- Adults Team Manager - Transitions Team (0-25 / Young Adults)Location: Dudley, West MidlandsAuthority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Adult Social Care)Pay Rate: £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Full-Time Locum AssignmentWorking Pattern: Hybrid working arrangements availableAre you an experienced Adult Social Care Manager with a strong background in managing complex transitions for young adults preparing for adulthood?Dudley Metropolitan Borough CoAdults Team Manager - Transitions Team (0-25 / Young Adults)Location: Dudley, West MidlandsAuthority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Adult Social Care)Pay Rate: £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Full-Time Locum AssignmentWorking Pattern: Hybrid working arrangements availableAre you an experienced Adult Social Care Manager with a strong background in managing complex transitions for young adults preparing for adulthood?Dudley Metropolitan Borough Co
- Children's Team Manager - Children with Disability (CWD) TeamAuthority: Halton Borough Council (Children's Services)Pay Rate: £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Full-Time Locum AssignmentWorking Pattern: Modern hybrid working arrangements availableHalton Borough Council is recruiting a dedicated Children's Team Manager to lead their specialist Children with Disability (CWD) Team. Offering a top-tier rate of £46.00 per hour, this role is ideal for an accomChildren's Team Manager - Children with Disability (CWD) TeamAuthority: Halton Borough Council (Children's Services)Pay Rate: £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Full-Time Locum AssignmentWorking Pattern: Modern hybrid working arrangements availableHalton Borough Council is recruiting a dedicated Children's Team Manager to lead their specialist Children with Disability (CWD) Team. Offering a top-tier rate of £46.00 per hour, this role is ideal for an accom
- Are you an NISCC-registered professional with hands-on experience supporting older people? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Social Care Co-ordinators to join our team for positions throughout Belfast and the surrounding areas. In this role, you will work alongside qualified Social Workers to deliver essential support, practical guidance, and care packages, making a tangible difference in the lives of service users and their families.What We OfferAre you an NISCC-registered professional with hands-on experience supporting older people? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Social Care Co-ordinators to join our team for positions throughout Belfast and the surrounding areas. In this role, you will work alongside qualified Social Workers to deliver essential support, practical guidance, and care packages, making a tangible difference in the lives of service users and their families.What We Offer
- Hi,Are you a compassionate individual with a passion for making a difference in your community? We are seeking dedicated Community Support Workers to join our team and provide essential care and assistance to individuals This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career, offering flexible schedules and competitive pay.Immediate Starts Available | Flexible Shifts (FT, PT, Days, Nights & Sleepovers)We are recruiting active, confident, and compassioHi,Are you a compassionate individual with a passion for making a difference in your community? We are seeking dedicated Community Support Workers to join our team and provide essential care and assistance to individuals This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career, offering flexible schedules and competitive pay.Immediate Starts Available | Flexible Shifts (FT, PT, Days, Nights & Sleepovers)We are recruiting active, confident, and compassio
- Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection (CP) ChairLocation: Bury, Greater ManchesterAuthority: Bury Council (Children's Services)Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Full-Time Locum AssignmentWorking Pattern: Hybrid working arrangements availableAre you a highly experienced Safeguarding Lead, IRO, or Senior Manager looking to drive practice quality, statutory compliance, and multi-agency standards within Children's Social Care?BuryIndependent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection (CP) ChairLocation: Bury, Greater ManchesterAuthority: Bury Council (Children's Services)Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Full-Time Locum AssignmentWorking Pattern: Hybrid working arrangements availableAre you a highly experienced Safeguarding Lead, IRO, or Senior Manager looking to drive practice quality, statutory compliance, and multi-agency standards within Children's Social Care?Bury
- Qualified Social Worker - Supporting Our Children Team (Care Experienced / CLA)Location: Blackpool, LancashireAuthority: Blackpool Council (Children's Services)Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Full-Time Locum AssignmentWorking Pattern: Hybrid working with flexible diary managementAre you a passionate and committed Social Worker dedicated to making a lasting, positive difference in the lives of care-experienced children and young people?BlackpoQualified Social Worker - Supporting Our Children Team (Care Experienced / CLA)Location: Blackpool, LancashireAuthority: Blackpool Council (Children's Services)Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Full-Time Locum AssignmentWorking Pattern: Hybrid working with flexible diary managementAre you a passionate and committed Social Worker dedicated to making a lasting, positive difference in the lives of care-experienced children and young people?Blackpo
