Salary: £37,088 per annum (increasing to £41,208 after 18 months service) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance Hour: 35 Hours per week - Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Location: Homebased Yorkshire based. Applicants should be able to travel across Yorkshire and the North-East for home visits to support carers and children. Travel also requires the post holder to attend staff meetings and team away days. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation. As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT Yorkshire & North East, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Yorkshire & North East team. If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now. Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Work England A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development. Experience in group work and/or delivery of training. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards. Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers. Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses). An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Tuesday, 8th July 2025 Interview Date: Thursday, 17th July 2025 (via Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Salary: £37,088 per annum (increasing to £41,208 after 18 months service) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance Hour: 35 Hours per week - Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Location: Homebased Yorkshire based. Applicants should be able to travel across Yorkshire and the North-East for home visits to support carers and children. Travel also requires the post holder to attend staff meetings and team away days. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation. As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT Yorkshire & North East, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Yorkshire & North East team. If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now. Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Work England A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development. Experience in group work and/or delivery of training. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards. Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers. Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses). An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Tuesday, 8th July 2025 Interview Date: Thursday, 17th July 2025 (via Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Role - Zero Hours Children's Resource Worker Hours - variable and inconsistent including evenings and weekends Salary - £12.77 per hour plus 15% Holiday Pay Location - Applicants must be based in the South Wales area to be able to cover carers and children support within Llanelli in the west to Monmouthshire in the East and up towards Brecon area. TACT Wales are looking for a children's resource worker to collaborate with them to support foster children and carers in the region. The ideal Children's Resource Worker will already have some experience in engagement and participation with vulnerable young people, care experienced children or have similar experience in child-facing settings. High level of flexibility required to cover weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Occasionally may be required to support with overnight residentials and night support within the foster home. Car driver and owning a car is essential. There will be opportunities for training and development for this role, as new workers join us at our organisation wide journey to become a fully trauma-informed organisation. The successful candidate will undertake essential duties that will impact positively on the long-term outcomes for the young people and children in our care. This role is an essential part of the wider team, working in close partnership with parents, carers, young people, local authorities and their social workers. As a Zero Hours worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. Key duties and abilities for our Children's Resource Worker will include: Supporting interventions and activities to ensure stable placement arrangements Ability to transport children and young people to events, appointments and meetings (mileage reimbursed) Occasional participation in virtual and face to face events and occasional residential meet ups Ability to attend and assist with organising events and activities Understanding and maintaining knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures Use of IT for email and communication Willingness to work flexibly, according to deadlines and needs of our families Please see the Job Description and Information Pack for full details of the role. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role, which TACT will undertake on your behalf. Closing: Midnight on Sunday 3rd August 2025 Interviews: Tuesday 12th August 2025 (via Microsoft teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. TACT reserves the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Swydd - Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant Dim Oriau Oriau - amrywiol ac anghyson gan gynnwys gyda r nos ac ar benwythnosau Cyflog - £12.77 yr awr a Thâl Gwyliau o 15% Lleoliad - Rhaid i ymgeiswyr fod wedi'u lleoli yn Ne Cymru i allu darparu cefnogaeth i ofalwyr a phlant, o Lanelli yn y gorllewin i Sir Fynwy yn y Dwyrain ac i fyny tuag at ardal Aberhonddu. Mae TACT Cymru yn chwilio am weithiwr adnoddau plant i gydweithio â nhw i gefnogi plant maeth a gofalwyr yn y rhanbarth. Bydd gan y Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant delfrydol rywfaint o brofiad o ymgysylltu a chyfranogi gyda phobl ifanc agored i niwed a phlant sydd â phrofiad o ofal, neu bydd gan yr unigolyn brofiad tebyg mewn lleoliadau sy n delio â phlant. Mae angen lefel uchel o hyblygrwydd i weithio ar benwythnosau, gyda'r nos ac ar wyliau banc. O bryd i'w gilydd, efallai y bydd gofyn i chi gynorthwyo gyda digwyddiadau preswyl dros nos a chymorth gyda r nos yn y cartref maeth. Mae'n hanfodol eich bod yn gallu gyrru car ac yn berchen ar gar. Bydd cyfleoedd ar gyfer hyfforddi a datblygu yn y swydd hon, wrth i weithwyr newydd ymuno â ni ar ein taith i ddod yn sefydliad sy n gwbl ystyriol o drawma. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn ymgymryd â dyletswyddau hanfodol a fydd yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ganlyniadau hirdymor y plant a r bobl ifanc yn ein gofal. Bydd deiliad y swydd hon yn rhan hanfodol o r tîm ehangach, gan weithio mewn partneriaeth agos â rhieni, gofalwyr, pobl ifanc, awdurdodau lleol a u gweithwyr cymdeithasol. Fel gweithiwr Dim Oriau gyda TACT, byddwch yn rhan o n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd. Gallwch weld ein gwerthoedd yma. Bydd prif ddyletswyddau a galluoedd ein Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant yn cynnwys: Cefnogi ymyriadau a gweithgareddau i sicrhau trefniadau lleoliadau sefydlog Gallu cludo plant a phobl ifanc i ddigwyddiadau, apwyntiadau a chyfarfodydd (ad-delir costau teithio) Cymryd rhan o bryd i w gilydd mewn digwyddiadau rhithiol ac wyneb yn wyneb a chyfarfodydd preswyl achlysurol Gallu mynychu a helpu i drefnu digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau Deall a chynnal gwybodaeth am bolisïau a gweithdrefnau diogelu ac amddiffyn plant Defnyddio TG ar gyfer e-bost a chyfathrebu Parodrwydd i weithio n hyblyg, yn unol â dyddiadau cau ac anghenion ein teuluoedd Edrychwch ar y Disgrifiad Swydd a r Pecyn Gwybodaeth i gael gweld manylion llawn y swydd. Mae angen archwiliad manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd ar gyfer y rôl hon, a bydd TACT yn gwneud hyn ar eich rhan. Dyddiad cau: Hanner nos, nos Sul 3 Awst 2025 Cyfweliadau: Dydd Mawrth 12 Awst 2025 (drwy Microsoft Teams) Mae diogelu yn fusnes i bawb ac mae TACT yn credu mai dim ond y bobl sydd â r sgiliau a r gwerthoedd iawn ddylai weithio ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol. Fel rhan o ymrwymiad TACT i ddiogelu, rydym yn archwilio sgiliau, profiad, cymwysterau a gwerthoedd darpar staff mewn perthynas â n gwaith gyda phlant ifanc agored i niwed. Rydym yn defnyddio dulliau recriwtio trwyadl a chyson i helpu i ddiogelu pobl ifanc TACT. Disgwylir i n holl staff weithio yn unol â pholisïau diogelu TACT. Nid yw TACT yn derbyn dogfennau CV digymell gan asiantaethau recriwtio allanol nac yn derbyn y ffioedd sy n gysylltiedig â nhw. Mae TACT yn cadw r hawl i newid dyddiad cau r swydd ar ôl i ni gael digon o geisiadau, felly rydym yn eich cynghori i gyflwyno eich cais cyn gynted â phosibl er mwyn osgoi cael eich siomi.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Role - Zero Hours Children's Resource Worker Hours - variable and inconsistent including evenings and weekends Salary - £12.77 per hour plus 15% Holiday Pay Location - Applicants must be based in the South Wales area to be able to cover carers and children support within Llanelli in the west to Monmouthshire in the East and up towards Brecon area. TACT Wales are looking for a children's resource worker to collaborate with them to support foster children and carers in the region. The ideal Children's Resource Worker will already have some experience in engagement and participation with vulnerable young people, care experienced children or have similar experience in child-facing settings. High level of flexibility required to cover weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Occasionally may be required to support with overnight residentials and night support within the foster home. Car driver and owning a car is essential. There will be opportunities for training and development for this role, as new workers join us at our organisation wide journey to become a fully trauma-informed organisation. The successful candidate will undertake essential duties that will impact positively on the long-term outcomes for the young people and children in our care. This role is an essential part of the wider team, working in close partnership with parents, carers, young people, local authorities and their social workers. As a Zero Hours worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. Key duties and abilities for our Children's Resource Worker will include: Supporting interventions and activities to ensure stable placement arrangements Ability to transport children and young people to events, appointments and meetings (mileage reimbursed) Occasional participation in virtual and face to face events and occasional residential meet ups Ability to attend and assist with organising events and activities Understanding and maintaining knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures Use of IT for email and communication Willingness to work flexibly, according to deadlines and needs of our families Please see the Job Description and Information Pack for full details of the role. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role, which TACT will undertake on your behalf. Closing: Midnight on Sunday 3rd August 2025 Interviews: Tuesday 12th August 2025 (via Microsoft teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. TACT reserves the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Swydd - Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant Dim Oriau Oriau - amrywiol ac anghyson gan gynnwys gyda r nos ac ar benwythnosau Cyflog - £12.77 yr awr a Thâl Gwyliau o 15% Lleoliad - Rhaid i ymgeiswyr fod wedi'u lleoli yn Ne Cymru i allu darparu cefnogaeth i ofalwyr a phlant, o Lanelli yn y gorllewin i Sir Fynwy yn y Dwyrain ac i fyny tuag at ardal Aberhonddu. Mae TACT Cymru yn chwilio am weithiwr adnoddau plant i gydweithio â nhw i gefnogi plant maeth a gofalwyr yn y rhanbarth. Bydd gan y Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant delfrydol rywfaint o brofiad o ymgysylltu a chyfranogi gyda phobl ifanc agored i niwed a phlant sydd â phrofiad o ofal, neu bydd gan yr unigolyn brofiad tebyg mewn lleoliadau sy n delio â phlant. Mae angen lefel uchel o hyblygrwydd i weithio ar benwythnosau, gyda'r nos ac ar wyliau banc. O bryd i'w gilydd, efallai y bydd gofyn i chi gynorthwyo gyda digwyddiadau preswyl dros nos a chymorth gyda r nos yn y cartref maeth. Mae'n hanfodol eich bod yn gallu gyrru car ac yn berchen ar gar. Bydd cyfleoedd ar gyfer hyfforddi a datblygu yn y swydd hon, wrth i weithwyr newydd ymuno â ni ar ein taith i ddod yn sefydliad sy n gwbl ystyriol o drawma. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn ymgymryd â dyletswyddau hanfodol a fydd yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ganlyniadau hirdymor y plant a r bobl ifanc yn ein gofal. Bydd deiliad y swydd hon yn rhan hanfodol o r tîm ehangach, gan weithio mewn partneriaeth agos â rhieni, gofalwyr, pobl ifanc, awdurdodau lleol a u gweithwyr cymdeithasol. Fel gweithiwr Dim Oriau gyda TACT, byddwch yn rhan o n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd. Gallwch weld ein gwerthoedd yma. Bydd prif ddyletswyddau a galluoedd ein Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant yn cynnwys: Cefnogi ymyriadau a gweithgareddau i sicrhau trefniadau lleoliadau sefydlog Gallu cludo plant a phobl ifanc i ddigwyddiadau, apwyntiadau a chyfarfodydd (ad-delir costau teithio) Cymryd rhan o bryd i w gilydd mewn digwyddiadau rhithiol ac wyneb yn wyneb a chyfarfodydd preswyl achlysurol Gallu mynychu a helpu i drefnu digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau Deall a chynnal gwybodaeth am bolisïau a gweithdrefnau diogelu ac amddiffyn plant Defnyddio TG ar gyfer e-bost a chyfathrebu Parodrwydd i weithio n hyblyg, yn unol â dyddiadau cau ac anghenion ein teuluoedd Edrychwch ar y Disgrifiad Swydd a r Pecyn Gwybodaeth i gael gweld manylion llawn y swydd. Mae angen archwiliad manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd ar gyfer y rôl hon, a bydd TACT yn gwneud hyn ar eich rhan. Dyddiad cau: Hanner nos, nos Sul 3 Awst 2025 Cyfweliadau: Dydd Mawrth 12 Awst 2025 (drwy Microsoft Teams) Mae diogelu yn fusnes i bawb ac mae TACT yn credu mai dim ond y bobl sydd â r sgiliau a r gwerthoedd iawn ddylai weithio ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol. Fel rhan o ymrwymiad TACT i ddiogelu, rydym yn archwilio sgiliau, profiad, cymwysterau a gwerthoedd darpar staff mewn perthynas â n gwaith gyda phlant ifanc agored i niwed. Rydym yn defnyddio dulliau recriwtio trwyadl a chyson i helpu i ddiogelu pobl ifanc TACT. Disgwylir i n holl staff weithio yn unol â pholisïau diogelu TACT. Nid yw TACT yn derbyn dogfennau CV digymell gan asiantaethau recriwtio allanol nac yn derbyn y ffioedd sy n gysylltiedig â nhw. Mae TACT yn cadw r hawl i newid dyddiad cau r swydd ar ôl i ni gael digon o geisiadau, felly rydym yn eich cynghori i gyflwyno eich cais cyn gynted â phosibl er mwyn osgoi cael eich siomi.
Role: Self-Employed Form F Assessor Locations: North Wales including Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Wrexham, Rhyl, Llangollen, and Bangor Pay - £2,000 per Form F Assessment plus 45p mileage. We are the UK s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and create TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults. New staff and workers will join us as we embark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care. As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. We are recruiting sessional assessing social workers to undertake Form F assessments . This is a hybrid working role and you will assess prospective foster carers using a combination of video calling and face-to-face visits. We are particularly looking for assessors in the following areas. Conwy Colwyn Bay Llandudno Wrexham Rhyl Llangollen Bangor Key Duties for Form F Assessors include: To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance. To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers. To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed. To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment. To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F. To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required. To be