Social Worker- Children with Disabilities Team Job Description L2 or L3 Social Worker- Children with Disabilities (CWD) £37,336 to £45,442 (dependant on experience) Permanent- full or part-time considered Excellent relocation package up to £10,000 Countywide Who Cares? We Do! WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube We are recruiting Social Workers to work within our Children with Disabilities Teams across Norfolk. To help achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. About us: The Children with Disabilities teams support children and young people who have a substantial and permanent disability. The needs of the child or young person impacts how their family functions. Family support and early help services cannot meet the family's need. We have established a highly ambitious and successful transformation and improvement programme and already have lots to be proud of; our new 'front door' model has been glowingly endorsed as 'transformed' by Ofsted, our new edge of care services are reducing the need for children to be looked after and we have secured a multi-million-pound investment in our core social care service model. Through Vital Signs, our vision for Children in Norfolk, we use Signs of Safety practice to work with whole family networks and across the whole system to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. What our Social Workers think: "Our team are supportive, we look out for each other, we rise to high challenge and expect high support from our team manager which is always available. We are passionate and driven to achieve high standards in our work and this is supported by a team manager who has commitment, positive leadership, focus and high expectations. In return we receive autonomy, flexible working for our individual situations, good quality and structured supervision and case discussion with a focus on analysis and best outcomes for the children and families. We all agree we are committed to making a difference to children, young people and the families in Norfolk through the vision and steer of a fab team manager" Jennifer, Senior Social Worker You will have: Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Registration with Social Work England. Completion of all post qualifying professional requirements including the ASYE. Minimum of one years' experience of direct working with children and families. Experience of the application of theoretical models and relevant research including Vital Signs Experience of best practice. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
May 18, 2024
Full time
Social Worker- Children with Disabilities Team Job Description L2 or L3 Social Worker- Children with Disabilities (CWD) £37,336 to £45,442 (dependant on experience) Permanent- full or part-time considered Excellent relocation package up to £10,000 Countywide Who Cares? We Do! WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube We are recruiting Social Workers to work within our Children with Disabilities Teams across Norfolk. To help achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. About us: The Children with Disabilities teams support children and young people who have a substantial and permanent disability. The needs of the child or young person impacts how their family functions. Family support and early help services cannot meet the family's need. We have established a highly ambitious and successful transformation and improvement programme and already have lots to be proud of; our new 'front door' model has been glowingly endorsed as 'transformed' by Ofsted, our new edge of care services are reducing the need for children to be looked after and we have secured a multi-million-pound investment in our core social care service model. Through Vital Signs, our vision for Children in Norfolk, we use Signs of Safety practice to work with whole family networks and across the whole system to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. What our Social Workers think: "Our team are supportive, we look out for each other, we rise to high challenge and expect high support from our team manager which is always available. We are passionate and driven to achieve high standards in our work and this is supported by a team manager who has commitment, positive leadership, focus and high expectations. In return we receive autonomy, flexible working for our individual situations, good quality and structured supervision and case discussion with a focus on analysis and best outcomes for the children and families. We all agree we are committed to making a difference to children, young people and the families in Norfolk through the vision and steer of a fab team manager" Jennifer, Senior Social Worker You will have: Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Registration with Social Work England. Completion of all post qualifying professional requirements including the ASYE. Minimum of one years' experience of direct working with children and families. Experience of the application of theoretical models and relevant research including Vital Signs Experience of best practice. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
Social Worker- Looked After Children Job Description L2/ L3 Social Worker- In Care and Life Beyond Care Teams Permanent contract Full and Part time contracts available up to £45,442 (dependant on experience and pro rata for part-time) Countywide Excellent relocation package up to £10k "I am Kate Dexter, Assistant Director for Children's Social Care with the lead for Corporate Parenting in Norfolk. We have ambitious plans to shape how we work with families, placing practitioners and relationship-based practice at the heart of what we do. Through Vital Signs, our vision for children and young people in Norfolk, we work with family and natural networks to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. We believe it is vital that children are prepared and able to learn; build positive, long-term relationships and receive family-based care. Norfolk's social care model is a relationship-based, purposeful approach with social workers practicing in a trauma informed way, incorporating therapeutic approaches within their work with children, young people, their carers and families. Our approach to working with children in Care includes a new specialist service with clinicians and practitioners and a clinical psychologist working to support social care teams in meeting need and improving outcomes for young people Looked After in Norfolk. I am seeking to recruit a L2 or L3 Social Worker for our in care and life beyond care teams who have a passion and drive for improving outcomes for children and young people for whom we are Corporate Parents. We are looking for a suitable candidate who is able to promote the needs and wellbeing of those young people reaching adulthood as care leavers, focusing on this significant transition and the need to ensure independence skills, suitable accommodation and education, training or employment, lifelong networks and transition planning all whilst upholding our duty to support. We're looking for a Social Worker ready to take the next step in their career and wanting to make a difference to the children and young people of Norfolk. With relevant professional vocational qualification in Social Work, you will have registration with Social Work England. You will have experience working within the Corporate Parenting area or transferable skills with the ability to motivate individuals and create high performing teams, you will bring strong leadership skills and will have managed performance during periods of change. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link - this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email . Applications will be reviewed once submitted. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
May 18, 2024
Full time
Social Worker- Looked After Children Job Description L2/ L3 Social Worker- In Care and Life Beyond Care Teams Permanent contract Full and Part time contracts available up to £45,442 (dependant on experience and pro rata for part-time) Countywide Excellent relocation package up to £10k "I am Kate Dexter, Assistant Director for Children's Social Care with the lead for Corporate Parenting in Norfolk. We have ambitious plans to shape how we work with families, placing practitioners and relationship-based practice at the heart of what we do. Through Vital Signs, our vision for children and young people in Norfolk, we work with family and natural networks to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. We believe it is vital that children are prepared and able to learn; build positive, long-term relationships and receive family-based care. Norfolk's social care model is a relationship-based, purposeful approach with social workers practicing in a trauma informed way, incorporating therapeutic approaches within their work with children, young people, their carers and families. Our approach to working with children in Care includes a new specialist service with clinicians and practitioners and a clinical psychologist working to support social care teams in meeting need and improving outcomes for young people Looked After in Norfolk. I am seeking to recruit a L2 or L3 Social Worker for our in care and life beyond care teams who have a passion and drive for improving outcomes for children and young people for whom we are Corporate Parents. We are looking for a suitable candidate who is able to promote the needs and wellbeing of those young people reaching adulthood as care leavers, focusing on this significant transition and the need to ensure independence skills, suitable accommodation and education, training or employment, lifelong networks and transition planning all whilst upholding our duty to support. We're looking for a Social Worker ready to take the next step in their career and wanting to make a difference to the children and young people of Norfolk. With relevant professional vocational qualification in Social Work, you will have registration with Social Work England. You will have experience working within the Corporate Parenting area or transferable skills with the ability to motivate individuals and create high performing teams, you will bring strong leadership skills and will have managed performance during periods of change. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link - this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email . Applications will be reviewed once submitted. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
