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Family Time Worker\n\n • Location: Bolton\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n\n We are seeking a dedicated Family Time Worker to join our team in Children's Services - Staying Safe. This role involves delivering high-quality interventions and ensuring positive outcomes for Looked After Children (LAC) and their families. The ideal candidate will work with vulnerable families who may have complex needs, across various settings, under the guidance of the Family Time Team Leaders. Day-to-Day of the Role:\n\n • Contribute to risk assessments and protect children and young people from danger, harm, and abuse.\n, • Plan and record interventions effectively to support and contribute to the overall assessment held by referring social care teams.\n, • Deliver quality interventions within the Framework for Action parenting capacity guidance.\n, • Offer support and evidence-based intervention around child development using EYFS (Early Years Framework Strategy) guidance and behaviour management strategies.\n, • Work in partnership with families on protection plans in their own home, where appropriate.\n, • Communicate and work with a range of professionals and agencies ensuring a seamless service for children and families, managing, and providing information to support effective decision-making.\n, • Escort children and families as appropriate and manage a caseload effectively, delivering and reporting on agreed work tasks.\n, • Support, mentor, and supervise students and volunteers across a range of service delivery.\nRequired Skills & Qualifications:\n\n, • Relevant level 3 qualification e.g., NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC, Early Years, Childcare, Health and Social Care, Youth and Community Studies.\n, • Experience of working with children and families support services provided by organisations and agencies across the Borough.\n, • Demonstrated ability to contribute to the protection of children by identifying and acting upon risks of danger, harm, and abuse.\n, • Excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively manage a caseload.\n, • Ability to develop and implement activities for all children including those with additional needs, disabilities, or behavioural problems.\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships.\nBenefits:\n\n, • Opportunities for professional development.\n, • Supportive team environment.\n, • Work that makes a difference in the community.\nHow to Apply:\n To apply for the Family Time Worker position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Ensure your application highlights your ability to meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Integrated front door team. \n Main Duties \n \n\n • The provision of a purposeful, professional social work duty service to children and families and partner agencies within the Integrated Front Door in accordance with statutory requirements and Departmental Policies.\n, • To contribute to the planning and development of the Team's and the Department's Referral and Assessment Services as required and as appropriate\n, • To participate in the organisation and administration of the work of the post so that the job of providing the service gets done.\n, • To provide management information to assist in the setting, implementing, and monitoring of the Department's strategies and services\n, • To contribute to the allocation of the work of the Team\n, • To participate in providing a duty service to all office visitors\n, • To gather information to decide if Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries are required or if a children and family needs assessment is needed\n, • To work directly with partner agencies and families offering advice and guidance using a range of social work knowledge and skills\n, • To contribute to 'front door' duty provision which involves the provision of generic advice and information to all office callers\n, • To arrange services and screen referrals which require further assessment\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 LAC/Care Leavers Team. \n Fantastic payrate of £37 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 • Manage a caseload of Looked After Children and Care Leavers, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and positive outcomes are achieved.\n, • Complete assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and reviews in line with legislation and local procedures.\n, • Undertake regular visits and direct work with children and young people, ensuring their views and wishes inform decision-making.\n, • Support care leavers in their transition to independence, including access to education, employment, training, housing, and health services.\n, • Work collaboratively with families, carers, partner agencies, and professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.\n, • Attend and contribute to Child Looked After Reviews, pathway planning meetings, and other multi-agency forums.\n, • Identify and manage risks, taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect vulnerable children and young people.\n, • Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records, reports, and assessments in accordance with statutory requirements and professional standards.\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!

Children's Locum Lawyer\n Location: BoltonRate: £55 - £65 per hourJob Type: Locum CRA Consulting are currently working with a local authority who are seeking an experienced Children's Social Care Locum Lawyer to join their legal services team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children's Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice and representation, supporting the Council on a range of complex and sensitive matters relating to safeguarding and children's services. The Role\n The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and conducting proceedings across a varied children's law caseload, including: \n\n • Public and private Children Act proceedings\n, • Care proceedings and safeguarding matters\n, • Adoption matters\n, • Forced marriage and female genital mutilation cases\n, • Education law matters\n, • Immigration-related issues affecting children\n\n You will work closely with social care teams and wider Council departments, providing clear, practical and solution-focused legal advice. About You\n The successful candidate will ideally have: \n\n • Experience working within a local authority or public sector legal team.\n, • Strong experience in children's social care law and Children Act proceedings.\n, • Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.\n, • Excellent advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills.\n, • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.\n, • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children's Lawyer looking for a rewarding locum assignment within a supportive legal services team. Apply below orfFor further information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact: Umar TawilCRA Consulting

