Join Our Team as a Housing Options Advisor! Location: Kingswood, Bristol Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: 21.00 Working Pattern: Full Time - Hybrid This role is hybrid working, however there will be a duty rota requiring face to face work at the Kingswood Civic Centre 1-2 times weekly. Are you passionate about helping people find their homes? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where your skills can truly make a difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! For this role you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation including Housing Act 1996 Part VII, landlord and tenant law and civil procedures and of working within rehousing policies About the Role As a Housing Options Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals and families facing housing challenges in South Gloucestershire. Under the guidance of the Housing Options Team Leader, you will provide front-line housing advice and homelessness services to those in need. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your expertise to make a real impact! Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments for customers seeking housing advice. Identify individuals at risk of homelessness and guide them through the process. Compile financial and social assessments to develop tailored housing plans. Issue decisions on homelessness applications and provide ongoing support. Ensure safeguarding issues are addressed with appropriate referrals. Maintain accurate records and keep systems updated. About the Team Join a dedicated and dynamic Housing Advice and Options team! Our mission is clear: to prevent homelessness and provide comprehensive support to those seeking housing solutions. You'll work collaboratively with a passionate group of professionals committed to making a difference in our community. What We're Looking For: You will have experience of working in a housing, homelessness, or related environment and ideally have, or be working towards, a professional/technical qualification. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation including Housing Act 1996 Part VII, landlord and tenant law and civil procedures and of working within rehousing policies. An ability to carry out financial assessments related to housing options and have proven IT skills in using databases, Microsoft Office, the internet and electronic mailing. Demonstrate a working understanding of housing remedies and good experience of delivering housing access and homelessness services to vulnerable people and minority groups. Demonstrate that you can make decisions within your level of responsibility and respond to urgent requests for assistance. Demonstrate your ability to establish good relationships with customers and other statutory/voluntary bodies and other officers at different levels to negotiate and influence outcomes for customers. An ability to give clear information and to empathise with customers and deal with enquiries sensitively and record information accurately Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Jul 17, 2025
Seasonal
Join Our Team as a Housing Options Advisor! Location: Kingswood, Bristol Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: 21.00 Working Pattern: Full Time - Hybrid This role is hybrid working, however there will be a duty rota requiring face to face work at the Kingswood Civic Centre 1-2 times weekly. Are you passionate about helping people find their homes? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where your skills can truly make a difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! For this role you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation including Housing Act 1996 Part VII, landlord and tenant law and civil procedures and of working within rehousing policies About the Role As a Housing Options Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals and families facing housing challenges in South Gloucestershire. Under the guidance of the Housing Options Team Leader, you will provide front-line housing advice and homelessness services to those in need. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your expertise to make a real impact! Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments for customers seeking housing advice. Identify individuals at risk of homelessness and guide them through the process. Compile financial and social assessments to develop tailored housing plans. Issue decisions on homelessness applications and provide ongoing support. Ensure safeguarding issues are addressed with appropriate referrals. Maintain accurate records and keep systems updated. About the Team Join a dedicated and dynamic Housing Advice and Options team! Our mission is clear: to prevent homelessness and provide comprehensive support to those seeking housing solutions. You'll work collaboratively with a passionate group of professionals committed to making a difference in our community. What We're Looking For: You will have experience of working in a housing, homelessness, or related environment and ideally have, or be working towards, a professional/technical qualification. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation including Housing Act 1996 Part VII, landlord and tenant law and civil procedures and of working within rehousing policies. An ability to carry out financial assessments related to housing options and have proven IT skills in using databases, Microsoft Office, the internet and electronic mailing. Demonstrate a working understanding of housing remedies and good experience of delivering housing access and homelessness services to vulnerable people and minority groups. Demonstrate that you can make decisions within your level of responsibility and respond to urgent requests for assistance. Demonstrate your ability to establish good relationships with customers and other statutory/voluntary bodies and other officers at different levels to negotiate and influence outcomes for customers. An ability to give clear information and to empathise with customers and deal with enquiries sensitively and record information accurately Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Social Worker (Adults) London Borough of Sutton The London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker (Adults) to join its team. This role is ideal for a qualified professional who is registered with Social Work England and holds a degree in Social Care or a similar discipline. Applicants should have at least two years of post-ASYE experience working as a UK-registered social worker and be confident working in a multidisciplinary team setting. The successful candidate will support adults in the community, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing while collaborating closely with health and social care professionals. This is a fantastic chance to join a supportive local authority that values your expertise and is committed to helping you grow your career while delivering high-quality adult social care across Sutton. Position: Social Worker Salary: £40,755 - £48,531 a year Job Type: Full time Location: London Borough of Sutton About the Borough In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. About the Service and Team Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career. There are four Locality teams currently in place, aligned to the four Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint - Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton & Cheam. These services are for older people, people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mental health related needs. Locality teams bring Social Workers together with NHS colleagues, supporting holistic, integrated working. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in your first month's salary and a Retention Bonus of £1000 paid for every complete year in service ( subject to payscale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. As a Social Worker working within the Localities team, your responsibilities will include Undertaking Care Act 2014 Assessments - identify individuals' care and support needs, ensuring a personalised approach that emphasises the best outcomes Completing Care Act 2014 Reviews - evaluating the strength and suitability of an individual's care and support plan, ensuring that it continues to meet their needs and preferences Managing Safeguarding enquiries - investigating concerns about potential abuse or neglect, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Mental Capacity assessments - determine an individual's ability to make specific decisions regarding their care and treatment. Undertaking duty on rota basis Undertaking DSTS and CHC Court related work Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates: To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar. 2 years post ASYE working experience as a Uk registered social worker Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting. Experience in undertaking complex Mental health and Physical health cases. Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families. Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals. Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge. Our Offer to You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year Three volunteering days per year in Sutton Comprehensive learning and development programme Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities Interest free season ticket loans Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses Confidential wellbeing and counselling support Subsidised gym membership Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen here . click apply for full job details
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Social Worker (Adults) London Borough of Sutton The London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker (Adults) to join its team. This role is ideal for a qualified professional who is registered with Social Work England and holds a degree in Social Care or a similar discipline. Applicants should have at least two years of post-ASYE experience working as a UK-registered social worker and be confident working in a multidisciplinary team setting. The successful candidate will support adults in the community, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing while collaborating closely with health and social care professionals. This is a fantastic chance to join a supportive local authority that values your expertise and is committed to helping you grow your career while delivering high-quality adult social care across Sutton. Position: Social Worker Salary: £40,755 - £48,531 a year Job Type: Full time Location: London Borough of Sutton About the Borough In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. About the Service and Team Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career. There are four Locality teams currently in place, aligned to the four Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint - Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton & Cheam. These services are for older people, people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mental health related needs. Locality teams bring Social Workers together with NHS colleagues, supporting holistic, integrated working. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in your first month's salary and a Retention Bonus of £1000 paid for every complete year in service ( subject to payscale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. As a Social Worker working within the Localities team, your responsibilities will include Undertaking Care Act 2014 Assessments - identify individuals' care and support needs, ensuring a personalised approach that emphasises the best outcomes Completing Care Act 2014 Reviews - evaluating the strength and suitability of an individual's care and support plan, ensuring that it continues to meet their needs and preferences Managing Safeguarding enquiries - investigating concerns about potential abuse or neglect, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Mental Capacity assessments - determine an individual's ability to make specific decisions regarding their care and treatment. Undertaking duty on rota basis Undertaking DSTS and CHC Court related work Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates: To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar. 2 years post ASYE working experience as a Uk registered social worker Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting. Experience in undertaking complex Mental health and Physical health cases. Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families. Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals. Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge. Our Offer to You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year Three volunteering days per year in Sutton Comprehensive learning and development programme Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities Interest free season ticket loans Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses Confidential wellbeing and counselling support Subsidised gym membership Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen here . click apply for full job details
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £36,131 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. Location: Recruiting social workers across North Wales This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru North . Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of joining our Team: We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes, walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with Tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with Line Manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Additional Benefits also include: Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form F's for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face to training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (Additional payment to Social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Anna Pearson - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £36,131 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. Location: Recruiting social workers across North Wales This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru North . Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of joining our Team: We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes, walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with Tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with Line Manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Additional Benefits also include: Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form F's for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face to training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (Additional payment to Social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Anna Pearson - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies.
