Care First UK Recruitment Solutions
Hedge End, Hampshire
Our Client is a company that specialise in children s services. Their mission in running this residential setting is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people. Job Description: Our Client are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join their team at their residential children's home. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people who may have experienced trauma or adversity in their lives. You will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals to create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. Responsibilities: Provide direct care and support to children and young people residing in the home, including assistance with daily activities, personal care, and emotional support. Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in care and promoting a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and residents. Supervise and support a team of support workers, providing guidance, mentoring, and training as needed. Collaborate with other professionals involved in the care of the children, including social workers, therapists, and educators, to develop and implement individual care plans. Maintain accurate records and documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, and progress notes. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including health and safety regulations and child protection policies. Requirements: Previous experience working in a residential children's home or similar setting, with at least 2 years of experience in a more senior role A relevant qualification in health and social care, such as NVQ Level 3 or above, or equivalent. Or be willing to work towards this. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve their full potential. A compassionate and empathetic approach to working with children and young people, with a commitment to promoting their well-being and development. Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations relating to residential childcare, including safeguarding and child protection. Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as required. Benefits: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Opportunities for training and professional development. Pension scheme. Generous holiday allowance. Supportive and inclusive working environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV. Top of Form
May 16, 2024
Full time
Our Client is a company that specialise in children s services. Their mission in running this residential setting is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people. Job Description: Our Client are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join their team at their residential children's home. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people who may have experienced trauma or adversity in their lives. You will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals to create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. Responsibilities: Provide direct care and support to children and young people residing in the home, including assistance with daily activities, personal care, and emotional support. Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in care and promoting a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and residents. Supervise and support a team of support workers, providing guidance, mentoring, and training as needed. Collaborate with other professionals involved in the care of the children, including social workers, therapists, and educators, to develop and implement individual care plans. Maintain accurate records and documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, and progress notes. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including health and safety regulations and child protection policies. Requirements: Previous experience working in a residential children's home or similar setting, with at least 2 years of experience in a more senior role A relevant qualification in health and social care, such as NVQ Level 3 or above, or equivalent. Or be willing to work towards this. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve their full potential. A compassionate and empathetic approach to working with children and young people, with a commitment to promoting their well-being and development. Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations relating to residential childcare, including safeguarding and child protection. Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as required. Benefits: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Opportunities for training and professional development. Pension scheme. Generous holiday allowance. Supportive and inclusive working environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV. Top of Form
Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at the Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up to 24 forensic service users who are in a medium to low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be: Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding. Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings. Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital. Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions. Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team. Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation. Supporting carers and families of detained patients To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation Where you will be working Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will be working at Thornford Park, a 130 bedded independent hospital which supports service users that require medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. In addition to these services there is also a PICU Mental Health Service. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation.Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder, and females and males in a PICU service. What you will get: Annual salary of up to £48,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at the Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up to 24 forensic service users who are in a medium to low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be: Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding. Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings. Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital. Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions. Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team. Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation. Supporting carers and families of detained patients To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation Where you will be working Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will be working at Thornford Park, a 130 bedded independent hospital which supports service users that require medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. In addition to these services there is also a PICU Mental Health Service. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation.Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder, and females and males in a PICU service. What you will get: Annual salary of up to £48,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Head of Service - Residential Children's Services Job Description Head of Service - Residential and Resources Full Time, Permanent £62,526 to £69,768 per annum- Scale N We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with previous residential management experience, to become the Head of Service - Residential and Resources. You will be responsible for the direct line management of several team managers in the service. You will use your business knowledge and Children's Social Care expertise to ensure that team managers and their teams are confident in delivering outstanding Residential and Resource Services across the county, which are based on well informed risk assessments and the assessed needs of the children and young people. You will oversee the development of Residential, Community Resources and Supported Accommodation services from an operational and strategic perspective, to make most effective use of investments. This will include setting up and development of any new services, to provide what is needed and deliver the right services at the right time, based upon sound data analysis. You will be a caring and compassionate leader with a style that creates a culture of positivity that inspires others to deliver high quality care. You will have experience of working with children and young people with an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of managing child protection, safeguarding and risk management issues within children's services. You will provide visible leadership as a member of the Extended Leadership team, including deputising for the Assistant Director as required, to ensure effective delivery of the service. This role is vital to the successful delivery of an effective countywide residential and resource service for children and young people therefore the role requires good organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to manage changing priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residential and Resources, you will ensure effective operational delivery within budget, in line with the Vital Signs vision, our legal obligations and Ofsted requirements. To apply, please download an application form ( ) and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Lee Napper (Assistant Director Residential and Resources) . Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using email. Closing date: 22 May 2024
May 15, 2024
Full time
Head of Service - Residential Children's Services Job Description Head of Service - Residential and Resources Full Time, Permanent £62,526 to £69,768 per annum- Scale N We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with previous residential management experience, to become the Head of Service - Residential and Resources. You will be responsible for the direct line management of several team managers in the service. You will use your business knowledge and Children's Social Care expertise to ensure that team managers and their teams are confident in delivering outstanding Residential and Resource Services across the county, which are based on well informed risk assessments and the assessed needs of the children and young people. You will oversee the development of Residential, Community Resources and Supported Accommodation services from an operational and strategic perspective, to make most effective use of investments. This will include setting up and development of any new services, to provide what is needed and deliver the right services at the right time, based upon sound data analysis. You will be a caring and compassionate leader with a style that creates a culture of positivity that inspires others to deliver high quality care. You will have experience of working with children and young people with an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of managing child protection, safeguarding and risk management issues within children's services. You will provide visible leadership as a member of the Extended Leadership team, including deputising for the Assistant Director as required, to ensure effective delivery of the service. This role is vital to the successful delivery of an effective countywide residential and resource service for children and young people therefore the role requires good organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to manage changing priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residential and Resources, you will ensure effective operational delivery within budget, in line with the Vital Signs vision, our legal obligations and Ofsted requirements. To apply, please download an application form ( ) and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Lee Napper (Assistant Director Residential and Resources) . Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using email. Closing date: 22 May 2024
Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated wanting to make a difference in the lives of young people? Would you love the opportunity to work as a Children Residential Support Worker? Supporting young people in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, you can enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. The role is challenging but incredibly rewarding! You will be committed, passionate, and able to engage, encourage, and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun! Getting paid to play football, computer games, and going to theme parks is certainly a perk of the job We have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for Children's Residential Support Workers to join a FANTASTIC Children's Residential Service in Tiptree Essex, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours. Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence and a car Salary: 26,528- 29,928 (sleep allowance included) Location: TipTree, Essex Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week Shift pattern: 1 on 2 off Start: 9.30am-11pm, sleep, 7am-10pm finish About the Role: You will be joining an established and experienced care team as a Children's Residential Support Worker. This role is offered on a full-time basis, working on a 1 on 2 off shift pattern which is inclusive of sleep-ins. You will receive an in-depth induction and training programme upon joining this Children's Residential Service, and your duties will include: Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age. You will provide support for the children and young people in the home to promote their independence and well-being whilst providing a therapeutic care environment. Ensuring the safety of the young people and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the individual's care plan, guidelines, reward system, and preferred method of communication. Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically, dealing with challenging behaviours when needed, and maintaining a safe environment for young people. Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers, and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists. Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare. Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the home. Key Skills Required: Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable. You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time-to-time. You must be over the age of 21. NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable. Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and weekends. Apply Now Can you deliver a holistic and integrated approach to care and really make a difference to the young people with Emotional Behavioural Disorders? If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. Click the 'APPLY' now and one of the Vetro team will be in touch. (url removed)
May 15, 2024
Full time
Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated wanting to make a difference in the lives of young people? Would you love the opportunity to work as a Children Residential Support Worker? Supporting young people in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, you can enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. The role is challenging but incredibly rewarding! You will be committed, passionate, and able to engage, encourage, and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun! Getting paid to play football, computer games, and going to theme parks is certainly a perk of the job We have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for Children's Residential Support Workers to join a FANTASTIC Children's Residential Service in Tiptree Essex, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours. Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence and a car Salary: 26,528- 29,928 (sleep allowance included) Location: TipTree, Essex Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week Shift pattern: 1 on 2 off Start: 9.30am-11pm, sleep, 7am-10pm finish About the Role: You will be joining an established and experienced care team as a Children's Residential Support Worker. This role is offered on a full-time basis, working on a 1 on 2 off shift pattern which is inclusive of sleep-ins. You will receive an in-depth induction and training programme upon joining this Children's Residential Service, and your duties will include: Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age. You will provide support for the children and young people in the home to promote their independence and well-being whilst providing a therapeutic care environment. Ensuring the safety of the young people and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the individual's care plan, guidelines, reward system, and preferred method of communication. Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically, dealing with challenging behaviours when needed, and maintaining a safe environment for young people. Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers, and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists. Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare. Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the home. Key Skills Required: Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable. You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time-to-time. You must be over the age of 21. NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable. Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and weekends. Apply Now Can you deliver a holistic and integrated approach to care and really make a difference to the young people with Emotional Behavioural Disorders? If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. Click the 'APPLY' now and one of the Vetro team will be in touch. (url removed)
Berneslai Homes have various exciting opportunities for Tenants First Administration Officer to join their team based in Barnsley with the ability to work agilely. You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,294 - £25,979 per annum. About Us: At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be an ambitious, forward-thinking social housing provider and employer. Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley. Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, our 3 Cs values are at the heart of all we do here we promise to always put the?Customer first, have a?Can do?attitude to make change happen, and stay?Curious?to make sure we get things right. The Tenants First Administration Officer?role: We re looking for an Administration Officer to join our Tenants First service! As part of this role, you ll provide a comprehensive administrative support service, enabling your Tenants First colleagues to perform their duties in the most effective way possible. Our Tenants First service provides specialist support to some of our most vulnerable tenants, who often have multiple and complex needs. Key duties and responsibilities of our Tenants First Administration Officer: Undertake the day-to-day administration of the service, and provide financial, typing, and general administrative support to colleagues within the service, including producing reports in various formats. Organise and assist in the delivery of all interventions on behalf of the team, preparing intervention packs for keyworkers and ensuring the teams Toolkit is up to date. Input data for all new support referrals for caseloads into Northgate and Microsoft Excel, monitor waiting lists and report findings to Tenants First Team Leader Provide telephone support and general day-to-day administration of our furnished tenancy scheme to tenants and to staff? Maintain and monitor information and data on all tenants with a furnished tenancy, ensuring that all furniture replacements, furniture packs and removal of furniture from a home is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures Organise, attend, and take minutes of panel meetings, and other meetings as deemed appropriate by the Service Manager Design and create high quality visual material for presentation purposes. Prepare performance monitoring information on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to the Service Manager for all KPI s What we re looking for in our Tenants First Administration Officer: HNC / NVQ Level 4 in a relevant field (i.e. administration/business etc), or equivalent qualification or relevant experience of working with children, young people, and families in a business support role. Ability to motivate self to contribute to a positive, improvement focused working environment. Demonstrate a positive, flexible approach to team working. Ability to use own initiative, and work in a fast-paced environment. Experience of working with software applications including Microsoft office and bespoke databases to be able to produce data monitoring and financial information. Ability to travel as necessary to meet the needs of the post. Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service. What you might be asking is, why work for us? We are proud to put our people first! By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: Agile Working Packages Excellent Pension Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Health & Wellbeing Checks Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Tenants First Administration Officer , please click apply today. We would love to hear from you!
May 15, 2024
Full time
Berneslai Homes have various exciting opportunities for Tenants First Administration Officer to join their team based in Barnsley with the ability to work agilely. You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,294 - £25,979 per annum. About Us: At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be an ambitious, forward-thinking social housing provider and employer. Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley. Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, our 3 Cs values are at the heart of all we do here we promise to always put the?Customer first, have a?Can do?attitude to make change happen, and stay?Curious?to make sure we get things right. The Tenants First Administration Officer?role: We re looking for an Administration Officer to join our Tenants First service! As part of this role, you ll provide a comprehensive administrative support service, enabling your Tenants First colleagues to perform their duties in the most effective way possible. Our Tenants First service provides specialist support to some of our most vulnerable tenants, who often have multiple and complex needs. Key duties and responsibilities of our Tenants First Administration Officer: Undertake the day-to-day administration of the service, and provide financial, typing, and general administrative support to colleagues within the service, including producing reports in various formats. Organise and assist in the delivery of all interventions on behalf of the team, preparing intervention packs for keyworkers and ensuring the teams Toolkit is up to date. Input data for all new support referrals for caseloads into Northgate and Microsoft Excel, monitor waiting lists and report findings to Tenants First Team Leader Provide telephone support and general day-to-day administration of our furnished tenancy scheme to tenants and to staff? Maintain and monitor information and data on all tenants with a furnished tenancy, ensuring that all furniture replacements, furniture packs and removal of furniture from a home is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures Organise, attend, and take minutes of panel meetings, and other meetings as deemed appropriate by the Service Manager Design and create high quality visual material for presentation purposes. Prepare performance monitoring information on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to the Service Manager for all KPI s What we re looking for in our Tenants First Administration Officer: HNC / NVQ Level 4 in a relevant field (i.e. administration/business etc), or equivalent qualification or relevant experience of working with children, young people, and families in a business support role. Ability to motivate self to contribute to a positive, improvement focused working environment. Demonstrate a positive, flexible approach to team working. Ability to use own initiative, and work in a fast-paced environment. Experience of working with software applications including Microsoft office and bespoke databases to be able to produce data monitoring and financial information. Ability to travel as necessary to meet the needs of the post. Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service. What you might be asking is, why work for us? We are proud to put our people first! By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: Agile Working Packages Excellent Pension Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Health & Wellbeing Checks Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Tenants First Administration Officer , please click apply today. We would love to hear from you!
