Residential Childcare Support Worker Full Time/Permanent: Full-time, permanent Unqualified Salary: Base salary of £23,063.04 earning up to £30,807.04 with sleep in shifts. Qualified Salary (full diploma Level 4 qualified upgraded from Level 3): Base salary of £25,565.54 earning up to £33,309.54 with sleep in shifts. Location: Bournemouth Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation Who are we? Budwood, a part of Polaris Community, are a local business providing Residential Care and Support to children and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties as well as social and emotional mental health. Our young people here may have experienced adverse childhood experiences and so the aim of the service is to provide them with a stable comfortable home. As such, they will receive high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe as well as guidance to enable them to learn new skills to help with a successful transition to independence and adulthood. We are looking for passionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our homes in Bournemouth. You will be a part of a team that provide flexible and individual care packages towards all our children and young adults. Working for Budwood, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. All staff are trained in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting to best aid your understanding and ability to provide young people with the best support possible. Main Duties and Requirements: Experience of working with children and young people as well as understanding of the issues that face young people in care Flexibility in your availability as you will be required to work 7 x 24 hour shifts including sleep ins over a 3 week rotation- 09:00am- 09:30am the following day Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people To work well as part of a team and must be able to accept direction and guidance Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma Have a full UK driving licence and car as this role will involve travelling. Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Benefits of working for Budwood: A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night Up to 6 week's holiday per year All meals on duty are provided Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Promotion opportunities Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support Budwood Limited 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
Apr 08, 2024
Full time
Residential Childcare Support Worker Full Time/Permanent: Full-time, permanent Unqualified Salary: Base salary of £23,063.04 earning up to £30,807.04 with sleep in shifts. Qualified Salary (full diploma Level 4 qualified upgraded from Level 3): Base salary of £25,565.54 earning up to £33,309.54 with sleep in shifts. Location: Bournemouth Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation Who are we? Budwood, a part of Polaris Community, are a local business providing Residential Care and Support to children and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties as well as social and emotional mental health. Our young people here may have experienced adverse childhood experiences and so the aim of the service is to provide them with a stable comfortable home. As such, they will receive high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe as well as guidance to enable them to learn new skills to help with a successful transition to independence and adulthood. We are looking for passionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our homes in Bournemouth. You will be a part of a team that provide flexible and individual care packages towards all our children and young adults. Working for Budwood, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. All staff are trained in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting to best aid your understanding and ability to provide young people with the best support possible. Main Duties and Requirements: Experience of working with children and young people as well as understanding of the issues that face young people in care Flexibility in your availability as you will be required to work 7 x 24 hour shifts including sleep ins over a 3 week rotation- 09:00am- 09:30am the following day Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people To work well as part of a team and must be able to accept direction and guidance Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma Have a full UK driving licence and car as this role will involve travelling. Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Benefits of working for Budwood: A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night Up to 6 week's holiday per year All meals on duty are provided Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Promotion opportunities Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support Budwood Limited 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
Sustaining Phase Family Support Worker Salary: 20,316 to 23,316 Hours: 37.5 hours (Working hours are Monday to Friday with evening and weekend cover needed to meet the service user needs) Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2 & Employee Discount Scheme Base Location: Mansfield, working a hybrid model of 2 days per week in the office (Please note this is a community role so although the office base is Mansfield you need to able to travel to the below locations) Covering Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & Derby About Us Polaris Children's Services are an established children's services provider that delivers innovative and outcomes-based services, offering real value and building brighter futures for as many children, young people and families as possible. Working across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby, STARS provides intensive support to children and young people to step down from residential to fostering placements, to stabilise existing fostering placements, to support reunification home, and to divert children and young people from the edge of care. Requirements Please note this is a Community Role so although the office base is Mansfield you need to be able to travel to Nottingham, Nottinghamshire or Derby Experience of working with children and families in a home visiting role and/ or delivering in a parenting programme. Ability to work as part of a professional network (including foster carers, social workers, schools) to advocate for the families wishes and feelings Be willing to engage in learning and development to support your role as a Family Support Worker to deliver an evidenced based therapeutic programme Be based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire or Derby to support community visits in the area. Have a full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Support families who have received services under the Cohort C Reunification and Cohort D Edge of Care programme Provide an evidenced therapeutic programme to parents/carers in the community to support placement stability Listen and respond sensitively and appropriately to children, young people and their parents or carers to support them to achieve positive changes To have regular contact with the child or young person and/or parents or carers including face-to-face and telephone contact Ensuring the service delivered promotes equality, diversity, and rights for all individuals associated with the service Delivering the service according to the required model as laid out in the Operating Manual Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children, young people and their families (including foster carers), ensuring services are 'joined up' in approach Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. INDCOMHP
Apr 08, 2024
Full time
Sustaining Phase Family Support Worker Salary: 20,316 to 23,316 Hours: 37.5 hours (Working hours are Monday to Friday with evening and weekend cover needed to meet the service user needs) Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2 & Employee Discount Scheme Base Location: Mansfield, working a hybrid model of 2 days per week in the office (Please note this is a community role so although the office base is Mansfield you need to able to travel to the below locations) Covering Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & Derby About Us Polaris Children's Services are an established children's services provider that delivers innovative and outcomes-based services, offering real value and building brighter futures for as many children, young people and families as possible. Working across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby, STARS provides intensive support to children and young people to step down from residential to fostering placements, to stabilise existing fostering placements, to support reunification home, and to divert children and young people from the edge of care. Requirements Please note this is a Community Role so although the office base is Mansfield you need to be able to travel to Nottingham, Nottinghamshire or Derby Experience of working with children and families in a home visiting role and/ or delivering in a parenting programme. Ability to work as part of a professional network (including foster carers, social workers, schools) to advocate for the families wishes and feelings Be willing to engage in learning and development to support your role as a Family Support Worker to deliver an evidenced based therapeutic programme Be based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire or Derby to support community visits in the area. Have a full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Support families who have received services under the Cohort C Reunification and Cohort D Edge of Care programme Provide an evidenced therapeutic programme to parents/carers in the community to support placement stability Listen and respond sensitively and appropriately to children, young people and their parents or carers to support them to achieve positive changes To have regular contact with the child or young person and/or parents or carers including face-to-face and telephone contact Ensuring the service delivered promotes equality, diversity, and rights for all individuals associated with the service Delivering the service according to the required model as laid out in the Operating Manual Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children, young people and their families (including foster carers), ensuring services are 'joined up' in approach Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. INDCOMHP
Advanced Social Worker Salary: £46,041 - £52,116 Grade: PO4/PO5 Hours per Week: 36 Nature of Employment: Permanent DBS Required: Enhanced Location: Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3EB. Job Reference: R About Us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these on our website. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been in established in the borough for over ten years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. Key Responsibilities: To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming Looked After or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Telephone: Interviews for this job will be held 15th and 16th May 2024. Closing Date: 2 nd May 2024