Joining our Physical Disabilities Team as a Senior Case Worker is an excellent next step in your career in Social Work. You'll be an integral part of our team providing individuals with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing. As well as holding your own diverse caseload, you'll also support with cases with a higher level of complexity and provide guidance to Case Worker colleagues, role modelling best practice and setting an example for high standards of work across the team. What you'll be doing: Completing assessments and reviews of individuals in the community. Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence. Collaborating with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals' needs. Having the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions where appropriate, as well as knowing when a case or situation requires escalation. Taking part in the duty rota as required. What we're looking for: Strong communication and relationship management skills. Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound IT and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and a background in adults' social care. Why join us? • Career growth: Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. • Make a difference and feel proud of the work you do • Professional development: Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision. • Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. • Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. • Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Community Worker, Casework Assistant, Case Manager, Care Manager, Social Work Assistant, Social Work Practitioner, Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Reviewing Officer.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Joining our Physical Disabilities Team as a Senior Case Worker is an excellent next step in your career in Social Work. You'll be an integral part of our team providing individuals with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing. As well as holding your own diverse caseload, you'll also support with cases with a higher level of complexity and provide guidance to Case Worker colleagues, role modelling best practice and setting an example for high standards of work across the team. What you'll be doing: Completing assessments and reviews of individuals in the community. Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence. Collaborating with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals' needs. Having the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions where appropriate, as well as knowing when a case or situation requires escalation. Taking part in the duty rota as required. What we're looking for: Strong communication and relationship management skills. Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound IT and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and a background in adults' social care. Why join us? • Career growth: Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. • Make a difference and feel proud of the work you do • Professional development: Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision. • Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. • Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. • Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Community Worker, Casework Assistant, Case Manager, Care Manager, Social Work Assistant, Social Work Practitioner, Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Reviewing Officer.
This role has a starting salary of £40,929 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Social Worker to join our fantastic Elmbridge Locality team based in Weybridge. This role guarantees a supportive team, excellent training and development opportunities including our Social Work Academy 'Senior Readiness Programme'. This Programme is designed to support Social Workers to develop their skills and experience so that they can progress to become Senior Social Workers. The team offer hybrid working with the expectation of 2-3 days in the office per week. Please note during the initial induction period you will be expected to be office based 5 days a week. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service 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 dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team We are a large team, made up of Social Care and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists that supports individuals across community and hospital settings. We work closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible lives, without leaving anyone behind. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them. Elmbridge Locality supports those from the age of 18 upwards with eligible care support needs. We provide advice and guidance, with a vast range of community resources and support networks. We strive to safeguard those who require additional support, whilst promoting independence and choice. You will always find our team friendly and approachable, supporting each other with an active reflective and learning culture. We are committed to learning and development, at both an individual and team level - this is a priority for us. As a team we celebrate diversity and believe that differences make us stronger. About the Role We are now looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic, qualified and registered Social Worker with a variety of skills and experience in undertaking duty, S9 assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and S42 Enquires. As a Social Worker, you will have strong experience in assessing social care needs, and provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. You will use a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control. You will work across various unique projects that ensure the people we support can enjoy a home of their own, and an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle. We strive to be an open and collaborative team, with a shared aim to empower communities and people to be the best they can be. We work with a strength-based focus in how services are shaped and how needs are met. We are continually learning from each other and partners, and strive to be the best at what we do for everyone we work with. We support curiosity in all we do to find development and learning opportunities for individuals and our team. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012 An understanding and experience of working with a strengths-based approach Knowledge of current legislation such as the Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act Experience in assessment, preparation of support plans and reviewing outcomes Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations Commitment to your own professional development Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/07/2025 with interviews to be confirmed. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £40,929 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Social Worker to join our fantastic Elmbridge Locality team based in Weybridge. This role guarantees a supportive team, excellent training and development opportunities including our Social Work Academy 'Senior Readiness Programme'. This Programme is designed to support Social Workers to develop their skills and experience so that they can progress to become Senior Social Workers. The team offer hybrid working with the expectation of 2-3 days in the office per week. Please note during the initial induction period you will be expected to be office based 5 days a week. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service 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 dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team We are a large team, made up of Social Care and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists that supports individuals across community and hospital settings. We work closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible lives, without leaving anyone behind. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them. Elmbridge Locality supports those from the age of 18 upwards with eligible care support needs. We provide advice and guidance, with a vast range of community resources and support networks. We strive to safeguard those who require additional support, whilst promoting independence and choice. You will always find our team friendly and approachable, supporting each other with an active reflective and learning culture. We are committed to learning and development, at both an individual and team level - this is a priority for us. As a team we celebrate diversity and believe that differences make us stronger. About the Role We are now looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic, qualified and registered Social Worker with a variety of skills and experience in undertaking duty, S9 assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and S42 Enquires. As a Social Worker, you will have strong experience in assessing social care needs, and provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. You will use a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control. You will work across various unique projects that ensure the people we support can enjoy a home of their own, and an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle. We strive to be an open and collaborative team, with a shared aim to empower communities and people to be the best they can be. We work with a strength-based focus in how services are shaped and how needs are met. We are continually learning from each other and partners, and strive to be the best at what we do for everyone we work with. We support curiosity in all we do to find development and learning opportunities for individuals and our team. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012 An understanding and experience of working with a strengths-based approach Knowledge of current legislation such as the Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act Experience in assessment, preparation of support plans and reviewing outcomes Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations Commitment to your own professional development Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/07/2025 with interviews to be confirmed. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Social Worker - Kinship Assessment Team Chelmsford £37,185 - £50,081 per annum Permanent, Full-time Community Based Worker Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years! The Role We are looking for a social worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team (SGO & Connected Person) on a permanent basis. The team complete Viability and full Kinship Assessments and you will have the opportunity to undertake both on prospective kinship families. The Opportunity The Kinship Assessment Team was created in 2019 and has expanded to meet the demand across the County. We are seeking an experienced, resilient, self-motivated, and creative Social Worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team. In this fast-paced role you will assess and support potential SGO/Connected Persons carers who have come forward through the Public Law process, or by the Private Law route and want to offer long-term care for children who are connected to them. The team aims to undertake robust, analytical, and evidence-based assessments which focus on the trauma children have experienced and how the proposed kinship carer will provide long term care for that child/ren. These assessments are prepared for the Court and/or fostering panel and therefore you will need to be required at times to give evidence in Court or able to present your assessment to panel. From speaking to Kinship Carers, we know that it is essential for them to be fully prepared and informed to make the right decisions going forward. As a result, we provide preparation training days regularly to ensure that we give people the opportunity to learn and ask questions. The Social Work role within the team brings the following: An exciting opportunity to use your assessment skills, knowledge around attachment and trauma, and develop new skills. Hold a manageable caseload of complex families. Ensure ongoing development and training. Links with Coram BAAF and national development of Kinship Care. Monthly supervision and team meetings. Working flexibly and manage your own diary. Being involved in the continuous development of the service within Essex Take part in training delivery. Supportive and helpful colleagues who are there for each other and where needed joint working is encouraged. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence, and we are continuously developing the service. The work is fast-paced and challenging yet hugely rewarding. We are two teams but work as one service and this vacancy is in team 2. As a county wide service, we work across all quadrants, North, West, Mid and South so it doesn't matter where you live. Come and share this journey with us We are looking for a social worker with: Diploma or degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Registration with Social Work England as registered Social Worker Experience and a good understanding of work within Children and Families and Fostering service preferably but not essential. Commitment to children remaining with their extended family when possible. Analytical assessment writing skills and record keeping are essential. Undertake succinct, timely and thorough assessments in complex situations and to tight timescales. Experience of attending Court, fostering panel and to produce good quality reports is beneficial. Understanding of the impact for carers of neglect/abuse and trauma on children, and to provide trauma informed support through the assessment. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be expected to work closely with families, other ECC services, including but limited to Fostering, Children in Care, FS&P and Legal Services as well as alongside external agencies. A commitment to flexible working is essential as some assessments will be out of county and/ or with families who have huge demands on their time. Experience of being part of a duty system. To read more about us please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video Interviews Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 15 th July 2025 at County Hall, Chelmsford. 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. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. 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. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. 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. For further information on the DBS update service please go to 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. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email To apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 21 July 2025.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Social Worker - Kinship Assessment Team Chelmsford £37,185 - £50,081 per annum Permanent, Full-time Community Based Worker Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years! The Role We are looking for a social worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team (SGO & Connected Person) on a permanent basis. The team complete Viability and full Kinship Assessments and you will have the opportunity to undertake both on prospective kinship families. The Opportunity The Kinship Assessment Team was created in 2019 and has expanded to meet the demand across the County. We are seeking an experienced, resilient, self-motivated, and creative Social Worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team. In this fast-paced role you will assess and support potential SGO/Connected Persons carers who have come forward through the Public Law process, or by the Private Law route and want to offer long-term care for children who are connected to them. The team aims to undertake robust, analytical, and evidence-based assessments which focus on the trauma children have experienced and how the proposed kinship carer will provide long term care for that child/ren. These assessments are prepared for the Court and/or fostering panel and therefore you will need to be required at times to give evidence in Court or able to present your assessment to panel. From speaking to Kinship Carers, we know that it is essential for them to be fully prepared and informed to make the right decisions going forward. As a result, we provide preparation training days regularly to ensure that we give people the opportunity to learn and ask questions. The Social Work role within the team brings the following: An exciting opportunity to use your assessment skills, knowledge around attachment and trauma, and develop new skills. Hold a manageable caseload of complex families. Ensure ongoing development and training. Links with Coram BAAF and national development of Kinship Care. Monthly supervision and team meetings. Working flexibly and manage your own diary. Being involved in the continuous development of the service within Essex Take part in training delivery. Supportive and helpful colleagues who are there for each other and where needed joint working is encouraged. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence, and we are continuously developing the service. The work is fast-paced and challenging yet hugely rewarding. We are two teams but work as one service and this vacancy is in team 2. As a county wide service, we work across all quadrants, North, West, Mid and South so it doesn't matter where you live. Come and share this journey with us We are looking for a social worker with: Diploma or degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Registration with Social Work England as registered Social Worker Experience and a good understanding of work within Children and Families and Fostering service preferably but not essential. Commitment to children remaining with their extended family when possible. Analytical assessment writing skills and record keeping are essential. Undertake succinct, timely and thorough assessments in complex situations and to tight timescales. Experience of attending Court, fostering panel and to produce good quality reports is beneficial. Understanding of the impact for carers of neglect/abuse and trauma on children, and to provide trauma informed support through the assessment. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be expected to work closely with families, other ECC services, including but limited to Fostering, Children in Care, FS&P and Legal Services as well as alongside external agencies. A commitment to flexible working is essential as some assessments will be out of county and/ or with families who have huge demands on their time. Experience of being part of a duty system. To read more about us please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video Interviews Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 15 th July 2025 at County Hall, Chelmsford. 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. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. 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. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. 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. For further information on the DBS update service please go to 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. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email To apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 21 July 2025.
Social Worker - Kinship Assessment Team Chelmsford £37,185 - £50,081 per annum Permanent, Full-time Community Based Worker Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years! The Role We are looking for a social worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team (SGO & Connected Person) on a permanent basis. The team complete Viability and full Kinship Assessments and you will have the opportunity to undertake both on prospective kinship families. The Opportunity The Kinship Assessment Team was created in 2019 and has expanded to meet the demand across the County. We are seeking an experienced, resilient, self-motivated, and creative Social Worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team. In this fast-paced role you will assess and support potential SGO/Connected Persons carers who have come forward through the Public Law process, or by the Private Law route and want to offer long-term care for children who are connected to them. The team aims to undertake robust, analytical, and evidence-based assessments which focus on the trauma children have experienced and how the proposed kinship carer will provide long term care for that child/ren. These assessments are prepared for the Court and/or fostering panel and therefore you will need to be required at times to give evidence in Court or able to present your assessment to panel. From speaking to Kinship Carers, we know that it is essential for them to be fully prepared and informed to make the right decisions going forward. As a result, we provide preparation training days regularly to ensure that we give people the opportunity to learn and ask questions. The Social Work role within the team brings the following: An exciting opportunity to use your assessment skills, knowledge around attachment and trauma, and develop new skills. Hold a manageable caseload of complex families. Ensure ongoing development and training. Links with Coram BAAF and national development of Kinship Care. Monthly supervision and team meetings. Working flexibly and manage your own diary. Being involved in the continuous development of the service within Essex Take part in training delivery. Supportive and helpful colleagues who are there for each other and where needed joint working is encouraged. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence, and we are continuously developing the service. The work is fast-paced and challenging yet hugely rewarding. We are two teams but work as one service and this vacancy is in team 2. As a county wide service, we work across all quadrants, North, West, Mid and South so it doesn't matter where you live. Come and share this journey with us We are looking for a social worker with: Diploma or degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Registration with Social Work England as registered Social Worker Experience and a good understanding of work within Children and Families and Fostering service preferably but not essential. Commitment to children remaining with their extended family when possible. Analytical assessment writing skills and record keeping are essential. Undertake succinct, timely and thorough assessments in complex situations and to tight timescales. Experience of attending Court, fostering panel and to produce good quality reports is beneficial. Understanding of the impact for carers of neglect/abuse and trauma on children, and to provide trauma informed support through the assessment. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be expected to work closely with families, other ECC services, including but limited to Fostering, Children in Care, FS&P and Legal Services as well as alongside external agencies. A commitment to flexible working is essential as some assessments will be out of county and/ or with families who have huge demands on their time. Experience of being part of a duty system. To read more about us please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video Interviews Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 15 th July 2025 at County Hall, Chelmsford. 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. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. 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. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. 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. For further information on the DBS update service please go to 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. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email To apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 21 July 2025.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Social Worker - Kinship Assessment Team Chelmsford £37,185 - £50,081 per annum Permanent, Full-time Community Based Worker Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years! The Role We are looking for a social worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team (SGO & Connected Person) on a permanent basis. The team complete Viability and full Kinship Assessments and you will have the opportunity to undertake both on prospective kinship families. The Opportunity The Kinship Assessment Team was created in 2019 and has expanded to meet the demand across the County. We are seeking an experienced, resilient, self-motivated, and creative Social Worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team. In this fast-paced role you will assess and support potential SGO/Connected Persons carers who have come forward through the Public Law process, or by the Private Law route and want to offer long-term care for children who are connected to them. The team aims to undertake robust, analytical, and evidence-based assessments which focus on the trauma children have experienced and how the proposed kinship carer will provide long term care for that child/ren. These assessments are prepared for the Court and/or fostering panel and therefore you will need to be required at times to give evidence in Court or able to present your assessment to panel. From speaking to Kinship Carers, we know that it is essential for them to be fully prepared and informed to make the right decisions going forward. As a result, we provide preparation training days regularly to ensure that we give people the opportunity to learn and ask questions. The Social Work role within the team brings the following: An exciting opportunity to use your assessment skills, knowledge around attachment and trauma, and develop new skills. Hold a manageable caseload of complex families. Ensure ongoing development and training. Links with Coram BAAF and national development of Kinship Care. Monthly supervision and team meetings. Working flexibly and manage your own diary. Being involved in the continuous development of the service within Essex Take part in training delivery. Supportive and helpful colleagues who are there for each other and where needed joint working is encouraged. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence, and we are continuously developing the service. The work is fast-paced and challenging yet hugely rewarding. We are two teams but work as one service and this vacancy is in team 2. As a county wide service, we work across all quadrants, North, West, Mid and South so it doesn't matter where you live. Come and share this journey with us We are looking for a social worker with: Diploma or degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Registration with Social Work England as registered Social Worker Experience and a good understanding of work within Children and Families and Fostering service preferably but not essential. Commitment to children remaining with their extended family when possible. Analytical assessment writing skills and record keeping are essential. Undertake succinct, timely and thorough assessments in complex situations and to tight timescales. Experience of attending Court, fostering panel and to produce good quality reports is beneficial. Understanding of the impact for carers of neglect/abuse and trauma on children, and to provide trauma informed support through the assessment. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be expected to work closely with families, other ECC services, including but limited to Fostering, Children in Care, FS&P and Legal Services as well as alongside external agencies. A commitment to flexible working is essential as some assessments will be out of county and/ or with families who have huge demands on their time. Experience of being part of a duty system. To read more about us please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video Interviews Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 15 th July 2025 at County Hall, Chelmsford. 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. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. 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. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. 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. For further information on the DBS update service please go to 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. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email To apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 21 July 2025.
Accommodation Assessment and Lettings Officer South East London, Catford Temporary Monday - Friday (35 hours) 22.78 per hour Social Housing Experience Needed Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known company based in the South East London, Catford area who are looking for a highly skilled Accommodation Assessment and Lettings Officer to join their team. Key Duties - Accommodation Assessment and Lettings Officer: To arrange emergency, temporary accommodation placements and make appropriate referrals into supported accommodation, ensuring all placements and referrals are carried out in a timely manner, making the best use of all available housing stock at all times. To make offers of properties in line with Housing legislation and make robust decisions to discharge duty where necessary that will withstand legal scrutiny. Co-ordinate available properties in the private rented sector and in conjunction with Housing Caseworkers, identify highest priority households to be put forward for Direct Lets to prevent and relieve homelessness. To ensure high quality offers, suitability and discharge of duty decisions are made in a timely manner relating to offers of properties (temporary accommodation & private rented properties) Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines so that accommodation is allocated based on need and all offers of accommodation are suitable Proactively contribute to the clients action plan to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation by monitoring and maximising move on opportunities from temporary accommodation and supported housing. Ensure accurate records are maintained of those in all types of emergency, temporary and supported housing, maintaining statistical information for local and central government statistical returns.
Jul 16, 2025
Seasonal
Accommodation Assessment and Lettings Officer South East London, Catford Temporary Monday - Friday (35 hours) 22.78 per hour Social Housing Experience Needed Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known company based in the South East London, Catford area who are looking for a highly skilled Accommodation Assessment and Lettings Officer to join their team. Key Duties - Accommodation Assessment and Lettings Officer: To arrange emergency, temporary accommodation placements and make appropriate referrals into supported accommodation, ensuring all placements and referrals are carried out in a timely manner, making the best use of all available housing stock at all times. To make offers of properties in line with Housing legislation and make robust decisions to discharge duty where necessary that will withstand legal scrutiny. Co-ordinate available properties in the private rented sector and in conjunction with Housing Caseworkers, identify highest priority households to be put forward for Direct Lets to prevent and relieve homelessness. To ensure high quality offers, suitability and discharge of duty decisions are made in a timely manner relating to offers of properties (temporary accommodation & private rented properties) Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines so that accommodation is allocated based on need and all offers of accommodation are suitable Proactively contribute to the clients action plan to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation by monitoring and maximising move on opportunities from temporary accommodation and supported housing. Ensure accurate records are maintained of those in all types of emergency, temporary and supported housing, maintaining statistical information for local and central government statistical returns.
