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Family Key Worker - Tide House

Location: Tide House, Bideford, DevonRole Type: Office based (no home working)Reporting To: Registered ManagerAbout Tide House Tide 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 role The purpose of this role is to provide consistent safeguarding oversight, practical support and evidence-informed assessment input for families during their placement at Tide House, while working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team. As a Family Key Worker, you will have a primary responsibility for supporting the safeguarding of children during their time at Tide House. Alongside day-to-day monitoring, support and safeguarding work with families, you will use your skills and experience to gather evidence and contribute to the parenting assessment led by the Social Worker. The Family Key Worker also takes a lead role in ensuring the child’s needs are understood and responded to during the assessment period, and in coordinating the family placement plan.You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that includes Social Workers, Therapists, Assessment Support Workers and Family Key Workers. The team is 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. There is a clear focus at Tide House on encouraging parents to do things themselves, and for us to assess this, rather than stepping in to do things for them. This role has an important safeguarding responsibility, both for the families you directly work with and as part of the wider safeguarding culture throughout the organisation. Close support, clear communication and regular recording all help to ensure children at Tide House are kept safe and that their wellbeing is promoted. This role must be undertaken fully in the office, as it involves direct safeguarding oversight, in person support to families, timely communication with colleagues and access to placement information and monitoring systems. Working hours are 08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday plus part of the on-call rota.The successful candidate will have: Professional experience of support or care for children and/or vulnerable adults The ability to balance the need to support a family with the need to assess what they are able to do for themselves A commitment to safeguarding A trauma-informed approach to working with parents, whilst ensuring a child-focus to the assessmentExperience of producing accurate written records and using technology effectively to support assessment and safeguarding practice An ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing The confidence to role model best practice and support the development of colleagues A 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 day - Clear 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 to - Supportive, 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 supervision Robust, supportive induction Structured induction programme to help you feel confident in your role o Hands-on learning and guidance from experienced staffShadowing shifts and ongoing mentoring- Shadowing shifts and ongoing mentoringWe invest in developing your skills and career Training and qualifications funded (by agreement) Pathways for progression into different roles- Meaningful rewards Highly competitive salary Paid annual leave (33 days, inclusive of Bank Holidays for this role) Paid sick leave Private healthcare Company pension Paid flu vaccine o Paid eye care Annual staff celebration and social event - Excellent 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 efficient- A 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 otherJob description Please see attached.Safeguarding Tide 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 opportunities Tide 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. On-call This role includes an expectation of being ‘on-call’ approximately one week in five, which equates to approximately 10 weeks per year.How to apply If you would like to apply, then please complete the application form which can be found here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/EFTbGFx8DJIf you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Charlotte Parker-Hall on 01237 237120.