Service Manager - Residential Children Services Job Description Service Manager - Residential and Resources Full Time, Permanent £53,802 to £59,196 per annum (scale M) We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with previous residential management experience, to become a service manager. You will be responsible for the direct line management of several team managers in the service. You will use your business knowledge and Children's Social Care expertise to ensure that team managers and their teams are confident in delivering outstanding Residential and Resource Services across the county, which are based on well informed risk assessments and the assessed needs of the children and young people. You will be a caring and compassionate leader with a style that creates a culture of positivity that inspires others to deliver high quality care. You will have experience of working with children and young people with an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of managing child protection, safeguarding and risk management issues within children's services. This role is vital to the successful delivery of an effective countywide residential and resource service for children and young people therefore the role requires good organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to manage changing priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residential and Resources, you will ensure effective operational delivery within budget of the service area, in line with the Vital Signs vision, our legal obligations and Ofsted requirements. To apply, please download an application form ( ) and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. For any informal discussions or to show interest please contact Lee Napper, Assistant Director, Residential and Resources - Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using email. Closing date: 22 May 2024
May 15, 2024
Full time
Service Manager - Residential Children Services Job Description Service Manager - Residential and Resources Full Time, Permanent £53,802 to £59,196 per annum (scale M) We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with previous residential management experience, to become a service manager. You will be responsible for the direct line management of several team managers in the service. You will use your business knowledge and Children's Social Care expertise to ensure that team managers and their teams are confident in delivering outstanding Residential and Resource Services across the county, which are based on well informed risk assessments and the assessed needs of the children and young people. You will be a caring and compassionate leader with a style that creates a culture of positivity that inspires others to deliver high quality care. You will have experience of working with children and young people with an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of managing child protection, safeguarding and risk management issues within children's services. This role is vital to the successful delivery of an effective countywide residential and resource service for children and young people therefore the role requires good organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to manage changing priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residential and Resources, you will ensure effective operational delivery within budget of the service area, in line with the Vital Signs vision, our legal obligations and Ofsted requirements. To apply, please download an application form ( ) and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. For any informal discussions or to show interest please contact Lee Napper, Assistant Director, Residential and Resources - Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using email. Closing date: 22 May 2024
Sessional Child Care Officer Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £14.16 - £15.70 per hour, depending on experience Location: Addington School Contract: Casual Working Pattern: Part Time/Weekends Hours: 7 hours per day. Saturdays 9:30 - 4:30 (from 1 Saturday - 4 Saturdays per month by agreement). DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 02/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 703705 Sessional Child Care Officer About Us: Saturday Cub is an OFSTED registered club for children with disabilities. We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with diverse needs. Our passionate team is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Childcare Workers to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children we serve. Job Description: As a Sessional Childcare Worker in our Short Breaks Service, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and development of the children in our care. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Providing personalised care, support, and supervision to children and young people during their short break. Creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that promotes social, emotional, and physical well-being. Planning and engaging in age and ability -appropriate activities and outings. Assisting with daily routines, including meals, medication administration and personal hygiene. Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Promoting a sense of belonging, self-esteem, and independence among the children. Documenting observations and maintaining accurate records. The Ideal Candidate should have: To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities: A NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or a related field (or equivalent) is desirable. Previous experience working in a childcare setting and or with children with disabilities is preferred. A genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing situations. Understanding of the unique challenges and needs of children with diverse backgrounds and abilities. A caring and patient attitude with a strong sense of responsibility. A clean driving license (desirable). What we offer: Flexible shifts to work around your personal life and other commitments. Excellent Annual Leave entitlement, calculated on a pro-rata basis. Excellent Learning and Development Programme Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Potential for additional hours within other short break settings Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 11pm Interview Date: W/C 9th June 2024 For an informal discussion, please contact Simone Hall , Saturday Club Co-ordinator on . We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of the children we serve. Join us in creating a brighter future for these exceptional young individuals. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Sessional Child Care Officer
May 15, 2024
Full time
Sessional Child Care Officer Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £14.16 - £15.70 per hour, depending on experience Location: Addington School Contract: Casual Working Pattern: Part Time/Weekends Hours: 7 hours per day. Saturdays 9:30 - 4:30 (from 1 Saturday - 4 Saturdays per month by agreement). DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 02/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 703705 Sessional Child Care Officer About Us: Saturday Cub is an OFSTED registered club for children with disabilities. We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with diverse needs. Our passionate team is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Childcare Workers to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children we serve. Job Description: As a Sessional Childcare Worker in our Short Breaks Service, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and development of the children in our care. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Providing personalised care, support, and supervision to children and young people during their short break. Creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that promotes social, emotional, and physical well-being. Planning and engaging in age and ability -appropriate activities and outings. Assisting with daily routines, including meals, medication administration and personal hygiene. Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Promoting a sense of belonging, self-esteem, and independence among the children. Documenting observations and maintaining accurate records. The Ideal Candidate should have: To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities: A NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or a related field (or equivalent) is desirable. Previous experience working in a childcare setting and or with children with disabilities is preferred. A genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing situations. Understanding of the unique challenges and needs of children with diverse backgrounds and abilities. A caring and patient attitude with a strong sense of responsibility. A clean driving license (desirable). What we offer: Flexible shifts to work around your personal life and other commitments. Excellent Annual Leave entitlement, calculated on a pro-rata basis. Excellent Learning and Development Programme Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Potential for additional hours within other short break settings Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 11pm Interview Date: W/C 9th June 2024 For an informal discussion, please contact Simone Hall , Saturday Club Co-ordinator on . We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of the children we serve. Join us in creating a brighter future for these exceptional young individuals. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Sessional Child Care Officer
Health Check Advisor Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum (pro-rata) Location: Shute End Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time/Job-Share/Part Time Hours: 22.5 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 28/05/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712929 Health Check Advisor - fixed term contract 15 months Wokingham Borough Council have a great opportunity available for a Health Check Advisor to join our team. As the Health Check Advisor, you will undertake health checks across the Borough in very varied community settings. You will provide lifestyle advice and recommend support for not only health issues but work with the voluntary sector to address wider social and personal needs. We are, with our colleagues in primary care (GPs) the voluntary and community sector, setting up a new team to help improve the health and wellbeing of Wokingham Borough residents to reduce health inequalities and to prevent conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Key Responsibilities As a team, run daily clinics across the Borough Record client details Take key measurements, such a Blood pressure, height and weight, glucose levels Discuss wider wellbeing issues with clients Record data on applications Recommend next steps for the client in terms of interventions, signposting, referral of materials to support their health and wellbeing going forward Work with colleagues in Primary care, community organisations, social prescribers to provide "wrap around" support Candidate Requirements You will: - have experience in a customer, patient or client facing role demonstrate you can work flexibly in a team be culturally aware of the needs and perspectives of differing communities have excellent communication and interpersonal skills thrive with varied timetable, visiting lots of locations and groups able to work at times outside normal working hours on occasion have a driving license Training and support A background in health, care or working in the voluntary and community sector is a benefit but not essential. We will provide training and supervision, we are looking for candidates who are quick learners, can demonstrate they have those vital interpersonal skills in the team and when advising clients. We are keen to create a team that reflects our communities so encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Benefits: We can offer you a host of excellent benefits including Generous Annual Leave allowance. Flexible Working Options Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme Sports & Leisure Discounts and more! For further discussion please contact Emma Halcox . Health Check Service Manager, Closing date: Tuesday 28th May 2024, 11pm Interview date: TBC Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
May 15, 2024
Full time
Health Check Advisor Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum (pro-rata) Location: Shute End Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time/Job-Share/Part Time Hours: 22.5 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 28/05/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712929 Health Check Advisor - fixed term contract 15 months Wokingham Borough Council have a great opportunity available for a Health Check Advisor to join our team. As the Health Check Advisor, you will undertake health checks across the Borough in very varied community settings. You will provide lifestyle advice and recommend support for not only health issues but work with the voluntary sector to address wider social and personal needs. We are, with our colleagues in primary care (GPs) the voluntary and community sector, setting up a new team to help improve the health and wellbeing of Wokingham Borough residents to reduce health inequalities and to prevent conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Key Responsibilities As a team, run daily clinics across the Borough Record client details Take key measurements, such a Blood pressure, height and weight, glucose levels Discuss wider wellbeing issues with clients Record data on applications Recommend next steps for the client in terms of interventions, signposting, referral of materials to support their health and wellbeing going forward Work with colleagues in Primary care, community organisations, social prescribers to provide "wrap around" support Candidate Requirements You will: - have experience in a customer, patient or client facing role demonstrate you can work flexibly in a team be culturally aware of the needs and perspectives of differing communities have excellent communication and interpersonal skills thrive with varied timetable, visiting lots of locations and groups able to work at times outside normal working hours on occasion have a driving license Training and support A background in health, care or working in the voluntary and community sector is a benefit but not essential. We will provide training and supervision, we are looking for candidates who are quick learners, can demonstrate they have those vital interpersonal skills in the team and when advising clients. We are keen to create a team that reflects our communities so encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Benefits: We can offer you a host of excellent benefits including Generous Annual Leave allowance. Flexible Working Options Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme Sports & Leisure Discounts and more! For further discussion please contact Emma Halcox . Health Check Service Manager, Closing date: Tuesday 28th May 2024, 11pm Interview date: TBC Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Pay rate: £12.50 per hour & Sleep in rate £5.56 (WEEKLY PAY) Shift Pattern: 36 hours - Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 20:00pm then Sleep in. Location: Taunton Requirements: Previous healthcare experience and a full UK driver's license . This role will be working with a gentleman with learning disability, Autism & Cerebral Palsy in his own home. He enjoys going out into the community daily. We will provide staff on a 1:1 24/7 basis. If you are patient, empathetic, reliable, flexible, engaging and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we would like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities All aspects of daily living (Cooking, cleaning, shopping, planning activities) Helping to plan and organise leisure opportunities. Enabling access to the community Personal care Skills, Knowledge and Expertise UK driver's license Previous Autism experience desirable Previous learning disability experience desirable Enthusiastic and willingness to learn. Benefits Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry Access to blue light discount scheme Attractive holiday entitlement Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development Pension enrolment A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member. About Learning Disability and Autism We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Pay rate: £12.50 per hour & Sleep in rate £5.56 (WEEKLY PAY) Shift Pattern: 36 hours - Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 20:00pm then Sleep in. Location: Taunton Requirements: Previous healthcare experience and a full UK driver's license . This role will be working with a gentleman with learning disability, Autism & Cerebral Palsy in his own home. He enjoys going out into the community daily. We will provide staff on a 1:1 24/7 basis. If you are patient, empathetic, reliable, flexible, engaging and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we would like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities All aspects of daily living (Cooking, cleaning, shopping, planning activities) Helping to plan and organise leisure opportunities. Enabling access to the community Personal care Skills, Knowledge and Expertise UK driver's license Previous Autism experience desirable Previous learning disability experience desirable Enthusiastic and willingness to learn. Benefits Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry Access to blue light discount scheme Attractive holiday entitlement Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development Pension enrolment A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member. About Learning Disability and Autism We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.
