Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Team Lead, Content Tools Salary: £49,000 - £65,500 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent We are recruiting for a Team Lead who will be responsible for shaping, designing, and improving a wide range of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions that bring innovation, efficiency, and value to our organisation. You'll be leading a team building and enhancing internal tools that leverage AI to solve complex business problems and significantly improve our learning and assessment content generation and management processes. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the Team Leader role As the Team Lead for our Content Tools team, you will: Take ownership of a critical, production-ready internal application, assessing its existing architecture and making strategic decisions for its evolution and improvement Lead and develop a team of 2-6 members, aligning performance with organizational values and leadership competencies Design, refine, and document the overall architecture of solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term technical strategy Foster team growth through knowledge sharing, technical mentoring, and promoting best practices Collaborate closely with the Product Owner, senior stakeholders, and end-users to gather requirements for AI solutions Set technical direction and deliver solutions, including roadmap management and stakeholder communication Balance short-term tactical and long-term strategic technical focus We have a progressive approach to AI-driven software engineering. We embrace cutting-edge technologies and best practices that help us deliver quality solutions, including automated testing, cloud infrastructure, and production-ready applications. Our ways of working are always evolving; if something's not working, we change it. The key to our work is our colleagues, whose shared commitment enables us to have an ever-greater impact. We are a united, vibrant, and respectful global community of people, and we ensure that every individual is recognized, listened to, and cared for. And because our impact is amplified when our people are empowered, we give everyone the opportunity to develop in their own way. Whether you want a career that's linear, or want to follow your own path, we'll support you and help give you the resources and training you'll need to be bold and take ownership of what you do. About you We're looking for an experienced Team Lead with extensive expertise in AI and machine learning technologies and a proven track record in technical leadership. You'll need deep understanding of software architecture and team management, with 50-70% of your time focused on team leadership and the remainder on hands-on technical work. We value strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in developing and mentoring technical teams while driving strategic technical initiatives. Your experience incudes Lead and develop a technical team of 2-6 members, fostering performance, growth, and a strong culture of mentoring and best practices. Take ownership of production-ready internal applications, making strategic architectural decisions to ensure scalability, quality, and alignment with business goals. Design, refine, and document solution architectures, balancing short-term tactical needs with long-term strategic vision. Directly build, deploy, and manage LLM-powered applications, with proficiency in relevant programming languages (especially TypeScript) and familiarity with low-code/no-code tools. Collaborate with Product Owners, senior stakeholders, and end-users to translate product vision into technical requirements and deliver AI solutions. Oversee team operations and agile practices, including daily stand-ups, planning sessions, retrospectives, and knowledge sharing activities. Select, assess, and implement AI technologies and cloud services (notably AWS and Okta) to meet performance, scalability, and security standards. Communicate technical uncertainty, team progress, risks, and challenges clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Stay current with trends and best practices in AI, LLMs, and software development, partnering with other leaders to improve departmental practices and technical strategy. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 4th September 2025 Interviews are scheduled to take place as applications are received. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Closing Date:4 September 2025 Team Leader, Content Tools
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Team Lead, Content Tools Salary: £49,000 - £65,500 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent We are recruiting for a Team Lead who will be responsible for shaping, designing, and improving a wide range of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions that bring innovation, efficiency, and value to our organisation. You'll be leading a team building and enhancing internal tools that leverage AI to solve complex business problems and significantly improve our learning and assessment content generation and management processes. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the Team Leader role As the Team Lead for our Content Tools team, you will: Take ownership of a critical, production-ready internal application, assessing its existing architecture and making strategic decisions for its evolution and improvement Lead and develop a team of 2-6 members, aligning performance with organizational values and leadership competencies Design, refine, and document the overall architecture of solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term technical strategy Foster team growth through knowledge sharing, technical mentoring, and promoting best practices Collaborate closely with the Product Owner, senior stakeholders, and end-users to gather requirements for AI solutions Set technical direction and deliver solutions, including roadmap management and stakeholder communication Balance short-term tactical and long-term strategic technical focus We have a progressive approach to AI-driven software engineering. We embrace cutting-edge technologies and best practices that help us deliver quality solutions, including automated testing, cloud infrastructure, and production-ready applications. Our ways of working are always evolving; if something's not working, we change it. The key to our work is our colleagues, whose shared commitment enables us to have an ever-greater impact. We are a united, vibrant, and respectful global community of people, and we ensure that every individual is recognized, listened to, and cared for. And because our impact is amplified when our people are empowered, we give everyone the opportunity to develop in their own way. Whether you want a career that's linear, or want to follow your own path, we'll support you and help give you the resources and training you'll need to be bold and take ownership of what you do. About you We're looking for an experienced Team Lead with extensive expertise in AI and machine learning technologies and a proven track record in technical leadership. You'll need deep understanding of software architecture and team management, with 50-70% of your time focused on team leadership and the remainder on hands-on technical work. We value strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in developing and mentoring technical teams while driving strategic technical initiatives. Your experience incudes Lead and develop a technical team of 2-6 members, fostering performance, growth, and a strong culture of mentoring and best practices. Take ownership of production-ready internal applications, making strategic architectural decisions to ensure scalability, quality, and alignment with business goals. Design, refine, and document solution architectures, balancing short-term tactical needs with long-term strategic vision. Directly build, deploy, and manage LLM-powered applications, with proficiency in relevant programming languages (especially TypeScript) and familiarity with low-code/no-code tools. Collaborate with Product Owners, senior stakeholders, and end-users to translate product vision into technical requirements and deliver AI solutions. Oversee team operations and agile practices, including daily stand-ups, planning sessions, retrospectives, and knowledge sharing activities. Select, assess, and implement AI technologies and cloud services (notably AWS and Okta) to meet performance, scalability, and security standards. Communicate technical uncertainty, team progress, risks, and challenges clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Stay current with trends and best practices in AI, LLMs, and software development, partnering with other leaders to improve departmental practices and technical strategy. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 4th September 2025 Interviews are scheduled to take place as applications are received. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Closing Date:4 September 2025 Team Leader, Content Tools
Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Programme Manager Salary: £43,800 - £58,300 per annum Location: Cambridge / Hybrid, in-office 2 days per week Contract: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Make a difference to people's futures. Make a difference to yours. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We are recruiting a Programme Manager who want to see their work making a difference to people's futures. As part of a community of change leaders delivering strategic and tactical projects, you will be responsible for defining, shaping and coordinating people centered change globally, improving access to education and life opportunities for millions of people. We are a modern organisation with a proud legacy and a global reputation for excellence. As one of the oldest established media organisations in the world, we have been on a digital transformation journey. We are looking for people who can help us move beyond good, to world-leading, in the digital era. We offer a vast and high-quality range of continuous learning opportunities including training, mentoring, coaching, communities of practice and the resources you need to grow your career, in whichever direction you choose. Whether you want to increase your expertise in a particular area, or broaden your skills and experience across the business, we will support you. The Programme you will be working on is broad and includes: acquisition and integration of new core business functions implementing new technologies into the business to improve our ways of working, drive efficiency and enhance customer experience driving policy and process change to support new initiatives in People and Culture About you You will have extensive experience managing multiple stakeholders and leading teams of both internal colleagues and external vendors through complex projects, often having to show initiative to implement solutions to issues that are raised. You are familiar with Workday as a people system and have extensive experience with people and culture centred initiatives. You can take a brief for a business opportunity and turn it into a strategic blueprint and plan through robust engagement and analysis You can design, develop and maintain strategic reports and dashboards to share visibility of project performance against OKR's and/ or KPI's You model and embrace good governance and communication, to achieve successful outcomes You have inspirational people skills, can recognise the viewpoints of multiple stakeholders and identify the best way forward You are comfortable in accepting and providing challenge to senior colleagues to ensure the best outcome for your projects You are proactive and highly motivated by your accountability to make change happen Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. If you choose to apply, please include a short cover letter with your application, making sure you specify you are applying for a Project Manager position. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 2nd September and interviews are scheduled to take place during or at the end of the campaign. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Closing Date:2 September 2025 Programme Manager
Sep 02, 2025
Contractor
Programme Manager Salary: £43,800 - £58,300 per annum Location: Cambridge / Hybrid, in-office 2 days per week Contract: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Make a difference to people's futures. Make a difference to yours. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We are recruiting a Programme Manager who want to see their work making a difference to people's futures. As part of a community of change leaders delivering strategic and tactical projects, you will be responsible for defining, shaping and coordinating people centered change globally, improving access to education and life opportunities for millions of people. We are a modern organisation with a proud legacy and a global reputation for excellence. As one of the oldest established media organisations in the world, we have been on a digital transformation journey. We are looking for people who can help us move beyond good, to world-leading, in the digital era. We offer a vast and high-quality range of continuous learning opportunities including training, mentoring, coaching, communities of practice and the resources you need to grow your career, in whichever direction you choose. Whether you want to increase your expertise in a particular area, or broaden your skills and experience across the business, we will support you. The Programme you will be working on is broad and includes: acquisition and integration of new core business functions implementing new technologies into the business to improve our ways of working, drive efficiency and enhance customer experience driving policy and process change to support new initiatives in People and Culture About you You will have extensive experience managing multiple stakeholders and leading teams of both internal colleagues and external vendors through complex projects, often having to show initiative to implement solutions to issues that are raised. You are familiar with Workday as a people system and have extensive experience with people and culture centred initiatives. You can take a brief for a business opportunity and turn it into a strategic blueprint and plan through robust engagement and analysis You can design, develop and maintain strategic reports and dashboards to share visibility of project performance against OKR's and/ or KPI's You model and embrace good governance and communication, to achieve successful outcomes You have inspirational people skills, can recognise the viewpoints of multiple stakeholders and identify the best way forward You are comfortable in accepting and providing challenge to senior colleagues to ensure the best outcome for your projects You are proactive and highly motivated by your accountability to make change happen Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. If you choose to apply, please include a short cover letter with your application, making sure you specify you are applying for a Project Manager position. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 2nd September and interviews are scheduled to take place during or at the end of the campaign. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Closing Date:2 September 2025 Programme Manager
The salary range for this position is £47,884 - £51,175 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Assessment Team based in Guildford as a Senior Social Worker on a 9-month contract, covering maternity leave. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. Rewards and Benefits: We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker. We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you! Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 14th September 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form. Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
The salary range for this position is £47,884 - £51,175 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Assessment Team based in Guildford as a Senior Social Worker on a 9-month contract, covering maternity leave. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. Rewards and Benefits: We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker. We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you! Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 14th September 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form. Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
As a Team Leader at The Willows Care Home in Milton Keynes you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect: £13.45 to £14.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications 48 hours a week, 12 hour shifts available Day shifts from 8am - 8pm, night shifts from 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends About the role: As a Team Leader, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times. You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required What we are looking for from you: Experience as a Team Leader with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years' experience without an NVQ Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker Understanding of regulatory frameworks - Care Quality Commission (CQC) Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable Previous experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable - full training and support will be provided. You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do What we offer in return for your hard work: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Free on-site parking Enhanced bank holiday pay Annual salary review Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer DBS certificate paid by Excelcare Comprehensive induction programme Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required) Paid uniform Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution Team appreciation week Terms and Conditions apply If you are interested in the position, please apply online today - we look forward to hearing from you.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
As a Team Leader at The Willows Care Home in Milton Keynes you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect: £13.45 to £14.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications 48 hours a week, 12 hour shifts available Day shifts from 8am - 8pm, night shifts from 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends About the role: As a Team Leader, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times. You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required What we are looking for from you: Experience as a Team Leader with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years' experience without an NVQ Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker Understanding of regulatory frameworks - Care Quality Commission (CQC) Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable Previous experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable - full training and support will be provided. You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do What we offer in return for your hard work: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Free on-site parking Enhanced bank holiday pay Annual salary review Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer DBS certificate paid by Excelcare Comprehensive induction programme Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required) Paid uniform Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution Team appreciation week Terms and Conditions apply If you are interested in the position, please apply online today - we look forward to hearing from you.