Job Purpose: To undertake a range of statutory duties in accordance with the Children Act 1989, focussing on children in need of support and protection. Working as a Senior Practitioner you will provide supervision, guidance and challenge to less experienced workers, promoting good practice, good performance and a shared responsibility for the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of high quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners. Main duties and responsibilities: You will be a DIPSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Social Work graduate with Social Work England registration. You will deputise for the Team Manager and / or represent the Adolescent Service at key partnership forums. You will carry a number of complex cases, completing assessments of need, planning appropriate resources and monitoring and reviewing plans in line with the policy framework. You will work closely with 16/17yr old young people who present as homeless and rapidly respond to ensure early and effective intervention to prevent homelessness. You will be responsible for chairing Child In Need meetings, Co-ordinating multi agency risk meetings, completing Joint Housing Assessments with District Councils, and supporting social workers to provide effective interventions for young people. You may also need to support young people as they become Looked After, attending Looked After Child reviews, completing Care Plans and Pathway Plans. You will provide informal and supervisory support to less experienced and qualified workers in the team and to contribute to the development of the team (eg chairing case mapping meetings, complex case discussions etc) Via direct work with families, mentoring and coaching other, less experienced staff, you will promote a practice philosophy which seeks to empower service users, build on individual strengths, and develop strategies which support them to understand, manage and respond to risk and to ensure assessments and plans reflect this. You will shape and develop practice standards within the service, by contributing to the development of new initiatives through attendance or leadership on working groups, multi agency forums, training courses etc and acting as lead for identified service initiatives, to develop current and new ways of working that meet service requirements. You will work collaboratively with a range of services and partners such as Health, Education, YOT, Police, Housing, and Local Housing Providers to reduce the likelihood of harm and promote life outcomes. You will promote and actively utilise holistic and whole family approaches to achieve best social work practice, using evidence based practice to exemplify this standard. You will maintain awareness of changes in legislation and related policies and practices and ensure all social work staff are also informed of these changes to enable consistent and timely implementation. You will have a clear understanding of functional constraints, and the importance to continue to deliver high quality services to young people through times of austerity. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
May 13, 2024
Seasonal
Job Purpose: To undertake a range of statutory duties in accordance with the Children Act 1989, focussing on children in need of support and protection. Working as a Senior Practitioner you will provide supervision, guidance and challenge to less experienced workers, promoting good practice, good performance and a shared responsibility for the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of high quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners. Main duties and responsibilities: You will be a DIPSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Social Work graduate with Social Work England registration. You will deputise for the Team Manager and / or represent the Adolescent Service at key partnership forums. You will carry a number of complex cases, completing assessments of need, planning appropriate resources and monitoring and reviewing plans in line with the policy framework. You will work closely with 16/17yr old young people who present as homeless and rapidly respond to ensure early and effective intervention to prevent homelessness. You will be responsible for chairing Child In Need meetings, Co-ordinating multi agency risk meetings, completing Joint Housing Assessments with District Councils, and supporting social workers to provide effective interventions for young people. You may also need to support young people as they become Looked After, attending Looked After Child reviews, completing Care Plans and Pathway Plans. You will provide informal and supervisory support to less experienced and qualified workers in the team and to contribute to the development of the team (eg chairing case mapping meetings, complex case discussions etc) Via direct work with families, mentoring and coaching other, less experienced staff, you will promote a practice philosophy which seeks to empower service users, build on individual strengths, and develop strategies which support them to understand, manage and respond to risk and to ensure assessments and plans reflect this. You will shape and develop practice standards within the service, by contributing to the development of new initiatives through attendance or leadership on working groups, multi agency forums, training courses etc and acting as lead for identified service initiatives, to develop current and new ways of working that meet service requirements. You will work collaboratively with a range of services and partners such as Health, Education, YOT, Police, Housing, and Local Housing Providers to reduce the likelihood of harm and promote life outcomes. You will promote and actively utilise holistic and whole family approaches to achieve best social work practice, using evidence based practice to exemplify this standard. You will maintain awareness of changes in legislation and related policies and practices and ensure all social work staff are also informed of these changes to enable consistent and timely implementation. You will have a clear understanding of functional constraints, and the importance to continue to deliver high quality services to young people through times of austerity. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking, Reigate and Walton on Thames. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is ? £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
May 08, 2024
Full time
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking, Reigate and Walton on Thames. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is ? £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Job Vacancy: Senior Practitioner - Children Looked After Location: Bases in Hertford, Stevenage & Apsley Salary Range: 46,464 - 50,512 per annum, with a one-off 1k Welcome Payment Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Join Us in Making a Difference in Children's Lives Are you passionate about empowering children and their families to achieve their best outcomes? Hertfordshire County Council is committed to providing exceptional care and support to children and young people, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and hopeful about their futures. We are seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our team and help shape brighter tomorrows for those in our care. As a Senior Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with children, young people, and families, while collaborating with essential services such as mental health, education, and law enforcement. Our approach prioritizes collaboration, consistency, capacity, and compassion, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive. Responsibilities: Manage complex and diverse caseloads with compassion and professionalism. Establish and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders to support positive outcomes. Contribute to care planning, assessments, and reviews with precision and empathy. Uphold rigorous safeguarding measures while respecting the wishes and needs of young people and their families. Requirements: Qualified and registered social worker with extensive frontline experience. Proficient in researching and implementing innovative social work practices. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Sound decision-making abilities with a focus on holistic support and safeguarding. In return for your dedication, we offer extensive training opportunities, a supportive working environment, and a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation expenses, a car lease scheme, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Application Process: We welcome applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Sponsorship opportunities may be available. Applications are shortlisted weekly, with interviews offered on a weekly basis. For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, (phone number removed), Application Information: Benefits of Working for HCC: Competitive Salary Range: 46,464 - 50,512 per annum One-off Welcome Payment of 1,000 for external appointments who have completed their ASYE at the time of application Extensive training and career development opportunities Relocation Expenses of up to 6,000 (terms and conditions apply) Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) Free parking at all of our sites Car Lease Scheme (terms and conditions apply) Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions Shopping Discounts Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
May 08, 2024
Full time
