East London NHS Foundation Trust - Bedford

PermanentFull time

We are currently expanding the well-established Countywide Early Intervention in Psychosis Team which provides a focussed and specific community service for the population of Bedfordshire and Luton in response to the needs of individuals and their families experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The team works across CAMH services and Adult Mental Health Services with an age range starting at 14 years. We are therefore looking for skilled Care Co-ordinators to join our teams covering Bedford. The post holder will be a Qualified Social Worker or RMN with a sound background of working in a Community Mental Health setting and Care Coordination within CPA. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to ensure delivery of full care packages. They will also provide psychosocial interventions and undertake specialist assessments which will require a good understanding of At Risk Mental States and Psychosis. The successful candidate will join a creative and motivated team who continue to make positive differences to families and individuals across the county. We believe that psychosis is treatable and recovery is expected. You will be given expert support and advice from the team Senior Social Worker and Senior Nurses. The Senior Social Worker and Team Leader provide intensive support to ensure that bespoke professional supervision is readily available for all our social workers. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Care Co-ordinator to work as part of our team. You will be a registered professional and at least have one year of post qualifying experience in a relevant health or social care setting. As a Co-ordinator you will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality social care services to adults experiencing mental ill-health. The core functions of the role will be to provide assessment, care planning and coordination of care from a social perspective to adults accessing the service. You will hold a caseload of adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and social care needs. You will ensure that you maintain constant reflection and development of your practice and will ensure your continuing professional development in line with the standards set out by your professional regulator. You must have a valid driving license and the use of a car for business purposes. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. In the role, you will liaise with acute inpatient units, the Crisis Team, Primary Care services, the Voluntary and Private Sector and contribute to providing a recovery focused model of care. You will play an active role in the discharge of our service users from hospital and will commission health and social care services as required. Partnership working is a key component of this post and you will need to be innovative in ensuring that there is a range of appropriate services locally to support individual recovery journeys. Person specification Experience Essential criteria • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience. • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience. • Experience of attending funding panels and commissioning care packages • Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments. Desirable criteria • Post-qualification experience within mental health services • Previous appointment as an AMHP /Best Interest Assessor (BIA). Social Workers are expected to train and practise as AMHP’s Knowledge/Skills Essential criteria To undertake comprehensive Care Act assessments and reviews, for people who may present with complex Health and Social Care needs, ensuring people are assessed appropriately against social care eligibility criteria as defined by The Care Act 2014. To take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquires and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse. To ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users. To promote the use of Direct Payments in the commissioning of service user and carer care and support plans. To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe from harm. To ensure accurate records of all work undertaken are kept up to date on the service users Electronic Patient Record. 4 To attend reflective practice sessions and access post qualifying and other appropriate training to ensure high standards of practice and continuation of your registration with Social Work England. To provide both management and reflective supervision to newly qualified Social Workers and Support Workers. To support newly qualified social workers through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), with opportunities to train as an ASYE assessor. To undertake duties as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or be willing to undertake AMHP training. To participate in your own regular supervision and ensure regular reflection on your own practice as both a social worker and AMHP. To undertake other tasks and duties which form part of the delegated social care responsibilities accepted by the Trust on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council. To adhere to Trust policies and procedures. Interviewer information pack To undertake additional training as required. To carry out any other duties as appropriately identified by your line manager. Desirable criteria • A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments Additional Requirements Essential criteria • Car driver essential and be able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County • Full driving licence • Flexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives. Educational/ Qualification Essential criteria • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England 5 Desirable criteria • Educated to Degree Level • Relevant specialist post qualifying/post graduate training Personal Qualities Essential criteria • Team player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals whilst considering competing views and agendas • Able to work independently, with initiative, but to seek appropriate guidance and supervision when required. • Self-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences • Committed to equal opportunities, and equality and diversity issues • Anti-discriminatory & ant oppressive practice • Committed to core social work values, able to recognise that protection is sometimes required and should be carried out in the least restrictive manner observing the human and civil rights of the individual • A commitment to leadership & change management This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

