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We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker, Community Integration lead, to join our Forensic Mental Health service located in Kingston.

£32,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
• Quarterly click apply for full job details

Role: Lead Child Protection Practitioner

Department: Children & Learning

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Lead Child Protection Practitioner on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children & Learning department.

Main purpose of position:

The CP Lead Practitioner will be a qualified social worker with significant demonstrable knowledge and experience to act as a recognised expert in the field of child protection.

As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner you will be responsible to:

• Manage a workload that will include complex and high risk safeguarding work.
• Provide expertise related to child protection activity and co-work with social workers, including those less experienced, and also those non-social work qualified members of the team, making key decisions in child protection work as required.
• Practice social work accountably, within the prevailing legislative framework and council policies and procedures, under the supervision of the team manager.
• To work within a flexible framework in order to meet the demands of the service outside usual core hours.
• To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development.

Skills and Experience

• Substantial experience of working with looked after children and foster carers and children and young people who are subject to child protection plans, including complex legal proceedings.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and managing policies and procedures in line with national and local changes.
• Ability to authoritatively Chair key multi - agency meetings, ensuring that all agencies contribute appropriately.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences and also to manage conflict and disagreements effectively.
• Ability to manage staff and offer advice and consultation to less experienced staff.
• Ability to write reports and analyse data and identify areas of poor practice.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of child care legislation including considerable experience of supervision and working in complex child care arenas (particularly with looked after children).

DBS

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.

About Us

Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.

Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.

We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Child Protection Practitioner to join our team. This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity for an experienced social worker who is passionate about safeguarding children and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

As a recognised expert in child protection, you will play a pivotal role in supporting high-quality safeguarding practice across the service. You will lead on complex child protection cases, provide professional guidance to colleagues, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure children at risk of significant harm receive timely and effective intervention.

This role is ideal for a confident, resilient and highly skilled practitioner who can make sound professional judgements, apply threshold decisions effectively, and provide constructive challenge where required.

As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner, you will manage a caseload of child protection matters, including high-risk and complex cases involving children at risk of significant harm. You will work alongside and support social workers and other professionals, offering expert advice and guidance to strengthen safeguarding decision-making across multi-agency partnerships.

You will take a lead role in child protection processes, including Section 47 enquiries, children subject to Child Protection Plans, and children involved in pre-proceedings. You will also contribute to key safeguarding decisions and support practitioners to continue effective work with families where significant harm has been identified.

• Act as a recognised expert in child protection practice across social work teams and multi-agency partnerships.
• Lead and support investigations where children are at risk of significant harm.
• Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk safeguarding cases.
• Undertake and oversee Section 47 enquiries, Child Protection Plans and pre-proceedings work.
• Provide expert advice, consultation and professional challenge to practitioners and partner agencies.
• Support and co-work with social workers, including less experienced practitioners, to develop confidence, knowledge and decision-making.
• Complete high-quality assessments, reports and court documentation within required timescales.
• Present evidence and recommendations at court hearings, child protection conferences, statutory reviews and other professional forums.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Conduct joint visits and investigations alongside colleagues and partner organisations as required.
• Chair child protection core groups and other safeguarding meetings where appropriate.
• Lead multi-agency discussions and forums to ensure proportionate and effective safeguarding responses.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Children's Services and external partners to deliver coordinated support and improved outcomes for children and young people.

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• A qualified and registered Social Worker.
• Highly experienced in child protection and safeguarding practice.
• Confident in managing complex and high-risk cases involving significant harm.
• Skilled in applying thresholds and making informed safeguarding decisions.
• Able to provide professional challenge and influence decision-making across agencies.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Experienced in court work, statutory processes and multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.
• Committed to supporting and developing the practice of others.
• Resilient, organised and able to perform effectively in a demanding environment.

This is an opportunity to take on a specialist leadership role at the forefront of safeguarding practice. You will work alongside dedicated professionals, influence decision-making across the wider partnership, and make a significant contribution to protecting children and improving outcomes for families.

If you are an experienced child protection professional looking to use your expertise to shape practice, support colleagues and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

About The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?

Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential?

If so, Birmingham Children's Trust wants you!

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham click apply for full job details

Family and Relationships Practitioner (Children's Specialist)

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: £26,000 per annum

About The Role

Help children feel safe, supported and connected when visiting a loved one in prison.

Forward Trust s Connections Team at HMP Millsike is responsible for delivering a range of services that support people in prison and their families, including Connections Visits, Family and Relationship Services, and Health and Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Services.

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and child-focused Family and Relationships Practitioner (Children s Specialist) to join our team at HMP Millsike.

Visiting a family member in prison can be an emotional and challenging experience for children. In this role, you will help create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where children can feel comfortable, express themselves through play and enjoy positive interactions with their loved ones.

