The Service & Team: Team Managers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your management and leadership career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We have a range of exciting opportunities leading and managing our high performing social work and multi-disciplinary children's social care teams. Across our teams we have a range of skilled professionals including Family Workers, Targeted Youth Worker, Psychologists and Functional Family Therapists working alongside our social work staff. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our Team Managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate strong leadership skills, learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that they need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall's location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. The Role: We have opportunities for passionate, committed Team Manager's across Cornwall available within: 1. Mid Team - Children In Care This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: We have opportunities for experienced social work managers with a track record of effective management, and also experienced social workers looking to take the first step into a Team Manager role. You will need to be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, with substantial experience in statutory social work with children and families. You will be able to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice and have a track record of practice that improves the lives of children. You will have evidence of post qualifying learning in child and family social work to demonstrate your specialism as a Child and Family Social Worker, preferably at Masters level or equivalent. You will have significant experience of evidence-based practice with children and families and the expertise and approach to effectively supervise and manage social workers and other social care practitioners. You will be working alongside Advanced Practitioners within your teams supporting practice, learning and development of our Social Workers and social care professionals.
Jun 07, 2025
Full time
The Service & Team: Team Managers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your management and leadership career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We have a range of exciting opportunities leading and managing our high performing social work and multi-disciplinary children's social care teams. Across our teams we have a range of skilled professionals including Family Workers, Targeted Youth Worker, Psychologists and Functional Family Therapists working alongside our social work staff. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our Team Managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate strong leadership skills, learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that they need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall's location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. The Role: We have opportunities for passionate, committed Team Manager's across Cornwall available within: 1. Mid Team - Children In Care This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: We have opportunities for experienced social work managers with a track record of effective management, and also experienced social workers looking to take the first step into a Team Manager role. You will need to be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, with substantial experience in statutory social work with children and families. You will be able to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice and have a track record of practice that improves the lives of children. You will have evidence of post qualifying learning in child and family social work to demonstrate your specialism as a Child and Family Social Worker, preferably at Masters level or equivalent. You will have significant experience of evidence-based practice with children and families and the expertise and approach to effectively supervise and manage social workers and other social care practitioners. You will be working alongside Advanced Practitioners within your teams supporting practice, learning and development of our Social Workers and social care professionals.
Opus People Solutions Ltd
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Childrens Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Practitioner to join their Emergency Duty Team. The Emergency Duty team runs an out-of-hours service, responding to statutory emergencies and other social work matters within the childcare and adult arenas. The positions within the team are principal social worker roles. This is on a rota basis, and you will provide an emergency statutory social work duty service out-of-hours with minimal supervision. You will provide guidance and support to sessional and unqualified staff. You will take the lead in child protection investigations, adult safeguarding investigations and will undertake Mental Health Act assessments as Approved Mental Health Professionals, ensuring that services are delivered within the legislative and statutory planning frameworks, Government Guidance, the Trust's Core Values and Strategic Aims, and Service policies and procedures. The role includes assessing the needs of children and their families against the Departments agreed threshold criteria and in accordance with National Guidance with set timescales, the creation and implementation of culturally appropriate care plans that demonstrate flexibility and innovative use of resources, and which will fulfil the statutory requirements of the Department until the next working day. In a rewarding, diverse but complex environment, the team deals with a range of cases from child protection to mental health assessments, and decisions that need to be made in the context of each individual case to achieve optimum outcomes. You will need to evidence having the AMHP award; warranting can be arranged for any candidate able to demonstrate statutory requirements for continued approval to practice as an AMHP. (Whilst having the AMHP award is desirable it is not essential) You will be supported by an on-call Service Manager on each shift, and you will have regular formal and informal supervision by the team manager. The team hold monthly team meetings and have a team training profile that supports your professional development. If you thrive to make a difference and have 2 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Childrens Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Practitioner to join their Emergency Duty Team. The Emergency Duty team runs an out-of-hours service, responding to statutory emergencies and other social work matters within the childcare and adult arenas. The positions within the team are principal social worker roles. This is on a rota basis, and you will provide an emergency statutory social work duty service out-of-hours with minimal supervision. You will provide guidance and support to sessional and unqualified staff. You will take the lead in child protection investigations, adult safeguarding investigations and will undertake Mental Health Act assessments as Approved Mental Health Professionals, ensuring that services are delivered within the legislative and statutory planning frameworks, Government Guidance, the Trust's Core Values and Strategic Aims, and Service policies and procedures. The role includes assessing the needs of children and their families against the Departments agreed threshold criteria and in accordance with National Guidance with set timescales, the creation and implementation of culturally appropriate care plans that demonstrate flexibility and innovative use of resources, and which will fulfil the statutory requirements of the Department until the next working day. In a rewarding, diverse but complex environment, the team deals with a range of cases from child protection to mental health assessments, and decisions that need to be made in the context of each individual case to achieve optimum outcomes. You will need to evidence having the AMHP award; warranting can be arranged for any candidate able to demonstrate statutory requirements for continued approval to practice as an AMHP. (Whilst having the AMHP award is desirable it is not essential) You will be supported by an on-call Service Manager on each shift, and you will have regular formal and informal supervision by the team manager. The team hold monthly team meetings and have a team training profile that supports your professional development. If you thrive to make a difference and have 2 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.
