Child & Youth Support Carer (No Fostering Background Needed)Locations: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire & SurroundingAllowance: £491 - £1,055 per weekHours: Flexible (Weekend Respite through to Full-Time Placements)Ideal Backgrounds: Nursing, Teaching/TAs, Support Work, Healthcare Assistants, Youth WorkHave you ever considered fostering but thought you lacked the specific experience?You don't need prior fostering experience to apply. If you work i
Child & Youth Support Carer (No Fostering Background Needed)Locations: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire & SurroundingAllowance: £491 - £1,055 per weekHours: Flexible (Weekend Respite through to Full-Time Placements)Ideal Backgrounds: Nursing, Teaching/TAs, Support Work, Healthcare Assistants, Youth WorkHave you ever considered fostering but thought you lacked the specific experience?You don't need prior fostering experience to apply. If you work i
Therapeutic Foster Carer / Weekend Respite Carer(No Prior Fostering Experience Required)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireFinancial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Options: Weekend Respite, Short-Term, Emergency & Full-Time TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Fits around your current careerDo you have a background in health, education, nursing, youth work, or social care? Your professional sk
Therapeutic Foster Carer / Weekend Respite Carer(No Prior Fostering Experience Required)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireFinancial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Options: Weekend Respite, Short-Term, Emergency & Full-Time TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Fits around your current careerDo you have a background in health, education, nursing, youth work, or social care? Your professional sk
Therapeutic Foster Carer / Weekend Respite Carer(No Prior Fostering Experience Required)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireFinancial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Options: Weekend Respite, Short-Term, Emergency & Full-Time TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Fits around your current careerDo you have a background in health, education, nursing, youth work, or social care? Your professional sk
Therapeutic Foster Carer / Weekend Respite Carer(No Prior Fostering Experience Required)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireFinancial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Options: Weekend Respite, Short-Term, Emergency & Full-Time TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Fits around your current careerDo you have a background in health, education, nursing, youth work, or social care? Your professional sk
Child & Youth Support Carer (No Fostering Background Needed)Locations: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire & SurroundingAllowance: £491 - £1,055 per weekHours: Flexible (Weekend Respite through to Full-Time Placements)Ideal Backgrounds: Nursing, Teaching/TAs, Support Work, Healthcare Assistants, Youth WorkHave you ever considered fostering but thought you lacked the specific experience?You don't need prior fostering experience to apply. If you work i
Child & Youth Support Carer (No Fostering Background Needed)Locations: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire & SurroundingAllowance: £491 - £1,055 per weekHours: Flexible (Weekend Respite through to Full-Time Placements)Ideal Backgrounds: Nursing, Teaching/TAs, Support Work, Healthcare Assistants, Youth WorkHave you ever considered fostering but thought you lacked the specific experience?You don't need prior fostering experience to apply. If you work i
Child & Youth Support Carer (No Fostering Background Needed)Locations: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire & SurroundingAllowance: £491 - £1,055 per weekHours: Flexible (Weekend Respite through to Full-Time Placements)Ideal Backgrounds: Nursing, Teaching/TAs, Support Work, Healthcare Assistants, Youth WorkHave you ever considered fostering but thought you lacked the specific experience?You don't need prior fostering experience to apply. If you work i
Child & Youth Support Carer (No Fostering Background Needed)Locations: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire & SurroundingAllowance: £491 - £1,055 per weekHours: Flexible (Weekend Respite through to Full-Time Placements)Ideal Backgrounds: Nursing, Teaching/TAs, Support Work, Healthcare Assistants, Youth WorkHave you ever considered fostering but thought you lacked the specific experience?You don't need prior fostering experience to apply. If you work i
Therapeutic Foster Carer / Weekend Respite Carer(No Prior Fostering Experience Required)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireFinancial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Options: Weekend Respite, Short-Term, Emergency & Full-Time TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Fits around your current careerDo you have a background in health, education, nursing, youth work, or social care? Your professional sk
Therapeutic Foster Carer / Weekend Respite Carer(No Prior Fostering Experience Required)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireFinancial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Options: Weekend Respite, Short-Term, Emergency & Full-Time TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Fits around your current careerDo you have a background in health, education, nursing, youth work, or social care? Your professional sk