Apr 06, 2024
Full time
Advanced Social Worker Salary: £46,041 - £52,116 Grade: PO4/PO5 Hours per Week: 36 Nature of Employment: Permanent DBS Required: Enhanced Location: Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3EB. Job Reference: R About Us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these on our website. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been in established in the borough for over ten years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. Key Responsibilities: To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming Looked After or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Telephone: Interviews for this job will be held 15th and 16th May 2024. Closing Date: 2 nd May 2024
About the Role NMP's are integral members of our multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services. Offering care for presenting clients, prescribing and/or making amendments to prescriptions of opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications, they take a lead role in developing the prescribing clinic, acting as a point of contact for other workers and partner agencies around prescribing issues. Duties of the role Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for service users. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice. Priorities health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed. Assess, update, and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles. Communicate effectively with service users and careers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Essential Criteria Candidates must be a Qualified pharmacist with current GPhC registration or First level registered nurse with a current PIN or a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber Benefits of the working for this employer 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service Half day each week from Home for CPD Flexible working arrangements Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme Protected CPD time Free access to the RCNi learning platform Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
Apr 05, 2024
Full time
About the Role NMP's are integral members of our multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services. Offering care for presenting clients, prescribing and/or making amendments to prescriptions of opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications, they take a lead role in developing the prescribing clinic, acting as a point of contact for other workers and partner agencies around prescribing issues. Duties of the role Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for service users. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice. Priorities health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed. Assess, update, and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles. Communicate effectively with service users and careers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Essential Criteria Candidates must be a Qualified pharmacist with current GPhC registration or First level registered nurse with a current PIN or a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber Benefits of the working for this employer 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service Half day each week from Home for CPD Flexible working arrangements Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme Protected CPD time Free access to the RCNi learning platform Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
Advanced Social Worker Salary: £46,041 - £52,116 Grade: PO4/PO5 Hours per Week: 36 Nature of Employment: Permanent DBS Required: Enhanced Location: Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3EB. Job Reference: R About Us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these on our website. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been in established in the borough for over ten years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. Key Responsibilities: 1. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. 2. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming Looked After or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. 3. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. 4. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: 1. To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. 2. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. 3. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. 4. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: 1. Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. 2. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. 3. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Telephone: Interviews for this job will be held 15th and 16th May 2024. Closing Date: 2 nd May 2024
Apr 05, 2024
Full time
Advanced Social Worker Salary: £46,041 - £52,116 Grade: PO4/PO5 Hours per Week: 36 Nature of Employment: Permanent DBS Required: Enhanced Location: Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3EB. Job Reference: R About Us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these on our website. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been in established in the borough for over ten years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. Key Responsibilities: 1. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. 2. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming Looked After or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. 3. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. 4. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: 1. To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. 2. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. 3. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. 4. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: 1. Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. 2. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. 3. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Telephone: Interviews for this job will be held 15th and 16th May 2024. Closing Date: 2 nd May 2024
Home-based supervising social worker - Fostering Charity Salary up to 36,000 - 39,000 + Home working allowance and OOH allowance NonStop Social Care is currently working with a Home-based Fostering Charity in East Midlands. I am currently recruiting for a home-based supervising social worker for their team. The charity is a remote work-force that prides themselves in offering remote opportunities to social workers and improved work-life balance through constant support and great working environment. Responsibilities The home-based supervising social worker will be responsible of low caseload of 10-12 stable families in East Midlands. The families will require from time to time supervision which you will have to travel for in person. In person supervision will be every other month. There is also the chance to conduct virtual visits when possible. Requirements Please apply if: - you are a Qualified Social Worker - you have 2-3 years of working knowledge of the supervising social worker role - you must reside in one of those areas: Northamptonshire, Leicester, Peterborough, Central Milton Keynes Benefits Work for a fostering charity Not for profit! Great work life balance through continuous support and remote working Supportive management, always there to answer your calls Team meetings are being done virtually Mileage is reimbursed from home to where you have to travel Well-being days with the team where everyone gets together for fun activities Organisation that puts children first in everything they do Therapeutic Fostering approach Outstanding Ofsted You can apply via this web-site or send it directly to (url removed).
Apr 02, 2024
Full time
Home-based supervising social worker - Fostering Charity Salary up to 36,000 - 39,000 + Home working allowance and OOH allowance NonStop Social Care is currently working with a Home-based Fostering Charity in East Midlands. I am currently recruiting for a home-based supervising social worker for their team. The charity is a remote work-force that prides themselves in offering remote opportunities to social workers and improved work-life balance through constant support and great working environment. Responsibilities The home-based supervising social worker will be responsible of low caseload of 10-12 stable families in East Midlands. The families will require from time to time supervision which you will have to travel for in person. In person supervision will be every other month. There is also the chance to conduct virtual visits when possible. Requirements Please apply if: - you are a Qualified Social Worker - you have 2-3 years of working knowledge of the supervising social worker role - you must reside in one of those areas: Northamptonshire, Leicester, Peterborough, Central Milton Keynes Benefits Work for a fostering charity Not for profit! Great work life balance through continuous support and remote working Supportive management, always there to answer your calls Team meetings are being done virtually Mileage is reimbursed from home to where you have to travel Well-being days with the team where everyone gets together for fun activities Organisation that puts children first in everything they do Therapeutic Fostering approach Outstanding Ofsted You can apply via this web-site or send it directly to (url removed).
Home-based supervising social worker - Fostering Charity Salary up to 36,000 - 39,000 + Home working allowance and OOH allowance NonStop Social Care is currently working with a Home-based Fostering Charity in East Midlands. I am currently recruiting for a home-based supervising social worker for their team. The charity is a remote work-force that prides themselves in offering remote opportunities to social workers and improved work-life balance through constant support and great working environment. Responsibilities The home-based supervising social worker will be responsible of low caseload of 10-12 stable families in East Midlands. The families will require from time to time supervision which you will have to travel for in person. In person supervision will be every other month. There is also the chance to conduct virtual visits when possible. Requirements Please apply if: - you are a Qualified Social Worker - you have 2-3 years of working knowledge of the supervising social worker role - you must reside in one of those areas: Northamptonshire, Leicester, Peterborough, Central Milton Keynes Benefits Work for a fostering charity Not for profit! Great work life balance through continuous support and remote working Supportive management, always there to answer your calls Team meetings are being done virtually Mileage is reimbursed from home to where you have to travel Well-being days with the team where everyone gets together for fun activities Organisation that puts children first in everything they do Therapeutic Fostering approach Outstanding Ofsted You can apply via this web-site or send it directly to (url removed).
