Hundreds of opportunities exist for qualified and experienced social care staff from the European Union to work in the UK.

Below are the current vacancies we have. They are being updated frequently so please keep checking regularly.

If there is not a vacancy that matches your particular experience, please feel free to contact us and we can look for more suitable positions.

Vacancy Reference 314

Title Support Worker – Adults with Autism

Salary range £16,000 - £19,000. Probable starting salary approx £17,000 with qualification.Up to £500 relocation expenses paid!

Employer Charitable Trust

Region Two locations in rural Oxofdshire, close to Oxford

Carterton – 30km to Oxford

Abingdon – 8km to Oxford

Qualification Social Worker, Pedagogues, Social Care Worker, Residential Care Worker – No GSCC registration required

Description This dynamic charity that provides supported living services to adults with Autism. The client focus and individual approach is reflected in the fact that services are often for one or two people. This organisation provides excellent service and there is a culture of continuous improvement. You are invited to join the teams and to contribute to that improvement!

You should have passion for your work, be professional and have an interest in developing a career in the organisation. You are not required to have experience in working with Autism, but you should be enthusiastic about learning about it.

We are looking for 8 support workers in total, 4 in Carterton and 4 in Abingdon.

The homes provide sevices tailored to the individual needs of the Autistic clients. In both services the needs of the people are quite complex, some people have some limited verbal communication. Makaton is used and training is provided by the employer. Any knowledge of Makaton would be an advantage.

You will need to be a confident person, able to listen well and learn about the individuals with whom you will work from your colleagues. A good level of English, a driving licence and a willingness to drive in the UK are required. First Aid training would be an advantage, but is not essential. We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 years. The job requires evening and weekend shift work.

Interviews 18/19 September

Starting dates 6 – 8 weeks after interview, flexible

Vacancy Reference 370

Title: Children’s Residential Worker

Location: Bedford - 55 miles North of London

Interviews: September or October 2008

Salary: £17,500 starting salary

Qualification Various including Social Work, Social Pedagogy – and other relevant qualifications

Description This is a charity that provides care and education to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The children are typically aged 12 – 16.

The organization aims to provide the children and young people with warmth, a family-like atmosphere and supports them to grow in self-confidence. Excellent working relationships with Children and Adolescent Mental Health services means great support is provided to children and young people alike. Most of the children have been through many foster placements that failed and have a troubled past.

This is an employer that supports its staff well with training and supervision, in turn you will be expected to work to high professional standards. You will be given induction and training and supervision. The organization is very interested in European ways of working with children and young people, especially Social Pedagogy.

Support Workers/ Student Support Workers Wanted!!

We are currently looking for a large number of Support Workers/ Student Support Assistants to work with young people aged 8 and 19 years old. These young people have severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. We need you to provide specialist education, therapy and personal care for them, specifically regarding their speech, language and communication and/or Aspergers Syndrome. The purpose and objective of work is to ensure pupils are cared for throughout the day.

Title Residential Workers to work with young people

Salary range £12,500 - £15,700

Employer Private Employer

Qualification Social Worker, Pedagogues, Social Care Worker, Residential Care Worker – No GSCC registration required

Interviews Late September

Starting dates End of October/ Early September

We have positions in four different locations-

1. Picturesque local market town located within the Snowdonia National Park in Wales. Amazing scenery and only 10 miles from the coast. A two hour ferry ride away from Ireland! Please quote reference: VR/00290
2. Town with a population of 60,000 situated in the beautiful countryside in the Midlands, close to Nottingham, Birmingham and Leicester. This school is set in the heart of the National Forest in the very centre of England The National Forest contains over 7,000,000 trees, 700 miles of paths to explore. Please quote reference: VR/00367
3. Set in the Herefordshire countryside this is located 12 miles from Worcester (population app. 100.000). There is a great mixture of ancient buildings, modern shopping, street cafés and riverside walks guaranteed to reward you with a relaxing and entertaining visit. VR/00 366
4. This school is situated 30minutes from Nottingham (population 286,000), situated in beautiful countryside in the Midlands,– close to Derby, Birmingham and Leicester. 30 minutes from the scenic national park – The Peak District. Please quote reference: VR/00371

All of the schools take full advantage of their location in the countryside and many outdoor activities are practiced. Activities include horse riding, canoeing, walking and boating. The pupils are also encouraged to access community facilities such as leisure centres, swimming pools, libraries and local shops and cafes.