- Independent Reviewing Officer (LAC & Pathway Reviews)Location: Leicester, East MidlandsAuthority: Leicester City Council (Children's Social Care)Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella - East Midlands MOU Rate)Contract: Part-Time Locum Assignment (22.5 hours per week / 3 days)Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day in office; approx. 60% virtual / 40% face-to-face review split)Are you an experienced IRO or senior manager looking for a highly flexible, part-time qualityIndependent Reviewing Officer (LAC & Pathway Reviews)Location: Leicester, East MidlandsAuthority: Leicester City Council (Children's Social Care)Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella - East Midlands MOU Rate)Contract: Part-Time Locum Assignment (22.5 hours per week / 3 days)Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day in office; approx. 60% virtual / 40% face-to-face review split)Are you an experienced IRO or senior manager looking for a highly flexible, part-time quality
- Job Title: Residential Children's Care WorkerLocation: Caerphilly, Abertillery and across South Wales Pay: £16.00 - £20.00 / hr (Weekly Pay)Hours: Flexible shift options available - Full time hours or pick up as and when you're available You're more than just a name on a rota.At Randstad, we don't just fill shifts, we build packages of support that work for both you and the young person. We are actively hiring Children's Support Workers across South WalesJob Title: Residential Children's Care WorkerLocation: Caerphilly, Abertillery and across South Wales Pay: £16.00 - £20.00 / hr (Weekly Pay)Hours: Flexible shift options available - Full time hours or pick up as and when you're available You're more than just a name on a rota.At Randstad, we don't just fill shifts, we build packages of support that work for both you and the young person. We are actively hiring Children's Support Workers across South Wales
- Job Title: Children's Support Worker Location: South Wales (Cwmbran, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, RCT, & Bridgend)Salary/Pay: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (100% PAYE with flexible holiday options)Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Shift-BasedTransform Young Lives With Randstad Every child deserves a advocate who sees their full potential. At Randstad, we are seeking experienced Children's Support Workers across South Wales to provide high-quality, outcome-focusedJob Title: Children's Support Worker Location: South Wales (Cwmbran, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, RCT, & Bridgend)Salary/Pay: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (100% PAYE with flexible holiday options)Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Shift-BasedTransform Young Lives With Randstad Every child deserves a advocate who sees their full potential. At Randstad, we are seeking experienced Children's Support Workers across South Wales to provide high-quality, outcome-focused
- Job Title: Community & Residential Child Care AssistantLocation: Cwmbran, Pontypool and across South Wales Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 per hourContract: consistent agency work - full time hours available or flexible working - you choose! Join South Wales' Most Trusted Children's Services ProviderRandstad is expanding its Tailored Localised Care Service and requires compassionate Children's Support Workers for residential and community-based assignments acrossJob Title: Community & Residential Child Care AssistantLocation: Cwmbran, Pontypool and across South Wales Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 per hourContract: consistent agency work - full time hours available or flexible working - you choose! Join South Wales' Most Trusted Children's Services ProviderRandstad is expanding its Tailored Localised Care Service and requires compassionate Children's Support Workers for residential and community-based assignments across
- Job Title: Childrens Support Worker Location: Blaenau GwentPay Rate: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (PAYE)Job Type: Flexible / Ongoing ContractsMake a Real Impact in Children's ServicesIf you understand the 'why' behind complex behaviours and thrive in a supportive, trauma-informed setting, Randstad wants to hear from you. We partner with local authorities and private residential providers across South Wales to deliver bespoke care packages.We focus on person-ceJob Title: Childrens Support Worker Location: Blaenau GwentPay Rate: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (PAYE)Job Type: Flexible / Ongoing ContractsMake a Real Impact in Children's ServicesIf you understand the 'why' behind complex behaviours and thrive in a supportive, trauma-informed setting, Randstad wants to hear from you. We partner with local authorities and private residential providers across South Wales to deliver bespoke care packages.We focus on person-ce
- Job Title: Children's Support Worker Location: South Wales (Tredegar, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and wider South Wales area)Pay Rate: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (100% PAYE + Flexible Holiday Options)Job Type: Full-Time Hours, Part-Time Hours, Flexible ShiftsAbout the RoleAre you an experienced Support Worker looking for flexible, high-paying work across South Wales? Randstad is hiring Children's Support Workers to deliver tailored care across residential homes, coJob Title: Children's Support Worker Location: South Wales (Tredegar, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and wider South Wales area)Pay Rate: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (100% PAYE + Flexible Holiday Options)Job Type: Full-Time Hours, Part-Time Hours, Flexible ShiftsAbout the RoleAre you an experienced Support Worker looking for flexible, high-paying work across South Wales? Randstad is hiring Children's Support Workers to deliver tailored care across residential homes, co