Apr 02, 2024
Full time
Home-based supervising social worker - Fostering Charity Salary up to 36,000 - 39,000 + Home working allowance and OOH allowance NonStop Social Care is currently working with a Home-based Fostering Charity in East Midlands. I am currently recruiting for a home-based supervising social worker for their team. The charity is a remote work-force that prides themselves in offering remote opportunities to social workers and improved work-life balance through constant support and great working environment. Responsibilities The home-based supervising social worker will be responsible of low caseload of 10-12 stable families in East Midlands. The families will require from time to time supervision which you will have to travel for in person. In person supervision will be every other month. There is also the chance to conduct virtual visits when possible. Requirements Please apply if: - you are a Qualified Social Worker - you have 2-3 years of working knowledge of the supervising social worker role - you must reside in one of those areas: Northamptonshire, Leicester, Peterborough, Central Milton Keynes Benefits Work for a fostering charity Not for profit! Great work life balance through continuous support and remote working Supportive management, always there to answer your calls Team meetings are being done virtually Mileage is reimbursed from home to where you have to travel Well-being days with the team where everyone gets together for fun activities Organisation that puts children first in everything they do Therapeutic Fostering approach Outstanding Ofsted You can apply via this web-site or send it directly to (url removed).
Home-based supervising social worker - Fostering Charity Salary up to 36,000 - 39,000 + Home working allowance and OOH allowance NonStop Social Care is currently working with a Home-based Fostering Charity in East Midlands. I am currently recruiting for a home-based supervising social worker for their team. The charity is a remote work-force that prides themselves in offering remote opportunities to social workers and improved work-life balance through constant support and great working environment. Responsibilities The home-based supervising social worker will be responsible of low caseload of 10-12 stable families in East Midlands. The families will require from time to time supervision which you will have to travel for in person. In person supervision will be every other month. There is also the chance to conduct virtual visits when possible. Requirements Please apply if: - you are a Qualified Social Worker - you have 2-3 years of working knowledge of the supervising social worker role - you must reside in one of those areas: Northamptonshire, Leicester, Peterborough, Central Milton Keynes Benefits Work for a fostering charity Not for profit! Great work life balance through continuous support and remote working Supportive management, always there to answer your calls Team meetings are being done virtually Mileage is reimbursed from home to where you have to travel Well-being days with the team where everyone gets together for fun activities Organisation that puts children first in everything they do Therapeutic Fostering approach Outstanding Ofsted You can apply via this web-site or send it directly to (url removed).
Apr 02, 2024
Full time
Home-based supervising social worker - Fostering Charity Salary up to 36,000 - 39,000 + Home working allowance and OOH allowance NonStop Social Care is currently working with a Home-based Fostering Charity in East Midlands. I am currently recruiting for a home-based supervising social worker for their team. The charity is a remote work-force that prides themselves in offering remote opportunities to social workers and improved work-life balance through constant support and great working environment. Responsibilities The home-based supervising social worker will be responsible of low caseload of 10-12 stable families in East Midlands. The families will require from time to time supervision which you will have to travel for in person. In person supervision will be every other month. There is also the chance to conduct virtual visits when possible. Requirements Please apply if: - you are a Qualified Social Worker - you have 2-3 years of working knowledge of the supervising social worker role - you must reside in one of those areas: Northamptonshire, Leicester, Peterborough, Central Milton Keynes Benefits Work for a fostering charity Not for profit! Great work life balance through continuous support and remote working Supportive management, always there to answer your calls Team meetings are being done virtually Mileage is reimbursed from home to where you have to travel Well-being days with the team where everyone gets together for fun activities Organisation that puts children first in everything they do Therapeutic Fostering approach Outstanding Ofsted You can apply via this web-site or send it directly to (url removed).
Residential Childcare Support Worker Full Time/Permanent: 42 hours per week Salary: Up to £29,357.40 - £30,295.20 per annum (including sleep ins) Location: Headsnook, Brampton (as well as other locations in Carlisle) North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. As a Residential Support Worker there is a high expectation placed on you to be "strong, committed and passionate" about your role. The young people are at the centre of everything we do - both for and with them. You are a role model, a listening ear, a warm and approachable person and potentially someone who could inspire and make a massive and significant impact on a young person's life, their choices, who they are and who they can be! You need to promote, support and facilitate the creation of "happy memories" and have fun with them to do so. We are currently seeking permanent Support Workers to join our team who have a warm and approachable manner, and feel they can make a significant impact on a young person's life in how they recover from early life experiences. Main Duties In each home we have detailed shift planners/diaries/handover documents that will outline the specific daily duties and tasks that you will be required to complete, these will be specific to whether it is term-time (school days) or during holiday periods as some of the tasks will differ. The following is a summary of some of your duties during term-time Supporting all of the boys daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene routines, meals, either school runs or activities Supporting room cleans/developing of life skills/independence, promoting socialisation and supporting bed-time routines Attending medical/other appointments Supporting the plans on the activity planners Completion of day sheets for the boys and working with them on their targets Completing handover documents/ tasks Completion of all daily paperwork Completing budgeting requirements Completion of daily room checks and daily housecleaning tasks Complete any food/other shopping needs, including meal preparation and kitchen hygiene/laundry duties Completion of any specific checks such as COSHH, Fire Checks/Car checks Liaising and building appropriate relationships with the families, working to find out about special dates for boys and ensuring these are noted/marked, sorting and planning family time contacts As well as completing the daily tasks, your role will also include being a Keyworker. This should be a privileged role for you with our boys, try to think out of the box and do that little bit extra to help create special occasions and opportunities for them, build strong bonds, show and display warmth, empathy and genuine care. All Applicants must have: Flexibility in your availability is a must as the role will involve sleep in nights and shift work of 14 hours - typically 2 full days on, 2 days off. Rotating start times of 08:00, 12:00, 14:00 Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established Children's service who will offer you: A sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night Up to 6 week's holiday per year A rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm) All meals on duty are provided Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Access to qualifications (Including Diploma 3/Diploma 5) Promotion opportunities Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Apr 01, 2024
Full time
