Avanti Fostering, rated Good by Ofsted are recruiting for a Supervising Social Worker who must be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England and must have experience of working in the fostering sector, with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. (Must be UK based). In role of the Supervising Social Worker, you will support Avanti Fostering in ensuring that the service is run in line with government legislation, regulations, and standards, together with the expectations of Inspecting Body. But to also promote Avanti Fostering's vision and values, whilst developing and providing a comprehensive and flexible social work quality service to carers, and young people within the service. This role is flexible, working from home and office. (Hybrid working) Requirements: To support with the recruitment, assessment, and monitoring of the suitability and competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment for foster child. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in Avanti Fostering's policies and procedures. Support Foster carers where required, to complete the workbook within a specified timescale and sign relevant section. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with the agency's standards and undertake such additional support visits/telephone contact with foster carers as required. Identify learning and development needs of foster carers and ensure all training as required by Avanti Fostering is completed. Complete Form F Assessments Undertake initial visits and carer assessments as part of your caseload as required by Avanti Fostering, see and speak to children young people in placement Attend meetings to support foster carers. Support foster carers in achieving and working within children's care plans including moving on into independence. Assist in the delivery of training for foster carers including 'Skills to Foster.' Ensure that foster carers are aware of wider support systems available such as the Fostering Network. Out of Hours duty system on a rota basis. Ensure each child has an accurate and up to date care plan on file and that carers have a copy available for reference. Work in partnership with the relevant authority to ensure that the child and young person's needs as identified in the care plan and placement agreement are met. Ensure each child has a placement agreement on file and that carers have a copy available for reference if appropriate. Ensure that comprehensive case recordings are completed and maintained within Avanti Fostering timeframes. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures and attend safeguarding training as offered by the organisation. Work closely with the Avanti Fostering team and Local Authorities to ensure that each child or young person placed is carefully matched with a Foster Carer capable of meeting their needs. Complete paperwork and procedures in relation to significant incidents and notifiable events within company timescales. Record appropriately in a timely and clear manner, on the Avanti Fostering system. Ensure the necessary risk assessments are completed in line with the Avanti Fostering's policies and procedures. Attend social and consultation activities relating to the support of the foster children, and foster carers. Working in collaboration, with the Avanti Fostering Manager and colleagues, ensure that learning and professional development needs are met, whilst meeting all the Ofsted requirements. Ensure that all foster carers and adult household members have an up-to-date medical/health & safety home check. Undertake regular visits to foster children and young people placed in the care of Avanti Fostering. You will also need to have a strong understanding of the fostering service from a regulatory, commercial, operational, and practice-based perspective. Initiates and carries out local recruitment activities, analysing the effectiveness of methods used, in conjunction with the Placement Officer. To report on safeguarding issues in placements as well as notify the manager of any concerns regarding the care of foster children in placement. To plan in advance and prepare all paper work for annual foster carer reviews by carrying out all the necessary checks of the foster home in advance of a review.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Avanti Fostering, rated Good by Ofsted are recruiting for a Supervising Social Worker who must be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England and must have experience of working in the fostering sector, with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. (Must be UK based). In role of the Supervising Social Worker, you will support Avanti Fostering in ensuring that the service is run in line with government legislation, regulations, and standards, together with the expectations of Inspecting Body. But to also promote Avanti Fostering's vision and values, whilst developing and providing a comprehensive and flexible social work quality service to carers, and young people within the service. This role is flexible, working from home and office. (Hybrid working) Requirements: To support with the recruitment, assessment, and monitoring of the suitability and competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment for foster child. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in Avanti Fostering's policies and procedures. Support Foster carers where required, to complete the workbook within a specified timescale and sign relevant section. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with the agency's standards and undertake such additional support visits/telephone contact with foster carers as required. Identify learning and development needs of foster carers and ensure all training as required by Avanti Fostering is completed. Complete Form F Assessments Undertake initial visits and carer assessments as part of your caseload as required by Avanti Fostering, see and speak to children young people in placement Attend meetings to support foster carers. Support foster carers in achieving and working within children's care plans including moving on into independence. Assist in the delivery of training for foster carers including 'Skills to Foster.' Ensure that foster carers are aware of wider support systems available such as the Fostering Network. Out of Hours duty system on a rota basis. Ensure each child has an accurate and up to date care plan on file and that carers have a copy available for reference. Work in partnership with the relevant authority to ensure that the child and young person's needs as identified in the care plan and placement agreement are met. Ensure each child has a placement agreement on file and that carers have a copy available for reference if appropriate. Ensure that comprehensive case recordings are completed and maintained within Avanti Fostering timeframes. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures and attend safeguarding training as offered by the organisation. Work closely with the Avanti Fostering team and Local Authorities to ensure that each child or young person placed is carefully matched with a Foster Carer capable of meeting their needs. Complete paperwork and procedures in relation to significant incidents and notifiable events within company timescales. Record appropriately in a timely and clear manner, on the Avanti Fostering system. Ensure the necessary risk assessments are completed in line with the Avanti Fostering's policies and procedures. Attend social and consultation activities relating to the support of the foster children, and foster carers. Working in collaboration, with the Avanti Fostering Manager and colleagues, ensure that learning and professional development needs are met, whilst meeting all the Ofsted requirements. Ensure that all foster carers and adult household members have an up-to-date medical/health & safety home check. Undertake regular visits to foster children and young people placed in the care of Avanti Fostering. You will also need to have a strong understanding of the fostering service from a regulatory, commercial, operational, and practice-based perspective. Initiates and carries out local recruitment activities, analysing the effectiveness of methods used, in conjunction with the Placement Officer. To report on safeguarding issues in placements as well as notify the manager of any concerns regarding the care of foster children in placement. To plan in advance and prepare all paper work for annual foster carer reviews by carrying out all the necessary checks of the foster home in advance of a review.
