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Children’s Social Care and Education Solicitor

Salary - Grade 8 (£50,788 to £54,971) plus market forces payment of 10% for 3 years

Hours - 37

Contract type - Full-time, permanent

Work Style - Flexible: working from home with 2 days in a council location

The multi award-winning City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an enthusiastic Solicitor/Barrister to join our dynamic and hardworking Social Care and Education Legal team.

This permanent position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career and join a thriving and supportive organization with genuine opportunities for growth in local government.

The legal department is Lexcel accredited, leading in legal excellence, and our Commercial Property Team was awarded LLG Legal Team of the Year 2025. Working here offers the chance to excel both individually and as part of a team.

We are at an exciting stage of transformation, making the City a vibrant place to work, shop, study, and enjoy, with excellent transport links.

We offer benefits including competitive salaries, generous annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, a modern office space, hybrid working, and more.

• Provide legal advice and representation to our children’s services and education department.
• Manage a varied caseload, including public law children matters, care and placement order proceedings, fostering, adoption, and general social care matters, including non-school education prosecutions.
• Advise senior officers within the local authority.
• Be involved in client care and business development.

The successful candidate will be a solicitor/barrister (or equivalent legal qualification) with at least 4 years of experience in childcare law.

Local government experience is advantageous but not essential; applications from private practice are welcome.

For more information, see the job description and person specification.

To apply or for further details, contact Saroj Bangard at or email .

Closing date: 20 July 2025

Interviews scheduled for the week commencing 28 July 2025.

Roles are allocated as fixed, field, or flexible. Flexible roles allow working from home or any council office, meeting service needs. Refer to the job description for specifics.

We are dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and equality. Recognitions include Disability Confident Gold, Stonewall Gold Award, and RACE Code. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting essential criteria, regardless of background.

We foster an inclusive environment where employees can thrive and have a voice through staff equality forums. Learn more about our culture and policies on our website.

We treat all applicants fairly and use DBS checks where applicable. We do not discriminate based on criminal background.

For information on apprenticeships or roles with lower grades, visit our website for details.

Attached: Job Description and Person Specification

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker to join a well-established provider of specialist residential care, supports young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities in a unique, countryside-based setting.

As a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker, you will be supporting residents in their daily lives while working closely with senior staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £29,900 including 6 sleep-in and benefits plus overtime at £2.54 hourly rate with additional sleep-ins paid at 0 per night.

The role includes working 35 hours per week, including 6 sleep-in shifts (10pm - 7:30am).

• Assisting residents with personal care routines in line with tailored care plans.
• Encouraging decision-making and independence in accordance with relevant care standards.
• Accompanying residents to health appointments and community-based activities.
• Contributing to accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Providing support with daily finances and budgeting.
• Supporting social engagement and leisure participation.
• Ensuring equipment and living spaces are well-maintained and safe.
• Acting in accordance with safeguarding principles and health & safety procedures.

• Previously worked as a Social Care Graduate, Health care graduate, Graduate Support Worker, Graduate Care Worker, Graduate Care Assistant, Graduate Keyworker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Ideally, you will have prior care experience, but we also welcome applications from recent Health & Social Care graduates.
• Proficiency in the English language for communication and record keeping.
• Must have valid UK driving licence.
• Must hold right to work without sponsorship.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Training and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Care Assistant to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker to join a well-established provider of specialist residential care, supports young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities in a unique, countryside-based setting.

As a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker, you will be supporting residents in their daily lives while working closely with senior staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £29,900 including 6 sleep-in and benefits plus overtime at £2.54 hourly rate with additional sleep-ins paid at 0 per night.

The role includes working 35 hours per week, including 6 sleep-in shifts (10pm - 7:30am).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Care Assistant to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

• Providing person-centred care and assisting residents with personal care routines in line with tailored care plans.
• Encouraging decision-making and independence in accordance with relevant care standards.
• Accompanying residents to health appointments and community-based activities.
• Contributing to accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Providing support with daily finances and budgeting.
• Supporting social engagement and leisure participation.
• Ensuring equipment and living spaces are well-maintained and safe.
• Acting in accordance with safeguarding principles and health & safety procedures.

• Previously worked as a Social Care Graduate, Health care graduate, Graduate Support Worker, Graduate Care Worker, Graduate Care Assistant, Graduate Keyworker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in the English language for communication and record keeping.
• Must have valid UK driving licence.
• Must hold right to work without sponsorship.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Training and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Care Assistant to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Overview

Adult Social Care Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor/ Barrister

£52,413 to £6,730 plus marketforces payment of ,673 per year for 3 years

37 Hours per week

Contract type - full time, permanent

Work Style - Flexible: working from home with 2 days in a council location

The multi award-winning City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an enthusiastic Solicitor/Barrister to join our dynamic Social Care and Education Legal team. This permanent position is an opportunity for career growth within local government. The legal department is Lexcel accredited, and the Commercial Property Team was awarded LLG Legal Team of the Year 2025. Working for us offers opportunities to excel as an individual and as part of a team.

There has never been a better time to join us as the organisation undergoes transformation. Recent developments have made the City a place to work, shop, study, and enjoy its vibrancy and transport links.

We offer a wide range of benefits including competitive salaries, generous annual leave entitlement, an excellent pension scheme, a dedicated and modernised office space, and hybrid working amongst many more.