available to present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and provide support to the applicants through this process. To be aware of our child protection procedures and immediately report any child protection matter or concerns to a TACT manager and any relevant placing authority and the area authority. To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance. Rates of Pay for Form F Assessors We will pay £2000 (inclusive of VAT) upon successful completion of a Form F Assessment. £33 per hour for assessments which are not completed, and any other piece of work. Please see the Self-Employed Form F Assessor Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of role requirements. You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England, Social Care Wales or Scottish Social Services Council). An Enhanced DBS/PVG check will be required for this role and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Tuesday 11th March 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 20th March 2025 Safeguarding is everyone s business and we believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard our young people. All staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Role: Self-Employed Form F Assessor Locations: North Wales including Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Wrexham, Rhyl, Llangollen, and Bangor Pay - £2,000 per Form F Assessment plus 45p mileage. We are the UK s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and create TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults. New staff and workers will join us as we embark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care. As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. We are recruiting sessional assessing social workers to undertake Form F assessments . This is a hybrid working role and you will assess prospective foster carers using a combination of video calling and face-to-face visits. We are particularly looking for assessors in the following areas. Conwy Colwyn Bay Llandudno Wrexham Rhyl Llangollen Bangor Key Duties for Form F Assessors include: To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance. To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers. To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed. To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment. To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F. To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required. To be available to present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and provide support to the applicants through this process. To be aware of our child protection procedures and immediately report any child protection matter or concerns to a TACT manager and any relevant placing authority and the area authority. To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance. Rates of Pay for Form F Assessors We will pay £2000 (inclusive of VAT) upon successful completion of a Form F Assessment. £33 per hour for assessments which are not completed, and any other piece of work. Please see the Self-Employed Form F Assessor Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of role requirements. You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England, Social Care Wales or Scottish Social Services Council). An Enhanced DBS/PVG check will be required for this role and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Tuesday 11th March 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 20th March 2025 Safeguarding is everyone s business and we believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard our young people. All staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £22,253 pa (rising to £24,725 at 18 month service) + £450 pa Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 pa Out of Hours Allowance Hours : 21 Hours per week (potential to increase hours at a later date if funding available to do so) Contract: Permanent Location: Homebased - ideally in or around Cardiff with travel required to visit foster families located from Cardiff to Monmouthshire. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation. As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT Cymru, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Cymru team. Click on this link for more information if you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT. Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Care Wales A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in regulated fostering service Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development. Experience in group work and/or delivery of training. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering Services (Wales) regulations. Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers. Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses). An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Proficiency in the Welsh language is desirable though not essential. Closing Date: Sunday 16th March 2025 at midnight Interview Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025 (via Teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them. Teitl y Swydd: Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio Cyflog: £22,253 y flwyddyn, + £450 Lwfans Gweithio Gartref y flwyddyn a £1,500 Lwfans Tu Allan i Oriau y flwyddyn Oriau: 21 awr yr wythnos (potensial i gynyddu oriau yn ddiweddarach os oes cyllid ar gael i wneud hynny) Contract: Parhaol Lleoliad: Gweithio o gartref yng Nghaerdydd neu o gwmpas Caerdydd yn ddelfrydol, ac mae angen teithio i ymweld â theuluoedd maeth yng Nghaerdydd, ac yn yr ardal gyfagos hyd at Sir Fynwy. Hefyd mae gofyn i'r gweithiwr fynychu cyfarfodydd staff a diwrnodau lles yn De a Chanolbarth Cymru. Fel sefydliad di-elw , mae TACT yn rhoi anghenion ein plant a n gofalwyr yn gyntaf ac yn ceisio penodi unigolion sydd yr un mor frwd dros faethu â ni. Rydym yn sefydliad gweithio gartref, ac rydym yn ymfalchïo yn ein cyfleoedd gweithio hyblyg, sydd ar gael o r diwrnod cyntaf, rhaglen llesiant helaeth a n pecyn buddion, i gyd wedi u curadu i feithrin cydbwysedd iach rhwng bywyd a gwaith i n holl weithwyr er mwyn iddyn nhw allu rhoi gwasanaeth rhagorol i n gofalwyr a r bobl ifanc a r plant rydym yn gofalu amdanyn nhw. Fel elusen gofal maeth, mae TACT yn buddsoddi r holl incwm sydd dros ben mewn gwasanaethau, staff, gofalwyr a datblygiad plant. Mae hyn yn golygu ein bod wedi gallu buddsoddi mewn prosiectau unigryw fel TACT Connect, ein cynllun unigryw ac arloesol ar gyfer pobl ifanc ac oedolion ifanc sydd â phrofiad o ofal, yn ogystal â n Gwasanaeth Addysg sy n ehangu, a n Gwasanaeth Iechyd newydd. Mae ein holl weithgareddau n seiliedig ar ein hymrwymiad i fod yn sefydliad sy n deall trawma yn llawn, yn unol â n gwerthoedd a n hethos allweddol. Cyrhaeddodd TACT safle rhif 16 mewn arolwg ar y cwmnïau gorau i weithio iddynt yn y DU yn 2023. Roedd 91% o r gweithwyr yn cydnabod bod gan y sefydliad werthoedd ac egwyddorion cryf ac roedd 94% yn dweud eu bod yn falch o weithio i r sefydliad hwn. Fel Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio ym maes Maethu gyda TACT Cymru, byddwch yn rhan o n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd. Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â thîm TACT Cymru. Cliciwch y ddolen hon i gael rhagor o wybodaeth os ydych chi eisiau cael eich gwerthfawrogi fel gweithiwr proffesiynol, cael eich gwerthfawrogi yn y gwaith a chyfrannu at ganlyniadau gwell i r plant a r bobl ifanc sy n gysylltiedig â TACT. GWNEUD CAIS NAWR Dyma ddyletswyddau cyffredinol yr Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio: Cymhwyster priodol ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol Cofrestriad cyfredol gyda Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru O leiaf 2 flynedd o brofiad ôl-gymhwysol mewn lleoliadau maethu/teulu neu leoliadau gofal plant eraill Profiad o gefnogi a goruchwylio 10-12 o deuluoedd maeth i ddiwallu anghenion cymhleth y bobl ifanc sy n derbyn gofal Llwyddiant blaenorol o weithio gyda phlant ac ar eu rhan, gan barchu a chynnal eu hunaniaeth, a hyrwyddo eu datblygiad cadarnhaol. Profiad o waith grŵp a/neu ddarparu hyfforddiant. Gwybodaeth gyfredol am ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol gan gynnwys rheoliadau Gwasanaethau Maethu (Cymru). Profiad o gefnogi/gweithio gyda phlant sy n derbyn gofal a u gofalwyr maeth. Gallu blaenoriaethu, cynllunio a threfnu eich hun yn effeithlon. Gallu defnyddio systemau cofnodion electronig a TG yn effeithiol, gan gynnwys cymryd rhan mewn rhith-gyfarfodydd a gweminarau Mae TACT yn cynnig pecyn buddion gwych i weithwyr, gan gynnwys: 31 diwrnod o wyliau â thâl yn ogystal â gwyliau banc. Trefniadau gweithio hyblyg (gan gynnwys oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd o ran oriau craidd, polisi diwrnodau gwirfoddoli). Polisïau ystyriol o deuluoedd. Bwndel gweithio gartref, gan gynnwys lwfans blynyddol, offer TG a benthyciad ar gyfer sefydlu swyddfa gartref. Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr (gan gynnwys cwnsela Therapi Gwybyddol Ymddygiadol, apwyntiadau o bell â Meddygon Teulu, ffisiotherapi, cymorth iechyd meddwl ac ail farn ar ddiagnosis difrifol). Awr yr wythnos o weithgareddau byw dan arweiniad arbenigwyr drwy r Rhaglen Flynyddol ar Lesiant Staff. Polisi Menopos ac Apwyntiadau Clinigydd Menopos am ddim. Cynllun Pensiwn Rhanddeiliaid (aberthu cyflog). . click apply for full job details
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £22,253 pa (rising to £24,725 at 18 month service) + £450 pa Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 pa Out of Hours Allowance Hours : 21 Hours per week (potential to increase hours at a later date if funding available to do so) Contract: Permanent Location: Homebased - ideally in or around Cardiff with travel required to visit foster families located from Cardiff to Monmouthshire. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation. As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT Cymru, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Cymru team. Click on this link for more information if you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT. Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Care Wales A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in regulated fostering service Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development. Experience in group work and/or delivery of training. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering Services (Wales) regulations. Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers. Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses). An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Proficiency in the Welsh language is desirable though not essential. Closing Date: Sunday 16th March 2025 at midnight Interview Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025 (via Teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them. Teitl y Swydd: Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio Cyflog: £22,253 y flwyddyn, + £450 Lwfans Gweithio Gartref y flwyddyn a £1,500 Lwfans Tu Allan i Oriau y flwyddyn Oriau: 21 awr yr wythnos (potensial i gynyddu oriau yn ddiweddarach os oes cyllid ar gael i wneud hynny) Contract: Parhaol Lleoliad: Gweithio o gartref yng Nghaerdydd neu o gwmpas Caerdydd yn ddelfrydol, ac mae angen teithio i ymweld â theuluoedd maeth yng Nghaerdydd, ac yn yr ardal gyfagos hyd at Sir Fynwy. Hefyd mae gofyn i'r gweithiwr fynychu cyfarfodydd staff a diwrnodau lles yn De a Chanolbarth Cymru. Fel sefydliad di-elw , mae TACT yn rhoi anghenion ein plant a n gofalwyr yn gyntaf ac yn ceisio penodi unigolion sydd yr un mor frwd dros faethu â ni. Rydym yn sefydliad gweithio gartref, ac rydym yn ymfalchïo yn ein cyfleoedd gweithio hyblyg, sydd ar gael o r diwrnod cyntaf, rhaglen llesiant helaeth a n pecyn buddion, i gyd wedi u curadu i feithrin cydbwysedd iach rhwng bywyd a gwaith i n holl weithwyr er mwyn iddyn nhw allu rhoi gwasanaeth rhagorol i n gofalwyr a r bobl ifanc a r plant rydym yn gofalu amdanyn nhw. Fel elusen gofal maeth, mae TACT yn buddsoddi r holl incwm sydd dros ben mewn gwasanaethau, staff, gofalwyr a datblygiad plant. Mae hyn yn golygu ein bod wedi gallu buddsoddi mewn prosiectau unigryw fel TACT Connect, ein cynllun unigryw ac arloesol ar gyfer pobl ifanc ac oedolion ifanc sydd â phrofiad o ofal, yn ogystal â n Gwasanaeth Addysg sy n ehangu, a n Gwasanaeth Iechyd newydd. Mae ein holl weithgareddau n seiliedig ar ein hymrwymiad i fod yn sefydliad sy n deall trawma yn llawn, yn unol â n gwerthoedd a n hethos allweddol. Cyrhaeddodd TACT safle rhif 16 mewn arolwg ar y cwmnïau gorau i weithio iddynt yn y DU yn 2023. Roedd 91% o r gweithwyr yn cydnabod bod gan y sefydliad werthoedd ac egwyddorion cryf ac roedd 94% yn dweud eu bod yn falch o weithio i r sefydliad hwn. Fel Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio ym maes Maethu gyda TACT Cymru, byddwch yn rhan o n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd. Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â thîm TACT Cymru. Cliciwch y ddolen hon i gael rhagor o wybodaeth os ydych chi eisiau cael eich gwerthfawrogi fel gweithiwr proffesiynol, cael eich gwerthfawrogi yn y gwaith a chyfrannu at ganlyniadau gwell i r plant a r bobl ifanc sy n gysylltiedig â TACT. GWNEUD CAIS NAWR Dyma ddyletswyddau cyffredinol yr Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio: Cymhwyster priodol ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol Cofrestriad cyfredol gyda Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru O leiaf 2 flynedd o brofiad ôl-gymhwysol mewn lleoliadau maethu/teulu neu leoliadau gofal plant eraill Profiad o gefnogi a goruchwylio 10-12 o deuluoedd maeth i ddiwallu anghenion cymhleth y bobl ifanc sy n derbyn gofal Llwyddiant blaenorol o weithio gyda phlant ac ar eu rhan, gan barchu a chynnal eu hunaniaeth, a hyrwyddo eu datblygiad cadarnhaol. Profiad o waith grŵp a/neu ddarparu hyfforddiant. Gwybodaeth gyfredol am ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol gan gynnwys rheoliadau Gwasanaethau Maethu (Cymru). Profiad o gefnogi/gweithio gyda phlant sy n derbyn gofal a u gofalwyr maeth. Gallu blaenoriaethu, cynllunio a threfnu eich hun yn effeithlon. Gallu defnyddio systemau cofnodion electronig a TG yn effeithiol, gan gynnwys cymryd rhan mewn rhith-gyfarfodydd a gweminarau Mae TACT yn cynnig pecyn buddion gwych i weithwyr, gan gynnwys: 31 diwrnod o wyliau â thâl yn ogystal â gwyliau banc. Trefniadau gweithio hyblyg (gan gynnwys oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd o ran oriau craidd, polisi diwrnodau gwirfoddoli). Polisïau ystyriol o deuluoedd. Bwndel gweithio gartref, gan gynnwys lwfans blynyddol, offer TG a benthyciad ar gyfer sefydlu swyddfa gartref. Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr (gan gynnwys cwnsela Therapi Gwybyddol Ymddygiadol, apwyntiadau o bell â Meddygon Teulu, ffisiotherapi, cymorth iechyd meddwl ac ail farn ar ddiagnosis difrifol). Awr yr wythnos o weithgareddau byw dan arweiniad arbenigwyr drwy r Rhaglen Flynyddol ar Lesiant Staff. Polisi Menopos ac Apwyntiadau Clinigydd Menopos am ddim. Cynllun Pensiwn Rhanddeiliaid (aberthu cyflog). . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £22,253 pa + £450 pa Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 pa Out of Hours Allowance Hours : 21 Hours per week (potential to increase hours at a later date if funding available to do so) Contract: 12 months fixed-term Location: Homebased - ideally in or around Cardiff with travel required to visit foster families located from Cardiff to Monmouthshire. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation. As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT Cymru, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Cymru team. Click on this link for more information if you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT. Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Care Wales A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in regulated fostering service Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development. Experience in group work and/or delivery of training. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering Services (Wales) regulations. Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers. Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses). An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Proficiency in the Welsh language is desirable though not essential. Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025 at midnight Interview Date: Wednesday 5th March 2025 (via Teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them. Teitl y Swydd: Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio Cyflog: £22,253 y flwyddyn, + £450 Lwfans Gweithio Gartref y flwyddyn a £1,500 Lwfans Tu Allan i Oriau y flwyddyn Oriau: 21 awr yr wythnos (potensial i gynyddu oriau yn ddiweddarach os oes cyllid ar gael i wneud hynny) Contract: Cyfnod penodol o 12 mis Lleoliad: Gweithio o gartref yng Nghaerdydd neu o gwmpas Caerdydd yn ddelfrydol, ac mae angen teithio i ymweld â theuluoedd maeth yng Nghaerdydd, ac yn yr ardal gyfagos hyd at Sir Fynwy. Hefyd mae gofyn i'r gweithiwr fynychu cyfarfodydd staff a diwrnodau lles yn De a Chanolbarth Cymru. Fel sefydliad di-elw , mae TACT yn rhoi anghenion ein plant a n gofalwyr yn gyntaf ac yn ceisio penodi unigolion sydd yr un mor frwd dros faethu â ni. Rydym yn sefydliad gweithio gartref, ac rydym yn ymfalchïo yn ein cyfleoedd gweithio hyblyg, sydd ar gael o r diwrnod cyntaf, rhaglen llesiant helaeth a n pecyn buddion, i gyd wedi u curadu i feithrin cydbwysedd iach rhwng bywyd a gwaith i n holl weithwyr er mwyn iddyn nhw allu rhoi gwasanaeth rhagorol i n gofalwyr a r bobl ifanc a r plant rydym yn gofalu amdanyn nhw. Fel elusen gofal maeth, mae TACT yn buddsoddi r holl incwm sydd dros ben mewn gwasanaethau, staff, gofalwyr a datblygiad plant. Mae hyn yn golygu ein bod wedi gallu buddsoddi mewn prosiectau unigryw fel TACT Connect, ein cynllun unigryw ac arloesol ar gyfer pobl ifanc ac oedolion ifanc sydd â phrofiad o ofal, yn ogystal â n Gwasanaeth Addysg sy n ehangu, a n Gwasanaeth Iechyd newydd. Mae ein holl weithgareddau n seiliedig ar ein hymrwymiad i fod yn sefydliad sy n deall trawma yn llawn, yn unol â n gwerthoedd a n hethos allweddol. Cyrhaeddodd TACT safle rhif 16 mewn arolwg ar y cwmnïau gorau i weithio iddynt yn y DU yn 2023. Roedd 91% o r gweithwyr yn cydnabod bod gan y sefydliad werthoedd ac egwyddorion cryf ac roedd 94% yn dweud eu bod yn falch o weithio i r sefydliad hwn. Fel Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio ym maes Maethu gyda TACT Cymru, byddwch yn rhan o n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd. Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â thîm TACT Cymru. Cliciwch y ddolen hon i gael rhagor o wybodaeth os ydych chi eisiau cael eich gwerthfawrogi fel gweithiwr proffesiynol, cael eich gwerthfawrogi yn y gwaith a chyfrannu at ganlyniadau gwell i r plant a r bobl ifanc sy n gysylltiedig â TACT. GWNEUD CAIS NAWR Dyma ddyletswyddau cyffredinol yr Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio: Cymhwyster priodol ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol Cofrestriad cyfredol gyda Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru O leiaf 2 flynedd o brofiad ôl-gymhwysol mewn lleoliadau maethu/teulu neu leoliadau gofal plant eraill Profiad o gefnogi a goruchwylio 10-12 o deuluoedd maeth i ddiwallu anghenion cymhleth y bobl ifanc sy n derbyn gofal Llwyddiant blaenorol o weithio gyda phlant ac ar eu rhan, gan barchu a chynnal eu hunaniaeth, a hyrwyddo eu datblygiad cadarnhaol. Profiad o waith grŵp a/neu ddarparu hyfforddiant. Gwybodaeth gyfredol am ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol gan gynnwys rheoliadau Gwasanaethau Maethu (Cymru). Profiad o gefnogi/gweithio gyda phlant sy n derbyn gofal a u gofalwyr maeth. Gallu blaenoriaethu, cynllunio a threfnu eich hun yn effeithlon. Gallu defnyddio systemau cofnodion electronig a TG yn effeithiol, gan gynnwys cymryd rhan mewn rhith-gyfarfodydd a gweminarau Mae TACT yn cynnig pecyn buddion gwych i weithwyr, gan gynnwys: 31 diwrnod o wyliau â thâl yn ogystal â gwyliau banc. Trefniadau gweithio hyblyg (gan gynnwys oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd o ran oriau craidd, polisi diwrnodau gwirfoddoli). Polisïau ystyriol o deuluoedd. Bwndel gweithio gartref, gan gynnwys lwfans blynyddol, offer TG a benthyciad ar gyfer sefydlu swyddfa gartref. Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr (gan gynnwys cwnsela Therapi Gwybyddol Ymddygiadol, apwyntiadau o bell â Meddygon Teulu, ffisiotherapi, cymorth iechyd meddwl ac ail farn ar ddiagnosis difrifol). Awr yr wythnos o weithgareddau byw dan arweiniad arbenigwyr drwy r Rhaglen Flynyddol ar Lesiant Staff. Polisi Menopos ac Apwyntiadau Clinigydd Menopos am ddim. Cynllun Pensiwn Rhanddeiliaid (aberthu cyflog). . click apply for full job details