Personal Skills & Characteristics Communication skills verbally and ability to express in written form. Good IT keyboard skills Patient and calm personality. Able to defuse volatile situations. Able to empathise with vulnerable children and their families. Listening skills. Able to work as member of a staff team. Working with adults or parents. Building professional relationships with service users. Duties and Responsibilities Main Responsibilities To ensure the safety and welfare of children remains central to the assessment/intervention process. To take an active part in the assessment process regarding children and families - to observe, supervise, record and assess family interaction, child behaviour, parental motivation and parental ability to meet the needs of the child(ren). To provide a service that values and respects the strengths, experiences and background of the families. To take an active part within team meetings in reviewing and developing the practices and provision within, and resources available to, the centre. To use common sense and sensitivity in challenging and teaching parenting practices. To provide structured feedback to parents during and at the end of each shift. To plan and prioritise workload effectively within established timeframes and ensure that all written recordings meet required deadlines. To assist with childcare duties as required. To liaise with managers, and source other agencies/resources as appropriate. To work as part of a team to provide a culturally sensitive service for children and their families. To promote and maintain equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice within the work environment. To observe and implement Child Protection Procedures and the Center's policies and procedures. To participate fully in training and supervision, identifying training courses relevant to role and personal development. To be aware of health and safety responsibilities at work. If you have observed a specific incident, to provide evidence in court, if required. To undertake other duties as identified by the Service and Registered Manager, Team Case Managers or Office Manager. On call duties, during the weekday and weekend as required by the Center needs. Special Conditions Post holder is required to work shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays and to 'sleep in' (if required), at the Center All staff are expected to work in a flexible way to cope with the needs, demands and requirements of the Center Dudley Lodge operates a non-smoking environment for staff members. The Dudley Lodge Center is based across three floors and the Bonner House Center is based across 2 floors staff will be required to access the floors via stairs. Assessments and observations will take place throughout the centre and if the case of a fire alarm staff may need to assist babies and families down the stairs to safety/fire assembly point. Use of personal phones/cameras are restricted to certain areas of the building Observance of the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy will be required, and to work at all times in accordance with all the Centre's policies and procedures Failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical or sexual abuse of a child by another member of staff or other person having contact with the child may constitute a disciplinary offence. Benefits of working at Dudley Lodge: Shift patterns that make your commute calmer and quicker. Training Opportunities Staff wellbeing events throughout the year Team building days Employee Assistance Programme - this is a scheme run by Dudley Lodge for its employees. It enables staff to gain access to qualified advisors for a wide range of services day or night. Health Shield - After 1 year's continuous employment, you can opt for free cover under this Cash Plan policy. Auto-enrolment to a pension scheme with Standard Life if earning £833 or more per month, Dudley Lodge contributes 5% towards your pension, also matching additional employee contributions up to 7.5%. The company will increase its contribution to 10% after an employee has reached their 10 years' service, on condition employees contribute the same. Life Assurance - Group Life Assurance Policy with Canada Life. The scheme provides a tax-free benefit to all permanent employees, paying a lump sum amount of 2 x salary in the event of death in service. Free tea, coffee, water and fruit for all staff Continuous training and professional development opportunities Enhanced holidays: 22 days plus 8 bank holidays - up to 5 years continuous employment 27 days plus 8 bank holidays - up to 10 years continuous employment 32 days plus 8 bank holidays - over 10 years continuous employment Flu Vaccine: For Staff that do not qualify for the flu vaccine through the NHS Bike (Cycle) Scheme: Staff can purchase a bike (max, £1000 or 50% of monthly contractual salary). The employee cycle loan request form should be completed for validation. Long Service Awards: We value our staff and to show recognition we offer long service award This post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Dudley Lodge may also undertake an online search on shortlisted candidates Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. We regret to inform you that we do not offer sponsorship for this position Close Date: 19th September, 12pm
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Personal Skills & Characteristics Communication skills verbally and ability to express in written form. Good IT keyboard skills Patient and calm personality. Able to defuse volatile situations. Able to empathise with vulnerable children and their families. Listening skills. Able to work as member of a staff team. Working with adults or parents. Building professional relationships with service users. Duties and Responsibilities Main Responsibilities To ensure the safety and welfare of children remains central to the assessment/intervention process. To take an active part in the assessment process regarding children and families - to observe, supervise, record and assess family interaction, child behaviour, parental motivation and parental ability to meet the needs of the child(ren). To provide a service that values and respects the strengths, experiences and background of the families. To take an active part within team meetings in reviewing and developing the practices and provision within, and resources available to, the centre. To use common sense and sensitivity in challenging and teaching parenting practices. To provide structured feedback to parents during and at the end of each shift. To plan and prioritise workload effectively within established timeframes and ensure that all written recordings meet required deadlines. To assist with childcare duties as required. To liaise with managers, and source other agencies/resources as appropriate. To work as part of a team to provide a culturally sensitive service for children and their families. To promote and maintain equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice within the work environment. To observe and implement Child Protection Procedures and the Center's policies and procedures. To participate fully in training and supervision, identifying training courses relevant to role and personal development. To be aware of health and safety responsibilities at work. If you have observed a specific incident, to provide evidence in court, if required. To undertake other duties as identified by the Service and Registered Manager, Team Case Managers or Office Manager. On call duties, during the weekday and weekend as required by the Center needs. Special Conditions Post holder is required to work shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays and to 'sleep in' (if required), at the Center All staff are expected to work in a flexible way to cope with the needs, demands and requirements of the Center Dudley Lodge operates a non-smoking environment for staff members. The Dudley Lodge Center is based across three floors and the Bonner House Center is based across 2 floors staff will be required to access the floors via stairs. Assessments and observations will take place throughout the centre and if the case of a fire alarm staff may need to assist babies and families down the stairs to safety/fire assembly point. Use of personal phones/cameras are restricted to certain areas of the building