inploi - Bury

PermanentFull time

Social Worker Emotional Health & Well-being (Children Looked After & Care Leavers) Become a Children’s Social Worker for Bury and help with our ‘Let’s Do it for Children’ vision. About the role We know that children looked after and care leavers often face unique challenges around emotional health and well-being. To strengthen the support we provide, Bury Council has invested in creating two specialist Social Worker roles dedicated to this area. These roles are part of our commitment to delivering trauma-informed, relationship-based practice that helps young people build resilience and thrive. You will be part of an innovative approach where Social Workers work closely with a psychologist-led team, ensuring that emotional health is at the heart of care planning. This means you’ll have access to expert guidance, reflective practice, and specialist training to enhance your skills and confidence in supporting children and young people. We are on an exciting journey in Bury and doing things differently. Social Workers are at the heart of this transformation, and we promise to support your learning and development every step of the way. We want the best talent to join uspractitioners who can influence and shape the services we provide for children and young people. This role focuses on promoting and enhancing the emotional health and well-being of Children Looked After and Care Leavers. You will deliver trauma-informed, relationship-based interventions that build resilience, self-esteem, and coping strategies. Working closely with CAMHS, therapeutic services, and multi-agency partners, you’ll make sure young people receive timely, coordinated support tailored to their needs. Your work will include: Building trusting relationships with children and young people to understand their emotional needs. Undertaking holistic assessments and contributing to care and pathway planning. Advocating for emotional and mental health needs within multi-agency forums. Providing advice and training to carers and professionals on trauma-informed care. Promoting emotional literacy and psychological safety across care settings. We put children and young people at the heart of everything we do and make sure our Social Workers have the support, training, and development they need to thrive. If you have experience in supporting the emotional health and well-being of children in care and are a qualified Social Worker, we want to hear from you! If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and want to grow your skills in a forward-thinking authority, then this is the role for you. About Bury The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way. Benefits of Working for Bury Council We value our employees and support agile working where appropriate for the role and service requirements. Bury is committed to being an equal society that recognises, values, and embraces all people for the skills, abilities, and experiences they bring to our workforce and community. We guarantee an interview for: Disabled people Looked-after children and care leavers Armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) Carers of adults or disabled children provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. Come and join Team Bury! If you feel you can use your experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Interviews will take place WC 4th May 2026. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Neild, Head of Service, via email at R.neild@bury.gov.uk. Supporting Documents ↗ Privacy Notice ↗ Job Description ↗ Work Demands Form

Swansea City Council - Remote

from £13.50 an hour

RemotePermanentPart time

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments. A little about myself: I am a lively 5-year-old living in Swansea with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I’m looking for a kind, patient, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant who can help me explore the world safely, whilst having lots of fun. I don’t always understand danger, so I need an adult who can keep me safe when we’re out and about. I am happiest when I’m playing, whether that’s roleplay, building things, visiting shops, enjoying soft-play, or relaxing in cafés. I especially love Peppa Pig! I can clearly communicate my needs, wishes, and feelings, so you’ll always know how I’m doing. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children, loves play, and wants to make a real difference in helping me grow, discover, and enjoy life securely and happily. Driver required to take me out. Hours of work: 8 miles per week and 10 hours per week during school holidays. Rate of pay £13.50 Essential I need you to: · Help me have fun, be creative, and playful; · Be physically fit and able to run - I’m fast and love to move! · Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings - I need someone who’s always looking out for me; · Be experienced with children like me - especially those with Autism; · Drive, to be able to take me out; · Be kind and patient. I’d like support with: · My toileting needs. I will need my PA to: Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality; Be confident, mature and have patience; Be dependable and arrive on time; Be friendly with an easy-going manner; Be adaptable and flexible; Be supportive but not take over; Have business insurance on your car to take clients out. Concerning the position A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.

Swansea City Council - Remote

from £13.50 an hour

RemotePermanentPart time

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who receives direct payments. A little about myself: I am a teenage boy living in Swansea. I love to go out to different parks, going swimming and to bike ability. I love eating in KFC, it is my favourite food. I love people interacting me with and showing an interest. I am a beautiful, gentle, loving young man. I have ASD which means I am very sensory. I don’t mind crowds, but I don’t like loud noises. I don’t have any danger awareness at all, and I need to be always supervised closely. I communicate through my iPad and my phone; I can type in the things that I want as I don’t say many words verbally. I can dribble a ball as well as David Beckham. Driver required to take me out. Hours of work Sunday: 10am – 12pm 2 hours after school one evening (to be discussed) Variable during school holidays Rate of pay. £13.50 Essential: I need you to: Supervise me at all times. Ensure I am always safe. Listen to what I want. Desirable I’d prefer if: You have previous experience. A knowledge and understanding of ASD. You are fun and have a good sense of humour. You have a genuine interest in children and young people with ASD. Patience and understanding. I’d like support with Doing the things that I enjoy I will need my PA to: Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality. Be confident, mature and have patience. Be dependable and arrive on time. Be friendly with an easy-going manner. Be adaptable and flexible. Be supportive but not take over. Have business insurance on your car to take clients out. Concerning the position A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.