SEND Learning Support Assistant Sixth Form SEND unit Greenwich Full-time contract Start date: September 2024 (Interviews to be held in July 2024) Are you a dedicated and caring Learning Support Assistant looking for a new full-time position in September? A well-resourced Special Needs Unit within a sixth-form college in Greenwich are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join their staff on a full-time basis from September 2024. The role As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll be working within the specialist SEND unit within this vibrant and popular sixth form college. Students within the unit are aged between 16 and 18 years and have a range of learning and development needs including Autism, ADHD and sensory needs. You will work closely alongside qualified teachers and professionals to provide support for students within the unit. There is a focus on enabling students to learn as effectively possible on their own and in groups, considering their needs. You will be required to identify opportunities for the student (s) to work independently where appropriate. Duties will include: Supporting students attending the SEND unit Assisting with the general pastoral care of the students Providing support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the College's Behaviour Policy Provide one to one support, where required Assist in planning of activities Assist with the supervision of students outside of lesson times. The school are looking for SEND Learning Support Assistants who has: Experience supporting children or adults with special educational needs A positive and pro-active approach A dedicated attitude with the ability to commit to a full-time position The ability to work independently and within a team Good written and verbal English The College: This successful, vibrant sixth-form college is based in Greenwich and offers a dynamic range of courses for post-16 education. They support school leavers and adults to looking to update skills and have specialised centres to support students with SEND and challenging behaviours. They have state of art facilities to help prepare their students for the workplace: Music and recording TV Studios Mac Computer Suites Learning and Resource Centre Specialist staff centre - Education Psychologist department. Speech and Language Therapists and Communication Support Workers department If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date CV outlining your skills and experience. Interviews will be held in July with contracts starting in September 2024. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
May 14, 2024
Full time
SEND Learning Support Assistant Sixth Form SEND unit Greenwich Full-time contract Start date: September 2024 (Interviews to be held in July 2024) Are you a dedicated and caring Learning Support Assistant looking for a new full-time position in September? A well-resourced Special Needs Unit within a sixth-form college in Greenwich are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join their staff on a full-time basis from September 2024. The role As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll be working within the specialist SEND unit within this vibrant and popular sixth form college. Students within the unit are aged between 16 and 18 years and have a range of learning and development needs including Autism, ADHD and sensory needs. You will work closely alongside qualified teachers and professionals to provide support for students within the unit. There is a focus on enabling students to learn as effectively possible on their own and in groups, considering their needs. You will be required to identify opportunities for the student (s) to work independently where appropriate. Duties will include: Supporting students attending the SEND unit Assisting with the general pastoral care of the students Providing support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the College's Behaviour Policy Provide one to one support, where required Assist in planning of activities Assist with the supervision of students outside of lesson times. The school are looking for SEND Learning Support Assistants who has: Experience supporting children or adults with special educational needs A positive and pro-active approach A dedicated attitude with the ability to commit to a full-time position The ability to work independently and within a team Good written and verbal English The College: This successful, vibrant sixth-form college is based in Greenwich and offers a dynamic range of courses for post-16 education. They support school leavers and adults to looking to update skills and have specialised centres to support students with SEND and challenging behaviours. They have state of art facilities to help prepare their students for the workplace: Music and recording TV Studios Mac Computer Suites Learning and Resource Centre Specialist staff centre - Education Psychologist department. Speech and Language Therapists and Communication Support Workers department If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date CV outlining your skills and experience. Interviews will be held in July with contracts starting in September 2024. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding Service Job Description Salary: £46,254 - £48,763 (inclusive of a 15% market supplement) Hours per week : 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures Our North team based in Chippenham invites qualified social workers to embark on a rewarding journey where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Our Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen patch. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services. At our core, we believe in a 'one journey, one worker' approach, providing consistent support through dedicated relationships. Our diverse team includes ASYEs, experienced social workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager. Collaboration is central to our work, as you'll partner with professionals and multi-agency teams. We care about your well-being, offering flexible work arrangements such as a 9-day fortnight, compressed hours, full or part-time positions, and job shares. Social workers registered with Social Work England are welcome, and we support returning professionals with a supportive program to facilitate your transition. A full driving license and access to a car are essential due to Wiltshire's rural nature. We foster a culture of continuous learning, encouraging your professional growth and contributions to your peers. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families amidst Wiltshire's stunning countryside. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity . For more details, contact Frances Yates, Team Manager at , or call x26313. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion . Disability Confident Employer Application process
May 14, 2024
Full time
Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding Service Job Description Salary: £46,254 - £48,763 (inclusive of a 15% market supplement) Hours per week : 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures Our North team based in Chippenham invites qualified social workers to embark on a rewarding journey where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Our Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen patch. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services. At our core, we believe in a 'one journey, one worker' approach, providing consistent support through dedicated relationships. Our diverse team includes ASYEs, experienced social workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager. Collaboration is central to our work, as you'll partner with professionals and multi-agency teams. We care about your well-being, offering flexible work arrangements such as a 9-day fortnight, compressed hours, full or part-time positions, and job shares. Social workers registered with Social Work England are welcome, and we support returning professionals with a supportive program to facilitate your transition. A full driving license and access to a car are essential due to Wiltshire's rural nature. We foster a culture of continuous learning, encouraging your professional growth and contributions to your peers. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families amidst Wiltshire's stunning countryside. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity . For more details, contact Frances Yates, Team Manager at , or call x26313. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion . Disability Confident Employer Application process
Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding Service Job Description Salary: £42,936 - £45,064 (inclusive of a 15% market supplement) Hours per week : 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures Nestled in the charming rural market town of Devizes our East team invites qualified social workers to embark on a rewarding journey where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Our Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen patch, encompassing areas like Tidworth and Ludgershall, Devizes and Pewsey, as well as Marlborough and Calne. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services. At our core, we believe in a 'one journey, one worker' approach, providing consistent support through dedicated relationships. Our diverse team includes ASYEs, experienced social workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager. In the East team, we are also fortunate to have a specialist domestic abuse worker dedicated to supporting families affected by domestic abuse. Collaboration is central to our work, as you'll partner with professionals and multi-agency teams. We care about your well-being, offering flexible work arrangements such as a 9-day fortnight, compressed hours, full or part-time positions, and job shares. Social workers registered with Social Work England are welcome, and we support returning professionals with a supportive program to facilitate your transition. A full driving license and access to a car are essential due to Wiltshire's rural nature. We foster a culture of continuous learning, encouraging your professional growth and contributions to your peers. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families amidst Wiltshire's stunning countryside. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity . For more details, contact Isla Church, Team Manager at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion . Disability Confident Employer Application process
May 14, 2024
Full time
Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding Service Job Description Salary: £42,936 - £45,064 (inclusive of a 15% market supplement) Hours per week : 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures Nestled in the charming rural market town of Devizes our East team invites qualified social workers to embark on a rewarding journey where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Our Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen patch, encompassing areas like Tidworth and Ludgershall, Devizes and Pewsey, as well as Marlborough and Calne. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services. At our core, we believe in a 'one journey, one worker' approach, providing consistent support through dedicated relationships. Our diverse team includes ASYEs, experienced social workers, Family Keyworkers, and an Assistant Team Manager. In the East team, we are also fortunate to have a specialist domestic abuse worker dedicated to supporting families affected by domestic abuse. Collaboration is central to our work, as you'll partner with professionals and multi-agency teams. We care about your well-being, offering flexible work arrangements such as a 9-day fortnight, compressed hours, full or part-time positions, and job shares. Social workers registered with Social Work England are welcome, and we support returning professionals with a supportive program to facilitate your transition. A full driving license and access to a car are essential due to Wiltshire's rural nature. We foster a culture of continuous learning, encouraging your professional growth and contributions to your peers. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families amidst Wiltshire's stunning countryside. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity . For more details, contact Isla Church, Team Manager at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion . Disability Confident Employer Application process