Job Vacancy: Senior Practitioner - Children Looked After Location: Bases in Hertford, Stevenage & Apsley Salary Range: 46,464 - 50,512 per annum, with a one-off 1k Welcome Payment Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Join Us in Making a Difference in Children's Lives Are you passionate about empowering children and their families to achieve their best outcomes? Hertfordshire County Council is committed to providing exceptional care and support to children and young people, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and hopeful about their futures. We are seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our team and help shape brighter tomorrows for those in our care. As a Senior Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with children, young people, and families, while collaborating with essential services such as mental health, education, and law enforcement. Our approach prioritizes collaboration, consistency, capacity, and compassion, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive. Responsibilities: Manage complex and diverse caseloads with compassion and professionalism. Establish and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders to support positive outcomes. Contribute to care planning, assessments, and reviews with precision and empathy. Uphold rigorous safeguarding measures while respecting the wishes and needs of young people and their families. Requirements: Qualified and registered social worker with extensive frontline experience. Proficient in researching and implementing innovative social work practices. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Sound decision-making abilities with a focus on holistic support and safeguarding. In return for your dedication, we offer extensive training opportunities, a supportive working environment, and a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation expenses, a car lease scheme, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Application Process: We welcome applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Sponsorship opportunities may be available. Applications are shortlisted weekly, with interviews offered on a weekly basis. For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, (phone number removed), Application Information: Benefits of Working for HCC: Competitive Salary Range: 46,464 - 50,512 per annum One-off Welcome Payment of 1,000 for external appointments who have completed their ASYE at the time of application Extensive training and career development opportunities Relocation Expenses of up to 6,000 (terms and conditions apply) Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) Free parking at all of our sites Car Lease Scheme (terms and conditions apply) Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions Shopping Discounts Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
We are looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS POST QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE IN THE UK AS A SOCIAL WORKER. About the team You will be joining a supportive team where the managers ensure caseloads are capped at 18. Face to Face visits are required but there is limited requirement to be in the office when on duty. Your caseload will be made up of children from the ages of 0 up until 17 and will be passed on from the mash Team. About you The ideal candidate will have good experience within a Referral and Assessment team but will also have a sound understanding of Child Protection, Child in Need and Looked After cases. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position. What's on offer? £38.50 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Supportive team/ management Capped Caseload Parking available onsite Easily accessible via car or public transport For more information, please get in contact Joseph Servaes
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS POST QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE IN THE UK AS A SOCIAL WORKER. About the team You will be joining a supportive team where the managers ensure caseloads are capped at 18. Face to Face visits are required but there is limited requirement to be in the office when on duty. Your caseload will be made up of children from the ages of 0 up until 17 and will be passed on from the mash Team. About you The ideal candidate will have good experience within a Referral and Assessment team but will also have a sound understanding of Child Protection, Child in Need and Looked After cases. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position. What's on offer? £38.50 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Supportive team/ management Capped Caseload Parking available onsite Easily accessible via car or public transport For more information, please get in contact Joseph Servaes
Job Introduction Assistant Team Manager We are looking for experienced Assistant Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children's Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council. You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. Across our Children's Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice - ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team. If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies in Assessment Team. Brief description of the team: Children in Care Team : : The Children in Care teams are dedicated to ensuring all looked after children receive the best possible care and support to meet all their needs. Workers will work alongside the child, carer, family and agencies to ensure a good, up to date care plan is in place to meet their needs. What we can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities Manageable and diverse caseloads Regular Supervision 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups BCP as a place to work and live: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is brimming with prospects, positivity and pride. We are the tenth-largest urban local authority in England and our communities are vibrant and diverse, with an outstanding quality of life. We are a globally recognised coastline of opportunity, with over 15 miles of beautiful, world-renowned coastline, and have been awarded 21 Blue Flag or seaside awards. The area has excellent transport links with great rail and road connections nationally and to London and international flights from Bournemouth Airport. We are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. We recognise that our people are the most important asset and by working for us you can play your part in making a difference to the lives and experiences of our children and young people. If you think you this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team. For more information on the ATM role in Children in Care, contact Nigel Burton, Service Manager for Children in Care and CEYP email: Or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy Please submit your CV if you are interested in ATM role. To find out more about BCP Children's Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care (bcpcouncil.gov.uk) About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents: JDPS CSC Assistant Team Manager .pdf
May 08, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction Assistant Team Manager We are looking for experienced Assistant Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children's Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council. You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. Across our Children's Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice - ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team. If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies in Assessment Team. Brief description of the team: Children in Care Team : : The Children in Care teams are dedicated to ensuring all looked after children receive the best possible care and support to meet all their needs. Workers will work alongside the child, carer, family and agencies to ensure a good, up to date care plan is in place to meet their needs. What we can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities Manageable and diverse caseloads Regular Supervision 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups BCP as a place to work and live: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is brimming with prospects, positivity and pride. We are the tenth-largest urban local authority in England and our communities are vibrant and diverse, with an outstanding quality of life. We are a globally recognised coastline of opportunity, with over 15 miles of beautiful, world-renowned coastline, and have been awarded 21 Blue Flag or seaside awards. The area has excellent transport links with great rail and road connections nationally and to London and international flights from Bournemouth Airport. We are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. We recognise that our people are the most important asset and by working for us you can play your part in making a difference to the lives and experiences of our children and young people. If you think you this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team. For more information on the ATM role in Children in Care, contact Nigel Burton, Service Manager for Children in Care and CEYP email: Or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy Please submit your CV if you are interested in ATM role. To find out more about BCP Children's Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care (bcpcouncil.gov.uk) About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents: JDPS CSC Assistant Team Manager .pdf
There is an additional 15% flat rate allowance based on the basic salary and a £2,400 AMHP payment with this role. We are happy to consider part time and job share options with individuals The Emergency Duty Service Who are we? We are the Emergency Duty Service, and we work outside of normal working hours, including at night, weekend's and bank holidays. The service comprises of a team of experienced Managers and Practitioners all of whom are qualified and experienced in all aspects of social work and we are all Approved Mental Health professionals to enable us to meet requests for emergency assessments under the Mental Health Act. We also have a team of experienced advisors who screen all calls and gather information and provide advice or re-direct the calls to the Social Work team. We all work on a 7 day's shift rota and respond to emergency situations outside of normal office hours for Essex and provide the same service to Southend Borough Council under contract. We have a small support team who work during office hours to ensure a smooth handover to day services and are the link with the wider organisation and partner agencies for any issues that arise during normal daytime hours. What is the best part of your job? We find it rewarding to be able to help and re-assure vulnerable adults and children out of hours and to provide an effective service for those situations that cannot safely wait until the next working day, and we aim to provide stability to crisis situations where required. It is also rewarding to know that we provide advice and support to other professionals who are also