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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Psychological TherapistsFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilAre you a Psychological Therapist who works every day to support emotional healing, resilience, and recovery? You already have the insight, compassion, and therapeutic skill set needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.We re looking for reflective, emotionally intelligent professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your chance to apply your therapeutic understanding beyond the clinic, creating real, lasting impact in a family-based setting.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering programme supporting young people who have experienced trauma, loss, and instability, helping them move from residential care into a nurturing home.These young people aren t just looking for shelter they need someone like you: a consistent, supportive adult who understands trauma, emotional regulation, and the importance of secure relationships.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll work alongside a multi-agency team with therapeutic support built into the model. You ll never be alone on this journey.What You ll Receive:Caring for a young person with complex emotional needs requires structure, insight, and support which we provide every step of the way.Specialist Support:<ul> <li>Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and professional guidance</li><li>A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child in your care</li><li>A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks per year</li><li>24/7 Out-of-Hours Support</li><li>Peer support from a network of other Step Forward Carers</li><li>Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and neurodevelopment</li><li>Therapeutic and psychological support to complement your clinical expertise</li></ul> Financial Package:We offer a generous financial package so you can focus fully on building a therapeutic, stable home environment.<ul> <li>£1,052 per week while a child is placed with you (around £54,704 per year)</li><li>£408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)</li><li>Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations</li><li>Tax exemptions designed specifically for foster carers</li></ul> Is This You?We are looking for Psychological Therapists who are:<ul> <li>Passionate about supporting recovery and emotional development</li><li>Skilled in understanding and managing trauma, anxiety, attachment, and behavioural challenges</li><li>Calm, consistent, and emotionally resilient</li><li>Ready to bring their therapeutic values into a family-based care setting</li></ul> To Be Eligible, You ll Need:<ul> <li>Full-time availability and a spare bedroom</li><li>A willingness to complete our professional training</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> If this sounds like you, we d love to hear from you!

Foster Carer - Psychological Therapist

Male sports coaches required in OldhamCover People are actively looking for full time male sports coaches with UK based experience working with children, preferably aged 11-16 years old. The ideal candidate would have a relevant degree (BSc or MSc) OR coaching badges with recent experience. The school would welcome the right candidate in this week to meet them and discuss the role. The role is teaching KS3 male PE on a long term basis in a Good rated secondary school in the heart of Oldham to cover a broad range of sports including football, rugby, softball, athletics and basketball. The school is often complimented for being a community-led school, offering support to families to give disadvantaged children a fair chance to achieve.Why should you consider this position through Cover People? We take pride in the little things that matter most to you, we offer around the clock support from our personable, helpful, friendly consultants who are always more than happy to help.Benefits:<ul> <li>Very competitive pay rates, we PaytoScale!</li><li>ECT s are well-supported within the department</li><li>Lucrative Referral Scheme</li><li>On-going support from your dedicated Consultant</li><li>Supportive department and Senior Leadership team</li><li>Full time position with immediate start</li></ul> Requirements:<ul> <li>The ideal candidate a degree related to sports/PE or coaching equivalent</li><li>Recent experience teaching or sports coaching experience</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Passion to impact students to create a productive environment for students</li></ul> All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. The above vacancy is a temporary position. Occasionally, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. We offer flexibility with this, as we understand some candidates may not wish to commit to a permanent contract.

Male Sports Coach

Wellbeing Counsellor (phone number removed) FTE Hybrid or office based positionAre you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor.Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.Day to Day Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</li></ul>Essential Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li></ul>Desirable Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><li>EAP experience</li><li>Experience of working within a target driven environment</li></ul>Employee Benefits:<ul><li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for </li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to 70 per month for supervision </li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away! </li><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul>47589LS1R15INDHA

Helpline Counsellor

SUPPORT WORKER - SOUTH MANCHESTER Mental health If you are looking to join a fast-growing company with strong values and lots of work available then this is the place for you! Our business is forever expanding because of new clients with big contracts, so we are always eager for new candidates to register. Are you a care assistant/worker looking to help vulnerable people supporting them in their day to day lives to provide them with the care they need? This is a rewarding opportunity to support a variety of service users helping them grow and become independent or to help them with care they can no longer do for themselves. We are in need off candidates with experience such as; supporting the elderly, supporting people with disabilities and working in secure mental units. This is a very flexible role allowing you a variety of hours to choose from and a variety of sites to work at but mainly we want health care assistants in South Manchester. OBJECTIVES OF ROLE To provide support to service users with individual needs and independent living skills To work as part of a dedicated team to ensure high quality standards are met To maintain the safety and well being of service users, colleagues, and guests of the accommodation. To give individuals the best care and ensure they feel safe and secure in there environment. To ensure that the right medication and right dosage is given to individuals that need it. CRITERIA 6 Months experience working in a similar mental health support setting Experience and awareness of safeguarding Comfortable with housekeeping, cleaning and basic food preparation, observations, Secure mental health hospital experience, working with diverse mental health issues To be able to provide 3 years reference history Overseas police check if you have been in the country for less than 5 years BENEFITS Flexible working hours to suit you. Holiday pay with flexibility (Can Be Accrued or put in your weekly pay) Free training provided online Free DBS certificateAGENCYSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Mental Health Support Worker

