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Qualified Social Worker, Adult MASH Team, Manchester City CouncilPay rate to £37 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in an Adult MASH Team in Manchester City Council. The Adult Social Care (ASC) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) & Early Help & Targeted Support Team will deal with new contacts that could range from advice and guidance, concerns for welfare and safeguarding concerns. To make every contact count to enable adults to have choice and control, maintain their independence, wellbeing, safety and mitigation of avoidable risk or harm.Within the ASC MASH & Early Help & Targeted Support Team, information from different agencies will be collated using a strengths-based conversation model to inform what proportionate action may be required. As a result, the agencies using an multi disciplinary team (MDT) model will be able to act in a timely, coordinated and consistent way to enable adults to achieve their desired outcomes to live their best lives.The MASH & Early Help & Targeted Support Team involves representation from the City Council, Police, Health and other partners working together in the same location. Virtual links will exist to other services and agencies, such as Primary Care, VCSE, probation, housing and early help services.A key facet of the role will be supporting and integrating MASH with the delivery of the Early Help workstream of Better Outcomes Better Lives (BOBL) programme. BOBL is Adult Social Care’s central long-term transformation programme, of practice-led change focused on supporting the people of Manchester to achieve better life outcomes with less dependence on formal care.The aim of the Early Help workstream is to develop a new integrated Adult’s Front Door model where professional capacity in the form of the Early Help & Targeted Support Team will work with the ASC Contact Centre function to ensure that the right tools, skills and knowledge are available to support the best outcomes by making every contact count. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:\n\n • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)\n, • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)\n, • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)\n, • Looked After Children (LAC)\n, • Children’s Social Work\n, • Adult Social Work\n, • Service Manager\n, • Head of Service\n, • Team Manager\n, • Assistant Team Manager\n, • A wide range of housing roles\n, • Careers in SEND in local authorities\n Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact me on or for more information.

Support Worker \n Location - Stockport (SK8) \n Pay - £475-£550 per week, depending on experience \n Start Date - 01/09/2026 \n Contract Type - Full-Time, Temp to Perm \n Prospero Teaching are currently working with a large SEN provision in the Cheadle area to recruit for support workers to start in September. This is a full-time position starting in September, supporting children with PMLD on a 1:1 basis. The role is initially temporary, however there is a potential for a permanent contract if successful. \n The ideal candidate for this role will need to be resilient, as due to the complex needs of the young people, they can exhibit challenging behaviours. You must have previous personal care experience, whether this be in a school or care setting. \n Experience, Training and Qualifications: \n\n • Previous experience in a similar role is essential, whether it be adult or child\n, • Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)\n, • Manual Handling training is highly desired\n\n To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must: \n\n • Hold Right to Work in the UK\n, • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application\n, • Provide two professional references\n\n Other \n If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. \n By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of educational experience to help you find your next career move. \n In addition, you will also benefit from \n\n • access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development\n, • support with interview preparations so you're fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role\n, • support with lesson planning and classroom management to support you to create stimulating and varied lessons\n, • a generous recommend a friend referral scheme\n\n Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Ideally, you will already have a full DBS on the update service but if not, we can process a new one. \n IND-SEN

Qualified Social Worker, Assessing Fostering Team, Tameside CouncilPay rate to £35 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in an Assessing Fostering Team in Tameside Council. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Assessing Social Worker to join our Kinship Team, playing a vital role in helping children remain connected to their families and support networks. In this rewarding role, you'll undertake comprehensive assessments of kinship carers and special guardians, ensuring children can achieve safe, stable, and nurturing family-based care arrangements. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, family members, and carers, carrying out direct work and contributing to care planning that reflects each child's unique needs and circumstances. Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners, you'll support families through the assessment process, provide advice and guidance, prepare high-quality reports for court and decision-making panels, and ensure all statutory responsibilities are met. Alongside maintaining excellent records and professional standards, you'll contribute to the ongoing development of the service and help achieve the best possible outcomes for children. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:\n\n • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)\n, • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)\n, • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)\n, • Looked After Children (LAC)\n, • Children’s Social Work\n, • Adult Social Work\n, • Service Manager\n, • Head of Service\n, • Team Manager\n, • Assistant Team Manager\n, • A wide range of housing roles\n, • Careers in SEND in local authorities\n Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact me on or for more information.

Are you interested in mental health recovery, do you have leadership qualities? Have you got an interest to support families into better more independent long-term housing? Are you interested to develop your skills with the support of experienced managers and working alongside a great team. \n We are looking to welcome a Female Support coordinator within our South Manchester mental health recovery services in Wythenshawe. Full time or part available. \n Minimum of 22.5 hours. Flexible work pattern on rota planned well in advance. \n We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, organised and caring individual with leadership qualities to support people to move on to greater independence. \n This post is an ideal opportunity to become involved in dynamic and varied recovery services that give real job satisfaction whilst utilising your experience in a senior position. You will have excellent line management support. Creative Support has been delivering mental health services in South Manchester for nearly 30 years. You will be part of the team that embodies that experience whilst contribute to your valued skills to our future development. You will be given full training to do the role and bespoke training in all aspects of the mental health services in Manchester including trauma informed care. \n Practically you will support a range of people and families with Mental health needs to enjoy independence, choice, work towards recovery and gain quality of life. The role will involve practical assistance with daily living and support and develop a wide range of activities that promote well being. There is a key focus on move on into great independence. You will work flexible shifts on a rota, which in planned well in advance , to meet individual needs in a personalised way. Experience of supervising staff is desirable. Prior experience and possession of a relevant qualification is desirable. You will be part of the senior leadership team which meets on a monthly basis \n As a Creative Support employee, you are entitled to a number of benefits such as: \n\n • Guaranteed Contracted Hours – full time (37.5hours) or part time (below 37.5hours)\n, • QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 and 3\n, • Health assured – employee assistance program\n, • Pension with company contribution\n, • Highly serviced employee advice line\n, • A range of employee discounts\n\n Vacancy Reference Number: 93294 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number \n ‘Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement’ – Equality Act 2010’ \n Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. \n Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Our client Salford County Council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Mental health team. \n Will be working at the Front Door team conducting visits and assessments in support of the contact team. Hybrid working is available, up to two days a week from home. \n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n\n \n *Terms & Conditions apply \n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. \n Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

\n • Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester, SK14\n, • Job Type: Permanent\n, • Positions Available for Senior RSW : 2\n, • Positions Available for RSW : 4\n\n Connect-Exec is recruiting on behalf of a specialist children’s residential service for experienced and resilient Senior Residential Support Workers and Residential Support Workers. \n We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). \n The Role\n You will provide consistent, nurturing and person-centred support to young people within a residential setting, helping them feel safe, develop positive relationships and build the skills and confidence they need to progress. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting young people with EBD and complex/challenging behaviours.\n, • Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people.\n, • Supporting emotional regulation and helping young people manage challenging situations.\n, • Using appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.\n, • Providing consistent, nurturing care within the residential home.\n, • Supporting young people with their daily routines, activities and personal development.\n, • Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures.\n, • Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.\nSenior Residential Support Worker\n In addition to providing direct support, Senior Residential Support Workers will be expected to: \n\n • Demonstrate strong leadership skills and lead by example.\n, • Support and guide members of the staff team.\n, • Assist with the effective day-to-day running of the home.\n, • Promote high standards of care, safeguarding and professional practice.\n, • Confidently respond to challenging situations and support colleagues when required.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n We are particularly interested in candidates who have: \n\n • Previous experience supporting children or young people with EBD.\n, • Experience working within a children’s residential care setting.\n, • Confidence managing complex and challenging behaviours.\n, • Experience supporting emotional regulation and using de-escalation strategies.\n, • A resilient, patient and nurturing approach.\n, • Strong safeguarding awareness.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • The ability to work effectively as part of a residential care team.\n\n For Senior Residential Support Worker positions, previous senior or leadership experience within a relevant care setting is highly desirable. Interested?\n If you have experience within children’s residential care and are passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you. \n Apply with your most up-to-date CV, and a member of the Connect-Exec team will contact suitable applicants to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Qualified Social Worker, Assessment and Intervention Team, Oldham Council Pay rate to £39 per hour Contract role We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work in an Assessment and Intervention Team in Oldham Council. Social work post in Assessment and Intervention Team as part of a duty rota. We take referrals from Mash and complete Single Assessments and determine next steps. We hold child in need and progress to initial child protection conferences where required and then we transfer to Safeguarding and Care Planning Team. Previous experience in Assessment and Intervention is essential as this is a busy team. The team are all permanent currently and you will receive a high level of support from colleagues and the team manager. It is a relaxed culture in the team where we all work hard. There is plenty of hybrid working available. Please get in touch for more information. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)\n\n • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)\n, • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)\n, • Looked After Children (LAC)\n, • Children’s Social Work\n, • Adult Social Work\n, • Service Manager\n, • Head of Service\n, • Team Manager\n, • Assistant Team Manager\n, • A wide range of housing roles\n, • Careers in SEND in local authorities\nLet us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

