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  • Assistant Psychologist  

    - Kingston upon Thames
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Assistant Psychologist The emotional health service sits within our Education Directorate. The service is a dynamic team of Mental Health professionals including Clinical / Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Systemic Psychotherapists and Creative Therapists. The service sits alongside our Mental Health Support Teams in Schools. The EHS is focused on providing fully integrated, high quality and swift mental health consultation, advice, training and reflective practice space for our social care and education colleagues. This is a newly created service, following our local independent CAMHS review and therefore there are many opportunities for development. We are a supportive group of professionals who recognise that the emotional wellbeing of the workforce is central to the work we deliver. Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Guildhall 2, Kingston upon Thames KT1 Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 12 months Business area Education Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £31,158 (SCP09) Salary to £32,535 (SCP12) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s 08/01/2026 Closing Date 14/12/2025 Ref No 2195 Documents
    (PDF, 431.71kb) About the role The purpose of this post is to support children and their families with neurodivergence. As an Assistant Psychologist in the Emotional Health Service for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for: Developing and delivering our local offer of the post diagnostic pathway Offer parents regular check-ins via phone calls or video calls and following it up with signposting Co-facilitating post diagnosis groups for young people focusing on psychoeducation and coping strategies co-facilitating post diagnosis groups for parents Supporting consultation with Child and Family teams You will also receive clinical supervision and line management within the service. For an informal discussion, please contact Jenny Downie via email: About you Educated to a degree level in Psychology (2.1 or better) Experience of working with children preferably in CAMHS or other child mental health service Experience of working with children and/or young people with ASD or ADHD Experience of a range of assessment tools and frameworks to evaluate progress and outcomes for children and young people Have high-level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to use different communication styles and techniques to present ideas and influence others Have knowledge and understanding of legislation, statutory frameworks, child development and relevant pedagogy including Safeguarding A passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission and values to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Edge of Care Worker (part time)  

    - Richmond
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Edge of Care Worker (part time) We're proud to announce that AfC's children's services in Richmond have been awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted. This places Richmond alongside Kingston, which also holds an Outstanding rating, as a top-performing service.  Come work with a skilled, stable workforce and be part of an organization that's truly making a difference. This post will be based within the Edge of Care (EOC) and you will be providing 1-to-1 specialist targeted outreach services to young people, children and families living in the Royal Borough of Kingston, the London Borough of Richmond and the surrounding areas, with medium support needs to high support needs. This role will be an integral part of the EOC as you will be operational and working flexibly with our most vulnerable children and families across the week.  The salary shown is the Full Time equivalent and will be calculated pro-rata. Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Guildhall 2, Kingston upon Thames KT1 Appointment type Permanent Business area Children's Social Care Full time/Part time Part-time Salary from £32,535 (SCP12) Salary to £33,987 (SCP15) Hours 18 Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 12/12/2025 Ref No 2159 Documents
    (PDF, 387.59kb) About the role As an Edge of Care Worker you will be providing 1-to-1 support to children, young people and families in their own homes and in the community. These children and young people will be experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will have a caseload which will consist of mostly medium to high need, challenging & complex cases. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who have flexible hours across the week and would like to work in a challenging yet rewarding role. You will be responsible for your own diary management and working autonomously. You will liaise with service managers, case Social Workers/Personal Advisors and the Commissioning team to agree a tailored targeted support package for each matched referral. You will attend introductory meetings to agree SMART goals and work with clients to achieve these & record/evidence contact for each session. You will complete risk and needs assessments and raise all safeguarding concerns as needed. We particularly welcome applications from men, who are currently under-represented in this area of our workforce. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lauren Wright . About you  The successful candidate will be: Educated to GCSE level. Relevant professional qualification in working with children or young people, youth work or supported housing. Experience of working with families with complex needs e.g. mental health & substance misuse  Experience of working with children & young people who display high levels of challenging behaviour. Experience of decision making, managing & reporting safeguarding incidents including being involved in the Child Protection Process with working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Experience of working with families experiencing domestic violence. Experience of working alone in the community and holding strong personal boundaries. Advocating the voices of those we are working with.  Experience of keeping and maintaining accurate records (in accordance with HOST policy). Knowledge and understanding of the life skills needed to live independently and experience in delivering these to young people. Experience in inspiring and encouraging other staff to support young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. Able to initiate learning opportunities and disseminate information to colleagues to promote their development to upskill in supporting higher level needs cases. Ability to work some unsociable hours including evenings and weekends. Experience of addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with colleagues/service users and taking action to solve them. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Residential Therapeutic Intervention Worker & Edge of Care Outreach Worker  