Foster Carer We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our network of foster carers. If you possess a background in health, education, or social care, your expertise can provide the stable, trauma-informed support that vulnerable children urgently require. We offer various placement options-including respite, emergency, and long-term care-designed to align with your personal and professional commitments.ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality, trauma-inf
Foster Carer We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our network of foster carers. If you possess a background in health, education, or social care, your expertise can provide the stable, trauma-informed support that vulnerable children urgently require. We offer various placement options-including respite, emergency, and long-term care-designed to align with your personal and professional commitments.ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality, trauma-inf
The Role:We are currently recruiting a skilled patch plasterer / finisher for a short-term contract on a busy new build housing site in the Hull area.This role focuses on resolving snagging lists and making good on internal walls and ceilings prior to house completions and buyer handovers. If you have an excellent eye for detail and take pride in delivering a smooth, high-quality finish, this is an ideal short-term opportunity.Role Responsibilities:Carryin
The Role:We are currently recruiting a skilled patch plasterer / finisher for a short-term contract on a busy new build housing site in the Hull area.This role focuses on resolving snagging lists and making good on internal walls and ceilings prior to house completions and buyer handovers. If you have an excellent eye for detail and take pride in delivering a smooth, high-quality finish, this is an ideal short-term opportunity.Role Responsibilities:Carryin
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Therapeutic Foster Carer (Full-Time, Short-Term or Weekend Respite)Location: Manchester | Merseyside | YorkshireAllowance / Financial Package: £491 - £1,055 per week (Tax-free allowances + professional fees)Placement Types: Respite (Weekends), Emergency, Short-Term & Specialist TherapeuticWorking Pattern: Flexible - Options to fit alongside your current careerAre you currently working in health, education, or social care and looking for a meaningful way to
Arden University - LeedsFlexible Part time£12.71 per hour plus the holiday pay Do you want to attend lectures to gain extra knowledge without paying university fees? Then Randstad may just have the perfect part time role for you.Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work with students at Arden University - Leeds to provide specialist notetaking support for students living with disabilities. Working as a spe
Arden University - LeedsFlexible Part time£12.71 per hour plus the holiday pay Do you want to attend lectures to gain extra knowledge without paying university fees? Then Randstad may just have the perfect part time role for you.Randstad Student & Worker Support are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work with students at Arden University - Leeds to provide specialist notetaking support for students living with disabilities. Working as a spe
MASH Team (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)Role: Children's Social WorkerService Area: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) / Front DoorLocation: City of Doncaster CouncilPay Rate: £35.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing Locum / Agency ContractWorking Pattern: Hybrid / Office-Based FocusAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker who excels at rapid risk assessment, decision-making, and multi-agency triage?An exciting opportunity has opened for a Qua
MASH Team (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)Role: Children's Social WorkerService Area: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) / Front DoorLocation: City of Doncaster CouncilPay Rate: £35.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing Locum / Agency ContractWorking Pattern: Hybrid / Office-Based FocusAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker who excels at rapid risk assessment, decision-making, and multi-agency triage?An exciting opportunity has opened for a Qua
Children in Need (Maternity Cover)Role: Children's Social WorkerService Area: Children in Need (CIN) / Family SupportLocation: City of Doncaster CouncilPay Rate: £35.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Dedicated Maternity Cover (Interim)Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible (Home, Office & Community Visits)Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker seeking contract stability, a structured caseload, and a collaborative team culture?An excellent opportunity ha
Children in Need (Maternity Cover)Role: Children's Social WorkerService Area: Children in Need (CIN) / Family SupportLocation: City of Doncaster CouncilPay Rate: £35.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Dedicated Maternity Cover (Interim)Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible (Home, Office & Community Visits)Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker seeking contract stability, a structured caseload, and a collaborative team culture?An excellent opportunity ha
Child Protection (Maternity Cover)Role: Children's Social Worker (Child Protection)Service Area: Children & Families / SafeguardingLocation: City of Doncaster CouncilPay Rate: £35.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Dedicated Maternity Cover (Fixed-Term Locum)Working Pattern: Hybrid / FlexibleAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for contract stability, a clear handover, and a supportive team environment?An exciting opportunity has arisen for