We have an opportunity available for Qualified Social Worker who focuses on Safeguarding Children and are keen to use their creativity to deliver high quality in child focused practices. Location: Greater Manchester Pay rate - £37/Hr Your key responsibilities will include: You would be responsible for providing a quality service to our children in need of support and protection also or children with a reduced case load. The team completes Child and Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries and initiate care applications where required, as well as providing short term packages of support under child in need. You will have the opportunity to work intensively with families utilising a strength-based approach to practice that is creative and innovative and enables families to develop resilience and sustainability. You will strive to improve outcomes and the lived experience of our children. The quality of practice will be supported by regular supervision, excellent training opportunities and tools and resources readily available to assist in your day-to-day work. Reed are now offering a joining bonus of up to £250 for Qualified Social Workers. Terms apply. Essential Requirements: SWE Registered Must have at least two years of post-qualifying experience working with similar team Require UK Driving License Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant/Talent Acquisition Specialist Aftercare services delivered by Candidate Care Team Free CV building and Interview support Free DBS checks PAYE payroll option with addition benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more CPD contributions Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients Refer a friend scheme and earn up to £250 Supporting the Reed Foundation Which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010 Apply here!
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
We have an opportunity available for Qualified Social Worker who focuses on Safeguarding Children and are keen to use their creativity to deliver high quality in child focused practices. Location: Greater Manchester Pay rate - £37/Hr Your key responsibilities will include: You would be responsible for providing a quality service to our children in need of support and protection also or children with a reduced case load. The team completes Child and Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries and initiate care applications where required, as well as providing short term packages of support under child in need. You will have the opportunity to work intensively with families utilising a strength-based approach to practice that is creative and innovative and enables families to develop resilience and sustainability. You will strive to improve outcomes and the lived experience of our children. The quality of practice will be supported by regular supervision, excellent training opportunities and tools and resources readily available to assist in your day-to-day work. Reed are now offering a joining bonus of up to £250 for Qualified Social Workers. Terms apply. Essential Requirements: SWE Registered Must have at least two years of post-qualifying experience working with similar team Require UK Driving License Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant/Talent Acquisition Specialist Aftercare services delivered by Candidate Care Team Free CV building and Interview support Free DBS checks PAYE payroll option with addition benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more CPD contributions Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients Refer a friend scheme and earn up to £250 Supporting the Reed Foundation Which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010 Apply here!
We are looking for Qualified Social Worker to work with Child in Need and their families. Location - Greater Manchester Pay rate - £37PH Your key responsibilities will include: Families First (localities) is our dedicated CIN Service where you will work on a locality basis with children and families that require a social work assessment. We have developed a specialised service in this area of work to allow us to strengthen our assessment and planning for children in need and their families, raising the status of children in need and ensuring a consistent approach across the borough. It is also important that practitioners in this service can build relational partnerships that strengthen our work and enable the step down of plans where it is safe to do so and in the families' timescales. Reed are now offering a joining bonus of up to £250 for Qualified Social Workers. Terms apply. Essential Requirements: SWE Registered Must have at least two years of post-qualifying experience working with similar team Require UK Driving License Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant/Talent Acquisition Specialist Aftercare services delivered by Candidate Care Team Free CV building and Interview support Free DBS checks PAYE payroll option with addition benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more CPD contributions Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients Refer a friend scheme and earn up to £250 Supporting the Reed Foundation Which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010 Apply Today!