    - Richmond
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Residential Therapeutic Intervention Worker & Edge of Care Outreach Worker Join a team that's officially Outstanding! Achieving for Children's Children’s Services have now been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in both Richmond and Kingston. Our overall services are praised for exceptional care and a workforce that puts children at the center of everything we do. We are proud of this success and note that our specialised Fostering Service has been separately inspected and graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted, highlighting the quality of our dedicated fostering provision. If you want to be part of a team that's setting the standard for excellence, we want to hear from you. To find out more click . Therapeutic Intervention Worker & Edge of Care Outreach Worker | Full time | £32,535 - £33,987 pa | Sleep in allowance | Shift work across 7 days a week, over the full year including Christmas, New Year and other bank holidays Achieving for Children (AfC) is opening a second children's home whilst also developing our outreach services to children and young people on the edge of care. Therefore we are now looking to recruit workers who are attracted to a role which will include both working within a children's home setting and offering outreach support to children in the community. We are excited to announce the opening of a new home in Old Windsor, offering a range of exciting opportunities to join our team. Come and be part of our pioneering residential and edge of care outreach service which will involve working across different sites including Old Windsor, Teddington and by 2026, Surbiton. You’ll be working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and keeping children within their families wherever possible. There will be opportunities for growth and development within this team whilst contributing to our ongoing work supporting children and families. Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship. Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Teddington Children's Home Appointment type Permanent Business area Children's Social Care Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £32,535 (SCP12) Salary to £33,987 (SCP15) Hours Average 36 hours per wk, 156 hours per month, shift work across 365 days per year Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 03/01/2026 Ref No 1828 Documents
    (PDF, 374.06kb) About the role The Therapeutic Intervention Worker will provide day to day care of children and young people within a family based environment that promotes positive attachments and relationships.  You will work alongside the wider framework of professionals and families in order to understand a child’s life experience and respond and act in ways that promote a child’s opportunities and potential. Work directly with children and young people. Provide the best quality of personalised nurturing care that meets the needs of very vulnerable young people. Contribute to developing and maintaining a stimulating, nurturing home where children feel happy, cared for and safe. Provide 1-to-1 outreach support to children, young people and families in their own homes and in the community. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine Flowers, Operations Manager at About you The successful candidate will be: Ability to engage appropriately with young people and develop rapport. Recognise signs of abuse and trauma and deal with safeguarding issues appropriately when they arise.  Able to recognise and deal with conflict and challenging behaviours and situations with young people. Able to form and sustain positive and professional working relationships. An understanding of the social, emotional, educational, cultural, religious and recreational needs of young people.  Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy)  Able to constructively engage with a wide network of professionals. Able and willing to undertake all tasks associated with parenting a young person and able to demonstrate good parenting skills. Ability to cope with the pressures of a residential care setting. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - Children Looked After Team  