We are recruiting on behalf of a dedicated and compassionate organisation based in Manchester that is looking for experienced and caring Support Workers to join their team. This is a genuinely rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of the people you support every single day. \n You will be working within a supportive and professional team environment, providing person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of needs. The organisation is committed to the wellbeing of both the people they support and the staff who deliver that support — and it shows in everything they do. \n What You Will Be Doing \n\n • Providing practical and emotional support to individuals in line with their personal care plans\n, • Assisting with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, and medication support\n, • Supporting individuals to maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life\n, • Encouraging participation in social, recreational, and community activities\n, • Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support and their families\n, • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and documentation\n, • Working collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and other agencies to deliver the best possible outcomes\n\n What We Are Looking For \n\n • Previous experience in a support worker, care worker, or similar role is desirable\n, • A genuine passion for supporting others and making a positive difference\n, • A warm, patient, and empathetic approach\n, • Good communication skills — both written and verbal\n, • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and shift patterns as required\n, • A valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)\n, • A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential depending on the role\n\n What Is On Offer \n\n • Competitive hourly rate of £18.00 – £23.00 per hour depending on experience\n, • Full-time, permanent position with consistent hours\n, • A genuinely supportive and values-driven organisation that cares about its staff\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, including funded qualifications\n, • Fantastic opportunities to grow your career within the organisation\n, • A positive, inclusive team culture where your contribution is truly valued\n\n \n How to Apply \n This role is being recruited exclusively through Consula. \n To be considered, your application must be submitted through Consula. Applications made through any other channel will not be reviewed by the hiring team. \n To apply: \n\n • Visit consula. com\n, • Create a free account\n, • Upload your CV to be matched directly with the hiring team\n\n We look forward to hearing from you. \n \n

Community Support Worker (Children and Adults) \n\n • Job Type: Part-time (Weekend work)\n, • Location: Stockport\n, • Salary: Competitive\n\n We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Community Support Workers to join our team for part-time work, specifically during the weekend. This role involves supporting the emotional and physical well-being of both children and adults within their own homes and in community settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and a deep understanding of safeguarding protocols. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Provide attentive care, addressing both physical and emotional needs in the home environment and during outings into the community for both children and adults.\n, • Follow detailed care plans tailored to each individual's specific needs, including requirements for personal care and community activities.\n, • Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for individuals both at home and during community outings.\n, • Monitor and report any changes in the conditions of individuals to relevant professionals.\n, • Ensure all interactions and activities are conducted in a respectful and professional manner, adhering to all safeguarding protocols.\n, • Travel to homes and accompany individuals to various community locations, ensuring timely and efficient care delivery.\n, • Weekend availability is essential for this role.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • A minimum of 6 months care-related experience in the UK.\n, • Strong awareness of safeguarding issues and protocols, especially related to vulnerable groups including children.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both children, adults, and their support networks.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Empathetic and compassionate nature, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.\n, • An up-to-date DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service. Support available for new DBS applications.\n, • Right to work in the UK.\n, • Suitability to work with various groups in a care setting, including providing personal care and support.\n, • Strong written communication skills for maintaining logs and observations as part of the role.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Full training and ongoing professional support.\n, • Supportive and values-driven team.\n, • Opportunities to grow and develop your career.\n, • Flexible working hours to suit community-based assignments.\n\n Please note: We do not provide sponsorship for this position. \n To apply for this Community Support Worker position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day? Creative Support is looking for a warm, reliable and proactive Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. Here we provide quality care and support to older people with a range of support needs including dementia and memory impairment. \n You will be based across 2 of our services, our Day Centre provides support to up to 20 people, and our Hub provides support to 8 people. No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: arts and crafts, quizzes, board games, pool, and many more! \n The people we support also love going out on day trips to pottery classes, garden centres, and animal sanctuaries. We are looking for someone with a calm, caring nature, and who is looking to join a friendly and energetic staff team. \n Your role will include: \n\n • Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working\n, • Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes,\n, • Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest,\n, • Driving a 12-seater mini bus to a range of local amenities\n, • Supporting individuals who may have limited/poor mobility\n\n No previous care experience is needed, just a passion for providing person-centred care and support and working in a bright, friendly environment! Full training is provided by our Creative Support Training Academy, including Dementia Awareness. \n A full, clean manual driving licence is essential for this role. \n Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010 \n Vacancy Reference Number: 91530 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. \n Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. \n Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

SEN Teaching Assistant PMLD and Complex Needs - OldhamAspire People is recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded specialist SEN provision in Oldham for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs. This is a rewarding but demanding role that requires compassion, patience and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people with the most complex learning, physical and medical needs. The school provides a highly personalised curriculum designed to promote communication, independence and quality of life. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals and other support staff to ensure pupils can access learning and enrichment activities safely and comfortably. Many pupils require significant levels of support throughout the school day. This may include assisting with mobility, medical needs, communication, sensory activities and personal care. Every interaction should promote dignity, respect and independence. No two days are the same, and successful candidates must be comfortable working in a practical, hands-on environment. Key Responsibilities - Support pupils with PMLD and complex learning needs throughout the school day - Assist with personal care while maintaining dignity and promoting independence - Support pupils with feeding programmes, including PEG feeding where appropriate and following training - Assist with moving and handling procedures using specialist equipment - Support pupils who require hoisting and positioning assistance - Work alongside therapists to deliver sensory and communication-based activities - Monitor pupil wellbeing and report any concerns appropriately - Encourage engagement, participation and interaction at each pupil's individual level - Support pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex medical needs - Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment We welcome applications from candidates with experience in: - SEN schools or specialist provisions - Care Assistant or Support Worker roles - Residential care settings - Healthcare Assistant roles - Nursing backgrounds - Complex needs, disability support or rehabilitation settings Previous experience supporting children or young adults with PMLD is highly desirable. School-based experience is advantageous, and candidates from nursing and care backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Ideal Candidate Will Be - Compassionate, patient and resilient - Comfortable providing personal care with dignity and respect - Confident supporting pupils with complex physical and medical needs - Able to follow care plans and procedures accurately - Professional and respectful when supporting pupils' dignity and wellbeing - A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team - Adaptable and willing to undertake specialist training Essential Requirements - Full-time availability, Monday to Friday - Eligible to work in the UK - Ability to communicate fluently in English is essential - Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre-employment checks - A genuine commitment to supporting children and young people with additional needs What Aspire People Can Offer - Competitive weekly pay of £463 to £575 - Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist setting - Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant - Access to relevant training and professional development - The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils with complex needs If you have a background in SEN, care, healthcare or nursing and are looking for a rewarding full-time role supporting pupils with PMLD, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity further.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Our client Oldham Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH Duty & Advice team. \n You will work as part of a co-located multi-agency team, which includes representatives from Greater Manchester Police, Health, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA and the Prevention Hub, this co-location enables more effective communication between partner agencies. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will be required to respond to contacts made to the MASH in a timely way to identify and secure the most appropriate service to support and safeguard children and families. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will communicate with families, partner agencies and members of the public members of the public and partner agencies to enable you to gain details and enable strong evidenced based decision making in line with our practice standards and statutory duties. You will have a good understanding of statutory social worker functions and be confident in making informed threshold decisions. \n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n\n \n *Terms & Conditions apply \n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. \n Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Qualified Social Worker, Duty and Advice Team, Oldham CouncilPay rate to £39 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Duty and Advice Team in Oldham Council. You will work as part of a co-located multi-agency team, which includes representatives from Greater Manchester Police, Health, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA and the Prevention Hub, this co-location enables more effective communication between partner agencies. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will be required to respond to contacts made to the MASH in a timely way to identify and secure the most appropriate service to support and safeguard children and families. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will communicate with families, partner agencies and members of the public members of the public and partner agencies to enable you to gain details and enable strong evidenced based decision making in line with our practice standards and statutory duties. You will have a good understanding of statutory social worker functions and be confident in making informed threshold decisions.Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:\n\n • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)\n, • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)\n, • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)\n, • Looked After Children (LAC)\n, • Children’s Social Work\n, • Adult Social Work\n, • Service Manager\n, • Head of Service\n, • Team Manager\n, • Assistant Team Manager\n, • A wide range of housing roles\n, • Careers in SEND in local authorities\n Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact me on or for more information.

