To work as part of the Youth Justice Service Court Team servicing primarily Birmingham Youth, Magistrates and Crown Court to fulfil the statutory requirements placed on the Youth Justice Service by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and any proceeding legislation. This will include taking a senior role in:
Representing the service and promoting the quality of its work in partnership with the wider Birmingham Youth Justice Service, Children’s Services, Youth Justice Board and the Judiciary, particularly in reducing the use of remands to youth detention.
Undertaking youth justice assessments including safeguarding to determine safety to the child and others whilst liaising with professionals and caregivers to determine the safety needs of all parties in Court and Court custody, assessing appropriateness of proposed secure estate placements and delivering this work in line with local YJS standards and expectations of the Youth Justice Board.
Undertaking and presenting enforcement of Court Orders and where needed to prepare/present bail packages including overseeing the quality assurance of breach and revocation proceedings whilst communicating with the child, caregivers, relevant professionals, youth justice managers and workers.
The collection, collation and maintenance of data in accordance with local protocols and national data protection legislation. Undertaking analysis relating to KPI’s and local practice.
Liaison with other agencies involved in the court process, including the presentation and dissemination of YJS information, formal reports and interventions to Judges and Magistrates.
To contribute to the delivery of a service that provides equality of opportunity, recognises and advocates for the diverse needs of children, young people and their parents or carers and takes action to promote diversion from Court where applicable.
Co-ordination of remands to local authority accommodation including contributing to providing advice and guidance to professionals involved in identifying placements and managing remands.
Taking lead in promoting and advocating for the needs of children appearing within Court.
Production of accurate and comprehensive placement information and post custody assessments within the Asset Plus framework in accordance with local standards and Youth Justice Board requirements.
Reviewing and providing oversight and agreement to support quality assurance of all documentation provided for Court purposes.
To assist the Team Manager in providing and devleoping an effective court service that meets the individual needs of our children, young people, their families and care givers to reduce and prevent offending and reoffending.
To assist the Team Manager to embed the Connections Count Practice Model across the team and service.
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Are you an experienced Senior Residential Care Officer or Senior Support Worker in a children's home? Are you looking to move out the private sector and into a local authority?
I am looking for a Senior Residential Care Officer to join a local authority who have opened up multiple children's homes in the county. We are looking to add some real experience to the team.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children’s homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Doncaster.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
Salary is £35,438 which is inclusive of 8.5% unsociable allowance
£40.77 per sleep in with 1 scheduled per week which adds £2,500 per annum
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Prior experience as a Senior RCO or Senior Support Worker.
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Job description
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Doncaster.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£27,259 plus £41 per sleep in (approx. £31,000 per annum OTE)
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Job description
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Doncaster.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£28,132 plus £41 per sleep in (approx. £32,000 per annum OTE)
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children’s homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Doncaster.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£28,132 plus £40.77 per sleep in (approx. £31,000 per annum OTE)
8.5% Allowance for Unsociable Hours into your salary on top
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is a well respected children's home provider who have ambitious plans in the upcoming years and are looking for Support Workers to join one of their existing purpose built children's homes in Bridgwater and Wellington for their residential services.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£26,335 + £73.80 per sleep-in
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pensio benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is a well respected children's home provider who have ambitious plans in the upcoming years and are looking for Support Workers to join one of their existing purpose built children's homes Exeter, Crediton and Bodmin for both their children's homes and supported accommodation services.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£28,080 + sleep-in allowance
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is a well respected children's home provider who have ambitious plans in the upcoming years and are looking for Support Workers to join one of their existing purpose built children's homes in Wiltshire for their residential services.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
From £27,581 per annum plus up to £6,000 per annum for sleep-ins (OTE £33,000)
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pensio benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is a highly reputable charitable provider of residential homes and education to young people from difficult starts and display associated challenging behaviour.
We are looking for Support Worker to join a fantastic home in Worksop.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£30,221.88 - £34,405 (this includes 2 x sleep ins per week
39 hours or 45 hours per week contracts available
Job security with a highly established and reputable charity
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle
For more information apply now.
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children’s homes open in and around Leeds as well as plans to open more. The homes support young people with trauma and difficult starts in life and specialist homes for young people with learning disabilities.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£26,421 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £31,000 per annum
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children’s homes open in and around Leeds as well as plans to open more. The homes support young people with trauma and difficult starts in life and specialist homes for young people with learning disabilities.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£28,98 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £32,000 per annum
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
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ob description
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes open in and around Leeds as well as plans to open more. The homes support young people with trauma and difficult starts in life and specialist homes for young people with learning disabilities.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£27,711 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £31,000 per annum
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Therapeutic Care Worker
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? Would you like to work for a charity?
My client is a local charity in Leeds who support young people in the local community with their children’s homes, special educational schools and community projects.
