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Specialist Social Worker - Inclusis Ltd (Tide House)

Location: Tide House, Bideford, DevonRole type: Flexible (office based, with some home working)Reporting to: Registered ManagerAbout Tide HouseTide House is a Residential Family Assessment Centre rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (August 2025). We undertake parenting assessments for up to five families placed with us, providing ‘expert evidence’ to support families, local authorities and care proceedings. Families have self-contained accommodation of 1-3 bedrooms, allowing us to support families with multiple parents and children. Tide House utilises relational approaches to support families to care for their children in a safe and consistent way, alongside undertaking the required assessment of them, as directed by the Local Authority or Court.The roleAs a Specialist Social Worker you will typically be responsible for undertaking the parenting assessments of 2-3 families that are placed at Tide House. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that includes Social Workers, Therapists, Assessment Support Workers and Family Key Workers. The team are highly skilled and experienced in supporting families with a wide range of needs, including mental ill-health, substance use, learning disabilities, domestic abuse and past trauma. Alongside undertaking the parenting assessment, you will utilise your social work skills and experience contribute to the wider team learning and development, including weekly meetings that review the ongoing assessment and monitoring levels for each family.This role has an important safeguarding responsibility, both for the families you directly work with and as a contributor to the wider safeguarding culture throughout the organisation. Close support, clear communication and regular recordings all support us to ensure children at Tide House are kept safe and their wellbeing promoted.This role can be undertaken fully in the office or with 2-3 days of home working, depending upon the current stage of assessment. You will be expected to be present, in person, for assessment sessions, delivering ‘Feedback’ and for most multi-agency meetings. The length of the office days can be negotiated.The successful candidate will have:As least 3 years post-qualifying experience of working in children’s social workExperience of undertaking parenting assessments, report writing and care proceedingsA trauma-informed approach to working with parents, whilst ensuring a child-focus to the assessmentExperience of engaging families to make positive and sustained changeA commitment to professional developmentWhat we offer at Tide House:A warm, person‑centred organisation making a real difference- A homely, nurturing environment where people feel valued- Small enough for strong relationships, big enough for real opportunities- A supportive culture focused on improving lives every dayClear values and meaningful purpose- Everything we do is centred around safety, wellbeing and getting it right for families- A commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for families through consistent, high quality and relational practice- A shared vision that everyone is part of and contributes toSupportive, visible and experienced leadership- Managers who listen, guide and actively support you- A collaborative multi‑disciplinary approach- Friendly and approachable leadership team- Regular 1:1 and group supervisionRobust, supportive induction- Structured induction programme to help you feel confident in your role- Hands-on learning and guidance from experienced staff- Shadowing shifts and ongoing mentoringSupport for your career progression- We invest in developing your skills and career- Training and qualifications funded (by agreement)- Pathways for progression into different rolesMeaningful rewards- Highly competitive salary- Paid annual leave (33 days for this position)- Paid sick leave- Private healthcare- Company pension- Paid flu vaccine- Paid eye care- Annual staff celebration and social eventExcellent IT systems- Bespoke, in-house, case management system- Responsive, in-person IT support- Easy-to-use systems that help you succeed in your role- Tools designed to make your work smoother and more efficientA great working environment- A calm, positive and well-maintained office setting- Tea, coffee and biscuits, as needed!- A team culture built on kindness, respect and collaboration- A supportive atmosphere where everyone looks out for each otherIf you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Karl Knill on 01237 237120.Job descriptionPlease see attached.SafeguardingTide House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Safer recruitment practices are followed to ensure all candidates are suitable to work with vulnerable individuals. This includes robust vetting procedures, comprehensive pre‑employment checks, and an expectation that all staff uphold our safeguarding policies at all times.This role, as it involves regulated activity, will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of identity, scrutiny of employment history, and the gathering of suitable references.Equal opportunitiesTide House is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is discriminated against directly or indirectly as a result of any protected characteristic. How to applyIf you would like to apply, then please complete the application form which can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/VSGzjvtYck

Headteacher - St Helen's CofE School (Learning Academy Partnership Trust)

To start September 2026 or January 2027 We have an exciting opportunity for a new Headteacher to lead St Helen’s C of E School, located just outside of Bideford, as it transfers into the Learning Academy Partnership from Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust. It is an exciting time for the school but also one of change for children, colleagues, parents and the community. This is a joint recruitment with Alumnis as the school will be transferring between Trusts in the summer term. We are offering a £5,000 relocation package for candidates relocating from outside Devon or Cornwall. St Helen’s is in a period of change, and we are seeking a Headteacher who can manage not only the change for the parents, children and colleagues but also ensure a strong curriculum offer delivering inclusive practice, effective pedagogical practice and outcomes in place, and that it unashamedly privileges the most underserved children. The Learning Academy Partnership is driven by mission and beliefs ensuring that every child has the right to live life to the full. We are committed to improving educational outcomes for underserved children across the South-West and breaking down barriers to social mobility. Our Headteachers achieve this through a rich, vibrant curriculum delivered by excellent teachers.You will be joining a strong, single organisation, culture of collective efficacy and one that is rooted in our Christian foundation. We are passionate about our role in social justice in our communities and tackling stubborn South West deprivation. As a Church School leader, you will uphold and develop the school’s Christian distinctiveness through its educational offer. We welcome applicants with or without prior experience of leading a Church school. We offer full induction and support as you embark on a journey as a church school leader. You will benefit from excellent systems and support from the Business Support team who manage all aspects of the operations, leaving you space to lead teaching and learning. You will also join a local hub as well as the wider partnership of schools where you will be part of hard-wired inter-dependence and collaboration with a shared responsibility to all children in the Trust. We do operate as islands; we care deeply about each other’s schools and communities.Our Headteachers and colleagues are rooted in their communities and work hard to serve their children, and successful candidates will be able to ensure this relationship with pupils and the community continue to flourish. St Helen’s is a wonderful school ready to take the next big step on its journey and the new Headteacher has a wonderful opportunity to work with pupils, parents, colleagues and the community to continue the St Helen’s journey as it transfers from Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust to the Learning Academy Partnership.We want to support you in deciding if we are the right trust for you. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, we are offering visits with our Trust Lead / Deputy Trust Lead on Wednesday 11th February and Tuesday 3rd March 2026. Please contact our People Team on people@lapsw.org to book your visit.We apologise as due to the situation we can only offer group visits but by offering a 1:1 call we aim to answer individual questions to help you learn more about whether this is the right Trust and school for you.The Learning Academy Partnership and Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK.For more information and an application pack, please visit our website, Learning Academy Partnership - Home.Please apply by 12pm on the closing date