Job Title: CONTACT & ASSESSMENT TEAM MANAGER Job Number: PEO03694 Grade:GRADE 09 (£42403.00 - £45441.00) About The Service An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified team manager to work within Cardiff Adult Services. There is a Team Manager role available in the Contact and Assessment Service that works with people over the age of eighteen with eligible care and support needs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to actively develop and shape the service alongside the Service Manager, to support best practice and to deliver professional and expert services to the citizens of Cardiff. You will manage a progressive team using a strengths based approach to your practice, working with people to promote and maximise independent living. We pride ourselves on the quality of our interventions and the support we provide to our staff members. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of citizens and we welcome applications from those who share the same commitments and can lead and manage teams to embed this culture. Our systems and technology enable and promote agile and flexible working. About the job We are seeking a Team Manager to manage one of the two teams that form the Contact and Assessment Service. This team is responsible for the initial contact and assessment work with citizens and the ongoing duty response service for citizens. It is anticipated that the manger in this post will be flexible across the service area but have specific responsibilities to the above team. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Service Manager and colleagues to shape the future delivery model, developing the services practice and procedures. The team will deliver strength-based practice, and our development is underpinned by the Councils commitment to its Aging Well Strategy and to working effectively with those with physical and sensory impairments. You will be working in partnership with colleagues across the Council, Health, the private sector and the Third Sector. As a service area we thrive on multidisciplinary working, taking a collaborative approach with citizens, unpaid carers, families, and colleagues. Proven experience of collaborative relationships with partnerships, and colleagues is required. You will have experience of managing social care teams, and expertise in ensuring that teams work effectively to manage complex systems in a timely and professional way. You will have experience of leading and managing staff in Social Work practice, providing consistent and effective supervision to senior social workers and ensuring that supervision is provided. You will work alongside Team Manager colleagues and the Service Manager using data and information and be able to manage and plan in an expansive service. You will have experience of commissioning care and financial management of a team budget and understand the importance of a consistent and clear approach to care services for citizens. What We Are Looking For From You We are keen to recruit experienced staff with management experience to our service area. We are looking for people who are committed to putting our citizens at the heart of the work that we do and to develop teams a service that focuses on a professional and compassionate response to our citizens. • You will be qualified as a social worker and be registered with Social Care Wales You will have a minimum of three years post qualification experience. • You will have extensive experience of complex and straightforward case management and an understanding of how to manage colleagues through demanding case work. • You will have a sound knowledge of the legislative framework in governing the social care arena and be able to support and guide team members as well as providing guidance for colleagues in the Council and other partners. • You will be able to understand the work of the service, deploy staff appropriately and be able to ensure the service is best placed to continue its work anticipating and managing challenges. • You will understand and use data to report to the Service Manager about team workflow and the services provided to our citizens. You will have developed excellent organisation skills to ensure that your team operates successfully and that you maintain all corporate requirements. • You will be committed to a strength-based approach in social work and will encourage and develop that approach in the service area ensuring a foundation and structure that supports this practice. • You will be committed to encouraging staff to undertake training, peer support sessions and supervision and will promote this in the service. • Your experience has developed your ability to be calm, approachable and able to manage through challenge. You will be able to evidence experience of working in a pressured environment and responding to challenges. Additional information If you would like to discuss the above vacancies further then please contact:- • Lesley Doody, Community Social Work Services, Adult Services. Email . This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check and is suitable for post share. This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- • Application Guidance • Applying for jobs with us • Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- • Employee Charter • Recruitment of Ex-Offenders • Privacy Notice JD&PS
May 14, 2024
Full time
Job Title: CONTACT & ASSESSMENT TEAM MANAGER Job Number: PEO03694 Grade:GRADE 09 (£42403.00 - £45441.00) About The Service An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified team manager to work within Cardiff Adult Services. There is a Team Manager role available in the Contact and Assessment Service that works with people over the age of eighteen with eligible care and support needs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to actively develop and shape the service alongside the Service Manager, to support best practice and to deliver professional and expert services to the citizens of Cardiff. You will manage a progressive team using a strengths based approach to your practice, working with people to promote and maximise independent living. We pride ourselves on the quality of our interventions and the support we provide to our staff members. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of citizens and we welcome applications from those who share the same commitments and can lead and manage teams to embed this culture. Our systems and technology enable and promote agile and flexible working. About the job We are seeking a Team Manager to manage one of the two teams that form the Contact and Assessment Service. This team is responsible for the initial contact and assessment work with citizens and the ongoing duty response service for citizens. It is anticipated that the manger in this post will be flexible across the service area but have specific responsibilities to the above team. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Service Manager and colleagues to shape the future delivery model, developing the services practice and procedures. The team will deliver strength-based practice, and our development is underpinned by the Councils commitment to its Aging Well Strategy and to working effectively with those with physical and sensory impairments. You will be working in partnership with colleagues across the Council, Health, the private sector and the Third Sector. As a service area we thrive on multidisciplinary working, taking a collaborative approach with citizens, unpaid carers, families, and colleagues. Proven experience of collaborative relationships with partnerships, and colleagues is required. You will have experience of managing social care teams, and expertise in ensuring that teams work effectively to manage complex systems in a timely and professional way. You will have experience of leading and managing staff in Social Work practice, providing consistent and effective supervision to senior social workers and ensuring that supervision is provided. You will work alongside Team Manager colleagues and the Service Manager using data and information and be able to manage and plan in an expansive service. You will have experience of commissioning care and financial management of a team budget and understand the importance of a consistent and clear approach to care services for citizens. What We Are Looking For From You We are keen to recruit experienced staff with management experience to our service area. We are looking for people who are committed to putting our citizens at the heart of the work that we do and to develop teams a service that focuses on a professional and compassionate response to our citizens. • You will be qualified as a social worker and be registered with Social Care Wales You will have a minimum of three years post qualification experience. • You will have extensive experience of complex and straightforward case management and an understanding of how to manage colleagues through demanding case work. • You will have a sound knowledge of the legislative framework in governing the social care arena and be able to support and guide team members as well as providing guidance for colleagues in the Council and other partners. • You will be able to understand the work of the service, deploy staff appropriately and be able to ensure the service is best placed to continue its work anticipating and managing challenges. • You will understand and use data to report to the Service Manager about team workflow and the services provided to our citizens. You will have developed excellent organisation skills to ensure that your team operates successfully and that you maintain all corporate requirements. • You will be committed to a strength-based approach in social work and will encourage and develop that approach in the service area ensuring a foundation and structure that supports this practice. • You will be committed to encouraging staff to undertake training, peer support sessions and supervision and will promote this in the service. • Your experience has developed your ability to be calm, approachable and able to manage through challenge. You will be able to evidence experience of working in a pressured environment and responding to challenges. Additional information If you would like to discuss the above vacancies further then please contact:- • Lesley Doody, Community Social Work Services, Adult Services. Email . This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check and is suitable for post share. This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- • Application Guidance • Applying for jobs with us • Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- • Employee Charter • Recruitment of Ex-Offenders • Privacy Notice JD&PS
We are recruiting for the role of Service Manager in our Chelmsford team(s) covering Essex (North or South), Thurrock and Southend area . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Chelmsford , our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Being a Service Manager is very rewarding but as you would expect, challenging too. As well as being registered with Social Work England, you'll be organised, resilient, empathetic, supportive and able to work independently. In Work After First Hearing teams, Family Court Advisers - which is what we call our Social Workers - typically have a mixed Public and Private Law caseload. In Public Law this will include them telling the court about the child's journey and experiences and explain their wishes and feelings, while also carrying out independent enquiries, scrutinising the work of the Local Authority and representing the child in court, alongside their appointed solicitor. This is predominantly achieved through effective telephone interviews with applicants and respondents and by assessing information received from other agencies. They then collate this and succinctly and expertly communicate advice in the court through clear, evidence-based reports and representations, which will occasionally mean attending initial Court Hearings to ensure that children remain central to all decision making. and what we're looking for. We also think you for you to succeed and truly make a difference you should be someone who has; Expert knowledge of children's social work, including safeguarding, statutory and assessment frameworks A track record of highly effective practice management or supervisory experience Demonstrable experience of being a practice educator with the skills to continuously monitor, manage, develop and improve team and individual performance Proven ability to establish strong and effective networks with other agencies. Experience of leading individuals and teams through change Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Monday 27th May 2024 Initial Interview: Tuesday 4th June 2024 Final Interview: Tuesday 11th June 2024 We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Narinder Kaur at from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Clare Mayne at if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process.