The Support Worker role is working in a brand new children’s home in Keighley supporting 2 young people with traumatic backgrounds and social, emotional issues.
The Support Worker role is offering the following
Starting salary of £28,265
Sleep in payment of £42 (8 sleep ins a month gives you an extra £4,000 per annum)
37 hour a week contract
Full training and funded qualifications
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young People with either traumatic backgrounds, social and behavioural issues in any of the following :
children’s home
care leavers
SEN
PRU students,
young offenders
youth work
youth justice
Apply here to secure an interview!
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? If you have any professional experience working with young people then a job supporting vulnerable young peoplecould be for you!
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK. This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.
Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within in the South of England and will work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.
I am looking for passionate Support Workers who have experience working with Children or Young Adults that are from traumatic backgrounds, or have Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have several children's homes open in and around Leeds as well as plans to open more. The homes support young people with trauma and difficult starts in life and specialist homes for young people with learning disabilities.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£27,711 per annum base salary plus sleeps and uplifts
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £32,000 per annum
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now and ask for Laura
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? If you have any professional experience working with young people then a job supporting vulnerable young peoplecould be for you!
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK. This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.
Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within in the South of England and will work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.
I am looking for passionate Support Workers who have experience working with Children or Young Adults that are from traumatic backgrounds, or have Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have several children's homes open in and around Leeds as well as plans to open more. The homes support young people with trauma and difficult starts in life and specialist homes for young people with learning disabilities.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£27,711 per annum plus Sleep ins and Uplifts
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £32,000 per annum
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Residential Support Worker
Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? Would you like to work for a smaller, child focused company?
My client is a local children’s home company in Coalville who support young people aged 11-18 who are in care to achieve the best outcomes
The Therapeutic Support Worker role is working in a brand new children’s home in Coalville supporting 2 young people with traumatic backgrounds and social, emotional issues who are being supported to obtain education and career prospects.
The Support Worker role is offering the following
£ 31,857.08 @ 12.40 per hour inclusive of sleep ins and full time hours (without a Level 3)
Shift patterns are normally, 1 day on and 2 days off. This usually 10 shift per month, occasionally 11 (dependent upon the number of days in the month)
Sleeps ins are paid at £65 per night
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young People with either traumatic backgrounds, social and behavioural issues in any of the following :
children’s home
care leavers
SEN
PRU students,
young offenders
youth work
youth justice
For more information, please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Summer Smith – Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555
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Do you have experience working with SEN, Learning Disabilities or young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Salary: £25,000 - £31,000 Location: Southampton
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within in the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading and outstanding provider that specialises in care for children that have Learning disabilities, SEN and additioanl needs.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours and the opportunities to complete Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare. This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.
Benefits for the Residential Support Worker include:
Starting salary: £25,000 - £31,000
Full-time contract of 38 hours per week
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
Encourage positive life experiences for the children
Strong experience building report
Strong experience working in a team environment
Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others
If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply to Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.
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The apprentice will support various departments across the Foundation, with a particular focus on the Youth Hub. Reporting to the Youth Hub Manager, they will assist the employability team with all aspects of administration.
Key responsibilities will include:
Liaising with the social media and marketing teams.
Meeting and greeting attendees at the Youth Hub.
Tracking financial bursaries.
Liaising with employers and training providers.
Monitoring and updating participants’ action plans.
Training:The apprentice will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship through a mix of workplace learning and structured off-the-job training.
Location: Training will take place in the workplace at Peterborough United Foundation, with additional online sessions provided by the training provider.Frequency: Off-the-job training will take place for around 6 hours per week, including online workshops, project work, and dedicated study time.Support: The apprentice will be supported by their line manager, workplace mentor, and an assigned tutor/assessor, with regular progress reviews every 8–12 weeks.Training Outcome:Expected Career Progression
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, the learner will have developed strong administrative, organisational and communication skills, opening up a wide range of career opportunities.
Possible progression routes include:
Administrative Officer / AdministratorOffice Manager / Team LeaderExecutive Assistant / PAProject CoordinatorHR, Finance or Marketing Administrator (depending on interest and department exposure)Learners may also choose to continue their professional development by progressing onto further apprenticeships, such as:
Level 3 Personal TrainerLevel 4 Sports CoachLevel 4 Sales ExecutiveEmployer Description:Since the formation of the Peterborough United Foundation in 2009, the former Football in the Community Scheme has delivered a variety of projects across 4 key themes outlined by EFL in the Community and the Premier League. The 4 themes are: Sports Participation, Social Inclusion/Community Cohesion, Health and Education.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week). Some flexibility may be required, with occasional evenings or weekends depending on events and community activities.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Patience....Read more...
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient & Early Psychosis Focus
Permanent Full-Time Role | Lead a Flagship Inpatient Unit for Youth Psychiatry
We are seeking an experienced Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a dedicated inpatient adolescent mental health service, with added leadership responsibilities in an early intervention service for young people presenting with first-episode psychosis.
This is a permanent full-time staff specialist position suited to psychiatrists who are passionate about delivering impactful care, leading multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to systemic improvements in youth mental health.
You’ll be working within a supportive and progressive mental health service in a specialist 12-bed adolescent inpatient unit, while also contributing to an early psychosis program for youth up to 25 years old.
The Opportunity
This exciting dual-focus role includes:
Consultant leadership within a Tier 4 Adolescent Inpatient Unit, catering to complex and high-acuity cases
Clinical leadership in an early psychosis program supporting adolescents and young adults in their first presentation
Supervision of registrars, involvement in teaching and service development
Close collaboration with emergency, community, adult, and CYMHS teams to ensure continuity of care
Active participation in cross-sector collaboration, especially for complex youth presentations
You’ll work as part of a seasoned clinical team focused on early intervention, family engagement, and recovery-oriented practice.
What We’re Looking For
FRANZCP, with Certificate of Advanced Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or working towards it)
Experience in acute adolescent mental health, inpatient care, or youth early psychosis intervention
Strong skills in team leadership, family-based care, and diagnostic formulation
Familiarity with relevant state legislation, mental health policy, and patient safety principles
A passion for service innovation, teaching, and quality improvement
Position Details
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time
Role focus: Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry + Early Psychosis
Competitive salary and allowances per public hospital award
Participation in the Consultant on-call roster
CPD, research, and service development time allocated
About the Unit
This inpatient service provides care for some of the most acutely unwell adolescents in the state, with admission supported by a well-resourced multidisciplinary team. You’ll help shape a service that integrates evidence-based acute care with trauma-informed practice and family partnership.
The psychosis stream sits within a broader early intervention model and focuses on youth up to age 25, supporting their recovery and integration into community-based care.
About Paragon Medics
At Paragon Medics, our goal is to ensure your next role matches your career interests, subspecialty passions, and lifestyle preferences.
We partner directly with mental health services to offer:
Support with credentialing, relocation, and onboarding
Confidential career advisory and CV support
Long-term placement assistance across Australia & NZ
How to Apply
Contact Kiran at Paragon Medics for a confidential discussion or to express interest in this position:
📞 +61 2 8316 2844 ✉️ ....Read more...
Key Highlights
Specialist Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Role Lead the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care for children and adolescents across Tasmania’s North West region.
Strategic Clinical Leadership Play a key role in shaping services through clinical governance, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and mental health sector development.
Live and Work in Tasmania Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to Tasmania’s stunning natural landscapes, plus generous relocation and salary packaging benefits.
About the Mental Health Service
Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) Tasmania is part of the Statewide Mental Health Service under the Department of Health. The service is currently undergoing exciting reforms, expanding clinical services for children and adolescents with severe and complex mental health challenges.
With a focus on evidence-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care, CYMHS is building a new model of youth mental health service delivery. The team is driven by a shared vision to support young people in achieving the best possible health, social, and developmental outcomes.
Position Details
As a Specialist Medical Practitioner – Psychiatrist (Child & Adolescent), based in Tasmania, you will:
Deliver community-based psychiatric services for children and youth aged 0–18 across outreach sites and clinics.
Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary CYMHS team.
Participate in assessment, treatment planning, outreach care, and ED consults.
Promote continuity of care through collaboration with GPs, specialists, and service providers.
Support clinical governance and continuous improvement aligned with statewide mental health reforms.
Contribute to staff supervision, service innovation, and integrated care pathways.
This is a permanent full-time (76 hours/fortnight) opportunity with some on-call responsibilities. Part-time options may be negotiated.
Benefits
💰 Attractive Remuneration Package $216,300 – $310,389 p.a. + 12% superannuation + additional allowances:
Up to 20% North West Recruitment & Retention Allowance
$16,974 CPD Allowance
Relocation Support up to $15,000
Access to salary packaging options
🌏 Live the Tasmanian Lifestyle: Enjoy work-life balance in a beautiful coastal region with short commutes, excellent schools, and access to nature.
🎓 Professional Growth: Engage in reform-driven service development, teaching opportunities, and research partnerships.
Essential Requirements
Registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia in the specialty of Psychiatry.
Current Working with Children Registration.
Extensive experience in child, adolescent, and youth mental health.
Desirable:
Current Driver’s Licence
Certificate in Advanced Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) or equivalent
Supervisor’s Certificate
About Us
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Whether you're a seasoned Consultant or approaching Fellowship with specialised youth psychiatry training, we’re here to support your move and career transition.
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In this role you will:
Improve and further develop opportunities for the voice of young people to be heard at the most senior levels (i.e. attend Senior Leadership Team meetings, Corporate Parenting Panel meetings,Overview and Scrutiny Meetings, SEND & Inclusion Partnership)
Support and link in with established groups (i.e. attend IMPACT meetings and other groups). Ensure that information and ideas from these groups are communicated to the right people atthe right time, in the right way
Mentor and peer support other young people – provide a positive role model for young people
Help and work with others (young people, foster carers, councillors, professionals and partner agencies) to improve services for young people
Help young people to hold managers and decision makers to account
Help interview potential new members of staff as and when required
Design and, with other young people, deliver training courses to Warwickshire staff or multiagency partners
Gather information on the experiences of young people with SEND
Undertake such duties, appropriate to the post, which may be assigned from time to time
Training:Upon completion of this apprenticeship you will receive a level 3 Youth worker support qualification via the training you will receive from both Warwickshire County Council and your training provider B Skills, who will arrange regular training and assessment days with you in the workplace, as well as supporting you to create a portfolio of evidence throughout the apprenticeship.Training Outcome:Once you complete this apprenticeship, you will receive substantial support to be retained by the council within a further relevent role, e.g. as a Youth Support Worker, or to secure further employment with a partner organisation.Employer Description:Warwickshire County Council is the local government authority for the county of Warwickshire, providing public services such as Social Care, Education, County Highways, Rural Services, Public Health, Fire and Rescue, plus much more. Since 2012 the Council has delivered a top class apprenticeship scheme, recruiting more than 380 apprentices, most of whom have been retained in further roles at the Council.Working Hours :Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,IT Skills....Read more...
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Apply here!
My client is looking for passionate support workers who have experience working in residential settings, with children/young adults with traumatic backgrounds, challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities. They are the local council who have children’s homes in and around Leeds, supporting young people who have learning disabilities and those who have had challenging starts in life.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits include:
£28,598 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £33,000 per annum
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
About you :
A background working with SEN children/ Youth work/ semi-independent living/ children’s homes/ care leavers
A level 3 diploma is desirable however not essential for this role.
Ability to work shift patterns, nights, sleep ins, unsociable hours
Please note that we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role.
If this sounds like it could be the next move for you, apply here!
Summer Smith – Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555....Read more...
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Apply here!
My client is looking for passionate support workers who have experience working in residential settings, with children/young adults with traumatic backgrounds, challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities. They are the local council who have children’s homes in and around Doncaster, with specialist homes supporting young people who have learning disabilities and those who have had challenging starts in life.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits include:
£28,132 per annum
5% unsociable allowance uplift guaranteed
£36 per sleep in
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
About you :
A background working with SEN children/ Youth work/ semi-independent living/ children’s homes/ care leavers/ volunteer work with children
A level 3 diploma is desirable however not essential for this role.
A UK driving liscence is desirable for this role
Ability to work shift patterns, nights, sleep ins, unsociable hours
Please note that we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role.
If you are looking for your next move, apply here!
Summer Smith – Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555/07436412945....Read more...
About the team
Are you a passionate support worker looking to work for a company that provides education, homes and therapeutic services to young people? To work with a dedicated team that ensures the children and young people are supported, encouraging them to learn life skills and help them develop social skills?
We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join my clients’ children’s residential home in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
My client is a reputable charity with over 100 years’ experience of offering care to children and young people with traumatic backgrounds and those who display challenging behaviours.
What’s on offer:
£30,221.88 - £34,405.80 salary
28 days annual leave
Sickness pay
Career progression
If you already hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification then you will be offered a guaranteed interview and, subject to the satisfactory completion of your probation, a £500 bonus
Do you have:
A level 3 diploma in residential care is preferred but essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience within residential homes working with children who display challenging behaviours are experiences that lend themselves well to the role.
If you do not have experience in residential, we can consider those with experience in supported accommodation, childhood trauma, youth work or working with vulnerable young people.
A valid UK driving licence and a willingness to drive company cars to activities.
For more information, please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Summer Smith – Recruitment Consultant07436 412 945....Read more...
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Apply here!
My client is looking for passionate support workers who have experience working in residential settings, with children/young adults with traumatic backgrounds, challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities. They are the local council who have children’s homes in and around Doncaster, with specialist homes supporting young people who have learning disabilities and those who have had challenging starts in life.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits include:
£28,132 per annum
5% unsociable allowance uplift guaranteed
£36 per sleep in
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
About you :
A background working with SEN children/ Youth work/ semi-independent living/ children’s homes/ care leavers/ volunteer work with children
A level 3 diploma is desirable however not essential for this role.
A UK driving liscence is desirable for this role
Ability to work shift patterns, nights, sleep ins, unsociable hours
Please note that we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role.
If you are looking for your next move, apply here!
Summer Smith – Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555....Read more...