Swansea City Council - Remote

from £13.50 an hour

RemotePermanentPart time

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments. A little about myself: I am an outgoing 9-year-old boy, living in Swansea, awaiting a diagnosis of ASD and ADHD. I enjoy being outside, being energetic and enjoy doing exciting activities. I enjoy swimming, hiking, mountain boarding, surfing, rock climbing and parkour. I need to supervised at all times when outside as I don’t always have a sense of danger and will sometimes just run into the road. I like to eat steak and leek and potato soup Driver required to take me out. Hours of work Evening / weekends to be discussed with the family Rate of pay. £13.50 Essential: I need you to: • Enjoy or be willing to try different outdoor activities including swimming, rock climbing, parkour, skater, surfing • Have a good sense of humour. • Be energetic and adventurous • Be willing to hike, bike rides, scooter and mountain board • Be able to help with outdoor activities • Have first Aid Training • Have knowledge on safe restraint Desirable I’d prefer if: • You are a non-smoker. • You enjoy exercise. • You are a happy person • You are Confident, mature and patient • You are friendly and easy going • You are calm • You like cooking • You can be firm and consistent and can set clear boundaries I’d like support with: • Going out in the community. I will need my PA to: Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality. Be confident, mature and have patience. Be dependable and arrive on time. Be friendly with an easy-going manner. Be adaptable and flexible. Be supportive but not take over. Have business insurance on your car to take clients out. Concerning the position A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.

Swansea City Council - Remote

from £13.50 an hour

RemotePermanentPart time

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments. A little about myself: I am a young boy diagnosed with ASD, GDD and PICA. I am very active and love to spin, jump, run and any type of sensory play. I am always smiling; I know a few words, but I communicate mostly with sounds and object pointing. I would like someone to play with me at home in the garden and when we get to know each other, maybe go out to the park. Driver required to take me out. Female preferred. Hours of work 6 hours per week during school terms. 12 hours per week during school holidays. Out of school hours but flexible Rate of pay. £13.50 Essential: I need you to: Be able to drive and have a car Be female Be able to carry out personal care Desirable I’d prefer if: You have previous experience. I’d like support with I will need toileting and personal care support. I will need support eating and I have a routine that is working for this. I am a flight risk, so you will need to be vigilant at all times. I put anything in my mouth (PICA) and will need close monitoring. I will need my PA to: Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality. Be confident, mature and have patience. Be dependable and arrive on time. Be friendly with an easy-going manner. Be adaptable and flexible. Be supportive but not take over. Have business insurance on your car to take clients out. Concerning the position A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.

Swansea City Council - Remote

from £13.50 an hour

RemotePermanentPart time

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments. A little about myself: Would you like to be my friend? Hi I’m a 10-year-old boy living in Swansea looking for a PA. A little about me, I love socialising and meeting new people my mam tells me I’m a social butterfly. I like high fives, fist pumps and hugs. I enjoy going for walks, messy play, going to the park and jumping on trampolines. I don’t have a very good attention span, and I can easily get overwhelmed, and my behaviour can be a little challenging. If you think we would be a good match please get in touch as I’d love to meet you. Driver required to take me out. Male / female preferred. Hours of work Alternate Saturdays/Sundays for 5/6 hours Rate of pay. £13.50 Essential: I need you to: • Can provide me with personal care. • Can be my calm when the world around me becomes stormy and difficult for me to navigate. • Have experience in this line of work • Can drive so we can go on adventures while singing along to my favourite songs. Desirable I’d prefer if: • You are fun any bubbly I’d like support with • Personal care • Going out in the community I will need my PA to: Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality. Be confident, mature and have patience. Be dependable and arrive on time. Be friendly with an easy-going manner. Be adaptable and flexible. Be supportive but not take over. Have business insurance on your car to take clients out. Concerning the position A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.

