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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.

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Drama Teacher - Cranbrook Education Campus (Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust)

Exeter, East Devon, Devon
Full Time
MPR / UPR £32,916 - £51,048

Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of our pupils. Our mission is to transform lives and strengthen our communities to make the world a better place. We do this by living our values of “the PERKS of being #Crantastic”. We are Proud, Engaged, Ready, Kind and Safe. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and committed Teacher of Drama to work in the secondary phase of Cranbrook Education Campus. The role is temporary, linked to maternity cover. We anticipate the role commencing Spring term 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire students through Drama while also contributing, where required, to the teaching of Art. The successful candidate will have the ability to engage and motivate students across a range of abilities, fostering creativity, confidence and a love for the arts. Key responsibilities: • Plan and deliver high-quality Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. • Support the delivery of Art lessons as needed. • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and achievement. • Contribute to extra-curricular activities, including school productions or creative clubs (desirable). • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and student progress. The ideal candidate will: • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. • Have experience teaching Drama, with the willingness or ability to teach Art. • Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills. • Be flexible, adaptable and a team player. • Show a genuine passion for the creative arts and student development. • Be motivated, organised and committed to continuous professional development. • Share our vision for inclusive education and high aspirations for all learners. If you feel you share our Campus vision of transforming lives, strengthening communities and making the world a better place, we would love to hear from you. Transport Links: Cranbrook Education Campus is well connected and easily accessible. The campus is located close to the A30, providing direct road links to Exeter and the wider Devon area. Cranbrook railway station is within easy reach, offering regular services to Exeter, Honiton and London Waterloo. The campus is also served by local bus routes, and Exeter International Airport is approximately 10 minutes away by car. We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education. The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A copy of Cranbrook Education Campus Safeguarding Policy can be accessed by visiting www.cranbrook.education/information/safeguarding . For further details, please visit www.cranbrook.education .

Teaching Assistant - Highweek Community Primary & Nursery School

Teignbridge, Devon
Multiple Terms
£13.92 - £14.14 per hour

At Highweek Primary School , we empower every student to achieve their highest potential through a commitment to equity, excellence in education and character development. We uphold the highest academic standards and employ research-led teaching strategies to ensure excellence in the classroom. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, we provide opportunities for all students to excel both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with families and the wider community to cultivate lifelong learners and compassionate, responsible citizens that celebrate individuality and embrace diversity. You will need to have a positive mindset, combined with resilience and determination to improve outcomes. You will need to be highly organised, pro-active, versatile and resilient. Knowledge and experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is desirable, particularly expertise in supporting pupils diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Condition. You will be flexible, patient, hardworking and committed to maximising learning opportunities for children. Experience of working with medical or emotional needs would be desirable. We are looking for someone who can inspire children and colleagues and who is willing to ‘go the extra mile’. We can offer support from a successful team with regular professional development. Previous experience is an advantage. This post is temporary due to a known fall in roll. What we offer: • A warm, inclusive and supportive school community. • Opportunities for professional development and SEND leadership training. • A collaborative team committed to continual improvement. • The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives through excellence in education and opportunity for all. If you share our belief that every child deserves to achieve their highest potential, we would love to hear from you. It is essential that you feel we are the school for you, therefore we would welcome visits to our school prior to application. For any queries, or to arrange a visit, please contact Tracy Lowe on 01626 216300 or tlowe@highweekprimary.co.uk . Please note, we will not respond during the holidays. 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 a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks. Please download the application form below and, once completed, return to tlowe@highweekprimary.co.uk . Please apply by 9am on the closing date. References will be requested for those shortlisted ONLY and prior to interview. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Approved Mental Health Professional Service Manager - Adult Social Care