Residential Childcare Support Worker Full Time/Permanent: 42 hours per week Salary: Up to £29,357.40 - £30,295.20 per annum (including sleep ins) Location: Headsnook, Brampton (as well as other locations in Carlisle) North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. As a Residential Support Worker there is a high expectation placed on you to be "strong, committed and passionate" about your role. The young people are at the centre of everything we do - both for and with them. You are a role model, a listening ear, a warm and approachable person and potentially someone who could inspire and make a massive and significant impact on a young person's life, their choices, who they are and who they can be! You need to promote, support and facilitate the creation of "happy memories" and have fun with them to do so. We are currently seeking permanent Support Workers to join our team who have a warm and approachable manner, and feel they can make a significant impact on a young person's life in how they recover from early life experiences. Main Duties In each home we have detailed shift planners/diaries/handover documents that will outline the specific daily duties and tasks that you will be required to complete, these will be specific to whether it is term-time (school days) or during holiday periods as some of the tasks will differ. The following is a summary of some of your duties during term-time Supporting all of the boys daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene routines, meals, either school runs or activities Supporting room cleans/developing of life skills/independence, promoting socialisation and supporting bed-time routines Attending medical/other appointments Supporting the plans on the activity planners Completion of day sheets for the boys and working with them on their targets Completing handover documents/ tasks Completion of all daily paperwork Completing budgeting requirements Completion of daily room checks and daily housecleaning tasks Complete any food/other shopping needs, including meal preparation and kitchen hygiene/laundry duties Completion of any specific checks such as COSHH, Fire Checks/Car checks Liaising and building appropriate relationships with the families, working to find out about special dates for boys and ensuring these are noted/marked, sorting and planning family time contacts As well as completing the daily tasks, your role will also include being a Keyworker. This should be a privileged role for you with our boys, try to think out of the box and do that little bit extra to help create special occasions and opportunities for them, build strong bonds, show and display warmth, empathy and genuine care. All Applicants must have: Flexibility in your availability is a must as the role will involve sleep in nights and shift work of 14 hours - typically 2 full days on, 2 days off. Rotating start times of 08:00, 12:00, 14:00 Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established Children's service who will offer you: A sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night Up to 6 week's holiday per year A rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm) All meals on duty are provided Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Access to qualifications (Including Diploma 3/Diploma 5) Promotion opportunities Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Team Leader - Residential Children's Home Contract- Full Time/Permanent - 42 hours per week Salary: Entry Level Salary: £28,613.52 to Experienced Salary: £29,159.52 (including sleep ins) Location : Headsnook, Brampton (as well as other locations in Carlisle) Specific Hours: 42 hours per week- Shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Team Leader to join our services based in Carlisle. North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. The role of a Team Leader is to share in creating a purposeful, caring, therapeutic, learning environment for our young people, by the application of high professional standards of care and support for the young person's social, emotional and/or behavioural needs, and mental health and learning difficulties. Your Attributes: As a Therapeutic Residential Team Leader, your qualities of being decisive, highly attuned and consistent will positively benefit the vulnerable children we care for. We welcome applications from experienced individuals who seek to deepen their therapeutic care knowledge and help develop the practice of others in utilising the PACE model and Therapeutic Parenting approaches. Can you inspire your team? Will you use curiosity and empathy to help validate a child's life story? Have you an approachable leadership style? Your ability to make key therapeutic interventions throughout the day will guide your team in adopting best practice. Recognising trauma and how it can manifest within a child and using your knowledge of child development will help the recovery, progression and ability for a child to live a full life and gain an independent, healthy future. Are you Ready to supervise and support the continued professional development of a small team of staff? Willing and competent to lead a shift, making well-judged decisions in line with care plans? Knowledgeable in therapeutic interventions and an experienced key worker? Able to deputise for the Registered Manager in holiday periods? Main duties: To provide support/advice for staff as required and manage the daily running of the team. To support and deputise for deputy manager as and when required. To carry out supervisions of individuals and support for key workers. To manage monies for activities. To manage the daily needs of the children. To monitor and check staff they carry out their duties. To take part in rostered sleep-in duties, as required. To develop programmes that will improve children's progress and interaction. To view the full list of duties, click apply now to visit our jobs portal. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. Benefits: A sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm). 6 weeks annual leave entitlement. Company pension Progression in professional development opportunity, through an HABC level 5 diploma in leadership and management residential care. Access to our Employee Discount Scheme, including discounts at various well-known retail companies Access to wellbeing supports via our Employee Assistance Programme Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support Overtime and additional holiday pay at Christmas day and New Year's Day. Career progression opportunities Comprehensive annual training including: Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, The Whole Brain Child Model. "Staff follow a research-based therapeutic approach to parenting. Staff use their sensitivity and empathy to successfully help children validate their feelings, feel accepted and well cared for." - Ofsted Outstanding 2018 North Lakes 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. INDRESHP
Apr 01, 2024
Full time
Team Leader - Residential Children's Home Contract- Full Time/Permanent - 42 hours per week Salary: Entry Level Salary: £28,613.52 to Experienced Salary: £29,159.52 (including sleep ins) Location : Headsnook, Brampton (as well as other locations in Carlisle) Specific Hours: 42 hours per week- Shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Team Leader to join our services based in Carlisle. North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. The role of a Team Leader is to share in creating a purposeful, caring, therapeutic, learning environment for our young people, by the application of high professional standards of care and support for the young person's social, emotional and/or behavioural needs, and mental health and learning difficulties. Your Attributes: As a Therapeutic Residential Team Leader, your qualities of being decisive, highly attuned and consistent will positively benefit the vulnerable children we care for. We welcome applications from experienced individuals who seek to deepen their therapeutic care knowledge and help develop the practice of others in utilising the PACE model and Therapeutic Parenting approaches. Can you inspire your team? Will you use curiosity and empathy to help validate a child's life story? Have you an approachable leadership style? Your ability to make key therapeutic interventions throughout the day will guide your team in adopting best practice. Recognising trauma and how it can manifest within a child and using your knowledge of child development will help the recovery, progression and ability for a child to live a full life and gain an independent, healthy future. Are you Ready to supervise and support the continued professional development of a small team of staff? Willing and competent to lead a shift, making well-judged decisions in line with care plans? Knowledgeable in therapeutic interventions and an experienced key worker? Able to deputise for the Registered Manager in holiday periods? Main duties: To provide support/advice for staff as required and manage the daily running of the team. To support and deputise for deputy manager as and when required. To carry out supervisions of individuals and support for key workers. To manage monies for activities. To manage the daily needs of the children. To monitor and check staff they carry out their duties. To take part in rostered sleep-in duties, as required. To develop programmes that will improve children's progress and interaction. To view the full list of duties, click apply now to visit our jobs portal. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. Benefits: A sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm). 6 weeks annual leave entitlement. Company pension Progression in professional development opportunity, through an HABC level 5 diploma in leadership and management residential care. Access to our Employee Discount Scheme, including discounts at various well-known retail companies Access to wellbeing supports via our Employee Assistance Programme Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support Overtime and additional holiday pay at Christmas day and New Year's Day. Career progression opportunities Comprehensive annual training including: Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, The Whole Brain Child Model. "Staff follow a research-based therapeutic approach to parenting. Staff use their sensitivity and empathy to successfully help children validate their feelings, feel accepted and well cared for." - Ofsted Outstanding 2018 North Lakes 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. INDRESHP