- Are you passionate about changing the life story of a young person?Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to ensure children in our community feel safe, secure, and empowered? If you're ready to turn your passion for childcare into a rewarding career, we have an incredible opportunity for you.As a Residential Child Support Worker in the Strathpeffer and Inverness area, you'll be the backbone of excellent childcare practice. Working in line witAre you passionate about changing the life story of a young person?Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to ensure children in our community feel safe, secure, and empowered? If you're ready to turn your passion for childcare into a rewarding career, we have an incredible opportunity for you.As a Residential Child Support Worker in the Strathpeffer and Inverness area, you'll be the backbone of excellent childcare practice. Working in line wit
- Are you a passionate and dedicated child support worker?Do you strive to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children?If this sounds like you, then apply today!Child Support worker roles available in West Lothian supporting the local authority, secure services and charities in a residential setting. Make a real difference to the lives of young people, supporting them to have a safe and fulfilled childhood!These roles offer a competitive salarAre you a passionate and dedicated child support worker?Do you strive to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children?If this sounds like you, then apply today!Child Support worker roles available in West Lothian supporting the local authority, secure services and charities in a residential setting. Make a real difference to the lives of young people, supporting them to have a safe and fulfilled childhood!These roles offer a competitive salar
- Job Title: Temporary Residential Support WorkerPay Rate: Up to £22 per hourLocation: AuchterarderAre you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for total control over your schedule? Join a high-performing team in Auchterarder delivering exceptional, person-centred care to young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.Working with a leading specialist residential service set on a campus in Perthshire, you will step in to proJob Title: Temporary Residential Support WorkerPay Rate: Up to £22 per hourLocation: AuchterarderAre you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for total control over your schedule? Join a high-performing team in Auchterarder delivering exceptional, person-centred care to young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.Working with a leading specialist residential service set on a campus in Perthshire, you will step in to pro
- Job Title: Deputy ManagerLocation: DunscoreSalary: £40,560 per annumAre you a senior residential care professional looking to take the next step into leadership while making a genuine impact on young lives? If you bring proven supervisory experience, a passion for supporting vulnerable children, and the drive to deliver high-quality outcomes, a premier residential childcare provider has an exceptional career opportunity in the Dumfries region.Set within aJob Title: Deputy ManagerLocation: DunscoreSalary: £40,560 per annumAre you a senior residential care professional looking to take the next step into leadership while making a genuine impact on young lives? If you bring proven supervisory experience, a passion for supporting vulnerable children, and the drive to deliver high-quality outcomes, a premier residential childcare provider has an exceptional career opportunity in the Dumfries region.Set within a
- Job Title: Children's Services Registered Manager Salary: £51,325 per annum (plus up to £5,000 OTE Bonus & £5,000 Welcome Bonus) Location: EdinburghEmpower Young Lives - Lead a Dedicated Residential Care Team in EdinburghAre you an ambitious care professional driven to transform outcomes for vulnerable young people? A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established children's residential home in Edinburgh.PartneringJob Title: Children's Services Registered Manager Salary: £51,325 per annum (plus up to £5,000 OTE Bonus & £5,000 Welcome Bonus) Location: EdinburghEmpower Young Lives - Lead a Dedicated Residential Care Team in EdinburghAre you an ambitious care professional driven to transform outcomes for vulnerable young people? A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established children's residential home in Edinburgh.Partnering
- Empower Young Lives: Flexible Temporary Opportunities Are you an empathetic, resilient childcare professional seeking a temporary opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference? If you thrive on offering therapeutic, compassionate support to young people facing complex emotional and behavioural challenges, this is your chance to step into a hugely rewarding environment.Partnering with a leading, long-established provider in residential care and thEmpower Young Lives: Flexible Temporary Opportunities Are you an empathetic, resilient childcare professional seeking a temporary opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference? If you thrive on offering therapeutic, compassionate support to young people facing complex emotional and behavioural challenges, this is your chance to step into a hugely rewarding environment.Partnering with a leading, long-established provider in residential care and th