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting experienced and Qualified Social Workers to join an Fostering Team based in Worcestershire. Too work in this role you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience. Benefits of the role: Flexible working opportunities Fostering Service (non-Frontline) Long term contracts Stable and supportive management Your main responsibilities as an Social Worker: Recruit, Assess and Train Potential Adopters Matching Children with Adoptive Parents Working closely with the Fostering Team Completing Child Permanency Reports What we are looking for in a Social Worker: Social Work England registration Eligible to work in the UK Hold a full UK license Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Why Liquid Personnel? New 'Faster Pay' service getting you paid more quickly Twice weekly payroll Free DBS and compliance service Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place "Find your own job" bonus - get 250 for bringing your own position to us Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. BH - (phone number removed) GH - 21861
May 16, 2024
Seasonal
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting experienced and Qualified Social Workers to join an Fostering Team based in Worcestershire. Too work in this role you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience. Benefits of the role: Flexible working opportunities Fostering Service (non-Frontline) Long term contracts Stable and supportive management Your main responsibilities as an Social Worker: Recruit, Assess and Train Potential Adopters Matching Children with Adoptive Parents Working closely with the Fostering Team Completing Child Permanency Reports What we are looking for in a Social Worker: Social Work England registration Eligible to work in the UK Hold a full UK license Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Why Liquid Personnel? New 'Faster Pay' service getting you paid more quickly Twice weekly payroll Free DBS and compliance service Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place "Find your own job" bonus - get 250 for bringing your own position to us Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. BH - (phone number removed) GH - 21861
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency for a 12 Month Maternity Cover. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This family-owned independent fostering agency is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people. Being a part of this team you will be involved in the recruitment, training, and approval of foster carers. You will also work closely with Therapeutic Services to help young people to recover from previous trauma. You will be required to participate in an out-of-hours rota. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Fostering or looked after children. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £39,600 FTEHome-BasedCar Allowance Contributory Pension Job type : Part-time (4 Days) For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
May 16, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency for a 12 Month Maternity Cover. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This family-owned independent fostering agency is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people. Being a part of this team you will be involved in the recruitment, training, and approval of foster carers. You will also work closely with Therapeutic Services to help young people to recover from previous trauma. You will be required to participate in an out-of-hours rota. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Fostering or looked after children. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £39,600 FTEHome-BasedCar Allowance Contributory Pension Job type : Part-time (4 Days) For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
Job Details We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to be the Registered Manager for this small organisation. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK About the team Our senior management team are experienced fostering practitioners who have worked at all levels of fostering including private, charity, and local authority agencies. You can be assured that you will be supported and resourced to build this unique, specialist fostering service solely dedicated to providing the highest quality parent and child foster placements and assessments. With a base in the West Midlands, and the option for hybrid work arrangements, this opportunity offers remarkable flexibility, allowing you to achieve a healthier work-life balance. About you The successful candidate will have management experience and will have experience of working within Fostering post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. What's on offer? Up to £65,000 per annum dependent on experience Hybrid working Full-time / Permanent Job Details We are seeking a dedicated, motivated and experienced Social Worker to step into the role of Registered Manager. You will head up and oversee the operations of our Parent and Child Fostering Agency. The Registered Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of first rate, outstanding care and support to our Parent and Child foster placements, while adhering to regulatory standards and best practices. You will need experience in management and extensive fostering support experience including the supervision and management of a team. You will have the opportunity to build and cultivate a dedicated specialist team with a commitment, enthusiasm and ambition all determined to provide an outstanding service. Benefits: Small agency, specialist focus on Parent and Child fostering Hybrid working-a mix of office and home working Benefits package Bonus incentives On site parking Pension Employee Assistance Programme Essential Criteria Be a qualified social worker. A level 4 Leadership and Management for Care Services and Health and Social Care (achieved before January 2011), OR; A level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (achieved after January 2011). A proven track record of experience with the fostering sector Experience supervising and managing professional staff. Evidence of Continuous professional/ management development. Proven experience of managing budgets. Extensive knowledge of parent and child fostering assessments Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel as required Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the agency, ensuring the effective delivery of services in line with organisational goals and regulatory requirements. Operational Management: Run the day-to-day operations of the agency, including the management, recruitment, training, and supervision of staff members and develop and implement an effective out of hours support service. Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain robust quality assurance systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards including the preparation for Registration with Ofsted and ongoing inspections. Recruitment: To have lead responsibility for Rees Parent and Child Fostering strategy for the recruitment, assessment, preparation, training and retention of prospective foster carers including Panel systems. Case Management: Oversee the assessment, placement, and review process for parent and child fostering placements, ensuring the provision of high-quality care and support to families. Partnership Working: Build and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities, health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure collaborative working and positive outcomes for families. Staff Development: Support the professional development of staff members through training, supervision, and performance management, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Financial Management: Manage the agency's budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet the needs of families and achieve value for money. Safeguarding: Ensure robust safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and adhered to at all times, promoting the welfare and safety of children and adults within the service. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice guidance, ensuring the agency operates in accordance with statutory requirements. Reporting: Prepare regular reports for the board of directors and regulatory bodies, providing updates on service performance, financial matters, panel activities, safeguarding and any significant incidents or developments. Continuous Improvement and Development: To keep abreast of national fostering development, in particular Parent and Child assessment research and practice to continually improve the services we offer and promote the best possible outcomes. Additional Duties Due to the nature of social work, the tasks and responsibilities in many circumstances are unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when occasions arise where tasks are not specifically covered in the job description and have to be undertaken How to Apply: Rees Parent and Child Fostering is an equal opportunity employer , we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our specialist fostering service seeks to recruit the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our mission to provide high quality foster placements. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. If this exciting opportunity aligns with your interests, and you have the required experience and qualifications, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to For an informal and confidential chat about this opportunity please telephone Melody Douglas on or email We reserve the right to close applications earlier should we have sufficient applications.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Job Details We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to be the Registered Manager for this small organisation. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK About the team Our senior management team are experienced fostering practitioners who have worked at all levels of fostering including private, charity, and local authority agencies. You can be assured that you will be supported and resourced to build this unique, specialist fostering service solely dedicated to providing the highest quality parent and child foster placements and assessments. With a base in the West Midlands, and the option for hybrid work arrangements, this opportunity offers remarkable flexibility, allowing you to achieve a healthier work-life balance. About you The successful candidate will have management experience and will have experience of working within Fostering post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. What's on offer? Up to £65,000 per annum dependent on experience Hybrid working Full-time / Permanent Job Details We are seeking a dedicated, motivated and experienced Social Worker to step into the role of Registered Manager. You will head up and oversee the operations of our Parent and Child Fostering Agency. The Registered Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of first rate, outstanding care and support to our Parent and Child foster placements, while adhering to regulatory standards and best practices. You will need experience in management and extensive fostering support experience including the supervision and management of a team. You will have the opportunity to build and cultivate a dedicated specialist team with a commitment, enthusiasm and ambition all determined to provide an outstanding service. Benefits: Small agency, specialist focus on Parent and Child fostering Hybrid working-a mix of office and home working Benefits package Bonus incentives On site parking Pension Employee Assistance Programme Essential Criteria Be a qualified social worker. A level 4 Leadership and Management for Care Services and Health and Social Care (achieved before January 2011), OR; A level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (achieved after January 2011). A proven track record of experience with the fostering sector Experience supervising and managing professional staff. Evidence of Continuous professional/ management development. Proven experience of managing budgets. Extensive knowledge of parent and child fostering assessments Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel as required Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the agency, ensuring the effective delivery of services in line with organisational goals and regulatory requirements. Operational Management: Run the day-to-day operations of the agency, including the management, recruitment, training, and supervision of staff members and develop and implement an effective out of hours support service. Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain robust quality assurance systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards including the preparation for Registration with Ofsted and ongoing inspections. Recruitment: To have lead responsibility for Rees Parent and Child Fostering strategy for the recruitment, assessment, preparation, training and retention of prospective foster carers including Panel systems. Case Management: Oversee the assessment, placement, and review process for parent and child fostering placements, ensuring the provision of high-quality care and support to families. Partnership Working: Build and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities, health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure collaborative working and positive outcomes for families. Staff Development: Support the professional development of staff members through training, supervision, and performance management, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Financial Management: Manage the agency's budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet the needs of families and achieve value for money. Safeguarding: Ensure robust safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and adhered to at all times, promoting the welfare and safety of children and adults within the service. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice guidance, ensuring the agency operates in accordance with statutory requirements. Reporting: Prepare regular reports for the board of directors and regulatory bodies, providing updates on service performance, financial matters, panel activities, safeguarding and any significant incidents or developments. Continuous Improvement and Development: To keep abreast of national fostering development, in particular Parent and Child assessment research and practice to continually improve the services we offer and promote the best possible outcomes. Additional Duties Due to the nature of social work, the tasks and responsibilities in many circumstances are unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when occasions arise where tasks are not specifically covered in the job description and have to be undertaken How to Apply: Rees Parent and Child Fostering is an equal opportunity employer , we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our specialist fostering service seeks to recruit the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our mission to provide high quality foster placements. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. If this exciting opportunity aligns with your interests, and you have the required experience and qualifications, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to For an informal and confidential chat about this opportunity please telephone Melody Douglas on or email We reserve the right to close applications earlier should we have sufficient applications.
