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Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Referrals Officer - Fostering Location: Office-based - Sheffield Salary: £23,535.26 per annum Contract: Full time, permanent Benefits: • 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) plus Bank Holidays, • Company pension, • Life assurance x2, • Employee discount scheme, • Medical cash plan, • Free parking About Us Set 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 leading 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 is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. 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 is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. FCA (Yorks and Lincs) is a well-established agency, rated as Outstanding with Ofsted, with a highly motivated and experienced staff team dedicated to supporting each child and foster parent in our care. Our staff are well supported with a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance and we pride ourselves on being a community where people feel involved and have the opportunity to make a difference to children and families' lives. What We Are Looking For As a Referrals Officer, you will manage referrals received from local authorities and use key information and matching criteria to ensure that placements are carefully matched according to children's needs. You will be required to use your initiative and be able to work independently when required to find creative solutions to foster placement requests. The Referrals Officer role is the first point of contact between local authorities, foster families and social workers. You will need to possess good communication skills and be able to develop positive relationships with colleagues within and outside of the agency, both via written and face-to-face communication. Previous experience of working in a children's services sector may be an advantage though not essential. Excellent organisational and administrative skills are key, together with a passion and motivation to make a difference to the lives of children and their families. We provide an excellent induction into the role. Full training will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has good communication and administrative skills and is seeking a role within a team to make a difference to the lives of children and families. For more information about this post please contact Carrie Robinson, Referrals Manager on 07587 997613. 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 Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Sheffield, ENG-S9 1XH

Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: £31,151.65 - £36,323.65 per annum, dependent upon experience Location: Hybrid / Office Based - Sheffield Covering Area: Sheffield, Rotherham & Barnsley areas Benefits • Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, • 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, • Bank Holidays, • Life Assurance, • Company Pension, • On-site Free Parking, • Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area. The team and regional office are based on the outskirts of Sheffield, and we support a hybrid model of working with some flexibility to work from home. There is an expectation that staff travel to the regional office in Sheffield on occasion and that Foster Parents and children are visited within their home. About Us Set 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 children's services 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 Include • Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care, • Supervise, support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young people, • Ensure 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 procedures, • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards, • Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined, • Ensure each child and Foster Parent's records are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation, • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of care, • Promote participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community, • Deliver training to Foster Parents, • Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis, • Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments You Must Have • A Social Work qualification, • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent, • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing, • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures, • The willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Yorkshire area, • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful or difficult situations, • A full driving licence Contact If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Nicole Higgins, Fostering Service Manager, on 07977 481562. We would love to hear from you and welcome you to our amazing, friendly team. 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 Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Sheffield, ENG-S9 1XH

Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Therapist - Fostering Contract: Full Time Location: FCA Yorks & Lincs - Sheffield Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience Benefits • Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, • 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, • Bank Holidays, • Life Assurance, • Company Pension, • On-site Free Parking, • Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan About Us Set 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 children's services 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. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy services to Foster Parents, to facilitate and enable a therapeutic environment for looked-after children and young people placed with Foster Care Associates (FCA) by local authorities. As a Therapist at FCA (Yorks & Lincs), you will be part of a team delivering a therapy service to Foster Parents through consultations, training, workshops, group sessions and the Team Parenting model in consultation with social work staff and other agencies involved in working with the child. The service supports the agency's stability strategy for children placed with Foster Parents. This rewarding role allows you to build firm relationships with our Foster Parents to support their understanding of what it means to be a therapeutic Foster Parent. It would be beneficial to have experience of working within a fostering service or similar. You should be able to evidence your administration skills, ability to follow regulatory policies and processes, and have the ability to work well within a fast-paced team. We are one of a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. Contact For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jo Charity, Deputy to the Registered Manager, on 07824 544039. To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:Sheffield, ENG-S9 1XH

Support Worker Location: Sheffield Rate: £12.79 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role. ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Cannock, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc. Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. Requirements Willingness to work towards a heatlh & social qualification Experience in a care environment preferred but not essential Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) Must have a full, Valid driver’s licence Must be willing and confident to drive a Automatic car Experience supporting individuals that are Non-verbal and have behaviours of concern is highly desirable What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies Sheffield - Support Worker [SYS-26465

Mental Health Support Worker in Sheffield Job Type: Full-time Location: Sheffield Salary: £14 - £16 PH Shift Pattern: Flexible working – Bank Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker in Sheffield Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting young adults and children with mental health needs in the Sheffield community? We are a leading care provider seeking compassionate, skilled professionals to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to individuals with mental health conditions and challenging behaviours. This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for empowering clients to live fulfilling and independent lives at home. What We Offer Our Care Team We value our team and offer a rewarding package for this role in Sheffield and surrounding areas: A competitive salary of £14 - £16 PH Rota’s 4 weeks in advance Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers. Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities. Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need it most. 24/7 support, always somebody on hand to advise and help Your Responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker In this vital health and social care role, you will support young adults and children with mental health needs to enhance their well-being and independence. Your key duties will include: • Providing direct care and emotional support to adults with a range of mental health conditions. • Applying de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations calmly and safely. • Supporting daily living activities, including meal preparation, routines, and community engagement. • Maintaining accurate digital care plans, incident reports, and risk assessments. • Collaborating effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes. Essential Requirements for this Mental Health Support Role To be successful in this position, you will need: • A minimum of 12 months’ experience supporting adults with mental health needs. • Experience managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding vulnerable adults. • Confidence using digital care systems for documentation and reporting. • Excellent communication skills with a calm and empathetic approach. • Current PMVA certificate • Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required). Desirable Qualifications • A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. • NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Mental Health)

