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We are seeking an experienced Child Exploitation Social Worker to join a specialist Young People s Safeguarding service in Peterborough.

This role is specifically suited to a Social Worker with strong, demonstrable experience working with children and young people affected by exploitation, particularly Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).

️ PLEASE NOTE: Previous hands-on experience working with Child Exploitation and CSE is ESSENTIAL. Candidates without this specific experience will be rejected.

You will work with children and young people experiencing complex safeguarding risks, with a particular focus on child exploitation and CSE.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a statutory caseload across Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC).
• Working directly with young people at risk of or experiencing Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and other forms of exploitation.
• Undertaking comprehensive safeguarding assessments and identifying exploitation risks.
• Developing and implementing effective safety and risk management plans.
• Completing direct work with children, young people and families.
• Building trusted relationships with young people who may be reluctant to engage with professionals.
• Responding to complex safeguarding concerns and escalating risks appropriately.
• Working closely with police, education, health, youth services and other partner agencies.
• Contributing to multi-agency safeguarding meetings and strategy discussions.
• Preparing high-quality assessments, reports and statutory documentation.
• Ensuring the child s voice, wishes and feelings remain central to all safeguarding activity.
• Supporting young people to reduce their vulnerability to exploitation and achieve improved outcomes.

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker who has recent and substantial experience of child exploitation work.

You MUST have:

• A Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within children s safeguarding.
• Direct experience working with Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).
• Experience supporting children and young people affected by child exploitation, including identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risk and implementing safeguarding plans.
• Experience of statutory CIN, CP and/or CIC work.
• Strong experience undertaking direct work with young people and families.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding and contextual safeguarding.
• Experience working within complex multi-agency safeguarding environments.

This is a Child Exploitation-focused Social Worker role.

We are specifically looking for candidates who have hands-on experience of working with children and young people affected by CSE and/or child exploitation.

Candidates who only have general children s social work experience, but cannot demonstrate specific Child Exploitation/CSE experience, will NOT be considered or submitted.

If you have specialist experience working with CSE, criminal exploitation, county lines, contextual safeguarding or vulnerable adolescents, we would be particularly interested in hearing from you.

Family Help/Child Protection Information and Advice Officer
Location: Enfield Social Services
Pay rate: 22 per hour, negotiable depending on experience

Tempest Resourcing is recruiting an experienced Family Help/Child Protection Information and Advice Officer to support Enfield's Family Help Teams, Family Help Hubs or Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT).

You will provide administrative and information support, helping families and professionals access the right advice and ensuring referrals progress safely and efficiently. Previous experience working in this field is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and guidance to families and professionals contacting the service.

• Screen referrals, support safe and effective triage, and ensure timely progression to the appropriate team member.

• Independently manage administrative tasks, collate data, maintain accurate records and record outcomes.

• Produce comprehensive reports and analyse key data using Excel, Liquid Logic and AI tools such as Copilot.

• Support case-holding practitioners, advanced practitioners and team managers with the smooth running of the service.

• Promote equality of opportunity for families from all backgrounds.

• Support an outcome-focused approach that places children and families at the centre, encouraging their involvement in decisions and plans.

About you

• Previous experience within family help, children's services or child protection is essential.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Clear communication skills and a professional, sensitive approach when supporting families and professionals.

• Confidence handling sensitive information, maintaining accurate records and producing reports.

• Strong IT and data skills to support the systems and reporting requirements of the role.

Interested? Apply with your CV today to find out more.

Consultant Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Remote Role

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Service

Accountable to: Clinical Director

Remuneration: -£150-£160K PA FTE

Location: Remote working role with occasional on-site presence needed

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

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About the Role

Do you want to be part of an exciting and pioneering team with fantastic opportunities for progression?

Communicourt is the leading provider of Intermediaries to the criminal and family courts across England and Wales.

We carry out detailed communication assessments and give practical advice to the courts about how a person's communication difficulties will impact on their ability to understand and participate in the justice system. We then suggest strategies that will assist and provide practical support for vulnerable people through the process.