A good level of English, a driving licence and a willingness to drive in the UK are required. We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 years. To some extent evening and weekend shift work is possible.

Vacancy Reference 363

Title: Social Worker in Children's Services

Salary: £28,000 - £31,000

Benefits: Relocation Package - £3,500

Employer: Local Government

Region: West Scotland

Interview Date: October

Description: Small, generic social work teams that are very friendly are waiting to welcome you to beautiful Scotland. A great opportunity to work closely with clients as the job requires you assess clients’ needs and work with them directly.

The work is statutory work in child protection and looked after children, working with children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes. Experience of work with alcohol abuse would be an advantage.

We want to hear from you if you have a qualification in Social work, good English and lots of enthusiasm. You must be very independent in nature and in your work. This is a unique and ideal opportunity if you love the GREAT OUTDOORS: sailing, diving, fishing, canyoning, canoeing, windsurfing…

Before you start work, you will need to be registered with the Scottish Care Council. Please ask for more information on how to approach the registration if you are not sure.

Vacancy Reference 347

Title: Brand new opportunities for SOCIAL WORKERS in South Wales

Salary: £22,845 - £28,919

Benefits: Good support from the employer

Employer: Local Government

Region: South Wales

Interview Date: 29th/30th September 2008

Description: You must be CCW (Care Council for Wales) registered before starting the job – please ask for more information on how to approach the registration if you are not sure!

Vacancies available in the Duty and Assessment team, the Long Term Childcare Protection Team and the Looked After Children's Team

You will be undertaking a caseload of statutory work in child protection , working with children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes; identifying and facilitating appropriate services and resources, regularly monitoring and reviewing services to ensure that they are provided effectively; maintaining full and accurate records, preparing and presenting reports; participating in case reviews/conferences and providing recommendations, evidence and written assessments for appropriate legal proceedings.

We want to hear from you if you: have a qualification in Social work, have a high level of English and lots of enthusiasm and most importantly you are passionate about promoting the rights of the children!

The teams you will be working in are multicultural and very friendly. Apply for these jobs now - it will be the experience of a lifetime to live and work in Wales, don`t miss your chance, apply now!

Vacancy Reference 320

Position: Therapeutic Child Care in a Children`s Home children aged 8-18. (6 jobs available )

Location: Kent / Tunbridge Wells / Sevenoaks (South England - 45 minutes to Brighton and 45 minutes to London!)

Salary: £ 14. 380 (starting salary) - up to £ 17,000 / annum!

Qualification: Pedagogy, Social pedagogy, Education, Teaching, Social Work, and others welcome - as long as you have knowledge about child development and can work with children with complex needs.

GSCC Registration NOT required.

Description:
You will work in children`s home for children with disabilities from the Autistic spectrum, challenging behaviour or aggression issues. Some of these children have been abused in the past. You will work with them according to their individual care plan- you will support them to integreate into society and live a more fulfilling and independent life. You will help them becomre more confident. You will take part in daily activities, e. g. going to the hairdresser, making dinner or doing homework, but you will work with the children in a paedagogic way (e. g. you will be their role model and build a stable, trustful relationship to them!)

The Requirements:
We are looking for you if you have the right personality and attitude to working with these children! You must be reliable, fun, creative, and have good motivational and communication skills. You must be a strong personality and good at building trustful relationships to children and young people. This is an excellent job for career starters - work experience is not essential. You must be willing to commit to 2 years. Good written and spoken English needed. A driving license is essential! Shift work required.

Title: Occupational Therapist / Senior Occupational Therapist

Salary: Up to £ 27.000 per annum

Employer: Within Adults Services at various authorities

Region: South East

Description: The main purposes of these kind of jobs are:

1. To provide a specialist assessment service for people with substantial physical disabilities in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policy.

2. In conjunction with the service user to formulate a plan to enhance their independence either by rehabilitation, equipment or adaptations, whilst taking into account the needs of their carer.

Vacancy Reference 93

Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Hospital Discharge

Salary: up to £ 27,000 per annum depending on experience

Employer: Local authority

Region: South Wales

Description: The primary Occupational Therapist work will be within the Homecare Service, but working as part of the Community Reablement Team. The post holder will manage a varied and complex caseload providing highly skilled occupational therapy interventions for adults referred to Homecare Service.

Qualification & Experience: Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent. HPC registered. - 4 years post qualification experience including at least 18 months in an adult physical disabilities setting.

