursery Manager
Emergency childcare: 6 back-up childcare days in any of our nurseries
There's more:
Round the world trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 5 years of service
Refer a friend bonus of £500 (plus other incentives) for existing and ex-employees
Amazing wellbeing benefits including one wellbeing week per term, Headspace premium membership, free counselling, 10% ClassPass membership discount, hardship fund
Season pass loan and cycle to work scheme
To become an apprentice, you must:
Be 16 or over
Not already be in full-time education
Training:Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
Work based
Functional Skills in maths and English
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
Training Outcome:
This vacancy is for a permanent position within N Family Nursery upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme
Employer Description:★ 4.5 Glassdoor rating and N.1 highest quality, Outstanding nursery group in the UK Ofsted leaderboard!
Would you like to join a fast growing nursery group with outstanding progression opportunities? We started with one nursery in 2017 and now have 20, and growing! Are you passionate about inspiring and developing the next generation to reach their full potential in this ever-changing world?
At N Family Club, we’re rethinking careers in early years and challenging the way things are done in the sector.
We empower you to reach your potential by supporting you with a mix of development initiatives and an unparalleled learning environment through our very own N Academy.
We offer industry leading salaries, a refreshed approach to flexibility to ensure you have a positive work-life balance and a second-to-none benefit package.Working Hours :Working flexible shift patterns within the opening hours (7.00am - 7.00pm); shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Passionate and positive....Read more...
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Child Protection Team in the South West area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £45,718
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team protects children from abuse and maltreatment. They prevent harm to children’s health or development by ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. This employer supports training and development and is committed to providing the staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Child Protection Team in the South Wales area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £48,710
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team protects children from abuse and maltreatment. They prevent harm to children’s health or development by ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. This employer supports training and development and is committed to providing the staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Child Protection Team in the South West area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £45,718
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team protects children from abuse and maltreatment. They prevent harm to children’s health or development by ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. This employer supports training and development and is committed to providing the staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker for this organisation’s Children in Care service.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience within Children’s Social Work teams post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
What's on offer?
Salaries between £35,235 - £39,513 dependent on experience
Annual leave 31 days + public holidays
Market supplement payment on top of salary of £5,000
Welcome payment of £5,000
Relocation Package up to £10,000
Access to various discounts
Flexible working
Excellent pension
Training & development opportunities
Hours: Full time / Part time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Child Protection Team in the South West area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £45,718
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team protects children from abuse and maltreatment. They prevent harm to children 19;s health or development by ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. This employer supports training and development and is committed to providing the staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
We are recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to join a Child Protection Team in the Merseyside area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £42,708
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team protects children from abuse and maltreatment. They prevent harm to children’s health or development by ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. This employer supports training and development and is committed to providing the staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
Provide teaching support in small groups and, where necessary, be assigned to individual pupils in order to aid the teacher
Liaise with the teacher to understand the objectives of each session
Assist the teacher with observations and monitoring of the progress of children, both educationally and socially
Keep up-to-date written records for supporting pupils
Promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem, and improve independent work with children to assist their education and growth
Depending on school, there may be a specific focus on certain curriculum areas
It is an interesting, varied position that gives you the valuable opportunities of gaining experience in a professional setting working with young people and colleagues
You will find out about the teaching paths that are available, and the hope is that this apprenticeship will lead you onto your next step on the career ladder
Teaching Assistants may also undertake some or all of the following:
Work with individual pupils with special educational needs
Work with pupils for whom English is not their first language
Assist in the development of individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans)
Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
Invigilate exams and tests
Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out-of-school activities
Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas, ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays
Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal social and development
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom
Training:Training is provided through a blended programme of practical activity, group training and virtual learning. The programme provides opportunities to share experiences with other apprentices and learn from experienced professionals.
Training Topics include:
Understanding how children learn and develop
Using Technology to support learning
Working with teachers to understand and support assessment
Keeping Children safe in education
Planning and leading high-quality Physical Activity
Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Qualification will be achieved.
Additional qualifications include:
Safeguarding Level 1
Prevent duty
Working towards Level 2 Functional Skills (where appropriate)
Opportunities to gain additional coaching qualifications
Training Outcome:
Higher education pathway
Teaching Assistant within a school setting
Pathway into teaching
Working in a sector that involves initiative, leadership, communication, developing positive relationships
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
Employer Description:Set in the centre of the historic market town of Hoddesdon, St Catherine’s School was ‘born’ in January 2003 following the amalgamation of St Paul’s Infants and Haslewood Junior School – making St Catherine’s Hoddesdon’s first and only church of England primary school.
St Catherine’s continues to go from strength to strength with a commitment to developing excellence in teaching that is relevant and practical. We go the extra mile in ensuring the needs of the whole child and their families are met, including mental health and wellbeing – supported through the introduction of our inclusion team in September 2021.
Children attending our school come from an inspiring range of backgrounds and experiences. In order to meet their varying needs, we teach through a ‘hands on’ thematic approach to learning – rooting our teaching in real life experiences, aiming to provoke children’s curiosity whilst developing their creativity, confidence and independence.
Realising the need to raise children’s awareness of their locality and responsibilities within it, we have embedded local trips and visits within our geography curriculum and are actively involved in the ‘Love Hoddesdon’ group. We take part in local initiatives such as town litter picking and are asked to represent local primary schools in events such as the town’s Holocaust Memorial Day service.
Our stable staff team is testament to their dedication, commitment and care to the whole school community.
‘We aim to develop independent children who are equipped for the world they are living in, prepared for the challenges of the future and who strive for excellence in all they do…’
Whether you are already part of our school family, or just looking please take the time to explore our website and find out more about us. If you would like to visit, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment for one of our team to welcome you and show you around.Working Hours :Monday - Friday.
Hours to be confirmed.
Wages discussed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
We are looking for Qualified Social Workers for this organisation’s Children in Care service.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience within frontline teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
What's on offer?
£32,662 - £36,239 (Grade 7) dependent on experience
£38,653 - £42,728 (Grade 8) dependent on experience
29 days of annual leave plus public holidays
Salary sacrifice
Retention payments
Health & Wellbeing packages
Relocation package
Access to various discounts
Flexible working
Pension scheme - 16.4% employer contribution
Excellent Training & development opportunities
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