This Intermediary role is a chance to get valuable experience with a wide range of communication disorders. The people we work with may have a learning disability, a mental health condition, Autistic Spectrum Condition, an acquired communication disability, ADHD, or TBI, and may be any age from eight upwards. The oldest person we have worked with is 101!

The right person will be a dynamic graduate who is passionate about justice and fairness for people with communication difficulties. You will need to have knowledge of a full range of communication difficulties, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities. In addition, you must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a desire to develop your professional skills to be successful in this Intermediary role.

The post involves frequent travel across England and Wales by train and some overnight stays in hotels. In return, you will receive excellent training and supervision, experiences to achieve your SLT competencies (if relevant), and opportunities for rapid career progression and an extensive well-being package of support.

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our vibrant team of professionals and are excited by challenge, career progression, and an abundance of training, apply today.

Please note this role is for England and Wales only. It is remote and not office based. The role involves frequent travel via public transport , in line with HMCTS policy.

Responsibilities of an Intermediary

• Promptly and effectively establish rapport with a service user
• Carry out an assessment of the service user's communication abilities
• Describe those communication skills
• Facilitate communication between the service user and other parties to lawyers and work with them to enable the service user to participate effectively in the trial process. This could include advice on the structure of questions and also any concepts that the person has difficulty understanding
• Prepare a written report on the service user's communication needs, including strategies which will assist at court
• Work effectively with colleagues and external practitioners within the framework of Communicourt's policies and procedures
• Develop personal skills and the skills of others through individual supervision and effective teamwork
• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be requested

We welcome applications from candidates with a bachelor's degree , experience working with people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and who have excellent communication skills. Experience in SLT is desirable but not essential. Voluntary work or working with vulnerable people.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's degree (any)
• Within easy access to main train stations
• Located in the South of England, ideally in or around London, Reading or Bristol
• Can demonstrate a keen interest in the justice system and working with individuals who have communication difficulties
• Flexible and willing to travel at short notice
• Eager to learn
• Must have Right to Work in the UK

Desirable degree subjects:

• Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Law
• Criminology
• Social work

We are a HMCTS Managed and Approved Service Provider of intermediary services in courts across England and Wales.

We provide fairer access to justice for adults and children with communication difficulties.

We work across court and tribunal services, providing communication support, primarily for defendants in criminal courts and respondents in family courts. We passionately believe everyone has a right to access this support.

We have expertise developed from working with more than 10,000 adults and children, and our intermediaries are highly trained and specialised in the industry.

Communicourt is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

We offer access to a wide range of healthcare services for colleagues as part of our employee benefits.

All colleagues have access to Westfrields, which offers a range of benefits including:

24/7 GP helpline

Counselling

We understand that from time to time you might need a little extra support and somewhere to turn to.

Westfields has a confidential telephone counselling service offers professional support for depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems and bereavement, as well as valuable tax, debt and legal support 24 hours a day. And what's more, if required, we will also cover the cost of up to six face to face counselling sessions, to help get you back on track.

Other benefits of the Westfields package include:

• Up to 60 on sight tests, glasses, and contact lenses
• Up to 60 for dental work including check ups and routine treatment (private or NHS)
• Up to 50 for chiropody
• Up to 160 for professional therapy, including physiotherapy and acupuncture
• Up to 200 on specialist consultations and tests, including
• MRI scans and X-rays
• Up to 80 for health screening

Retail discounts

Volunteer Days

We offer two paid days a year for colleagues to do voluntary work.

Extra annual leave and long service awards

After two years service, all colleagues are given two extra days of annual leave (pro rata for part time staff).

We offer additional days and gift vouchers after 5, 10 and 15 years service.

Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities Medacs Healthcare

Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
Location: Port Talbot
Rate: 90 - 110 + negotiable
Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)
Start Date: ASAP

CAMHS Consultant - Section 12 and AC required - possible travel to other sites

Monday AM meet with Crisis team and cover duty
PM clinic

Tuesday AM - team meetings
PM - clinic, 4pm meet with Consultant group

Wednesday AM and PM - clinics

Thursday AM and PM clinics

Friday AM clinic
PM admin

Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives - On Your Terms

Are you a compassionate and experienced Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry looking for the flexibility and variety that locum work offers? At Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support NHS CAMHS services across the UK with expert mental health professionals. We're currently recruiting for locum Consultant Psychiatrists in CAMHS with UK-wide opportunities tailored to your availability and preferences.