May 14, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for the role of Service Manager in our Chelmsford team(s) covering Essex (North or South), Thurrock and Southend area . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Chelmsford , our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Being a Service Manager is very rewarding but as you would expect, challenging too. As well as being registered with Social Work England, you'll be organised, resilient, empathetic, supportive and able to work independently. In Work After First Hearing teams, Family Court Advisers - which is what we call our Social Workers - typically have a mixed Public and Private Law caseload. In Public Law this will include them telling the court about the child's journey and experiences and explain their wishes and feelings, while also carrying out independent enquiries, scrutinising the work of the Local Authority and representing the child in court, alongside their appointed solicitor. This is predominantly achieved through effective telephone interviews with applicants and respondents and by assessing information received from other agencies. They then collate this and succinctly and expertly communicate advice in the court through clear, evidence-based reports and representations, which will occasionally mean attending initial Court Hearings to ensure that children remain central to all decision making. and what we're looking for. We also think you for you to succeed and truly make a difference you should be someone who has; Expert knowledge of children's social work, including safeguarding, statutory and assessment frameworks A track record of highly effective practice management or supervisory experience Demonstrable experience of being a practice educator with the skills to continuously monitor, manage, develop and improve team and individual performance Proven ability to establish strong and effective networks with other agencies. Experience of leading individuals and teams through change Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Monday 27th May 2024 Initial Interview: Tuesday 4th June 2024 Final Interview: Tuesday 11th June 2024 We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Narinder Kaur at from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Clare Mayne at if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process.
We are recruiting for the role of Assistant Service Manager in our team covering Nottingham and Derby. We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from either our office in Nottingham or Derby , our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Being an Assistant Service Manager is very rewarding but as you would expect, challenging too. You will manage a team of Family Court Advisers and have a good understanding of what good looks like in Public and Private law cases. Through your own practice and reflective/case supervision of colleagues, you will consistently reflect and champion the values and core practice of our practice framework, ' Together with Children and Families '. As an Assistant Service Manager , it is your duty to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, and the support you provide to colleagues to achieve the same standards of safeguarding practice. Providing high-quality reflective case supervision, you will be accountable for your own practice and for the quality and impact of the practice quality standards of the Family Court Advisers you directly manage. and what we're looking for. As well as being registered with Social Work England, you'll be organised, resilient, and have some experience of supervising, coaching, or mentoring social workers. You will promote resilience and wellbeing at work, maintaining morale and be confident in managing employees with a wide range of professional experience. You will be a good communicator both orally and in writing, with emotional intelligence, at all levels and especially when interacting with children. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Sunday 02 June 2024 Initial Interview: Friday 07 and Monday 10 June Final Interview: Friday 21 June We understand you may benefit from finding out more to help you decide to apply. There is a lot of information available at Cafcass Careers but if there is something else you need to find out more about, you can either Smita Haried at from our HR Resourcing team if your query is to do with the recruitment process or is HR-related, or Liz Leadbeater at if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
May 14, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for the role of Assistant Service Manager in our team covering Nottingham and Derby. We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from either our office in Nottingham or Derby , our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Being an Assistant Service Manager is very rewarding but as you would expect, challenging too. You will manage a team of Family Court Advisers and have a good understanding of what good looks like in Public and Private law cases. Through your own practice and reflective/case supervision of colleagues, you will consistently reflect and champion the values and core practice of our practice framework, ' Together with Children and Families '. As an Assistant Service Manager , it is your duty to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, and the support you provide to colleagues to achieve the same standards of safeguarding practice. Providing high-quality reflective case supervision, you will be accountable for your own practice and for the quality and impact of the practice quality standards of the Family Court Advisers you directly manage. and what we're looking for. As well as being registered with Social Work England, you'll be organised, resilient, and have some experience of supervising, coaching, or mentoring social workers. You will promote resilience and wellbeing at work, maintaining morale and be confident in managing employees with a wide range of professional experience. You will be a good communicator both orally and in writing, with emotional intelligence, at all levels and especially when interacting with children. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Sunday 02 June 2024 Initial Interview: Friday 07 and Monday 10 June Final Interview: Friday 21 June We understand you may benefit from finding out more to help you decide to apply. There is a lot of information available at Cafcass Careers but if there is something else you need to find out more about, you can either Smita Haried at from our HR Resourcing team if your query is to do with the recruitment process or is HR-related, or Liz Leadbeater at if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Role: Social Worker for Information, Advice and Assistance Service (IAA) Salary: £41,418 - £43,421 (Starting at £34,834 for Newly qualified Social Workers) Contract: Permanent, full-time 37 hours Closing date: 11:59pm, 15 th May 2024 Putting the Care in Your Career! Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career. We want the best social workers to join us - this is what our children and families deserve. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all Children, Young People, and Families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued as the heart of our services. We understand that to achieve our shared goals as a Local Authority, we need to support and grow our greatest assets, you. We are looking for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Information, Advice and Assistance Service (IAA) who is as committed as we are in working towards and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. The IAA service is a fundamental part of Bridgend's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) who work in collaboration with partner agencies such as South Wales Police and Health Services to support families and safeguarding our most vulnerable children. Our targeted family support services are co-located with our safeguarding hubs in three locations around the borough, to provide a continuum of services ranging from early help to intensive provision, to families with complex needs. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to Children with Disabilities and Young People aged 16+. It is an exciting time to join Bridgend Social Services as we have recently launched our new Signs of Safety practice model and completed a remodel of our services to ensure there are a range of pathways for children and young people. Alongside this is a review of our existing fostering services and some new and innovative resources to support foster carer households. As a member of team, you have the opportunity to shape the service you provide and directly improve the lives of children and families in the community. As a valued member of the team, you will receive: A competitive salary, enhanced by a healthy market supplement of £5,000 per annum. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with continuous service. Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working to suit an effective life-work balance. Discounted car parking around the borough. Staff benefits to include money off shopping, gym membership, getaways, and cars. A dedicated Social Care Workforce Development Program team, committed to developing your skills and career, making you the best you can be. Regular and meaningful supervision and support from experienced managers. A positive, friendly, and supportive working culture Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes services, such as a confidential counselling line available 24/7 and support specialists for a range of different issues such as wellbeing, mental health, and financial advice. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000. We encourage applications from both experienced Social Workers and those in their first two years of service. In return you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. Bridgend is a thriving historic town adjoining the beautifully picturesque seaside resort of Porthcawl. Nestled comfortably between the bustling cities of Swansea and Cardiff, with excellent transport links to London and the rest of Wales, it's an exciting place to live, work, and raise a family. Here you can satisfy all of your entertainment or cultural pursuits, from walks on the beach and shopping at designer outlets, to surfing and mountain biking in Ogmore. For informal conversations about this role, the team, and Bridgend County Borough Council, please contact at any time. To apply for this role;
May 14, 2024
Full time