Job Description QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKERS, SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS, ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS, TEAM MANAGERS CHILDREN'S SERVICES SEND CV TO: QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORK TALENT POOL - CHILDREN'S If you are a qualified social worker, senior social worker, or social work manager who is considering practising with us at Newham we'd love to hear from you. Please declare interest by email to be added to our QSW talent pool and we will let you know when suitable vacancies become available. We're interested in speaking to qualified social work staff at all levels: Social Workers (£42,336 - £54,083) Senior Social Workers (£54,083 - £57,116) Assistant Team Managers (£56,903 - £59,129) Team Managers (£42,336 - £62,201) Note for NQSWs - our ASYE programme will reopen to applications in 2024. Join us as we make more and more progress towards becoming a centre of excellence for Children's Services. WHY WORK WITH US? Click here to view our recruitment video. We're a GOOD local authority set on becoming a centre of excellence for Children's Services. Ofsted reported that we have OUTSTANDING senior leadership. Stability: 100% of our Service Managers and 71% of Team Managers are permanent. Our practice model, Circles of Support , was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children's Services. Restorative, reflective, conscientious systemic practice. We offer genuine flexible working, with no more than 2 days in the office per week. Career progression; we've promoted 37 internal colleagues in the past 2 years. Social Care Academy - 47 social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020. Our social workers have support from our in-house clinical team and from specialist practice development social workers. HOW THE TALENT POOL WORKS - HOW TO DECLARE INTEREST 1. Send your CV and contact details by email to . 2. Make sure your email informs us of your desired teams/services and your career level. 3. We will let you know if/when we have a vacancy that matches your interest. 4. You apply for the relevant job. Please make sure you follow point number 2 and specify your career level and the teams/services you have interest in - this is really important so we can contact you about relevant vacancies. We will only contact you about vacancies as specified - no junk mail. Our current teams and services are below: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Assessment Service Safeguarding and Intervention Service Children in Care Service Leaving Care Service Fostering Service (SGO and Supervising SWs) Contextual Safeguarding Service (Edge of Care, Exploitation, Children at risk) DCYPS (Children with Disabilities SW Service) We look forward to hearing from you. Any questions? Please get in touch by email: . USEFUL LINKS Ofsted report September 2022 Circles of Support - Our Practice Framework WE ARE GOOD! Social worker JD Senior Social Worker JD Assistant Team Manager JD Team Manager JD In sending us your CV you permit us to hold your details only for the purpose of informing you about upcoming vacancies. Data will not be used for any other purpose. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note that data submitted by email will only be used for recruitment purposes and in submitting this data you are authorising us to contact you. Future removal from the Talent Pool can be requested by emailing . The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by .
May 14, 2024
Full time
Job Description QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKERS, SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS, ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS, TEAM MANAGERS CHILDREN'S SERVICES SEND CV TO: QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORK TALENT POOL - CHILDREN'S If you are a qualified social worker, senior social worker, or social work manager who is considering practising with us at Newham we'd love to hear from you. Please declare interest by email to be added to our QSW talent pool and we will let you know when suitable vacancies become available. We're interested in speaking to qualified social work staff at all levels: Social Workers (£42,336 - £54,083) Senior Social Workers (£54,083 - £57,116) Assistant Team Managers (£56,903 - £59,129) Team Managers (£42,336 - £62,201) Note for NQSWs - our ASYE programme will reopen to applications in 2024. Join us as we make more and more progress towards becoming a centre of excellence for Children's Services. WHY WORK WITH US? Click here to view our recruitment video. We're a GOOD local authority set on becoming a centre of excellence for Children's Services. Ofsted reported that we have OUTSTANDING senior leadership. Stability: 100% of our Service Managers and 71% of Team Managers are permanent. Our practice model, Circles of Support , was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children's Services. Restorative, reflective, conscientious systemic practice. We offer genuine flexible working, with no more than 2 days in the office per week. Career progression; we've promoted 37 internal colleagues in the past 2 years. Social Care Academy - 47 social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020. Our social workers have support from our in-house clinical team and from specialist practice development social workers. HOW THE TALENT POOL WORKS - HOW TO DECLARE INTEREST 1. Send your CV and contact details by email to . 2. Make sure your email informs us of your desired teams/services and your career level. 3. We will let you know if/when we have a vacancy that matches your interest. 4. You apply for the relevant job. Please make sure you follow point number 2 and specify your career level and the teams/services you have interest in - this is really important so we can contact you about relevant vacancies. We will only contact you about vacancies as specified - no junk mail. Our current teams and services are below: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Assessment Service Safeguarding and Intervention Service Children in Care Service Leaving Care Service Fostering Service (SGO and Supervising SWs) Contextual Safeguarding Service (Edge of Care, Exploitation, Children at risk) DCYPS (Children with Disabilities SW Service) We look forward to hearing from you. Any questions? Please get in touch by email: . USEFUL LINKS Ofsted report September 2022 Circles of Support - Our Practice Framework WE ARE GOOD! Social worker JD Senior Social Worker JD Assistant Team Manager JD Team Manager JD In sending us your CV you permit us to hold your details only for the purpose of informing you about upcoming vacancies. Data will not be used for any other purpose. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note that data submitted by email will only be used for recruitment purposes and in submitting this data you are authorising us to contact you. Future removal from the Talent Pool can be requested by emailing . The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by .
