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We are currently looking for a CP Conference Chair to join a Quality Assurance Team.
This role requires a social work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team:
The team's aim is to support those at conferences to use the available information provided by contributors and make recommendations that form the child protection outline plan; this includes ensuring the appointment of a Lead Social Worker if the child is to be subject of a child protection plan.
Currently, the team is mostly hybrid, you will only need to attend the office for an initial Child Protection Conference, there are no other expectations to work in the office.
About you:
To be considered for this role you need to have a Minimum of 3 years direct experience of chairing child protection conferences.
Previous management experience working within child safeguarding services is preferred but not essential.
Skills of multi-agency working, developing child focused CP plans, understanding of dispute resolution and escalation process and challenging professional agencies lends well to this role.
A qualification in Social Work with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience is essential to be considered for this role.
Benefits of this role:
£42.00 an hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working available
An autonomous role - ability to plan your own work and meetings.
Children Social Care Induction for all staff, run by the teams Social Care Academy.
Reasonable caseloads - caseload reviews are held with the leadership team on a regular basis.
Core training and development courses/programmes to all social care staff.
Friendly, supportive, and diverse staff at all levels.
For more information, please get in contact.
Pixie Taylor- Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Lambeth, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £42.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 14:04:23
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a strong sense of empathy and a commitment to helping people in need? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Social Work Assistant.
As a Social Work Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our social workers by providing direct assistance to clients, helping them access services, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need.
You'll work with a diverse range of individuals, from children and families to the elderly and those with special needs, contributing to their well-being and improving their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist social workers in assessing client needs and developing care plans.
Provide emotional support and guidance to clients.
Help clients navigate available resources and services.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.
Coordinate with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other agencies.
Rate: £16.59ph
Location: West Bridgeford Area
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
The chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
Qualifications:
A genuine desire to help others.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Experience in social work or a related field is a plus.
Ability to work well in a team and handle challenging situations with compassion.
Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
Apply today and start your rewarding career as a Social Work Assistant!
Apply Now:
If this is something you are interested in, please get in touch! Send your CV across to macy.robinson@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Nottingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3
Salary / Rate: Up to £16.59 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 14:02:22
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Children's Residential Worker
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Children's Residential Worker in Barnet.
The Childrens's Residential Worker will work in a 2 bed home, supporting 2 young people.
Shift work and weekend work will apply.
There is an onsite drive way to park.
Pay rate - £13.84 per hour / £17 ltd (umbrella)
Main Responsibilities
As a Children's Residential Worker, you will be responsible for:
To work in a small team in order to support and implement the development of the children's home.
To enhance and effect change to the good of all children with whom they work by acquiring the necessary skills through their own training and development.
To ensure that the young people's needs are recognised and met.
This includes ensuring that they are free from discrimination within the home and to challenge discrimination from outside the home.
To protect the young people from harm in and outside the home.
On occasion, travel to other offices may be required to attend induction, training, meetings or to provide cover
Requirements:
Enhanced DBS
Minimum of 1 year experience in Children's Residential
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll services twice a week
If you are interested in the Children's Residential Worker role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@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: Barnet, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £17 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 12:37:03
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join the Integrated Learning Disability Team at Hackney Council.
This role offers the chance to work alongside clinical leads and social care managers to provide vital support to adults with learning disabilities and complex care needs.
You will play a key role in completing assessments under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, ensuring that service users' rights are upheld and their care needs are fully supported.
Responsibilities:
Care Act Assessments: Conduct thorough Care Act assessments, ensuring that individuals receive the appropriate level of support based on their needs.
Mental Capacity Assessments: Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments, ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and supporting individuals in making decisions about their care.
Community DoLS Assessments: Participate in the process of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments within the community, ensuring the safeguarding of service users' rights.
Best Interest Decisions: Make Best Interest Decisions on behalf of individuals who lack capacity, ensuring their care plans are in line with their rights under the Human Rights Act 1998.
Collaboration: Work closely with other professionals, including clinical leads, carers, and families, to provide holistic and person-centred support.
Eligibility Assessments: Complete eligibility assessments for services, ensuring compliance with local authority standards and national regulations.
Community Engagement: Visit service users in the community to assess their needs and provide support, ensuring that they are involved in all decisions related to their care.
Requirements:
Hold a recognised social work qualification and are registered with Social Work England.
Have extensive experience in working with adults with learning disabilities and complex care needs.
Have a strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Enhanced DBS.
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: Contract Location: Hackney, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 11:11:25
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Conwy County Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Team Manager to join our Children in Care team.