working out of hours in emergency situations. Comments from one of our AMHP Senior Practitioners "I applied for the senior position with EDS 4 years ago, but I did not fully know what was expected of me. I was happy to move on from being a Mental Health practitioner to a generic team and a whole world of knowledge and experience was waiting for me to explore and gain. I was aware that it was going to be a challenging field and role as I did not have child protection experience but when I joined the team I was welcomed and given time and space to learn and grow further. Gradually my confidence in child protection increased, and day by day I learned new things, learnt to work in a small but very compact team, that cared and looked after each other. I would say that no shift is the same, we work together as a team, and we grow stronger and stronger with each challenge thrown at us. I would encourage any colleague to apply for this role as this will be very exciting and a great opportunity to apply your own skills and knowledge in practice and learn new ones in the process. You will be supported and encouraged to exceed in your career, no doubt. We all work together as a team and are passionate about our job." The Experience You Will Bring: Social Work Degree or equivalent and Social Work England registration as a qualified Social Worker. Applicants must be qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional under the 1983 Mental Health Act (as amended). To have experience of direct work with children and families and preferably to have experience of child protection investigation work. Experience and knowledge of work with vulnerable adults. Experience of working in a Duty Team. An ability to work under pressure and to organise practice workload effectively. An ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in a style appropriate to the context. An ability to empower children and their carers to enable their full participation in work undertaken. Knowledge of current Community Care practice and multi agency systems of Assessment and Care Management for Older People and vulnerable adults. Knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and recent research findings across all client specialisms. A commitment to anti-oppressive behaviour, practice and management. The willingness and ability to work in an open manner as part of a team, with a commitment to sharing and working alongside staff in your own and other organisations whilst at the same time recognising own management responsibilities. An ability to approach your work and duties in a culture of flexibility. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. If you would like to have an informal chat regarding this role, please email who will arrange a suitable time with you for a call. Rota available on request. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. What you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
There is an additional 15% flat rate allowance based on the basic salary and a £2,400 AMHP payment with this role. We are happy to consider part time and job share options with individuals The Emergency Duty Service Who are we? We are the Emergency Duty Service, and we work outside of normal working hours, including at night, weekend's and bank holidays. The service comprises of a team of experienced Managers and Practitioners all of whom are qualified and experienced in all aspects of social work and we are all Approved Mental Health professionals to enable us to meet requests for emergency assessments under the Mental Health Act. We also have a team of experienced advisors who screen all calls and gather information and provide advice or re-direct the calls to the Social Work team. We all work on a 7 day's shift rota and respond to emergency situations outside of normal office hours for Essex and provide the same service to Southend Borough Council under contract. We have a small support team who work during office hours to ensure a smooth handover to day services and are the link with the wider organisation and partner agencies for any issues that arise during normal daytime hours. What is the best part of your job? We find it rewarding to be able to help and re-assure vulnerable adults and children out of hours and to provide an effective service for those situations that cannot safely wait until the next working day, and we aim to provide stability to crisis situations where required. It is also rewarding to know that we provide advice and support to other professionals who are also working out of hours in emergency situations. Comments from one of our AMHP Senior Practitioners "I applied for the senior position with EDS 4 years ago, but I did not fully know what was expected of me. I was happy to move on from being a Mental Health practitioner to a generic team and a whole world of knowledge and experience was waiting for me to explore and gain. I was aware that it was going to be a challenging field and role as I did not have child protection experience but when I joined the team I was welcomed and given time and space to learn and grow further. Gradually my confidence in child protection increased, and day by day I learned new things, learnt to work in a small but very compact team, that cared and looked after each other. I would say that no shift is the same, we work together as a team, and we grow stronger and stronger with each challenge thrown at us. I would encourage any colleague to apply for this role as this will be very exciting and a great opportunity to apply your own skills and knowledge in practice and learn new ones in the process. You will be supported and encouraged to exceed in your career, no doubt. We all work together as a team and are passionate about our job." The Experience You Will Bring: Social Work Degree or equivalent and Social Work England registration as a qualified Social Worker. Applicants must be qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional under the 1983 Mental Health Act (as amended). To have experience of direct work with children and families and preferably to have experience of child protection investigation work. Experience and knowledge of work with vulnerable adults. Experience of working in a Duty Team. An ability to work under pressure and to organise practice workload effectively. An ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in a style appropriate to the context. An ability to empower children and their carers to enable their full participation in work undertaken. Knowledge of current Community Care practice and multi agency systems of Assessment and Care Management for Older People and vulnerable adults. Knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and recent research findings across all client specialisms. A commitment to anti-oppressive behaviour, practice and management. The willingness and ability to work in an open manner as part of a team, with a commitment to sharing and working alongside staff in your own and other organisations whilst at the same time recognising own management responsibilities. An ability to approach your work and duties in a culture of flexibility. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. If you would like to have an informal chat regarding this role, please email who will arrange a suitable time with you for a call. Rota available on request. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. What you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Qualified Social Worker Looked After Children Team London Borough of Camden Qualified Social Worker / Social Work Professional required to join a statutory Looked After Children service (aka Children In Care / Child Looked After / Children We Care For / Corporate Parenting ) Hybrid working Office base: London Borough of Camden You must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be considered London Pledge Rates Apply - 37ph To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role. If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call Gemma Bridgman on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) "We are currently seeking dedicated social workers for our integrated Looked After Children service. You will hold a caseload of children and young people between the ages of 0 - 18 years old. You will have good experience of working in children's social care and will have some experience in working with family law care proceedings. You will demonstrate good working knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children, particularly the Children Act 1989 and all legislation related to looked after children and Children in Need. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills both (verbal and written) and proficient in using Microsoft Office packages. You will be part of small group of social workers and will report to a senior practitioner. Your work will include assessment, care planning and permanency planning for children and young people which are both in care proceedings as well as children who are looked after following final court orders. You will be responsible for progressing work within the statutory framework for Looked After Children which would include ensuring Looked After Children Reviews, Personal Education Planning Meetings, Looked After Children Medicals are progressed within statutory timescales. You may also be working with a cohort of unaccompanied asylum seeking children and will be expected to take part in age assessments in their respect. Co-located with our LAC CAMHS clinicians, the Virtual School for Looked After Children and our specialist health and mediation services you be skilled and experienced in working together to design creative interventions which improve outcomes for the boroughs looked after children and care leavers. The role demands close collaboration and good working relationships across both the integrated LAC service but also across the wider Camden social work service and the multidisciplinary Camden network. " Please note this vacancy is subject to the London Agency Worker Pledge Agreement which stipulates:- Permanently employed Social Workers are restricted from undertaking an agency role with a London Pledge Borough for a 6-month period following departure (if leaving perm role with London Authority, they cannot move to an agency role with another London Authority for 6 months) 3 weeks' notice period may be required (at discretion of manager/council) Agency workers must have complete 2 years post AYSE (3 years PQ total), before they can be considered for agency roles within London Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis.If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a 300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional 500 on your fifth referral! Reasons to register with Caritas:- Honest & Supportive Career Consultant Additional Dedicated Payroll Consultant Holistic Support Package for Mental and Physical Wellbeing Access to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide Access to Exclusive Projects Subsidised training Free DBS check CV writing service Interview technique coaching Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Dec 06, 2023
