9 special educational needs jobs found

Youth Justice Officer Location: Sandmartin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, PE2 8TY Pay Rate: £20 - 23 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency / Ongoing Working Pattern: 3 days office-based / 2 days hybrid We are currently recruiting a Youth Justice Officer to join a busy Youth Justice Service, working directly with children who are in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system. This is a rewarding frontline role focused on prevention, engagement and positive outcomes for children and families. The Role You will manage a caseload of children, delivering assessments and targeted interventions in line with Child-First principles and National Standards. The role involves direct work with children and families, multi-agency collaboration, court work and enforcement where required. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of children involved in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system * Complete assessments of risk, safety, needs and strengths *...

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a 6 month secondment / fixed term contract for an Adolescent Practitioner to join our fantastic Adolescent Service North Team based at Egham Library. The role is 2 days a week - 14.4 hours. The salary for this part time role is £13,420.80 per annum (pro rata to £33,552 FTE). Please discuss this opportunity with your Line Manager before submitting your application. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating together in the office, working within the communities we serve and working from home. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and...

Residential Care Support Worker Swalcliffe Park School is an Outstanding-rated specialist residential school, offering a rewarding opportunity to support autistic young people to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Residential Support Worker, Care Assistant, Children’s Support Worker, SEN Support Worker, Children’s Residential Care Worker, Residential Childcare Practitioner SALARY: £32,364 to £36,039 per annum including Sleep In payment (2026 pay award pending) + Benefits BENEFITS: Generous Holiday (9 weeks’ paid holiday to be taken in school holidays), NEST Pension Scheme, Sickness entitlement 2 weeks full pay 2 weeks half pay and free meal on shift LOCATION: Swalcliffe, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire (OX15) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Maternity Cover for up to 1 year WORKING HOURS: Afternoons and evenings, plus every other weekend, including sleep-in duties JOB OVERVIEW...

Social Worker – Children’s Social Work Teams Medway Council £41,957 - £45,859 per annum Market Premia: £5,500 p/a paid in 12 equal monthly installments. Retention Payment: £3,000 p/a paid every April after one year in post. At Medway Council, we are committed to putting the needs of individual children first. We are looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our Children’s Social Work Teams. If you are passionate about relationship-based practice and making a difference, we want to hear from you. The Role As a Social Worker in our statutory team, you will work proactively to build strong relationships with families requiring intervention. Using the Signs of Safety practice model, you will implement Child in Need or Child Protection plans, aiming to safely step families down or, when necessary, escalate to legal proceedings. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within a framework of reflective supervision, preparing analytical assessments and SMART plans. * Use...

Children with Disabilities Social Worker London Borough of Barnet Up to £37 per hour The Role Barnet Council is looking for a passionate and resilient Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. This specialized service focuses heavily on supporting children and young people with Autism, ensuring they receive tailored support to thrive within their communities. You will be part of a team that prioritizes relationship-based practice, helping families navigate the unique challenges associated with neurodiversity and complex needs. Key Responsibilities * Carrying a specialized caseload of children with physical and learning disabilities, with a focus on Autism. * Conducting holistic assessments that focus on the child’s strengths and long-term outcomes. * Developing and monitoring care packages and support plans. * Collaborating with health and education partners to ensure integrated care. * While the focus is on disability, you will manage cases...

Sessional Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: Candidates must live within Cardiff and surrounding areas. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage We are the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to...

Family Support Worker  Hybrid: 3 days office-based + community work + some home working 36 hours per week £25 per hour (umbrella) (£18 PAYE an hour) Initial 3-month contract (potential extension) Southwark Council is recruiting a Family Support Worker to join the Extra-Familial Harm & Missing Team, supporting vulnerable adolescents and families at risk of exploitation, contextual harm, and children going missing from home or care. This is a frontline, relationship-focused role working across the community, council sites and from home, providing targeted, practical and emotional support to young people and families. About the role You will work closely with children, young people and their families to build trusted relationships, reduce risk, and improve outcomes. The role sits within adolescent safeguarding and involves multi-agency partnership working alongside social workers, education, police and specialist services. Key responsibilities Work directly with children,...

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: West Midlands Rate: £42 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay...

Adolescent Safeguarding Social Worker Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council £41 per hour Make a difference where it truly matters. Dudley Children’s Social Care is recruiting passionate Adolescent Safeguarding Social Workers to join its dynamic and ambitious service, supporting young people aged 13+ who are at risk of exploitation and extra-familial harm. 💡 Why Dudley? Dudley has embedded the Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding Model across its social work teams — a strengths-based, whole-family approach that brings together co-located, multi-disciplinary partners to work intensively with families. The aim? Reduce risk, keep families together, and prevent children entering care or child protection planning wherever possible. Practice in Dudley is restorative at its core, using Motivational Interviewing to create meaningful, sustainable change while recognising the strengths of children, families, and their wider networks. 👥 About the Service The Adolescent Safeguarding Service...