Deputy Manager - Tide House

Role type: Office based, with limited home working by agreement where appropriate to the duties being undertakenReporting 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 Deputy Manager, you will provide senior operational leadership across Tide House, with a primary focus on safeguarding children, maintaining high standards of practice and supporting the Registered Manager with the safe and effective running of the service.You will provide day-to-day leadership to the staff team, supporting Family Key Workers and Assessment Support Workers to deliver safe, consistent monitoring and high-quality recording. You will also contribute to the assessment work led by the Social Worker, helping ensure that children’s needs are met throughout the assessment period and that emerging risks are responded to promptly.This is a senior role within the service. You will help ensure that practice remains consistent with placement plans, risk assessments, policies, procedures, National Minimum Standards and regulatory expectations. You will support staff to understand what is required of them, maintain oversight of daily practice and promote a calm, consistent and child-focused approach across the centre.The Deputy Manager will also deputise for the Registered Manager when required and appropriate. This may include supporting service oversight, staff supervision, quality assurance, safeguarding decision-making and operational responses to urgent matters. Deputising does not replace the Registered Manager’s regulatory responsibility for the service, but it does require confidence, professional judgement and the ability to provide clear leadership when needed.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.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, professional curiosity and regular recording all support us to ensure children at Tide House are kept safe and their wellbeing promoted.This role is, by default, undertaken fully in the office; however, limited hybrid working may be agreed where appropriate to the duties being undertaken at the time. Working hours are typically 8am - 4pm (Monday - Friday), alongside participation in the second on-call rota. Flexibility will be required to respond to operational need, safeguarding issues, staffing pressures, placement transitions, meetings and urgent matters where Deputy Manager oversight is required.We will consider alternative working patterns, including part time, alternative hours or some weekend working, providing this meets the needs of the service.Registered Social Worker ApplicantsWe would particularly welcome interest from candidates who are Registered Social Workers. Where a candidate is suitably experienced and Social Work England registered, we would be open to discussing whether the role could be amended to make best use of their professional registration, skills and experience. This may include consideration of amended responsibilities and an enhanced salary package.The successful candidate will have:• Applicants should be willing to work towards, or already hold, a relevant Level 5 leadership and management qualification, where this is required or agreed as part of the role. Social Work England registration is welcomed, but is not essential, unless amended responsibilities are agreed for a suitably experienced Registered Social Worker.• Experience of providing leadership, supervision or operational oversight within a children’s social care, residential, safeguarding or family support setting.• A strong understanding of safeguarding children and the ability to make clear, proportionate and timely decisions.• Experience of supporting staff to work consistently with placement plans, risk assessments, policies and procedures.• The ability to maintain high standards of recording, professional communication and practice oversight.• Confidence in responding to incidents, emerging risks and changing family circumstances.• The ability to work collaboratively with Social Workers, Therapists, Family Key Workers, Assessment Support Workers and external professionals.• A relational, trauma-informed approach to working with families, while maintaining a clear child focus.• The ability to provide calm, visible and consistent leadership across the staff team.• Excellent organisational skills, emotional resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities.• A commitment to professional development, reflective practice and continuous service improvement.What 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 day.Clear 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 to.Supportive, 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 supervision.Robust, 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 mentoring.Support for your career progression• We invest in developing your skills and career.• Training and qualifications funded (by agreement).• Pathways for progression into different roles.Meaningful rewards• Competitive salary.• Paid annual leave.• Paid sick leave.• Private healthcare.• Company pension.• Paid car parking (for this position).• Paid Social Work England registration fees (if social work qualified).• Paid flu vaccine.• Paid eye care.• Annual staff celebration and social event.Excellent 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 efficient.A 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 other.Job DescriptionPlease see attached.If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Karl Knill on 01237 237120.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. 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Children's Team Manager - Children & Families

North Devon
Full Time
£51,356 - £55,604 per annum

Children's Team Manager, Children and Families, North & Mid Devon 1x fixed-term/secondment 12 months full-time We have an exciting opportunity to join our Children and Families Service in North & Mid Devon within Children's Social Care, where you’ll make a meaningful impact of the lives of children and families. The key purpose of the role is to improve the outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families in Devon to encourage positive change. Are you an experienced, skilled, and passionate Social Worker looking for the next step in your career? Or perhaps you are already a Team Manager looking to broaden and further develop your leadership experience in a new role? If this is you, Devon County Council wants to hear from you! As a Team Manager within the Children and Families Service , you will draw upon your experience and expertise in order to facilitate your team’s continual personal and professional growth. You will embed a high-performance, collaborative culture through reflective supervisions, and in doing so, achieve the best possible outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. You will provide oversight on all our children and young people, ensuring quality standards are maintained whilst championing restorative practice. Our Children and Families Service works in a highly challenging, yet highly rewarding environment to manage child-in-need and child protection cases as well as cases in legal proceedings and looked after children. Working together with children and their families, we use restorative practice to achieve positive, long-term and sustainable outcomes for all. Building happier, healthier and safer environments for children and young people in Devon is at the heart of our service and to achieve this we develop supportive partnerships that encourage and empower children and families in unlocking their individual strengths and values. About You As a Team Manager, your skills and experience will include: Experience working within social care, including working in a multi-agency environment  Strong leadership and management skills; effectively leading teams, with the ability to develop and support individuals, promoting an environment of continuous improvement where everyone can achieve their potential The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals, leading to successful outcomes for children A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) A high-level of written and verbal communication skills*  Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work Exceptional recording and planning skills Ability to make difficult decisions A valid UK driving licence and access to a car* * Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act About Us Devon County Council is a welcoming and inclusive place to work, underpinning our ‘People First’ approach. It is a really exciting time here, we’re an ambitious authority on an exciting journey of cultural change. We're continuing to embed  restorative practice  and relational ways of working and we believe that for most families, the family home is the best place for children to live and thrive. We're proud of our workforce and what we are achieving for children and families in Devon. For the vital contribution you make, you will receive the following: £2,000 annual retention payment (pro-rata for part time employees) Flexible working arrangements promoting a healthy work-life balance to support your wellbeing, including some remote working Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave Free onsite parking Career progression opportunities A full induction A supportive working environment with regular supervision Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including a variety of employee well-being services Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicles and cycle to work Relocation package of up to £8,000, subject to qualifying conditions For more information about working for DCC, please visit our Working for Devon page For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Curtis King on 01392 386017 or by emailing curtis.king@devon.gov.uk . Applications close on 30 August 2026 . Kindly note that interviews will be conducted at various stages of our recruitment campaign. We strongly encourage you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment as it is possible that the advert may close early. 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. Additional Information This role requires a DBS disclosure This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English 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 - DCC 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 Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . REQ010372 - Children's Social Care