    - Richmond
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - Children Looked After Team We’re celebrating an OUTSTANDING achievement across all areas in our latest Ofsted inspection () and we’re looking for social workers to help build on this success. Ofsted praised our services being: “Ambitious for every child in care and celebrate their talents and achievements and the things that matter most to them. The dedication to children in care is exceptional."  If you’re looking for a workplace where you can thrive, grow, and truly make a difference, this is your opportunity! We are offering a £3,000 annual market supplement for this role! All social workers within the Permanency service are offered the opportunity to undertake meaningful direct work such as life story work and the work we undertake can make life long differences to their lives. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed social workers who have the passion and the drive to make a positive difference to children’s lives and can help motivate the networks around our young people to achieve excellent standards of care and support to our young people.  AfC offers a hybrid way of working with the main office based in Kingston where you will support children and young people aged 0 to 18. Internal applicants will be considered for a secondment. Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Guildhall 2, Kingston upon Thames KT1 Appointment type Permanent Business area Children's Social Care Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £42,771 (SCP29) Salary to £52,194 (SCP38) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 22/12/2025 Ref No 1856 Documents
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    (PDF, 591.94kb) About the role As a social worker / senior social worker within the Children Looked After team you will act as a corporate parent to our children and be the lead professional. It will be key for you to understand and champion the views and wishes of our children and young people so that they may be supported to reach their full potential. You will work alongside other professionals, to ensure that a child and/or young person receives appropriate care, education and health services, and any other support needed to ensure their needs are appropriately met. Supporting children living with relatives, friends of foster families and prospective adopters or children living in children's homes and young people in semi-independent units. You will be responsible for ensuring the child or young persons safety and supporting them towards independence by: Undertaking regular statutory visits Completing and updating assessments Care Planning Working as part of a professional network to meet the needs of the children and young people If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role please contact the Head of Service Elzanne Smit on  About you We are looking for a candidate who possess the following qualifications and skills: Educated to a degree level with the relevant social work qualification Appropriate understanding of statutory legislation for example the Children Act Planning skills for assessing and reviewing children and young people’s needs and Planning packages of care across a range of cases Experience in managing an allocated case load A passion for Achieving for Children's vision, mission and values to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Residential Therapeutic Intervention Worker & Edge of Care Outreach Worker  

    - Kingston upon Thames
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Residential Therapeutic Intervention Worker & Edge of Care Outreach Worker We’re celebrating an OUTSTANDING achievement across all areas in our latest Ofsted inspection () and now, we’re looking for social workers to help build on this success. This marks Kingston's second consecutive Outstanding outcome, a true reflection of AfCs commitment to ensuring children and young people across Kingston have great outcomes. Providing Outstanding services means we need a great workforce and in AfC Ofsted recognised that our “Leaders prioritise the well-being of the workforce, and this is highly valued by staff."  If you’re looking for a workplace where you’ll be supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive, this is your opportunity! Therapeutic Intervention Worker & Edge of Care Outreach Worker | Full time | £31,524 - £32,931 pa | Sleep in allowance | Shift work across 7 days a week, over the full year including Christmas, New Year and other bank holidays Achieving for Children (AfC) is opening a second children's home whilst also developing our outreach services to children and young people on the edge of care. Therefore we are now looking to recruit workers who are attracted to a role which will include both working within a children's home setting and offering outreach support to children in the community. We are excited to announce the opening of a new home in Old Windsor, offering a range of exciting opportunities to join our team. Come and be part of our pioneering residential and edge of care outreach service which will involve working across different sites including Old Windsor, Teddington and by 2026, Surbiton. You’ll be working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and keeping children within their families wherever possible. There will be opportunities for growth and development within this team whilst contributing to our ongoing work supporting children and families. Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship. Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Teddington Children's Home Appointment type Permanent Business area Children's Social Care Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £31,524 (SCP12) Salary to £32,931 (SCP15) Hours Average 36 hours per wk, 156 hours per month, shift work across 365 days per year Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 05/09/2025 Ref No 1828 Documents
    (PDF, 374.06kb) About the role The Therapeutic Intervention Worker will provide day to day care of children and young people within a family based environment that promotes positive attachments and relationships.  You will work alongside the wider framework of professionals and families in order to understand a child’s life experience and respond and act in ways that promote a child’s opportunities and potential. Work directly with children and young people. Provide the best quality of personalised nurturing care that meets the needs of very vulnerable young people. Contribute to developing and maintaining a stimulating, nurturing home where children feel happy, cared for and safe. Provide 1-to-1 outreach support to children, young people and families in their own homes and in the community. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine Flowers, Operations Manager at About you Ability to engage appropriately with young people and develop rapport. Recognise signs of abuse and trauma and deal with safeguarding issues appropriately when they arise.  Able to recognise and deal with conflict and challenging behaviours and situations with young people. Able to form and sustain positive and professional working relationships. An understanding of the social, emotional, educational, cultural, religious and recreational needs of young people.  Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy)  Able to constructively engage with a wide network of professionals. Able and willing to undertake all tasks associated with parenting a young person and able to demonstrate good parenting skills. Ability to cope with the pressures of a residential care setting. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Business Support Officer L1 - Pupil Support  