This fast-paced role involves overseeing the review of child protection referrals and ensuring a multi-agency approach to safeguarding.
You will work closely with social workers and section managers to make informed decisions on referrals and provide leadership in a highly collaborative environment.
If you have experience in managing child protection cases and thrive in a dynamic setting, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Child Protection Referrals: Reviewing all child protection referrals submitted to the local authority and ensuring they are processed efficiently.
Strategy Meetings: Attending and chairing multi-agency strategy meetings, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interests of the child.
Team Leadership: Working closely with social workers and section managers, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure high-quality practice.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Promoting effective working relationships with key partners, including health, education, and police, to ensure a coordinated response to safeguarding concerns.
Case Reviews: Overseeing and ensuring the timely review of cases, identifying risks, and making decisions based on thorough assessments.
Safeguarding Compliance: Ensuring that all safeguarding practices meet statutory guidelines and that the voice of the child is central to decision-making.
Requirements:
Has significant experience in child protection, particularly in reviewing referrals and working within a multi-agency setting.
Holds a recognised social work qualification and is registered with Social Care Wales (or equivalent).
Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex cases and fast-paced environments.
Is confident in chairing strategy meetings and working collaboratively with professionals from different agencies.
Has a deep understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times.
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: Contract Location: Colwyn Bay, Wales
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: Up to £44.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 11:06:01
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Lincolnshire County Council are looking for a compassionate and experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Children in Care (CiC) Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to provide dedicated support to children and young people in care, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
You will work closely with children, families, and professionals to achieve positive outcomes, helping children thrive in stable, caring environments.
Responsibilities:
Case Management: Managing a caseload of children in care, ensuring that all statutory duties are met and that each child's needs are supported through comprehensive care plans.
Direct Work: Engaging directly with children, families, and carers to build strong relationships, understand needs, and provide appropriate interventions.
Care Planning: Developing and reviewing personalised care plans that meet the needs and best interests of children in care, focusing on stability, safety, and well-being.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues from health, education, and other services to ensure a holistic approach to care and support.
Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety and protection of children in care through regular assessments, reviews, and proactive safeguarding measures.
Court Work: Preparing reports and attending court where necessary, representing the best interests of the child throughout legal processes.
Requirements:
Recognised qualification in social work (Dip.SW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent).
Social Work England registration
Has significant experience in children's social care, particularly within children in care or looked after children teams.
Enhanced DBS.
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: Contract Location: Lincoln, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: Up to £37.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:50:37
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Make a Lasting Difference: Family Support Worker in Stoke-on-Trent
Are you passionate about empowering families and improving the lives of children?
We're seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join Stoke-On-Trent City Council.
In this pivotal role, you'll use the Thrive Framework to guide families through challenges, build strong relationships, and create lasting positive change.
Pay: £16.08 per hour
Location: Civic Centre, Stoke
Contract: 6 Months plus ongoing
You'll make a difference by:
Leading holistic assessments and co-creating support plans with families.
Collaborating with various partners to ensure families receive the right help at the right time.
Providing direct support to children and young people, informed by child development expertise.
Equipping parents with evidence-based strategies to enhance their parenting skills.
Working within a multi-agency framework to safeguard children and young people.
To be successful, you'll have:
A Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning & Development, or Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
A full UK Driving Licence
In-depth knowledge of frameworks like the Supporting Families Programme and child safeguarding procedures.
Experience working with vulnerable families in a collaborative environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with people from all backgrounds.
A child-centered approach and a passion for helping families thrive.
If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email me at kat.shah@servicecare.org.uk.
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll service twice a week
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: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £16.08 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:31:04
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Nottingham City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our team.
As an IRO, you will play a critical role in ensuring the care and protection of children in the care of Nottingham City Council.
Your primary responsibility will be to monitor and review the care plans for looked after children, ensuring their voices are heard, and that their best interests are met.
This is a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we are looking for someone passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
Responsibilities:
Care Plan Reviews: Chair regular reviews for children in care, ensuring that their care plans are robust, meet their needs, and are aligned with their best interests.
Advocacy for Children: Act as an advocate for children, ensuring their views and wishes are considered and that they are involved in decisions about their lives.
Quality Assurance: Monitor the quality of social work practice and service delivery to ensure that children receive the highest standards of care and support.
Partnership Working: Work collaboratively with social workers, families, carers, and multi-agency professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to the care and protection of children.
Challenge & Escalation: Where necessary, challenge decisions or actions that do not meet the best interests of the child, using formal escalation processes to address concerns.