Social Worker - Older Adult Mental Health Team Location: Slough Salary: Up to 44,470 per annum Are you a dedicated and seasoned Social Worker looking for a chance to contribute to the Older Adult Mental Health Team at Slough Council? Join us in making a tangible impact on the lives of older individuals within our community. Responsibilities: Perform thorough evaluations of the mental health and social care requirements of older individuals in the community. Create and execute personalized care plans in collaboration with service users, their families, and fellow professionals, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care. Offer therapeutic interventions and assistance to enhance the mental health and overall well-being of older adults, empowering them to maintain their independence and quality of life. Forge close partnerships with allied agencies, including healthcare services and voluntary organizations, to synchronize support and services for older adults with intricate needs. Advocate for the rights and concerns of older adults, ensuring their voices are acknowledged and valued in decision-making processes. Maintain precise and current documentation in compliance with statutory mandates and council protocols. Participate in team gatherings, case discussions, and training sessions to enrich professional growth and service provision. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Considerable experience in mental health services, preferably focusing on older adults. Thorough comprehension of the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and other pertinent legislation and policies governing social work practice. Proficient in assessment and intervention techniques, with the capability to devise and execute effective care plans. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging with service users, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Dedication to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery. Capacity to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and autonomously as needed. Possession of a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for community travel. If you possess a fervent commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of older adults and fulfill the specified criteria, we encourage you to apply for this enriching opportunity with Slough Council. To apply, please contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, (phone number removed)
Mar 31, 2024
Full time
Social Worker - Older Adult Mental Health Team Location: Slough Salary: Up to 44,470 per annum Are you a dedicated and seasoned Social Worker looking for a chance to contribute to the Older Adult Mental Health Team at Slough Council? Join us in making a tangible impact on the lives of older individuals within our community. Responsibilities: Perform thorough evaluations of the mental health and social care requirements of older individuals in the community. Create and execute personalized care plans in collaboration with service users, their families, and fellow professionals, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care. Offer therapeutic interventions and assistance to enhance the mental health and overall well-being of older adults, empowering them to maintain their independence and quality of life. Forge close partnerships with allied agencies, including healthcare services and voluntary organizations, to synchronize support and services for older adults with intricate needs. Advocate for the rights and concerns of older adults, ensuring their voices are acknowledged and valued in decision-making processes. Maintain precise and current documentation in compliance with statutory mandates and council protocols. Participate in team gatherings, case discussions, and training sessions to enrich professional growth and service provision. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Considerable experience in mental health services, preferably focusing on older adults. Thorough comprehension of the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and other pertinent legislation and policies governing social work practice. Proficient in assessment and intervention techniques, with the capability to devise and execute effective care plans. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging with service users, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Dedication to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery. Capacity to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and autonomously as needed. Possession of a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for community travel. If you possess a fervent commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of older adults and fulfill the specified criteria, we encourage you to apply for this enriching opportunity with Slough Council. To apply, please contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, (phone number removed)
We are looking for Qualified Level 3 experienced Children's Residential staff in Knowsley, Merseyside. We have work in Prescot, Huyton and Cronton. About the service Children are cared for 365 days of the year within the homes. Our client want to give the young people the best experiences and do this by taking the young people away for extended periods of time to caravans in Wales, as well as other holiday destinations , and would like staff members to be able to share these experiences with them by supporting them on these trips Requirements Experience of direct work with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties Diploma Level 3/4 Children and Young People's Workforce or recognised professional qualification in therapeutic work with young people. Shifts Shifts are a mixture of 12 hour day or waking night shifts, with the occasional sleep in shift which can be 9am until 8pm or 8pm until 9.15am with a little variation across the sites. You will be contracted to 35 hours per week which equates to around 3 shifts per week and the potential for additional shifts is available. Rotas are completed a minimum of 4 weeks in advance and are designed to meet the needs of the young people but we can be flexible to meet the needs of our team and understand the work/family balance.
Mar 31, 2024
Full time
We are looking for Qualified Level 3 experienced Children's Residential staff in Knowsley, Merseyside. We have work in Prescot, Huyton and Cronton. About the service Children are cared for 365 days of the year within the homes. Our client want to give the young people the best experiences and do this by taking the young people away for extended periods of time to caravans in Wales, as well as other holiday destinations , and would like staff members to be able to share these experiences with them by supporting them on these trips Requirements Experience of direct work with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties Diploma Level 3/4 Children and Young People's Workforce or recognised professional qualification in therapeutic work with young people. Shifts Shifts are a mixture of 12 hour day or waking night shifts, with the occasional sleep in shift which can be 9am until 8pm or 8pm until 9.15am with a little variation across the sites. You will be contracted to 35 hours per week which equates to around 3 shifts per week and the potential for additional shifts is available. Rotas are completed a minimum of 4 weeks in advance and are designed to meet the needs of the young people but we can be flexible to meet the needs of our team and understand the work/family balance.
