22 Priory Education And Children S Services jobs in the United Kingdom

Personal Advisor – Children Service
Are you a passionate Personal Services looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Personal Advisor to work in a children service based in Birmingham.
Pay Rates: £18- £20 per hour Umbrella Rates

Information the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 36.5 hours per week for 12 month initially with views to extend, working Monday-Friday.

What you will be doing:
• To act as a full member of the staff team of the Service and to contribute to the development of the Service within TESS.
• To fully contribute to the work of the Service and to manage an individual caseload, work with individual and groups of young people and to participate in the duty work, responding to need as it arises.
• To participate in the provision of appropriate programmes for individual service users of the Service, in conjunction with other TESS staff and other agencies within this field; that will most effectively assist the young people to achieve the transition to adulthood, with particular emphasis upon their transition from being in care, to living independently in the community.
• Within the role of a TESS adviser, to implement and adhere to all relevant Service procedures.
• In working with service users, to adopt a holistic approach to meeting their individual procedure.
• In working with service users, to adopt a holistic approach to meeting their individual needs, and to promote their involvement in the process, in order to develop the self-esteem of service users through a process of positive achievement; to keep in touch with young people to achieve this aim.
• To advise other TESS and Trust staff regarding the preparation and support needs of care leavers, and to assist in the promotion of services for these groups of service users.
• To assist in liaising with the range of TESS service initiatives and to assist in the promotion of corporate or inter-agency approaches.
• To assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the work of TESS and to help in the provision of relevant reports where necessary.

Skills & Professional Characteristics needed:
• Substantial experience of working with children and young people up to the age of 21 and 25 if they are in higher education in a voluntary or Professional setting.
• Experience of interagency work with young people who are vulnerable, at risk, homeless or have been in care.
• Experience of being responsible for directly assisting young people (caseload responsibility)
• Have worked successfully in achieving outcomes for Young People under supervision.
• To be literate and able to write emails, reports, case records and other documents using electronic case recording systems and software such as word.
• Ability to advise young people around budgeting, and to be financially accountable where appropriate.
• Ability to seek and secure education, training and employment opportunities for care leavers.
• Ability to talk to, listen to, and develop good working relationships with young people, including those who may be difficult to engage or are challenging.
• Ability to develop working relationships with family, carers, professionals & partner agencies. (Education, training, employment, accommodation, police, probation, prison, DWP, health, etc).
• To be aspirational for young people. A friendly, sympathetic, understanding and realistic approach, to the needs of young people.

What we offer:
• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Personal Advisor – Children Service
Are you a passionate Personal Services looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Personal Advisor to work in a children service based in Birmingham.
Pay Rates: £18- £20 per hour Umbrella Rates

Information the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 36.5 hours per week for 12 month initially with views to extend, working .

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Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time Personal Advisor within a month's fixed term capacity until March 2026.

The new Personal Advisor will act as the focal point to make sure that young people leaving care get the right support as they move into adulthood. The PA will be required to work closely with young people, to create personalised and tailored pathway assessments and plans. Act as an advocate for Care Leavers, promoting equal opportunities and supporting care leavers to access housing, education, employment and health to achieve positive outcomes.The Personal Advisor will manage a caseload of separated migrant young people and Care Leavers, maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively to deliver high-quality support and services, as well as acting as a Corporate Parent and adhere to all duties set out in relevant legislation.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 3 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must have previously worked within front line services, preferably with young people, along with a qualification within social work, careers, education or equivalent to NVQ Level 3.

You will need to have worked with vulnerable children and young people, have held caseloads and formulated assessments and SMART plans.You need to have the ability to relate to young people in a purposeful but responsive manner and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of young people. Along with this, you must have experience of working collaboratively with partnering agencies and have some knowledge and understanding of children and young people who are open to social care.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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)

Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time Personal Advisor within a month's fixed term capacity until March 2026.

The new Personal Advisor will act as the focal point to make sure that young people leaving care get the right support as they move into adulthood. The PA will be required to work closely with young people, to create personalised and tailored pathway assessments and plans. Act as an advocate for Care Leavers, promoting equal opportunities and supporting care leavers to access housing, education, employment and health to achieve positive outcomes.The Personal Advisor will manage a caseload of separated migrant young people and Care Leavers, maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively to deliver high-quality support and services, as well as acting as a Corporate Parent and adhere to all duties set out in relevant legislation.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 3 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must have previously worked within front line services, preferably with young people, along with a qualification within social work, careers, education or equivalent to NVQ Level 3.

You will need to have worked with vulnerable children and young people, have held caseloads and formulated assessments and SMART plans.You need to have the ability to relate to young people in a purposeful but responsive manner and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of young people. Along with this, you must have experience of working collaboratively with partnering agencies and have some knowledge and understanding of children and young people who are open to social care.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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)

Care Director - Children's Services, Residential Care. Transitional Services. Birmingham, West Midlands.

My client is a well established care group, looking to appoint an experienced individual into a key role within the senior leadership team, as Director of Care.

They have a range of services for adults and young people, and whilst they already have a successful portfolio you will be joining at a crucial point in time where the organisation will be embarking on a period of expansion and service development. You will play a critical role in not only driving excellence within the existing services, but also the design, development and opening of new services.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has solid commercial skills and an excellent understanding of the care sector, ideally gained in children's services. This will be coupledwith in-depth knowledge of quality, compliance, legislation andregulatory requirements.

