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Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor for Knowsley Council.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with substantial experience in the field who wants to make a meaningful difference.
Monday to Friday 9 to 5
36 Hours per week
Initial 3 month contract with the possibility of extension
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and practical support to care leavers, assisting them in becoming self-sufficient in line with the Children and Leaving Care Act, Volume 3 (1989).
Conduct thorough assessments and develop pathway plans that reflect the unique needs and goals of each young person.
Act as a trusted advisor and mentor, fostering positive relationships with care leavers, offering support in various areas of their lives, and helping them build skills for a successful transition to independence.
Advocate for the young people you work with, upholding corporate parenting responsibilities and maintaining high aspirations for their achievements.
Requirements
Demonstrable experience working with care-experienced young people, particularly in assisting their transition from being cared for to independence.
Strong assessment and planning skills aligned with pathway planning requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and provide empathetic, solution-focused support.
Knowledge of corporate parenting responsibilities and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people leaving care.
Apply Now
If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@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 £250.
The benefits of working with SCS:
A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 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.
Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
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Type: Contract Location: Knowsley, England
Start: 11/11/2024
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: £14.79 - £18.22 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-29 13:32:14
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Company: Service Care Solutions Trust: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Location: Westgate House, Skelmersdale, WN8Position: Mental Health Practitioner Specialisation: CAMHSShift Pattern: Full-time | Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm Pay Rate: Day £27 About Us: Service Care Solutions is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with enriching opportunities.Responsibilities:
To act as case manager
Attend MTD meetings.
Develop and implement tailored treatment plans to meet each client's specific needs.
Collaborate with other professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and school counsellors, to ensure a holistic approach.
Offer immediate support in situations where young people experience severe distress, self-harm, or suicidal ideation.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Fully enhanced valid DBS
Must have NMC registration.
Must have experience providing mental health assessments.
Must have CAMHS experience.
Benefits:
Weekly pay
Free training
Fully enhanced DBS check provided free of charge.
Competitive pay rates
Exceptional referral bonuses
Specialist consultants offering single point of contact.
Rate Breakdown £27ph LTD | £24.29 PAYE Inclusive | £21.68 ExclusiveWe offer a £250 bonus for starting a contract with SCS.Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer them across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person.If this role is of interest to you, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, contacting Chloe on 01772 208963 or chloe.akeroyd@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Skelmersdale, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months +
Salary / Rate: Up to £27 per hour + £250 welcome bonus
Posted: 2024-10-29 12:32:06
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Service Care Solutions are looking for a Key Worker to work within the Cheshire East Council on a 3-month contract.Location: Macclesfield Town HallJob role/Responsibilities: Undertake statutory assessments and develop and maintain EHCPs across the Local Authority for children with SEND.
Manage a caseload of children with EHCPs, attending annual reviews and updating plans as needed.
Liaise with childcare, education, and vocational providers to secure appropriate placements for children and young people with EHCPs.
Coordinate a person-centred, outcome-focused, multi-agency approach to assessment, planning, and support, ensuring young people and parents are treated as partners in creating EHCPs.
Act as key worker for allocated young people requiring SEND assessments or EHCPs.
Serve as the Named Officer and primary contact for assigned schools, colleges, and institutions attended by Cheshire East Council residents with SEND.
Attend and, when necessary, chair multi-agency co-production meetings.
Analyse and evaluate educational, medical, social care, and psychological reports to make balanced, outcome-driven service recommendations.
Meet with young people, parents, and carers to discuss and resolve SEND support decisions, guiding families to Independent Advice and Support or advocacy as needed.
Submit comprehensive evidence to Moderation Panels to facilitate decision-making.
Support the SEND team in promoting an inclusive approach, advising families to make informed choices about special educational needs support.
Represent the Local Authority in mediation and appeals, including First Tier Tribunal (SEN and Disability).
Track progress and outcomes of commissioned provision for young people and ensure achievement of outcomes.
Liaise with non-educational agencies to secure necessary services and advise schools to effectively use SEND funding.
Ensure resources for SEND support and EHCPs are allocated, monitored, and reviewed, including guidance on personal budgets and outcome measures for reporting young people's progress.
Knowledge/Expereince required:
Extended experience in/with early years, school, college, Local Authority, health, independent setting in relation to children and young people with special educational needs and disability.