- Are you looking to take control of your work-life balance while making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? If you hold a full UK manual driving licence and possess a passion for therapeutic care, a Randstad is offering flexible shift opportunities across the region.What's in it for you?* Competitive Pay Structure: Earn up to £21.32 per hour for day shifts* Complete Schedule Control: Enjoy true flexibility around your personal commAre you looking to take control of your work-life balance while making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? If you hold a full UK manual driving licence and possess a passion for therapeutic care, a Randstad is offering flexible shift opportunities across the region.What's in it for you?* Competitive Pay Structure: Earn up to £21.32 per hour for day shifts* Complete Schedule Control: Enjoy true flexibility around your personal comm
- Are you looking to take control of your work-life balance while making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? If you hold a full UK manual driving licence and possess a passion for therapeutic care, a Randstad is offering flexible shift opportunities across the region.What's in it for you?* Competitive Pay Structure: Earn up to £21.32 per hour for day shifts* Complete Schedule Control: Enjoy true flexibility around your personal commAre you looking to take control of your work-life balance while making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? If you hold a full UK manual driving licence and possess a passion for therapeutic care, a Randstad is offering flexible shift opportunities across the region.What's in it for you?* Competitive Pay Structure: Earn up to £21.32 per hour for day shifts* Complete Schedule Control: Enjoy true flexibility around your personal comm
- ob Title: Senior Residential Childcare WorkerLocation: DunscoreSalary: £31,200 - £32,240 base salary + sleep-in allowances (OTE £37,464+)Shape Brighter Futures - Lead Exceptional Residential Childcare in DunscoreDo you have the passion, resilience, and vision to transform the lives of vulnerable young people? If you are an experienced care professional or an ambitious practitioner ready to step into a leadership role, an outstanding opportunity awaits in Dob Title: Senior Residential Childcare WorkerLocation: DunscoreSalary: £31,200 - £32,240 base salary + sleep-in allowances (OTE £37,464+)Shape Brighter Futures - Lead Exceptional Residential Childcare in DunscoreDo you have the passion, resilience, and vision to transform the lives of vulnerable young people? If you are an experienced care professional or an ambitious practitioner ready to step into a leadership role, an outstanding opportunity awaits in D
- Empower Young Lives: Experienced Residential ChildcareDo you have the resilience to support young people through their most challenging moments? If you are a seasoned professional seeking a role where your expertise creates a genuine sanctuary, we want to hear from you.Our client, a specialist provider of high-acuity children's services, is seeking experienced practitioners to join their established team in Castle Douglas. This is an opportunity to use youEmpower Young Lives: Experienced Residential ChildcareDo you have the resilience to support young people through their most challenging moments? If you are a seasoned professional seeking a role where your expertise creates a genuine sanctuary, we want to hear from you.Our client, a specialist provider of high-acuity children's services, is seeking experienced practitioners to join their established team in Castle Douglas. This is an opportunity to use you
- Are you looking for your next challenge as a child support worker? Love being outdoors and wish you could make this part of your work? If the answer is yes, then we need you! Child Support worker roles available with an independent school in Perthshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic school expanding its services this spring.. A successful child support worker will support children and young people ages 8-21 with a range of complexAre you looking for your next challenge as a child support worker? Love being outdoors and wish you could make this part of your work? If the answer is yes, then we need you! Child Support worker roles available with an independent school in Perthshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic school expanding its services this spring.. A successful child support worker will support children and young people ages 8-21 with a range of complex
- Join a team of compassionate Support Workers!Are you committed to driving positive change in the lives of young people outside a residential setting? Our tailored, localised care services address complex needs and focus on understanding the profound impact of trauma and life journeys on behaviours and communication. Join us and make a lasting difference! We have a requirement for experienced support workers to join an existing bespoke team from Inverness,Join a team of compassionate Support Workers!Are you committed to driving positive change in the lives of young people outside a residential setting? Our tailored, localised care services address complex needs and focus on understanding the profound impact of trauma and life journeys on behaviours and communication. Join us and make a lasting difference! We have a requirement for experienced support workers to join an existing bespoke team from Inverness,