Whether you're seeking a short-term placement or a longer-term assignment, we'll help you find the right fit.

Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare staffing, we offer:

• Priority Access to Locum Shifts - Get exclusive early access to psychiatry locum roles across the UK.
• Shifts That Works for You - Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goals
• NHS-Approved Framework Agency - As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant - Receive one-to-one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.
• Streamlined Registration & Fast Onboarding - Our expert compliance team helps you get fully registered and ready to work quick and efficiently.
• Free Wellbeing Support - Benefit from free mental health and wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points)
• GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support - We're a Designated Body and provide full support with your annual appraisals.
• Lucrative Referral Scheme - Earn generous bonuses for every successful referral you make.
• 24/7/365 Support - Our team is available around the clock - whenever you need us.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Section 12/Section 22 and Approved/Responsible Clinician status (or eligibility)
• A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
• Experience working in CAMHS or paediatric mental health settings
• UK Right to Work
• A child-centred, collaborative, and flexible approach
• CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Locations Available

We're recruiting for CAMHS locum roles across the UK, including:

• Greater London
• Midlands
• North West & North East England
• South East & South West England
• Scotland
• Wales

Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your CAMHS psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.

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We are currently looking for Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to support the Theatre Department

• Minimum 6 months' NHS experience
• Must hold a valid NMC or HCPC registration
• Relevant theatre/ODP experience
• ASAP start at Kingston Hospital
• Band 6

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Family Service Worker

Employer: Cheshire East Council
Service Area: Children's Services and Family Support
Location: Various locations across the Borough of Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council is seeking a committed and proactive Family Service Worker to support children, young people and families through early intervention and preventative services.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with families, Children's Services and other agencies to deliver evidence-based programmes designed to address emerging difficulties, strengthen family relationships and improve outcomes for children aged 0 19.

You will undertake holistic family assessments, develop tailored support plans and deliver appropriate interventions to help families overcome challenges at an early stage. The role focuses on empowering families, promoting children's welfare and ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely and effective support.

• Work collaboratively with Children's Services and partner agencies to coordinate and deliver targeted family support programmes.

• Provide timely interventions to children, young people and families aged 0 19, delivering support at locations and times that meet their needs.

• Deliver evidence-based programmes and interventions that promote positive family relationships and improve outcomes.

• Undertake holistic assessments of family circumstances using appropriate assessment tools.

• Develop, implement, monitor and review individual family support plans.

• Identify children and families experiencing difficulties and provide early help to prevent concerns from escalating.

• Prioritise vulnerable children and young people, including families who may be harder to reach.

• Empower families to identify their needs, participate in decision-making and develop sustainable solutions.

• Seek feedback from children, young people and families to ensure services respond effectively to their needs.

• Collect and maintain accurate data to support service monitoring, performance management and evaluation.

• Maintain comprehensive case records and prepare reports as required.

• Work in accordance with statutory requirements, departmental policies, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity standards.

• Recognise safeguarding concerns and promptly escalate issues to the appropriate manager or professional.

• Participate in supervision, training and professional development to maintain and improve practice.

• Undertake other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role, as required by the Council.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience supporting children, young people and families in a family support, early help, community or children's services setting.

• An understanding of early intervention and preventative approaches to family support.

• Experience assessing family needs and contributing to or developing individual support plans.

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection principles.

• The ability to identify emerging concerns and escalate risks appropriately.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage families experiencing complex challenges.

• Experience working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals and partner organisations.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• The ability to maintain accurate case records, collect data and prepare reports.

• A commitment to empowering families, promoting children's welfare and achieving positive outcomes.

• An understanding of equality, diversity, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• A willingness to undertake relevant training and participate in regular supervision.

Family-centred practice: Build positive relationships with families and provide practical, personalised support.

Assessment and intervention: Identify family needs, plan appropriate interventions and monitor progress.