Successful experience of collaborative and partnership working with school staff and partner agencies.
Effective working with families or young people.
Effective multi agency working Statutory Assessment (SEND, Child Protection etc.).
Reviewing monitoring and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
Presenting evaluative reports to ley and professional audiences.
Working with and delivering support//careers guidance/advisory services to children /young people and their parents.
Effective up to date theory and practice in the field of special educational needs relating to areas of responsibility.
Understand relevant legal frameworks.
Awareness and understanding of the impact on parents/carers.
Qualifications:
Graduate level qualification in Education, Social Work, Health-related field or Psychology.
And/Or NVQ Level 4 Advice & Guidance
And/Or NVQ L&D, Support Services for Children
If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962.
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Type: Contract Location: Macclesfield, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £19 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-29 11:52:48
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A family-owned; small Therapeutic Fostering Agency is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their office in Suffolk.
As the supervising Social Worker, you will be covering a caseload of up to 8 fostering families to enable the level of support that they pride themselves on.
This role is a full-time, permanent position with the flexibility for home working.
What you will receive:
Salary up to £47,500 plus car allowance of £2500 per annum
30 days Annual leave
Contributory pension Scheme
Progression Opportunities
Healthcare
Additional Discounts
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Provide support, supervision, and training to Foster Carers
Enabling and challenging the safe practice of Foster Carers
Completing and reviewing comprehensive Risk Assessments
Working with Foster Carers to ensure CIC Care Plans are continually monitored and worked towards
Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker:
A recognise Social Work England registration
Significant experience of working within Fostering
Experience of working within Children in Care
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Suffolk, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £47500 per annum + £2500 car allowance
Posted: 2024-10-28 17:16:51
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A Large, recently 'Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to cover a region around Kent.
This role is full-time, homebased and permanent position.
The ideal candidate will have fostering experience but can have any experience in children's social work.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
30 Days Annual leave
Company Car or Car Allowance of £2000
Contributory pension Scheme
Progression Opportunists
Healthcare
Additional Discounts
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Attend regular meeting and Supervisions
Undertake Form F Assessments
Support Children and Young people
Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid HCPC registration
Significant experience of working within Fostering
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Location: KENT
Salary: up to £39,400 + Car Allowance - £2,000 / Company Car
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details.
If this role isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!
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Type: Permanent Location: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £33000 - £39400 per annum + plus Company Car or car allowance
Posted: 2024-10-28 17:16:48
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A Large, recently 'Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a HOME BASED Supervising Social Worker to cover London.
This role is full-time, homebased and permanent position.
The ideal candidate will have fostering experience but can have any experience in children's social work.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
30 Days Annual leave
Company Car or Car Allowance of £2000
Contributory pension Scheme
Progression Opportunists
Healthcare
Additional Discounts
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Attend regular meeting and Supervisions
Undertake Form F Assessments
Support Children and Young people
Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid HCPC registration
Significant experience of working within Fostering
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Location: SOUTH LONDON
Salary: up to £39,400 + Car Allowance - £2,000 / Company Car
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details.
If this role isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £33000 - £39400 per annum + plus Company Car or car allowance
Posted: 2024-10-28 17:16:46
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A Large, recently 'Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a HOME BASED Supervising Social Worker to cover The South London area.
This role is full-time, homebased and permanent position.
The ideal candidate will have fostering experience but can have any experience in children's social work.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
30 Days Annual leave
Company Car or Car Allowance of £2000
Contributory pension Scheme
Progression Opportunists
Healthcare
Additional Discounts
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Attend regular meeting and Supervisions
Undertake Form F Assessments
Support Children and Young people
Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid HCPC registration
Significant experience of working within Fostering
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Location: SOUTH LONDON.
Supporting Foster Parent across Croydon, Wandsworth, Surrey, Streatham, Beckenham, Kingston & Thornton Heath
Salary: up to £39,400 + Car Allowance - £2,000 / Company Car
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details.
If this role isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!
https://www.charecruitment.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/permanentsocialworkrecruitment/
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Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £33000 - £39400 per annum + plus Company Car or car allowance
Posted: 2024-10-28 17:16:44
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A family owned and 'Good' rated Therapeutic Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to support foster carers in Devon.
This position is a full-time, HOME BASED and permanent position.