You will play an important role in reducing the emotional stress associated with prison visits by providing age-appropriate activities, encouraging positive family relationships and ensuring children s emotional, social and developmental needs are considered throughout their visit.

If you are passionate about supporting children and families, and want to make a meaningful difference to the experiences of children affected by parental or family imprisonment, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Creating a safe, warm and welcoming play environment for children visiting their family members at HMP Millsike.
• Providing age-appropriate play activities that encourage children s creativity, confidence, emotional expression and social development.
• Supporting children to feel comfortable and settled during prison visits, helping to reduce anxiety and emotional distress.
• Facilitating positive interactions between children and their loved ones, helping to strengthen family relationships and maintain meaningful connections.
• Ensuring play activities are inclusive, accessible and responsive to children s individual needs, ages and abilities.
• Offering compassionate, child-centred support to children who may be experiencing a range of emotions before, during or after visits.
• Observing children s engagement and wellbeing, responding appropriately to their needs and seeking further support where necessary.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Connections Team to deliver effective family and relationship services.
• Communicating sensitively and professionally with children, families and colleagues to help ensure a positive visiting experience.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and following relevant safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance.
• Contributing to an environment where children feel valued, respected and supported, and where their welfare remains a priority.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is caring, patient and enthusiastic about helping children feel safe and supported in what can be an unfamiliar and emotionally challenging environment.

You will bring:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and promoting their emotional wellbeing.
• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach when working with children and families.
• The ability to create a welcoming, engaging and supportive environment where children feel comfortable.
• An understanding of the importance of play in children s emotional, social and developmental wellbeing.
• The ability to plan and facilitate fun, creative and age-appropriate activities for children of different ages and needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• An inclusive approach that recognises and respects children s individual circumstances, backgrounds and experiences.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and sensitive when supporting children who may be upset, anxious or distressed.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining appropriate professional boundaries when working with children and families.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative to respond to children s needs.
• A commitment to treating every child and family with dignity, respect and understanding.
• A willingness to work within a prison environment and understand the particular challenges this may present for children and families.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to children and families affected by imprisonment. By helping children experience safer, more positive and supportive visits, you will contribute to maintaining family relationships and supporting children s wellbeing.

As part of Forward Trust s Connections Team at HMP Millsike, you will contribute to a service that recognises the importance of family connections and the positive impact these can have on individuals and their loved ones.

Your work will help create meaningful experiences for children, giving them opportunities to play, connect and spend valuable time with their family members in a supportive environment.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Empower Lives. Build Confidence.
At Hft, a leading Social Care provider, we stand alongside learning disabled adults, empowering them to live life their way. As a Support Practitioner specialising in Autism, you ll play a vital role in creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping people achieve their goals in everyday life.
Every day will be different: from cooking meals and planning weekly shops, to outdoor adventures, live gigs, or simply building confidence in public transport. What matters most is that you ll be there to enable choice, dignity, and independence supporting people to live the life they choose.

What You ll Be Doing
Every day is different, but your role focuses on empowering independence, choice, and dignity:

• Enable people to live with independence and dignity, offering support that builds skills, confidence, and achievement.
• Provide thoughtful, person-centred care; from daily routines and personal support to helping people take on new challenges.
• Create meaningful opportunities for people to discover hobbies, learn new skills, and stay connected with family, friends, and community life.
• Support individuals to manage everyday tasks like cooking, shopping, budgeting, and travelling, so they feel in control of their own lives.
• Use your experience with Autism and behaviours that challenge to create safe, supportive environments where people can truly thrive.
• Role model Hft s values; kindness, respect, and inclusion; and inspire others to do the same.
• Work flexibly, including sleep-ins, ensuring people have the right support whenever they need it

Who you are

• You re passionate about standing alongside learning disabled adults and supporting them to live life their way. You ll bring:
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism and behaviours that can challenge
• Patience, supportiveness, and respect for people s choices
• A positive, encouraging approach that celebrates achievement
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships
• Willingness to learn and work towards a Health and Social Care qualification
• Confidence providing personal support when it s needed
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts

Life at Hft

• Joining Hft means becoming part of a warm, inclusive team that values both your wellbeing and the impact you make. We believe every learning disabled adult should have the chance to live the best life possible, and that begins with supporting our colleagues.
• Our values guide everything we do: we re diverse and inclusive, kind and compassionate, positive and solution-focused, and visionary about what the best life possible can look like. Here, your work has real purpose. You ll be part of a welcoming team that values what you bring, supports your growth, and ensures you feel included and appreciated every step of the way.

What We Offer

• A role with real impact, where your work empowers others.
• A warm, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• A role with real impact, where your work empowers others.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Access to award-winning training and career development
• Flexible pay options via Wagestream
• Wellbeing support including Digital GP, counselling, and mental health services
• Discounts on mobiles, life assurance, and referral rewards
• Family-friendly policies and return-to-work bonuses
• If this sounds like the kind of role where you can thrive, we d love to hear from you. Apply today and play a vital role in empowering learning disabled adults to live the life they choose.