Dec 15, 2022
Full time
We are looking for Qualified Social Worker to work with Child in Need and their families. Location - Greater Manchester Pay rate - £37PH Your key responsibilities will include: Families First (localities) is our dedicated CIN Service where you will work on a locality basis with children and families that require a social work assessment. We have developed a specialised service in this area of work to allow us to strengthen our assessment and planning for children in need and their families, raising the status of children in need and ensuring a consistent approach across the borough. It is also important that practitioners in this service can build relational partnerships that strengthen our work and enable the step down of plans where it is safe to do so and in the families' timescales. Reed are now offering a joining bonus of up to £250 for Qualified Social Workers. Terms apply. Essential Requirements: SWE Registered Must have at least two years of post-qualifying experience working with similar team Require UK Driving License Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant/Talent Acquisition Specialist Aftercare services delivered by Candidate Care Team Free CV building and Interview support Free DBS checks PAYE payroll option with addition benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more CPD contributions Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients Refer a friend scheme and earn up to £250 Supporting the Reed Foundation Which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010 Apply Today!
Are you looking for the next step in your career? Are you a compassionate self-starter who is motivated by making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Friendship Works is a service providing volunteer adult mentors for vulnerable children and young people. Our mentors meet up with their mentees three weekends out of four for a minimum of two years. Established in 1977, Friendship Works is the UKs oldest mentoring service and a leader in attachment based mentoring services. We are currently supporting children and young people in Camden, Islington, Tower Hamlets, and Barent for vulnerable children and young people who are facing varied and multiple challenges in their lives. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner looking to join a supportive team open to fresh ideas and new approaches, to deliver vital support for vulnerable children and young people who are facing varied and multiple challenges in their lives. We are recruiting a caseworker to join our current team of five caseworkers, who are responsible for assessing childrens referrals and preparing children and families for the mentoring relationship. You will also undertake all aspects of recruitment, assessment, preparation and training of the volunteer mentors. Once the mentoring matches have been made, you will provide weekly supervision to the mentor in order to safeguard the child in the match and, but also to support the volunteer and to help maintain motivation Please email completed applications via the button below. Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which we consider acceptable. You will have a relevant professional qualification or substantial experience of working with children\/young people and familes, including experience of working within child protection procedures and the safeguarding of children. In addition, candidates need to have a sound knowledge of child development and attachment and resilience theories. Good communication skills are essential and previous experience of training and supervision would be an advantage as would experience of working with volunteers. If you can relate to the aims for this service and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you: A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme Career development opportunities A full induction and ongoing quality training The opportunity to become part of Family Action initiatives Flexible working hours Managed work-loads with regular supportive and reflective supervision To apply, please complete an application form and submit it to the email address specified on the job advert, or to visit our current vacancies page to apply. Submission inbox: neil.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Are you looking for the next step in your career? Are you a compassionate self-starter who is motivated by making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Friendship Works is a service providing volunteer adult mentors for vulnerable children and young people. Our mentors meet up with their mentees three weekends out of four for a minimum of two years. Established in 1977, Friendship Works is the UKs oldest mentoring service and a leader in attachment based mentoring services. We are currently supporting children and young people in Camden, Islington, Tower Hamlets, and Barent for vulnerable children and young people who are facing varied and multiple challenges in their lives. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner looking to join a supportive team open to fresh ideas and new approaches, to deliver vital support for vulnerable children and young people who are facing varied and multiple challenges in their lives. We are recruiting a caseworker to join our current team of five caseworkers, who are responsible for assessing childrens referrals and preparing children and families for the mentoring relationship. You will also undertake all aspects of recruitment, assessment, preparation and training of the volunteer mentors. Once the mentoring matches have been made, you will provide weekly supervision to the mentor in order to safeguard the child in the match and, but also to support the volunteer and to help maintain motivation Please email completed applications via the button below. Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which we consider acceptable. You will have a relevant professional qualification or substantial experience of working with children\/young people and familes, including experience of working within child protection procedures and the safeguarding of children. In addition, candidates need to have a sound knowledge of child development and attachment and resilience theories. Good communication skills are essential and previous experience of training and supervision would be an advantage as would experience of working with volunteers. If you can relate to the aims for this service and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you: A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme Career development opportunities A full induction and ongoing quality training The opportunity to become part of Family Action initiatives Flexible working hours Managed work-loads with regular supportive and reflective supervision To apply, please complete an application form and submit it to the email address specified on the job advert, or to visit our current vacancies page to apply. Submission inbox: neil.