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £22,253 pa + £450 pa Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 pa Out of Hours Allowance Hours : 21 Hours per week (potential to increase hours at a later date if funding available to do so) Contract: 12 months fixed-term Location: Homebased - ideally in or around Cardiff with travel required to visit foster families located from Cardiff to Monmouthshire. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation. As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT Cymru, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Cymru team. Click on this link for more information if you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT. Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Care Wales A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in regulated fostering service Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development. Experience in group work and/or delivery of training. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering Services (Wales) regulations. Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers. Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses). An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Proficiency in the Welsh language is desirable though not essential. Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025 at midnight Interview Date: Wednesday 5th March 2025 (via Teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them. Teitl y Swydd: Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio Cyflog: £22,253 y flwyddyn, + £450 Lwfans Gweithio Gartref y flwyddyn a £1,500 Lwfans Tu Allan i Oriau y flwyddyn Oriau: 21 awr yr wythnos (potensial i gynyddu oriau yn ddiweddarach os oes cyllid ar gael i wneud hynny) Contract: Cyfnod penodol o 12 mis Lleoliad: Gweithio o gartref yng Nghaerdydd neu o gwmpas Caerdydd yn ddelfrydol, ac mae angen teithio i ymweld â theuluoedd maeth yng Nghaerdydd, ac yn yr ardal gyfagos hyd at Sir Fynwy. Hefyd mae gofyn i'r gweithiwr fynychu cyfarfodydd staff a diwrnodau lles yn De a Chanolbarth Cymru. Fel sefydliad di-elw , mae TACT yn rhoi anghenion ein plant a n gofalwyr yn gyntaf ac yn ceisio penodi unigolion sydd yr un mor frwd dros faethu â ni. Rydym yn sefydliad gweithio gartref, ac rydym yn ymfalchïo yn ein cyfleoedd gweithio hyblyg, sydd ar gael o r diwrnod cyntaf, rhaglen llesiant helaeth a n pecyn buddion, i gyd wedi u curadu i feithrin cydbwysedd iach rhwng bywyd a gwaith i n holl weithwyr er mwyn iddyn nhw allu rhoi gwasanaeth rhagorol i n gofalwyr a r bobl ifanc a r plant rydym yn gofalu amdanyn nhw. Fel elusen gofal maeth, mae TACT yn buddsoddi r holl incwm sydd dros ben mewn gwasanaethau, staff, gofalwyr a datblygiad plant. Mae hyn yn golygu ein bod wedi gallu buddsoddi mewn prosiectau unigryw fel TACT Connect, ein cynllun unigryw ac arloesol ar gyfer pobl ifanc ac oedolion ifanc sydd â phrofiad o ofal, yn ogystal â n Gwasanaeth Addysg sy n ehangu, a n Gwasanaeth Iechyd newydd. Mae ein holl weithgareddau n seiliedig ar ein hymrwymiad i fod yn sefydliad sy n deall trawma yn llawn, yn unol â n gwerthoedd a n hethos allweddol. Cyrhaeddodd TACT safle rhif 16 mewn arolwg ar y cwmnïau gorau i weithio iddynt yn y DU yn 2023. Roedd 91% o r gweithwyr yn cydnabod bod gan y sefydliad werthoedd ac egwyddorion cryf ac roedd 94% yn dweud eu bod yn falch o weithio i r sefydliad hwn. Fel Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio ym maes Maethu gyda TACT Cymru, byddwch yn rhan o n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd. Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â thîm TACT Cymru. Cliciwch y ddolen hon i gael rhagor o wybodaeth os ydych chi eisiau cael eich gwerthfawrogi fel gweithiwr proffesiynol, cael eich gwerthfawrogi yn y gwaith a chyfrannu at ganlyniadau gwell i r plant a r bobl ifanc sy n gysylltiedig â TACT. GWNEUD CAIS NAWR Dyma ddyletswyddau cyffredinol yr Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy n Goruchwylio: Cymhwyster priodol ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol Cofrestriad cyfredol gyda Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru O leiaf 2 flynedd o brofiad ôl-gymhwysol mewn lleoliadau maethu/teulu neu leoliadau gofal plant eraill Profiad o gefnogi a goruchwylio 10-12 o deuluoedd maeth i ddiwallu anghenion cymhleth y bobl ifanc sy n derbyn gofal Llwyddiant blaenorol o weithio gyda phlant ac ar eu rhan, gan barchu a chynnal eu hunaniaeth, a hyrwyddo eu datblygiad cadarnhaol. Profiad o waith grŵp a/neu ddarparu hyfforddiant. Gwybodaeth gyfredol am ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol gan gynnwys rheoliadau Gwasanaethau Maethu (Cymru). Profiad o gefnogi/gweithio gyda phlant sy n derbyn gofal a u gofalwyr maeth. Gallu blaenoriaethu, cynllunio a threfnu eich hun yn effeithlon. Gallu defnyddio systemau cofnodion electronig a TG yn effeithiol, gan gynnwys cymryd rhan mewn rhith-gyfarfodydd a gweminarau Mae TACT yn cynnig pecyn buddion gwych i weithwyr, gan gynnwys: 31 diwrnod o wyliau â thâl yn ogystal â gwyliau banc. Trefniadau gweithio hyblyg (gan gynnwys oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd o ran oriau craidd, polisi diwrnodau gwirfoddoli). Polisïau ystyriol o deuluoedd. Bwndel gweithio gartref, gan gynnwys lwfans blynyddol, offer TG a benthyciad ar gyfer sefydlu swyddfa gartref. Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr (gan gynnwys cwnsela Therapi Gwybyddol Ymddygiadol, apwyntiadau o bell â Meddygon Teulu, ffisiotherapi, cymorth iechyd meddwl ac ail farn ar ddiagnosis difrifol). Awr yr wythnos o weithgareddau byw dan arweiniad arbenigwyr drwy r Rhaglen Flynyddol ar Lesiant Staff. Polisi Menopos ac Apwyntiadau Clinigydd Menopos am ddim. Cynllun Pensiwn Rhanddeiliaid (aberthu cyflog). . click apply for full job details