    - Richmond
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Business Support Officer L1 - Pupil Support Join Us: Be part of our Outstanding teams!  We are proud to share that children's services in Kingston have achieved an OUTSTANDING rating from Ofsted in December 2024, receiving the highest judgement rating in all five assessment areas. This marks Kingston's second consecutive OUTSTANDING rating, a true reflection of the commitment to ensuring children and young people across the borough have a fairer start in life, and providing the support and services they and their families need to live happy, healthy and successful lives. To find out more click . If you would like to be part of our success story, take a look at the below opportunity to see if it's the right fit for you. We are looking to appoint a Part-Time (18 hours), Term-Time Level 1 Business Support Officer to join our Education Business Support Team. The Education Team is based across Kingston and Richmond with staff based in Guildhall 2 (Kingston), Civic Centre (Twickenham) and Moor Lane (Chessington). This post is a fixed term for one year. The hours for this post are 18 hours per week, you will be required to work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Please note the salary shown is Full time equivalent will be pro-rated accordingly to part time and term time only.  Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Guildhall 2, Kingston upon Thames KT1 Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 12 months Business area Business Efficiency & Digital Transformation Full time/Part time Term time (38 weeks) Salary from £32,535 (SCP12) Salary to £33,987 (SCP15) Hours 18 Estimated Interview date/s 08/01/2026 Closing Date 02/01/2026 Ref No 2199 Documents
    (PDF, 396.84kb) About the role You will be working closely with the Pupil Support Service, so it will be important for you to form strong working relationships to ensure that you are able to meet the deadlines of the service. For this role you will be required to take on full ownership of a key weekly panel (meeting). This will involve; Managing referrals Preparing the weekly agenda Taking accurate minutes Managing outcomes - this includes sending outcome letters and arranging follow up meetings Creating regular data reports Ensuring monitoring sheets are kept up to date This role will require an individual with strong administrative and digital experience who is able to manage a complex and diverse workload. You will be required to have strong organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your work accordingly. For further information about this role, please contact Natasha Carby by email About you The role is fast paced and you will be required to work with a variety of customers in and outside of Achieving for Children. The ideal candidate would need to have the following attributes. A passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission and values (trust, empower, respect) to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives. Experienced minute taker Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking. Works well under pressure and is flexible with their approach to carrying out tasks. Able to make good use of technology to perform functions and ensure work is timely and accurate. Strong administrative skills such as data entry, email management, managing competing priorities, being organised and working well in a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills that are open and honest Able to use a range of digital hardware or software to support your work effectively i.e. Google  About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team  

    - Kingston upon Thames
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team We are offering a £3000 annual market supplement for this role! We’re celebrating an OUTSTANDING Ofsted outcome across all areas and we’re looking for Social Workers to join our teams! Ofsted recognised that our leaders put support, well-being, and development at the heart of our offer to the workforce, creating an environment where staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. To find out more click . If you're looking for a workplace that invests in you, champions excellence, and puts people first – this is your opportunity! The Children with Disabilities Team is a dynamic and responsive team working with disabled children and their families. The service is responsible for all aspects of children's social work from assessment and analysis, through to long term planning. There is a strong emphasis on multi agency working and strong links with services providing support to children and families in need of early intervention. Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Moor Lane, KT9 Appointment type Permanent Business area Children's Social Care Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £42,771 (SCP29) Salary to £45,750 (SCP32) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 31/12/2025 Ref No 2019 Documents
    (PDF, 60.98kb) About the role The post is co-located with other colleagues involved in the lives of children with disabilities and their families. The Children with Disabilities Team works with children from the initial referral through to adult services if required. The successful candidates duties will include: Assessing the needs of children with disabilities and their families Developing individualised plans, and chairing meetings to ensure plans are on track in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the child's life Use a range of interventions and skills to engage children, young people and their families in working towards the objectives of their individual care plans and ensuring that the we hear the voice of the child Development and implementation of projects as supported by Head of Service Contributing to the supporting of students on placement, and newly qualified staff (some opportunity to complete Practice Educators Course/other relevant training) Being a link person for one of our local specialist schools For further information about this role, please contact Mark Hill by email for an informal discussion. About you Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification in social work. Active Social Work England registration and proven evidence of continuing professional development. A good understanding of how the varying factors of a child’s life play a part in their development and an ability to adapt how you work with young people (particularly disabled children) in response to issues. Experience of working on cases with the various forms of abuse and neglect that pose a threat to children and young people. A good knowledge of the varying factors that affect a parent’s ability to care for their child and identify early warning signs of when these may lead to harm. Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports, presentations, written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people). Knowledge of statutory legislation (for example Children’s Act) and national policy drivers that will affect children’s services and your role. A passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission and values (trust, value. respect) to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Esteem Project Support Worker  