Please be advised that as part of this role, you will be asked to participate in completing Form F assessments and standards of care investigations.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
Salary up to £46,000 per annum
Generous Annual leave of 30 days as standard, plus bank holidays
HOME BASED - Devon area location
Excellent Travel Package
Pension Scheme
Healthcare
Additional Bonuses on a yearly basis
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Participate in all foster care reviews
Provide and develop support and supervision
Visit and assess potential foster carers
Assess and identify support and training needs of foster carers
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 0118 948 5555 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £46000 per annum + 30 DAYS LEAVE PLUS ANNUAL BONUSES
Posted: 2024-10-28 17:15:34
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A family owned, therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to cover a caseload over the South East London.
This role is a full-time, and permanent position and you will work from home, 4 days per week, with an office day / team meeting day, 1 day per week.
What is in it for you?:
Salary up to £40,000 per annum
Home working
Therapeutic training
Working for a small, bespoke, family owned agency
25 Days Annual leave
Pension Scheme
Learning and Development Opportunities
Wellness Programme
Additional Benefits
Your responsibilities and requirements :
Provide foster carers with professional support, guidance and monitoring
Attend and participate in case conferences, reviews, planning meetings
Prepare reports and risk assessments
Advise children and young people of their rights and assist them
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid registration with Social Work England
Significant experience of working within Looked After Children
Experience of working within Fostering
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on 07587 03100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: South East London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £40000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-10-28 17:15:32
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A established, Outstanding rated Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a High-quality of childcare, education and therapy for young people are looking for a Supervising Social Worker in West Sussex.
Within this role, there is no requirement to cover out of hours rota, and you will not be required to complete Form F assessments, plus you will be able to work on a hybrid office basis.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
A salary up to £36,000 plus a car allowance of £3,000 so a £39,000 package
30 Days Annual leave
NO OUT OF HOURS
Car Allowance - £3,000
Pension Scheme
Healthcare
Additional Discounts
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Supervising and Monitoring Foster Carers
Provide relevant training
Attend meetings when needed
Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid registration with Social Work England
Significant experience of working within Looked After Children
Experience of working within Fostering
Experience of working within a Senior/Managerial position
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: West Sussex, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £39000 per annum + Car allowance and NO OUT OF HOURS
Posted: 2024-10-28 17:15:31
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A established, Outstanding rated Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a High-quality of childcare, education and therapy for young people are looking for a Supervising Social Worker in Mid-Hampshire.
Within this role, there is no requirement to cover out of hours rota, and you will not be required to complete Form F assessments, plus you will be able to work on a hybrid office basis.
Your work with cover working with foster carers around Mid-Hampshire and West Sussex borders.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
A salary up to £36,000 plus a car allowance of £3,000 so a £39,000 package
30 Days Annual leave
NO OUT OF HOURS
Car Allowance - £3,000
Pension Scheme
Healthcare
Additional Discounts
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Supervising and Monitoring Foster Carers
Provide relevant training
Attend meetings when needed
Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid registration with Social Work England
Significant experience of working within Looked After Children
Experience of working within Fostering
Experience of working within a Senior/Managerial position
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Hampshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £39000 per annum + Car allowance and NO OUT OF HOURS
Posted: 2024-10-28 17:15:30
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Service Care Solutions are working with a Leading Gambling Support Charity to find great candidates to join their Service.
This Gambling Support Charity has been running for a number of years and has helped support people with addictions, this including gambling addictions.
They are looking for candidates who can adhere to the values.
These values being Respect, Quality, Integrity, Partnership, Empowerment and Commitment.
As a Gambling Support Practitioner it will be your role to provide advice and support to clients using the service and help them along their Gambling Recovery Journey.
The Gambling Support Practitioner role is Hybrid working with expectation for canidates to work in the Nort and East Yorkshrie
Main responsibilities and duties of a Gambling Support Practitioner
- Facilitate referrals, provide advice / guidance, assessment, brief and structured interventions, and group programmes to individuals experiencing difficulties with gambling.
- Develop a recovery orientated care plan and ensure it is implemented and reviewed with the service user to monitor outcomes.
- Engage key stakeholders, publicise the work of the service, and recruit community partners.
- Provide advice, screening, brief and comprehensive assessments.
- Provide group programmes and support groups for service users, their friends and family.
