Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time Self-employed To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or over Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally) Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK Important Visa Status We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status Graduate visas Skilled Worker visas Student visas Health & Care Worker visas Spouse Visa Any other temporary or time-limited visa Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not...

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Bedford A welcoming and forward-thinking school in Bedford is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This SEMH Teaching Assistant role is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to gain valuable experience in education and training while making a real difference. Many of the pupils need consistent, positive role models - individuals they can trust to provide support, encouragement, and stability in their school day. Education and Training Opportunity 460 - 500 per week About the Role - Bedford As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may face challenges in school due to emotional or behavioural needs. Your role will be key in helping them feel supported, understood, and ready to engage with learning. You'll be someone who can model positive behaviour, remain calm under pressure, and build strong, trusting relationships with young...

We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and motivated Relief Support Workers to join our residential service in Bromham, Bedford. You will provide person-centred support for individuals with learning and physical disabilities to achieve their life goals, and engage with the local community. Our service users enjoy going out on local walks, watching films, bowling, discos, and going out shopping, where we might even stop for a bite to eat! Relief Support Worker Duties: Supporting service users inside their own home and out in the Bromham community Supporting service users to retain their independence by teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and cooking Engaging in activities with the service users and encouraging them to take up hobbies and achieve their personal goals Providing emotional support for an individual and their families. Providing respectful personal care and helping service users retain their dignity at all times Assisting...