Our Client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their MASH Team. \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 safeguarding contacts and referrals, identifying levels of need, risk, and appropriate interventions for children and families.\n, • Gather, analyse, and evaluate information from partner agencies to inform safeguarding decisions and threshold determinations.\n, • Undertake robust risk assessments and make timely recommendations regarding statutory intervention, early help, or universal services.\n, • Work collaboratively with police, health, education, and other partner agencies to ensure effective information sharing and multi-agency decision-making.\n, • Provide safeguarding advice, guidance, and consultation to professionals, agencies, and stakeholders.\n, • Ensure children at risk of harm are identified promptly and appropriate protective action is taken in accordance with legislation and local procedures.\n, • Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records, assessments, and reports in line with statutory requirements and service standards.\n, • Contribute to a fast-paced duty service, prioritising workload effectively while ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time.\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, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer. \n Fantastic payrate of £40 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 a variety of quality assurance activity to understand the practice and the services being delivered to our children and families. This will be underpinned by our practice approach, which includes relational and restorative practice principles. \n, • Support embedding practice standards and expectations.\n, • Offer high support and high challenge to enable consistently good outcomes for our children and families. \n, • Ensure quality case file audit recommendations/actions have been completed through tracking and dip sampling,\n, • Ensure learning has taken place and been embedded from audit cycles via dip sampling.\n, • Undertake specific audits and reviews as required.\n, • Collect and collate feedback from our children and families to support understanding the quality of practice.\n, • Contribute and work with managers across the service as part of the quality assurance framework to ensure that audits are influencing practice. \n, • Provide coaching to practitioners/audit pool to enable a shared understanding of audit purpose and support quality. \n, • Contribute to preparation of inspections across all practice areas. \n, • Contribute to workforce wide development when required.\n\n Requirements of this role: \n\n • 3 years plus Qualified Social Worker, ideally with supervisory experience. \n, • Ability to understand and apply ILACS framework and evaluation criteria.\n, • Ability to apply relational and restorative approaches to practice.\n, • Experience of supporting the learning and development of others.\n, • Experience of working with professional staff to support them to deliver high quality work.\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 Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Integrated front door team. Main Duties The provision of a purposeful, professional social work duty service to children and families and partner agencies within the Integrated Front Door in accordance with statutory requirements and Departmental Policies. To contribute to the planning and development of the Team's and the Department's Referral and Assessment Services as required and as appropriate To participate in the organisation and administration of the work of the post so that the job of providing the service gets done. To provide management information to assist in the setting, implementing, and monitoring of the Department's strategies and services To contribute to the allocation of the work of the Team To participate in providing a duty service to all office visitors To gather information to decide if Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries are required or if a children and family needs assessment is needed To work directly with partner agencies and families offering advice and guidance using a range of social work knowledge and skills To contribute to 'front door' duty provision which involves the provision of generic advice and information to all office callers To arrange services and screen referrals which require further assessmentBenefits 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