Statutory Compliance: Ensure that all reviews and care plans comply with statutory regulations and national best practice standards.
Requirements:
Are qualified social workers, registered with Social Work England.
Have significant experience in children's services, particularly in safeguarding, child protection, or looked after children work.
Have a strong understanding of legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to children in care.
Are skilled in chairing complex meetings and have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
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: Contract Location: Nottingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: Up to £41.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:31:03
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Join an local and independent non for profit organisation that specialises in the support of adults and children who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs, based in Andover.
Salary £25,000 - £26,000
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK.
This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.
Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years.
I work within in the South of England and will work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.
Benefits:
30 days holiday (including Bank Holiday entitlement) which increases with length of service
On-site parking
Support with your continuous professional development
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card giving access to a wide range of discount
Further development through QCF qualifications is available and funded
Financial hardship fund
Wellbeing Investments
NEST pension (where eligibility requirements are met)
Requirements
QCF Level 3 or good experience and a willingness to complete
Experience of shiftleading, team leading or deputising within adults services
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
If this role is of interest, please follow the next steps to apply. Alternatively, please contact Laura at lhulin@charecruitment or 07990044874 for more information on similar roles. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Andover, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £26000 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:20:33
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Mego Employment is proud to be working in partnership with a successful, independent, family-run business that has built a reputation for excellence in the frozen food industry.
Our client specialises in crafting a range of beautifully handmade cakes, pastries, pies, and other indulgent sweet treats, all produced to the highest standards of quality.
As their business continues to grow, they are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Packing Operative to join their team and contribute to the continued success of the company.
Role Overview:
As a Packing Operative, you will play a vital role in the packaging department, ensuring all products are carefully packed, checked, and processed to meet the company's exacting standards.
This is a full-time position offering 40 hours per week, with working hours from 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere to our clients' standards and product specifications to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.
Work on the packing lines, ensuring products are check-weighed accurately according to specification sheets.
Operate slicing and taping machinery as part of the packaging process.
Training & Development:
Full Food Hygiene and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) training will be provided if not already certified, offering the chance to gain valuable qualifications within the role.
What We Offer:
Become part of a growing, supportive, and family-oriented business with a strong focus on teamwork and quality.
Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
Opportunity for a permanent position after 13 weeks.
Full PPE provided.
Discounted products.
Free onsite parking.
Mego Employment LTD acts as an employment agency for permanent staff and an employment business for temporary workers. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Buckfastleigh, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £11.44 - £11.55 per hour + Additional benefits detailed in advert
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:16:07
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Locality Manager - Adult's Learning Disability Services
Driver Essential with UK Driving Licence.
£41,215 per annum
Locality Manager required to support our client in Taunton.
Perfect opportunity for someone to step up into a managerial role, or someone with previous managerial experience within the adult's care sector.
About you:
The Locality manager will be responsible for the delivery of services within their designated locality.
A successful candidate will need to be committed to having a positive impact on the lives of the people within the services, and be able to demonstrate organisational values.
You will have previous managerial experience with a knowledge and understanding of CQC Regulations.
Pay starts from £21.00 per hour PAYE and £26.88 per hour Umbrella.
£41,215 Per Annum - Temp to Perm Contract
Requirements for you as a Locality Manager:
Directly line manage a number of Support Workers/Support Assistants along with a Better Practice Lead.
Ensure the health and well being of the people supported in the locality in line with CQC Guidelines.
Be accountable for the safeguarding of service users implementing safeguarding policies, statutory requirements and local authority protocols.
Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service.
Shift Times for you as a Locality Manager:
Monday - Friday
Flexibility to provide guidance and assist within the locality
37.5 hours per week
Please note this is a TEMP to PERM contract.
For more information please apply or contact Flora on fwaterhouse@charecruitment.com / 01189485555
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Type: Contract Location: Taunton, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Temp to Perm
Salary / Rate: £21.00 - £26.88 per hour + Temp to Perm Contract
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:14:52
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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are seeking a dedicated and experienced Adults Social Worker to join their team.
We work with individuals over the age of 18 who have complex and long-term care and support needs, helping them achieve positive personal outcomes and live independently within the community.
This role involves working with people who have both physical and mental health needs, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in adult services.
Responsibilities:
Case Management: Manage a complex caseload, ensuring individuals receive the care and support they need to live safely and independently in the community.
Assessment & Planning: Conduct assessments of individuals' physical and mental health needs, developing tailored care plans to help achieve personal outcomes.
Collaboration: Work closely with other professionals, families, and carers to ensure that a multi-disciplinary approach is taken in meeting the needs of individuals.