Qualified Social Worker - Children Looked After (CLA) Team Are you a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in care? We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our Children Looked After (CLA) Team in Slough. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support and care to children and young people who are in the care system. Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and young people in care, ensuring their needs are met and risks are appropriately managed. Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with children, young people, and their families to promote their well-being and support their individual needs. Provide direct intervention and support to children and young people, including advocacy, counselling, and therapeutic services. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as foster carers, schools, healthcare professionals, and legal representatives, to ensure the holistic care and support of children and young people. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including case notes, reports, and relevant documentation, in accordance with statutory requirements and departmental policies. Attend case conferences, reviews, and court hearings as required, representing the best interests of children and young people. Keep abreast of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices, ensuring compliance and professional development. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with a recognized social work qualification and active registration with the appropriate regulatory body. (SWE/HCPC) Demonstrated experience working within a Children Looked After (CLA) Team or a similar setting, managing complex cases and delivering high-quality services. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection, safeguarding, and looked after children. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Generous annual leave entitlement and public holidays. Pension scheme and access to employee benefits programs. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. If you are passionate about improving the lives of children in care and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For mor info on tis or any other opportunities in Slough, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Mar 31, 2024
Full time
Qualified Social Worker - Children Looked After (CLA) Team Are you a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in care? We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our Children Looked After (CLA) Team in Slough. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support and care to children and young people who are in the care system. Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and young people in care, ensuring their needs are met and risks are appropriately managed. Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with children, young people, and their families to promote their well-being and support their individual needs. Provide direct intervention and support to children and young people, including advocacy, counselling, and therapeutic services. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as foster carers, schools, healthcare professionals, and legal representatives, to ensure the holistic care and support of children and young people. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including case notes, reports, and relevant documentation, in accordance with statutory requirements and departmental policies. Attend case conferences, reviews, and court hearings as required, representing the best interests of children and young people. Keep abreast of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices, ensuring compliance and professional development. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with a recognized social work qualification and active registration with the appropriate regulatory body. (SWE/HCPC) Demonstrated experience working within a Children Looked After (CLA) Team or a similar setting, managing complex cases and delivering high-quality services. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection, safeguarding, and looked after children. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Generous annual leave entitlement and public holidays. Pension scheme and access to employee benefits programs. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. If you are passionate about improving the lives of children in care and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For mor info on tis or any other opportunities in Slough, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Supervising Social Worker - Therapeutic IFA 39,000 per annum + 1,200 allowance NonStop Care is working with a well-established Independent Fostering Agency in Gloucester, in order to help them recruit for a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be joining a therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating and a very good reputation. They provide therapeutic training to all of their Social Workers and foster carers. You will be receiving regular individual and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapist. Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of 13 foster families, located around Gloucester. Extra duties include, preparing reports for fostering panels, providing or arranging training and development opportunities for foster carers and ensuring that the foster care program is compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Benefits: The Supervising Social Worker will have the flexibility to do some of the work from home, which will allow you to have a better work/life balance which can make it easier to juggle family commitments, personal interests, and work responsibilities. You will have access to ongoing training and support, which will allow you to progress your career with them. Other benefits include: Annual Leave - 27 days + Bank Holidays Mileage Allowance of 45p Per Mile Medicash Life Assurance Scheme Please apply if: You are a Qualified Social Worker You have experience in Fostering You drive If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site. Speak soon and as always, if any of these roles do not seem quite right for you, but you would like to have a conversation about other Social Care roles or would like any further advice on Social Care roles throughout the UK please contact NonStop Care on (phone number removed) (Extension 3174), and ask for William Carey, or fell free to connect with me on LinkedIn (William Anthony Carey).
Mar 31, 2024
Full time
Supervising Social Worker - Therapeutic IFA 39,000 per annum + 1,200 allowance NonStop Care is working with a well-established Independent Fostering Agency in Gloucester, in order to help them recruit for a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be joining a therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating and a very good reputation. They provide therapeutic training to all of their Social Workers and foster carers. You will be receiving regular individual and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapist. Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of 13 foster families, located around Gloucester. Extra duties include, preparing reports for fostering panels, providing or arranging training and development opportunities for foster carers and ensuring that the foster care program is compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Benefits: The Supervising Social Worker will have the flexibility to do some of the work from home, which will allow you to have a better work/life balance which can make it easier to juggle family commitments, personal interests, and work responsibilities. You will have access to ongoing training and support, which will allow you to progress your career with them. Other benefits include: Annual Leave - 27 days + Bank Holidays Mileage Allowance of 45p Per Mile Medicash Life Assurance Scheme Please apply if: You are a Qualified Social Worker You have experience in Fostering You drive If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site. Speak soon and as always, if any of these roles do not seem quite right for you, but you would like to have a conversation about other Social Care roles or would like any further advice on Social Care roles throughout the UK please contact NonStop Care on (phone number removed) (Extension 3174), and ask for William Carey, or fell free to connect with me on LinkedIn (William Anthony Carey).
Supervising Social Worker - Therapeutic IFA 39,000 per annum + 1,200 allowance NonStop Care is working with a well-established Independent Fostering Agency in Whistable, in order to help them recruit for a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be joining a therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating and a very good reputation. They provide therapeutic training to all of their Social Workers and foster carers. You will be receiving regular individual and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapist. Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of 13 foster families, located around Whistable, Kent. Extra duties include, preparing reports for fostering panels, providing or arranging training and development opportunities for foster carers and ensuring that the foster care program is compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Benefits: The Supervising Social Worker will have the flexibility to do some of the work from home, which will allow you to have a better work/life balance which can make it easier to juggle family commitments, personal interests, and work responsibilities. You will have access to ongoing training and support, which will allow you to progress your career with them. Other benefits include: Annual Leave - 27 days + Bank Holidays Mileage Allowance of 45p Per Mile Medicash Life Assurance Scheme Please apply if: You are a Qualified Social Worker You have experience in Fostering You drive If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site. Speak soon and as always, if any of these roles do not seem quite right for you, but you would like to have a conversation about other Social Care roles or would like any further advice on Social Care roles throughout the UK please contact NonStop Care on (phone number removed) (Extension 3174), and ask for William Carey, or fell free to connect with me on LinkedIn (William Anthony Carey).
Mar 31, 2024
Full time
Supervising Social Worker - Therapeutic IFA 39,000 per annum + 1,200 allowance NonStop Care is working with a well-established Independent Fostering Agency in Whistable, in order to help them recruit for a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be joining a therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating and a very good reputation. They provide therapeutic training to all of their Social Workers and foster carers. You will be receiving regular individual and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapist. Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of 13 foster families, located around Whistable, Kent. Extra duties include, preparing reports for fostering panels, providing or arranging training and development opportunities for foster carers and ensuring that the foster care program is compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Benefits: The Supervising Social Worker will have the flexibility to do some of the work from home, which will allow you to have a better work/life balance which can make it easier to juggle family commitments, personal interests, and work responsibilities. You will have access to ongoing training and support, which will allow you to progress your career with them. Other benefits include: Annual Leave - 27 days + Bank Holidays Mileage Allowance of 45p Per Mile Medicash Life Assurance Scheme Please apply if: You are a Qualified Social Worker You have experience in Fostering You drive If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site. Speak soon and as always, if any of these roles do not seem quite right for you, but you would like to have a conversation about other Social Care roles or would like any further advice on Social Care roles throughout the UK please contact NonStop Care on (phone number removed) (Extension 3174), and ask for William Carey, or fell free to connect with me on LinkedIn (William Anthony Carey).