*Residential Home Manager * *Contract 40 hours * *Up to £40000.00 * Spark of Genius Children's Service is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK. Spark of Genius is a high quality provider of specialist care in small therapeutic residential homes and education, both for children and young people with a diverse range of social, emotional and mental health needs. We are currently looking to appoint a *Residential Manager* to assume overall responsibility for all aspects of the house supported by the Assistant Manager and Senior Practitioner/s. As the *Registered Manager*, you will ensure the effective and efficient running of the service, including ensuring staff engagement, development and performance in their contribution to delivery of the service. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will ensure a high standard of practice in line with internal and external expectations, standards and legislation, of which you should have a sound knowledge. *Essential: * · Managerial experience, supporting young people and staff in a residential environment. · Ideally you should possess or be working towards a Diploma in Social Work or equivalent · SVQ Level 4 in Social Care plus any management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above · HNC In Social Care · The post holder will be required to register and maintain an appropriate registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. *Company Values: * We aim to function as one coherent residential childcare system with consistent policies, practices, procedures and management across all of our homes. As part of this system, we will deliver care to the standards set out in the National Care Standards. Spark of Genius work tirelessly to provide a safe, nurturing yet stimulating environment in which young people that have experienced emotional pain, social and academic failure and rejection, can stabilise their behaviour. *Benefits: * · Full Time Contract · Pension Scheme · Competitive Salary · CareTech will cover the cost of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check · Refer a friend 'Scheme' reward system - earn up to £500 per referral · Dedicated learning and development programs · Employee recognition schemes · Annual Employee Awards Evening Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. All candidates must be successfully registered with the SSSC within 6 months of employment. Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within *Spark of Genius* and *CareTech* only. Reference ID: Spark Home Manager Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Company pension * Discounted or free food * On-site parking * Referral programme * Wellness programmes Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations: Within Government Guidelines Experience: * Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: * SVQ 4 in Social Care (required) * HNC in Social Care (required) * A full valid UK Driving Licence (required) Work remotely: * No
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
*Residential Home Manager * *Contract 40 hours * *Up to £40000.00 * Spark of Genius Children's Service is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK. Spark of Genius is a high quality provider of specialist care in small therapeutic residential homes and education, both for children and young people with a diverse range of social, emotional and mental health needs. We are currently looking to appoint a *Residential Manager* to assume overall responsibility for all aspects of the house supported by the Assistant Manager and Senior Practitioner/s. As the *Registered Manager*, you will ensure the effective and efficient running of the service, including ensuring staff engagement, development and performance in their contribution to delivery of the service. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will ensure a high standard of practice in line with internal and external expectations, standards and legislation, of which you should have a sound knowledge. *Essential: * · Managerial experience, supporting young people and staff in a residential environment. · Ideally you should possess or be working towards a Diploma in Social Work or equivalent · SVQ Level 4 in Social Care plus any management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above · HNC In Social Care · The post holder will be required to register and maintain an appropriate registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. *Company Values: * We aim to function as one coherent residential childcare system with consistent policies, practices, procedures and management across all of our homes. As part of this system, we will deliver care to the standards set out in the National Care Standards. Spark of Genius work tirelessly to provide a safe, nurturing yet stimulating environment in which young people that have experienced emotional pain, social and academic failure and rejection, can stabilise their behaviour. *Benefits: * · Full Time Contract · Pension Scheme · Competitive Salary · CareTech will cover the cost of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check · Refer a friend 'Scheme' reward system - earn up to £500 per referral · Dedicated learning and development programs · Employee recognition schemes · Annual Employee Awards Evening Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. All candidates must be successfully registered with the SSSC within 6 months of employment. Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within *Spark of Genius* and *CareTech* only. Reference ID: Spark Home Manager Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Company pension * Discounted or free food * On-site parking * Referral programme * Wellness programmes Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations: Within Government Guidelines Experience: * Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: * SVQ 4 in Social Care (required) * HNC in Social Care (required) * A full valid UK Driving Licence (required) Work remotely: * No