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team You will be joining a large independent fostering agency within one of their Residential Family Centres. you will work directly with the families and the family support workers; you will make a professional assessment over the 16-weeks and prepare a final assessment report for the courts. The centre is rated 'Good' by Ofsted, working towards outstanding. About the role You will need to have a Social Work degree and previous experience within Fostering or Adoption, and Family Assessments is essential. What's on offer? Salary up to £45,000 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) Free on-site parking Learning and Development opportunities Job type: Full-time / Permanent For more information, please get in contact: Sarah Tomlin -
May 12, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team You will be joining a large independent fostering agency within one of their Residential Family Centres. you will work directly with the families and the family support workers; you will make a professional assessment over the 16-weeks and prepare a final assessment report for the courts. The centre is rated 'Good' by Ofsted, working towards outstanding. About the role You will need to have a Social Work degree and previous experience within Fostering or Adoption, and Family Assessments is essential. What's on offer? Salary up to £45,000 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) Free on-site parking Learning and Development opportunities Job type: Full-time / Permanent For more information, please get in contact: Sarah Tomlin -
Charles Hunter Associates
Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £38,000Generous Annual LeaveFree ParkingPrivate Medical InsuranceContinuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
May 09, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £38,000Generous Annual LeaveFree ParkingPrivate Medical InsuranceContinuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
Charles Hunter Associates
Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £38,000Generous Annual LeaveFree ParkingPrivate Medical InsuranceContinuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
May 09, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £38,000Generous Annual LeaveFree ParkingPrivate Medical InsuranceContinuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
Our client, Herefordshire Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Early Permanence team. Adoption Central England (ACE) is the current Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) for Herefordshire Children's Services and was formed in 2017. Herefordshire joined ACE in July 2019 and this is when the Early Permanence Hub was also established, to ensure we achieve timely permanence for our children with care plans of adoption. The Early Permanence Hub is a small, friendly team now based in the CP/Court service, consisting of a Managing Practitioner, Family Finding Social Worker and Family Support Worker. The team coordinates and facilitates adoption family finding and robust matching for Herefordshire children. We are responsible for supporting social workers to identify suitable adoptive families with the appropriate therapeutic skills to meet the individual needs of Herefordshire children with care plans of adoption, now and across their life course. We work closely with Child ADM, prospective adopters and their social workers, the children's teams and fostering, and support the whole service with drop in sessions and advice on all matters relating to adoption. You will need excellent communication skills as you coordinate the team around the child. We offer guidance in relation to maintaining relationships with birth family post adoption, we diarise timelines to reduce drift or delay for children, and complete adoption matching panel paperwork. We support children's social workers through the adoption process from start to finish and mentor newly qualified workers, and those inexperienced in the field of adoption. We create bespoke transition plans for children, facilitate and chair a number of meetings for prospective adopters with professionals and manage all matching tasks to ensure children do not spend a day longer in care than necessary. We occasionally work out of hours to oversee transition plans with daily check ins' to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the child at every stage. We are responsible for collating all pertinent information on Mosaic to produce adoption data and have had positive feedback from Ofsted and partners about the quality of work we do and the impact upon children in achieving permanence. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
May 08, 2024
Contractor
Our client, Herefordshire Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Early Permanence team. Adoption Central England (ACE) is the current Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) for Herefordshire Children's Services and was formed in 2017. Herefordshire joined ACE in July 2019 and this is when the Early Permanence Hub was also established, to ensure we achieve timely permanence for our children with care plans of adoption. The Early Permanence Hub is a small, friendly team now based in the CP/Court service, consisting of a Managing Practitioner, Family Finding Social Worker and Family Support Worker. The team coordinates and facilitates adoption family finding and robust matching for Herefordshire children. We are responsible for supporting social workers to identify suitable adoptive families with the appropriate therapeutic skills to meet the individual needs of Herefordshire children with care plans of adoption, now and across their life course. We work closely with Child ADM, prospective adopters and their social workers, the children's teams and fostering, and support the whole service with drop in sessions and advice on all matters relating to adoption. You will need excellent communication skills as you coordinate the team around the child. We offer guidance in relation to maintaining relationships with birth family post adoption, we diarise timelines to reduce drift or delay for children, and complete adoption matching panel paperwork. We support children's social workers through the adoption process from start to finish and mentor newly qualified workers, and those inexperienced in the field of adoption. We create bespoke transition plans for children, facilitate and chair a number of meetings for prospective adopters with professionals and manage all matching tasks to ensure children do not spend a day longer in care than necessary. We occasionally work out of hours to oversee transition plans with daily check ins' to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the child at every stage. We are responsible for collating all pertinent information on Mosaic to produce adoption data and have had positive feedback from Ofsted and partners about the quality of work we do and the impact upon children in achieving permanence. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This teams goal is to maintain a child-centred approach, fundamental to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. You will need to support the team, and liaise with other Supervising Social Workers, in the development of the service including recruitment, development and retention of foster carers. You will be responsible for a small caseload of families as directed by the Registered Manager, undergoing a high standard of regular, on-going support and supervision. About the role You will need a degree in Social Work to be considered for this role, with an extensive knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection. Previous experience within Children in Need, Fostering, Adoption, Looked After Children and Leaving Care would also be desirable. It is essential you have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle. What's on offer? Generous salary of £40,000 per annum 28 days annual leave (Plus bank holidays) Training and career development opportunities Home-working Out of hours pay Job type: Full-time / Permanent For more information, please get in contact. Sarah Tomlin, .