Observance of the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy will be required, and to work at all times in accordance with all the Centre's policies and procedures Failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical or sexual abuse of a child by another member of staff or other person having contact with the child may constitute a disciplinary offence. Benefits of working at Dudley Lodge: Shift patterns that make your commute calmer and quicker. Training Opportunities Staff wellbeing events throughout the year Team building days Employee Assistance Programme - this is a scheme run by Dudley Lodge for its employees. It enables staff to gain access to qualified advisors for a wide range of services day or night. Health Shield - After 1 year's continuous employment, you can opt for free cover under this Cash Plan policy. Auto-enrolment to a pension scheme with Standard Life if earning £833 or more per month, Dudley Lodge contributes 5% towards your pension, also matching additional employee contributions up to 7.5%. The company will increase its contribution to 10% after an employee has reached their 10 years' service, on condition employees contribute the same. Life Assurance - Group Life Assurance Policy with Canada Life. The scheme provides a tax-free benefit to all permanent employees, paying a lump sum amount of 2 x salary in the event of death in service. Free tea, coffee, water and fruit for all staff Continuous training and professional development opportunities Enhanced holidays: 22 days plus 8 bank holidays - up to 5 years continuous employment 27 days plus 8 bank holidays - up to 10 years continuous employment 32 days plus 8 bank holidays - over 10 years continuous employment Flu Vaccine: For Staff that do not qualify for the flu vaccine through the NHS Bike (Cycle) Scheme: Staff can purchase a bike (max, £1000 or 50% of monthly contractual salary). The employee cycle loan request form should be completed for validation. Long Service Awards: We value our staff and to show recognition we offer long service award This post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Dudley Lodge may also undertake an online search on shortlisted candidates Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. We regret to inform you that we do not offer sponsorship for this position Close Date: 19th September, 12pm
The salary range for this position is 47,884 - 51,175 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Assessment Team based in Guildford as a Senior Social Worker on a 9-month contract, covering maternity leave. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of 1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker. We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you! Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 14th September 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
The salary range for this position is 47,884 - 51,175 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Assessment Team based in Guildford as a Senior Social Worker on a 9-month contract, covering maternity leave. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of 1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker. We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you! Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 14th September 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Hays Software Engineering are looking for a Test Analyst to join a renowned London based Insurer with huge growth plans. What you will be doing:You will be part of a lean family type IT team responsible for all things tech operations and directly responsible for implementing a testing environment for electronic trading platforms.As well as the above, you will be responsible for liaising with internal stakeholders such as Actuarial, Underwriting and Finance professionals to ensure the smooth implementation of system updates.This specific client operates their IT team with 0 ego's. Therefore, there may be an element of mentoring newer members of the team and assisting where the business requires. What you'll receive in return:The opportunity to work for a people centric business that will allow you to own full trading platform implementations, from design to deploy, providing exposure to all aspects involved and upskilling where required. What we are looking for: Skilled in converting business requirements into detailed technical specifications Solid grasp of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Proficient in defect tracking and resolution Hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks Competent in test automation and script development Responsible for communicating test progress and results to key stakeholders Knowledgeable in various testing methodologies Familiar with scripting languages such as Python Experience with database technologies including T-SQL and MySQL Adept at testing APIs for functionality and reliability Exposure to non-functional testing, including performance and security assessments What you will get in return: This position is offering a competitive package, 28 days holiday + bank holidays. Plus a great flexible working programme in place with the option to split your time between working from home and working in the office. Private healthcare & 8% non-contributory pension. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Hays Software Engineering are looking for a Test Analyst to join a renowned London based Insurer with huge growth plans. What you will be doing:You will be part of a lean family type IT team responsible for all things tech operations and directly responsible for implementing a testing environment for electronic trading platforms.As well as the above, you will be responsible for liaising with internal stakeholders such as Actuarial, Underwriting and Finance professionals to ensure the smooth implementation of system updates.This specific client operates their IT team with 0 ego's. Therefore, there may be an element of mentoring newer members of the team and assisting where the business requires. What you'll receive in return:The opportunity to work for a people centric business that will allow you to own full trading platform implementations, from design to deploy, providing exposure to all aspects involved and upskilling where required. What we are looking for: Skilled in converting business requirements into detailed technical specifications Solid grasp of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Proficient in defect tracking and resolution Hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks Competent in test automation and script development Responsible for communicating test progress and results to key stakeholders Knowledgeable in various testing methodologies Familiar with scripting languages such as Python Experience with database technologies including T-SQL and MySQL Adept at testing APIs for functionality and reliability Exposure to non-functional testing, including performance and security assessments What you will get in return: This position is offering a competitive package, 28 days holiday + bank holidays. Plus a great flexible working programme in place with the option to split your time between working from home and working in the office. Private healthcare & 8% non-contributory pension. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Hays Specialist Recruitment is actively recruiting for Family Support Workers in London to work with families in child protection cases. Salary: 17.50 - 25 per hour Shifts: Day & night shifts available. Flexible working hours. Your New Company Hays Specialist Recruitment has become a staple name within the UK, especially for those looking to continue their rewarding work within Social Care. We offer a variety of consultative advice for your career and ample opportunities. We offer free online training to upskill workers, as well as bespoke training packages centred to cater our specific services focused on child safeguarding. We will support you throughout your job-seeking journey. Your New Role Providing essential support to families under child protection plans, monitoring welfare. Creating a safe and nurturing environment to foster child safety and family unity. Engaging in diverse day-to-day activities tailored to protection needs like supervised visits. Assisting with household tasks like safety assessments and parenting guidance. Supporting in multi-agency meetings. Building trust to accompany families to assessments and interventions. What You'll Need to Succeed Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years in family support, with child protection experience in the UK. Ideal Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or safeguarding certification. (Note: Mandatory training evidence will be requested, and any required modules will be assigned through our online training platform.) A manual driving license, valid in the UK (desirable). Flexibility: We're seeking workers who are as flexible as possible, accommodating individual needs. Resilience: This role can be challenging, so perseverance and patience are essential. Effective Communication: Good written and verbal skills for case notes and reports. Unfortunately, we are not accepting any sponsorship for these roles at this time. You must have Right to Work in the UK. What You'll Get in Return Access to an online training portal for professional development. A fully paid for Enhanced DBS. Professional progression and funding towards qualifications. Flexible shift times. Early pay (upon request). Overtime and bank holiday increased rates. Free access to health portal, counselling and support. Up to 28 days annual leave (pro-rata). What You Need to Do Next If you're interested, click 'apply now' to forward your CV, or call Omid Rabiyeganeh on (phone number removed). If this job isn't right, contact us for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Hays Specialist Recruitment is actively recruiting for Family Support Workers in London to work with families in child protection cases. Salary: 17.50 - 25 per hour Shifts: Day & night shifts available. Flexible working hours. Your New Company Hays Specialist Recruitment has become a staple name within the UK, especially for those looking to continue their rewarding work within Social Care. We offer a variety of consultative advice for your career and ample opportunities. We offer free online training to upskill workers, as well as bespoke training packages centred to cater our specific services focused on child safeguarding. We will support you throughout your job-seeking journey. Your New Role Providing essential support to families under child protection plans, monitoring welfare. Creating a safe and nurturing environment to foster child safety and family unity. Engaging in diverse day-to-day activities tailored to protection needs like supervised visits. Assisting with household tasks like safety assessments and parenting guidance. Supporting in multi-agency meetings. Building trust to accompany families to assessments and interventions. What You'll Need to Succeed Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years in family support, with child protection experience in the UK. Ideal Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or safeguarding certification. (Note: Mandatory training evidence will be requested, and any required modules will be assigned through our online training platform.) A manual driving license, valid in the UK (desirable). Flexibility: We're seeking workers who are as flexible as possible, accommodating individual needs. Resilience: This role can be challenging, so perseverance and patience are essential. Effective Communication: Good written and verbal skills for case notes and reports. Unfortunately, we are not accepting any sponsorship for these roles at this time. You must have Right to Work in the UK. What You'll Get in Return Access to an online training portal for professional development. A fully paid for Enhanced DBS. Professional progression and funding towards qualifications. Flexible shift times. Early pay (upon request). Overtime and bank holiday increased rates. Free access to health portal, counselling and support. Up to 28 days annual leave (pro-rata). What You Need to Do Next If you're interested, click 'apply now' to forward your CV, or call Omid Rabiyeganeh on (phone number removed). If this job isn't right, contact us for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Hays Software Engineering are looking for a Test Analyst to join a renowned London based Insurer with huge growth plans. What you will be doing:You will be part of a lean family type IT team responsible for all things tech operations and directly responsible for implementing a testing environment for electronic trading platforms.As well as the above, you will be responsible for liaising with internal stakeholders such as Actuarial, Underwriting and Finance professionals to ensure the smooth implementation of system updates.This specific client operates their IT team with 0 ego's. Therefore, there may be an element of mentoring newer members of the team and assisting where the business requires. What you'll receive in return:The opportunity to work for a people centric business that will allow you to own full trading platform implementations, from design to deploy, providing exposure to all aspects involved and upskilling where required.What we are looking for: Skilled in converting business requirements into detailed technical specifications Solid grasp of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Proficient in defect tracking and resolution Hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks Competent in test automation and script development Responsible for communicating test progress and results to key stakeholders Knowledgeable in various testing methodologies Familiar with scripting languages such as Python Experience with database technologies including T-SQL and MySQL Adept at testing APIs for functionality and reliability Exposure to non-functional testing, including performance and security assessments What you will get in return: This position is offering a competitive package, 28 days holiday + bank holidays. Plus a great flexible working programme in place with the option to split your time between working from home and working in the office. Private healthcare & 8% non-contributory pension. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Hays Software Engineering are looking for a Test Analyst to join a renowned London based Insurer with huge growth plans. What you will be doing:You will be part of a lean family type IT team responsible for all things tech operations and directly responsible for implementing a testing environment for electronic trading platforms.As well as the above, you will be responsible for liaising with internal stakeholders such as Actuarial, Underwriting and Finance professionals to ensure the smooth implementation of system updates.This specific client operates their IT team with 0 ego's. Therefore, there may be an element of mentoring newer members of the team and assisting where the business requires. What you'll receive in return:The opportunity to work for a people centric business that will allow you to own full trading platform implementations, from design to deploy, providing exposure to all aspects involved and upskilling where required.What we are looking for: Skilled in converting business requirements into detailed technical specifications Solid grasp of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Proficient in defect tracking and resolution Hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks Competent in test automation and script development Responsible for communicating test progress and results to key stakeholders Knowledgeable in various testing methodologies Familiar with scripting languages such as Python Experience with database technologies including T-SQL and MySQL Adept at testing APIs for functionality and reliability Exposure to non-functional testing, including performance and security assessments What you will get in return: This position is offering a competitive package, 28 days holiday + bank holidays. Plus a great flexible working programme in place with the option to split your time between working from home and working in the office. Private healthcare & 8% non-contributory pension. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Recovery Worker Location: Dover Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 24th September 2025 As a Substance Misuse Practitioner, you will work within an integrated healthcare framework to support adults (18+) who are affected by drug and alcohol misuse. You will be responsible for managing a caseload, providing client-centred treatment plans, and supporting recovery through both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches, depending on the needs of the individual. Your role will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments, risk management plans, and developing SMART care plans. Delivering structured 1:1 sessions and facilitated group programmes. Using motivational interviewing techniques to support behaviour change. Providing advice, information, and harm reduction guidance. Working closely with external agencies such as housing, employment, probation, healthcare, and community services to deliver joined-up care. Contributing to local and organisational performance targets, including measurable recovery outcomes. Supporting service users to build recovery capital and achieve sustainable change. This role may require flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work. You may also be required to travel between projects in your cluster to maintain continuity of care for clients. What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Experience working within substance misuse services. Skilled in comprehensive assessments, risk management, and care planning. Ability to deliver structured interventions in both 1:1 and group settings. Strong facilitation skills and experience running groups. Proficient in motivational interviewing techniques. Good IT literacy. Understanding of holistic care, continuity of care, and multi-agency working. Commitment to promoting equality and diversity. Essential Knowledge Knowledge of issues facing people who misuse substances. Understanding of the Recovery Agenda. Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). Desirable Skills & Experience Knowledge of the 12 Step recovery process. Familiarity with community support services and the criminal justice sector. Personal lived experience of addiction/imprisonment (applicants in recovery should have at least 3 years abstinent; ex-prisoners at least 5 years since release). Experience working in community or prison settings. Experience of using clinical supervision. Knowledge of NHS health and wellbeing outcomes. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often-interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Recovery Worker Location: Dover Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 24th September 2025 As a Substance Misuse Practitioner, you will work within an integrated healthcare framework to support adults (18+) who are affected by drug and alcohol misuse. You will be responsible for managing a caseload, providing client-centred treatment plans, and supporting recovery through both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches, depending on the needs of the individual. Your role will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments, risk management plans, and developing SMART care plans. Delivering structured 1:1 sessions and facilitated group programmes. Using motivational interviewing techniques to support behaviour change. Providing advice, information, and harm reduction guidance. Working closely with external agencies such as housing, employment, probation, healthcare, and community services to deliver joined-up care. Contributing to local and organisational performance targets, including measurable recovery outcomes. Supporting service users to build recovery capital and achieve sustainable change. This role may require flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work. You may also be required to travel between projects in your cluster to maintain continuity of care for clients. What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Experience working within substance misuse services. Skilled in comprehensive assessments, risk management, and care planning. Ability to deliver structured interventions in both 1:1 and group settings. Strong facilitation skills and experience running groups. Proficient in motivational interviewing techniques. Good IT literacy. Understanding of holistic care, continuity of care, and multi-agency working. Commitment to promoting equality and diversity. Essential Knowledge Knowledge of issues facing people who misuse substances. Understanding of the Recovery Agenda. Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). Desirable Skills & Experience Knowledge of the 12 Step recovery process. Familiarity with community support services and the criminal justice sector. Personal lived experience of addiction/imprisonment (applicants in recovery should have at least 3 years abstinent; ex-prisoners at least 5 years since release). Experience working in community or prison settings. Experience of using clinical supervision. Knowledge of NHS health and wellbeing outcomes. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often-interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £37,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free Parking Office Location: Hybrid working with an expectation to be in the office once a month (Albourne, West Sussex or Chislehurst) Location: London, as a standard caseload, will be no more than 1 hour's drive (but flexibility will be required on occasion as part of team working) About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Southern Counties registration covers the whole of the South, London, and Essex area. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across Hampshire and surrounding areas, with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Ideally previous experience of family placement work and foster care practice including the assessment of potential foster parents however, for the right candidate training and development is provided. A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation Excellent communication skills A commitment to high-quality practice Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and databases Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review, and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) For an informal discussion please contact Leisa Sheridan Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment INDCOMHPINDJULHPC
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £37,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free Parking Office Location: Hybrid working with an expectation to be in the office once a month (Albourne, West Sussex or Chislehurst) Location: London, as a standard caseload, will be no more than 1 hour's drive (but flexibility will be required on occasion as part of team working) About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Southern Counties registration covers the whole of the South, London, and Essex area. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across Hampshire and surrounding areas, with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Ideally previous experience of family placement work and foster care practice including the assessment of potential foster parents however, for the right candidate training and development is provided. A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation Excellent communication skills A commitment to high-quality practice Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and databases Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review, and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) For an informal discussion please contact Leisa Sheridan Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment INDCOMHPINDJULHPC
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £36,131 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. Location: Recruiting social workers across North Wales This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru North . Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of joining our Team: We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes, walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with Tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with Line Manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Additional Benefits also include: Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form F's for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face to training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (Additional payment to Social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Anna Pearson - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies. INDCOMHP INDJULHPC