Accessibility: We believe everyone should have the support they need to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or in the role itself, Hft - proudly a Disability Confident Employer - is committed to ensuring disabled people can apply, succeed, and thrive with us.

Background checks: We re committed to keeping the people we support safe, so this role requires a satisfactory DBS and background checks. Don t worry; we ll guide you through the process.

Previous experience in supporting individuals with Autism is essential.

We're looking for two curious, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker's to join our Forensic Mental Health service located in Kingston.

32,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)

• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

In this service, the Specialist Support Workers will deliver structured, formulation-informed keywork for customers stepping down from secure care, while modelling strong practice across the team and developing a specialist portfolio in response to customer needs and service priorities.

What you'll do:

• Hold a small keyworking caseload and co-produce support, risk, crisis, relapse-prevention and progression plans.

• Develop reliable, professionally boundaried relationships with customers who may be distressed, guarded, ambivalent or difficult to engage.

• Monitor mental state, behaviour, dynamic risk and protective factors and communicate significant changes promptly.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

What you'll bring:

• Ability to build trust without losing professional boundaries, and to stay engaged when progress is uneven.

• Confidence contributing to risk assessment, safeguarding and safety planning and escalating concerns appropriately.

• Ability to write clear, useful plans and records and communicate well in MDT or multi-agency settings.

• A reflective, curious approach: able to ask what may be driving behaviour rather than responding only to what is visible.

• Willingness to share learning, coach colleagues and take ownership of a specialist area of practice.

Desirable:

• Forensic mental health legislation, restricted-patient pathways and public-protection arrangements.

• Relational security, formulation-informed practice and structured approaches to dynamic risk.

Please attach a CV and send your personal statement to:

The service is anticipated to open on 4 January 2027, subject to contract finalisation, successful mobilisation and confirmation of operational readiness.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning disabilities Social Care Service in Hertfordshire.

29,672.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:
Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open up new opportunities for the customer;
Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating;
Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences;
Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person-centred way;
Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches;
Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure;
Driving the customer's (manual) vehicle to support them to go about their daily life;
Communicating with a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams;
Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements;

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the customer and is able to facilitate connections with new people and places;
Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running and swimming;
Is confident enough to try new things and take positive risks on a regular basis;
Exudes a warm friendly and fun presence;
Prefers working as part of a group or team;
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement;
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised;

What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties;

Desirable:
Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for the full job description

Kinetic are looking at recruiting a Technical Support Specialist on a temporary 3-6 month contract to support a major cleaning development project for a pharmaceutical company based in East Cheshire.
Pay Rate: 15.00 per hour plus shift allowance

Shift Pattern & Hours 37.5 hours . Candidates must be flexible and available to work all shift patterns, depending on the client's operational requirements:

Early: 06:00 - 14:00, Late: 14:00-22:00 and Standard day shift: 08:00-17:00

Key Responsibilities
Carry out surface swabbing, rinse sampling and cleaning trials.
Follow approved protocols and procedures.
Complete accurate technical documentation in line with GMP requirements.
Identify and report technical issues and deviations.
Skills and Experience
Experience in a technical, manufacturing, process or validation role.
Previous experience in a GMP or regulated environment.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Sampling, clean room or cleaning validation experience would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established pharmaceutical team and contribute to a major cleaning development project.

Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 45 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.
All applications are handled with care. While we aim to contact suitable candidates, this may not always be possible due to the volume of applications received. CVs may be retained for consideration for future opportunities.

Role: Specialist Support Worker
Location: East Midlands
Rate: £14.96 - £19 per hour (depending on pay status)
Duration: Temp ongoing (strong possibility of permanent opportunity)
Hours: Full Time - Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

Supporting Futures is recruiting for a compassionate Outreach Worker to join the Anti-Trafficking & Modern Slavery Unit, supporting adult survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery across the East Midlands.

You will provide practical and emotional support to help individuals rebuild their independence, access essential services and move towards a safer, more stable future.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of approximately clients.

• Provide practical and emotional support to adult survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery.

• Complete needs and risk assessments and develop individual support plans.

• Assist clients with housing, benefits and immigration-related matters.

• Work with external agencies to ensure clients receive appropriate support.

• Help individuals rebuild their independence and access essential services.

• Maintain accurate case records and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

Essential requirements:

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, young people or children in accommodation-based or community services.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.

• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments and support planning.

• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records.

• Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the Update Service.

Experience in domestic abuse, trafficking, homelessness, mental health, complex needs, offending behaviour or refugee and asylum support is desirable.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are highly desirable due to community travel requirements.

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.