Your new company Our client is has a long history in child protection and they provide high-quality therapeutic childcare which helps these young people learn to deal with their past experiences and prepare for the future. They often present challenging behaviours which is the result of previous significant abuse and early negative experiences. They pride themselves on putting these young people first, and demonstrate their ethos of Passion, Integrity and Caring. They are looking for someone who believes that everyone deserves the right to be safe and to have the chance to live a happy, safe and secure life. Your new role You will be supporting the Registered manager in overseeing the care and development of the young people in your care - which means responsibility for all care services and strategic planning and all day to day management matters. You will be contributing to the normal development through provision of a healthy lifestyle, a variety of different activities and be a consistent, caring adult role model. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within a similar setting and the drive and enthusiasm to provide the very best care to help turn around the lives of these young people and give them every opportunity to succeed in life. You will need a clean driving licence and be qualified to NVQ 3 in childcare. What you'll get in return A happy working environment and a friendly, supportive team. Our client value their staff and offer ongoing personal development and learning, They will work closely with you to develop your own professional development programme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 31, 2024
Full time
Your new company Our client is has a long history in child protection and they provide high-quality therapeutic childcare which helps these young people learn to deal with their past experiences and prepare for the future. They often present challenging behaviours which is the result of previous significant abuse and early negative experiences. They pride themselves on putting these young people first, and demonstrate their ethos of Passion, Integrity and Caring. They are looking for someone who believes that everyone deserves the right to be safe and to have the chance to live a happy, safe and secure life. Your new role You will be supporting the Registered manager in overseeing the care and development of the young people in your care - which means responsibility for all care services and strategic planning and all day to day management matters. You will be contributing to the normal development through provision of a healthy lifestyle, a variety of different activities and be a consistent, caring adult role model. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within a similar setting and the drive and enthusiasm to provide the very best care to help turn around the lives of these young people and give them every opportunity to succeed in life. You will need a clean driving licence and be qualified to NVQ 3 in childcare. What you'll get in return A happy working environment and a friendly, supportive team. Our client value their staff and offer ongoing personal development and learning, They will work closely with you to develop your own professional development programme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company Our client is has a long history in child protection and they provide high-quality therapeutic childcare which helps these young people learn to deal with their past experiences and prepare for the future. They often present challenging behaviours which is the result of previous significant abuse and early negative experiences. They pride themselves on putting these young people first, and demonstrate their ethos of Passion, Integrity and Caring. They are looking for someone who believes that everyone deserves the right to be safe and to have the chance to live a happy, safe and secure life. Your new role You will be supporting the Registered manager in overseeing the care and development of the young people in your care - which means responsibility for all care services and strategic planning and all day to day management matters. You will be contributing to the normal development through provision of a healthy lifestyle, a variety of different activities and be a consistent, caring adult role model. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within a similar setting and the drive and enthusiasm to provide the very best care to help turn around the lives of these young people and give them every opportunity to succeed in life. You will need a clean driving licence and be qualified to NVQ 3 in childcare. What you'll get in return A happy working environment and a friendly, supportive team. Our client value their staff and offer ongoing personal development and learning, They will work closely with you to develop your own professional development programme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 31, 2024
Full time
Your new company Our client is has a long history in child protection and they provide high-quality therapeutic childcare which helps these young people learn to deal with their past experiences and prepare for the future. They often present challenging behaviours which is the result of previous significant abuse and early negative experiences. They pride themselves on putting these young people first, and demonstrate their ethos of Passion, Integrity and Caring. They are looking for someone who believes that everyone deserves the right to be safe and to have the chance to live a happy, safe and secure life. Your new role You will be supporting the Registered manager in overseeing the care and development of the young people in your care - which means responsibility for all care services and strategic planning and all day to day management matters. You will be contributing to the normal development through provision of a healthy lifestyle, a variety of different activities and be a consistent, caring adult role model. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within a similar setting and the drive and enthusiasm to provide the very best care to help turn around the lives of these young people and give them every opportunity to succeed in life. You will need a clean driving licence and be qualified to NVQ 3 in childcare. What you'll get in return A happy working environment and a friendly, supportive team. Our client value their staff and offer ongoing personal development and learning, They will work closely with you to develop your own professional development programme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Supervising social worker with Therapeutic IFA Salary up to 39,000 + 1200 car allowance negotiable depending on experience NonStop Social Care is looking for a Supervising social worker with a Therapeutic IFA in W. Malling Kent. The fostering agency has Good Ofsted which combines a creative, reflective therapeutic approach supporting foster families in Kent. This is a national Fostering Agency with great reputation and well-known for therapeutic approach. Responsibilities The supervising social worker with Therapeutic IFA will supervise a caseload of foster families across Kent, more specifically in Rochester, Gilingham and Sittingbourne. Requirements Please apply if: - you are a Qualified Social Worker - you have knowledge and working experience as a fostering social worker/supervising social worker/independent fostering social worker Benefits Permanent contract - offers stability Full-time hours Salary is 39,000 + 12000 car allowance Well-established dynamic forward thinking Agency Career development, support into senior roles Therapeutic Good Ofsted Clustered caseload in Rochester, Gilingham and Sittingbourne You can apply via this web-site or send it directly to (url removed).
Mar 30, 2024
Full time
Supervising social worker with Therapeutic IFA Salary up to 39,000 + 1200 car allowance negotiable depending on experience NonStop Social Care is looking for a Supervising social worker with a Therapeutic IFA in W. Malling Kent. The fostering agency has Good Ofsted which combines a creative, reflective therapeutic approach supporting foster families in Kent. This is a national Fostering Agency with great reputation and well-known for therapeutic approach. Responsibilities The supervising social worker with Therapeutic IFA will supervise a caseload of foster families across Kent, more specifically in Rochester, Gilingham and Sittingbourne. Requirements Please apply if: - you are a Qualified Social Worker - you have knowledge and working experience as a fostering social worker/supervising social worker/independent fostering social worker Benefits Permanent contract - offers stability Full-time hours Salary is 39,000 + 12000 car allowance Well-established dynamic forward thinking Agency Career development, support into senior roles Therapeutic Good Ofsted Clustered caseload in Rochester, Gilingham and Sittingbourne You can apply via this web-site or send it directly to (url removed).
Title: Lead Practitioner - Mental Health Team for Older Adults Location: Slough Salary: Up to 50,500 per annum Do you have extensive experience as a Social Worker and a profound commitment to enhancing the mental health and well-being of older adults? Join us at Slough Council as the Lead Practitioner for our Mental Health Team dedicated to older people and drive positive change within our community. Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in alignment with best practices and organizational objectives. Oversee the assessment process for older adults experiencing mental health challenges, ensuring thorough evaluations and personalized care plans are developed collaboratively with service users and their families. Set an example by providing therapeutic interventions and support to older adults, promoting independence, dignity, and an improved quality of life. Act as a liaison between the team and external agencies, fostering collaborative relationships to facilitate seamless access to services and resources for older adults with complex needs. Advocate for the rights and interests of older adults within the community, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes and their needs are championed. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, adhering to statutory requirements and council policies, while also providing support and guidance to team members in record-keeping practices. Facilitate team meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with significant post-qualification experience in mental health services, particularly with older adults. In-depth understanding of relevant legislation and policies governing social work practice, including the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and safeguarding procedures. Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a multidisciplinary team to achieve shared objectives. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery, ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of older adults. Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel within the community. If you're ready to take on a rewarding leadership role and make a lasting impact on the lives of older adults in Slough, apply now to join our dedicated team. Please contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, (phone number removed).