- Job Title: Support WorkerLocation: Inverness and surrounding areasPay Rate: Up to £25.59 per hour (including rolled-up holiday pay)Transform Young Lives - Tailored Community & Outreach CareAre you a passionate, experienced Support Worker dedicated to driving meaningful change for young people outside a traditional residential setting? If you thrive on building trust, understanding trauma-informed care, and helping individuals navigate complex emotional jouJob Title: Support WorkerLocation: Inverness and surrounding areasPay Rate: Up to £25.59 per hour (including rolled-up holiday pay)Transform Young Lives - Tailored Community & Outreach CareAre you a passionate, experienced Support Worker dedicated to driving meaningful change for young people outside a traditional residential setting? If you thrive on building trust, understanding trauma-informed care, and helping individuals navigate complex emotional jou
- TLC advert Join our specialist support worker team! We're seeking experienced and passionate support workers or senior support workers committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. You'll join specialist teams providing high-level support, creating safe environments, and understanding the impact of trauma on young people's behaviors and communication. Benefits of joining a specialist team:Elevated pay rateConsistenTLC advert Join our specialist support worker team! We're seeking experienced and passionate support workers or senior support workers committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. You'll join specialist teams providing high-level support, creating safe environments, and understanding the impact of trauma on young people's behaviors and communication. Benefits of joining a specialist team:Elevated pay rateConsisten
- Empower Young Lives - Flexible Residential Childcare Shifts Across ScotlandDo you have the passion to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children?If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for total control over your schedule, we want to hear from you.At Randstad, we are currently partnering with a variety of children's services across Scotland that support young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural difficultiesEmpower Young Lives - Flexible Residential Childcare Shifts Across ScotlandDo you have the passion to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children?If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for total control over your schedule, we want to hear from you.At Randstad, we are currently partnering with a variety of children's services across Scotland that support young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties
- Are you enthusiastic about positively impacting the lives of children and young people? Do you possess the dedication needed to ensure their safety, security, and overall well-being? If so, an amazing opportunity awaits you! As a Residential Support Worker around Wick, you will play a crucial role in promoting excellent childcare practices in accordance with Randstad Care Policies and Procedures and National Care Standards . Your primary responsibility wilAre you enthusiastic about positively impacting the lives of children and young people? Do you possess the dedication needed to ensure their safety, security, and overall well-being? If so, an amazing opportunity awaits you! As a Residential Support Worker around Wick, you will play a crucial role in promoting excellent childcare practices in accordance with Randstad Care Policies and Procedures and National Care Standards . Your primary responsibility wil
- Empower Young Lives - Flexible Residential Childcare Shifts Across ScotlandDo you have the passion to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children?If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for total control over your schedule, we want to hear from you.At Randstad, we are currently partnering with a variety of children's services across Scotland that support young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural difficultiesEmpower Young Lives - Flexible Residential Childcare Shifts Across ScotlandDo you have the passion to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children?If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for total control over your schedule, we want to hear from you.At Randstad, we are currently partnering with a variety of children's services across Scotland that support young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties
- Join a team of compassionate Support Workers!Are you committed to driving positive change in the lives of young people outside a residential setting? Our tailored, localised care services address complex needs and focus on understanding the profound impact of trauma and life journeys on behaviours and communication. Join us and make a lasting difference! We have a requirement for experienced support workers to join an existing bespoke team from Inverness,Join a team of compassionate Support Workers!Are you committed to driving positive change in the lives of young people outside a residential setting? Our tailored, localised care services address complex needs and focus on understanding the profound impact of trauma and life journeys on behaviours and communication. Join us and make a lasting difference! We have a requirement for experienced support workers to join an existing bespoke team from Inverness,
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