You will know how to develop a high performing team of Home Managers, enabling and empowering them to strive towards achieving Outstanding ratings with Ofsted. Whilst growth is at the forefront of current plans, it is imperative that you know how to drive expansion in conjunction with the best possible levels of quality, compliance and safety.

If you are an ambitious healthcare leader ready to take on a strategic role in a growing organisation, please send your CV for a confidential discussion.Afull job description is also available.

An exciting opportunity has become available at Children's Services, we are looking for a temporary Registered Manager to overlook one of the established Children's Homes working with some of our most vulnerable children and young people.

These homes will be fully supported by multi professional teams which work from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. This is an exciting time to join a service, which puts the individual at the heart of our work. This is an opportunity to be innovative in the way we understand the needs of this important group of young people.

About the Role

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills, ensuring that the settings meet all regulatory standards to provide excellent quality of care to the children and young people who are resident for up to 12 weeks. The aim is to understand their needs more completely and secure a pathway or placement able to meet their needs. You will need to be able to meet the requirements of The Regulated Services Regulations.

What we are looking

• You will need to be suitably qualified holding a Level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health &Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Registered Management) Wales & NI and registered with Social Care Wales.
• The successful candidate will also need to have significant experience of working in a Residential Child Care setting at a management level.
• You will need a 'can do' and positive outlook, with effective management techniques and experience of implementing change and leading on service development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate and mediate is essential for this role.
• Some out of hours working may be required.
• The post holder is also required to provide on-call cover outside of office hours within an on call rota.
• Full valid driving licence and sole use of vehicle is a requirement.

If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on (phone number removed) between 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri)

RHA Recruitment Solutions has been retained by an established Cheshire East based social care business who are seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to oversee the operations of their children's Ofsted rated Good children's residential home(s).

As Manager of a small yet committed team, you will work to ensuring the highest standards of care for our residents, whom range up to the age of 18yrs old.

Ideally, you can demonstrate a strong background in residential settings, have leadership experience (possibly gained from different industries) and hold a Level 5 in Leadership and Management, or be willing to work towards.

This is an exciting time to join our team, as we are soon to open our second home.

Due to continued growth, there is the opportunity to manage both of our homes which are in close proximity to each other and in the Cheshire East region.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Manage and supervise all aspects of the residential home facility

• Oversee medication administration and ensure compliance with care plans

• Develop and implement effective strategies to meet residents' needs

• Lead and support a team of residential practitioners

• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided

• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies

Requirements:

• To have held a Registered Manager with Children Services within the last five years

• Hold a Level 5 in Leadership and Management or be willing to work towards

• Proven experience in a senior management role within a residential setting

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively

• Excellent understanding of care regulations and best practices

• Ability to develop and implement person-centred care plans

• Good organisational skills with attention to detail

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities

Join this team as a Registered Manager will allow you to deliver a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents, whilst leading a dedicated care team in providing exceptional care.

For further details, please contact RHA Recruitment Solutions

Deputy Manager required to work within a Family Assessment Centre in the Wigan area. This is your opportunity to step into a DM role and work within a lovely team providing support to children and their families in the Wigan area.

Qualifications and Experience

* Level 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent)

* Level 5 or willing to commit to complete (with support)

* Minimum of 2 years experience working within Children's Services

* OFSTED knowledge

* Safeguarding experience

You?

* Be nurturing and caring and want to make a difference to children and young people

* Have a calm nature and positive outlook

* Be supportive and guiding

* Excellent communication skills

Salary up to 44k DOE - Further details available

Residential Support Workers – Children’s Services | near Abertillery | Full Time | Up to  £32,000 including Overtime (Av £,000 no cap) + Overtime Bonus | Company Pension + Benefits

Are you looking for a rewarding career where your dedication is valued, and your hard work is rewarded?

Hafan Saff Cyf, a provider of Children and Young Persons Residential Services, is the place to be!

We are committed to high quality, child focused care and to developing an engaged and professional staff team. We achieve this by proactively developing the skills and experience of our staff through regular supervision, ongoing support, training, and a competency based, appraisal process.

Are you the right person for the job?

Ideally, you already hold a QCF Level 3 Children and Young People qualification and have experience in a Children's Residential Setting. However, we have opportunities for those without prior experience, as we provide full training and support in obtaining the qualification.

A full UK Driver's License is required for this position.

What will your role look like?

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing appropriate care within our homes, in line with individual Personal Plans. Your responsibilities include:

• General daily care, including meal preparation, supervision, and support for children and young people.
• Acting as a positive role model.
• Liaising with the young person's family as appropriate.

What can you expect in return?

• Sleep-in Allowance: Enjoy £ per night for sleep-in shifts.
• Paid overtime at time + a quarter (125%)
• Work/Life Balance: Experience a rolling rota of 2 days in work and 4 days off, allowing you to make the most of your time.
• Career Growth: Grow with us as we expand - we always promote from within wherever possible.
• Gym Membership: Stay active and healthy with our gym membership benefit.
• On-site Parking: Convenience at your doorstep.
• Company Events: Join our company social events, including a Christmas Party with overnight accommodation.
• Free Training: Build your skills with free training, including QCF qualifications.
• 28 Days annual leave.

If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to contribute to a culture of cooperation and communication Click “APPLY” now!