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The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) is one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An IAA level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at all stages of the immigration and asylum process, up to and including the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber. We also support clients to access destitution support, housing and relevant services they are entitled to.

 

We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system. RAMFEL caseworkers therefore have the opportunity to work on systemic and strategic challenges and support broader advocacy work.

 

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. This includes individuals with direct experience or experience gained through supporting family members with the challenges posed by immigration and asylum practices- those who have been or could have been clients of RAMFEL.

 

Purpose of the role

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London is an IAA level 3 registered charity, that provides advice to help people access justice. Having received additional funding, the role gives an opportunity to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society. There will be particular focus on working with people who are facing a crisis, providing advice work and support that will take them out of destitution and on a path towards independence.

The RAS caseworker will be assisting Asylum Seekers and Refugees with accessing services and support they are entitled to, such as housing, benefits, asylum support, medical and education services etc.

Hours of work: The role is primarily a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week. However, for the right candidate, we may consider accommodating part-time working hours. Given the nature of RAMFEL’s work, there may be instances where the Supervisor will need to exceed the standard hours. In such cases, compensatory time off can be arranged with the Head of Services

 Salary and Benefits:

 Salary: £28,000 - 30,000 per annum, depending on experience. 28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and 6% pension contribution.

Other benefits: Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme and employee assistance program.

Please refer to the job description for more details and application instructions.

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Care Supervisor (Nights) to lead and supervise care teams at Dunkirk Memorial House.

Work pattern: 31.25 hours per week between 19.45- 08.15; Week one 3 nights out of 7, Week two 2 nights out of 7.

You will ensure that our teams are delivering, compassionate, effect and high-quality care to our beneficiaries.

As part of this role you will be expected to prepare comprehensive care plans that promote wellbeing and encourages beneficiaries and their families to participate so that the care plans respect their choices and preferences. 

You will be educated to Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent and evidence of continuous professional development relevant to Dementia care practice is essential.
You will have medication administration experience alongside experience of working with external health professionals and care planning. Previous experience of working in a Care Home with older people or working in adult social care is also required to fulfil this role.

As part of the team, your involvement in the function of the home is valued, your collaboration with the team is encouraged. A passion for making a difference, putting people at the heart of what you do, striving to deliver excellent care is reflective of our values.

We would like to hear from individuals who want to make a positive difference to the lives of those that have served, ensuring their unique contribution is not forgotten.

The Benefits:

- Great staffing team, excellent facilities
- Flexible working hours
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free parking
- Competitive generous pension plan
- Supported training and development. Legion wide
- Health care cash plan
- In house and independent counselling wellbeing scheme
- Retail discounts. Supermarkets, technology, travel, sport & leisure + lots more
- Refer a Friend scheme.
- Long Service and staff recognition awards
- LGTBQ safe space

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are looking to recruit a Retail Supervisor to join our team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis working 21 hours per week (7 hours per day on any 3 days out of the 7-day week, including weekends, bank holidays and early mornings / evenings, as necessary). In return, you will receive a salary of £16,254.09 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

Travel between the Museum’s sites will be necessary from time to time as well as attending off site events, trade shows and training courses, which may require overnight stays.

Purpose of the Retail Supervisor role:

You will be supervising day to day retail operational activity and ensuring the provision of consistently high standards of customer care to actively support the strategic priorities of the Museum. The role will help to maximise the commercial return from the Museum’s retail, commercial experiences and supporting operations and delivering an excellent visitor experience.

Key responsibilities of our Retail Supervisor include:

• Supervise all operational retail staff and day to day retail activities
• Provide high standards of customer care through pro-active and re-active engagement with visitors and ensure the Retail Team does likewise
• Operate the commercial experiences, and the associated tills
• Use all visitor interactions as an opportunity to promote additional income generation and to drive sales to maximise turnover
• Regularly monitor the condition and cleanliness of front of house facilities, including retail display etc., taking corrective action and/or reporting issues as appropriate
• Operate flexibly across a range of customer care roles 
• Promote and sell souvenir guidebooks, trails, Museum membership and other commercial products, as required
• Discreetly and sensitively safeguard the security of visitors, staff, volunteers and Museum assets in accordance with instructions
• Assist with the evacuation of visitors and museum colleagues in the event of an emergency in accordance with instructions
• Collect visitor data including commercial experience usage data

What we are looking for in our Retail Supervisor:

• A willingness and ability to hold a First Aid qualification
• Demonstrable experience/ ability to work in a sales orientated / customer focused environment
• Numerate with the ability to undertake significant cash handling responsibilities
• Appreciation of what constitutes great customer service
• Good level of computer literacy and IT skills including Microsoft Office software
• Shows determination to meet own objectives and priorities and supports team members in doing the same
• Demonstrates the appropriate level of technical and/or professional knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role
• Demonstrates pro-activity in seeking opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and experience within own area
• Shows a willingness to take on new opportunities and activities to expand experience, skills and expertise
• Demonstrable experience in customer-focused environment
• Demonstrable supervisory experience
• Hold a first aid qualification

Closing Date: 16 February 2025
Interviews will take place on: 25 February 2025

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Retail Supervisor role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Care Supervisor (Nights) to lead and inspire our dementia care teams at Dunkirk Memorial House, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care.

Work pattern: 37.5 hours per week, consisting of three 12.5-hour night shifts (19:45–08:15), including weekends.

As a Care Supervisor, you will lead and inspire care teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality support that reflects our values and respects each individual’s unique needs. You will create personalised care plans, optimise health and well-being, and ensure beneficiary choices and preferences are at the heart of their care.
The role includes assessing and managing risks to health, safety, and independence, continuously reviewing plans to empower beneficiaries to reach their potential. You will also monitor their overall well-being, respond to changes promptly, manage shifts effectively, and mentor team members to support their professional growth.

What we are looking for:
To succeed in this role, you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent and be willing to work towards a Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisory Apprenticeship Standard. Evidence of professional development in dementia care is essential. Experience in care homes, adult health, social care, or community settings is required, along with skills in assessing needs, creating care plans, managing medicines, and providing compassionate end-of-life care.

What we offer:
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

About Dunkirk Memorial House:
The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK, committed to providing exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care to veterans and their families. Located in the serene Somerset countryside, Dunkirk Memorial House offers a welcoming home with 86 en-suite bedrooms, a bar, library, chapel, and beautiful grounds featuring a rose garden. We are proud to offer expert care, including a specialized Dementia Mews providing compassionate support for up to 30 residents. At Dunkirk Memorial House, we prioritize creating a warm and supportive community where veterans feel valued and respected, honoured to serve those who have dedicated their lives to our nation.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Living Well Bromley is looking for an advice supervisor for our team of volunteer advisers. As well as a foodbank, cafe and access to counselling, we provide advice and advocacy on a wide range of social welfare issues such as welfare benefits, housing and debt.  Our advocacy team are volunteer advisers with expertise in relevant areas.  We hold the AQS advice quality mark.  We are looking for someone with advice casework experience to work with the Advocacy Manager to support the team and ensure we continue to provide an excellent service.

About the job role

Our Retail team is expanding! We are looking for a flexible person with experience in retail sales to join our friendly team. Ideally, the successful applicant will also have sales experience in clothing or fashion within a charity environment.

About you

You will need:

• Previous retail sales experience.
• To be willing and able to work flexibly, Tuesday to Saturday (37.5 hours per week).
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Where you will work

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity, and as such, it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service.
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events.
• Season ticket/welfare loans.
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services.

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 14 February 2025.
Interview date: 25 February 2025. 

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Senior Supervisor – Make a Lasting Impact!
Are you a dedicated care supervisor or senior support worker seeking to elevate your career while making a meaningful difference? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you!

Why Join Us?
At HF Mencap, we believe in the transformative power of compassionate care. Join our vibrant team and help improve the lives of individuals with learning disabilities in a supportive and empowering environment. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

Benefits:
- Pluxee Employee Benefits: Access a fantastic range of perks designed to enhance your work-life balance.
- Generous Leave: Enjoy 15 days of paid sick leave and an annual leave allowance of 33 days (inclusive of bank holidays). Our service is only closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Benefit from free counselling and legal advice to support your well-being.
- Workplace Pension: Secure your future with our pension contribution scheme.
- Online GP Service: From Doctor Care Anywhere

Work Pattern:
- Full-time positions available (Shift work, including some evenings and Saturdays, with opportunities for overtime during peak periods).
- Hours: 36 per week 
- Salary: £32,000 

Location:
Based at HF Mencap, serving the vibrant areas of Hammersmith and Fulham and surrounding London boroughs.

Your Role:
We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and challenge-driven individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. As a Senior Supervisor, you will make confident decisions that uplift the individuals we support. Your strong IT skills will be essential for updating our rota system (BrightHR) and managing risk assessments and support plans through Log My Care, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.