- Supervision experience of junior staff and/or students

- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work

- To have worked within a rehabilitation team within a community setting

- Budget management experience

- Experience of carrying out research service development or audit

- Experience of a range of physical disability settings

Title: Occupational Therapist

Salary: £ 20,895 - £ 26,928 depending on experience

Employer: Local Authority

Region: South Wales

Description: The job will be a hospital discharge service for adults with the primary focus on the assistance of patients discharged for about 6 weeks helping them to regain control of their independence.

Vacancy Reference 290

Title: Residential Support Worker work with young people in ENGLAND

Salary: Up to £15,649 plus £867 p.a for weekend working

Benefits: Assistance to find accommodation

Employer: Private Employer

Region: Vacancies in rural Wales and Herefordshire

Interview Date: Arranged at your convenience

Description: Vacancies in rural Wales, beautiful countryside – only 10 miles from the coast. A two hour ferry ride away from Ireland! AND vacancies in Herefordshire, 12 miles from Worcester (population app. 100.000)

Qualification Social Worker, Pedagogues, Social Care Worker, Residential Care Worker – No GSCC registration required

Description Located in the beautiful countryside in Wales and England. These two schools provide care and education for up to 26 children and young people with severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. The purpose and objective of work is to ensure pupils are cared for throughout the day and to carry out all individual programmes for each child in the most appropriate manner. The school aims to bring about a reduction in episodes of challenging behaviour and to increase levels of functional communication, self-care and independent living.

The School takes full advantage of its location and many outdoor activities can be easily accessed from its hillside setting. Activities include horse riding, canoeing, walking and boating. The pupils are also encouraged to access community facilities such as leisure centres, swimming pools, libraries and local shops and cafes.

A good level of English, a driving licence and a willingness to drive in the UK are required. We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 years. To some extent evening and weekend shift work is possible.

Vacancy Reference 286

Title: Social Workers in Children’s Services

Salary: £20,736 - £28,919 dependent on experience

Benefits: Relocation package of up to £ 8.000

Employer: Local Government

Region: South Coast of England

Interview Date: Arranged on an individual basis

Description: Social Work, Social Paedagogy

You must be GSCC registered before starting the job – please ask for more information on how to approach the registration if you are not sure!

You will be undertaking a caseload of statutory work in child protection , working with children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes; identifying and facilitating appropriate services and resources, regularly monitoring and reviewing services to ensure that they are provided effectively; maintaining full and accurate records, preparing and presenting reports; participating in case reviews/conferences and providing recommendations, evidence and written assessments for appropriate legal proceedings.

We want to hear from you if you: have a qualification in Social work, have a high level of English and lots of enthusiasm and most importantly you are passionate about promoting the rights of the children!

The teams you will be working in are multicultural and very friendly. Apply for these jobs now - it will be the experience of a lifetime to live and work in England , don`t miss your chance, apply now!

Vacancy Reference 275

Title: Social Worker

Salary: £25,400 - £34,000

Region: 10 miles north of Cambridge

Interview Date: Arranged individually

Description: Qualification: Social Work, Social Pedagogy – must be GSCC registered

Private company providing fostering services to children and young people.

This job requires you to support foster families and help them understand the issues faced by children and young people.

You need a good understanding of child development, attachment and the effects of abuse and neglect.

An excellent opportunity for someone who has energy, enthusiasm and creativity. The employer will offer training in fostering legislation and guidelines.

Vacancy Reference 282

Title: Children’s Residential Worker - Secure Children’s Home

Salary: £16,500 - £21,500

Employer: Local government

Region: Town, 80 miles North of London

Qualification:Pedagogy, Social pedagogy/Social Work, Educating, Psychology, Criminology or anything relevant

Description This is a secure unit offering care, guidance, control and support to young female residents (aged 10 – 17 years). These girls and young women, often with very low self-esteem, present with challenging behaviour and often tendencies to seriously self-harm. Most have been neglected and/or physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused.

You will be expected to contribute to a warm, accepting and stimulating environment and work towards the total care of each individual, to ensure the emotional, social, health, educational and physical needs are met. You be able to physically intervene if necessary with aggressive clients via approved methods (full training given). You will manage challenging behaviours safely in a way that protects and maintains the rights of the clients.

You will assess need, plan and implement individual programmes of work which contribute to care plans. This job requires you to be committed, highly motivated and very strong. Shift work required.