Youth Worker / Behaviour MentorEmpowering Learning are working closely with a vibrant behavioural school, supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties in Salford. The ideal candidate should be resilient and confident supporting children with Autism ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD, Challenging Behaviours.Your RoleAs a Youth Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting special needs children in their academic and personal development. Your responsibilities will include:- Providing one-on-one and group assistance to students with social and emotional difficulty.- Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to create tailored learning plans.- Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.- Assisting with daily activities, personal care, and promoting independence.Requirements- Experience working with SEMH children is preferred but not essential.- Passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.- Strong communication and teamwork skills.- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.-Enhanced DBS on Update Service / or commitment to apply Please contact Kiera from Empowering Learning on (url removed) (phone number removed) to be put forward Location Salford, Greater Manchester Full-time 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Pay 16.11 per hour

Youth Worker

Lecturer in Counselling Salary Lecturer Point 23-37, £27,185 to £41,014 pro-rata, per annum. Plus Market Premium of £3,000 pro-rata, reviewed annually and dependent on meeting market premium criteria as specified on the job advert. Contractual hours 18.5 Close date 4th June The RoleWe are looking to enhance our team of Counselling lecturers who teach on our highly successful and popular Counselling courses you will deliver effective teaching, learning and assessment at undergraduate level across the FdA and BA (hons) Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes at Blackburn University Centre. Supporting students completing these programmes, as well as being flexible and willing to teach on other programmes within the school.Maintaining and developing the curriculum to ensure relevance to Counselling and the wider links related industry organisations as required. Engaging with students using a variety of learning and teaching modes, including face to face and blended learning on full, part time and short courses.What are we looking for?You should have a UK Honours degree (or ENIC-NARIC recognised degree) in a relevant discipline and a PGCE or other teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one (to achieve within 2 years of appointment). You will also have a Postgraduate qualification at level 7 in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification (or willing to work towards).You must be a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent practice experience and a current practicing counsellor. You will also have a strong awareness of contemporary developments within the Counselling Services Sector. Market PremiumThe market premium will be payable to successful candidates who have 12 months teaching experience in counselling based subjects (excluding experience gained during your teaching qualification), three years experience in a counselling role and a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

Lecturer in Counselling

Sports CoachEmpowering Learning are working closely with a vibrant school in Bolton supporting children and young people who struggle with with SLD, PMLD, autism and complex need. The ideal candidate should be hands on and confident in delivering sports sessions (PE) to children and young people.Your RoleAs a Sports Coach, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children in their academic and personal development. Your responsibilities will include:-Delivering and planning sports sessions to various age groups including (Warmer/Main activity/ Cool down) -Promoting a healthy and balanced diet-Encouraging young people with their proactive learning - Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to create tailored learning plans.- Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.Requirements- Experience working with special needs children is preferred but not essential.- Passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.- Strong communication and teamwork skills.- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.-Enhanced DBS on Update Service / or commitment to apply Please contact Kiera from Empowering Learning on (url removed) (phone number removed) to be put forward Location: Bolton Full-time 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Sports Coach

Sports CoachEmpowering Learning are working closely with a vibrant school in Bolton supporting children and young people who struggle with with SLD, PMLD, autism and complex need. The ideal candidate should be hands on and confident in delivering sports sessions (PE) to children and young people.Your RoleAs a Sports Coach, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children in their academic and personal development. Your responsibilities will include:-Delivering and planning sports sessions to various age groups including (Warmer/Main activity/ Cool down) -Promoting a healthy and balanced diet-Encouraging young people with their proactive learning - Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to create tailored learning plans.- Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.Requirements- Experience working with special needs children is preferred but not essential.- Passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.- Strong communication and teamwork skills.- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.-Enhanced DBS on Update Service / or commitment to apply Please contact Kiera from Empowering Learning on (url removed) (phone number removed) to be put forward Location: Salford Full-time 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Childrens Mental Health Assistant (full time, permanent) Oldham £444 - £500 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) Start date: June 2025The School and Role A specialist school in Oldham are looking for a Childrens Mental Health Assistant to support young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development.If you are a committed and enthusiastic Childrens Mental Health Assistant or Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge, please apply now or contact Vision for Education for a confidential discussion.Requirements The desired Childrens Mental Health Assistant will:<ul> <li>Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality</li><li>Have experience of working with those with social, emotional, or mental health needs</li><li>Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults</li><li>Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support</li></ul> What we offer As a Childrens Mental Health Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:<ul> <li>Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.</li><li>Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).</li><li>Social and networking events.</li><li>Pension contributions.</li><li>CPD to help with your professional development.</li><li>Access to a dedicated consultant.</li><li>Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration</li></ul> About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a Childrens Mental Health Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).All applications are subject to:<ul> <li>An Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.</li><li>Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.</li><li>You must have legal right to work in the UK.</li><li>You must be willing to attend a registration interview.</li></ul>

Children's Mental Health Assistant

Wellbeing Counsellor (phone number removed) FTE Must be able to commit to one weekend evening shift. Hybrid or office based positionAre you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor.Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.Day to Day Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</li></ul>Essential Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li></ul>Desirable Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><li>EAP experience</li><li>Experience of working within a target driven environment</li></ul>Employee Benefits:<ul><li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for </li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to 70 per month for supervision </li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away! </li><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul>47589LS1R14INDHA

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