• Provide legal advice and representation to our adult social care department
• Manage your own varied caseload including but not limited to
  • Applications to the Court of Protection including S21a challenges
  • Mental Capacity and deprivation of liberty including Re X applications
  • Applications to displace nearest relatives
  • Mental health queries
  • Ordinary residence disputes
  • Continuing Health Funding disputes and commissioning of services
  • Community care issues
  • Advice and duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983
  • Forced marriages in relation to adults
  • Inquests
  • Judicial Review
• Advise senior officers within the local authority
• Be actively involved in client care and business development

The successful candidate will be a solicitor/barrister in adult social care law. Local government experience is an advantage, though not essential; applications from private practice are welcomed.

Please see the job description and person specification for more information.

If you are interested in applying and require further information on this position, please contact Saroj Bangard on or email

Closing date: 24 October 2025

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 3 November 2025

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise performance and productivity, while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle are based in a council location. Roles with a field workstyle may involve working in the community with minimal on-site presence. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location and may involve working from home or other offices as required to meet service needs.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

Were looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Health & Social Care Tutor to join our growing team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality learning that empowers individuals to develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviours within the Health & Social Care sector.

Youll plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons in line with awarding organisation requirements, ensurin.

Training & Development Lead – Adult Social Care role at National Care Group Limited

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Trainer looking to step into a leadership role? We’re seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual ready to take the next step in their career.

About National Care Group - National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.
• Access to hundreds of high street discounts, including the opportunity to have a Blue Light Card.

The Training & Development Lead - We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and people-focused Lead Trainer to join our growing team.

This pivotal role will drive the delivery, quality, and continuous improvement of training programmes across our organisation.

A hybrid/remote position, requiring regular travel to our Daventry and Accrington Head Offices, as well as other regional sites across the Midlands.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, support, and develop a team of regional trainers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality training.
• Promote reflective practice and continuous professional development (CPD) within the team.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of core and mandatory training programmes.
• Personally deliver engaging training sessions as required.
• Tailor training to the needs of different roles and services, ensuring alignment with person-centred care principles.
• Oversee the effective use of the LMS (e.g. Access LMS), ensuring accurate data recording and reporting.
• Work with the Head of Talent Development to align the training plan with business objectives and regulatory standards.

About You

• Extensive experience in Health & Social Care training, including H&S and mandatory compliance content
• Experience in leading or mentoring trainers or training teams
• Strong knowledge of sector regulations (CQC/CIW) and best practice in adult social care
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and data reporting
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the UK, including overnight stays
• A passion for learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!

Health and Social Care Business Partner

Permanent, Full Time

Home Based with travel

£55,000 - £58,000 per annum + Company Car + Corporate Benefit Package

We are seeking an experienced Health and Social Care Business Partner to support our Justice & Immigration Contract Directors in delivering strategic, safe, and effective health and social care across the Serco J&I estate. This pivotal role involves managing relationships with key stakeholders, overseeing service delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement.

• Lead and maintain positive stakeholder partnerships with internal teams, commissioners, health and social care providers, and regulatory bodies.
• Support governance, audit, and risk management processes to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Facilitate strategic planning, business development, and bid opportunities.
• Represent Serco at internal and external meetings, ensuring alignment with contractual and statutory requirements.

• Experience in Health in Justice or related health/social care settings.
• Proven ability in stakeholder management and partnership working at senior levels.
• Strong knowledge of audit, compliance, risk management, and contract frameworks.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Relevant professional qualification desirable (RGN, RMN, or equivalent).

Be part of a dedicated team shaping health and social care services in challenging environments. We offer the opportunity to influence positive outcomes for vulnerable service users and contribute to innovative business growth.

We’re focused on decency and respect in all aspects of our care for residents. You’ll help create a clean and comfortable environment, during a critical time in their lives.

Our diverse UK-wide operations offer fantastic opportunities to learn and progress. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways, with plenty of room to grow.

As well as caring for residents, we also care for and support one another. When you join Serco, you join a community of 50,000 people. We’re a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed with ongoing support and a flexible approach to work-life.

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• A collaborative team environment with strong leadership
• The chance to make a real difference in the justice system
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Overview

Job Description

Training & Development Lead – Adult Social Care

Location : Midlands (Hybrid working with frequent regional travel)

Salary : £35,000 to £38,000 per annum based on experience

Contract Type : Permanent

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Trainer looking to step into a leadership role?

We’re seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual ready to take the next step in their career.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.
• Access to hundreds of high street discounts, including the opportunity to have a Blue Light Card.

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and people-focused Lead Trainer to join our growing team. This pivotal role will drive the delivery, quality, and continuous improvement of training programmes across our organisation. With a strong foundation in Health & Social Care the Training & Development Lead will play a key role in supporting our workforce in providing outstanding care by equipping colleagues with the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to excel in their roles.

This is a hybrid/remote position, requiring regular travel to our Daventry and Accrington Head Offices, as well as other regional sites across the Midlands. Frequent travel is a core part of this role.

• Lead, support, and develop a team of regional trainers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality training.
• Promote reflective practice and continuous professional development (CPD) within the team.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of core and mandatory training programmes.
• Personally deliver engaging training sessions as required.
• Tailor training to the needs of different roles and services, ensuring alignment with person-centred care principles.
• Oversee the effective use of the LMS (e.g. Access LMS), ensuring accurate data recording and reporting.
• Work with the Head of Talent Development to align the training plan with business objectives and regulatory standards.

• Extensive experience in Health & Social Care training, including H&S and mandatory compliance content
• Experience in leading or mentoring trainers or training teams
• Strong knowledge of sector regulations (CQC/CIW) and best practice in adult social care
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and data reporting
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the UK, including overnight stays
• A passion for learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!