The Perfect Candidate for the Gambling Support Practitioner role will have the following experience
- Working in a multi disciplinary setting / across multi-disciplinary teams
- Working with vulnerable people
- Experience of providing 1 - 1 interventions
- Ideally, experience of working with those affected by Gambling Harms or any addiction.
Essential Criteria
- Candidates must hold a minimum level 4 qualification in a relevant field i.e.
health and social care, social work, education, community, mental health, health promotion or equivalent.
And
- Be capable of independent travel across the Nort/ East Yorkshire region
Benefits for working for this Charity
- Great job satisfaction, you will be helping people on their recovery journey!
- Shorter hours but this doesn't effect pay, 35 hours per week.
- Working as part of dedicated team!
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Type: Permanent Location: North Yorkshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £27864.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-28 16:51:07
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Service Care Solutions are working with a Leading Gambling Support Charity to find great candidates to join their Service.
This Gambling Support Charity has been running for a number of years and has helped support people with addictions, this including gambling addictions.
They are looking for candidates who can adhere to the values.
These values being Respect, Quality, Integrity, Partnership, Empowerment and Commitment.
As a Gambling Support Practitioner it will be your role to provide advice and support to clients using using the service and help them along their recovery journey.
Main responsibilities and duties of a Gambling Support Practitioner
- Facilitate referrals, provide advice / guidance, assessment, brief and structured interventions, and group programmes to individuals experiencing difficulties with gambling.
- Provide advice and support to colleagues providing support to individuals about their gambling behaviour.
- Engage key stakeholders, publicise the work of the service, and recruit community partners.
- Provide advice, screening, brief and comprehensive assessments.
- Develop and support a network of Community Champions for gambling related harm.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of community services across designated areas, mapping the stakeholder landscape to identify key opportunities and organisations.
The Perfect Candidate for the Gambling Support Practitioner role will have the following experience
- Working in a multi disciplinary setting / across multi-disciplinary teams
- Working with vulnerable people
- Experience of providing 1 - 1 interventions
- Ideally, experience of working with those affected by Gambling Harms or any addiction.
Essential Criteria
Candidates must hold a minimum level 4 qualification in a relevant field i.e.
health and social care, social work, education, community, mental health, health promotion or equivalent and be capable of independent travel across the Tyne and Wear region.
Benefits for working for this Charity
- Great job satisfaction, you will be helping people on their recovery journey!
- Shorter hours but this doesn't effect pay, 35 hours per week.
- Working as part of dedicated team!
Please APPLY NOW if you are interested in this role but clicking apply or by sending your CV to Paul Rimmer - paul.rimmer@servicecare.org.uk
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Type: Permanent Location: Tyne and Wear, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £27864 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-28 16:45:50
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An evolving local Authority is looking for a Team Manager to join their Referral and Assessment Team based in South-East London.
As the ideal Team Manager, you will need experience within Referral and Assessment Teams, or any children's social work team.
Benefits for you as the Team Manager:
25 Days Annual leave
Lease Car
Pension Scheme
Golden Hello - £2,000
Retention Payment - £2,000
Healthcare
Relocation Allowance
Additional Benefits
Your responsibilities as the Team Manager:
Provide supervision for Social Workers
Follow and apply relevant internal policies and procedures
Make recommendations to the group manager
Undertake appropriate training
Requirements of you as the Team Manager:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid Social Work England registration
Significant experience of working within Safeguarding
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Location: South-East London
Salary: up to £60,200 plus £4,000 welcome payment and annual retention payment Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: South East London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £46800 - £60200 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-28 16:08:11
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An evolving local Authority is looking for a Team Manager to join their MASH Service based in South-East London.
As the ideal Team Manager, you will need experience ideally within a MASH/Triage team or Referral and Assessment Teams.
You will need to be committed and have the drive to join this local authority through exciting changes and improvements.