Role: Social Worker for Information, Advice and Assistance Service (IAA) Salary: £41,418 - £43,421 (Starting at £34,834 for Newly qualified Social Workers) Contract: Permanent, full-time 37 hours Closing date: 11:59pm, 15 th May 2024 Putting the Care in Your Career! Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career. We want the best social workers to join us - this is what our children and families deserve. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all Children, Young People, and Families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued as the heart of our services. We understand that to achieve our shared goals as a Local Authority, we need to support and grow our greatest assets, you. We are looking for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Information, Advice and Assistance Service (IAA) who is as committed as we are in working towards and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. The IAA service is a fundamental part of Bridgend's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) who work in collaboration with partner agencies such as South Wales Police and Health Services to support families and safeguarding our most vulnerable children. Our targeted family support services are co-located with our safeguarding hubs in three locations around the borough, to provide a continuum of services ranging from early help to intensive provision, to families with complex needs. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to Children with Disabilities and Young People aged 16+. It is an exciting time to join Bridgend Social Services as we have recently launched our new Signs of Safety practice model and completed a remodel of our services to ensure there are a range of pathways for children and young people. Alongside this is a review of our existing fostering services and some new and innovative resources to support foster carer households. As a member of team, you have the opportunity to shape the service you provide and directly improve the lives of children and families in the community. As a valued member of the team, you will receive: A competitive salary, enhanced by a healthy market supplement of £5,000 per annum. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with continuous service. Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working to suit an effective life-work balance. Discounted car parking around the borough. Staff benefits to include money off shopping, gym membership, getaways, and cars. A dedicated Social Care Workforce Development Program team, committed to developing your skills and career, making you the best you can be. Regular and meaningful supervision and support from experienced managers. A positive, friendly, and supportive working culture Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes services, such as a confidential counselling line available 24/7 and support specialists for a range of different issues such as wellbeing, mental health, and financial advice. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000. We encourage applications from both experienced Social Workers and those in their first two years of service. In return you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. Bridgend is a thriving historic town adjoining the beautifully picturesque seaside resort of Porthcawl. Nestled comfortably between the bustling cities of Swansea and Cardiff, with excellent transport links to London and the rest of Wales, it's an exciting place to live, work, and raise a family. Here you can satisfy all of your entertainment or cultural pursuits, from walks on the beach and shopping at designer outlets, to surfing and mountain biking in Ogmore. For informal conversations about this role, the team, and Bridgend County Borough Council, please contact at any time. To apply for this role;
Legacy Fundraiser WarringtonWe are recruiting a Legacy Fundraiser to grow PAPYRUS' legacy income by creating and implementing a multi-year legacy strategy, planning and delivering activities in this area and managing residuary, specific and pecuniary cases. What you will do: Develop and implement a legacy strategy and operational plan for long term growth.Research and develop new legacy activities and create a marketing plan. Project manage the day-to-day planning and delivery of activities central to the legacy marketing program, including: direct mail, email marketing, digital, social media, events, and the promotion of tribute funds and free will services.Work closely with the Fundraising Manager and communications team to develop a compelling legacy proposition and produce a suite of legacy and in memory marketing materials that can be used to engage and inspire supporters to take the next step in their legacy giving, including sharing inspiring, compelling case studies to support legacy marketing and in memory activity, including gathering stories from legacy and in memory supporters.Work across income generation and with other departments to identify and target legacy prospects within the existing supporter base and other potential legacy audiences across all of PAPYRUS' networks.Identify opportunities to cross promote legacy and in memory giving to supporters as well as any activity from across the charity that could provide appropriate cultivation and stewardship opportunities for existing and prospective Legacy and In Memory supporters.Provide teams with relevant, engaging and impactful content, messaging or resources for inclusion in cross-team supporter communications. To be successful in this role you will have: - English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent at grade C (grade 4) or above- Previous experience of working in a fundraising role for a UK registered charity- Proven track record of effective relationship management with donors/ fundraisers- Experience of handling sensitive information appropriately- Experience of working effectively within a team environment and assisting colleagues- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports.- Experience using Raiser's edge or a similar CRM database.Please select the apply button to visit the careers site where the full job description and person specification for the role are available.Salary: £29,269 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (SCP 23)Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Warrington Contract: PermanentBenefits: You will receive 28 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.Closing date: 22nd May 2024We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Legacy Fundraiser WarringtonWe are recruiting a Legacy Fundraiser to grow PAPYRUS' legacy income by creating and implementing a multi-year legacy strategy, planning and delivering activities in this area and managing residuary, specific and pecuniary cases. What you will do: Develop and implement a legacy strategy and operational plan for long term growth.Research and develop new legacy activities and create a marketing plan. Project manage the day-to-day planning and delivery of activities central to the legacy marketing program, including: direct mail, email marketing, digital, social media, events, and the promotion of tribute funds and free will services.Work closely with the Fundraising Manager and communications team to develop a compelling legacy proposition and produce a suite of legacy and in memory marketing materials that can be used to engage and inspire supporters to take the next step in their legacy giving, including sharing inspiring, compelling case studies to support legacy marketing and in memory activity, including gathering stories from legacy and in memory supporters.Work across income generation and with other departments to identify and target legacy prospects within the existing supporter base and other potential legacy audiences across all of PAPYRUS' networks.Identify opportunities to cross promote legacy and in memory giving to supporters as well as any activity from across the charity that could provide appropriate cultivation and stewardship opportunities for existing and prospective Legacy and In Memory supporters.Provide teams with relevant, engaging and impactful content, messaging or resources for inclusion in cross-team supporter communications. To be successful in this role you will have: - English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent at grade C (grade 4) or above- Previous experience of working in a fundraising role for a UK registered charity- Proven track record of effective relationship management with donors/ fundraisers- Experience of handling sensitive information appropriately- Experience of working effectively within a team environment and assisting colleagues- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports.- Experience using Raiser's edge or a similar CRM database.Please select the apply button to visit the careers site where the full job description and person specification for the role are available.Salary: £29,269 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (SCP 23)Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Warrington Contract: PermanentBenefits: You will receive 28 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.Closing date: 22nd May 2024We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Social Work Practice Educator Social Work in Cornwall Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. Cornwall Council achieved Outstanding status in 2019 through raising the status and expertise of its social workers and wider social care practitioners. This must be sustained through an ongoing commitment to practice development and access to a core curriculum of evidence based practice, including an on line library of the latest research, procedures and practice guidance. The high morale of children's social workers in Cornwall has been achieved through a coherent and robust Career and Qualification Pathway from training, through the assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers up to advanced practitioner status. Progression is based on undertaking professional development, demonstrating learning in practice and consistent performance in improving outcomes for children. The Role: We are looking for a Practice Educator to join our established team of Practice Educators as part of our Foundation for Practice. Practice Educators are professional social work educators with expert knowledge in the area of professional practice education. They lead on developing practice in line with the latest research, policy and legislation. They take the lead in a specified service area working with Advanced Practitioners to develop a service based learning culture. They undertake direct practice with children and young people to demonstrate their professional capabilities and to model how practice learning is applied in practice. They facilitate and assess the learning and development of others (for example managing a number of students on qualifying programmes, NQSWs undertaking ASYE, undertaking direct research or supporting professionals undertaking CPD) to develop their knowledge, skills, values and practice. They facilitate work place learning by positively managing the day to day interface between providers of education and training and workplace situations, by contributing to arrangements for selection, curriculum delivery, assessment and evaluation. They draw on and contribute to contemporary research and educational practice. They contribute to workforce development strategies in the agency and/or in a university setting. They provide advice and consultation on the Career and Qualification Pathway for Social Workers, Trainees and Students. They contribute to the recruitment and selection of the workforce and to the evaluation of local and national strategy. You will need to hold a Social Work Degree, Social Work Qualification Dip.SW or equivalent and be SWE Registered. Additionally, you should hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2 and have experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified social workers. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Extensive experience working within a social care environment Professional capability in line with an experienced practitioner under the terms of the PCF and a proven track record in Social Work practice. High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice Experience in providing practice education and working within the Practice Education Professional Standards Hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2. Experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified Social Workers. If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. ABOUT US Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Social Work Practice Educator Social Work in Cornwall Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. Cornwall Council achieved Outstanding status in 2019 through raising the status and expertise of its social workers and wider social care practitioners. This must be sustained through an ongoing commitment to practice development and access to a core curriculum of evidence based practice, including an on line library of the latest research, procedures and practice guidance. The high morale of children's social workers in Cornwall has been achieved through a coherent and robust Career and Qualification Pathway from training, through the assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers up to advanced practitioner status. Progression is based on undertaking professional development, demonstrating learning in practice and consistent performance in improving outcomes for children. The Role: We are looking for a Practice Educator to join our established team of Practice Educators as part of our Foundation for Practice. Practice Educators are professional social work educators with expert knowledge in the area of professional practice education. They lead on developing practice in line with the latest research, policy and legislation. They take the lead in a specified service area working with Advanced Practitioners to develop a service based learning culture. They undertake direct practice with children and young people to demonstrate their professional capabilities and to model how practice learning is applied in practice. They facilitate and assess the learning and development of others (for example managing a number of students on qualifying programmes, NQSWs undertaking ASYE, undertaking direct research or supporting professionals undertaking CPD) to develop their knowledge, skills, values and practice. They facilitate work place learning by positively managing the day to day interface between providers of education and training and workplace situations, by contributing to arrangements for selection, curriculum delivery, assessment and evaluation. They draw on and contribute to contemporary research and educational practice. They contribute to workforce development strategies in the agency and/or in a university setting. They provide advice and consultation on the Career and Qualification Pathway for Social Workers, Trainees and Students. They contribute to the recruitment and selection of the workforce and to the evaluation of local and national strategy. You will need to hold a Social Work Degree, Social Work Qualification Dip.SW or equivalent and be SWE Registered. Additionally, you should hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2 and have experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified social workers. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Extensive experience working within a social care environment Professional capability in line with an experienced practitioner under the terms of the PCF and a proven track record in Social Work practice. High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice Experience in providing practice education and working within the Practice Education Professional Standards Hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2. Experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified Social Workers. If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. ABOUT US Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Prospero Health & Social Care - Bristol
Exeter, Devon
Do you have a passion for supporting Young People in Crisis? Prospero Health & Social Care are currently recruiting Crisis Support Workers to support Children and Young People who require urgent support. This role offers the opportunity to support an incredibly valuable service covering with days and nights available. As a part of this role, you need to be dedicated to empowering individuals, enabling them to boost their self-confidence and develop their life skills and healthy relationships. We are looking for support workers who are fully committed to proving the highest standard of support with great self-reward. The successful candidates will have to have experience of working with Children and Young People, Mental Health or Adults in crisis. Support Worker Contract/Position Details: Crisis Support Worker (Family Support) Location Exeter and surrounding areas in Devon Position Agency Support Worker Type of work Supporting Adults and Young People Start date ASAP Likely Duration Ongoing agency cover Position end date Ongoing Contract type Temporary Full-time potential Minimum rate of pay GBP12.78ph Maximum rate of pay GBP15ph Hours Day shifts, Night Shifts, Weekend Shifts, Evening shifts, Supervised Contacts, Welfare Checks Training and Qualifications: Experience in a support work/care environment Up-to-date mandatory training - Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Infection Prevention, Equality and Diversity, Autism training (all can be completed free with Prospero) Safeguarding training is imperative; you can undertake a free course with Prospero Health and Social Care if you have not completed a Safeguarding course in the last 12 months. Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 (desirable but not essential) To be eligible for any support work with Prospero Health and Social Care you must: Hold the Right to Work in the UK. Possess an enhanced DBS certificate registered with online update service or be willing to process a new application. Provide two professional care related references. you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Health and Social Care is acting as an employment business/social care recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Health and Social Care in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Health and Social care is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and other mandatory training
May 14, 2024
Seasonal
Do you have a passion for supporting Young People in Crisis? Prospero Health & Social Care are currently recruiting Crisis Support Workers to support Children and Young People who require urgent support. This role offers the opportunity to support an incredibly valuable service covering with days and nights available. As a part of this role, you need to be dedicated to empowering individuals, enabling them to boost their self-confidence and develop their life skills and healthy relationships. We are looking for support workers who are fully committed to proving the highest standard of support with great self-reward. The successful candidates will have to have experience of working with Children and Young People, Mental Health or Adults in crisis. Support Worker Contract/Position Details: Crisis Support Worker (Family Support) Location Exeter and surrounding areas in Devon Position Agency Support Worker Type of work Supporting Adults and Young People Start date ASAP Likely Duration Ongoing agency cover Position end date Ongoing Contract type Temporary Full-time potential Minimum rate of pay GBP12.78ph Maximum rate of pay GBP15ph Hours Day shifts, Night Shifts, Weekend Shifts, Evening shifts, Supervised Contacts, Welfare Checks Training and Qualifications: Experience in a support work/care environment Up-to-date mandatory training - Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Infection Prevention, Equality and Diversity, Autism training (all can be completed free with Prospero) Safeguarding training is imperative; you can undertake a free course with Prospero Health and Social Care if you have not completed a Safeguarding course in the last 12 months. Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 (desirable but not essential) To be eligible for any support work with Prospero Health and Social Care you must: Hold the Right to Work in the UK. Possess an enhanced DBS certificate registered with online update service or be willing to process a new application. Provide two professional care related references. you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Health and Social Care is acting as an employment business/social care recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Health and Social Care in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Health and Social care is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and other mandatory training
Reablement Worker Job Description Salary: £23,893 - £24,702 (Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts) Hours per week: 37 hours Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Wiltshire Reablement - Empowering Independence If you are passionate about helping others and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within and offer NVQ apprenticeships and upskilling through practice and skills development. Our Reablement Support Workers provide vital assistance to individuals in their homes post-hospital discharge. They play a pivotal role in helping customers achieve their goals, working closely with dedicated occupational therapists to co-develop personalised reablement plans. We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your flexibility, adaptability, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of a rewarding journey, making a positive impact on the lives of others. Join our team and receive a £650 welcome payment which you will receive upon starting and a further £650 upon successful completion of your probation (subject to tax and NI). Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Caroline Farrar, Team Leader Inhouse reablement, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
May 14, 2024
Full time
Reablement Worker Job Description Salary: £23,893 - £24,702 (Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts) Hours per week: 37 hours Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Wiltshire Reablement - Empowering Independence If you are passionate about helping others and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within and offer NVQ apprenticeships and upskilling through practice and skills development. Our Reablement Support Workers provide vital assistance to individuals in their homes post-hospital discharge. They play a pivotal role in helping customers achieve their goals, working closely with dedicated occupational therapists to co-develop personalised reablement plans. We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your flexibility, adaptability, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of a rewarding journey, making a positive impact on the lives of others. Join our team and receive a £650 welcome payment which you will receive upon starting and a further £650 upon successful completion of your probation (subject to tax and NI). Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Caroline Farrar, Team Leader Inhouse reablement, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!