What We Expect:
- Previous experience in a supervisory role within care or as a senior support worker.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care.
- A willingness to pursue a Level 4/5 Diploma in Health and Social Care while in post (paid for by HF Mencap)
- Experience in maintaining accurate records in both electronic and paper formats.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other essential software.

Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience within the social care sector, particularly with individuals who have learning disabilities or autism.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Familiarity with food hygiene and personal care practices.
- Proven ability to drive cultural change within teams.

Join Us as a Support Team Leader!
As our Support Team Leader, you will lead our passionate support worker team and create a nurturing environment for our clients. In this role, you’ll not only provide outstanding support but also continually strive to enhance our services through collaboration and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing the support team alongside the Service Manager and Centre Supervisor.
- Develop and update essential documents such as risk assessments, support plans, and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
- Collaborate with the MyLife team to create community inclusion goals and personalised support plans.
- Learn to create Easy Read formats to make information more accessible.
- Actively gather feedback from clients, families, and stakeholders to drive service improvements.
- Uphold the highest internal and external standards as set by our funders and local authorities.
- Be flexible and willing to step in as a support worker when needed to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Provide personal care and assist individuals during engaging activities both at our Centre and in the local community.

Who You Are:
We’re seeking a compassionate leader who can inspire and motivate both clients and staff to reach their fullest potential. Your adaptability will be key as you navigate the evolving needs of our service and empower your team to excel.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a genuine difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you! Join us at HF Mencap and be part of this rewarding journey!

The Place exists to develop, nurture, and celebrate dance ideas and experiences for all, whether it's watching dance in our theatre or on tour, learning to become a dance professional on our undergraduate or postgraduate courses, or simply to dance recreationally, where anyone aged 6 to 60+ can, join our drop-in classes. The Place is committed to powering imagination through dance.

About the Role

This role is responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the finance operations functions at The Place (i.e. accounts payable and accounts receivable), as well as ensuring all Office for Students data returns are submitted in a timely manner. This post holder will delegate to and oversee the work of our Student Finance and Data Officer and Finance Assistant, with assistance from finance trainees from time-to-time. The role requires excellent organisation and communication skills, an ability to build relationships across the business and should provide a customer-focused, professional, and efficient service to internal and external stakeholders. 

A full breakdown of this role and its key responsibilities can be found on our website at the application link.

About You

We are looking for a keen individual to join our finance team with experience working in finance operations and a good understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. Experience of working with accounting software and a good understanding of system setup and structure is needed, and knowledge of charity accounting would be an excellent bonus.

Staff Benefits

We have a range of staff benefits that our employees can access, including (but not limited to):

• Two levels of pension contributions (depending on your pension-saving goals)
• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays per year
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (in agreement with your line manager)
• Interest-free employee travel loans for purchase of travel season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• £100 annual theatre ticket allowance (for use in theatres of your choice)
• Free weekly staff yoga/Pilates sessions
• Free evening dance classes (subject to availability)

Salary: £41,208 per annum + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance

Hours: 35 Hours per week 

Contract: Permanent

Location: Homebased - We are interested in applicants located in Northamptonshire, Central Leicestershire, Central Milton Keynes & Peterborough as the postholder will be required to travel across these areas to conduct home visits to support carers and children. Travel is also required to attend staff meetings and team away days in Northamptonshire and other parts of the East Midlands.

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT East Midlands, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT East Midlands team.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now. 

Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in regulated fostering service
• Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
• Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses).
• An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Thursday, 20th February 2025

• Interview Date: Tuesday, 4th March 2025 (via Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

22.5 hours per week / £36,095 per annum pro rata / Permanent / working pattern to be discussed at interview

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Reflective Practice Supervisor to join us working with staff from across the organisation.

You will offer a social care model of reflective practice supervision sessions to groups and individual practitioners with a primary focus on supporting frontline staff and managers working in our services.

Reflective Practice Supervision provides a valuable and focused space for staff to reflect, observe, process and learn in relation to their experiences at work. It enables staff to connect with their peers and receive professional oversight from a qualified practitioner or clinician, around areas of performance and practice. It is also an opportunity to examine how personal circumstances, the culture of the organisation and team dynamics may impact or intersect with professional practice, in a supportive, confidential and neutral space.

You will provide a focused space for reflection, observation and process, and work closely with our Learning and Development Team, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Services to respond to incident effectively, and inform policy development.