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Building Surveyor - Reach South Academy Trust

South West, Devon
Full Time
Grade H: £40,777 - £45,091

Location: Remote working, based in the southwest About the role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to deliver a high-quality, solutions-focused surveying service across our schools. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in transforming and improving our estate, supporting the Trust’s Strategic Development Plan. The postholder will report to the Senior Building Surveyor and work closely with the wider operations team and external stakeholders. The role covers 16 academies across the Southwest of England. The role will be based in either Plymouth or Gloucestershire, with regular travel to Trust academies. Key Responsibilities: · Manage and deliver construction and maintenance projects from design to completion. · Ensure statutory compliance, including Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM regulations. · Prepare specifications, procure contractors, and administer JCT contracts. · Provide technical advice, building condition surveys, and cost estimates. · Contribute to asset management planning and Trust growth projects. · Oversee budgets and ensure best value procurement. About the successful candidate The successful candidate will be experienced in Building Surveying within the Education, corporate or non-profit sector, with a focus on customer service and satisfaction through problem resolution. They will also need to have: • Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent experience. • Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience in building surveying. • Strong knowledge of legislation, compliance, and procurement processes. • Experience managing multiple projects and administering JCT contracts. • Excellent communication and project management skills. • Ability to travel to different Trust settings regularly. Desirable: Membership of RICS or similar professional body. About the Trust Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the Southwest of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence. Opportunities and Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting. Next Steps If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘ apply now ’ on the advert. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Senior Building Surveyor - Reach South Academy Trust

South West, Devon
Full Time
Grade I: £46,142 - £51,356

Location: Remote working, based in the southwest About the role The Senior Building Surveyor will provide a comprehensive, high quality, solutions focused building surveying service across the Trust. The postholder will contribute to the transformation and continuous improvement of the Reach South estate, in support of the delivery of the Trust’s Strategic Development Plan. The postholder will identify maintenance issues and improvement projects, design and specify solutions, procure building contractors, and administer construction projects across the estate. The postholder will also contribute to the development and maintenance of an asset management plan, along with providing building surveying services in relation to Trust growth and associated due diligence reports. The postholder will advise solutions to maintenance issues, including guidance on associated costs. The role will be based in either Plymouth or Gloucestershire, with regular travel to Trust academies. Key Responsibilities: · Lead on identifying, designing, and managing construction and maintenance projects across the Trust. · Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM regulations. · Prepare and administer JCT Building Contracts and manage service providers. · Deliver accurate building condition surveys and provide cost-effective solutions. · Develop and maintain a 5-year asset management plan. · Support Trust growth by assessing new sites and providing due diligence reports. · Mentor and guide site teams, promoting best practice and health & wellbeing at work. About the successful candidate The successful candidate will be experienced in Building Surveying within the Education, corporate or non-profit sector, with a focus on customer service and satisfaction through problem resolution. You will also need to be: • Qualified: Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent experience. • Experienced: Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience in building surveying, with a proven track record in managing multiple projects and administering JCT contracts. • Knowledgeable: Strong understanding of building legislation, health & safety compliance, and procurement processes. • Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD, and Office applications. • A Leader: Able to manage budgets, lead meetings, and provide mentorship to team members. • Flexible & Positive: A proactive attitude with the ability to travel across Trust sites. Desirable: Membership of RICS or similar professional body. About the Trust Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the Southwest of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence. Opportunities and Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting. Next Steps If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org . To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘ apply now ’ on the advert. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Advanced Social Worker - Adult Social Care

East Devon, Devon
Full Time
£45,091 - £49,282 per annum

Internal DCC Employees Only Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join the Exmouth, Woodbury and Budleigh Community Health and Social Care Team. We are a friendly, welcoming but hard working team committed to supporting the people most at need within our local community. We particularly welcome students and newly qualified workers for whom we aim to provide a supportive learning environment. We have great links with local colleagues from statutory and voluntary services which makes a real difference in the support we are able to offer to people. As a team, we enjoy working together from our office base to support one another but also welcome the flexibility of hybrid working. AS an ASW in our team, you would be expected to - deputise for the team manager - chair safeguarding enquiry and best interest meetings - support and develop the practice of the team, including working with newly qualified social workers. - hold a small caseload of complex work - offer supervision to colleagues members If you are interested in finding out more information about this post please contact Nicki Skinner - Community Services Manager - nicky.skinner@devon.gov.uk Interviews are due to be held on 25/03/2026 How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description . Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click here to view the Job Description DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the person to be registered with their relevant professional regulatory body REQ009304 Integrated Adult Social Care

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