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This teams goal is to maintain a child-centred approach, fundamental to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. You will need to support the team, and liaise with other Supervising Social Workers, in the development of the service including recruitment, development and retention of foster carers. You will be responsible for a small caseload of families as directed by the Registered Manager, undergoing a high standard of regular, on-going support and supervision. About the role You will need a degree in Social Work to be considered for this role, with an extensive knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection. Previous experience within Children in Need, Fostering, Adoption, Looked After Children and Leaving Care would also be desirable. It is essential you have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle. What's on offer? Generous salary of £40,000 per annum 28 days annual leave (Plus bank holidays) Training and career development opportunities Home-working Out of hours pay Job type: Full-time / Permanent For more information, please get in contact. Sarah Tomlin, .
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £38,000Generous Annual LeaveFree Parking Private Medical Insurance Continuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £38,000Generous Annual LeaveFree Parking Private Medical Insurance Continuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to be the Fostering Recruitment Lead for this not-for-profit organisation. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is well known for being a champion for diversity in the Fostering community. You'll be taking a lead in recruitment & retention strategies and undertaking Form F Assessments. This is an intergral position for this organisation's growth. About you The successful candidate will have experience of working within Fostering and will have experience of completing Form F Assessments post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. You will be conducting initial visits, carrying out assessments, taking prospective carers through Fostering panel and training them, What's on offer? Up to £40,842 per annum dependent on experienceHybrid workingTraining & development opportunitiesA vibrant team Hours : Full-time /Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny /
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to be the Fostering Recruitment Lead for this not-for-profit organisation. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is well known for being a champion for diversity in the Fostering community. You'll be taking a lead in recruitment & retention strategies and undertaking Form F Assessments. This is an intergral position for this organisation's growth. About you The successful candidate will have experience of working within Fostering and will have experience of completing Form F Assessments post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. You will be conducting initial visits, carrying out assessments, taking prospective carers through Fostering panel and training them, What's on offer? Up to £40,842 per annum dependent on experienceHybrid workingTraining & development opportunitiesA vibrant team Hours : Full-time /Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny /
A 5 times "Outstanding" Ofsted rated Independent Fostering group are looking for Supervising Social Worker to join their team covering Bedfordshire. This is a full-time and permanent position, and this agency operates a 9 day fortnight, so you will have a day off during the week every 2 weeks of your choice. Ideally, you will need to have a background within a Fostering Team as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent Fostering Agency or a Local Authority, however other experiences are considered also. You will need to be a qualified social worker with registration with Social Work England, be a car driver, and have over 2 years post qualified experience. Benefits for you: A salary of up to £40,000 a 9 day fortnight Home working 28 Days Annual leave Birthday day off Contributory pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity Cover Progression Opportunists Healthcare Additional Bonuses Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details
May 08, 2024
Full time
A 5 times "Outstanding" Ofsted rated Independent Fostering group are looking for Supervising Social Worker to join their team covering Bedfordshire. This is a full-time and permanent position, and this agency operates a 9 day fortnight, so you will have a day off during the week every 2 weeks of your choice. Ideally, you will need to have a background within a Fostering Team as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent Fostering Agency or a Local Authority, however other experiences are considered also. You will need to be a qualified social worker with registration with Social Work England, be a car driver, and have over 2 years post qualified experience. Benefits for you: A salary of up to £40,000 a 9 day fortnight Home working 28 Days Annual leave Birthday day off Contributory pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity Cover Progression Opportunists Healthcare Additional Bonuses Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details
A Large, recently 'Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a HOME BASED Supervising Social Worker to cover South London. This role is full-time, homebased and permanent position. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker will have fostering experience but can have any experience in children's social work. You will attend regular meetings with carers, have supervisions with carers and will support young people for outstanding outcomes for children. What you will receive: Salary up to £41,000 30 Days Annual leave Company Car or Car Allowance of £2000 Contributory pension Scheme Progression Opportunists Healthcare Additional Discounts Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email ND-CH-SCLWK23
May 08, 2024
Full time
A Large, recently 'Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a HOME BASED Supervising Social Worker to cover South London. This role is full-time, homebased and permanent position. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker will have fostering experience but can have any experience in children's social work. You will attend regular meetings with carers, have supervisions with carers and will support young people for outstanding outcomes for children. What you will receive: Salary up to £41,000 30 Days Annual leave Company Car or Car Allowance of £2000 Contributory pension Scheme Progression Opportunists Healthcare Additional Discounts Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email ND-CH-SCLWK23