Duty Manager (6-month fixed-term contract) Location: Ilford, Essex We are excited to offer you the chance to join a small organisation in the sports and leisure sector, as a Duty Manager ! As the Duty Manager , you will be the backbone of the organisation's daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and the community enjoys the best sporting experience possible. This role is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend, and offers you the opportunity to oversee a wide range of sporting activities like cricket, football, badminton, and squash. Benefits: Competitive salary : 36,000 - 42,000 per year. A supportive and friendly team that's passionate about sports and community. Flexible work arrangements may be considered. Full-time role (39 hours per week) with the potential for extension. Duties: Oversee staff, maintenance, and the provision of activities across two sites. Be the go-to person for external organisations, members, and authorities. Ensuring all equipment and facilities are well-maintained and safe. Ensure our facilities meet all health and safety standards, keeping everyone safe by conducting regular risk assessments and updating our operating procedures. Ensure all legal requirements are met, from bar operations and catering to data protection. Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and audits, providing monthly updates to the Board Organise exciting sporting and social events, engaging both members and visitors to create a thriving community atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have: Previous management or supervisory experience in hospitality or similar role. A valid UK driving licence and access to your own transport. Experience working in the licenced drinks trade. If you are someone who loves organising and ensuring everything runs smoothly, while fostering a positive and engaging environment, we want to hear from you. For a comprehensive job description please reach out to Alex, Anna or Denise at Adecco Romford. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jul 15, 2025
Contractor
Duty Manager (6-month fixed-term contract) Location: Ilford, Essex We are excited to offer you the chance to join a small organisation in the sports and leisure sector, as a Duty Manager ! As the Duty Manager , you will be the backbone of the organisation's daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and the community enjoys the best sporting experience possible. This role is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend, and offers you the opportunity to oversee a wide range of sporting activities like cricket, football, badminton, and squash. Benefits: Competitive salary : 36,000 - 42,000 per year. A supportive and friendly team that's passionate about sports and community. Flexible work arrangements may be considered. Full-time role (39 hours per week) with the potential for extension. Duties: Oversee staff, maintenance, and the provision of activities across two sites. Be the go-to person for external organisations, members, and authorities. Ensuring all equipment and facilities are well-maintained and safe. Ensure our facilities meet all health and safety standards, keeping everyone safe by conducting regular risk assessments and updating our operating procedures. Ensure all legal requirements are met, from bar operations and catering to data protection. Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and audits, providing monthly updates to the Board Organise exciting sporting and social events, engaging both members and visitors to create a thriving community atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have: Previous management or supervisory experience in hospitality or similar role. A valid UK driving licence and access to your own transport. Experience working in the licenced drinks trade. If you are someone who loves organising and ensuring everything runs smoothly, while fostering a positive and engaging environment, we want to hear from you. For a comprehensive job description please reach out to Alex, Anna or Denise at Adecco Romford. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
I am working with Local Authorities in South Yorkshire who are looking for multiple Social Workers (at various levels) across multiple teams in Children's & Adult's Social Work teams . You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) The levels available are: AYSE Social Worker Social Worker Senior Social Worker Advanced Practitioner The teams available are: Children's Social Worker Child Protection Children in Care Referral & Assessment/Duty Adult's Social Worker Mental Health Safeguarding Locality These positions could vary from full-time to part-time and are prodominantely hybrid working and there are many great opportunities to develop your career within Social Work . Alternatively, if these are not for you, get in touch and I will aim to find the ideal opportunity for you! Benefits for you: Government pensions scheme 30 days of annual leave + bank holidays Sick Pay Hybrid working Recruitment & Retention payments Training & Development opportunities Requirements: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma) Registered with Social Work England Working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant Location: South Yorkshire Salaries: £32,663 - £52,344 dependent on experience Hours : Full time / Part time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation
Apr 02, 2025
Full time
I am working with Local Authorities in South Yorkshire who are looking for multiple Social Workers (at various levels) across multiple teams in Children's & Adult's Social Work teams . You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) The levels available are: AYSE Social Worker Social Worker Senior Social Worker Advanced Practitioner The teams available are: Children's Social Worker Child Protection Children in Care Referral & Assessment/Duty Adult's Social Worker Mental Health Safeguarding Locality These positions could vary from full-time to part-time and are prodominantely hybrid working and there are many great opportunities to develop your career within Social Work . Alternatively, if these are not for you, get in touch and I will aim to find the ideal opportunity for you! Benefits for you: Government pensions scheme 30 days of annual leave + bank holidays Sick Pay Hybrid working Recruitment & Retention payments Training & Development opportunities Requirements: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma) Registered with Social Work England Working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant Location: South Yorkshire Salaries: £32,663 - £52,344 dependent on experience Hours : Full time / Part time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation
Senior Supervising Social Worker - Independent Fostering Agency Location: Bridgend (Office-based with Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £36,420 per annum (dependent on experience) Full-time position About the Role: Hoop Social Work are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker to join a well-established Independent Fostering Agency. This is a fantastic role for an individual passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in foster care. As part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, development, and well-being of fostered children and young people. Your expertise will help guide and support foster parents, ensuring they provide a nurturing and safe environment that promotes positive outcomes for the children in their care. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance and support to foster parents and their families, ensuring outstanding outcomes for children and young people. Monitor and assess the competence and suitability of foster parents, helping them maintain a safe and supportive environment. Educate and ensure foster parents fully understand the fostering task, expectations, and procedures, as per the organisations' policies. Deliver regular supervision and maintain records in line with the IFA's Operational Standards. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and address any additional needs within the foster family, such as respite care, therapy, or activities. Ensure all children and foster parents are fully compliant with key documentation. Contribute to meetings and reports, assisting Commissioning Teams in addressing individual care packages. Promote children and young people's involvement in agency development and local community opportunities. Participate in 'out of hours' support services and day duty systems as required. Occasionally conduct initial home visits and Form F Assessments. Benefits: Company car allowance £2,000 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + bank holidays Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Life insurance policy Employee discount scheme Medical cash plan We Are Looking For: A Qualified Social worker with professional registration (Social Work Wales or equivalent) Proven ability to produce high-quality reports Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures Willingness to travel frequently, including occasional overnight stays Confidence in transporting children and young people in sometimes difficult situations Full driving licence To Apply or for More Information: Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Recruitment on or send your CV for consideration.
Apr 02, 2025
Full time
Senior Supervising Social Worker - Independent Fostering Agency Location: Bridgend (Office-based with Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £36,420 per annum (dependent on experience) Full-time position About the Role: Hoop Social Work are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker to join a well-established Independent Fostering Agency. This is a fantastic role for an individual passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in foster care. As part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, development, and well-being of fostered children and young people. Your expertise will help guide and support foster parents, ensuring they provide a nurturing and safe environment that promotes positive outcomes for the children in their care. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance and support to foster parents and their families, ensuring outstanding outcomes for children and young people. Monitor and assess the competence and suitability of foster parents, helping them maintain a safe and supportive environment. Educate and ensure foster parents fully understand the fostering task, expectations, and procedures, as per the organisations' policies. Deliver regular supervision and maintain records in line with the IFA's Operational Standards. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and address any additional needs within the foster family, such as respite care, therapy, or activities. Ensure all children and foster parents are fully compliant with key documentation. Contribute to meetings and reports, assisting Commissioning Teams in addressing individual care packages. Promote children and young people's involvement in agency development and local community opportunities. Participate in 'out of hours' support services and day duty systems as required. Occasionally conduct initial home visits and Form F Assessments. Benefits: Company car allowance £2,000 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + bank holidays Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Life insurance policy Employee discount scheme Medical cash plan We Are Looking For: A Qualified Social worker with professional registration (Social Work Wales or equivalent) Proven ability to produce high-quality reports Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures Willingness to travel frequently, including occasional overnight stays Confidence in transporting children and young people in sometimes difficult situations Full driving licence To Apply or for More Information: Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Recruitment on or send your CV for consideration.