Full time
Qualified Social Worker Looked After Children Team London Borough of Camden Qualified Social Worker / Social Work Professional required to join a statutory Looked After Children service (aka Children In Care / Child Looked After / Children We Care For / Corporate Parenting ) Hybrid working Office base: London Borough of Camden You must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be considered London Pledge Rates Apply - 37ph To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role. If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call Gemma Bridgman on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) "We are currently seeking dedicated social workers for our integrated Looked After Children service. You will hold a caseload of children and young people between the ages of 0 - 18 years old. You will have good experience of working in children's social care and will have some experience in working with family law care proceedings. You will demonstrate good working knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children, particularly the Children Act 1989 and all legislation related to looked after children and Children in Need. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills both (verbal and written) and proficient in using Microsoft Office packages. You will be part of small group of social workers and will report to a senior practitioner. Your work will include assessment, care planning and permanency planning for children and young people which are both in care proceedings as well as children who are looked after following final court orders. You will be responsible for progressing work within the statutory framework for Looked After Children which would include ensuring Looked After Children Reviews, Personal Education Planning Meetings, Looked After Children Medicals are progressed within statutory timescales. You may also be working with a cohort of unaccompanied asylum seeking children and will be expected to take part in age assessments in their respect. Co-located with our LAC CAMHS clinicians, the Virtual School for Looked After Children and our specialist health and mediation services you be skilled and experienced in working together to design creative interventions which improve outcomes for the boroughs looked after children and care leavers. The role demands close collaboration and good working relationships across both the integrated LAC service but also across the wider Camden social work service and the multidisciplinary Camden network. " Please note this vacancy is subject to the London Agency Worker Pledge Agreement which stipulates:- Permanently employed Social Workers are restricted from undertaking an agency role with a London Pledge Borough for a 6-month period following departure (if leaving perm role with London Authority, they cannot move to an agency role with another London Authority for 6 months) 3 weeks' notice period may be required (at discretion of manager/council) Agency workers must have complete 2 years post AYSE (3 years PQ total), before they can be considered for agency roles within London Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis.If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a 300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional 500 on your fifth referral! Reasons to register with Caritas:- Honest & Supportive Career Consultant Additional Dedicated Payroll Consultant Holistic Support Package for Mental and Physical Wellbeing Access to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide Access to Exclusive Projects Subsidised training Free DBS check CV writing service Interview technique coaching Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Support Worker Salary - The starting salary will be £23,478 - £24,410 per annum, depending on qualifications. Nights paid at an additional £56.92 - on average 6 to 8 sleep-ins per month are required as part of hours that are allocated on a rota basis. Hours - 38 hours per week Location - King's Lynn About Break: Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved. We work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. Whether you're interested in working in our residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, our pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you'll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for. At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you're just starting your career in children's social care or are already qualified, you'll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work. About the role: We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join one of our established children's homes which help support Young People with disabilities based in Kings Lynn. We need an individual with a caring and calm approach to help support and nurture the children living within the children's home. You need to be warm, considerate, and resilient as sometimes the children can present complex emotional and behavioural needs. At Break, we are committed to opening the door to brighter tomorrows for Looked after Children. We are passionate about providing the highest level of care to our Young People. At the heart of what we do is the ethos that children and young people feel safe, protected, and loved. The ability to work on a rota basis will be essential as the role will include evening and weekend work along with sleep in's. All shifts will be agreed in advance with the Line Manager. Candidates must have a relevant Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma or equivalent or be prepared to complete one within two years of appointment (this time frame may differ if you have worked within the care industry previously and not yet completed a Level 3 relevant qualification). In your role, you'll have access to the following benefits: Free, career-enhancing qualifications A "golden hello" scheme welcoming you to our services, with £250 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £250 at the six-month mark. A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break. Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed) Additional service-related holiday from 2 years Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives A free counselling service to all our employees. The opportunity to influence Break's strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum. Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary. Enhanced sick pay. Free flu jabs. Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the 'documents' section at the top of this page. To apply use the 'apply now' button at the top of this page to be taken to our application site. Closing date: 31.12.2022 Interview date: We will shortlist and interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. The first interview will be a Safe Care/ Warner style interview. If successful after the first interview, candidates will then be expected to attend a formal interview. Break operate services for vulnerable children and families and we need to ensure that we take steps to protect both them and our staff teams from the transmission of the Covid 19 virus. It is therefore a requirement for all staff unless they provide evidence of an appropriate medical exemption to be able to meet at least two of the following three requirements 1) Maintain a full vaccination status (including any recommend booster injections) 2) Undertake LFT / PCR or other approved Covid tests as required 3) Wear PPE including e.g. face masks when requested. To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa's and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. We will ask to see and take a copy of an appropriate official document as set out in the UKVI guidelines. Do not send anything now, further information will be sent to you should you be invited to interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity. Your current immigration status will not be taken into account when assessing your application against the selection criteria for the post. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email or call the HR Team via the contact details found on our website. This job is also known as: Support Worker, Care, Children, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Children Support Worker, Youth Worker, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Senior Care Assistant, Senior Youth Worker, Children's Support Worker, Children's Disability Support Worker