Data Engineer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Hybrid working from Bolton office Contract Type: 6 months fixed term contract, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience (pro rata) About the Group It's official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work for 2025! 88% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK-based company. With over 20 years' experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK, with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either 'Outstanding' or 'Good', something we are incredibly proud of. We also offer a 4-day working week – meaning you'll work 80% of the hours for 100% of the pay. This is available following the successful completion of your six-month probationary period and is a performance-based benefit. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to play a key role in developing and enhancing our organisation's data platform. You'll be responsible for designing, building and maintaining our SQL Server data warehouse and data integration solutions, ensuring high-quality, reliable data is available to support reporting analytics and business decision making. You'll also lead the consolidation of multiple legacy data sources into a single, scalable data warehouse helping to improve data quality, governance and performance across the Group. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Marketing, HR and Operations, you'll develop robust ETL processes, optimise SQL databases and create scalable data models that enable effective reporting and business intelligence. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of data within National Fostering Group, delivering solutions that support better outcomes for both our colleagues and the children and young people we care for. Please find a full list of responsibilities on the job description attached. Who We Are Looking For We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer with strong SQL Server expertise and a passion for building reliable, scalable data solutions. You'll have proven experience working with SQL Server technologies, including SSMS, SSIS and SSRS, alongside strong T-SQL development skills and experience designing ETL processes and data warehouse solutions. You'll be confident developing and optimising databases, data models and reporting structures that support business intelligence and operational reporting. You'll be a logical problem solver with excellent analytical skills, able to identify root causes and deliver practical and effective solutions. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience is essential. Please find a full list of criteria on the person specification attached. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including: 27 days' annual leave, increasing with service up to 32 days, plus bank holidays and a buy/sell holiday scheme Bonus schemes Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Our market-leading Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, also allows you to tailor your benefits package with options including: A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts Salary sacrifice Eco Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme Technology benefit And that's not all. We place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day knowing your work is making a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate safeguarding checks. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Job ID: (phone number removed)

Salesforce Developer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Salesforce Developer Location: Home Based with occasional travel required Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience About the Group It's official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work for 2025! 88% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK-based company. With over 20 years' experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK, with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either 'Outstanding' or 'Good', something we are incredibly proud of. We also offer a 4-day working week – meaning you'll work 80% of the hours for 100% of the pay. This is available following the successful completion of your six-month probationary period and is a performance-based benefit. About the Role We're looking for a talented Salesforce Developer to take ownership of our Salesforce platform, playing a key role in shaping how it supports our organisation now and into the future. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on development with platform ownership, helping to design, build and optimise Salesforce solutions that improve efficiency, automate business processes and enhance the experience of colleagues, foster carers and applicants alike. Working closely with stakeholders across recruitment, marketing, assessments and carer loyalty teams, you'll develop scalable solutions that support critical business functions, improve user journeys and drive continuous improvement across the organisation. You'll also lead on platform governance, integrations and best practice, ensuring Salesforce remains secure, reliable and aligned with our strategic priorities. Whether you're developing custom functionality, implementing automation or enhancing reporting and integrations, your expertise will have a direct impact on the way we recruit, support and retain foster carers across the UK. Please find a full list of responsibilities on the job description attached. Who We Are Looking For We're looking for an experienced Salesforce Developer with a strong technical background and a passion for creating innovative, scalable solutions. You'll have proven experience developing and configuring Salesforce, with expertise across Apex, Lightning Components, Flows, automation and platform customisation. You'll be confident managing integrations, maintaining data quality and translating business requirements into practical technical solutions. You'll be highly organised, proactive and able to build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience supporting business transformation, continuous improvement and platform governance would be highly advantageous. If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex challenges and making a real difference through technology, we'd love to hear from you. Please find a full list of criteria on the person specification attached. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including: 27 days' annual leave, increasing with service up to 32 days, plus bank holidays and a buy/sell holiday scheme Bonus schemes Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Our market-leading Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, also allows you to tailor your benefits package with options including: A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts Salary sacrifice Eco Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme Technology benefit And that's not all. We place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day knowing your work is making a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate safeguarding checks. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

ER Advisor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: ER Advisor Location: Hybrid working from Bolton Head Office Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term Contract / Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience About the Group It's official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work for 2025! 88% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK-based company. With over 20 years' experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK, with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either 'Outstanding' or 'Good', something we are incredibly proud of. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our People team, providing expert advice and support on a wide range of employee relations matters across the Group. Working closely with managers and colleagues, you'll provide guidance on areas including absence management, disciplinary and grievance cases, performance, capability, probation and flexible working. You'll help managers navigate formal processes confidently, ensuring cases are managed fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and company policies. Alongside managing employee relations casework, you'll maintain accurate records, produce documentation and identify trends that support continuous improvement across our People function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive working relationships, providing practical HR advice and making a real impact within a values-led organisation. Please find a full list of responsibilities on the job description attached. Who are we looking for We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations professional with a sound understanding of employment law and HR best practice. You'll have experience advising managers on a broad range of employee relations matters and be confident managing casework from initial advice through to resolution. You'll be organised, approachable and able to balance multiple priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused advice that supports both managers and employees. If you're passionate about delivering an outstanding People service and enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including: 27 days' annual leave, increasing with service up to 32 days, plus bank holidays and a buy/sell holiday scheme Bonus schemes Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Our market-leading Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, also allows you to tailor your benefits package with options including: A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts Salary sacrifice Eco Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme Technology benefit And that's not all. We place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day knowing your work is making a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate safeguarding checks. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Job ID: (phone number removed)