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £36,131 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. Location: Recruiting social workers across North Wales This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru North . Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of joining our Team: We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes, walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with Tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with Line Manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Additional Benefits also include: Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form F's for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face to training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (Additional payment to Social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Anna Pearson - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies. INDCOMHP INDJULHPC
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £25,169 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Home Based supporting across East and West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the Surrey boarder ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager on or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £25,169 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Home Based supporting across East and West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the Surrey boarder ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager on or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
Social Work Assessor & Supervisor - Family & Friends Service - Children - Croydon Council Salary: Grade 14 (£53,172 - £55,323) Retention Payment: £1,500 Permanent - 36 hours per week Hybrid working The Opportunity Our family and friends team is growing. We are looking for highly experienced individual who is fully qualified social worker to join us and work together in driving the service forward. The successful candidate will assess, supervise and train our carers. The role will involve you using a range of systemic ideas in your work, including promoting a practice philosophy which seeks to empower service users, build on individual strengths, and develop strategies which support them to understand, manage and respond to risk. Essential Requirements Qualified and registered Social Worker (SWE Registration required). Experience in assessments, supervising and providing training for fostering carers. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, so too is a creative approach to getting compelling messages across. Working knowledge of national policy and developments regarding children's social care, and policy areas that impact on children's social care. Demonstrable working knowledge of relevant fostering legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures. Ability to engage and develop effective professional relationships with applicants, children and families to achieve sustainable positive outcomes. Ability to assess applicants, children and families holistically in relation to their capacity and ability to provide care for Children Looked After. Evidence of building effective relationships with children, families and other professionals. Experience of undertaking effective, analytical and evidence based assessments. Experience of working with foster carers or those in assessment Why Join Us In Croydon, our Children's Services has an established Systemic Practice model, experienced leaders, and high support for practitioners. Croydon people and staff are diverse, and we celebrate difference through focus on anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice. We are committed to delivering excellent social work practice and services to our children and families. As well as this we also offer the following: Our teams consist of experienced Social Workers at various levels Join a highly diverse workforce Reflective supervision is actively promoted and supported. The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change Caseloads of Social Workers are very manageable enabling managers to know children well & ensure high standards of practice You will join an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise . Benefits You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer: Highly competitive compensation package Accredited Systemic Practice training A range of CPD opportunities 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20% Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career Management development programmes Investment into your wellbeing Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more) We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance. To view the Social Work Assessor and Supervisor role profile click here Closing date: Sunday 14 September Shortlisting W/C 15 September 2025 Interviews W/C 22 September 2025 Interviews: W/C 18 August 2025 Disclaimer Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Social Work Assessor & Supervisor - Family & Friends Service - Children - Croydon Council Salary: Grade 14 (£53,172 - £55,323) Retention Payment: £1,500 Permanent - 36 hours per week Hybrid working The Opportunity Our family and friends team is growing. We are looking for highly experienced individual who is fully qualified social worker to join us and work together in driving the service forward. The successful candidate will assess, supervise and train our carers. The role will involve you using a range of systemic ideas in your work, including promoting a practice philosophy which seeks to empower service users, build on individual strengths, and develop strategies which support them to understand, manage and respond to risk. Essential Requirements Qualified and registered Social Worker (SWE Registration required). Experience in assessments, supervising and providing training for fostering carers. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, so too is a creative approach to getting compelling messages across. Working knowledge of national policy and developments regarding children's social care, and policy areas that impact on children's social care. Demonstrable working knowledge of relevant fostering legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures. Ability to engage and develop effective professional relationships with applicants, children and families to achieve sustainable positive outcomes. Ability to assess applicants, children and families holistically in relation to their capacity and ability to provide care for Children Looked After. Evidence of building effective relationships with children, families and other professionals. Experience of undertaking effective, analytical and evidence based assessments. Experience of working with foster carers or those in assessment Why Join Us In Croydon, our Children's Services has an established Systemic Practice model, experienced leaders, and high support for practitioners. Croydon people and staff are diverse, and we celebrate difference through focus on anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice. We are committed to delivering excellent social work practice and services to our children and families. As well as this we also offer the following: Our teams consist of experienced Social Workers at various levels Join a highly diverse workforce Reflective supervision is actively promoted and supported. The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change Caseloads of Social Workers are very manageable enabling managers to know children well & ensure high standards of practice You will join an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise . Benefits You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer: Highly competitive compensation package Accredited Systemic Practice training A range of CPD opportunities 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20% Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career Management development programmes Investment into your wellbeing Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more) We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance. To view the Social Work Assessor and Supervisor role profile click here Closing date: Sunday 14 September Shortlisting W/C 15 September 2025 Interviews W/C 22 September 2025 Interviews: W/C 18 August 2025 Disclaimer Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.