Support & Advocacy: Advocate on behalf of individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and that they receive appropriate services and support.
Monitoring & Review: Regularly review care plans, adjusting them as necessary to reflect changes in individuals' needs and circumstances.
Requirements:
Recognised qualification in social work (Dip.SW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent).
Social Care Wales registration
Have significant experience in adult social services, particularly in managing complex caseloads.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting individuals with physical and mental health needs.
Enhanced DBS.
Access to own car.
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: Contract Location: Tonypandy, Wales
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: Up to £25.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:13:04
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Wirral Council are seeking an experienced and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join their Adoption Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in adoption to work in a supportive and collaborative team.
You will be responsible for providing specialist support throughout the adoption process, ensuring that children and families receive the care and guidance they need.
Responsibilities:
Adoption Assessments: Conducting thorough assessments of prospective adopters to ensure suitability and readiness for adoption.
Matching and Placement: Supporting the matching process, working with children, families, and prospective adopters to find the best placement for the child.
Adoption Support: Providing ongoing post-adoption support to adoptive families and children, ensuring any challenges are addressed promptly.
Family Engagement: Working closely with children and families to ensure the best outcomes throughout the adoption journey.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaising with a range of professionals, including health, education, and legal services, to ensure coordinated and effective support.
Case Management: Managing a caseload of adoption cases, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met, and maintaining accurate records.
Requirements:
Is a qualified social worker with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience, with specific expertise in adoption work.
Is registered with Social Work England.
Has a deep understanding of adoption processes, including matching, placement, and post-adoption support.
Enhanced DBS.
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: Contract Location: Birkenhead, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:02:09
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Isle of Wight Council are seeking a dedicated and experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join our team.
In this role, you will be working within our Child Protection team, helping to safeguard vulnerable children and young people on the island.
If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and are experienced in child protection, we would love to hear from you.
We offer support for agency workers with up to £250 weekly accommodation reimbursement and reimbursement for one weekly return car ferry.
You must have use of your own car while working on the island during the five working days of the week.
Responsibilities:As a Child Protection Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include:
Case Management: Managing a caseload of children and families, ensuring that all statutory responsibilities are met, and that children's safety and welfare are prioritised.
Risk Assessment: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify risks and developing care plans to address the needs of children and families.
Multi-Agency Working: Collaborating with professionals from health, education, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to safeguarding.
Court Work: Preparing reports and presenting evidence in court, as needed, to ensure the best outcomes for children.
Family Support: Engaging with families, building trust, and working with them to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with statutory requirements.
Requirements:We are looking for candidates who:
Recognised qualification in social work (Dip.SW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent).
Social Work England registration
Have a solid understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment processes.
Have access to their own vehicle and are available to work on the Isle of Wight for five days per week.
Why Join Us?Working with Isle of Wight Council offers you the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.
In addition, you will benefit from:
Up to £250 weekly accommodation reimbursement.
Reimbursement for one return car ferry per week.
The chance to work in a beautiful and unique location while contributing to the community.
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: Contract Location: Isle of Wight, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months +
Salary / Rate: Up to £41.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 09:53:24
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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: 2024-10-10 09:51:34
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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: 2024-10-10 09:51:33
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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: 2024-10-10 09:51:32
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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: 2024-10-10 09:51:30
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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: 2024-10-10 09:51:29
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Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Social Worker/Approved mental health professional to join their community mental health teams based in Orpington and Beckenham.
+ £1,000 Golden Hello, £1,500 Annual Retention Allowance and other excellent benefits
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 Social Worker/AMHP to work within their Community Mental Health teams based in Orpington and Beckenham.
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.
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: £38931 - £46578 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-10 09:51:29
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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: 2024-10-10 09:51:27
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Liverpool City Council are seeking an experienced and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team.
MASH brings together professionals from different agencies to share information and ensure that children and young people are safeguarded effectively.
By working together, we are able to make faster and more coordinated decisions that ensure the needs of children and families are met promptly.
In this role, you will support Early Help at the "front door," reviewing referrals, gathering essential information, and ensuring that children receive the right level of support.
If you are passionate about safeguarding children and want to be part of a collaborative, multi-agency team, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Referral Review: Review and assess referrals to identify safeguarding concerns and needs, ensuring that children receive the right level of support.
Information Gathering: Contact families and professionals to gather comprehensive information about the referrals.
Early Help Representation: Represent Early Help in the MASH team, triaging referrals and ensuring that the right services are provided at the appropriate level of need.
Collaboration: Work closely with professionals from health, education, police, and other key agencies to share information and make well-informed decisions.