Benefits for you as the Team Manager:
25 Days Annual leave
Lease Car
Pension Scheme
Golden Hello - £2,000
Retention Payment - £2,000
Healthcare
Relocation Allowance
Additional Benefits
Your responsibilities as the Team Manager:
Provide supervision for Social Workers
Follow and apply relevant internal policies and procedures
Make recommendations to the group manager
Undertake appropriate training
Requirements of you as the Team Manager:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid Social Work England registration
Significant experience of working within Safeguarding
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Location: South-East London
Salary: up to £60200 plus £2,000 welcome payment and £2,000 annual retention payment Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: South East London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £46800 - £60200 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-28 16:08:10
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Job Title: Youth Justice PractitionerLocation: Kingston and RichmondPay Rate: £26.00 per hour (PAYE) / £32.21 per hour (Umbrella)
About the Role:Service Care Solutions is assisting Achieving for Children (AfC) in recruiting a Youth Justice Practitioner.
The successful candidate will work within the Targeted Youth Support Service, focusing on preventing and reducing offending by young people.
This role involves managing a caseload, supporting young people and families, and working closely with local partners to ensure effective interventions and support.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of young people referred by the Police or court orders.
Conduct holistic assessments to develop intervention plans.
Support young people and families in addressing needs related to offending behaviors.
Act as a Court Officer, including covering occasional Saturday court.
Work restoratively, promoting welfare and desistance for young people in the criminal justice system.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Professional qualification in Children and Youth, Social Care, or Probation (Level 4 or above).
Experience working with young people involved in offending behavior.
Strong understanding of Youth Justice National Standards, court processes, and relevant legislation.
Skills in writing court reports, risk management, and public protection.
Application Contact:For more information or to apply, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions at Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Kingston upon Thames, England
Salary / Rate: £26 - £32.21 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-28 14:22:09
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Cardiff Council Children's services are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their team.
The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work.
As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will still be providing face-to-face support to families across the city where applicable.
This is a full time position with an initial contract of 3 months with a view to this being extended on a rolling basis and offering a pay rate of £15.43 per hour.
Duties of the role:
Carrying out supervised contact visits with young people and their families
Undertake initial assessment work with families
Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families
Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social Worker
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience of working with young people and their families
Full UK driving license
Enhanced DBS check
Be able to work upon own initiative and within a team
The benefits of working with Eilidh at Service Care Solutions:
You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work
We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply now.
Don't miss your chance to become a family support worker at Cardiff Council! To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or eilidh.nicol@servicecare.org.uk. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Cardiff, Wales
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £15.43 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-25 12:19:03
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Bromley are seeking highly talented and ambitious registered Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join us on our journey to excellence
About the Role:
The London Borough of Bromley, Adult Learning Disability Team, are looking for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join our friendly hard-working team who want to make a difference in the lives of people with a learning disability.
The Team supports people with learning disabilities to live healthy, independent lives and keep safe and well in the community, working closely with the person, their families and carers.
As a qualified Social Worker, you will work with a number of people with a learning disability to implement short - long term interventions, utilising a person centred and strengths based approach to ensure that the person's independence and well-being are promoted in the community.
Social Workers will work according to the relevant legislation and statutory guidance for people with a learning disability in need of care and support.
Routinely you would be undertaking social care needs assessments, support planning and review, mental capacity assessments, Continuing Health Care decision support tools and safeguarding enquiries when necessary.
You may also be involved in engaging in more complex situations, including making applications to the Court of Protection.
You will need excellent report writing and computer skills.
Record keeping is a vital and necessary part of the job and being able to communicate effectively is central to the role.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible, committed, and hard working with a willingness to work to quality practice standards, keeping the person at the heart of all interventions.
They must have experience of working within a multidisciplinary framework and need to have good negotiating skills.
The successful candidate will be working with Partner Agencies and will be required to maintain good working relationships.
They will be required to work as a duty worker on an occasional basis, undertake statutory Safeguarding work (s42 Care Act 2014), Mental Capacity Act (2007) and best Interest assessments and may also be required to provide supervision/support to less experienced staff.
Some experience of supervision is desirable but not essential.
Applicants must hold a Degree in Social Work, (or equivalent).
Social Workers are expected to undertake appropriate training and be responsible for their personal Continuous Professional Development.
Essential - Being able to move efficiently both around the Borough and to undertake care needs assessment and reviews of placements in and outside of the Borough is an integral and regular feature of the Bromley LD team social worker role, and therefore having a full current driving licence is desirable; and use of a means of transport is also deemed to be desirable for the performance of the job - please note the availability of a car via the lease car scheme.
