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Herefordshire Council is looking for a passionate and dedicated Children in Care Social Worker to join our Children & Young People in Care Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people, working closely with a supportive and collaborative team.
You will play a key role in ensuring the voice of the child is always heard and that the best outcomes are achieved for every young person in our care.
Responsibilities:As a Children in Care Social Worker, your responsibilities will include:
Case Management: Managing a caseload of children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and stability.
Support & Advocacy: Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and carers to advocate for their needs and ensure their voices are heard in all decision-making processes.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Working alongside colleagues from various professions, including health and education, to deliver tailored care plans.
Safeguarding: Ensuring that all statutory responsibilities are met, with a focus on child protection and improving the quality of life for children in care.
Professional Development: Engaging in training and development opportunities to continuously improve your practice and support your career growth.
Requirements:
Holds a degree in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England.
Has experience working with children and families, particularly in care settings.
Demonstrates excellent communication, assessment, and advocacy skills.
Enhanced DBS
Access to own car
Why Join Us?
A competitive salary and market supplement of £5,000 per year.
Welcome payment of £5,000 for experienced social workers.
Relocation support of up to £10,000.
Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and home working options.
Generous annual leave (31 days plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Professional development opportunities, with protected time and budget for training.
Career progression pathways and employee benefits including pension, discounts, and wellbeing support.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
Payroll service twice a week.
Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
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Type: Permanent Location: Hereford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £33945.00 - £38223.00 per annum + Supp of 5k per year, 10k relocation
Posted: 2025-02-21 09:17:11
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Job Title: Children's Permanence Social WorkerLocation: Oldham CouncilSalary: £36,648 - £40,221 per annum + £2,000 retention paymentContract: PermanentVacancies: 10
Description
Oldham Council is looking for passionate and committed Social Workers to join our Permanence Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing stable, loving, and long-term homes for children and young people.
As a Permanence Social Worker, you will work to ensure that children in care receive high-quality support and achieve the best possible outcomes.
You'll be part of a supportive and enabling workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
Undertake assessments and care planning for children and young people in care.
Develop and implement permanence plans that support stability and long-term outcomes.
Work closely with foster carers, adopters, and connected carers to ensure the best placement matches.
Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making.
Prepare and present reports for reviews, courts, and multi-agency meetings.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support.
Requirements
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
Experience: At least two years' post-qualification experience, ideally within safeguarding, child protection, or permanence.
Skills: Strong assessment, planning, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge: Understanding of child development, attachment theory, and permanency planning.
Other Requirements: Ability to travel across Oldham.
Why Join Us?
Financial Benefits:
£2,000 retention payment
£500 essential car user allowance + 45p per mile mileage
Up to £8,000 relocation package
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing:
Hybrid working (home & office)
Flexible working & TOIL (time off in lieu)
Free town centre parking
Discounted gym membership & staff discounts
Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Career Development:
Clear progression pathways
Comprehensive training & CPD opportunities
Staff recognition & celebration events
How to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oldham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £36648.0 - £40221.00 per annum + 2k retention, 8k relocation, £500 car
Posted: 2025-02-21 09:16:11
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Job Title: Children's Safeguarding & Child Protection Social WorkerLocation: Oldham CouncilSalary:
Social Worker (Grade 7): £36,648 - £40,221
Experienced Social Worker (Grade 8): £40,221 - £44,428
£2,000 Retention Payment
Description
Oldham Council is looking for 17 experienced and committed Children's Social Workers to join our Safeguarding & Child Protection (CP) Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.
We are committed to developing a stable and permanent workforce, ensuring our staff have the right support, manageable caseloads, and access to excellent career development opportunities.
Responsibilities
Undertake assessments and develop Care & Support Plans for children and families in need of safeguarding and protection.
Respond to crisis situations, using appropriate interventions to safeguard children at risk.
Manage complex caseloads, working closely with multi-agency professionals to deliver high-quality support.
Prepare reports for court proceedings, case conferences, and reviews, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.
Advocate for children and families, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Contribute to a learning culture, sharing skills and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
Requirements
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in safeguarding/child protection, but we welcome applications from those with experience in other areas such as Assessment & Intervention.