The 'Bar is Back'- and we need your safety expertise, environmental awareness, and passion for wellbeing to support our growth from 20 million to 70 million bars per year. We create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands, and we're looking for a proactive, hands-on Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator to help protect our people, processes, and planet as we scale up production. From driving a positive safety culture to ensuring environmental compliance and promoting health and wellbeing across the site, you'll play a central role in shaping a safe, responsible, and high-performing environment. We don't just make soap: we create a wide range of hair and body cleansers, as well as aromatic oils. As our SHE Coordinator, you'll be part of every step-ensuring our growth is safe, sustainable, and responsible, while supporting and inspiring a passionate team to reach new heights. The Role at a Glance: Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Coordinator Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £35,000 per annum + 33 days holiday, rising with service Full Time - Permanent Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Reporting to: Operations Manager Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who's products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: FMCG Experience. NEBOSH & Internal Audit qualifications. Safety, Health and Environment Experience. Our Story: Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, we have always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world's top brands as a leading supplier and partner. In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we're not stopping there-we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don't just make soap-we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: We are looking for a proactive and driven Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator to champion a culture of safety and environmental excellence across our operations. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of shaping, implementing, and continually improving our safety, health and environment standards - ensuring not only compliance but setting new benchmarks for workplace well-being and environmental care. With ambitious goals and formative plans for a new factory, we need someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure SHE compliance with legal and company standards. • Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong SHE culture across all levels. • Develop and support SHE skills among managers, supervisors, and staff. • Oversee risk assessments, safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions. • Manage health & safety policies, procedures, records, and compliance with ISO 14001, 45001, and client standards. • Lead Health & Safety Committee meetings and ensure timely completion of action points. • Monitor and communicate legislative updates and SHE performance KPIs. • Maintain environmental compliance documentation and reporting. • Ensure personal and organizational adherence to health, safety, and environmental procedures. Education/Qualifications: • NEBOSH Qualification • Internal Audit Qualification Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Experience of working within a manufacturing/FMCG environment, ideally within an SME. • Good knowledge of environmental practices and compliance within a manufacturing/FMCG environment. • Experience in ISO9001/ ISO14001/ ISO45001 internal audit practices. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Word. • Experience of developing and conducting engaging SHE presentations including induction training and toolbox talks. • Experience of continuous improvement tools and techniques would be advantageous. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Problem Solving • Initiative • Self-starter • Ability to keep calm under pressure • Clear & engaging communicator - written and verbal • Attention to detail • Ability to maintain good relationships with management, workers and visitors • Able to demonstrate leadership in all things SHE • Critical thinking • Integrity Other job requirements: • Clean driving license ideal but not essential What's on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
The 'Bar is Back'- and we need your safety expertise, environmental awareness, and passion for wellbeing to support our growth from 20 million to 70 million bars per year. We create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands, and we're looking for a proactive, hands-on Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator to help protect our people, processes, and planet as we scale up production. From driving a positive safety culture to ensuring environmental compliance and promoting health and wellbeing across the site, you'll play a central role in shaping a safe, responsible, and high-performing environment. We don't just make soap: we create a wide range of hair and body cleansers, as well as aromatic oils. As our SHE Coordinator, you'll be part of every step-ensuring our growth is safe, sustainable, and responsible, while supporting and inspiring a passionate team to reach new heights. The Role at a Glance: Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Coordinator Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £35,000 per annum + 33 days holiday, rising with service Full Time - Permanent Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Reporting to: Operations Manager Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who's products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: FMCG Experience. NEBOSH & Internal Audit qualifications. Safety, Health and Environment Experience. Our Story: Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, we have always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world's top brands as a leading supplier and partner. In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we're not stopping there-we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don't just make soap-we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: We are looking for a proactive and driven Safety, Health & Environment Coordinator to champion a culture of safety and environmental excellence across our operations. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of shaping, implementing, and continually improving our safety, health and environment standards - ensuring not only compliance but setting new benchmarks for workplace well-being and environmental care. With ambitious goals and formative plans for a new factory, we need someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure SHE compliance with legal and company standards. • Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong SHE culture across all levels. • Develop and support SHE skills among managers, supervisors, and staff. • Oversee risk assessments, safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions. • Manage health & safety policies, procedures, records, and compliance with ISO 14001, 45001, and client standards. • Lead Health & Safety Committee meetings and ensure timely completion of action points. • Monitor and communicate legislative updates and SHE performance KPIs. • Maintain environmental compliance documentation and reporting. • Ensure personal and organizational adherence to health, safety, and environmental procedures. Education/Qualifications: • NEBOSH Qualification • Internal Audit Qualification Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Experience of working within a manufacturing/FMCG environment, ideally within an SME. • Good knowledge of environmental practices and compliance within a manufacturing/FMCG environment. • Experience in ISO9001/ ISO14001/ ISO45001 internal audit practices. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Word. • Experience of developing and conducting engaging SHE presentations including induction training and toolbox talks. • Experience of continuous improvement tools and techniques would be advantageous. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Problem Solving • Initiative • Self-starter • Ability to keep calm under pressure • Clear & engaging communicator - written and verbal • Attention to detail • Ability to maintain good relationships with management, workers and visitors • Able to demonstrate leadership in all things SHE • Critical thinking • Integrity Other job requirements: • Clean driving license ideal but not essential What's on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
