Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: Up to 41,334.38 per annum, dependent upon experience Location: Remote supporting Foster Parents in Kent. Benefits Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays, pro rata 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 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's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since...

Care Assistant Location: Kent Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time Salary: £100 to £180 per day via PAYE Start Date: July 2026 Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adults with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you have the compassion, dedication, and skills to support their growth and development in a residential setting? If so, we want to hear from you! The role: Vision for Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to support children and young adults across a range of educational and care environments. This rewarding role involves working closely with individuals who may have additional needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally. You may be based in schools, specialist provisions, or residential care settings, providing essential day-to-day support and making a real difference in young people s lives. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality care and support...

Two SEN Support Workers/PAs in Maidstone, ME15. A rewarding opportunity providing 2:1 support for Katie, 10, a happy, engaging young girl with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, in her family home and out in the community, helping her enjoy everyday life and special days out. Up to £20.00 gross per hour. Nearest Station : Maidstone Salary/Wage : £18.00 (weekdays) and £20.00 (weekends) gross per hour Driving Requirements: At least one Support Worker must be a confident driver, able to drive an automatic Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) - training can be provided; minimum age 25 for insurance) Essential : Experience supporting a child or young person with epilepsy and mobility needs; confident with personal care and basic manual handling; comfortable working in a family home alongside siblings Desirable: Interest in supporting physio, OT and SaLT therapy programmes Start Date : ASAP Days & Hours : There are 2 roles available as you support Katie 2:1....

Personal Support Assistant Vacancy Primary Aged Autistic Child We are looking for a kind, patient, reliable and experienced female Personal Assistant to support our wonderful 10-year-old autistic daughter, both within our home and accessing social opportunities within the community. She is a creative, funny and intelligent young person who loves gymnastics, drawing, Minecraft, swimming, YouTube, animals and spending time with people she feels comfortable with. Due to a period of autistic burnout and significant social anxiety, she is currently unable to attend school and has become increasingly isolated from her community and peers. We are seeking someone who can build a trusting relationship with her and gently support her to reconnect with the activities, interests and experiences she enjoys, at a pace that feels safe and achievable for her. The Role The role will involve providing one-to-one support to help our daughter: • Identify and access local social activities and...

Care Assistant Pay rate: From £14.57 to £21.85 per hour, weekly pay Reference: HCA/Ashford/1 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people s lives ? Jane Lewis is looking for Care Assistants in Ashford! Our client specialises in looking after adults with brain injurys or other neurological conditions, providing rehabilitation services for adults with neurological conditions resulting from injury, illness or disease. We are offering an exciting opportunity working within our group owned residential service in Ashford, who specialise in supporting young adults with varying needs including neurological conditions, physical and learning disabilities. As an Care Assistant we can offer you: Flexible shifts that fit around you Pay rates starting from £14.57 per hour, holiday pay inclusive 24/7 support from our branch team Comprehensive free training Your DBS Fee Covered Opportunity for Further Development Weekly Pay As an Care...

Female Support Worker West Malling £25,845 per annum (pro rata full time (39 hours Part time 37.5 hour contracts and Part time 30 hour contracts Full UK driving manual license is essential due to the needs of the service and the people we support. At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve together. We believe happy, well-supported staff help people live their best lives - and that's what we're all about. We are looking for Female Support Workers to work with us in West Malling, supporting 7 adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. Individuals need support to enable them to participate in activities around the home and within the community such as swimming, bowling, visiting parks, home visits and weekly shops. We believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support. If you're looking for your next role in social care - or considering a...

Female Support Worker Waking Nights West Malling Part time 18 hours per week 10pm - 7am Full UK driving manual license is essential due to the needs of the service and the people we support. At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve together. We believe happy, well-supported staff help people live their best lives - and that's what we're all about. We are looking for a Female Support Worker to work waking nights with us in West Malling, supporting 7 adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support. If you're looking for your next role in social care - or considering a fulfilling career change - we'd love to hear from you! Every day's different, but your role could include: Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities to live independently Helping...

Job purpose: To support our Children with diagnosis of learning disability, epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and severe communication difficulties in the home or accessing social opportunities within the community to allow us as parents to have respite. Work Duties will include: Identify local social activities Motivating and encouraging them to take part and try new things Help her to access activities that meet her interests. Supporting with encouraging independence around the toilet and reminders to wash hands. Supporting with toileting personal care. Managing epilepsy seizures Other requirements Establishing and maintaining effective communication with the child and their parents, maintaining confidentiality. Always ensuring the safety of the child Requirements for applicant. Imagination in relation to activities to undertake Good sense of humour Flexible, reliable and honest Physically able to keep up with...

Our client Kent county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Children's social work team. Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF). The post holder must complete the ASYE standard within 2 years of qualifying. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework...

Kent Sonographer Are you a specialist who can independently perform and report on a full range of obstetric and gynaecological scans. Specifically, the ideal candidate must be autonomous in early pregnancy, gender, growth, anomaly, transvaginal, and fertility scans, as well as 4D/5D imaging. For more details please apply now.

Senior Residential Care Worker Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: 33,273.24 - 43,797.00 per annum (inclusive of 2 sleep-ins per week) Contract: 39 or 45 hours per week (rota basis) We are currently recruiting for a Senior Residential Care Worker to join a long-standing and well-established organisation supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity. This is a key role within the home, supporting the Registered Manager and Deputies with the day-to-day running, while leading by example and ensuring consistently high standards of care, safeguarding and support. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the management team with the daily operation of the home Leading, guiding and supporting staff to maintain high standards of care Contributing to care planning, risk assessments and reviews Providing consistent, nurturing support to young people, particularly during challenging situations Promoting a safe, stable and positive home...

Female Support Worker West Malling £25,845 per annum (pro rata full time (39 hours Part time 37.5 hour contracts and Part time 30 hour contracts Full UK driving manual license is essential due to the needs of the service and the people we support. At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve together. We believe happy, well-supported staff help people live their best lives and that s what we re all about. We are looking for Female Support Workers to work with us in West Malling, supporting 7 adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. Individuals need support to enable them to participate in activities around the home and within the community such as swimming, bowling, visiting parks, home visits and weekly shops. We believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support. If you re looking for your next role in social care or considering a fulfilling career change...

Female Support Worker Waking Nights West Malling Part time 18 hours per week 10pm 7am Full UK driving manual license is essential due to the needs of the service and the people we support. At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve together. We believe happy, well-supported staff help people live their best lives and that s what we re all about. We are looking for a Female Support Worker to work waking nights with us in West Malling, supporting 7 adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support. If you re looking for your next role in social care or considering a fulfilling career change we d love to hear from you! Every day s different, but your role could include: Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities to live independently Helping people with everyday...

Recovery Resettlement Practitioner (Housing Specialism) Location: East Kent Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Are you passionate about helping people rebuild their lives through recovery, housing stability, and community reintegration? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recovery Resettlement Practitioner (Housing Specialism) to join our dedicated Recovery Housing Team in Kent, working 35 hours per week on a full-time basis. Available due to an internal promotion, this role offers the chance to become part of a supportive and ambitious service that is committed to helping individuals rebuild their lives through recovery, stable housing, and successful community reintegration. Working with people in recovery, including those with complex needs and criminal justice involvement, you will provide tailored housing and resettlement support, helping clients secure accommodation, sustain tenancies, and achieve positive long-term outcomes. What you'll be...

ACORN GROUP Innovation in Children's Services Deputy Manager Children's Home Location: Canterbury Kent Salary : £38,000 £42,000 per annum (potentially including 1 2 sleep shifts per week) Lead, Develop and Make a Lasting Difference Are you an experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Residential Support Worker looking for your next challenge? Do you have the passion, resilience and leadership skills to help shape positive futures for children and young people? Acorn Homes is seeking a dedicated and motivated Deputy Manager to join our Children's Home This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a well-established and growing organisation, supporting the Registered Manager in delivering outstanding care and ensuring children and young people receive the highest standards of support. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help lead a passionate team committed to achieving positive outcomes, we would...

ACORN GROUP Innovation in Children's Services (we are part of the Acorn Group, direct application not agencey) Residential Support Worker Children's Home Location: Canterbury Kent Salary: £31,720 per annum (including 1 2 sleep shifts per week) Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential? Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day presents an opportunity to positively impact a young person's life? Acorn Homes is seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our Children's Home Whether you are already working within Children's Residential Care, supported accommodation, education, youth work or looking to transfer your skills from another caring profession, we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and young people by providing high-quality care, support and guidance...

Immediate start to support young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties across various school in Kent. About the role This is a role to support young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties within a Primary and Secondary schools. We are ideally looking for Education mental health support worker candidates with full time availability Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4. Requirements To be considered for the role of Mental Health Support Worker you will: You must be enthusiastic and have the ability to build a rapport with students, be resilient, flexible and be able to think fast on your feet to adapt to challenging situations. Our ideal candidate for this role must have relative experience within the last 2 years that we are able to gain professional, performance-based references within an Education setting Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or...

Support Worker Location: CT4 Area Vacancy Type: Part-Time 19 hour per week Opportunity to make a difference to a wonderful young man in his family home! We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join a small, friendly team providing 1:1 support to a young man living in his own adapted home in the CT4 area. This is a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful relationship while supporting independence, well-being, and participation in everyday life. Pay & Hours £17.50 per hour (weekdays) £19.00 per hour (weekends) £12.71 per hour (sleep-in rate 8 hours) Part-time: 19 hours per week Shifts include a mix of day and sleep-in shifts ( hours) Fixed 2-week rolling rota (includes weekends and bank holidays) About the Role You ll be supporting a 26-year-old man with an acquired brain injury and quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He lives in a purpose-adapted home with access to large gardens and enjoys: Getting out into the...

ACORN GROUP Innovation in Children's Services Team Leader Children's Home Location: Canterbury Salary: £34,320 - per annum (including 1 2 sleep shifts per week) Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference Are you an experienced Team Leader looking for your next challenge, or a Senior Residential Support Worker ready to step into a leadership role? Do you have the passion, resilience and commitment to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people? Acorn Homes is seeking a dedicated and motivated Team Leader to join our Children's Home This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading a passionate team, creating a safe and nurturing environment, and helping young people overcome challenges to achieve positive outcomes. If you are ready to lead by example, inspire others and develop your career within a growing organisation that truly values its staff and young people, we would love to hear from you. What We Offer •...

ACORN GROUP Innovation in Children's Services Residential Support Worker Children's Home Location: Herne Bay Area Salary: £31,720 per annum (including 1 2 sleep shifts per week) Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential? Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day presents an opportunity to positively impact a young person's life? Acorn Homes is seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our Children's Home Whether you are already working within Children's Residential Care, supported accommodation, education, youth work or looking to transfer your skills from another caring profession, we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and young people by providing high-quality care, support and guidance within a safe, nurturing and structured environment. If you are resilient,...