    - Maidenhead
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Esteem Project Support Worker Our Windsor and Maidenhead Children’s Services have been rated Good by Ofsted, a testament to our skilled, caring and dedicated workforce. Ofsted praised our strong partnerships, visible leadership, and focus on delivering the best outcomes for children and families. We’re a learning organisation where your development, wellbeing and ideas matter. If you’re looking to grow your career in a place where your work truly counts, this is where you’ll thrive. We are responsible for the entire range of children’s education, health and social care services in all three boroughs. We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do. There’s never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer. We now have the following job opportunity available and we would be delighted to receive your application to continue our story. We are looking for an Esteem Project Support Worker to join our Early Help Service's Family Hub. The Esteem Project Support Worker is responsible for supporting the delivery of a range of youth-centred activities to young people aged 8-18 with low self esteem. These include informal weekly youth club sessions, one-on-one discussions, structured group programs, holiday activities, and educational trips. Please note salary advertised in full-time equivalent and will be pro rata. Operational area Windsor and Maidenhead Primary place of work Windsor Youth Centre, SL4 3HD Appointment type Permanent Business area Early Help Full time/Part time Part-time Salary from £23,706 (G3.24) Salary to £25,558 (G3.28) Hours 5 hours per role (4 roles needed) Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 15/12/2025 Job Reference 2093 Documents
    (PDF, 382.75kb) About the role We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic individual with a strong passion for supporting the self-esteem and social skill development of young people, along with an ability to engage with this age group. The post holder will lead on delivering some of the activities within sessions utilising their own sporting, artistic, culinary, or musical talents to engage positively and effectively with young people. The Esteem sessions run Tuesday at WIndsor Family Hub and Wednesdays at Riverside Family Hub, Maidenhead between 4.30pm - 8.00pm. The sessions are split into 2 age groups with 8-13yrs session first followed by a 13-18yrs session. The total working hours would be 4pm - 9pm each evening.  We would consider applicants who are able to commit to one evening a week (Tuesdays or Wednesdays) and those who could commit to both evenings. This post will be based in our Family Hub Service which supports children, young people and families who need help through 1-1 and group work. The key aspects we are looking for in the post holder are: Experience of direct working with young people aged 8-18yrs Awareness of autism and anxiety in young people Youth Work qualification NVQ 2 or equivalent in relevant field or relevant experience in working with young people There is free parking at all Family Hub sites and the post holder will receive a Parking permit for relevant RBWM car parks. For further information about this role, please contact Danny Gomm by email for an informal discussion. About you We are looking for an innovative, confident Individual who will help us to transform the lives and futures of young people. You will need to be passionate about working with young people, especially those with low self esteem and may also be neurodiverse. You will also need to be/have: Experience of direct working with young people aged 8-18yrs Awareness of autism and anxiety in young people Ability to contribute to a programme proactively leading on activities within sessions Ability to keep records and maintain confidentiality Ability to develop positive relationships with young people Ability to work as part of an effective, flexible and supportive team on weekday evenings Personal attributes Highly motivated and responsible individual Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Independent Travel Trainer  