Skills: Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge: A thorough understanding of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.
Other Requirements: A full driving licence or ability to travel across Oldham.
Why Work for Oldham?
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working, TOIL (time off in lieu), and hybrid working.
Financial Benefits:
£2,000 retention payment.
£500 essential car user allowance plus mileage (45p per mile).
Relocation package of up to £8,000.
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees.
Wellbeing & Development:
25 days annual leave (increasing with service) and the option to buy extra days.
Defined benefit pension scheme.
Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.
Career progression and comprehensive learning & development programmes.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced social worker looking for a role that offers professional growth, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to safeguarding and protecting children in Oldham.
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oldham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £36648.0 - £44428.00 per annum + 2k retention, 8k relocation, £500 car
Posted: 2025-02-21 09:15:01
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The Vale of Glamorgan Council is committed to supporting children and families with a strengths-based approach, prioritising relationships and building resilience.
Following significant investment into our Intake, Family Support, and Placement Teams, we are expanding to ensure manageable caseloads, excellent support, and time to build meaningful connections with children and families.
Joining the Vale means being part of a resourceful and resilient authority that values your wellbeing and professional development.
With a committed and supportive workforce, this is an exciting time to make a difference in children's lives and take your career to the next level.
Responsibilities
Depending on your team, your role will involve:
Intake Team:
Managing referrals, conducting assessments, and undertaking Section 47 enquiries.
Determining whether families require longer-term plans or court involvement.
Fast-paced, varied work with immediate impact on children's lives.
Family Support Team:
Building longer-term relationships with families, managing risks, and promoting resilience.
Supporting families to achieve their goals and manage care and protection plans.
Purposeful, relationship-focused work with clear long-term objectives.
Placement Team:
Working closely with foster carers, residential settings, and placements to ensure children thrive.
Across all teams, you will work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, manage complex cases, and contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A recognised Degree or Diploma in Social Work (e.g., Degree, DipSW, CQSW).
Registration with Social Care Wales.
Experience working with children, young people, and families with complex needs.
Strong knowledge of The Children Act and other child care legislation and standards.
Experience in multi-agency collaboration.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and enhancement.
Manageable caseloads and regular supervision.
Hybrid working and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
Excellent opportunities for career and personal development.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Barry, Wales
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £39834.00 - £48421.00 per annum + Supp of 5k per year
Posted: 2025-02-21 09:08:29
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Assistant Independent Living Partner Bracknell Independent Living 3 Months 20 Hours £16.83 LTD / £14.35 PAYE (inc hol)
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Independent Living Partner in Bracknell to support customers within independent living schemes, ensuring their wellbeing and managing housing-related services effectively.
THE ROLE As an Assistant Independent Living Partner, you will work closely with the Independent Living Partner to provide tenancy and scheme management support for customers.
You will be the first point of contact for residents, assisting with tenancy matters, wellbeing checks, and community engagement.
Provide an intensive housing management service for both rented and leasehold properties, including customer inductions and tenancy sustainment.
Carry out regular compliance checks, including fire risk, health & safety, and maintenance inspections.
Respond to emergency and social alarm calls, liaising with monitoring providers and ensuring functionality of alarm systems.
Support residents with housing-related queries, signposting them to internal teams or external agencies where appropriate.
Encourage and facilitate resident involvement in community activities and engagement initiatives.
Assist in managing anti-social behaviour, void management, and property allocations in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provide cover at other schemes as required and support the team with flexible working hours.
THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within independent living, supported housing, or housing management.
You will be empathetic, proactive, and committed to providing excellent customer service.
Practical knowledge of housing management, including health & safety, voids, and repairs.
Understanding of tenancy law, safeguarding, and relevant housing legislation.
Experience conducting risk assessments and wellbeing checks.
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work, with business insurance.
THE CONTRACT
20 hours per week on a 7-day rota, including 1 weekend in 4 (8:30-16:30).
Specific days may vary, so flexibility is required.
3-month contract with potential for extension or permanent placement.
£16.83 per hour LTD or £14.35 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay).
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate! ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bracknell, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: £14.35 - £16.83 per hour
Posted: 2025-02-21 08:55:24