Exeter, Devon
Full Time
£67,401 per annum

A career-defining opportunity to lead and develop a county-wide AMHP service, strengthen a shared professional community and build the workforce of the future. Lead, influence and shape the future of AMHP services in Devon This is an exciting opportunity to lead Devon’s county-wide Approved Mental Health Professional service at a pivotal point in its development. As Devon's Lead Approved Mental Health Professional, you will act as the professional voice for AMHP practice across the county, championing excellence in Mental Health Act practice and representing Devon in regional and national AMHP networks, forums and policy discussions. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of AMHP services both locally and beyond. Working within the established Section 75 partnership between Devon County Council and Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership across a 24-hour, seven-day AMHP function. The service brings together dedicated daytime and Out of Hours teams, alongside AMHPs working in wider social care and mental health services who contribute to the rota and to Devon’s wider AMHP professional community. You will join a newly strengthened and invigorated leadership team with a clear ambition: to support the best possible outcomes for people, enable staff to thrive and build a compassionate, inclusive and healthy workplace culture. This is a genuine opportunity to influence how the service develops, strengthen partnership working and champion the distinctive social work contribution within mental health services. About the role As AMHP Service Manager, you will lead the ongoing development and delivery of a responsive, legally sound and person-centred 24/7 AMHP service across Devon. You will work across organisational and professional boundaries, bringing together colleagues who deliver or support AMHP activity in a wide range of settings. The AMHP rota is supported by a broader network of qualified AMHPs working across Devon County Council and Devon Partnership NHS Trust. A key part of your role will be to build strong relationships with these teams and their leaders, ensuring that colleagues who contribute to the rota feel connected, well supported and part of a shared professional identity. You will balance visible operational leadership with strategic influence, ensuring effective service delivery today while creating the conditions for a sustainable, skilled and confident AMHP workforce for the future. In your role as Lead AMHP for Devon, you will provide strategic professional leadership across the system, ensuring that Devon remains connected to emerging national developments, best practice, workforce initiatives and legislative reform. You will represent the service in regional and national forums, helping to shape conversations about the future of AMHP practice while bringing learning and innovation back into the county. Your key responsibilities will include Providing strategic, operational and professional leadership across the daytime and Out of Hours AMHP services, supporting a coordinated 24/7 model. Leading, supporting and developing AMHP Team Managers and associated leadership and business support arrangements. Working collaboratively with wider social care and mental health services whose AMHPs contribute to the county-wide rota, strengthening shared ownership and professional connection. Maintaining effective oversight of workforce capacity, rota resilience and service demand, with a focus on safe, responsive and sustainable delivery. Promoting high-quality, proportionate and least restrictive Mental Health Act practice, grounded in the Act, the Code of Practice, human rights and evidence-informed decision-making. Providing professional leadership to AMHPs across Devon, including those based outside dedicated AMHP teams. Working with workforce development leads, leading recruitment, retention, succession planning and the development of AMHPs and trainee AMHPs. Developing a clear and attractive AMHP career pathway, from early interest and preparation for training through to experienced practice, advanced roles and future leadership opportunities. Working with higher education providers, workforce colleagues and partner organisations to expand and strengthen routes into AMHP training and post-qualifying development. Promoting reflective practice, supervision, peer support, continuous learning and opportunities for AMHPs to contribute to teaching, research, quality improvement and service innovation. Strengthening governance and professional assurance, including the oversight of social supervision arrangements for conditionally discharged people. Promoting anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice, and ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to service leadership and delivery. Creating meaningful opportunities for people with lived experience, families and carers to contribute to service improvement through co-production and co-design. Building trusted relationships across health, social care, police, ambulance, acute hospitals, housing, children’s services and the voluntary and community sector. Contributing to the strategic priorities of Devon County Council and Devon Partnership NHS Trust, while promoting the role and value of the AMHP across the wider system. Embedding co-production and lived experience at the heart of the AMHP service, creating meaningful opportunities for people, carers and families to influence service delivery, improvement, workforce development and strategic planning. Developing the AMHP workforce of the future We want Devon to be a place where people are inspired to become AMHPs, supported to grow in the role and able to see a rewarding long-term career pathway. You will have the opportunity to shape a coherent workforce offer that nurtures interest in AMHP practice, increases access to training and supports colleagues throughout their professional journey. This includes developing routes for future AMHPs, strengthening trainee opportunities and creating progression for experienced practitioners who want to develop specialist, educational, practice leadership or management careers. You will also help make the most of the expertise already present across Devon by creating opportunities for AMHPs in different teams and services to learn together, influence practice and remain connected to a strong county-wide professional network. What we are looking for We are seeking an inspiring, credible and values-led leader who is passionate about excellent Mental Health Act practice, developing people and creating the conditions in which staff can do their best work. You will bring professional authority and sound judgement, alongside a compassionate and collaborative leadership style. You will understand that a healthy culture is built through visibility, trust, inclusion, open communication, reflective learning and consistent support. You will be someone who Leads with compassion, integrity, curiosity and authenticity. Creates psychologically safe, inclusive and supportive environments where people feel able to speak up, learn and contribute. Builds positive relationships across organisational boundaries and brings people together around a shared purpose. Values the contribution of AMHPs working in different teams, services and professional settings. Can combine day-to-day operational grip with strategic thinking, workforce planning and sustainable service development. Is committed to staff wellbeing, good supervision, professional development and a positive learning culture. Recognises and nurtures talent, including future AMHPs, trainees, experienced practitioners and emerging leaders. Champions social justice, human rights, least restrictive practice and the social perspective in mental health care. Uses evidence, feedback and lived experience to support learning and continuous improvement. Communicates clearly, listens well and leads change in a thoughtful, inclusive and purposeful way. Professional requirements A recognised professional qualification in social work, occupational therapy, nursing or psychology, with current registration with the relevant professional regulator. Current or recent approval and substantial practice experience as an AMHP. Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, associated legislation, the Code of Practice and contemporary mental health and social care practice. Demonstrable leadership and management experience, including the ability to lead across complex partnership arrangements. Experience of developing services, people and professional practice across organisational or multidisciplinary settings. Why join us? This is more than a service management role. It is an opportunity to shape a vital statutory service, strengthen a diverse professional community and influence how mental health crisis support develops across a large and varied county. In return, we offer You'll be working in a supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution is valued and your development is prioritised. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.  Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.   As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon has never been more attractive. A visible and supportive senior leadership team with ambition for the service and the people who work within it. Flexible and agile working arrangements, subject to the needs of the service. A comprehensive relocation package for candidates who are moving to Devon, subject to organisational policy and eligibility criteria. Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications. To arrange an informal discussion regarding the roles available, please contact either: Kayleigh Bradford Kayleigh.bradford@devon.gov.uk Or Janne Greasley janne.greasley@nhs.net 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 Apply Now 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. 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. This role requires a DBS disclosure This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE), Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC). REQ010465 Integrated Adult Social Care

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