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Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38931 - £46578 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-25 12:01:04
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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: 2024-10-25 11:58:11
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Probation Officer to join our team in Camden, London.
As a Probation Officer, you will play a crucial role in the criminal justice system by working with individuals on probation to ensure their successful rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
This position offers a competitive pay rate of £26.45- £29.30 per hour and provides the flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.Responsibilities:
Case Management:
Oversee a caseload of individuals on probation, conducting regular assessments to monitor progress.
Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation plans based on risk and needs assessments.
Counselling and Support:
Provide counselling and support to individuals to address underlying issues contributing to criminal behaviour.
Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to ensure comprehensive support for probationers.
Monitoring and Compliance:
Monitor and enforce compliance with probation conditions.
Conduct regular check-ins, drug testing, and home visits to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
Prepare detailed reports for court hearings and other relevant stakeholders.
Community Engagement:
Establish and maintain positive relationships with community resources to facilitate successful reintegration.
Organize and participate in community programs aimed at preventing recidivism.
Crisis Intervention:
Respond promptly to crises and emergencies, providing appropriate interventions and referrals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
Proven experience in probation, parole, or a related field is preferred.
Strong understanding of criminal justice procedures and rehabilitation principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly pay of £29.30.
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Positive and inclusive work environment.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives and contributing to community safety, we invite you to apply for this rewarding Probation Officer position in London.
Join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and foster positive change in the lives of those under probation.If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Mark at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208962 or email mark.white@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. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Camden, England
Salary / Rate: £26.50 - £29.30 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-25 11:55:06
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Probation Officer to join our team in Brent London.
As a Probation Officer, you will play a crucial role in the criminal justice system by working with individuals on probation to ensure their successful rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
This position offers a competitive pay rate of £26.45- £29.30 per hour and provides the flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
Case Management:
Oversee a caseload of individuals on probation, conducting regular assessments to monitor progress.
Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans based on risk and needs assessments.
Counseling and Support:
Provide counseling and support to individuals to address underlying issues contributing to criminal behavior.
Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to ensure comprehensive support for probationers.
Monitoring and Compliance:
Monitor and enforce compliance with probation conditions.
Conduct regular check-ins, drug testing, and home visits to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
Prepare detailed reports for court hearings and other relevant stakeholders.
Community Engagement:
Establish and maintain positive relationships with community resources to facilitate successful reintegration.
Organize and participate in community programs aimed at preventing recidivism.
Crisis Intervention:
Respond promptly to crises and emergencies, providing appropriate interventions and referrals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
Proven experience in probation, parole, or a related field is preferred.
Strong understanding of criminal justice procedures and rehabilitation principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly pay of £29.30.
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Positive and inclusive work environment.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives and contributing to community safety, we invite you to apply for this rewarding Probation Officer position in London.
Join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and foster positive change in the lives of those under probation.If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Mark at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208962 or email mark.white@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. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Brent, England
Salary / Rate: £26.45 - £29.30 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-25 11:52:23
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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: 2024-10-25 11:50:29
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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: 2024-10-25 11:50:28
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We are Looking for a Team Manager to join our Adult Safeguarding Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team are responsible for managing complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users and risk assessment and management.
This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to senior management on performance.
Working effectively with connected services is essential to ensuring the best outcome for every case.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a comprehensive understanding of Mental health procedures and a minimum of 1 years' experience managing Social Work Professionals.
What's on offer?
£42.00 ph (PAYE payment options available also)
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £37.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-24 17:26:43
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I am looking for an Adults' Social Worker to join a Learning Disability Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team work in partnership with disabled adults to understand and support them in what they need.
In this team they also promote independence for the adults whilst protecting them.
The team of social workers, work alongside the social managers and clinical leads and complete face to face visits.
Completing care act assessments, mental capacity assessments and community DOL assessments are all part of the role.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
The ability to complete Mental Capacity and /or Best Interest Assessments, eligibility assessments and relevant documents for the community DOL is important.
You would need to ensure that the requirements of the MCA 2005 are met and that the service users' rights under the ECHR (human rights Act 1998) are upheld.
What's on Offer
Up to £46,578.00 per annum
Hybrid Working
Excellent Training on the job available
Full Time (36 hours) available on a permanent basis.
Parking available/nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555/ 07555 1805546
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Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £46578 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-24 17:02:56