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN Support - Specialist Primary provision Full-Time | September | Bolton Posted by Demi @ Aspire People Aspire People are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary specialist provision in Bolton. This role offers the chance to work with children who have a range of mild to complex needs, including global delay, autism, and non-verbal communication, providing essential support and encouragement in their learning and development. About the Role: Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Bolton, BL1 Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, until July Salary: Competitive, based on experience Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with a range of needs, including global delay, autism, and those who are non-verbal. Assist in delivering personalised learning activities, helping children build communication, social, and cognitive skills. Help create and maintain a safe and inclusive space for children, promoting positive behaviour and independence. About You: Experience working with children with special educational needs in a specialist setting is ideal, mainstream is considered. Familiarity with working with children who have autism, global delay, and non-verbal communication. Compassionate, patient, and proactive, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit each child's individual needs. Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with the HLTA and other TAs to meet the needs of each child. Why Choose Aspire People? Ongoing support and professional development to enhance your skills and experience. Competitive pay and benefits. Work in a welcoming and inclusive school environment where your work will make a significant impact on the children's development. Opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a varied and fulfilling role, with the potential for future career progression. If you're passionate about working with children with special educational needs and want to contribute to their growth and development, we'd love to hear from you! To apply, please send your CV to Demi at Aspire People today. We look forward to hearing from you! 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. 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

Senior Quality Assurance administrator When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Administrator Location: Home Based Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £27,612 - £29,000 dependent on experience About the Group It's official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work for 2025! 88% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK-based company. With over 20 years' experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK, with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either 'Outstanding' or 'Good', something we are incredibly proud of. We also offer a 4-day working week – meaning you'll work 80% of the hours for 100% of the pay. This is available following the successful completion of your six-month probationary period and is a performance-based benefit. About the Role We're looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Quality Assurance Administrator to provide essential administrative and governance support across our Safeguarding, Quality Assurance and Clinical Services teams. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll help coordinate quality assurance activities, clinical governance and safeguarding processes, ensuring actions are tracked, governance requirements are met and accurate information is available to support effective decision-making. You'll play a key role in supporting audits, inspections, meetings, reporting and clinical administration helping to drive continuous improvement and maintain the high standards of care we provide across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across multiple teams and wants to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. Please find a full list of responsibilities on the job description attached. Who We Are Looking For We're looking for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. You'll have experience providing high-level administrative support within a governance, quality assurance, safeguarding, healthcare or social care environment and be confident managing multiple priorities whilst maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. You'll be comfortable working with data, producing reports and coordinating meetings, audits and action plans. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues across different teams and senior stakeholders. You'll be proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement, with a passion for supporting high-quality services that make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people. Please find a full list of criteria on the person specification attached. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including: 27 days' annual leave, increasing with service up to 32 days, plus bank holidays and a buy/sell holiday scheme Bonus schemes Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Our market-leading Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, also allows you to tailor your benefits package with options including: A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts Salary sacrifice Eco Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme Technology benefit And that's not all. We place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day knowing your work is making a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate safeguarding checks. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