Support & Coordination: Ensure that the triage process is smooth and efficient, helping families access support quickly when needed.
Oversight: Work under the guidance of the Early Help Team Manager, who reviews level of need decisions following the triage process.
Requirements:
Recognised qualification in social work (Dip.SW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent).
Social Work England registration
Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and Early Help processes.
Is skilled in reviewing referrals, gathering information, and making informed decisions.
Enhanced DBS.
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.
....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Liverpool, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: £35.00 - £40.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 09:42:22
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Care Home Operations Managers are the original hybrid workers.
Regional Managers, Area Managers, Service Managers the same.
Your next original work could be a masterpiece, because this job offers you the chance to bring together a multi million pound turnover group of 5 care homes and 2 thriving Home Care branches, into something special.
Not only that but you'll do so with greater influence, great earnings potential and great job security.
We can offer these things thanks to the backing of the owners and their otherwise flat leadership structure.
That means you'll be the right hand of the group Managing Director, who needs to focus more on the other acquisitions they have in pipeline.
And you'll be further supported by a well managed back office team that takes great care of local authority customers, other aspects of finance and suppliers etc.
It also means you get the brief, the freedom and backing to put your own stamp on the organisation.
Do so well and you will share handsomely in the groups' success, giving you fantastic professional fulfillment and marvellous amounts of money but not without hard work.
If you're reading this, you'll have a good idea what it takes and chances are you've already somewhat mastered what it is to be a boss of a group of Care Homes.
Now we want to know more.
Elderly care management experience and a level 5 leadership and management qualification are essential.
It's also essential that you are happy travelling throughout Scotland.
Anything else would a bonus, for example, a background as a nurse and/or experience running nursing as well as residential homes.
For more information or to apply please, call us, text/whatsapp us or send any old CV you can lay your hands on and if it's right for you we'll help take care of the next steps.
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Inverness, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £65000 per annum + + Bonus
Posted: 2024-10-10 09:37:52
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Birmingham Children's Trust are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Children in Care (CiC) Team.
This role involves working closely with children and young people in care, ensuring their safety and well-being through tailored care plans.
You will play a key role in supporting the team with complex cases, particularly around Public Law Outline (PLO) and adoption processes.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Birmingham.
Responsibilities:
Case Management: Managing a caseload of complex children in care cases, including those under PLO and adoption processes.
PLO & Adoption Work: Supporting children through the legal processes of PLO and adoption, ensuring that the best interests of the child are at the forefront.
Care Planning: Developing and implementing care plans that meet the needs of children in care, ensuring they have a stable, secure, and supportive environment.
Multi-Agency Working: Collaborating with partner agencies, including health, education, and legal professionals, to provide comprehensive care and support.
Mentorship & Support: Offering guidance and supervision to less experienced social workers and social work students within the team.
Requirements:
Holds an approved social work qualification and is registered with Social Work England (SWE).
Has significant experience in children's services, particularly in PLO and adoption work.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of current legislation and social work practices relating to children in care.
Enhanced DBS.
Access to own car.
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.
....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Stirchley, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: £30.00 - £30.0 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-10 09:35:42
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Care Home Operations Managers are the original hybrid workers.
Regional Managers, Area Managers, Service Managers the same.
Your next original work could be a masterpiece, because this job offers you the chance to bring together a multi million pound turnover group of 5 care homes and 2 thriving Home Care branches, into something special.
Not only that but you'll do so with greater influence, great earnings potential and great job security.
We can offer these things thanks to the backing of the owners and their otherwise flat leadership structure.
That means you'll be the right hand of the group Managing Director, who needs to focus more on the other acquisitions they have in pipeline.
And you'll be further supported by a well managed back office team that takes great care of local authority customers, other aspects of finance and suppliers etc.
It also means you get the brief, the freedom and backing to put your own stamp on the organisation.
Do so well and you will share handsomely in the groups' success, giving you fantastic professional fulfillment and marvellous amounts of money but not without hard work.
If you're reading this, you'll have a good idea what it takes and chances are you've already somewhat mastered what it is to be a boss of a group of Care Homes.
Now we want to know more.
Elderly care management experience and a level 5 leadership and management qualification are essential.
It's also essential that you are happy travelling throughout Scotland.
Anything else would a bonus, for example, a background as a nurse and/or experience running nursing as well as residential homes.
For more information or to apply please, call us, text/whatsapp us or send any old CV you can lay your hands on and if it's right for you we'll help take care of the next steps.
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £65000 per annum + + Bonus
Posted: 2024-10-10 09:34:31