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Title: Lead Practitioner - Mental Health Team for Older Adults Location: Slough Salary: Up to 50,500 per annum Do you have extensive experience as a Social Worker and a profound commitment to enhancing the mental health and well-being of older adults? Join us at Slough Council as the Lead Practitioner for our Mental Health Team dedicated to older people and drive positive change within our community. Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in alignment with best practices and organizational objectives. Oversee the assessment process for older adults experiencing mental health challenges, ensuring thorough evaluations and personalized care plans are developed collaboratively with service users and their families. Set an example by providing therapeutic interventions and support to older adults, promoting independence, dignity, and an improved quality of life. Act as a liaison between the team and external agencies, fostering collaborative relationships to facilitate seamless access to services and resources for older adults with complex needs. Advocate for the rights and interests of older adults within the community, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes and their needs are championed. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, adhering to statutory requirements and council policies, while also providing support and guidance to team members in record-keeping practices. Facilitate team meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with significant post-qualification experience in mental health services, particularly with older adults. In-depth understanding of relevant legislation and policies governing social work practice, including the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and safeguarding procedures. Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a multidisciplinary team to achieve shared objectives. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery, ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of older adults. Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel within the community. If you're ready to take on a rewarding leadership role and make a lasting impact on the lives of older adults in Slough, apply now to join our dedicated team. Please contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, (phone number removed).
Residential Childcare Worker Are you looking to make a difference to a child s life, provide positive experiences and act as a role model to the future generations? Are you patient, understanding and prepared to support and care for vulnerable children affected by trauma and complex needs? Do you want to work for a business who really values the effort and experience you bring to the role? We have two unique children's home located close to each other in Bournemouth, supporting children with learning disabilities to feel safe, not just in their homes but also in the surrounding area. Our team is dedicated to supporting children's individual hobbies, needs, and skills and making meaningful memories. We are looking to recruit dynamic, innovative, caring, and experienced Children's Support Workers to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in children s lives, as well as furthering your current Children s Care experience. We can offer Full Time or Part time hours depending on your availability We understand how important it is to feel valued and stable at work. This is why we feel it is essential to invest in our team s professional and personal growth. We are dedicated to making our team feel supported and encouraged to grow with us. We offer our Experienced Children s Support Workers: For qualified Support workers, £31,812.30 per annum (Qualified NVQ Level 3 in Residential child care or equivalent): Completed Level 3 in residential childcare £12.45 per hour (£24,277.50 per year for full time hours) Additional sleep-in shifts available paid at £63 per night amounting to £7,534.80 per annum Childrens Support workers earn up to £31,227.30 per annum (Not-qualified): Support workers without Level 3 in residential childcare basic rate of pay from £12.15 per hour (£23,692.50 per year for full time hours) Additional sleep-in shifts available paid at £63 per night amounting to £7,534.80 per annum As a Children s Support Worker you will be responsible for: Acting as a corporate parent to care for, support and meet the needs of the children Cooking, cleaning, assisting with homework and participating in activities Safeguarding and promoting welfare of children To ensure all paperwork is completed to a high standard Supporting Children and young people with appointments/health checks Other Benefits offered: Loyalty pay rise for one year of service, Fully funded training Progression opportunities Be eligible to sign up to the Blue Light discount Card Casual dress Meals provided on shift 3 week rolling rota Staff events Regular recognition Referral programme Company shift car The home will use a therapeutic approach and will use the PACE model of parenting in order to support our children and young people who have experienced trauma and difficulties. Therefore experience working with children in a support setting is essential. The successful candidate will have: At least 1 year experience working with Children Full driving licence NVQ Level 3 in residential childcare (or equivalent) Hours : 3 week rolling rota (work 1 in 3 weekends) 15.5 hour shifts Sleep- ins
Mar 23, 2024
Full time
Residential Childcare Worker Are you looking to make a difference to a child s life, provide positive experiences and act as a role model to the future generations? Are you patient, understanding and prepared to support and care for vulnerable children affected by trauma and complex needs? Do you want to work for a business who really values the effort and experience you bring to the role? We have two unique children's home located close to each other in Bournemouth, supporting children with learning disabilities to feel safe, not just in their homes but also in the surrounding area. Our team is dedicated to supporting children's individual hobbies, needs, and skills and making meaningful memories. We are looking to recruit dynamic, innovative, caring, and experienced Children's Support Workers to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in children s lives, as well as furthering your current Children s Care experience. We can offer Full Time or Part time hours depending on your availability We understand how important it is to feel valued and stable at work. This is why we feel it is essential to invest in our team s professional and personal growth. We are dedicated to making our team feel supported and encouraged to grow with us. We offer our Experienced Children s Support Workers: For qualified Support workers, £31,812.30 per annum (Qualified NVQ Level 3 in Residential child care or equivalent): Completed Level 3 in residential childcare £12.45 per hour (£24,277.50 per year for full time hours) Additional sleep-in shifts available paid at £63 per night amounting to £7,534.80 per annum Childrens Support workers earn up to £31,227.30 per annum (Not-qualified): Support workers without Level 3 in residential childcare basic rate of pay from £12.15 per hour (£23,692.50 per year for full time hours) Additional sleep-in shifts available paid at £63 per night amounting to £7,534.80 per annum As a Children s Support Worker you will be responsible for: Acting as a corporate parent to care for, support and meet the needs of the children Cooking, cleaning, assisting with homework and participating in activities Safeguarding and promoting welfare of children To ensure all paperwork is completed to a high standard Supporting Children and young people with appointments/health checks Other Benefits offered: Loyalty pay rise for one year of service, Fully funded training Progression opportunities Be eligible to sign up to the Blue Light discount Card Casual dress Meals provided on shift 3 week rolling rota Staff events Regular recognition Referral programme Company shift car The home will use a therapeutic approach and will use the PACE model of parenting in order to support our children and young people who have experienced trauma and difficulties. Therefore experience working with children in a support setting is essential. The successful candidate will have: At least 1 year experience working with Children Full driving licence NVQ Level 3 in residential childcare (or equivalent) Hours : 3 week rolling rota (work 1 in 3 weekends) 15.5 hour shifts Sleep- ins