Swansea City Council - Remote

from £13.50 an hour

RemotePermanentPart time

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments. A little about myself: I am an eight-year-old boy who is currently on the pathway for an Autism diagnosis. I live in the centre of Swansea with my dad who is my main carer. I’m looking for support to help me enjoy time in the local community, whilst giving my dad a break from his caring responsibilities. I am fun, happy, and energetic. I love to explore the outdoors, especially when I get to go to forest-school where I can learn through play. I respond well to guidance, which helps me stay on task and remember what I should be doing. I sometimes get distracted and may forget to have a drink or something to eat, so I need gentle prompts to keep me going. When I’m out and about, I can lose focus and forget how to stay safe, so I need someone who is confident in giving direction, especially when crossing busy roads. It’s important that the person supporting me understands how to keep me safe, whilst encouraging me to enjoy my time. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, are patient, reliable, and enthusiastic about helping a child flourish, then I’d love your support. Hours of work 8 hours per week (term time), 15 hours per week (holidays) plus an additional 12 hours for overnight respite for a suitably qualified PA. Rate of pay £13.50 Essential I need you to be: 1. Energy Channeler-in-Chief • Keep up with my endless energy (think scootering, trampolining, gymnastics, and exploring the outdoors); • Turn chores into games (e.g. “Let’s race!”, organise putting books away - biggest first, etc). 2. Creativity Captain • Invent sensory-friendly games (think obstacle courses, messy art, or roleplay); • Embrace my cheeky humour, silly voices, and impromptu dancing. 3. Routine Rockstar • Use visual timetables or fun countdowns ("5 more minutes of swings, then we are moving, next is story-time"); • Help with my outside after-school activities, swimming, horse-riding, theatre-school (Stagecoach!). 4. Safety & Calm Keeper • Spot when I am overwhelmed and pivot smoothly (e.g. “Let's have a time out”, headphones on, or hand me a sensory chewy or fidget spinner); • Celebrate my wins (big or small, like trying new foods or reading an outside sign!). Desirable I’d prefer if you: • Have a playful spirit, are happy to learn new skills, choose an Avatar and challenge me in a game on Roblox or Minecraft!; • Understand Autism, but don’t overthink it (e.g. be patient when I am slow to process or respond to questions); • Stay patient and positive when I test boundaries (cheeky = my superpower!); • Love the outdoors, parks, woodland walks, or exploring rock pools on the beach. • PA must have appropriate certification for working with an autistic child, be certified to physically restrain and move him safely if he has a meltdown. I’d like support with: • A playmate, cheerleader, and calm-guide all in one; • Helping me to explore the world safely, learning through laughter, and turning daily routines into adventures. I will need my PA to: Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality; Be confident, mature and have patience; Be dependable and arrive on time; Be friendly with an easy-going manner; Be adaptable and flexible; Be supportive but not take over; Have business insurance on your car to take clients out. Concerning the position A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.

Swansea City Council - Remote

from £13.50 an hour

RemotePermanentPart time

Swansea Council will not be the employer for the advertised role. Any successful applicant for this role will be employed by the Direct Payment client, who is the legal employer. A little about myself: Hello, I am a little boy who has cerebral palsy who lives in Swansea. I love to go on walks and to the park, I will need to hold hands as sometimes I can try and run off and I can be a little unsteady on my feet if I am tired. I need some help with using the toilet. I am happy and smiley and love having 1:1 attention. I enjoy spending time playing on my phone. I will need a PA who has the use of their own car or who is happy to take me out on the bus. Rate of pay: Meets national min wage or higher. Direct Payments hours: 4 hours a week during term time 6 hours a week during school holidays Essential skills for this role: · My PA would need to have a clean, valid driving licence who is happy to take me out in their car, or to help me take the bus. · Someone who has a caring and responsible attitude · You would need to ensure that I am always safe · My PA would need to be reliable and punctual; I get very excited when it is time to go out. · Someone who is fun and loves to play · Someone who is willing to undertake any training identified as relating to the post e.g. Manual Handling Course, Basic First Aid . Someone who is experienced in working with children/young people who have additional needs I’d like support with: · Having fun days out to the park, to the beach, or into Swansea. · All instructions and training will be discussed at interview. I will need my PA to: · Respect and understand the importance privacy and confidentiality. · Strict adherence to the regulations of GDPR · Be confident, mature and have patience. · Be dependable and arrive on time. . Be friendly, honest and respectful with an easy-going manner. Concerning the position IMPORTANT A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible. On application of a DBS the PA will also be registered for mandatory E-learning which will need to be completed within first 4 weeks of employment.

Swansea City Council - Remote

from £13.50 an hour

RemotePermanentPart time

Please note this is not a Swansea city council job. You will be working with a private client who received direct payments. A little about myself: I am a young lady living in Swansea. I have autism, bipolar and speech and language difficulties. I am very loving and have a great sense of humour. I am very cheeky. I like to try to see how much I can get away with. I love baking, music and verbal interaction. I do not like to be persuaded as it agitates me. I will let you know if I do not want to do something. I am sensitive to sounds there are certain sounds that I do not like including the hoover, washing machine and lawn mower. I love music and can compose my own music. Driver required to take me out. Female preferred. Hours of work – must be flexible with hours Tuesday 9-6 Thursday 9-6 Rate of pay. £13.50 Essential: I need you to · Have similar interest · Keep me safe as I am unaware of danger Desirable I’d prefer if: · You have previous experience. · Are patient and understand me needs. I’d like support with · Going out in the community to Llys Nini or swimming. · Play at home with play doh, art and crafts, activity books. · Baking. I will need my PA to: Respect and understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality. Be confident, mature and have patience. Be dependable and arrive on time. Be friendly with an easy-going manner. Be adaptable and flexible. Be supportive but not take over. Have business insurance on your car to take clients out. Concerning the position A trial period will be necessary in the first instance in the form of a six-month probationary period. Salary will be paid monthly (Annual leave is calculated on a pro rata basis). A DBS MUST be processed prior to any commencement of employment. Costs of DBS will be met by Swansea council where applicant is eligible.