    - Kingston upon Thames
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Independent Travel Trainer Why join our team? Because our commitment to children is officially Outstanding. Ofsted has recognised our services in both the Richmond and Kingston boroughs with their highest rating. We provide tailored support and inspiration for every child, and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help us build on this success. We are seeking an Independent Travel Trainer with experience working with young people with SEND to join our independent travel training team for a permanent, part time (30 hours) role. Salary advertised will be calculated pro-rata. Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Guildhall 2, Kingston upon Thames KT1 Appointment type Permanent Business area Business Efficiency & Digital Transformation Full time/Part time Part-time Salary from £32,535 (SCP12) Salary to £33,987 (SCP15) Hours 30 hours Estimated Interview date/s W/C 12/01/2026 Closing Date 05/01/2026 Ref No 2171 Documents
    (PDF, 596.85kb) About the role The role of the Independent Travel Trainer will be required to work with families and young people with special educational needs to train young people to travel independently to and from their education placements via public transport. This role will act as an expert in the provision of travel training and keep up to date with training and requirements to support continued learning in this area with a strong focus on safeguarding practices. The post holder may be required to work early mornings or late evenings in order to meet service requirements, alongside working with young people and families in both boroughs. For further information or if you would just like a chat to see if this role is for you, please contact John Wood at  About you Our expectation is that the Independent Travel Trainer will: Work effectively as a team to maintain a good atmosphere with teams, families and schools and be able to liaise with schools to run classroom based learning sessions and complete virtual training over video conferencing as a first step for training the young people and finally completing necessary reports and assessments for the young people's training Deliver training to other services on Independent Travel Training.  Work with families and young people to complete assessments of young people for suitability for the training and then putting together a plan for the training. Provide one to one training for young people, delivering the training in accordance with planned training objectives and guidance. Plan and complete risk assessments on routes via public transport for the young people and liaise with managers in the SEND Transport teams and schools to work together to achieve successful outcomes.  Have experience of working in a Home to School Transport setting and independent travel training with a focus on working with children and young people with SEND being desirable. The travel trainers may also work with groups of young people within a school setting or provide training on ITT to other services.  About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Referral Order Volunteer & Data Admin Co-ordinator  

    - Maidenhead
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company... Read More
    Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us . Referral Order Volunteer & Data Admin Co-ordinator The Youth Justice Service (YJS) in Windsor and Maidenhead are looking for a person with excellent organisational skills, natural communication skills and the ability to take on a diverse range of tasks on a daily basis. This is a crucial post in a multi agency team covering administrative duties in relation to the YJS volunteers and ensuring statutory Referral Order panels are convened within strict timescales. You will often be the first line of communication with our service users, therefore a calm and approachable manner is important. This post is an organisational one that requires a competent level of IT skills, support to YJS management & co-ordination of the statutory aims of the YJS performance requirements. This post is a fixed term post, covering maternity leave. For further information about this post, please contact Louise Hulse, Youth Justice Service Manager on 01628 683280 Operational area Windsor and Maidenhead Primary place of work The Project Centre, Reform Road, SL6 8BY Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 12 months Business area Children's Social Care Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £33,292 (G6.41) Salary to £37,158(G6.44) Hours Mon to Fri 8.45am - 5.15pm Estimated Interview date/s 7-8/01/2026 Closing Date 16/12/2025 Job Reference 2186 Documents
    (PDF, 682.66kb) About the role To manage the Referral Order administrative systems for Youth Justice Panels, working to ensure consistent policy and practice, and the effective use of resources. To ensure efficient co-ordination and delivery of performance management systems, responsible for the maintenance, collection, collation and presentation of YJS performance data. To devise and deliver, in conjunction with YJS management, comprehensive training to ensure all YJS staff are updated on policies and practice within the service related to YJS performance. To provide administrative support to the YJS management team and wider staff group. To represent the YJS at meetings (including presenting data at the YJS Management Board), events and forums as required and to be the point of contact between YJS and related system providers.  About you Experienced co-ordinator in business support and analysing data. Experience of working in social work, educational, health, youth and community or youth justice setting. To be able to provide written reports, including data analysis, to a range of professionals, understanding the importance of data quality. Have experience of a range of children's case management systems and confident using technology. Be a problem solver, analysing problems and finding solutions. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey, Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less

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