North East Lincolnshire Council
Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Love, compassion and trust - putting our children at the heart of what we do. Calling all inspirational Social Workers, passionate about your practice? Be the difference, make the change. We're different in North East Lincolnshire. We have a strong sense of community and a drive to make life better. Your earnings go further here with some of the best value house prices in the country, short commutes and great schools. With beautiful landscapes, stunning beaches and a spectacular natural coastline, you'll find your space in North East Lincolnshire. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) Calling All Qualified Social Workers As part of our team, not only can you expect real progression opportunities for your career, you will be supported with compassionate, relational leadership to help you thrive and feel safe in your practice. As a Social Worker in North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality Social Work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families. Social Work practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers. You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be. If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Social Worker who wants to make a lifelong difference to children's lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you. We have vacancies across our services in Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service and Emergency Duty Team. Please clearly state the /teams you are interested in on your application form. Our Offer Salary range: Up to £47,754 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance.Social Workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000. What else can you expect? Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice - North East Lincolnshire Council operate through grades for Social Workers to Advanced Social Worker level Regular individual and reflective case supervision A relational approach in all aspects of practice Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people's lives A highly supportive team and working environment Your Benefits As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
Mar 31, 2025
Full time
Love, compassion and trust - putting our children at the heart of what we do. Calling all inspirational Social Workers, passionate about your practice? Be the difference, make the change. We're different in North East Lincolnshire. We have a strong sense of community and a drive to make life better. Your earnings go further here with some of the best value house prices in the country, short commutes and great schools. With beautiful landscapes, stunning beaches and a spectacular natural coastline, you'll find your space in North East Lincolnshire. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) Calling All Qualified Social Workers As part of our team, not only can you expect real progression opportunities for your career, you will be supported with compassionate, relational leadership to help you thrive and feel safe in your practice. As a Social Worker in North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality Social Work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families. Social Work practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers. You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be. If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Social Worker who wants to make a lifelong difference to children's lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you. We have vacancies across our services in Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service and Emergency Duty Team. Please clearly state the /teams you are interested in on your application form. Our Offer Salary range: Up to £47,754 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance.Social Workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000. What else can you expect? Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice - North East Lincolnshire Council operate through grades for Social Workers to Advanced Social Worker level Regular individual and reflective case supervision A relational approach in all aspects of practice Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people's lives A highly supportive team and working environment Your Benefits As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We ll be celebrating all this and more as the rebel borough when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the Role Haslemere is a multi-agency residential assessment service dedicated to working in partnership with a range of specialist professionals to provide care for up to six children and young people between the ages of 11-15, who present with a range of challenging and complex needs. We are actively recruiting for 2 dedicated and passionate Team Leaders to oversee a group of key workers to ensure they are working in the context of the AMBIT model to ensure that the young people s wishes, and choices are always considered. The Team Leaders will carry out managerial tasks such as day to day shift management reflective supervision, and any other appropriate duties as directed by the Registered or Deputy Manager. Working in the context of our AMBIT model, to take account of the choices, needs and wishes of each young person, promoting young people in their own plans and ensuring service user needs are always considered, taking into considerations their complex need and challenging behaviours. As a Team Leader you will be responsible to plan, evaluate, implement, and review individual plans to enhance the capabilities and independence of the service users. Maintaining records of incidents, accidents and near misses for young people and employees in accordance with Haslemere s policies and procedures accurately and to organise duty rotas to ensure that the needs of the young people are always met. Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible. Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact (url removed) About You You will have a commitment to delivering the highest quality care and support to children and young people. Prepared to go the extra mile, with a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team and autonomously under your own supervision. Essential skills and qualities include the ability to work well under pressure, using initiative, demonstrate patience and understanding with an overriding enthusiasm for wanting to support and help children and young people to thrive. It is imperative that you possess extensive knowledge of writing/reviewing home policies and procedures, and thorough knowledge of Ofsted readiness and be able to support the Registered Manager and the Deputy Manager. Previous experience of working in a residential or school setting, a Health and Social Care NVQ qualification of level 3 and above, a flexibility in relation to the needs of the duty rota and an availability to work weekdays, weekends, public holidays and sleep in. It is essential that all candidates must already possess a Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma or be willing to complete a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare within 18 months of employment. For a full overview of the job responsibilities and Person Specification please see attached job description.
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We ll be celebrating all this and more as the rebel borough when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the Role Haslemere is a multi-agency residential assessment service dedicated to working in partnership with a range of specialist professionals to provide care for up to six children and young people between the ages of 11-15, who present with a range of challenging and complex needs. We are actively recruiting for 2 dedicated and passionate Team Leaders to oversee a group of key workers to ensure they are working in the context of the AMBIT model to ensure that the young people s wishes, and choices are always considered. The Team Leaders will carry out managerial tasks such as day to day shift management reflective supervision, and any other appropriate duties as directed by the Registered or Deputy Manager. Working in the context of our AMBIT model, to take account of the choices, needs and wishes of each young person, promoting young people in their own plans and ensuring service user needs are always considered, taking into considerations their complex need and challenging behaviours. As a Team Leader you will be responsible to plan, evaluate, implement, and review individual plans to enhance the capabilities and independence of the service users. Maintaining records of incidents, accidents and near misses for young people and employees in accordance with Haslemere s policies and procedures accurately and to organise duty rotas to ensure that the needs of the young people are always met. Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible. Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact (url removed) About You You will have a commitment to delivering the highest quality care and support to children and young people. Prepared to go the extra mile, with a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team and autonomously under your own supervision. Essential skills and qualities include the ability to work well under pressure, using initiative, demonstrate patience and understanding with an overriding enthusiasm for wanting to support and help children and young people to thrive. It is imperative that you possess extensive knowledge of writing/reviewing home policies and procedures, and thorough knowledge of Ofsted readiness and be able to support the Registered Manager and the Deputy Manager. Previous experience of working in a residential or school setting, a Health and Social Care NVQ qualification of level 3 and above, a flexibility in relation to the needs of the duty rota and an availability to work weekdays, weekends, public holidays and sleep in. It is essential that all candidates must already possess a Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma or be willing to complete a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare within 18 months of employment. For a full overview of the job responsibilities and Person Specification please see attached job description.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - ASYE applications are welcome Salary: Up to £36,420 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. Location: Recruiting social workers across South Wales - Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire, Swansea, RCT, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Caerphilly and Newport Covering Area: Cymru South This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru South . Our office is based in Bridgend and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Kara Thomas - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMHP
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - ASYE applications are welcome Salary: Up to £36,420 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. Location: Recruiting social workers across South Wales - Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire, Swansea, RCT, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Caerphilly and Newport Covering Area: Cymru South This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru South . Our office is based in Bridgend and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Kara Thomas - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMHP
Social Worker Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £41,511 - £47,754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Shute End/Home Working, Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 30/03/2025 at 23:00 Reference: 712902 We have a fantastic opportunity available for a highly motivated Social Worker to join our proactive WEST locality Social Care Team in Adult Social Care, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, permanent basis. As the Social Worker, you will work across a broad range of specialisms which includes working with older people, those with physical disabilities, people with long-term health conditions such as self-neglect, dementia and hoarders and people with low mental health. You will experience direct work with customers and collaborative working, alongside diverse teams including the EAST Social Care Team, First Contact Duty Team, Reviews, Hospital Discharge, OT's and TEC. There is an excellent opportunity to specialise and advance within a certain field, such as dementia, substance misuse, complex neurological conditions, older people, self-neglect, or physical disabilities. We want to see you thrive at Wokingham Borough Council, and pride ourselves on the opportunities to train and progress throughout your career. We offer flexible working arrangements, with the option to hybrid work between home and the office in addition to the necessary in-person meetings and assessments. Benefits Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline A range of local & lifestyle discounts Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes And much more! Key Responsibilities To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess or reassess the needs of customers and their carer's, offering access to support services in line with their eligible needs. To proactively contribute to the develop of the team, working creatively to support strong local networks to help identify how specific the needs of our customers could be met in different ways. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged and heard. To promote a strengths-based model of care and approach to assessing a broad range of needs, in line with the Care Act 2014. To ensure that you bring forward good ideas, offer creative solutions, challenge areas where the Council can improve, and to contribute to the Council's ongoing success. Candidate Requirements Social Work qualification (degree or diploma) and registered with Social Work England. Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car). Experience of using standard Microsoft programs and specialist client record systems Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hodge, Team Manager Ongoing Support Team, Closing date: Sunday 30th March pm Interviews: TBC If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Social Worker Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £41,511 - £47,754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Shute End/Home Working, Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 30/03/2025 at 23:00 Reference: 712902 We have a fantastic opportunity available for a highly motivated Social Worker to join our proactive WEST locality Social Care Team in Adult Social Care, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, permanent basis. As the Social Worker, you will work across a broad range of specialisms which includes working with older people, those with physical disabilities, people with long-term health conditions such as self-neglect, dementia and hoarders and people with low mental health. You will experience direct work with customers and collaborative working, alongside diverse teams including the EAST Social Care Team, First Contact Duty Team, Reviews, Hospital Discharge, OT's and TEC. There is an excellent opportunity to specialise and advance within a certain field, such as dementia, substance misuse, complex neurological conditions, older people, self-neglect, or physical disabilities. We want to see you thrive at Wokingham Borough Council, and pride ourselves on the opportunities to train and progress throughout your career. We offer flexible working arrangements, with the option to hybrid work between home and the office in addition to the necessary in-person meetings and assessments. Benefits Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline A range of local & lifestyle discounts Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes And much more! Key Responsibilities To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess or reassess the needs of customers and their carer's, offering access to support services in line with their eligible needs. To proactively contribute to the develop of the team, working creatively to support strong local networks to help identify how specific the needs of our customers could be met in different ways. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged and heard. To promote a strengths-based model of care and approach to assessing a broad range of needs, in line with the Care Act 2014. To ensure that you bring forward good ideas, offer creative solutions, challenge areas where the Council can improve, and to contribute to the Council's ongoing success. Candidate Requirements Social Work qualification (degree or diploma) and registered with Social Work England. Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car). Experience of using standard Microsoft programs and specialist client record systems Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hodge, Team Manager Ongoing Support Team, Closing date: Sunday 30th March pm Interviews: TBC If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Children's Services Team Leader Location: Hertfordshire Home/onsite (you will be expected to be in our services in the Hertfordshire area) Contract: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,350 per annum. Additional overtime is regularly available About us: LCS are a leading provider of semi-independent accommodation and support for young people leaving care. Our aim is to support young people towards living independently and to achieve their dreams and aspirations. We provide young people with high quality accommodation and support them to live safely. We support young people aged 16 and over, a number of whom have complex needs including dealing with experiences of trauma and/or loss. About you: You will join our management team responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. The primary tasks will include supervising a team of support workers as well as undertake some direct support work yourself. You will be given excellent support and coaching from one our experienced Operations Managers, including regular supervision and formal training opportunities. You will hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Have experience of working with young people affected by experiences of trauma and loss Have experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues Knowledge and experience in staff management Must be able to work well under pressure and to time limited deadlines Have good skills in building relationships and keeping young people at the centre of service thinking and planning Must have excellent leadership skills Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle Main responsibilities: To provide keywork to a number of young people, so that they achieve their aspirations and are supported to become independent To provide management including regular individual and group supervisions to the support work team To represent the service positively to a variety of young people, their families and partner agencies To contribute to our Out of Hours Duty Rota To ensure staffing rotas are prepared well in advance and to ensure cover in the event of staff absence/sickness To contribute to leading the team in delivering a safe and high quality service, including chairing regular team meetings and modelling a positive and child-centred culture To write, assess and review the quality of Initial Needs and Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Critical Incident Reports To deputise for the Operations Manager as required To communicate with young people and their parents/carers, to empower them to make informed decisions and to advocate on their behalf when appropriate To maintain contact with the young person's parents/carers where appropriate and in consultation with the responsible local authority To maintain appropriate links with the community in which the young person is placed To support young people to access education, employment and volunteering opportunities Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Accredited Training Employee Discount Scheme Pension Scheme LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMMP
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Children's Services Team Leader Location: Hertfordshire Home/onsite (you will be expected to be in our services in the Hertfordshire area) Contract: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,350 per annum. Additional overtime is regularly available About us: LCS are a leading provider of semi-independent accommodation and support for young people leaving care. Our aim is to support young people towards living independently and to achieve their dreams and aspirations. We provide young people with high quality accommodation and support them to live safely. We support young people aged 16 and over, a number of whom have complex needs including dealing with experiences of trauma and/or loss. About you: You will join our management team responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. The primary tasks will include supervising a team of support workers as well as undertake some direct support work yourself. You will be given excellent support and coaching from one our experienced Operations Managers, including regular supervision and formal training opportunities. You will hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Have experience of working with young people affected by experiences of trauma and loss Have experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues Knowledge and experience in staff management Must be able to work well under pressure and to time limited deadlines Have good skills in building relationships and keeping young people at the centre of service thinking and planning Must have excellent leadership skills Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle Main responsibilities: To provide keywork to a number of young people, so that they achieve their aspirations and are supported to become independent To provide management including regular individual and group supervisions to the support work team To represent the service positively to a variety of young people, their families and partner agencies To contribute to our Out of Hours Duty Rota To ensure staffing rotas are prepared well in advance and to ensure cover in the event of staff absence/sickness To contribute to leading the team in delivering a safe and high quality service, including chairing regular team meetings and modelling a positive and child-centred culture To write, assess and review the quality of Initial Needs and Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Critical Incident Reports To deputise for the Operations Manager as required To communicate with young people and their parents/carers, to empower them to make informed decisions and to advocate on their behalf when appropriate To maintain contact with the young person's parents/carers where appropriate and in consultation with the responsible local authority To maintain appropriate links with the community in which the young person is placed To support young people to access education, employment and volunteering opportunities Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Accredited Training Employee Discount Scheme Pension Scheme LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMMP
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team in the Greater Manchester area. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE What's on offer? Up to £45,718Mileage coverageRetention PaymentGenerous Annual LeaveContinuous Training Development About the team This team protects children from abuse and maltreatment. They prevent harm to children's health or development by ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. This employer supports training and development and is committed to providing the staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. Job type : Full-time Samantha Cunningham What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team in the Greater Manchester area. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE What's on offer? Up to £45,718Mileage coverageRetention PaymentGenerous Annual LeaveContinuous Training Development About the team This team protects children from abuse and maltreatment. They prevent harm to children's health or development by ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. This employer supports training and development and is committed to providing the staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. Job type : Full-time Samantha Cunningham What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation
Assistant Director - Education and Inclusion Competitive Salary up to £98,204 depending upon experience Are you a dynamic strategic leader in Education and Inclusion? This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Solihull as we continue to progress our transformation journey through innovation and positive change. We are committed to being ambitious in the way that we will work with children, young people, their families, and carers working with education, health and other key partners. We are looking for an experienced and forward-looking senior leader to join us as Assistant Director for Education and Inclusion. With senior experience of SEND and education, you'll continue to improve, develop and lead our work to drive outcomes for children and young people including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Reporting directly to the Director of Public Health, Education and Inclusion and supporting the DCS in the delivery of the council's statutory responsibilities for children and young people, you will lead the vision and values we uphold to ensure that Solihull is a place where every child and young person has a great chance to succeed and achieve their full potential. As Assistant Director for Education and Inclusion, you will oversee the management, quality delivery and performance of key services including our services for children with SEND, education place planning and improvement and arrangements to support inclusion of all learners including those who are not in school. You will have excellent leadership and partnership skills, able to work effectively with senior leaders including early years, schools and colleges, social care, health and the voluntary and community sector. You'll have a solutions-focused outlook and the ability to work with others to develop and deploy innovative approaches to improve outcomes for children and young people, through co-design. The role will focus on providing the leadership and expertise to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of key services and to develop and implement strategic partnership plans to drive continuous improvement in a context of changing policy legislation and practice. You will have a proven track record of improving and/or leading successful children's services in education and inclusion. To be considered for this post, you will also need to demonstrate: Relevant degree or membership of an appropriate professional institute or substantial relevant equivalent experience. Experience working in a senior leadership post, relevant to SEND and education. Substantial and proven experience in improving outcomes, with a particular focus on SEND outcomes, for children and young people. Experience of complex and significant budget management and delivery of value for money solutions Effective leadership and management experience across a range of services and with multiple stakeholders Ability to work effectively within a multiple accountability environment and, in particular, a political environment, establishing a positive relationship with partners, Councillors, MPs and Ministers Very strong communication, influencing, negotiation and problem solving skills. If you have a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes and the energy, passion, drive and skills to help deliver better futures for our children and young people of Solihull, then we'd really like to hear from you. In return we offer: Flexible working, and agile working arrangements. Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10-days additional leave per year. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service. Family and carer friendly policies. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme. To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact: Ruth Tennant, Director Public Health, Education & Inclusion - / Closing Date: 9 March 2025 Interviews will be held on 3 April 2025. Candidates will be required to complete online Psychometric assessments prior to the interview as part of the recruitment process. This post will require an Enhanced DBS check. An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This is an essential car user post as the demands of the job make it operationally essential and there is a contractual requirement to make a suitable vehicle available to ensure the requirements of the job can be carried out effectively. Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner/have access to a suitable vehicle, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Attached documents Job Description & Person Specification
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Assistant Director - Education and Inclusion Competitive Salary up to £98,204 depending upon experience Are you a dynamic strategic leader in Education and Inclusion? This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Solihull as we continue to progress our transformation journey through innovation and positive change. We are committed to being ambitious in the way that we will work with children, young people, their families, and carers working with education, health and other key partners. We are looking for an experienced and forward-looking senior leader to join us as Assistant Director for Education and Inclusion. With senior experience of SEND and education, you'll continue to improve, develop and lead our work to drive outcomes for children and young people including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Reporting directly to the Director of Public Health, Education and Inclusion and supporting the DCS in the delivery of the council's statutory responsibilities for children and young people, you will lead the vision and values we uphold to ensure that Solihull is a place where every child and young person has a great chance to succeed and achieve their full potential. As Assistant Director for Education and Inclusion, you will oversee the management, quality delivery and performance of key services including our services for children with SEND, education place planning and improvement and arrangements to support inclusion of all learners including those who are not in school. You will have excellent leadership and partnership skills, able to work effectively with senior leaders including early years, schools and colleges, social care, health and the voluntary and community sector. You'll have a solutions-focused outlook and the ability to work with others to develop and deploy innovative approaches to improve outcomes for children and young people, through co-design. The role will focus on providing the leadership and expertise to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of key services and to develop and implement strategic partnership plans to drive continuous improvement in a context of changing policy legislation and practice. You will have a proven track record of improving and/or leading successful children's services in education and inclusion. To be considered for this post, you will also need to demonstrate: Relevant degree or membership of an appropriate professional institute or substantial relevant equivalent experience. Experience working in a senior leadership post, relevant to SEND and education. Substantial and proven experience in improving outcomes, with a particular focus on SEND outcomes, for children and young people. Experience of complex and significant budget management and delivery of value for money solutions Effective leadership and management experience across a range of services and with multiple stakeholders Ability to work effectively within a multiple accountability environment and, in particular, a political environment, establishing a positive relationship with partners, Councillors, MPs and Ministers Very strong communication, influencing, negotiation and problem solving skills. If you have a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes and the energy, passion, drive and skills to help deliver better futures for our children and young people of Solihull, then we'd really like to hear from you. In return we offer: Flexible working, and agile working arrangements. Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10-days additional leave per year. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service. Family and carer friendly policies. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme. To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact: Ruth Tennant, Director Public Health, Education & Inclusion - / Closing Date: 9 March 2025 Interviews will be held on 3 April 2025. Candidates will be required to complete online Psychometric assessments prior to the interview as part of the recruitment process. This post will require an Enhanced DBS check. An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This is an essential car user post as the demands of the job make it operationally essential and there is a contractual requirement to make a suitable vehicle available to ensure the requirements of the job can be carried out effectively. Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner/have access to a suitable vehicle, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Attached documents Job Description & Person Specification
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - ASYE applications are welcome Salary: Up to £36,420 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. Location: Recruiting social workers across South Wales - Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire, Swansea, RCT, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Caerphilly and Newport Covering Area: Cymru South This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru South . Our office is based in Bridgend and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Kara Thomas - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMHP
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - ASYE applications are welcome Salary: Up to £36,420 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. Location: Recruiting social workers across South Wales - Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire, Swansea, RCT, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Caerphilly and Newport Covering Area: Cymru South This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru South . Our office is based in Bridgend and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Kara Thomas - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMHP
Children's Services Team Leader Location: Hertfordshire Home/onsite (you will be expected to be in our services in the Hertfordshire area) Contract: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,350 per annum. Additional overtime is regularly available About us: LCS are a leading provider of semi-independent accommodation and support for young people leaving care. Our aim is to support young people towards living independently and to achieve their dreams and aspirations. We provide young people with high quality accommodation and support them to live safely. We support young people aged 16 and over, a number of whom have complex needs including dealing with experiences of trauma and/or loss. About you: You will join our management team responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. The primary tasks will include supervising a team of support workers as well as undertake some direct support work yourself. You will be given excellent support and coaching from one our experienced Operations Managers, including regular supervision and formal training opportunities. You will hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Have experience of working with young people affected by experiences of trauma and loss Have experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues Knowledge and experience in staff management Must be able to work well under pressure and to time limited deadlines Have good skills in building relationships and keeping young people at the centre of service thinking and planning Must have excellent leadership skills Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle Main responsibilities: To provide keywork to a number of young people, so that they achieve their aspirations and are supported to become independent To provide management including regular individual and group supervisions to the support work team To represent the service positively to a variety of young people, their families and partner agencies To contribute to our Out of Hours Duty Rota To ensure staffing rotas are prepared well in advance and to ensure cover in the event of staff absence/sickness To contribute to leading the team in delivering a safe and high quality service, including chairing regular team meetings and modelling a positive and child-centred culture To write, assess and review the quality of Initial Needs and Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Critical Incident Reports To deputise for the Operations Manager as required To communicate with young people and their parents/carers, to empower them to make informed decisions and to advocate on their behalf when appropriate To maintain contact with the young person's parents/carers where appropriate and in consultation with the responsible local authority To maintain appropriate links with the community in which the young person is placed To support young people to access education, employment and volunteering opportunities Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Accredited Training Employee Discount Scheme Pension Scheme LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMMP
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Children's Services Team Leader Location: Hertfordshire Home/onsite (you will be expected to be in our services in the Hertfordshire area) Contract: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,350 per annum. Additional overtime is regularly available About us: LCS are a leading provider of semi-independent accommodation and support for young people leaving care. Our aim is to support young people towards living independently and to achieve their dreams and aspirations. We provide young people with high quality accommodation and support them to live safely. We support young people aged 16 and over, a number of whom have complex needs including dealing with experiences of trauma and/or loss. About you: You will join our management team responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. The primary tasks will include supervising a team of support workers as well as undertake some direct support work yourself. You will be given excellent support and coaching from one our experienced Operations Managers, including regular supervision and formal training opportunities. You will hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Have experience of working with young people affected by experiences of trauma and loss Have experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues Knowledge and experience in staff management Must be able to work well under pressure and to time limited deadlines Have good skills in building relationships and keeping young people at the centre of service thinking and planning Must have excellent leadership skills Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle Main responsibilities: To provide keywork to a number of young people, so that they achieve their aspirations and are supported to become independent To provide management including regular individual and group supervisions to the support work team To represent the service positively to a variety of young people, their families and partner agencies To contribute to our Out of Hours Duty Rota To ensure staffing rotas are prepared well in advance and to ensure cover in the event of staff absence/sickness To contribute to leading the team in delivering a safe and high quality service, including chairing regular team meetings and modelling a positive and child-centred culture To write, assess and review the quality of Initial Needs and Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Critical Incident Reports To deputise for the Operations Manager as required To communicate with young people and their parents/carers, to empower them to make informed decisions and to advocate on their behalf when appropriate To maintain contact with the young person's parents/carers where appropriate and in consultation with the responsible local authority To maintain appropriate links with the community in which the young person is placed To support young people to access education, employment and volunteering opportunities Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Accredited Training Employee Discount Scheme Pension Scheme LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMMP