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Senior Support Worker Salary - The starting salary will be £23,478 - £24,410 per annum, depending on qualifications. Nights paid at an additional £56.92 - on average 6 to 8 sleep-ins per month are required as part of hours that are allocated on a rota basis. Hours - 38 hours per week Location - King's Lynn About Break: Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved. We work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. Whether you're interested in working in our residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, our pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you'll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for. At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you're just starting your career in children's social care or are already qualified, you'll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work. About the role: We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join one of our established children's homes which help support Young People with disabilities based in Kings Lynn. We need an individual with a caring and calm approach to help support and nurture the children living within the children's home. You need to be warm, considerate, and resilient as sometimes the children can present complex emotional and behavioural needs. At Break, we are committed to opening the door to brighter tomorrows for Looked after Children. We are passionate about providing the highest level of care to our Young People. At the heart of what we do is the ethos that children and young people feel safe, protected, and loved. The ability to work on a rota basis will be essential as the role will include evening and weekend work along with sleep in's. All shifts will be agreed in advance with the Line Manager. Candidates must have a relevant Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma or equivalent or be prepared to complete one within two years of appointment (this time frame may differ if you have worked within the care industry previously and not yet completed a Level 3 relevant qualification). In your role, you'll have access to the following benefits: Free, career-enhancing qualifications A "golden hello" scheme welcoming you to our services, with £250 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £250 at the six-month mark. A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break. Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed) Additional service-related holiday from 2 years Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives A free counselling service to all our employees. The opportunity to influence Break's strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum. Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary. Enhanced sick pay. Free flu jabs. Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the 'documents' section at the top of this page. To apply use the 'apply now' button at the top of this page to be taken to our application site. Closing date: 31.12.2022 Interview date: We will shortlist and interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. The first interview will be a Safe Care/ Warner style interview. If successful after the first interview, candidates will then be expected to attend a formal interview. Break operate services for vulnerable children and families and we need to ensure that we take steps to protect both them and our staff teams from the transmission of the Covid 19 virus. It is therefore a requirement for all staff unless they provide evidence of an appropriate medical exemption to be able to meet at least two of the following three requirements 1) Maintain a full vaccination status (including any recommend booster injections) 2) Undertake LFT / PCR or other approved Covid tests as required 3) Wear PPE including e.g. face masks when requested. To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa's and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. We will ask to see and take a copy of an appropriate official document as set out in the UKVI guidelines. Do not send anything now, further information will be sent to you should you be invited to interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity. Your current immigration status will not be taken into account when assessing your application against the selection criteria for the post. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email or call the HR Team via the contact details found on our website. This job is also known as: Support Worker, Care, Children, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Children Support Worker, Youth Worker, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Senior Care Assistant, Senior Youth Worker, Children's Support Worker, Children's Disability Support Worker
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Residential Support Worker with an independent children's home to work full time based in Southport. The salary for this permanent Residential Support Worker job is up to £24,600 per annum. Main duties: To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people Support young people in project and group work Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people To work as part of a team and support the operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation's policies and procedures Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues To carry out duties in line with the company's policies and procedures To work in accordance with the Children's Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process Work in line with young peoples' care and placement plans Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home Work in partnership with colleagues, social workers, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families Participate in meetings and statutory reviews concerning the young people Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work Requirements of this job: Desirable to have the level 3 diploma for children and young people's workforce or commitment to undertake Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team An understanding of the needs of looked after young people Knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and statutory guidance An understanding of intervention strategies Contact: This job is advertised by Harry Smy; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Dec 14, 2022
Full time
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Residential Support Worker with an independent children's home to work full time based in Southport. The salary for this permanent Residential Support Worker job is up to £24,600 per annum. Main duties: To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people Support young people in project and group work Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people To work as part of a team and support the operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation's policies and procedures Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues To carry out duties in line with the company's policies and procedures To work in accordance with the Children's Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process Work in line with young peoples' care and placement plans Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home Work in partnership with colleagues, social workers, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families Participate in meetings and statutory reviews concerning the young people Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work Requirements of this job: Desirable to have the level 3 diploma for children and young people's workforce or commitment to undertake Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team An understanding of the needs of looked after young people Knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and statutory guidance An understanding of intervention strategies Contact: This job is advertised by Harry Smy; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Qualified Social Worker - Blackburn with Darwen Council, Greater Manchester - Adoption - Up to £40ph! An opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified social worker to cover a maternity leave with Adoption NoW on the Adoption Care Planning and Family Finding team. This post is based in our Blackburn with Darwen spoke (although working arrangements are very flexible) and include case responsibility for children on Placement Orders as well as family finding to ensure that permanence through adoption is achieved where possible and appropriate. The work is very varied and requires competent Social Workers with post qualifying experience of the statutory responsibilities associated with both Looked After children and Adoption. The successful applicant would be employed via Blackburn with Darwen but be part of Adoption NoW (hosted by Bolton Local Authority). There is an expectation that some work/meetings are carried out in the Adoption NoW 'hub' office based in Bolton town centre but for the majority of the time you would be based in Blackburn's Duke Street offices, which offer modern, comfortable office accommodation and can also work from home when you are not required within the office. They also have free car parking for agency staff very close to the office, and are based in a central location near to main road networks, shops and services in the local community. There is easy access to senior management in the open plan offices. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier to numerous local authorities throughout the UK giving us access to jobs before other agencies. Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Option to be paid on either Wednesday or Friday. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a REC 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.
Dec 13, 2022
Full time
Qualified Social Worker - Blackburn with Darwen Council, Greater Manchester - Adoption - Up to £40ph! An opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified social worker to cover a maternity leave with Adoption NoW on the Adoption Care Planning and Family Finding team. This post is based in our Blackburn with Darwen spoke (although working arrangements are very flexible) and include case responsibility for children on Placement Orders as well as family finding to ensure that permanence through adoption is achieved where possible and appropriate. The work is very varied and requires competent Social Workers with post qualifying experience of the statutory responsibilities associated with both Looked After children and Adoption. The successful applicant would be employed via Blackburn with Darwen but be part of Adoption NoW (hosted by Bolton Local Authority). There is an expectation that some work/meetings are carried out in the Adoption NoW 'hub' office based in Bolton town centre but for the majority of the time you would be based in Blackburn's Duke Street offices, which offer modern, comfortable office accommodation and can also work from home when you are not required within the office. They also have free car parking for agency staff very close to the office, and are based in a central location near to main road networks, shops and services in the local community. There is easy access to senior management in the open plan offices. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier to numerous local authorities throughout the UK giving us access to jobs before other agencies. Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Option to be paid on either Wednesday or Friday. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a REC 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.
Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking a Senior Social Worker for an exclusive Project Team for Children in Need and Child Protection Teams. It is based within a local authority in North London. You will need to be: SWE registered Eligible to work in the UK Job Description: To undertake Child in Need work mainly and this may progress to Child Protection and Court work as necessary. Also to provide assessment and social work services to users and carers arising out of the council's statutory duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy. To work in accordance with the guidelines set out by local government and to make appropriate use of Group and independent resources. To ensure cases within the service are progressed in a timely manner, that the most vulnerable children are safeguarded and that up to date research informs all interventions To participate in Duty Team/or rota completing contacts, referrals and undertaking sec47 enquiries and child and family assessments. Also to accept case Transfers from the Assessments Teams. To undertake Care Proceedings and to represent the Local Authority at Court when progressing cases within the Court arena. To provide a casework service to vulnerable children. To carry out assessments and undertake care management responsibilities in the area of looked after children and safeguarding statutory social work. To manage, implement, monitor and review plans to involve users and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate. To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtained for service users within budgetary resources of Children Services. To comply with the Children Services recording policy, and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required. To make use of management information systems, including information technology, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required. To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate line manager/ designated person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets. To undertake training as required. To work as part of a team, participating as required. At all times to carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Council's Equal Opportunities/ Race Equality and Health and Safety Policies as an integral part of the post. To undertake the preparation of reports, statements and such other legal documents as may be required in relation to children Family Proceedings Courts, within the relevant timescales to attend Court and represent the Children Services. Why Choose Remedy? Competitive pay rates Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies 1st tier agency Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly
Dec 10, 2022
Full time
Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking a Senior Social Worker for an exclusive Project Team for Children in Need and Child Protection Teams. It is based within a local authority in North London. You will need to be: SWE registered Eligible to work in the UK Job Description: To undertake Child in Need work mainly and this may progress to Child Protection and Court work as necessary. Also to provide assessment and social work services to users and carers arising out of the council's statutory duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy. To work in accordance with the guidelines set out by local government and to make appropriate use of Group and independent resources. To ensure cases within the service are progressed in a timely manner, that the most vulnerable children are safeguarded and that up to date research informs all interventions To participate in Duty Team/or rota completing contacts, referrals and undertaking sec47 enquiries and child and family assessments. Also to accept case Transfers from the Assessments Teams. To undertake Care Proceedings and to represent the Local Authority at Court when progressing cases within the Court arena. To provide a casework service to vulnerable children. To carry out assessments and undertake care management responsibilities in the area of looked after children and safeguarding statutory social work. To manage, implement, monitor and review plans to involve users and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate. To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtained for service users within budgetary resources of Children Services. To comply with the Children Services recording policy, and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required. To make use of management information systems, including information technology, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required. To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate line manager/ designated person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets. To undertake training as required. To work as part of a team, participating as required. At all times to carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Council's Equal Opportunities/ Race Equality and Health and Safety Policies as an integral part of the post. To undertake the preparation of reports, statements and such other legal documents as may be required in relation to children Family Proceedings Courts, within the relevant timescales to attend Court and represent the Children Services. Why Choose Remedy? Competitive pay rates Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies 1st tier agency Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly
Starting Point Recruitment
Willenhall, West Midlands
Senior Social Worker Safeguarding Team - Walsall West Midlands £29. hours full time. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the safeguarding team in Walsall. The team works in many different ways; offering advice and support to help parents set their own goals and to work towards achieving those changes that will improve their lives to allow children to grow and develop within their own families. As a Senior Social Worker, you will have significant senior level front line experience in a safeguarding team. You will be focused on helping children and families to change their lives for the better. We require candidates who have recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Looked After Children and Court Proceedings. As a Senior Social Worker, you will: Be committed to working a 37-hour week. Need a driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance. Have strong written and verbal skills as you will be required to deliver in court and conferences. Have highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice. Ensure the best outcomes for children and their families. Essential requirements: Social Work England Registration Eligibility to work in the UK A social work qualification Extensive previous post-qualified experience To apply for this role Senior Social Worker please call me on . About SPR We've been matching candidates with their dream jobs across the West Midlands for almost 20 years and although we don't like to brag, we are the best at what we do. SPR recruits in both the private and public sectors for a wide variety of roles, including logistics, engineering, education, health and social care, and customer services. Whether you're an individual looking for a new career or an employer looking for a reliable recruitment agency to source you the best talent, SPR promises to deliver! Not only are we great at recruitment, we're also great at giving back: 100% of our profits each year are reinvested into the local region through charitable giving, enabling us to affect positive change in our community.
Dec 08, 2021
Seasonal
Senior Social Worker Safeguarding Team - Walsall West Midlands £29. hours full time. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the safeguarding team in Walsall. The team works in many different ways; offering advice and support to help parents set their own goals and to work towards achieving those changes that will improve their lives to allow children to grow and develop within their own families. As a Senior Social Worker, you will have significant senior level front line experience in a safeguarding team. You will be focused on helping children and families to change their lives for the better. We require candidates who have recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Looked After Children and Court Proceedings. As a Senior Social Worker, you will: Be committed to working a 37-hour week. Need a driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance. Have strong written and verbal skills as you will be required to deliver in court and conferences. Have highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice. Ensure the best outcomes for children and their families. Essential requirements: Social Work England Registration Eligibility to work in the UK A social work qualification Extensive previous post-qualified experience To apply for this role Senior Social Worker please call me on . About SPR We've been matching candidates with their dream jobs across the West Midlands for almost 20 years and although we don't like to brag, we are the best at what we do. SPR recruits in both the private and public sectors for a wide variety of roles, including logistics, engineering, education, health and social care, and customer services. Whether you're an individual looking for a new career or an employer looking for a reliable recruitment agency to source you the best talent, SPR promises to deliver! Not only are we great at recruitment, we're also great at giving back: 100% of our profits each year are reinvested into the local region through charitable giving, enabling us to affect positive change in our community.
Deputy Care Manager - Residential Children's Home. Your new company This organisation provides a residential home for children with ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Autism, Tourette's etc. and provides them with therapeutic care that gets them ready for the wider world when they come of age and helps them to produce great outcomes. Your new role Main duties and responsibilities. * To assist in creating and maintaining a positive, caring and stimulating environment in order to meet the emotional, physical and psychological needs of children and young people. * The emphasis being on the Every Child Matters Outcomes and on improving the quality of life for each individual and positively promoting the principles of an ordinary life. * Ensure that the delegated responsibilities and the day to day operation of the home are carried out in accordance with policies and procedures, legislation and Ofsted requirements. * To ensure that anti oppressive partnerships are developed with individuals to empower then to make choices about their lives and about the tailor made packages of care they require. * To ensure that in consultation with children and young people and significant others that explicit tailor made placement plans exist for all who reside, using the accepted model of good practice and encompassing the recommendations of the Looked After Child (LAC) procedure. * To report to the Manager\/Senior Line Manager, all observations, incidents and information concerning the welfare of the individual children\/young people who reside there. * To assist in the creation of an environment which offers sufficient stimulation and guidance for leisure pursuits together with an opportunity for personal, social and intellectual development. * To develop and maintain projects in conjunction with existing community facilities enabling children and young people to participate in as wide a range of activities as possible. * To attend in house training and external training courses as directed by line management. * To work flexible hours commensurate with the needs of the children\/ young people. What you'll need to succeed * At least two years of experience in the social care sector. * At least one year of managerial experience. * The right applicant will hold an appropriate qualification; CSS, CQSW, Dip SW, NVQ4, Leadership and Management and will be able to demonstrate experience of working within anti-oppressive partnerships with this service user group. It will also be necessary for the worker to be able to transfer skills. What you'll get in return * A minimum of 20 days' paid holiday. * A contributory pension scheme. * Specialist training and development programme. * Opportunities for career progression. * Employee discounts. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Deputy Care Manager - Residential Children's Home. Your new company This organisation provides a residential home for children with ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Autism, Tourette's etc. and provides them with therapeutic care that gets them ready for the wider world when they come of age and helps them to produce great outcomes. Your new role Main duties and responsibilities. * To assist in creating and maintaining a positive, caring and stimulating environment in order to meet the emotional, physical and psychological needs of children and young people. * The emphasis being on the Every Child Matters Outcomes and on improving the quality of life for each individual and positively promoting the principles of an ordinary life. * Ensure that the delegated responsibilities and the day to day operation of the home are carried out in accordance with policies and procedures, legislation and Ofsted requirements. * To ensure that anti oppressive partnerships are developed with individuals to empower then to make choices about their lives and about the tailor made packages of care they require. * To ensure that in consultation with children and young people and significant others that explicit tailor made placement plans exist for all who reside, using the accepted model of good practice and encompassing the recommendations of the Looked After Child (LAC) procedure. * To report to the Manager\/Senior Line Manager, all observations, incidents and information concerning the welfare of the individual children\/young people who reside there. * To assist in the creation of an environment which offers sufficient stimulation and guidance for leisure pursuits together with an opportunity for personal, social and intellectual development. * To develop and maintain projects in conjunction with existing community facilities enabling children and young people to participate in as wide a range of activities as possible. * To attend in house training and external training courses as directed by line management. * To work flexible hours commensurate with the needs of the children\/ young people. What you'll need to succeed * At least two years of experience in the social care sector. * At least one year of managerial experience. * The right applicant will hold an appropriate qualification; CSS, CQSW, Dip SW, NVQ4, Leadership and Management and will be able to demonstrate experience of working within anti-oppressive partnerships with this service user group. It will also be necessary for the worker to be able to transfer skills. What you'll get in return * A minimum of 20 days' paid holiday. * A contributory pension scheme. * Specialist training and development programme. * Opportunities for career progression. * Employee discounts. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
The starting salary for this role is £27,991 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Are you experienced in working with children & young people? Can you shape and influence others' practice, ensuring practitioners receive reflective and explorative supervision to enable them to build relationships with children, young people and their families to create change? Do you understand the risk factors for children & young people and have experience with Looked After children? Do you have the ability to co-ordinate and prioritise tasks whilst finding creative solutions in an often-challenging environment? The Children's Home looks after a small group of young people aged between 14-17 years who have experienced challenging and traumatic life events. All young people will display a level of self-harming behaviour and emotional/mental dysregulation. The Home aims to offer a safe and stable placement, where our young people's immediate needs can be identified and addressed through the process of building meaningful relationships, creating and maintaining child focused routines, whilst also holding boundaries that promote their welfare, support their development and encourage our young people to enjoy and achieve. Through the use of Restorative Practice and Promoting Positive Behaviour in our daily practice, the Home aims to develop a holistic understanding of our young people to inform long-term care planning. We are looking for someone dynamic with experience of working in a children's home and who is able to deliver high standards of care, leadership and safeguarding to children and young people. You will be confident, work well to your own initiative, possess excellent communication skills, be a good decision maker, and have the ability to support the development of colleagues to their full potential. You will also need to be a very self-aware and intuitive person who can work with the therapeutic aspects of our care delivery which will include assessments, supporting the emotional and physical well-being of both the young people and the team. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of mental health along with theories of attachment, trauma and loss and how these impact on a young person's day-to-day life. You will be enthusiastic, reliable, well organised, flexible, and be prepared to work unsociable hours. As a Senior Residential Worker, you will be modelling good practice in front of young people and colleagues. Your role is one of leading the shift on duty whilst also providing less experienced staff with opportunities to grow and develop. As a Senior you will be required to take on supervisory duties and will be provided with the training to do this. To be shortlisted for this role, your application should clearly evidence: Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce Diploma Social Care Pathway (achieved or working towards) Knowledge and experience of working directly with children and young people. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team and provide guidance and assistance to less experienced members of staff. Awareness of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and relevant Health and Safety Legislation, and of the roles and responsibilities of practitioners working in a childcare environment. Ability to respond to conflict or other incidents involving our young people within Surrey's restorative framework. Committed to an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive approach to the work and able to translate this attitude into practice. Prepared to be flexible and available to work unsocial hours on a shift pattern including sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays including Christmas and New Year. That you have a valid driving licence. At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow. For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Additional Information The job advert closes at 23:59 on 03/01/2022. Interviews will be held in w/c 10 January. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Contact Details For an informal discussion contact Samantha Heighes on or by e-mail at . We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit. Benefits From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
The starting salary for this role is £27,991 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Are you experienced in working with children & young people? Can you shape and influence others' practice, ensuring practitioners receive reflective and explorative supervision to enable them to build relationships with children, young people and their families to create change? Do you understand the risk factors for children & young people and have experience with Looked After children? Do you have the ability to co-ordinate and prioritise tasks whilst finding creative solutions in an often-challenging environment? The Children's Home looks after a small group of young people aged between 14-17 years who have experienced challenging and traumatic life events. All young people will display a level of self-harming behaviour and emotional/mental dysregulation. The Home aims to offer a safe and stable placement, where our young people's immediate needs can be identified and addressed through the process of building meaningful relationships, creating and maintaining child focused routines, whilst also holding boundaries that promote their welfare, support their development and encourage our young people to enjoy and achieve. Through the use of Restorative Practice and Promoting Positive Behaviour in our daily practice, the Home aims to develop a holistic understanding of our young people to inform long-term care planning. We are looking for someone dynamic with experience of working in a children's home and who is able to deliver high standards of care, leadership and safeguarding to children and young people. You will be confident, work well to your own initiative, possess excellent communication skills, be a good decision maker, and have the ability to support the development of colleagues to their full potential. You will also need to be a very self-aware and intuitive person who can work with the therapeutic aspects of our care delivery which will include assessments, supporting the emotional and physical well-being of both the young people and the team. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of mental health along with theories of attachment, trauma and loss and how these impact on a young person's day-to-day life. You will be enthusiastic, reliable, well organised, flexible, and be prepared to work unsociable hours. As a Senior Residential Worker, you will be modelling good practice in front of young people and colleagues. Your role is one of leading the shift on duty whilst also providing less experienced staff with opportunities to grow and develop. As a Senior you will be required to take on supervisory duties and will be provided with the training to do this. To be shortlisted for this role, your application should clearly evidence: Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce Diploma Social Care Pathway (achieved or working towards) Knowledge and experience of working directly with children and young people. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team and provide guidance and assistance to less experienced members of staff. Awareness of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and relevant Health and Safety Legislation, and of the roles and responsibilities of practitioners working in a childcare environment. Ability to respond to conflict or other incidents involving our young people within Surrey's restorative framework. Committed to an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive approach to the work and able to translate this attitude into practice. Prepared to be flexible and available to work unsocial hours on a shift pattern including sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays including Christmas and New Year. That you have a valid driving licence. At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow. For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Additional Information The job advert closes at 23:59 on 03/01/2022. Interviews will be held in w/c 10 January. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Contact Details For an informal discussion contact Samantha Heighes on or by e-mail at . We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit. Benefits From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.