Have a spare room and a big heart? You could transform a child s life and your own. We re Sparks Fostering, rated Outstanding for leadership by Ofsted, and we re looking for people across Manchester and surrounding counties who can provide a safe and supportive home to a child or young person. You don t need special qualifications just a willingness to learn, a nurturing heart, and space in your home. What We Offer: Pay & Financial Support £500 £1000 + per week per child (current average fee is £750/week, including for newly approved carers) £1,500 approval bonus after panel £200 loyalty bonus every year you remain approved Two weeks paid respite per year Two weeks bridging payments to support gaps between placements Generous tax relief for foster carers Grants & Extras Up to £300 child welcome grant for each new placement Up to £450 per child per year for birthdays & religious festivals Holiday grant up to £300 twice...

Refrigeration Engineer Up to 45,000 basic salary + Standby Allowance Manchester Are you looking for a career with true job security and the chance to join one of the top companies to work for over the last decade? We're offering refrigeration engineers the opportunity to join an in house team, where stability and progression go hand in hand. You will be working on a variety of refrigeration equipment from remote packs, integrals, cold rooms and chillers, with full responsibility of your designated stores. With clear progression pathways, your skills and ambition will be rewarded. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to build a long term carer with a trusted leader in the industry! Job Description - Supermarket Refrigeration Engineer - Service, maintenance and repairs on remote packs, integrals, chest freezers, chillers and more - Maintain and review van stock holding on a regular basis - On call rota - Planned preventative maintenance on allocated stores...

Our client Manchester City Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Fostering Kinship team. Experienced fostering social worker required for kinship team. Court directed assessments- essential assessment skills in assessing kinship foster carer required Must be able to meet deadlines and effective time management Understanding of fostering regulations and safeguarding/ child protection experience preferred. Mainly office based Need to work outside of office hours when on duty as the service requires Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and...

Our client Rochdale borough council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Cared for Children's Team. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases. Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA's and support staff and volunteers. Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases. Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers. Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary. Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities. Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards. Write high quality reports as required and also where required give evidence in court in...

Our client Rochdale Borough Council, is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Cared for Children's team. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases. Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA's and support staff and volunteers. Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases. Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers. Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary. Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities. Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards. Write high quality reports as required and also where required give evidence in court in...

Bolton An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-driven Environmental Advisor to join the MBDA team, the role covers the UK and can be based at any of our sites. If you are passionate about environmental issues and reducing our impact on the environment, this challenging but rewarding position may be for you! Salary: Circa £46,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. The opportunity: The successful candidate will be providing expert guidance on environmental compliance. Ensuring that the Company SHE policies and...

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Looked after children team. Responsibilities Developing and arranging appropriate leaving care services for service users, their families and carers, and providing direct support where necessary Provision of social work and case management support to service users, their carers and families. Liaison with agencies which commission or provide services to ensure service users their families/carers have access to a range of services appropriate to their needs Duties Prepare for social work contact and involvement Work with individual families, carers, groups and communities to help them make informed decisions Assess needs and options to recommend a course of action. Respond to crisis situations using appropriate legal procedural intervention Work with individuals, families, carers, group's communities and professionals to achieve change and development to improve life opportunities....

EYFS Teacher - Full Time Start date: September 2026 Salary: MPS 1-6 Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced and nurturing EYFS Teacher to join a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Salford from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Early Years setting within a school that places a strong emphasis on inclusion, pastoral care and early development. The provision is well-resourced, with a strong focus on outdoor learning, language development and creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive. The school has a supportive and collaborative staff team who are passionate about ensuring every child gets the very best start to their education. Leadership are approachable and committed to staff wellbeing and professional development, making this an excellent environment for both experienced teachers and ECTs. About the Role: Deliver high-quality, play-based learning in...

1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Complex Needs (Year 7) Stockport 450 - 550 per week Full-time (08:30 - 15:30) Monday to Friday Term-time only Are you a patient, calm, and resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs on a 1:1 basis? We are recruiting for a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a Year 7 pupil with complex needs within a well-resourced and welcoming secondary SEND school in Stockport. The school offers excellent specialist provision and a highly experienced, supportive team. The Role: Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil within a specialist provision Supporting a pupil with Autism and Dyslexia, working below age-related expectations Acting as a scribe, repeating instructions and reinforcing learning consistently Supporting the pupil to retain information through structured repetition and guidance Promoting emotional regulation, ensuring the pupil feels safe, happy, and engaged in school Working...

Nursery –  Bright Horizons Didsbury Salary  – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location  – Didsbury, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Didsbury nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rating "Outstanding" and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village, closer to bus and tram links. Our Benefits £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP...

£37,602 - £45,426 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Speech and Language Therapist at Witherslack Group is like! Get out what you put in This role is based at Bowersgate School. Opening in September 2026, Bowersgate School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school. The school will cater for up to 72 pupils aged 6 -16 with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Wythenshawe and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the...

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. Salary : Circa £ 55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site (Bolton) Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working:...

Nursery –  Bright Horizons Didsbury Salary  – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location  – Didsbury, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Didsbury nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rating "Outstanding" and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village, closer to bus and tram links. Our Benefits £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Didsbury Salary – £30,804.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Didsbury, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Didsbury nursery. The nursery is OFSTED rated outstanding and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village with great transport links. Our Benefits £30,804.80 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery & Pre-school Salary – Starting from £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Sale, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” Bright Horizons Sale is an Ofsted “Outstanding” setting (inspection: 5 Aug 2022) for children aged 3 months–4/5 years, located on Marsland Road in Sale (M33 3WE). It offers bright, well‑resourced rooms (baby, toddler, preschool) with free‑flow access to a large garden, plus features like a reading den and unique beach area. The nursery follows Bright Horizons’ Bright Beginnings curriculum (built on EYFS) and “Ready for School” programme, with extras such as Boogie Mites music and updates via the Bright...

Nursery –  Bright Horizons Timperley Salary  – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location  – Timperley, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Timperley nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Good, has great public transport links, and has a fabulous spacious garden. Our Benefits £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale Salary – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Sale, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Sale nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Outstanding, has great public transport links, and has been newly refurbished with a fabulous spacious garden. Our Benefits £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7...

 Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale Salary – £30,804.80 per annum Location – Sale, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Sale nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Outstanding, has great public transport links, and has been newly refurbished with a fabulous spacious garden.  Our Benefits £30,804.80 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale Salary – £30,804.80 per annum Location – Sale, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Sale nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Outstanding, has great public transport links, and has been newly refurbished with a fabulous spacious garden.  Our Benefits £30,804.80 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every...

Early Years Teaching Assistant Location: Salford Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday), September Start Salary: 95 - 100 PAYE per day (dependent on experience) Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Tradewind Recruitment is working with a Primary School in the heart of Salford who is looking for an Early Years TA to work in their Pre-School room. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, thrive, and grow. About the Role: As a Early Years Teaching Assistant in the Pre-School room , you will play a vital role in the early development of young learners, helping to lay the foundation for their educational journey. Working full-time, Monday to Friday, you will provide exceptional care and support to children under 3, ensuring a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the EYFS curriculum by delivering...