Team Leader - Atkinson Secure Children's Home

Exeter, Devon
Full Time
£35,412 - £39,152 per annum

12 month Secondment – Full Time 37 hours per week to include weekend enhancements and a Secure allowance INTERNAL ONLY (Devon County Council Employees Only) ATKINSON SECURE CHILDREN'S HOME - EXETER Who are we: Atkinson Secure Children's Home is a secure environment with excellent in-house facilities and rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED. Our approach is to provide exceptional parenting to the young people within our care, looking beyond their behaviours to go the extra mile for them and we do this in a safe and therapeutic environment. Atkinson cares for young people aged (10-17yrs) with emotional and behavioural difficulties who have been granted a secure accommodation order by the courts. The young people we care for are often in crisis and require intensive support, intervention, and physical intervention at a last resort, while working on their, education and training in vocational skills and life skills. Applications: All application forms need to be fully completed with no employment gaps and reasons for leaving any previous employment needs to be fully explained. During the online application you will be asked to type a ‘supporting statement’. The supporting statement will form a vital part of the selection process, including if you are invited to a formal interview. It is important that you review the job description and person specification when typing your supporting statement, as you will need to demonstrate that you have the relevant skills/qualities this role requires. Atkinson undertake a vigorous safer recruitment process please ensure all referees are aware that they will be contacted by the home. For an informal discussion please contact Jemma Gent on jemma.gent@devon.gov.uk 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 Apply Now to see 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 .  For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council 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. Reference: REQ010371

Estate Ranger - Exmoor National Park Authority

Somerset
Multiple Terms
£32,597 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Dulverton, Somerset (with travel for site visits and working from other National Park premises) About Us Exmoor National Park is a unique and beautiful part of the country. Our vision is that Exmoor remains a beautiful landscape, leading the response to climate change and nature recovery, a welcoming place for all, as well as a great place to live, work and do business. We are now looking for an Estate Ranger to join us on a fixed-term contract for two and a half years. This is a full-time role, although part-time working will also be considered. The Benefits - Salary of £32,597 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part-time) - Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) - Local Government Pension Scheme - Paid sickness, parental and compassionate leave, plus time off for dependants - Time off to attend medical appointments - Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 confidential helpline This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced countryside management professional with strong practical and project management skills to join our dedicated organisation. You’ll have the chance to help care for one of the country’s most distinctive landscapes, broadening your experience across estate management, countryside projects and community engagement. What’s more, you’ll benefit from flexible working options, a generous pension and strong wellbeing support within a role that offers both purpose and variety. So, if you’re ready to put your practical skills to work protecting and enhancing Exmoor for the people and communities who enjoy it, read on and apply today. The Role As an Estate Ranger, you will support the effective day-to-day management of Exmoor National Park Authority’s land, buildings and other assets. Working closely with the Estates Manager, you will co-ordinate practical work, address operational issues and manage smaller projects across the estate. Alongside managing the estate on the ground, you will help promote its purpose and engage local communities and visitors with projects taking place across ENPA land. Additionally, you will: - Support contractors delivering major projects - Manage specific projects relating to key assets - Liaise with tenants, leaseholders and licensees - Support land management schemes on in-hand land - Work collaboratively with Rangers, Field Services, the Estate Team and Learning & Engagement colleagues About You To be considered as an Estate Ranger, you will need: - Experience supporting commissioning systems for countryside management - Experience of project management and the ability to identify, plan and deliver projects - An understanding of rural issues and experience in countryside management - Experience of working with hand tools such as chainsaws and brush cutters - Good practical skills in estate and countryside management - The ability to understand and work with technical documents, interpret geographical information and navigate effectively in remote areas and under various weather conditions - Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety legislation and its application - Competency in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and GIS - A degree level in countryside management, a relevant subject or equivalent experience Please note, this post requires an enhanced DBS check as it may include working with children and vulnerable people. Other organisations may call this role Ranger, Countryside Ranger, Estate Officer, Countryside Officer, Land Management Officer, Estate Management Officer, Property and Estates Officer, or Rural Estates Officer. Webrecruit and Exmoor National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you’re looking for an impactful role as an Estate Ranger, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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