Safeguarding: Recognise concerns, understand risk and follow the correct escalation procedures.

Partnership working: Collaborate effectively with social workers, education, health professionals and other agencies.

Empowerment: Encourage families to participate in decisions and develop the skills and confidence to manage challenges.

Recording and reporting: Maintain accurate, confidential records and contribute to service evaluation.

Band 6 CAMHS Practitioners (RMN/CPN)

Teams:
SOLAR Core Waiting List
Crisis Team
Core Interventions Team

Location:
Bishop Wilson Clinic, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 7TR
Freshfields Clinic, Downing Close, Knowle, B93 0AQ
The post holder may also be required to undertake home visits and school visits as part of their duties.

Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday
09:00 - 17:00 (Straight Shifts)

Requirements:
Previous experience working within CAMHS
RiO
CYP Safeguarding
Risk Assessment
Booking Dates:
Start Date: 02/11/2026
End Date: 25/01/2027

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

As a Family Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and families to achieve positive and lasting change. You'll manage a varied caseload, delivering tailored interventions that respond to each family's unique circumstances. Working closely with Social Workers and other professionals, you'll contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that put children's needs at the heart of decision-making.

You'll join a dedicated team using the strengths-based Hampshire Approach to empower families and keep more children safely at home. Through practical support, relationship-building, and solution-focused interventions, you'll help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges, making a real difference to their lives.

What you'll do:

• Work directly with children, parents, and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Arrange resources and help families access services such as transport, care, and housing.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to improve family relationships.
• Undertake assessments and Children in Need visits alongside Social Workers.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records.

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting children, young people, and families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Skilled in mediation and managing challenging situations.
• Ability to produce clear reports and use IT systems confidently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Why join us?

• Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Family Support Worker, Family Support Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Early Help Practitioner, Family Intervention Worker, Case Worker.

Family Practitioner - Refugee Safeguarding Team

Contract: 3 months (rolling)

Rate - 23 (umbrella)

Location: Havant

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

As a Family Practitioner, you'll be at the heart of early help and intervention work - building strong, trusting relationships with families, empowering them to overcome challenges, and helping them thrive. You'll work closely with children, parents, and professionals to provide practical, emotional, and tailored support that makes a lasting difference.

As a Family Practitioner, you will be a key member of a dedicated and supportive team working to improve outcomes for children and families. You will manage a small caseload of settled children, providing tailored support and interventions that respond to each family's unique circumstances. Working closely with social workers and other professionals, you will contribute to assessing needs and developing comprehensive family plans. Your role will involve delivering a variety of tasks and interventions within the strengths-based Hampshire Approach, helping families build on their existing strengths and achieve lasting positive change.

This is a hybrid role, where the office is based in Havant and visits are required locally along with some home working.

Responsibilities

• To arrange appropriate resources and help in assisting families to access other resources under supervision and within the Departments agreed priorities and resource
• framework. This could include arranging transport, domiciliary care, accommodation; appropriate voluntary sector resources, accessing play groups; liaising with housing colleagues etc
• To carry out direct work with service users and carers as allocated by supervisor/ Manager
• To work in partnership with service users, carers, relatives, children and other professionals at all times
• To use mediation/negotiation skills to support young people and their parents/carers in improving their relationships
• To undertake some statutory tasks as described within The Children Act 1989, Sec 17, such as assessments of need and CIN visits when deemed appropriate by the Team Manager and with a Qualified Social Worker where appropriate
• To write and present good quality, coherent reports based on work activity
• To deliver services and interventions within the framework of the Hampshire Approach in order to keep more children safely at home and support families to achieve positive and sustained change
• To provide a service to children and their families as assessed to be appropriate to their needs
• To present to internal panels only (e.g. re: Funding) for Children In Need Cases
• Ensure all information/visits/contacts are recorded on child's electronic record system in line with departmental policies/requirements/standards
• To prepare reports for court, serve court notice, and placement forms in consultation with social worker

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Knowledge of child development
• Direct experience of specific work with children and young people
• An understanding of the impact of social deprivation and disadvantage in children, young people and their families

About us:

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.