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team You will be joining a small, child-focused team, who value best practice, compassion, and a professional approach. They pride themselves on an all-inclusive ethos, including offering the children, young people, and their families with regular activity groups, and individual support. About the role You will need a degree in Social Work to be considered for this position. A background in Fostering or Adoption would be essential, however previous experience in Child Protection, Children in Need, Children Looked After or Leaving Care would also be desirable. What's on offer? Part-time hours (3 days a week) Continuous growth and development Supportive workplace culture 'Good' rated by Ofsted Job type: Full-time / Permanent For more information, please get in contact: Sarah Tomlin -
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team You will be joining a small, child-focused team, who value best practice, compassion, and a professional approach. They pride themselves on an all-inclusive ethos, including offering the children, young people, and their families with regular activity groups, and individual support. About the role You will need a degree in Social Work to be considered for this position. A background in Fostering or Adoption would be essential, however previous experience in Child Protection, Children in Need, Children Looked After or Leaving Care would also be desirable. What's on offer? Part-time hours (3 days a week) Continuous growth and development Supportive workplace culture 'Good' rated by Ofsted Job type: Full-time / Permanent For more information, please get in contact: Sarah Tomlin -
Charles Hunter Associates
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to join a Fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team You'll be joining a large independent fostering agency, who are committed to delivering high-quality care and services to children and young people. You will be responsible for recruiting, assessing, and monitoring the skills of the foster carers, to ensure that they're providing a safe and healthy learning environment for the children and young people. Forming strong relationships with local authorities is essential to maximise placements and achieve the best outcomes for children. About the role You will need to have a Social Work degree and a minimum of 2 years' post qualifying experience to be considered for this position. Previous experience within a fostering team is desirable, but not essential. If could also have experience with Looked After Children, Child Protection, Leaving Care and Adoption. Knowledge of Principles of the Children Act, Childcare legislation, guidance and national standards is essential. What's on offer? Salary up to £39,000 27 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 4 years' service) Monthly car allowance and travel package Excellent career development For more information, please get in contact: Sarah Tomlin -
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to join a Fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team You'll be joining a large independent fostering agency, who are committed to delivering high-quality care and services to children and young people. You will be responsible for recruiting, assessing, and monitoring the skills of the foster carers, to ensure that they're providing a safe and healthy learning environment for the children and young people. Forming strong relationships with local authorities is essential to maximise placements and achieve the best outcomes for children. About the role You will need to have a Social Work degree and a minimum of 2 years' post qualifying experience to be considered for this position. Previous experience within a fostering team is desirable, but not essential. If could also have experience with Looked After Children, Child Protection, Leaving Care and Adoption. Knowledge of Principles of the Children Act, Childcare legislation, guidance and national standards is essential. What's on offer? Salary up to £39,000 27 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 4 years' service) Monthly car allowance and travel package Excellent career development For more information, please get in contact: Sarah Tomlin -
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to be the Registered Manager for this small organisation. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You'll be looking to increase and maintain standards of practice and therefore outcomes for Children with staff performance management, business development and strategic development of the service. About you The successful candidate will have management experience and will have experience of working within Fostering post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? Up to £60,000 per annum dependent on experienceHybrid workingTraining & development opportunities Hours : Full-time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny /
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to be the Registered Manager for this small organisation. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You'll be looking to increase and maintain standards of practice and therefore outcomes for Children with staff performance management, business development and strategic development of the service. About you The successful candidate will have management experience and will have experience of working within Fostering post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? Up to £60,000 per annum dependent on experienceHybrid workingTraining & development opportunities Hours : Full-time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny /
We are recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join a Permanence Team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This team provides the long-term plan for looked after children from family support through to adoption. The objective of this team is to ensure that children have a secure, stable, and comforting environment throughout their childhood and upbringing. The team encourages work-life balance and wants to help you to grow and deliver confident practice. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in child protection, children in need, safeguarding, looked after children, MASH, fostering or referral and assessment. A degree in Social Work(Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £39,186Mileage coverageFlexible WorkingFree ParkingGenerous Annual LeaveContinuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham, ,
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join a Permanence Team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This team provides the long-term plan for looked after children from family support through to adoption. The objective of this team is to ensure that children have a secure, stable, and comforting environment throughout their childhood and upbringing. The team encourages work-life balance and wants to help you to grow and deliver confident practice. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in child protection, children in need, safeguarding, looked after children, MASH, fostering or referral and assessment. A degree in Social Work(Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £39,186Mileage coverageFlexible WorkingFree ParkingGenerous Annual LeaveContinuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham, ,