Residential Support Worker \n Location: Wythenshawe, with initial travel to Warrington for training. \n Shifts: 24hr (10am-10am), 15hr (7:30am-10:30pm) & 9hr waking nights (10:30pm-07:30am) \n Contracts: Bank Only \n If you want a role where everyday matters and no two days are the same, you’re in the right place. \n We’re looking for people who genuinely care - the kind who show up, step up and make a difference to young people who need stability, support and someone in their corner. \n The role: \n\n • Helping young people feel safe, supported and heard\n, • Building real relationships (the kind that actually make a difference)\n, • Being a positive role model - consistent, fair and encouraging\n, • Supporting daily life: meals, routines, activities, keeping the home running\n, • Encouraging independence, confidence and better choices\n, • Handling tough moments calmly and confidently\n, • Working as part of a solid team that’s got your back\n, • Multi agency working – social workers, CAMHS, LAC nurses\n\n You’ll fit right in if you are: \n\n • Calm under pressure\n, • Resilient - you bounce back and keep going\n, • Straight-talking but kind\n, • Non-judgemental and genuinely caring\n, • A team player who pulls their weight\n\n The essentials/desirables: \n\n • Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care (or willing to work towards it)\n, • Willing to complete an enhanced DBS\n, • A full UK Driving Licence (desirable)\n\n Extra credit if you’ve got: \n\n • Experience working with young people or residential care experience\n, • Knowledge of the sector\n\n \n Full job description sent over at screening stage.

Our client, a Greater Manchester Council is seeking a Adults Social Worker to join their MASH Team. \n Fantastic payrate of £30 per hour! \n Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! \n Responsibilities of this role: \n\n • Conduct safeguarding enquiries and assessments for adults at risk.\n, • Triage and screen incoming referrals within the Adult MASH service.\n, • Gather, analyse and share information from partner agencies to inform decision-making.\n, • Work collaboratively with Police, Health, Housing and other statutory partners.\n, • Assess risk and determine appropriate safeguarding interventions.\n, • Apply relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act.\n, • Participate in multi-agency meetings, strategy discussions and safeguarding reviews.\n, • Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive case records.\n, • Manage a busy caseload while meeting statutory timescales and service requirements.\n, • Promote positive outcomes, independence and wellbeing for vulnerable adults.\n, • Provide professional recommendations and support effective safeguarding plans.\n, • Ensure all practice is person-centred, strengths-based and compliant with local authority policies.\n\n Requirements of this role: \n\n • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.\n, • Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker\n\n Benefits of working through Reed, include: \n\n • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.\n, • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.\n, • Free CV building and Interview support.\n, • Free DBS checks.\n, • Weekly payroll.\n, • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.\n, • CPD contributions.\n, • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.\n, • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.\n\n Does this role interest you? Apply today!

SGO - Co Ordinator Social Worker \n Location: Salford \n Salary: £39,152 - £46,142 per annum \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Social Worker position in the Special Guardianship Service within the Salford Fostering Service as a full-time permanent post. \n We are a friendly and stable team working with children and families who have special guardianship orders. We work closely with Special Guardians, birth parents and children, and their support networks - offering advice, guidance and therapeutic-informed support to sustain placements. We are a small team sitting within the wider Fostering Service and work across the service to achieve positive outcomes for all Foster carers and Special Guardians. \n We cover the local authority area, currently through a combination of office based and home working arrangements, in line with Salford City Council guidance. You will be office based for the duration of the induction period. You will have access to the Co-wheels car club. There is a requirement to be able to work outside the local authority area where carers reside elsewhere in England. \n This Social Worker role is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to contribute to the development of Special Guardianship services in Salford. You will receive a comprehensive office based induction and be supported through regular 1:1 supervision, Personal Development reviews, regular team and service meetings, and access to learning and development opportunities. \n The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to manage and prioritise their own caseload, whilst working as a member of the team. You will need to be qualified and professionally registered as a social worker, have knowledge of current legislation and regulations, and have demonstrated your experience and abilities in respect of working in partnership with children, young people, families and partner agencies. \n You will support the team by responding to and undertaking a variety of contacts and referrals and assessments, including Fostering Duty; providing advice and information to colleagues and external professionals; collaboratively working using the Family Partnership Model within the Local Authority. Your role is to support placements for children and young people, including: working with complex families who may be in the child in need, child protection, and legal arenas; completing special guardianship assessments of applicants; co-ordinating support arrangements and adoption support fund applications; undertaking annual reviews of support plans; delivering workshops, training, and facilitating support groups; and making onward referrals. You will need to understand the support needs and legislation that applies to SGO families who live in England, the UK, and internationally. \n The role will require you to complete support needs assessments to identify areas of support for families. You will need to be flexible and able to undertake visits and attend multi-agency meetings. You will attend court and be skilled in completing assessments and reports for court. \n We are looking for applicants who will be confident in working with children and young people in sometimes difficult situations, their carers, birth parents, and other professionals. You will have knowledge of therapeutic parenting or have a willingness to learn about this style of parenting, and be able to offer proactive support and reflection regarding children’s presentation and behaviours linking to attachment, secure base and trauma related theory. \n Our commitment to you is a competitive package, outstanding support from experienced managers, a manageable workload, regular supervision, quality training and the opportunity to build on your strengths and develop your skills. Ofsted published the recent inspection report, and Salford’s Children’s Services has been rated overall as ‘Good’, but with an ‘Outstanding’ rating for our care leaver support and ‘Outstanding’ for leadership. \n Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the Gov website for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. \n Privacy Statement and Data Protection \n Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. \n To Apply \n If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salford Fostering Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

We are looking for warm, positive and respectful individuals who are committed to providing person centred support to individuals in Swinton, Salford. As a member of our team, you will support people with a physical disability, helping them with daily tasks to promote independence and lead fulfilling, valued lives. \n Your role will include: \n\n • Providing practical and emotional support to people with physical disabilities and complex health needs\n, • Developing the independence of service users by supporting them to access the community\n, • Working effectively as part of a team and working on your own initiative\n\n This position is perfect for those eager to learn new skills and seeking a rewarding job that offers career advancement in the health and social care sector. \n No prior experience is necessary — if you possess the right values, aptitude, and passion, we encourage you to apply. \n Vacancy Reference Number: 90546 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. \n Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. \n Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. \n Applications are reviewed as they are received; we do not provide feedback at the application stage. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex mental health needs. \n This role involves supporting children and adolescents with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and other additional needs. You will play a vital role in helping young people feel safe, understood, and supported in their daily lives. \n The Role \n As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will: \n\n • Provide consistent emotional support and reassurance to children experiencing anxiety, distress, or behavioural challenges.\n, • Support children with autism and ADHD to manage routines, transitions, and sensory sensitivities.\n, • Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mealtimes, hygiene, and maintaining a structured routine.\n, • Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies in line with care plans.\n, • Safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using PMVA techniques where necessary.\n, • Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care provided and incidents.\n, • Promote a safe, nurturing, structured, and stimulating environment tailored to individual needs.\n\n Requirements \n\n • Minimum 6 months UK experience working as a Mental Health Support Worker.\n, • Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour.\n, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).\n, • In date PMVA training (or willingness to do).\n\n What we’re looking for \n\n • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and professional boundaries.\n, • Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.\n, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).\n, • In-date PMVA training (or willingness to complete training).\n, • Ability to provide a clinical reference.\n\n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive pay rates - £22.25 to £28 per hour.\n, • Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability.\n, • Ongoing opportunities for professional development.\n, • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.\n\n Why Join MedGen Healthcare? \n MedGen Healthcare is a CQC-regulated provider delivering high-quality care across the community, from non-complex to highly complex packages. \n We value our support workers and recognise the essential role you play in delivering safe and compassionate care. We provide a supportive environment where your expertise is respected and developed. \n Important \n MedGen Healthcare does not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Mental Health Social Worker \n\n • Location: Salford Civic\n, • Job Type: Hybrid (up to 2 days work from home)\n, • Rate: £30 per hour\n\n We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Social Worker to join our Front Door team at Salford Civic. This role involves conducting visits and assessments in support of the contact team, offering a vital service in the community. Hybrid working options are available, allowing for up to two days of work from home per week. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' mental health needs.\n, • Collaborate closely with the contact team to provide timely and effective support.\n, • Make home visits to clients as part of the assessment and support process.\n, • Develop and implement tailored care plans based on assessment findings.\n, • Maintain accurate and detailed records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.\n, • Participate in regular team meetings to discuss cases and update on client progress.\n, • Provide crisis intervention as needed.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Social Worker with a current registration.\n, • Experience in mental health settings, particularly in conducting assessments and home visits.\n, • Strong understanding of mental health issues and the social factors that affect mental health.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.\n, • Proficient in maintaining accurate and detailed records.\n

Our client Manchester City Council are looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their MASH team. \n Key Role Accountabilities: \n Develop and manage a relationship to support service users and their families in line with statutory obligations through complex decision making to allow service users to access improved future opportunities. \n In conjunction with partner agencies and stakeholders, effectively assess and plan service users' individual needs to ensure positive outcomes for Manchester residents. \n Develop positive and effective solutions in all aspects of service delivery and engagement, focusing on the quality of outcomes for service users. \n Collaborate with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the service within Manchester City Council and partner organisations. \n Engage with stakeholders in the private and public sectors and across local communities to encourage a collaborative and transparent approach that promotes service users' needs across a range of existing and new initiatives. \n Efficiently maintain accurate and appropriate records in accordance with statutory targets and City Council, local and national policy and procedures to evidence achievement of service targets and improvements in delivery. \n Roles at this level may be required to manage a range of assigned resources, which may be human, financial or other, to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery. Staff management duties may be either through direct line management of a team (including appraisals, performance management and other duties) or through matrix management of a virtual team of officers. \n Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement. \n Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications \n Role portfolio: \n The Adult Social Care (ASC) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) & Early Help & Targeted Support Team will deal with new contacts that could range from advice and guidance, concerns for welfare and safeguarding concerns. To make every contact count to enable adults to have choice and control, maintain their independence, wellbeing, safety and mitigation of avoidable risk or harm. \n Within the ASC MASH & Early Help & Targeted Support Team, information from different agencies will be collated using a strengths-based conversation model to inform what proportionate action may be required. As a result, the agencies using an multi disciplinary team (MDT) model will be able to act in a timely, coordinated and consistent way to enable adults to achieve their desired outcomes to live their best lives. \n The MASH & Early Help & Targeted Support Team involves representation from the City Council, Police, Health and other partners working together in the same location. Virtual links will exist to other services and agencies, such as Primary Care, VCSE, probation, housing and early help services. \n A key facet of the role will be supporting and integrating MASH with the delivery of the Early Help workstream of Better Outcomes Better Lives (BOBL) programme. BOBL is Adult Social Care's central long-term transformation programme, of practice-led change focused on supporting the people of Manchester to achieve better life outcomes with less dependence on formal care. \n The aim of the Early Help workstream is to develop a new integrated Adult's Front Door model where professional capacity in the form of the Early Help & Targeted Support Team will work with the ASC Contact Centre function to ensure that the right tools, skills and knowledge are available to support the best outcomes by making every contact count. \n \n \n \n Technical Requirements (Role Specific) \n\n • Social Work Qualification\n, • Willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check\n, • Registered with Social Work England\n, • Willingness to travel to any location within the boundaries of the city of Manchester\n\n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n\n \n *Terms & Conditions apply \n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. \n Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client, a Greater Manchester Council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH Team. \n Fantastic payrate of £39 per hour! \n Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! \n Responsibilities of this role: \n\n • Triaging incoming safeguarding referrals and completing initial risk assessments to determine required intervention levels.\n, • Gathering and analysing information from key partner agencies including health, education, police, and early help.\n, • Applying local threshold guidance to decide pathways such as Level 2, 3 or 4 intervention, early help, statutory action, or signposting.\n, • Maintaining accurate, confidential records in line with GDPR and statutory safeguarding procedures.\n, • Offering safeguarding advice and consultation to multi-agency professionals.\n, • Participating in multi-agency strategy discussions to support coordinated safeguarding responses.\n, • Ensuring timely decision-making that prioritises the safety and welfare of children and young people.\n\n Requirements of this role: \n\n • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.\n, • Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker\n\n Benefits of working through Reed, include: \n\n • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.\n, • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.\n, • Free CV building and Interview support.\n, • Free DBS checks.\n, • Weekly payroll.\n, • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.\n, • CPD contributions.\n, • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.\n, • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.\n\n Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Adults Senior Social Worker to join their Early Support team. \n Key Role Accountabilities: \n\n • Be responsible for carrying out social work duties, including care co-ordination, in relation to the most complex cases requiring the highest levels of skills, knowledge, and professional expertise.\n, • Undertake a key role in cooperation with partners and stakeholders to ensure safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to protect individuals.\n, • Identify, challenge and develop solutions to any possible safeguarding risks for vulnerable residents of the city.\n, • Work in conjunction with and provide consultation to partner agencies to deliver effective planning to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable residents of Manchester. This will include representing the City Council at a range of meetings, proceedings and reviews as required.\n, • Actively engage in team and service development including the promotion of innovative and new ideas and techniques to improve service performance and outcomes.\n, • Efficiently prepare and produce high quality documentation and reports and contribute to effective data recording in accordance with statutory accountabilities and timescales to improve outcomes and the safeguarding of individuals.\n, • Proactively establish, develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders to provide individuals with the opportunity to access suitable services which will assist them in achieving their agreed goals.\n, • Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement. Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.\n\n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n\n \n *Terms & Conditions apply \n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. \n Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Social Worker - Duty and Advice \n\n • Location: Oldham\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n\n Join our multi-agency team as a Duty and Advice Social Worker, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding children and families in Greater Manchester. This position involves working closely with various agencies including the police, health services, community safety, and adult social care to ensure effective communication and decision-making. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Respond promptly to contacts made to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), assessing the needs and risks to determine the most appropriate services for support and safeguarding.\n, • Communicate effectively with families, partner agencies, and the public to gather detailed information necessary for informed, evidence-based decision-making.\n, • Ensure all decisions align with practice standards and statutory duties, maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.\n, • Collaborate with team members from different agencies to enhance service delivery and outcomes for children and families.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Social Worker with registration.\n, • Proven experience in a similar role within a multi-agency setting.\n, • Strong understanding of statutory social work functions and confident in making threshold decisions.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of handling sensitive situations with empathy and discretion.\n, • Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions quickly.\n\n \n