Child Protection (Maternity Cover)Role: Children's Social Worker (Child Protection)Service Area: Children & Families / SafeguardingLocation: City of Doncaster CouncilPay Rate: £35.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Dedicated Maternity Cover (Fixed-Term Locum)Working Pattern: Hybrid / FlexibleAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for contract stability, a clear handover, and a supportive team environment?An exciting opportunity has arisen for
Qualified Social Worker - Help & Protection TeamRole: Children's Social WorkerService Area: Help & Protection ServiceLocation: City of Doncaster CouncilPay Rate: £35.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing Locum / Agency ContractAre you an ambitious Children's Social Worker dedicated to helping families build resilience while keeping children safely at home?City of Doncaster Council is seeking a skilled practitioner to join their frontline Help & Protectio
Qualified Social Worker - Help & Protection TeamRole: Children's Social WorkerService Area: Help & Protection ServiceLocation: City of Doncaster CouncilPay Rate: £35.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing Locum / Agency ContractAre you an ambitious Children's Social Worker dedicated to helping families build resilience while keeping children safely at home?City of Doncaster Council is seeking a skilled practitioner to join their frontline Help & Protectio
Enterprise / Solution Architect (Interim)Location: Hybrid | Type: Contract in London or Sheffield We are looking for an experienced Interim Enterprise/Solution Architect to step in, provide strategic leadership, and keep delivery moving for a leading organization in the financial/development space.In this role, you'll work closely with product, delivery, and data leaders to help turn strategic priorities into practical business and technology outcomes. A k
Enterprise / Solution Architect (Interim)Location: Hybrid | Type: Contract in London or Sheffield We are looking for an experienced Interim Enterprise/Solution Architect to step in, provide strategic leadership, and keep delivery moving for a leading organization in the financial/development space.In this role, you'll work closely with product, delivery, and data leaders to help turn strategic priorities into practical business and technology outcomes. A k
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)Role: Qualified AMHP Social WorkerService Area: Adult Social Care / Statutory Mental Health TeamLocation: Middlesbrough CouncilPay Rate: £30.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim ContractAre you an experienced, warranted AMHP who thrives on person-centred practice, strengths-based assessments, and delivering high-quality statutory mental health services?An excellent opportunity has opened for an Approved
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)Role: Qualified AMHP Social WorkerService Area: Adult Social Care / Statutory Mental Health TeamLocation: Middlesbrough CouncilPay Rate: £30.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim ContractAre you an experienced, warranted AMHP who thrives on person-centred practice, strengths-based assessments, and delivering high-quality statutory mental health services?An excellent opportunity has opened for an Approved
About the Role:We are currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver to join an ongoing residential development in Middlesbrough.This is a long-term, ongoing position with a major housebuilder, offering consistent hours for a dependable operator. You will be managing site logistics, unloading deliveries, and ensuring materials are distributed efficiently across live plots to keep sub-contractors and site trades moving without delay.Key Responsibili
About the Role:We are currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver to join an ongoing residential development in Middlesbrough.This is a long-term, ongoing position with a major housebuilder, offering consistent hours for a dependable operator. You will be managing site logistics, unloading deliveries, and ensuring materials are distributed efficiently across live plots to keep sub-contractors and site trades moving without delay.Key Responsibili
Supply Chain PlannerLocation: Leeds, UK (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days/week onsite)Contract Type: Temporary 9 months contract Working Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)Pay Rate (PAYE): £21.54 - £23.08 per hourJob SummaryWe are looking for an analytical and proactive Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Leeds until March 2027. In this role, you will manage operational planning for a critical segment of our supply chain, oversee global supplier performance
Supply Chain PlannerLocation: Leeds, UK (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days/week onsite)Contract Type: Temporary 9 months contract Working Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)Pay Rate (PAYE): £21.54 - £23.08 per hourJob SummaryWe are looking for an analytical and proactive Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Leeds until March 2027. In this role, you will manage operational planning for a critical segment of our supply chain, oversee global supplier performance