Support Worker / Care Professional - Transition into Specialist Education\n Location: SheffieldSalary:£95-£120 per dayContract: Full-time | Long-term | September Start \n Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded specialist SEND school within a well-established multi-academy trust in Sheffield. \n Are you currently working in care, healthcare, residential care, supported living, mental health or another support-based role and looking for a rewarding career change? \n Your skills are highly valued within specialist education. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your experience supporting vulnerable individuals to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs. \n The school supports pupils with a range of complex needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), communication needs and associated complex needs. As part of a multi-academy trust, there may also be opportunities to work across other specialist settings within the trust. The Role\n\n • Support pupils throughout the school day on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.\n, • Build trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and confident.\n, • Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.\n, • Encourage pupils to develop communication, independence and life skills.\n, • Support pupils with personal care where required.\n, • Promote positive behaviour through patience, consistency and empathy.\n, • Work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide the best outcomes for every pupil.\n, • Help create a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment.\nWho We're Looking For\n This role would suit candidates from backgrounds including: \n\n • Residential Children's Care.\n, • Adult Social Care.\n, • Support Work.\n, • Healthcare Assistant (HCA).\n, • Mental Health Support Worker.\n, • Learning Disability Support.\n, • Supported Living.\n, • Nursing Assistant.\n, • Care Assistant.\n, • Youth Work or Community Support.\n\n You don't need previous school experience-we're looking for people who: \n\n • Are naturally nurturing, patient and genuinely care-focused.\n, • Have experience supporting individuals with additional or complex needs.\n, • Are calm, resilient and able to remain positive in challenging situations.\n, • Can build meaningful relationships and earn the trust of young people.\n, • Want to make a genuine difference every single day.\n, • Are reliable, proactive and enjoy working as part of a team.\nPay Rate\n The daily rate for this position is £95-£120 per day. \n Where you fall within this pay range will depend on several factors, including: \n\n • Your previous care, healthcare or SEND experience.\n, • Relevant qualifications, training and transferable skills.\n, • The budget allocated to the role by the school. While Tradewind Recruitment always strives to secure the highest possible rate for our candidates, the final daily rate will ultimately be determined by the school's available budget for the position. This means that candidates with similar experience and qualifications may receive different rates depending on the funding available for the role.\nWhy Make the Move into Education?\n\n, • Use your existing care skills in a rewarding school environment.\n, • Work school hours with weekends and school holidays off.\n, • Receive ongoing support and guidance from Tradewind Recruitment.\n, • Access professional development and training opportunities.\n, • Potential opportunities to work across other specialist settings within the trust.\n, • Build a long-term career supporting children and young people with complex additional needs.\nHow to Apply\n To be considered for this role, please send your most up-to-date CV to

Prospero Health and Social Care is currently recruiting experienced staff for floating supports for Children in the Sheffield and surrounding areas. Everyday is different and you will face new challenges, we need staff members with a can-do attitude, that are willing to go above and beyond for the children in their care to better their lives, promoting independence, being a role model and achieving a successful home environment for them to live, in line with local authority care plan. Please see the requirements below: - 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector - Previous experience in a support worker, youth work is essential - Flexible around travel arrangements - Able to work flexibly, including weekends and night shifts when required (good availability) - Resilient and empathetic, with a strong commitment to helping vulnerable young people - NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (desired but not essential) - Social Care registered Experience: · Children and Young People Support: 1 year (required) · Experience with children in community settings Licence/Certification: · Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person Why apply? · Excellent rate of pay · A rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to young people · Flexible working patterns to suit a balanced lifestyle · Join a passionate, supportive team with development opportunities If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's lives, we encourage you to apply. We are not currently offering full time positions - please apply if you are looking for flexible work

Waking Night Support Worker Location: Sheffield Rate: £12.79 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 19 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role. ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Cannock, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc. Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. Requirements Willingness to work towards a heatlh & social qualification Experience in a care environment preferred but not essential Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) Must have a full, Valid driver’s licence Must be willing and confident to drive a Automatic car Experience supporting individuals that are Non-verbal and have behaviours of concern is highly desirable What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies Sheffield - Waking Night Support Worker [SYS-26466

Mental Health Support Worker in Sheffield Job Type: Full-time Location: Sheffield Salary: £14 - £16 PH Shift Pattern: Flexible working – Bank Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker in Sheffield Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting young adults and children with mental health needs in the Sheffield community? We are a leading care provider seeking compassionate, skilled professionals to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to individuals with mental health conditions and challenging behaviours. This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for empowering clients to live fulfilling and independent lives at home. What We Offer Our Care Team We value our team and offer a rewarding package for this role in Sheffield and surrounding areas: A competitive salary of £14 - £16 PH Rota’s 4 weeks in advance Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers. Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities. Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need it most. 24/7 support, always somebody on hand to advise and help Your Responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker In this vital health and social care role, you will support young adults and children with mental health needs to enhance their well-being and independence. Your key duties will include: • Providing direct care and emotional support to adults with a range of mental health conditions. • Applying de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations calmly and safely. • Supporting daily living activities, including meal preparation, routines, and community engagement. • Maintaining accurate digital care plans, incident reports, and risk assessments. • Collaborating effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes. Essential Requirements for this Mental Health Support Role To be successful in this position, you will need: • A minimum of 12 months’ experience supporting adults with mental health needs. • Experience managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding vulnerable adults. • Confidence using digital care systems for documentation and reporting. • Excellent communication skills with a calm and empathetic approach. • Current PMVA certificate • Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required). Desirable Qualifications • A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. • NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Mental Health)

About Us Set 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 children's services providers. Ensure each child and Foster Parent's records are fully compli