Social Worker - MASH / Integrated Front Door (Children's Services) Rate: £37 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Temporary / Contract About the Role We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door (IFD) - Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. Based at Castle Hill, this role provides a purposeful, professional duty service to children, families, and partner agencies. You'll play a key role in screening and assessing referrals, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time - whether that's early help, a child in need plan, or statutory intervention under Section 47. Key Responsibilities Provide a professional duty service in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies. Screen and assess referrals to determine whether a Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiry or Children and Family Needs Assessment is required. Contribute to front door duty provision, offering accurate information, advice, and guidance to families and professionals. Arrange services and coordinate support for families requiring further intervention. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and promote children's welfare. Maintain clear, timely, and accurate case records. Demonstrate professional curiosity, resilience, and a strong commitment to safeguarding. About You We're seeking an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner who can work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.Essential Requirements: Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, or Social Work Degree). Registered (or pending registration) with Social Work England. Strong understanding of Children's Social Care legislation and guidance, particularly in referral, assessment, and child protection. Proven ability to assess risk and make sound, evidence-based decisions. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Must be able to work office-based in Bolton. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential car user post).Desirable: Experience as a Front Door / Duty Social Worker in a local authority children's service. Familiarity with LiquidLogic or similar case management systems.What's on Offer £37 per hour (Umbrella) 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday Free on-site parking at Castle Hill Supportive and collaborative management team Ongoing professional supervision and development opportunitiesCompliance & Checks Enhanced DBS check (with barred list) required. References will be taken prior to interview. Must be able to provide proof of right to work in the UK.Click "Apply Now" and upload your CV detailing your relevant experience or feel free to contact me directly. Interviews will be arranged promptly for suitable candidates - early applications are encouraged. Usman Hameed (phone number removed) (url removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Bolton (BL3 4LT) Permanent | £14.25 per hour | Full Time | Immediate Start Are you a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a nursery where you'll feel valued, supported, and genuinely love coming to work every day? TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a nursery in Bolton, a busy, welcoming nursery that is continuing to grow thanks to its fantastic reputation within the local community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team who are committed to helping every member of staff develop and thrive. The Role Full-time permanent position 40 hours per week 51 weeks per year 8-hour shifts on a rota: 7:30am – 4:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm £14.25 per hour About the Nursery This is a vibrant and fast-paced nursery with a constant flow of new families joining throughout the year. The team pride themselves on creating a warm, nurturing environment where children can flourish through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. You'll work alongside an incredibly supportive management team, with Zeenat, Beck, and the experienced room leaders investing plenty of time into developing and mentoring staff, making this an excellent opportunity whether you're experienced or looking to build on your existing skills. Building strong relationships with parents is a huge part of the role, with detailed handovers and excellent communication helping families feel involved in their child's learning journey. The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification Have at least 1 year's nursery experience Be enthusiastic, caring, and love getting involved in play Have excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues Be passionate about supporting children's development Enjoy working as part of a friendly and supportive team You'll typically have 8–10 key children, with a mixture of full and part-time attendees. Interview Process Successful applicants will be invited to interview. The process includes: An informal verbal interview A practical stay-and-play session within the nursery so you can experience the environment and demonstrate your interaction with the children. Why Apply? ✨ Permanent role from day one ✨ Supportive and welcoming management team ✨ Excellent opportunities for training and career progression ✨ Friendly, positive working environment ✨ Join a thriving nursery with an excellent reputation and growing occupancy If you're looking for your next exciting childcare opportunity where you'll be supported to become the very best practitioner you can be, we'd love to hear from you! (url removed) (phone number removed) Apply today and take the next step in your childcare career with TeacherActive! About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

Are you looking to join a progressive and dynamic local government organisation in Central Bristol? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you! The organisation is looking for a permanent Finance Manager for Children and Education team. The Children and Education Directorate supports all children's services in Bristol, from children in care, asylum seekers and fostering in Social Care, to schools, special education needs, adult education, admissions and transport within Education Services. Focused around support to the Education and Inclusion teams, with a clear element supporting on Home to School Transport and Dedicated Schools Grant. This role only has 1 day a month in the office as a requirement. Key Responsibilities: • All school funding matters, the monitoring and compliance of as well as support, advice and training., • Preparing statutory returns and government claims, such as the Section 251 and Dedication Schools Grant Assurance statements., • Providing finance support to large scale projects such as the Safety Valve Programme, Our Families Transformation and assessing financial implications of new HR and policy initiatives., • Monitoring over £620m of revenue funding and an associated capital programme., • Working with services and stakeholders to support the aims of the organisation. Personal Requirements: • Experience monitoring budgets, assisting in the production of forecasts and leading reporting., • Experience business partnering, working more senior staff, budget managers and those with limited financial understanding. To also include experience of working with complex financial models., • Experience in project management, ideally both in terms of leading financial projects but also scrutinising project management documents to test delivery., • Experience driving through savings through business transformation and restructures. Working Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £57,884.00 per annum (dependent on experience)

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