SEN Teaching Assistant (Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm)Location: South Leeds, West Yorkshire (Belle Isle / Middleton areas)Contract Type: Long-Term / Ongoing (Potential to lead to Temp-to-Perm) | Part-Time or Full-TimeStart Date: September 2026Are you a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant looking for a stable, long-term role starting this September?Do you have experience or a strong desire to work with pupils who have severe, profound, or complex special
SEN Teaching Assistant (Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm)Location: South Leeds, West Yorkshire (Belle Isle / Middleton areas)Contract Type: Long-Term / Ongoing (Potential to lead to Temp-to-Perm) | Part-Time or Full-TimeStart Date: September 2026Are you a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant looking for a stable, long-term role starting this September?Do you have experience or a strong desire to work with pupils who have severe, profound, or complex special
We are seeking a keen and skilled finisher to join a busy team on a new build housing development in Middlesbrough. This is an ongoing contract role focused on putting the final, high-quality touches on homes before they are handed over to buyers.If you have a sharp eye for detail, take pride in a flawless finish, and can turn your hand to multiple finishing trades, this long-term position is perfect for you.Key Responsibilities:Carrying out snagging and f
We are seeking a keen and skilled finisher to join a busy team on a new build housing development in Middlesbrough. This is an ongoing contract role focused on putting the final, high-quality touches on homes before they are handed over to buyers.If you have a sharp eye for detail, take pride in a flawless finish, and can turn your hand to multiple finishing trades, this long-term position is perfect for you.Key Responsibilities:Carrying out snagging and f
Team Manager - Children's Locality ServiceRole: Social Work Team Manager (Children's Services)Service Area: Locality / Fieldwork TeamLocation: Wakefield CouncilPay Rate: £40.00 per hourContract: Maternity Cover (Full-Time, Ongoing with high potential for extension)Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 Days WFH on non-duty weeks)Are you an experienced Children's Social Work Manager seeking your next leadership role with a structured hybrid routine and a well-establish
Team Manager - Children's Locality ServiceRole: Social Work Team Manager (Children's Services)Service Area: Locality / Fieldwork TeamLocation: Wakefield CouncilPay Rate: £40.00 per hourContract: Maternity Cover (Full-Time, Ongoing with high potential for extension)Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 Days WFH on non-duty weeks)Are you an experienced Children's Social Work Manager seeking your next leadership role with a structured hybrid routine and a well-establish
SEN Teaching Assistant (Ad Hoc / Day-to-Day)Location: East Leeds, West YorkshirePay: Competitive daily rateContract Type: Flexible / Ad Hoc / Supply (Part-Time or Full-Time)Start Date: September 2026Are you an enthusiastic and supportive teaching assistant looking for flexible work that fits around your schedule? Do you have a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children with complex special educational needs? Are you eager to join a s
SEN Teaching Assistant (Ad Hoc / Day-to-Day)Location: East Leeds, West YorkshirePay: Competitive daily rateContract Type: Flexible / Ad Hoc / Supply (Part-Time or Full-Time)Start Date: September 2026Are you an enthusiastic and supportive teaching assistant looking for flexible work that fits around your schedule? Do you have a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children with complex special educational needs? Are you eager to join a s
SEN Teaching Assistant (Long-Term / Ongoing)Location: Boston Spa area, West YorkshirePay: Competitive daily rateContract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term (Ongoing)Start Date: September 2026Are you an experienced and dedicated teaching assistant passionate about empowering pupils with complex learning needs? Do you possess the energy, resilience, and creativity required to help young people achieve meaningful learning outcomes? Are you seeking a stable, long-ter
SEN Teaching Assistant (Long-Term / Ongoing)Location: Boston Spa area, West YorkshirePay: Competitive daily rateContract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term (Ongoing)Start Date: September 2026Are you an experienced and dedicated teaching assistant passionate about empowering pupils with complex learning needs? Do you possess the energy, resilience, and creativity required to help young people achieve meaningful learning outcomes? Are you seeking a stable, long-ter
We are currently seeking an experienced Telehandler Driver to provide holiday cover on a fast-paced new build housing development in Hull.This is a great short-term contract for a reliable operator looking to pick up extra hours and work alongside an established housebuilder. You will play a key role in keeping site logistics moving safely and smoothly while the permanent driver is away.Key ResponsibilitiesOperating a telescopic handler safely and efficien
We are currently seeking an experienced Telehandler Driver to provide holiday cover on a fast-paced new build housing development in Hull.This is a great short-term contract for a reliable operator looking to pick up extra hours and work alongside an established housebuilder. You will play a key role in keeping site logistics moving safely and smoothly while the permanent driver is away.Key ResponsibilitiesOperating a telescopic handler safely and efficien