Registered Fostering Manager Permanent - full time Salary £56,904 - £60,344 per annum plus a market supplement of £7,500 per annum and a relocation allowance of up to £6,500 Closing date: - midnight on Wednesday 22 nd May 2024 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Registered Fostering Manager. Sandwell Children's Trust are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate, committed and dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and developing our carers who play a critical role in improving the lives of children and young people in Sandwell. You will be a highly visible and responsive leader who role model the Trust's ethos, values, and standards and will actively drive forward the Trust's ambitious transformation programme. We are looking for a talented systems leader who is highly aspirational and ambitious for children and our carers. You will be relentless in driving excellent practice through relational social work and courageous innovation. You will be tenacious in ensuring that Sandwell Children's Trust along with the Fostering Service are making a palpable impact on the lives of children and families we serve, supporting us to deliver excellent services to the most vulnerable children in our Borough. Applicants must be able to understand the Trust's status as an Independent Fostering Agency and must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role of Registered Manager in accordance with the 2011 Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards for Foster Care. As a Registered Manager you will:- Be responsible for the overall management of the fostering service, ensuring that statutory requirements are met and exceeded. Liaise directly with Ofsted in relation to regulatory reporting. Take the lead on fostering inspections. Provide a strategic approach to service development. Provide supervision to the Team Managers and Panel Advisor. Ensure that support and training is in place for all our carers. Develop and implement policies and procedures based on statutory guidance to ensure that the service is responsive to the needs of children and carers in Sandwell. About you:- A qualified Social Worker with significant experience in Children's social care, particularly Fostering. Have a Level 5 qualification in leadership and management or, be prepared to commence the qualification within 6 months of starting in the role. An inspirational leader with excellent management skills and the ability to encourage team working. Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage with children, carers and relevant stakeholders. Ability to write reports for a range of audiences and be able to verbally present these with confidence. Good understanding of performance management and a commitment to providing a high-quality service to children and carers. If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role with Steven Gauntley, Director of Operations please email How to apply :- To apply please click on the Apply link to complete an application form.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Registered Fostering Manager Permanent - full time Salary £56,904 - £60,344 per annum plus a market supplement of £7,500 per annum and a relocation allowance of up to £6,500 Closing date: - midnight on Wednesday 22 nd May 2024 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Registered Fostering Manager. Sandwell Children's Trust are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate, committed and dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and developing our carers who play a critical role in improving the lives of children and young people in Sandwell. You will be a highly visible and responsive leader who role model the Trust's ethos, values, and standards and will actively drive forward the Trust's ambitious transformation programme. We are looking for a talented systems leader who is highly aspirational and ambitious for children and our carers. You will be relentless in driving excellent practice through relational social work and courageous innovation. You will be tenacious in ensuring that Sandwell Children's Trust along with the Fostering Service are making a palpable impact on the lives of children and families we serve, supporting us to deliver excellent services to the most vulnerable children in our Borough. Applicants must be able to understand the Trust's status as an Independent Fostering Agency and must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role of Registered Manager in accordance with the 2011 Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards for Foster Care. As a Registered Manager you will:- Be responsible for the overall management of the fostering service, ensuring that statutory requirements are met and exceeded. Liaise directly with Ofsted in relation to regulatory reporting. Take the lead on fostering inspections. Provide a strategic approach to service development. Provide supervision to the Team Managers and Panel Advisor. Ensure that support and training is in place for all our carers. Develop and implement policies and procedures based on statutory guidance to ensure that the service is responsive to the needs of children and carers in Sandwell. About you:- A qualified Social Worker with significant experience in Children's social care, particularly Fostering. Have a Level 5 qualification in leadership and management or, be prepared to commence the qualification within 6 months of starting in the role. An inspirational leader with excellent management skills and the ability to encourage team working. Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage with children, carers and relevant stakeholders. Ability to write reports for a range of audiences and be able to verbally present these with confidence. Good understanding of performance management and a commitment to providing a high-quality service to children and carers. If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role with Steven Gauntley, Director of Operations please email How to apply :- To apply please click on the Apply link to complete an application form.
Charles Hunter Associates
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Charity for their Fostering Service. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This charity is a value-based organisation, committed to enabling people to reach their personal potential. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. Completing Form F assessments and be able to participate in an out of hours rota. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £36,000Generous Annual LeaveWelcome Bonus Company Pension Small Caselaod Mileage CoverageContinuous Training Development Job type : Full-time, 35 Hours For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Charity for their Fostering Service. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This charity is a value-based organisation, committed to enabling people to reach their personal potential. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. Completing Form F assessments and be able to participate in an out of hours rota. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £36,000Generous Annual LeaveWelcome Bonus Company Pension Small Caselaod Mileage CoverageContinuous Training Development Job type : Full-time, 35 Hours For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham