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Northhamptonshire Council are recruiting for a Permanent Children's Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team.
£6,000 Welcome bonus, up to £8,000 relocation allowance.
About the role
To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children with complex disabilities and their families to ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children Trust.
You will be a qualified social worker with proven post qualification experience ideally with experience of working within children with disabilities and their families.
What will you be doing?
To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children with complex disabilities and their families to ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Childrens Trust.
About you
You should be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families.
You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards.
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Northampton, England
Salary / Rate: £39384 - £42620 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:29
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Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Senior Practitioner within the Children's Services team.
+ £6,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Assist the Team Manager in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.
Model best practice, sharing learning, and offering a safe reflective space for less experienced practitioners in your team to develop.
Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.
Comply and support others to comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
Maintain personal and professional training and development as part of your commitment to continuous professional development, utilising supervision and your annual personal development review plan, to support your growth and development as a practitioner and leader.
As a Senior Practitioner you will be in a leadership role within the team whereby you may be required to deputise for the team manager, supervise staff, lead in an area of specialism and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard.
Your casework will consist of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.
Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.
Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
Supervise staff within your team including student social workers, newly qualified social workers, family support workers and/or personal advisors.
The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources.
Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children's Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.
WORKING STYLE
The work style for this role has been assessed as ‘Hybrid'.
This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Salary / Rate: £48000 - £48695 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:28
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Medway Council are recruiting for a permanent Experienced Children in Care Social Worker
+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carer's.
Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality Life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.
WORKING STYLE
The workstyle for this role has been assessed as ‘Hybrid'.
This means the post holder will have a flexible workstyle and be able to work from a variety of locations.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.
if you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Salary / Rate: £43000 - £43646 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:27
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Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Experienced Fostering Recruitment Social Worker.
+ £3,000 market premia + £2,000 annual retention payment after 2 years' service
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To assess, plan, and use evidence based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.
To contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.
To work to a structured time management practice; responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.
To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision.
(This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).
To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.
Main duties and responsibilities:
To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.
To actively promote the Council's Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.
To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the duty of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.
At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.
WORKING STYLE
The work style for this role has been assessed as ‘Hybrid'.
This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Salary / Rate: £43000 - £43646 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:26
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Hertfordshire Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Experienced Senior Practitioner's to join their Children's Services.
+ £6,000 p/a market enhanced payment plus £1,000 one off welcome payment
About the Service:
At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best.
And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.
As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way.
You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.
About the role:
Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:
Family Safeguarding
0-25 Disability Service
Separated Migrant Children
CLA
As a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice.
Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department.
This is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff.
You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised.
About you:
It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:
Qualified and Social Work England Registered
At least 2 years post qualification experience
Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures
Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package
Full UK Driving Licence
In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:
Family Safeguarding:
Significant senior level front line experience in a safeguarding team.
Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings
In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively.
Children Looked After:
Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.
Track record of working alongside challenging families.
0-25 Disability Service:
Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.
Ability to work in a relationship-based way.
Separated Migrant Children:
Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.
Knowledge/experience of working with Separated Migrant Children and of relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedure specific to Separated Migrant Children.
Knowledge/experience of working with children and young people subject to or at risk of exploitation including modern day slavery and trafficking.
Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:
Monthly Market Enhanced Payment
One off £1k Welcome Payment
* (terms & conditions apply)
Lease Car Scheme
Hybrid working model
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Stevenage, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £40221 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:26
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Gloucestershire County Council are recruiting for a Permanent Social Worker to join their Children's Services.
+ £4,000 welcome payment and an annual retention payment of £2,000.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
To work closely with children, young people and their families, other staff within the service function and partner agencies to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.
To promote a range of services which carry out statutory duties as required by legislation and guidance.
To assess the needs of children, young people and families to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions to meet need and review outcomes.
Responsibilities and duties:
Build positive relationships with children and their families through direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.
Provide a clear, accurate and holistic assessment of a child and their family needs in line with statutory and local guidance and in collaboration with the child, their family and other agencies.
· Carry a case load of children and families in line with the experience of the social worker and the organisational needs of the service function, including children in need in child protection plans and children in care.
Carry a caseload which will progress in number and complexity and which meets the needs of the service.
Develop SMART plans with children and their families to balance risk factors and needs to achieve outcome focused interventions.
To undertake direct work with children, young people and families in order to manage risk and achieve the sustained and positive outcomes identified in assessments and plans.
Prepare high quality reports for relevant meetings and to present them to a variety of other professionals
Experience:
Significant experience of working with children, young people and families.
Experience of working in a social care setting.
Experience of child protection and statutory child care.
Experience of assessment and management of risk to children within practice
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
As well as your experience as a front line social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post:
Social Work England registration
Experience at Senior Social worker level
A recognised qualification in Social Work
To have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
A full driving licence and willingness to drive
Enhanced DBS clearance
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gloucester, England
Salary / Rate: £36648 - £44000 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:26
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Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Senior Social Worker/Approved mental health professional to join their community mental health teams based in Orpington and Beckenham.
+ £2,000 Golden Hello, £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance and lease car.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
The London Borough of Bromley, in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a full-time Senior Social Worker/AMHP to work within their Community Mental Health teams based in Orpington and Beckenham.
Senior Social Workers must hold the AMHP qualification.
Your role will be to offer support to both community and in-patient services, with the focus on working together with service users to enhance their independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities and duties:
You will be expected to undertake the statutory requirements of your role and that of the local authority to include Care Act duties, Safeguarding, both adult and children.
You are required to have proven experience of supervision, mentoring or supporting the learning of others.
Your knowledge and skills will be valued and opportunities for further development encouraged.
We aim to develop and maintain a culture of continuous learning and will actively promote this throughout your employment, ensuring through good quality supervision both managerial and professional that you are developing and delivering on the skills and knowledge required for the post.
Experience:
You must hold a Dip SW, CQSW or degree in Social Work and be a qualified AMHP and practice educator.
You must be registered with Social Work England
Enhanced DBS
Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
Merited pay scheme
30 days Annual Leave
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathway
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Orpington, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £50063 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:25
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Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Senior Practitioner to join their Safeguarding and Care Planning team.
+ £2,000 Golden Hello, £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance and lease car.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
Bromley Council are seeking highly talented and ambitious registered Senior Practitioners to join them on their journey to excellence.
Bromley is committed to making children and young people in the Borough its top priority.
Their values and behaviours have a key part to play in how staff carry out the work of the Council and how they engage and build working relationships with key partner agencies.
This framework outlines the desired behaviours that align with established values, to help create a workforce that are able to deliver services that are seen as excellent in the eyes of local people.
About the Role:
You will be joining an ambitious service with strong leadership and clear lines of support.
As part of the Bromley Promise there will be a dedicated two week induction programme upon joining the team, manageable caseloads, you will work in a small cluster team containing just five Social Workers/Seniors and one Team Manager and you will have dedicated time set aside for quality reflective supervision.
Confident that with your support, we will continue to provide good social care services to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement and transformation plan.
In return we ask that you bring your passion, dedication and skills to us
Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
Merited pay scheme
30 days Annual Leave
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathway
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Salary / Rate: £52000 - £52327 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:24
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Hertfordshire Council are recruiting for a number of Experienced Social Worker's to join their Children's Services.
+ £5,000 p/a market enhanced payment plus £1,000 one off welcome payment
About the Service:
At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best.
And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.
As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way.
You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.
By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.
About the role:
Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:
Family Safeguarding
0-25 Disability Service (Adults & Childrens)
Specialist Adolescent Services Hertfordshire (SASH)
About you
It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:
Qualified and Social Work England Registered
At least 1 years post ASYE experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures
Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package
Full UK Driving Licence
Regular Access to a vehicle
In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:
Family Safeguarding:
Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.
Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings
0-25 Disability Service
Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk
Ability to work in a relationship-based way
Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:
Monthly Market Enhanced Payment
One off £1k Welcome Payment
* (terms & conditions apply)
Lease Car Scheme
Hybrid working model
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Stevenage, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £35745 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:23
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Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Senior Practitioner to join their ATLAS team.
+ £2,000 Golden Hello and £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role:
Bromley Council have recently created a new, exciting Senior Practitioner post within the Atlas team, and are looking for an experienced social worker/senior practitioner, with a keen interest in working with vulnerable adolescents.
This post is a developing role and will mature and change over time.
The initial stages will be to work with the Team Manager to strengthen the offer of support, advice and intervention to practitioners and professional working with young people at risk of extra-familial harm.
The Atlas social worker will initially work with the Team Manager to develop the following areas:
Intervention programmes for young people at risk of exploitation.
Develop and deliver training to social workers and partner agencies.
Lead on complex mapping exercises
Undertake 1:1 pieces of work with a small number of young people / Co-work with allocated social workers.
Provide expert advice and support.
*Please note that this role will be developed further over the next 6 months
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Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
Merited pay scheme
30 days Annual Leave
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathway
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Salary / Rate: £52000 - £52327 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:23
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Team Manager - Safeguarding and Care Planning Team
Salary: up to £55,890.00 per annum
In addition, you will receive up to £2000 annual retention payment, £2000 Golden Hello
and other excellent benefits including a lease carHours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bromley Civic Centre/hybrid working
Looking for your next exciting adventure in social work? Look no further!
Bromley is committed to making children and young people in the Borough its top priority and are seeking highly talented and ambitious registered Team Managers to join us on our journey to excellence.
Applicants must have Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Care, enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check, and be registered with Social Work England (or able to obtain registration prior to commencement of employment).
This to include:
Supervising complex Casework
Undertaking contested care proceedings
Supervising Supporting & coaching Social Workers
Experience of Practice teaching
Raising practice standards
Bromley Children's Social Care has recently been awarded an Ofsted rating of “outstanding”.
You can view the latest report here.
With appropriate supervision, assess for and provide services to children in need within the framework of the appropriate legislation, regulations, departmental procedures and child care policy.
This will include responsibility for a limited caseload of children and families where needs are particularly complex and problematic.
To follow and apply relevant internal policies and procedures in working with complex family situations and vulnerable children including children on the child protection register, children subject to legal proceedings and Looked After children.
To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other divisions, Council Departments, N.H.S.
trusts, schools, carers, voluntary and independent sector providers.
To maintain high standards of professional practice within their own workload and to promote and enhance such practice within the team and division, through the implementation of departmental quality assurance systems.
All post holders are expected to maintain professional standards of practice and to work in accordance with the Departmental vision, values, procedures and managerial guidance.
Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
Merited pay scheme
30 days Annual Leave
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathway
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
A range of salary sacrifice schemes, including for lease cars, technology equipment and for gym.
Benefit scheme also includes a range of discounts at local retailers
please email your Cv to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £55890.00 - £56890 per annum + 55,890.00
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:22
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AMHP Senior Social Worker
Permanent, Full Time
£45,217 to £54,395 per annum
Location: Affiliated with North/Mid AMHP Hub and Essex wide as required.
This role involves working a condensed week (37 hours per week across 4 weekdays).
The successful postholder will be expected to be office based from either the Colchester or Basildon office.
Exciting opportunities have arisen to join Essex County Council's (ECC) fast paced, dynamic and supportive dedicated Approved Mental Health Service (AMHP) Service.
Operating within ECC as a hub and spoke model, the AMHP Service is transforming, and posts have become available as we expand the core aspect of the daytime service.
The transformation of the service is from one centralised AMHP ‘hub' to two.
The Service takes referral 9-5 Monday to Friday and is supported by the Essex Emergency Duty Service outside of these times.
The Role
The Approved Mental Health Professional Service has a unique position in ensuring compliance with the statutory functions imposed upon the Local Authority by the Mental Health Act.
The service will be responsible for delivering the AMHP rota.
The service will undertake statutory assessments, triaging initial enquiries in line with statutory duties.
As a Senior Social Worker you will be passionate and experienced in demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations often in pressurised environments.
You will be able to manage workloads and support colleagues with complex cases, with an ability to mitigate high levels of risk.
You will work collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory/voluntary agencies ensuring a joined-up approach.
You will have significant experience of social work, modelling good practice, triaging mental health act referrals, prioritising responses, giving direction to others and providing expert advice and guidance.
please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Basildon, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45217 - £54395 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:21
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Medway Council are recruiting for a Children's Social worker
Salary
Up to £41,567
+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
As a Childrens Social Worker you will need to:
To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
For this position, you must have -, A degree or masters in Social Work (or any other recognised equivalent qualification), HCPC registrationWorking with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including -, A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated Social Work recruitment team, Excellent rates of pay, An extensive range of Social Work vacancies available throughout the UK, Payroll service twice a weekIf you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Mike at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email Delanie.Heyes@servicecare.org.uk.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!
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Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £41567 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:20
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Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Senior Practitioner to join their Court Team (within Safeguarding & Care Planning)
+ £2,000 Golden Hello, £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance and lease car.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
Bromley Council are seeking highly talented and ambitious registered Senior Practitioners to join them on their journey to excellence.
About the Role:
The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service works in partnership with other agencies such as Police, Health and Education, and aims to ensure children grow up with the best life chances and receive safe and consistent care.
Our values and behaviours have a key part to play in how staff carry out the work of the Council and how we engage and build working relationships with key partner agencies.
This framework outlines the desired behaviours that align with our established values, to help create a workforce that are able to deliver services that are seen as ‘excellent' in the eyes of local people.
The Court Team is a specialist team within the Safeguarding Service.
The focus of the work is with children at significant risk of harm where intervention of the court is necessary to protect them.
Many of these children become looked after by the Local Authority in the interim and subsequently may not be able to return to their parents.
They may be permanently cared for elsewhere by living with either extended family, long term foster care or adoption under a Court Order.
The Court Team consists of a Team Manager and 6 Senior Practitioners.
This team works in partnership with the Bromley Children's Legal Team to ensure that children's cases that are presented to court are well prepared and timely.
The position requires recent court experience and the ideal candidate would be keen to join a team that specialises in court work within a safeguarding team.
The successful candidate must:
Be very well organised, have the ability to communicate effectively and articulate evidence in care proceedings.
Write reports to a high standard, that are concise, evidence based for court and adoption panel (i.e Child Permanency and Adoption Placement Reports)
Meet court timelines for submission of statements, care plans, and to effectively parallel plan for children considering all relevant options to secure permanent care at the earliest opportunity for the child.
Undertake assessments (i.e parenting and together and apart assessments), plan appropriate intervention and work creatively with children and families who are in court proceedings
Have a good understanding of safeguarding thresholds and ability to assess and analysis risks, including good knowledge of child development and attachment theories and permanency needs of children of all ages
Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
Merited pay scheme
30 days Annual Leave
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathway
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Salary / Rate: £52000 - £52327 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:19
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Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Team Manager to work within their Safeguarding and Care Planning Team.
+ £2,000 Golden Hello, £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance and lease car.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
Main Purpose:
To discharge the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority.
Responsibilities and duties:
With appropriate supervision, assess for and provide services to children in need within the framework of the appropriate legislation, regulations, departmental procedures and child care policy.
This will include responsibility for a limited caseload of children and families where needs are particularly complex and problematic.
To follow and apply relevant internal policies and procedures in working with complex family situations and vulnerable children including children on the child protection register, children subject to legal proceedings and Looked After children.
To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other divisions, Council Departments, N.H.S.
trusts, schools, carers, voluntary and independent sector providers.
To maintain high standards of professional practice within their own workload and to promote and enhance such practice within the team and division, through the implementation of departmental quality assurance systems.
All post holders are expected to maintain professional standards of practice and to work in accordance with the Departmental vision, values, procedures and managerial guidance.
To supervise a number of professional staff within the team in line with relevant internal procedures on supervision, training and personal developments
Experience:
Appropriate and relevant experience and post-qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation.
This to include:
Supervising complex Casework
Undertaking contested care proceedings
Supervising Supporting & coaching Social Workers
Experience of Practice teaching
Raising practice standards
Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
Merited pay scheme
30 days Annual Leave
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathway
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £55890 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:19
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Bromley is committed to making children and young people in the Borough its top priority and are seeking highly talented and ambitious registered Team Managers to join us on our journey to excellence.
Bromley Children's Social Care has recently been awarded an Ofsted rating of “outstanding”.
You can view the latest report here.
About the Role
This role is within the Referral and Assessment Service.
The Referral and Assessment Teams receive all new referrals from the Bromley MASH and undertake Child and Family assessments to determine how best children's needs can be met.
There are 6 teams, each consisting of a team manager and 5 social workers.
The teams go onto duty for one week every 6 weeks and during their duty week, social workers will receive new allocations.
Referral and Assessment Team Managers oversee/manage approximately 50 families at any given time.
Bromley has made a huge investment in terms of staffing in order to ensure that social workers have lower caseloads.
Referral and Assessment Social Workers will carry an average of 8 families.
Social workers in the service are positive, motivated and feel that their current caseload allows them complete good social work interventions with families.
As part of the Bromley Promise, there will be a dedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us.
You will be working within smaller teams comprising of just five Social Workers/Senior Practitioners which are headed up by the Team Manager.
Our senior managers are accessible, ensuring you have support when needed.
You will have dedicated time set aside for quality and reflective 1-1 supervision with your manager.
Bromley are working in a relationship-based practice framework and we are looking for a social worker who is passionate about working with children and their families.
We are looking for an individual who will be able use their ability to form good relationships with families and professionals to bring about positive changes for children and young people.
We are confident that with your support, we will continue to provide high quality social care services to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement and transformation plan.
In return we ask that you bring your passion, dedication and skills to us.
The Bromley Promise:
Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker
Dedicated time for reflective supervision
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement including an additional three days
Small Cluster teams with one team manager supervising five Social Workers
Two-week protected induction programme
Excellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker
Social Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team
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Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £55890.00 - £56890 per annum + 55,890.00
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:19
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Medway Council are recruiting for a fostering Social worker Private fostering
To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision.
(This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).
To work with connected carers and children placed in a connected carers arrangement, providing support as appropriate.
To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
To complete a range of assessment related to connected carers, including Special Guardianship, Viability and Connected Carers assessments.
To complete all assessments within regulated deadlines and timescales, and submit these reports to Court or Fostering Panel as required.
To attend Court, Fostering Panel and other forums as appropriate to present assessments.
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Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £43646 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:17
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? A reputable company is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care and support for young people in a safe, nurturing environment.
This is a permanent role reporting to the Deputy Manager, and you will be accountable to the Registered Manager.
Role Purpose:
The role involves offering compassionate care to children and young people who are living away from their familial homes due to various disruptions, such as emotional or behavioural challenges.
The home operates within the regulatory frameworks set by Children's Homes Regulations (England).
Key Responsibilities:
Safeguard young people by implementing individual risk management plans and promoting healthy social interactions.
Provide nurturing care through therapeutic parenting techniques.
Support young people with daily routines, educational activities, and personal development.
Ensure the home remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Manage and lead by example, supporting a team while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and company policies.
Act as a key worker for one or more young people, assessing their needs and devising appropriate care plans.
Participate in regular training and personal development initiatives, including completing a Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.
Essential Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sense of accountability and teamwork.
Ability to adapt in challenging circumstances and remain motivated.
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to supervise and support colleagues.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of care.
Qualifications & Experience:
Working towards or completed Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.
A clean UK driving license.
Enhanced DBS check.
Right to work in the UK.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a childcare or youth setting.
Why Join Us? We offer continuous personal development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your skills and dedication will make a real difference.
You'll be part of a reputable organisation committed to the highest standards of care for young people.
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Type: Permanent Location: Castleford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £34812.3400 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:43:08
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? A reputable company is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care and support for young people in a safe, nurturing environment.
This is a permanent role reporting to the Deputy Manager, and you will be accountable to the Registered Manager.
Role Purpose:
The role involves offering compassionate care to children and young people who are living away from their familial homes due to various disruptions, such as emotional or behavioural challenges.
The home operates within the regulatory frameworks set by Children's Homes Regulations (England).
Key Responsibilities:
Safeguard young people by implementing individual risk management plans and promoting healthy social interactions.
Provide nurturing care through therapeutic parenting techniques.
Support young people with daily routines, educational activities, and personal development.
Ensure the home remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Manage and lead by example, supporting a team while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and company policies.
Act as a key worker for one or more young people, assessing their needs and devising appropriate care plans.
Participate in regular training and personal development initiatives, including completing a Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.
Essential Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sense of accountability and teamwork.
Ability to adapt in challenging circumstances and remain motivated.
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to supervise and support colleagues.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of care.
Qualifications & Experience:
Working towards or completed Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.
A clean UK driving license.
Enhanced DBS check.
Right to work in the UK.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a childcare or youth setting.
Why Join Us? We offer continuous personal development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your skills and dedication will make a real difference.
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Type: Permanent Location: Derby, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £34812.3400 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:42:36
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal ideallywith Commercial Litigation experience to join a Commercial Litigation team at a well-established law firm.
This role offers excellent benefits and a salary range of £22,000 - £26,000.
As a Paralegal, you will support senior legal professionals in complex litigation matters for businesses and individuals.
Support toward solicitor qualification will be provided for the right candidates.
You will be responsible for:
* Managing a varied caseload, including areas such as: Adverse Possession, Housing Litigation, Debt Recovery and Breach of Contract
* Assist with contract breaches, shareholder disputes, negligence claims, and property disputes.
* Collaborating with a team recognised for its excellence and dedication to client outcomes.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or in a similar role.
* Experience with the Civil Procedure Rules.
* Ideally have Commercial Litigation experience.
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
* A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Apply now for this exceptional Paralegal opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Kettering, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £22000 - £26000 Per Annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:38:21
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Warehouse Stock Auditor - Crewe - £22,405
The position
This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Crewe
Rate of pay: £22,405 per annum
Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Patterns: 5 days out of 7, 8-hour shifts between 8pm-6am +£2.50 per hour night allowance between 12am-6am
Working Environment - Mixed
A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative
As a Warehouse Stock Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.
Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.
Job activities
Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
Maintain integrity at all times.
Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.
RAS Benefits
Flexible working shifts patterns - just ask!
Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
Regular overtime is available
Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
Full training to help you perform at your best
Recognition Awards and Incentives
Genuine career progression
Refer a friend bonus
Job specifics
Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
About RAS
Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers.
We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.
At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services.
This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.
As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts.
We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission.
In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers.
In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.
With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland.
We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.
This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS).
To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.
By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.
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Type: Permanent Location: Crewe, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £22405 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:31:57
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An opportunity has arisen for a C++ Developer to join acutting-edge visualisation and analytics software company.
This full time remote role offers excellent benefits and a salary of £108,000 or :130 000 euro per year.
As a C++ Developer, you will contribute to architecture, design, implementation, customer feedback, and bug fixing for cutting-edge features.
Responsibilities:
* Independently implement new features.
* Approach problem-solving from the users perspective.
* Engage in abstract discussions with fellow developers.
Requirements:
* Previously worked as a C++ Developer, C++ Software Engineer, C++ Programmer, C++ Software Developer or in a similar role.
* Skilled in C++ including overall language knowledge and algorithms.
* EU citizen / University degree / minimum 3 years of IT experience.
* Fluency in the English / German language.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Bonus scheme
* Company events
* Relocation assistance
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Berlin, Non UK
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £108000 - £108000 Per Annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 08:56:05
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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Young Persons Substance Misuse Team.
ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS POST QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE IN THE UK AS A SOCIAL WORKER.
About the team:
You will be joining the team in a specialist role, working with young women on a therapeutic level, who are at risk of losing a child due to substance misuse.
You will be dealing with women aged 16-25, often who have had a child removed from them before.
The Borough is working with a Pause charity who specifically work on these types of cases.
About you
You must have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in working within Children Services.
Previous experience within Adolescent, Leaving Care, Child Protection and Children in Need Teams would be beneficial.
You must also have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).
What's on offer?
£38.50 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Supportive team/ management
Niche and exciting opportunity to expand your CV
Hybrid working
Easily accessible by public transport
Parking available
For more information, please get in contact
Joseph Servaes
0118 948 5555 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.5 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-15 08:35:57
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Baker AssistantThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Baker assistant to learn and develop their skills in an exceptional environment.
Do you have a passion for viennoiserie?Please Note: This role involves overnight shifts, working between 10 PM and 8 AM to ensure fresh daily delivery to our sites.Key Responsibilities:
Master baking techniques to deliver consistency in every batch.Maintain precise standards in size, shape, and texture of baked goods.Prioritize tasks to meet tight production schedules.Adhere to strict food handling, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
Requirements:
Passionate about working with dough, with a commitment to quality.Physically fit and able to handle long hours standing and working through the night.Reliable and punctual, contributing positively to our team.Authorized to work in the UK (we currently do not offer visa sponsorship).
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to learn and grow under experienced bakers.Early access to wages via Wagestream.Group dining discounts across our businesses and partners.Daily staff meals and refreshments during shifts.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: /
Duration: /
Salary / Rate: £15 per hour + .
Posted: 2024-11-14 23:07:18
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We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join a Community Team.
THIS POST REQUIRES A SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION OF A MINIMUM 2 YEAR POST EXPERIENCE.
About the team
This team supports vulnerable adults that are aged 18+.
The team will carry out multi-disciplinary meetings, support with implementing care plans, carrying out MCA, Care Act 2014, and Section 42 enquires.
This is a long term case holding team, that will works with individuals for longer then 12 weeks.
About you
You will be completing the necessary assessments in relation to Adult Social Care.
A Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW within a minimum of 1 year post ASYE experience is required.
Experience of working with 65+, Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health/ and or hospital.
What's on offer?
£32.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)
There is an option to be paid £35.00 per hour Umbrella with £150 weekly allowance
Parking available nearby/ onsite
Accessible public transport
Working from home on a hybrid basis
For more information, please do contact
Zoe Bellinger- Senior Recruitment Consultant
07384466390 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Camden, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-14 20:22:42