Key responsibilities: 

• Offer formally scheduled, contracted reflective practice supervision groups and one to one sessions to staff
• Provide support to staff across the organisation in response to critical safeguarding or child and adult protection issues as directed by senior managers and the Reflective Practice Team
• Provide additional one to one reflective practice supervision support at times when an individual may need extra support, as determined by service managers and the Reflective Practice Team
• Ensure communication with supervisees’ line managers if there is a practice/clinical concern or in matters of organisational responsibilities

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will already be a qualified social worker / Stage 2 qualified social work practice educator and/or have a recognised diploma or degree in counselling or psychotherapy. You will have experience of working within or alongside children and adult social care settings. Proven experience in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Along with experience of working in/with supported housing projects and youth focused services.

As a self-aware professional, you will

• Work effectively with supervisees and provide containment, support and advice
• Be a strong team player who can support and challenge colleagues appropriately
• Have the strong ability to work as part of a fast-paced organisation and think systematically
• Have excellent communication skills, be able to develop and maintain successful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Family Support Supervisor

Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Hours: 35 hours per week. Shift pattern: 12:30pm to 8:30pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible working considered
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,900 per annum

This post is part funded with support from the National Lottery Community Fund.

About the role

As a Family Support Supervisor you will play a key role in creating a space where people experiencing the trauma of someone going missing can be supported throughout their experience in a calm, insightful and consistent manner. You will proactively support family members during challenging experiences. You will provide high quality support to families; the approach to support will be based on an assessment of needs and the length of their missing incident / experience. The support is both practical and emotional in nature and can involve advice and advocacy so people can access the right service and support for them.

About you

You will need:

• experience of work on a helpline, crisis or advice service either as a volunteer or a paid worker and/or advice or support work with children, vulnerable adults and/or families;
• experience of casework, managing an active caseload with varying needs regarding frequency and level of support;
• excellent communication skills;
• the ability to maintain a calm and considered approach, to evaluate situations objectively, consult effectively and give appropriate advice and guidance;
• strong IT skills including databases and data entry and the ability to learn new systems quickly including learning to operate a digital 1-2-1 chat platform.

What you will get in return

This position works alongside an award-winning helpline team providing quality support, guidance and safeguarding to missing children, vulnerable adults – those who have run away or left home – and the families of missing people. The service also works therapeutically alongside the counselling service. In this role you will be supported by volunteers, digital support structures, and peer support.

You will find plenty of scope for further personal development including: getting involved in volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here.

About Missing People

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change.

Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work – it’s a welcoming, caring organisation which really makes a difference to vulnerable people throughout the UK. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits and are happy to talk about flexible working in many roles.

Ready to apply?

Please find attached a detailed job description and person specification, a letter to applicants from the line manager and a summary of Missing People's Achievements 2023.

To apply, please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 23:59 on 17 February 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we have sufficient interest - so APPLY NOW!

Interviews: Week Commencing 24 February 2025

Missing People is 14th on the Sunday Times “100 Best Not-for-profit Organisations to Work for” List 2019 and offers the below benefits: • 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service* • Company pension contribution • Life insurance (3 x salary)* • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline • Interest-free Season Ticket Loans* • Additional maternity pay and leave* •Additional paternity pay* • Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed

You may also have experience in the following: Family Support Worker, Family Support Coordinator, Crisis Support Worker, Caseworker, Helpline Advisor, Support Supervisor, Children’s Support Officer, Vulnerable Adult Support Worker, Welfare Officer, Social Services Support Worker, Advocacy Worker, Safeguarding Officer, Care Coordinator, Social Care Assistant, etc.

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Pay - £37,088 per annum + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance

Hours - 35 Hours per Week

Fixed Term Contract - 12- Month ( Maternity Cover)

Location – Homebased South West. Applicants should be able to travel across Bristol, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Somerset,  Bath & North East, and Somerset. Travel also requires the post holder to attend staff meetings and team away days

A rare opportunity to work for an ‘OUTSTANDING’ team where trauma-informed practice is the foundation of everything we do. Brilliant training opportunities, clinical supervision, and support. “Members of the team who spoke to the inspector said that they felt valued in their role. They considered that they had access to opportunities that they had not experienced in previous employment. The agency provides exceptional resources for staff to ensure that their emotional well-being and a healthy work-life balance are promoted.” (OFSTED 2022)

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

This is a Senior Supervising Social Worker role with a focus on the matching process to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people who have experienced trauma due to adverse childhood experiences. The successful candidate will need to be confident in negotiating fostering fees, attending commissioning meetings, and adopting a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach when sharing monitoring information with local authorities. The successful candidate will also be required to complete inductions for new carers.

Whilst being homebased, the Senior Supervising Social Worker will visit and support foster families across the TACT South West area including Bristol, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Somerset,  Bath & North East, and Somerset but will also travel within the wider region for team meetings, training, and other in-person events. 

Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
• Experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Knowledge of matching criteria and stability of placements.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Perkbox – retail discount scheme.
• Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Midnight – Sunday, 2nd March 2025

Interview Date: Monday, 10th March 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. 

Salary: £41,208 per annum + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance

Hours: 35 Hours per week 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract -  9 Months - Maternity Cover

Location: Homebased - We are interested in applicants located in Northamptonshire, Central Leicestershire, Central Milton Keynes & Peterborough as the postholder will be required to travel across these areas to conduct home visits to support carers and children. Travel is also required to attend staff meetings and team away days in Northamptonshire and other parts of the East Midlands.

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT East Midlands, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT East Midlands team.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now. 

Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in regulated fostering service
• Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
• Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses).
• An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Thursday, 20th February 2025

• Interview Date: Tuesday, 4th March 2025 (via Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

About Claremont Project (Islington):

Claremont is a pioneering charity in Islington dedicated to reducing isolation and enhancing wellbeing, especially for older people. We are a community rooted in the arts, personal growth and meaningful human connection. Our centre offers an array of activities for members aged 55 and over, alongside an affordable psychotherapy service that also serves as a training placement for existentially oriented student therapists.

The Clinical Services Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of our psychotherapy service, as well as providing leadership in safeguarding and fostering a culture of relational practice for both members and staff. Ideally, the Clinical Services Manager will be grounded in an existential-phenomenological approach, and will embody Claremont’s ethos of real listening, and authentic human connection while driving innovation across the service.

 The role:

· Operating and promoting Claremont’s low-cost psychotherapy service such that it delivers demonstrably excellent outcomes for clients.

· Acting as a second Safeguarding lead in the absence of the CEO.

· Developing and sustaining relationships with referring organisations and local stake holders, such as GPs, social services, community groups, and trainee placement colleges/universities.

· Advocating the mission to reduce isolation and promote mental health and wellbeing not only through our 1-to-1 service but through therapeutic groups and other services provided by Claremont as part of its timetable.

Key Relationships:

· CEO

· Social Prescription Manager

· Trainee Therapists & their Training Organisations

· Supervisors

· Local GP Practices and Healthcare Providers

· North London Community Groups

The centre operates with a small team, including a CEO, Social Prescription Manager, Programming Manager, Front of House Coordinator, and a Facilities Manager, alongside a team of volunteers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

 Psychotherapy Service

Administer all aspects of Claremont’s Psychotherapy Service, including:

· Conducting initial client assessments and managing referrals.

· Assigning clients to therapists and maintaining waiting list.

· Tracking evaluation outcomes using CORE.

· Maintaining client database, inputting attendance data, and managing room assignments.

· Recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing support for trainee therapists.

· Liaising with supervisors regarding trainee progress and client concerns.

· Maintaining relationships with academic institutions and acting as a placement liaison.

· Providing a supportive environment for trainees.

Members & Safeguarding

· Offer practical and emotional support to Claremont members were appropriate.

· Act as the secondary Safeguarding Lead (the CEO being the primary Lead), managing safeguarding concerns and referrals to external agencies as necessary.

Outreach and Development

· Maintain, and build referral relationships with local GP Practices, social services, community groups and other organisations.

· Represent Claremont at networking events, and forums to raise awareness.

Person Specification and Skills

Qualifications and Experience:

· Professional qualification in psychotherapy or counselling, with current accreditation (e.g., BACP, UKCP)

· Strong organisational skills, including data management, and a high degree of competence using Microsoft Office.

· Ideally, experience managing or supervising psychotherapy services.

· Knowledge and experience of safeguarding procedures and responsibilities (training can be provided).

Essential skills and attributes:

· Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams and experience.

· Leadership qualities to inspire and support teams.

· Sensitivity to the needs of isolated or vulnerable populations, particularly older people.

· Strong commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality and client wellbeing.

Desirable:

· Experience working within a charity or community-focused organisation.

· Familiarity with therapeutic outcome measures, such as a CORE.

Additional Requirements:

· Enhanced DBS clearance