OUTBOUND CUSTOMER SUCCESS ADVISOR \n Salford - Parking onsite \n Monday- Friday (Fulltime in the office) \n 9am-5pm \n £13.33 per hour (£26k) \n ASAP - End of August (Possibility to be extended or taken on permanently for the right person) \n Are you ready to make a difference in the retail appliance industry? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic Outbound Customer Success Advisor to join their growing team at their head office in Salford! If you thrive in a high-volume call environment and enjoy helping customers succeed, we want to hear from you! \n What You'll Do: As a pivotal member of the team, your mission will be to connect with customers and enhance their experience with our client's Reward scheme. Here's what you can expect to do: \n\n • Engage Customers: Reach out to customers who have onboarded but haven't yet claimed their rewards, guiding them through the claims process with care and clarity.\n, • Support Onboarding: Assist customers who faced challenges during onboarding, diagnosing issues and ensuring they complete the process smoothly.\n, • Customer Satisfaction Checks: Follow up with customers who have recently had products installed to gauge their satisfaction with the product and service.\n, • Issue Logging: Identify and log any concerns raised, escalating issues as needed to ensure prompt resolutions.\n, • Quote Progression: Contact customers who have requested quotes but haven't provided necessary information to move forward.\n, • Follow-Up: Reconnect with customers who haven't responded to previous requests for additional information.\n, • Remove Blockers: Work diligently to eliminate any obstacles in the quoting process, striving to convert more inquiries into booked and paid installations.\n, • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all calls, outcomes and customer interactions in the CRM system.\n, • Feedback Loop: Collaborate closely with the Customer Service Manager to report common issues or trends.\n, • Brand Representation: Always represent the company professionally, reflecting brand values and building customer trust.\n\n What We're Looking For: To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualities: \n\n • Rapport Builder: An ability to connect quickly with customers and maintain a friendly telephone manner.\n, • Problem Solver: A keen mindset for identifying key issues and offering effective resolutions.\n, • Efficient Worker: An organised and conscientious approach to managing multiple call types throughout your day.\n, • Tech-Savvy: Basic IT literacy to effectively utilise CRM systems and tools.\n\n Performance Measures: Your success will be measured by: \n\n • The number of successfully completed calls leading to customer onboarding.\n, • The number of quotes progressed to booked and paid.\n, • Call volume and quality against set targets.\n, • The number of 4- and 5-star customer reviews generated as a result of your outbound efforts.\n\n Apply Now! \n Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. \n Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. \n Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Our client, a Greater Manchester Council is seeking an Adults Advanced Practitioner to join their MASH Team. \n Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour! \n Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! \n Responsibilities of this role: \n\n • Provide advanced social work expertise within the Adult MASH service, supporting complex safeguarding cases and high-risk situations.\n, • Lead on the screening, triage and decision-making of safeguarding concerns and referrals.\n, • Undertake complex assessments, safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments for adults at risk.\n, • Offer guidance, support and informal supervision to Social Workers and less experienced team members.\n, • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including Police, Health, Housing and Legal Services.\n, • Apply expert knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act and safeguarding legislation.\n, • Chair and contribute to strategy discussions, safeguarding meetings and multi-agency forums where appropriate.\n, • Provide professional challenge and support effective risk management and safeguarding planning.\n, • Promote and embed strengths-based, person-centred practice across the service.\n, • Monitor and support the quality of practice, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, policies and procedures.\n, • Assist Team Managers with mentoring, performance development and practice improvement initiatives.\n, • Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records and reports.\n, • Support service development, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement within the Adult MASH.\n, • Drive positive outcomes, independence and wellbeing for vulnerable adults through effective safeguarding interventions.\n\n Requirements of this role: \n\n • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.\n, • Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker\n\n Benefits of working through Reed, include: \n\n • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.\n, • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.\n, • Free CV building and Interview support.\n, • Free DBS checks.\n, • Weekly payroll.\n, • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.\n, • CPD contributions.\n, • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.\n, • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.\n\n Does this role interest you? Apply today!

We are seeking individuals who are strong, resilient, warm, motivated, and approachable with a strong value base to support service users with complex learning disabilities and physical health support needs to live within their own tenancies. \n We support service users in all aspects of their daily living, promoting choice, independence inclusive of personal care and moving and handling tasks, inclusion and wellbeing. You must have skills and/or knowledge in re-enablement principles. Working as part of our Swinton based team on a rota basis which does include sleep in shifts, you will deliver flexible, person centred support. Experience is essential. \n Relief Support Worker Duties: \n\n • Providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support\n, • Assisting Service Users to participate in the local community\n, • Ability to work flexibly in shifts over the weekend including waking nights\n, • Develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships with service users\n, • Collaborating with colleagues, families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service\n\n As a Creative Support Bank Staff member you will have access to our free app which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country, provides information on the service and shifts as well as directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis. 12 months prior experience is essential for this role. \n Vacancy Reference Number: 93309 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. \n Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Our client, a Greater Manchester Council, is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Assessment & Intervention Team. \n Fantastic payrate of £39 per hour! \n Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! \n Responsibilities of this role: \n\n • Undertake statutory assessments and interventions under the Children Act 1989 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.\n, • Work directly with children and families to develop and implement child protection plans, child in need plans, and support care proceedings where necessary.\n, • Apply a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to support families in making sustainable changes and reducing risk.\n, • Collaborate with multi-agency professionals including health, education, and police to ensure coordinated and effective safeguarding responses.\n, • Facilitate family meetings and planning sessions to empower families in identifying solutions and building resilience.\n, • Maintain accurate and timely case records, ensuring all practice is compliant with relevant legislation and statutory guidance.\n, • Manage a varied caseload, balancing urgent safeguarding concerns with longer-term support and intervention.\n, • Participate in reflective supervision and contribute to continuous service improvement through feedback and learning.\n\n Requirements of this role: \n\n • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.\n, • Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience\n\n Benefits of working through Reed, include: \n\n • Complete initial and core assessments for children and families in line with statutory requirements.\n, • Undertake Section 47 child protection enquiries and contribute to strategy discussions.\n, • Develop and implement child-centered care plans that promote safety, stability, and well-being.\n, • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated interventions.\n, • Prepare and present reports for Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Reviews, and court proceedings.\n, • Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and local policies.\n, • Engage with families to build trust and promote positive change through early intervention and support.\n\n Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Registered Manager \n\n • Hourly Rate: £40 to £45\n, • Job Type: full time Temp role\n, • Location: Swinton M27\n\n We are seeking a Registered Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care and development for young people. This role involves full management responsibilities including staff supervision, budget handling, and ensuring compliance with national regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential childcare management and a commitment to enhancing service responsiveness and outcomes for young people and their families. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Lead and manage a staff team to ensure the home provides the best possible outcomes for all young people.\n, • Develop the service to be responsive to the needs of service users and their families.\n, • Take full management responsibility for the home, including managing staff, budgets, and resources.\n, • Ensure compliance with nationally defined regulations and standards.\n, • Be directly involved in the care and development of young people, ensuring their plans are appropriate and their views are considered.\n, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of services, resources, and developments relevant to the care of young people.\n, • Manage recruitment, training, and development of staff to maintain appropriate staffing levels.\n, • Assess risk factors associated with new admissions.\n, • Maintain registration with Ofsted and meet all statutory requirements.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Final level professional qualification Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.\n, • Minimum of two years' experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children within the last five years.\n, • At least one year's experience in a supervisory and management role in a care setting.\n, • Proven ability to deliver effective outcomes and manage a complex service environment.\n, • Extensive experience in managing and supervising a range of staff.\n, • Substantial experience working with complex young people and families.\n, • Detailed knowledge of National Quality Standards, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Safeguarding Frameworks.\n, • Enhanced DBS clearance and registration with Social Work England if a Social Worker.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.\n, • Secure, user-friendly online system for timesheet management.\n, • Self-service portal for holiday requests, payslips, and employment documents.\n, • Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and reward schemes.\n, • Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday arrangements, and maternity benefits.\n, • Opportunities to work with a range of leading UK employers across the public and private sectors.\n\n To apply for this Registered Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role

Creative Support is seeking warm, reliable, and proactive Support Workers to join our friendly team in Manchester. We provide quality care and support for individuals with learning disabilities in a vibrant service where no two days are the same. \n You will provide 1:1 support for an individual with autism and a learning disability in various activities, including employment, volunteering, community engagement, and daily living tasks at home. We are looking for someone with a great sense of humor who enjoys being part of an energetic team. \n Your role will include encouraging engagement in exciting social activities both within and outside the home, and developing warm, trusting relationships with service users and their families, ensuring they enjoy their time to the fullest. \n A clean and valid UK manual driving license is essential for this role. \n Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. \n Vacancy Reference Number:93651 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number \n Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. \n Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, we are also unable to accept Skilled Worker Visas.

Our client, a Greater Manchester Council is seeking an Adults Advanced Practitioner to join their Urgent Care Team. \n Fantastic payrate of £32 per hour! \n Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! \n Responsibilities of this role: \n\n • Lead on complex, high-risk and urgent adult social care cases, providing expert professional oversight.\n, • Undertake advanced assessments, risk assessments and care planning for adults with complex needs.\n, • Support crisis intervention, hospital avoidance and safe discharge planning.\n, • Provide coaching, mentoring and practice guidance to Social Workers and newly qualified staff.\n, • Act as a key source of professional expertise within the Urgent Care Team.\n, • Support the Team Manager in driving high standards of practice and service delivery.\n, • Chair or contribute to complex case discussions, professional meetings and multi-disciplinary forums.\n, • Promote strengths-based practice, positive risk-taking and person-centred approaches.\n, • Work closely with Health colleagues, Community Services, Housing and partner agencies to coordinate urgent interventions.\n, • Apply expert knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding legislation.\n, • Support quality assurance activities, case audits and continuous service improvement.\n, • Ensure accurate and timely recording, report writing and statutory compliance.\n, • Escalate risks appropriately and provide professional challenge where required.\n, • Deliver positive outcomes for adults requiring urgent intervention, crisis support and care management.\n\n Requirements of this role: \n\n • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.\n, • Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker\n\n Benefits of working through Reed, include: \n\n • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.\n, • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.\n, • Free CV building and Interview support.\n, • Free DBS checks.\n, • Weekly payroll.\n, • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.\n, • CPD contributions.\n, • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.\n, • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.\n\n Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Are you a warm and caring person looking for a meaningful career? Join our team in Wythenshawe, Manchester as a learning disabilities Support Worker. You don’t need experience, full training and support will be given. You get to work for a not-for-profit care provider that has changed the lives of the people it supports for over 30 years. \n “The best thing about working here is the range of activities I get to do, today I am supporting Sam to go to the Zoo. Sam loves the animals and it’s a really fun day. Tomorrow it’s swimming with the girls and Sunday morning we will be off to church. I love my job!” – Maria, Support Worker \n We have a range of flexible hours to suit you and your family. The service supports individuals with learning disabilities and is located in Wythenshawe, Manchester with excellent public transport by bus and tram. We are only 20 minutes away from Sale, Chorlton, Didsbury, Cheadle and Manchester Airport. \n Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010. \n Vacancy Reference Number: 93304 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number \n Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010. \n Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. \n We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK- this post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

We are seeking warm-hearted, adaptable, and driven Extra Care Support Workers to join our brand new Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside Extra Care Service. Our mission is to enable older adults to enjoy a vibrant and independent lifestyle. \n As a member of our team, you will: \n -Offer respectful personal care, as well as practical and emotional support to older adults \n -Enhance clients’ quality of life by promoting their independence and encouraging an active, fulfilling lifestyle \n -Work in partnership with clients, their families, and other professionals to deliver a consistent and coordinated service \n No prior experience is necessary for this role. What matters most is having a warm, caring, and respectful personality. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates, and individuals eager to begin a career in social care. \n Flexibility is key to meeting the needs of our service, and you should be prepared to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required. \n Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010 \n Vacancy Reference Number: 90577 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number \n Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. \n Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. \n Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. \n \n We are looking for a confident Mental Health Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. \n \n You’ll be working 42 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kenney House. \n \n Requirements of 6 months minimum Mental Health experience for this role \n \n Cygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs. \n \n We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service. \n \n At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. \n \n You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work. \n \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. \n \n Your day-to-day… \n\n • \n Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care \n Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support \n • \n Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way \n • \n Assist with medical & welfare needs \n • \n Report on medical & welfare needs as required \n • \n Safeguard \n • \n Maintain a safe, clean environment for all \n\n \n Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… \n\n • \n Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime \n • \n Salary: £13.15 per hour. \n • \n Regular coaching & appraisal \n • \n Expert supervision & peer support \n • \n Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme \n\n \n You are… \n\n • \n Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives \n • \n An excellent communicator & a good team player \n • \n Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment \n • \n Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence \n\n \n Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Support Worker (Care Leavers & Young People)\n \n Location: Manchester \n Hours: Rotational shifts including early, mid and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays \n About the Role\n You will be working in a supported accommodation service for young people and care leavers aged 18-25. We are looking for a passionate and resilient Support Worker to empower young adults to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to sustain their own tenancies and achieve positive outcomes. \n The successful candidate will hold a caseload of customers and provide person-centred support, helping individuals overcome barriers and work towards their goals. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Manage a caseload of young people and care leavers.\n, • Develop and review person-centred support plans.\n, • Assist customers to build independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management and accessing community services.\n, • Support customers to engage with education, training and employment opportunities.\n, • Provide practical and emotional support to help customers achieve their goals.\n, • Complete risk assessments, support plans and case notes.\n, • Work closely with social workers, local authority teams, health professionals and partner agencies.\n, • Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all customers.\n, • Support customers to maintain successful tenancies and prepare for move-on accommodation.\nEssential Criteria\n\n, • Experience supporting young people, care leavers, vulnerable adults or individuals with complex needs.\n, • Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Ability to manage challenging situations professionally.\n, • Good IT and record-keeping skills.\n, • Flexible approach to working a rota, including weekends and bank holidays.\nDesirable\n\n, • Experience within supported housing, homelessness, youth services or leaving care services.\n, • Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and tenancy sustainment.\n\n

Are you a motivated team leader with an eye for detail wanting to bring your skills to a global, difference-making company? You've come to the right place. \n As long as you're ready to lead by example and champion a customer-first mindset, you can make a difference as a Store Manager at Specsavers Middleton. Alongside your hard work keeping our store and team running like clockwork, we'll support you to grow your skills even further than you thought possible. You'll be at the forefront of bringing better hear and eye care to your community, while progressing your career and supporting others to do the same. In short, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. \n Our store \n Based in Middleton, our store has progression opportunities! \n What's on offer? \n As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: \n\n • Full time hours - 40 - weekend working is essential \n, • Salary - up to £36,500 (depending on experience) \n, • Incentives around KPIs\n, • 33 days holiday - including your birthday off \n, • £1 a day parking in Middleton \n, • We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too\n, • Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings\n, • WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most\n, • Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app \n, • Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family\n, • Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!\n, • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay\n\n What we're looking for? \n\n • Great communicator \n, • Experience in managing teams \n, • Eye for detail \n, • Be flexible and adaptable \n, • Passionate people person \n, • Organised \n, • Hard worker \n\n Desirable skills: \n\n • Experience working in optics business \n\n Find out more \n If you have everything we're looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we're excited to hear from you. We can't wait for you to apply!

Our Client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Advice and Guidance Service. \n Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour! \n Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! \n Responsibilities of this role: \n\n • Screen and assess contacts received by Children's Services, identifying levels of need, risk, and appropriate interventions.\n, • Undertake robust safeguarding decision-making, ensuring children and young people receive the right support at the right time.\n, • Apply David Thorpe's Conversational Model to engage with children, families, and professionals, gathering and analysing relevant information.\n, • Conduct timely assessments of risk and protective factors, making evidence-based recommendations and referrals.\n, • Work collaboratively with Family Help, Early Help, and partner agencies to ensure effective multi-agency responses and seamless service delivery.\n, • Provide advice, guidance, and consultation to professionals regarding safeguarding concerns and thresholds for intervention.\n, • Maintain accurate, high-quality records and reports in line with statutory requirements, policies, and procedures.\n, • Manage a fast-paced workload, prioritising competing demands while maintaining high standards of professional practice and safeguarding outcomes.\n\n Requirements of this role: \n\n • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.\n, • Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker\n\n Benefits of working through Reed, include: \n\n • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.\n, • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.\n, • Free CV building and Interview support.\n, • Free DBS checks.\n, • Weekly payroll.\n, • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.\n, • CPD contributions.\n, • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.\n, • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.\n\n Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Behaviour Support Assistant Behaviour Support Assistant Manchester | Full-Time | £500 - £600 per week Do you enjoy helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Empowering Learning are recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants for specialist schools across Manchester. You'll work with pupils displaying: SEMH Autism ADHD Challenging Behaviour Emotional Regulation NeedsIdeal backgrounds include: Residential Care Youth Work Behaviour Mentor Children's Residential Care Worker Responsibilities De-escalation Emotional regulation Positive behaviour support Building trusting relationships Supporting learningTraining and ongoing support provided. Why Join Empowering Learning? Competitive daily rates of pay. Long-term opportunities with potential permanent contracts. Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement. Access to free CPD and safeguarding training. Opportunities to work in outstanding SEND schools across Manchester. Pension scheme available. Weekly pay. Safeguarding Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, reference checks and safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Equal Opportunities Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Apply Today! If you're ready to start a rewarding career supporting children with SEND, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact the Manchester SEND Team at Empowering Learning to find out more

We are looking for a passionate Senior Support Worker who personally wants to make a difference in the lives of young people. As a Senior you will lead a team of support workers to deliver a high standard of care at all times. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare - Experience working with Young People with Learning Difficulties or Emotional Behavioural Difficulties. - Good written and verbal communication skills If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: -Excellent rates of pay - Flexible working hours - Paid holiday - Ongoing career progression The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants

Support Worker – Greater Manchester (M12) Pay: £14.25 to £16.35 per hour, part-time and full-time hours available. With three decades of experience supporting people across health and social care, at Newcross Healthcare we believe in doing what is right, even when no one is watching. Every voice matters and every person counts. Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care, and great care is never delivered alone. We are looking for an exceptional Support Worker to join the Newcross team in Manchester. You will be part of a supportive and rewarding environment where your care, commitment and compassion truly make a difference. What you’ll do: As a Support Worker, you will deliver person-centred care and emotional support to individuals in a variety of settings, including residential homes, supported living, and the community. You will help people live more independently, build confidence and lead fulfilling lives. What you need: Eligibility to work in the UK A minimum of 6 months of paid UK care experience in the last 3 years Relevant registration for applicants in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland (e.g. SSSC, SCW, NISCC) – not required in England Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Personal qualities aligned with our values: Integrity, Respect, Empathy and Teamwork Your benefits: Flexible Shifts: Choose when and where you work with our HealthForceGo app Part-time and full-time hours: are available Same-Day Pay: Access up to 50% of your earnings instantly Free Training & Development: Unlimited access to hundreds of courses with FuturU Exclusive Discounts: Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts with Perks at Work Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every nurse or carer you refer How to Apply: If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to join a team that values integrity, respect, empathy and teamwork, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become a valued member of the Newcross team. NXMAN

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Complex Safeguarding team. About the Candidate: We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with adolescents, who have excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of social work and exploitation and who can be creative and innovative in their work. We are looking for workers with a passion for creative direct work approaches, tenacity, and trauma informed ways of working. We would welcome applications from the global majority and specifically males as we are under represented in the area. Experience of working directly with communities is desirable.Responsibilities You will support the locality social work teams in accessing, supporting, and disrupting exploitative abuse and supporting children and their families with recovery from this harm You will consult with partner agencies about individual children presenting with indicators of exploitative abuse and / or Serious Violence worries, you will log the consultations, analysis and recommendations on the Liquid Logic system, ensuring a Complex Safeguarding footprint, to support future & current planning. You will expedite safeguarding concerns into existing pathways to access the right support for the child and family. You will be required to attend Strategy Meetings and planning meetings and complete concise reports to share with the school and Children's Services whilst offering your analysis and advice as a Social Worker relating to the next step. You will support Police with operations that aim to tackle and disrupt exploitation, including outreach work in Manchester City Centre. You will directly work with children at risk of and those experiencing exploitative abuse and / or those affected by Serious Violence. You will be creative in your planning and utilise a variety of resources to enhance your engagement with the child. You will be passionate about trauma informed and relationship-based practice, and you will champion positive language across your professional networks to ensure that the child is advocated for in an appropriate way. You will develop and sustain strong working relationships with partners across the city, inclusive of the voluntary sector. You will be flexible and tenacious in your practice demonstrating creativity in your work doing 'whatever it takes', whilst developing positive relationships based on trust with vulnerable children. You will be based within the Complex Safeguarding Multiagency Hub, with GMP Police Officers, NHS Specialist Nurse, Early Help, MFH Team and the Children's Society to deliver the best possible response to those experiencing exploitation and / or serious violence. A key part of the role is to work with colleagues in social work teams across the city to support and advise on exploitation issues. You will champion the Trusted Relationship Model and utilise the Clinical Psychologist sessions that support professional networks to unpick the trauma the child has suffered to understand the child's presentation and how best to engage them. You will be expected to undertake assessments of risk and implement robust safety planning and deliver bespoke interventions with the child to achieve multiagency disruption of abuse and reduction of harm.Essential requirements for the role: Social Work Qualification and registered with Social Work England Driving Licence and access to a car Previous Social Work experience and completion of ASYE Experience of completing assessments, detailed plans, and producing and delivering training/Supervision to a wide range of professionals Working in a multi-agency setting and developing positive and meaningful relationships with colleagues within Education, health, Police and wider organisations supporting children Good IT skills and ability to use Microsoft systems and navigate recording systems. Undertake effective direct work with children and families and ability to build trusted relationships with teenagers Understand factors that impact children including abuse, neglect, and extra-familial Harm Deliver performance management and service improvement. Understand the law and the family justice system undertaking ongoing researchBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Youth Worker/ Behaviour Mentor Empowering Learning are working closely with a vibrant behavioural school, supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties in Salford. The ideal candidate should be resilient and confident supporting children with Autism ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD, Challenging Behaviours. Your Role As a Youth Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting special needs children in their academic and personal development. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing one-on-one and group assistance to students with social and emotional difficulty. - Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to create tailored learning plans. - Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment. - Assisting with daily activities, personal care, and promoting independence. Requirements - Experience working with SEMH children is preferred but not essential. - Passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude. -Enhanced DBS on Update Service / or commitment to apply Please contact Kiera from Empowering Learning on (url removed) (phone number removed) to be put forward Location Greater Manchester Full-time 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Pay £16.79 per hour #INDMAN

Mental Health Recovery Worker (Female Only) Location: 142 Dickenson Road, Manchester M14 5HT Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 9am-5pm (Comfortable working on a 6-day rota Monday-Saturday, and taking part in on-call duties (receive a day back in TOIL for Saturday's shifts)). Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31 per annum Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. About the Role We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Worker to join our Women’s Supported Housing Service in Manchester. You’ll play a key role in helping women maintain their tenancies, develop life skills, and thrive in their community. At Waythrough, we put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do -ensuring they are fully involved in decisions that shape their future. What You’ll Do Support women in developing personal recovery and support plans to achieve their goals and aspirations. Promote independence through practical help with daily living, tenancy management, budgeting, and personal development. Encourage access to education, employment, training, and leisure opportunities. Maintain accurate and confidential case notes using our IT systems. Liaise with GPs, local councils, and community organisations to ensure holistic support. Help promote the service within the local community. To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need to Be: Experienced in the mental health or social care field. Compassionate, consistent, and flexible in their approach. A great communicator who can build trust and rapport with people from all walks of life. Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team. Comfortable working on a 6-day rota Monday-Saturday, and taking part in on-call duties (receive a day back in TOIL if worked Saturday shift). Passionate about breaking down stigma and empowering others to lead fulfilling lives. To view the full job and person specification, please click here. What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% Life assurance (3× annual salary) Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals £500 Recommend a Friend bonus Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Inclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation

Senior Support Worker Sale, Manchester £26,130 per annum, and increases to £26,793 - Once 6-month probation is passed. Full or Part Time opportunities available. Additional payments for night shifts (£12 per night - £55 for sleep-in) Have you worked in an adult social care or nursing setting? Experience of being a team leader or have at least 1 year of care experience? Do you want to progress to a Senior Support Worker? Then Stockdales is the company for you! A charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre, we have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities. We pride ourselves on supporting our residents and service users to live their best lives to the fullest. Offering, high quality health and personal care for long-term residents of all ages. We have five 'luxury' style homes in Sale, with modern interiors and state-of-the-art lifting equipment and mobility aids, along with a day service in Altrincham. Come and join the fun working environment here at Stockdales. You will be offering day to day, person centred care, which includes, activities and day trips planned weekly with residents and service users which includes – swimming, trips to the seaside, museums, sensory walks, and activity breaks across the country. What you will receive whilst working for us: A competitive salary Enhanced pay for bank holidays and on call Excellent internal and external training offered Comprehensive induction and ongoing training Mileage paid for travel during work hours 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays Increased holiday entitlement with service Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Access to Wage Stream Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids Life Insurance Scheme Monthly staff prize draw What we want in return: Ideally a minimum of 1 year experience working in care with the ability to lead shifts Caring, self-motivated staff members who have passion and want to help people with learning disabilities and complex health care needs Have basic IT skills-Microsoft word and email. Ability to read and write and have basic numeracy skills is essential to this role Be Prepared to undertake a professional qualification relevant to the role, such as a level 2/3 RQF/NVQ Commitment to training and to progress to a shift leader Committed, reliable and willing to work as part of a team Flexibility- willing to work weekends and bank holidays Satisfactory DBS check, 2 references You will go home at the end of your shift satisfied and feeling like you have made a big difference to the people you support. If this job is for you, we want to hear from you

Overview We have an opportunity available for a Senior Support Worker to join the team at Kingshill Residential Home based in Wigan, WN6 0AR. Please click here for further details about the service. Salary: £23,129.60 per annum, plus sleep-in shift allowance Hours: 32 per week, with additional sleep-in shifts required, paid at an additional rate This role is typically worked over four shifts per week, with at least two sleep-ins each week. Shifts include both late shifts (2:30pm-10:30pm) and early shifts (7:00am-3:00pm). In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to complete paperwork during regular office shifts. There are also opportunities to pick up extra sleep-in shifts in case of emergency cover. At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here. Responsibilities Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives and have some fun while doing it? Then the role of a Senior Support Worker might be perfect for you! As a Senior Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to supervise and delegate tasks to a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring that values-based support is delivered to the highest standards to the people we support. You'll be supporting adults with various conditions including LD, dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person-centered basis, from following care plans to administering medication and assisting with daily living. If you're ready to join our team and help, make a real difference, then apply now, and let's get started on this journey together! For further details you can review our full job description here Qualifications As Senior Support Worker you will supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities ensuring values based support is delivered to the highest standard so previous Support Worker experience is essential. You will be supporting adults with mental health illnesses on a person centred basis. Tasks will include following a care plan, medication administering, accessing the community & domestic tasks such as support with shopping and daily living tasks. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space. Benefits We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions. Our current benefits include: Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations) Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time) We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply Access to our library of learning through our e-portal Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care. We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion. Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses. We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum * Paid Sick leave Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom

We are proud to be working with an established provider of supported accommodation services for young care leavers and are looking for experienced Leaving Care Workers to join their rapidly expanding team in the Greater Manchester. On their behalf, we are seeking to identify passionate and enthusiastic Leaving Care Workers to join their growing portfolio of placements of young care leavers. As a Leaving Care Worker you will be committed to providing emotional and housing related support to young people in their transition to independence. We are looking for experienced individuals dedicated to providing a high standard of support to these disadvantaged young people. Successful applicants will have experience of working within a leaving care or supported housing environment, encouraging young people who present with emotional and behavioural difficulties and complex needs, to restore trust in others bringing about a strong foundation for their future. Candidates must also be a driver and have use of their own vehicle with business insurance. (Mileage will be paid) Candidates available for an immediate start will be given priority. Monday to Friday - 09:00-17:00 (with some flexibility) Temporary to permanent oppotunity for the right candidates

Our client Manchester City Council are looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their MASH team. Key Role Accountabilities: Develop and manage a relationship to support service users and their families in line with statutory obligations through complex decision making to allow service users to access improved future opportunities. In conjunction with partner agencies and stakeholders, effectively assess and plan service users' individual needs to ensure positive outcomes for Manchester residents. Develop positive and effective solutions in all aspects of service delivery and engagement, focusing on the quality of outcomes for service users. Collaborate with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the service within Manchester City Council and partner organisations. Engage with stakeholders in the private and public sectors and across local communities to encourage a collaborative and transparent approach that promotes service users' needs across a range of existing and new initiatives. Efficiently maintain accurate and appropriate records in accordance with statutory targets and City Council, local and national policy and procedures to evidence achievement of service targets and improvements in delivery. Roles at this level may be required to manage a range of assigned resources, which may be human, financial or other, to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery. Staff management duties may be either through direct line management of a team (including appraisals, performance management and other duties) or through matrix management of a virtual team of officers. Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement. Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications Role portfolio: The Adult Social Care (ASC) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) & Early Help & Targeted Support Team will deal with new contacts that could range from advice and guidance, concerns for welfare and safeguarding concerns. To make every contact count to enable adults to have choice and control, maintain their independence, wellbeing, safety and mitigation of avoidable risk or harm. Within the ASC MASH & Early Help & Targeted Support Team, information from different agencies will be collated using a strengths-based conversation model to inform what proportionate action may be required. As a result, the agencies using an multi disciplinary team (MDT) model will be able to act in a timely, coordinated and consistent way to enable adults to achieve their desired outcomes to live their best lives. The MASH & Early Help & Targeted Support Team involves representation from the City Council, Police, Health and other partners working together in the same location. Virtual links will exist to other services and agencies, such as Primary Care, VCSE, probation, housing and early help services. A key facet of the role will be supporting and integrating MASH with the delivery of the Early Help workstream of Better Outcomes Better Lives (BOBL) programme. BOBL is Adult Social Care's central long-term transformation programme, of practice-led change focused on supporting the people of Manchester to achieve better life outcomes with less dependence on formal care. The aim of the Early Help workstream is to develop a new integrated Adult's Front Door model where professional capacity in the form of the Early Help & Targeted Support Team will work with the ASC Contact Centre function to ensure that the right tools, skills and knowledge are available to support the best outcomes by making every contact count. Technical Requirements (Role Specific) Social Work Qualification Willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Registered with Social Work England Willingness to travel to any location within the boundaries of the city of ManchesterBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Foster Care Associates (The FCA)Role: Supervising Social WorkerBasic Salary: Up to £38,616.92 per annum - dependent upon experienceContract: Full Time, PermanentOffice Location: Chorley. Position is Homebased - with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Manchester and surrounding areas.BenefitsCompany Car or £2,000 Car Allowance30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + bank holidaysLife AssuranceCompany PensionOn-site Free ParkingEmployee Discount SchemeMedical Cash PlanAbout UsSet up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers.The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our head office is today.We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.Duties Will IncludeSupport foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster careSupport and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young peopleEnsure that foster parents fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and proceduresProvide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational StandardsWork in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family, e.g., respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks definedEnsure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentationAttend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of carePromote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local communityParticipate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basisUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F assessmentsYou Must HaveA Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights awayConfidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceContactFor an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Lorna Waite, Fostering Service Manager, on 07795 272123.To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.No agencies please.Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus.The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Greater Manchester Pay: £14 - £15 an hour Are you ready to become a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to change the lives of children and foster a positive culture? JM Workforce Services are currently working with a Children's Social Care provider, led by an experienced and respected Directorship and Responsible Individual (RI) and Registered Manager in recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a residential children’s home in Manchester. The organisation specialises in delivering exceptional residential care for children and young people with complex needs. United by a shared vision, they are committed to ensuring every child experiences the childhood they deserve—one enriched with joy, laughter, meaningful friendships, and opportunities for exploration and growth. You will be valued and celebrated for your individual talents and achievements, while becoming part of a supportive, inclusive team where belonging truly matters. This empowering environment encourages you to bring your whole self to work—your unique perspective, personality, and passion. WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIPS OR SWITCHES PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE DIRECT CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE What You Will Be Rewarded With: We put it back into our homes! Which means we can schedule more staff outings! Hourly rate is £14.00 - £15.00 per hour - £50 per sleep! 28 Days Holiday including bank holidays Access to be enrolled onto your Level 5 Qualifications Specialised training to tailor the needs of the home We’re looking for someone who: ● Has proven experience as a residential support worker within a residential children’s home setting. ● Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred). ● Level 3 /4 in Children and Young People’s Workforce (essential). ● Sound knowledge of Ofsted legislation, regulations, and best practices in childcare. ● A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Excited to make a difference with us? Apply today via CV Library