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A Kent-based 'Good rated' Local Authority is looking for a Social Worker to join their Fostering Recruitment Team.
You will contribute to the recruitment of foster carers.
This role is a full-time, and permanent position.
Benefits for you as the Social Worker:
Salary up to £46,600 per annum
Local Government pension scheme
Maternity pay
Generous Annual leave
Retention Payment - £2,000
Progression Opportunities
The successful candidate will be the initial point of contact for any prospective enquirer or foster carer; meaning their ability to deliver an excellent ‘first impression' is vital.
Their experience, understanding and insight into the needs of children in care will support their undertaking of Initial Enquiries and Registration of Interests, whilst providing the prospective foster carer with factual information about fostering and the process, as well as offering guidance and advice as to their individual circumstances in relation to the impact of fostering.
You will be responsible for ‘duty' and ensuring all enquiries are responded to within timescales, undertaking home visits and completing good quality Form F assessments.
You will also support the line manager with the monitoring of enquiries, applications and the Stage 1 process.
Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 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: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £41000 - £50000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-10-23 17:14:50
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Department: Adult Social Care and Public HealthClient: Nottinghamshire County Council Salary: £16.11 per hour Contract Type: 3-month temporary contract, with the potential for extension based on performance and service needs. Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 9-5
About the Role:
Are you a compassionate, organised individual with a passion for providing excellent customer service? Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for a Service Advisor to join their Adult Social Care and Public Health team.
In this role, you will be the first point of contact for individuals seeking advice and assistance related to social care and public health services.
You will provide information, signpost to relevant services, and manage referrals, ensuring that all enquiries are handled promptly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality, courteous advice and referrals to the public, service users, and other agencies.
Offer information on services available from the local authority and external agencies, including advice for self-funders and benefits.
Triage incoming referrals and decide on appropriate actions, including signposting or referring for further assessment.
Support front-line workers by offering specialist social care advice and guidance.
Maintain accurate records and ensure excellent data quality.
Handle complaints and liaise with local agencies to foster strong working relationships.
Attend relevant team meetings and assist in maintaining up-to-date service information.
Requirements:
You will have excellent IT skills, knowledge of community care services and relevant legislation, including the Care Act (2014), the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Ideally you will have at least two years' experience of care work, though this is not essential.
You will have experience of working with the public, keeping records and constructing reports.
The role will enable you to work flexibly through the hybrid working model, with the working week split between home and the office.
NCC staff enjoy access to the latest mobile working technology, support and supervision.
An induction and relevant training will also be provided.
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.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. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Nottinghamshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £16.11 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-23 12:47:13
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Service Care Solutions is seeking passionate Support Workers to join a team in Preston to deliver vital rehabilitation and employment training.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals throughout the North of England and beyond.
The salary for this role is £27,500 As a dual-trained Support Worker and Activity Facilitator, you will provide guidance, coaching, mentoring, and support to a diverse caseload of participants.
Your role will involve regular 1:1 meetings and group interventions, helping individuals overcome barriers and gain meaningful employment.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify individual learning needs and create tailored action plans.
Plan and deliver training and interventions for participants.
Build rapport and supportive relationships to encourage participant engagement.
Enable access to relevant information and resources.
Record interventions and track progress using our CRM system.
Assist participants in planning future courses of action.
Facilitate group learning to enhance communication, social interaction, and employability.
Job-match and broker employment opportunities.
About You:
We are looking for individuals who have experience working with offenders or those marginalised from mainstream services.
You should possess strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, and be comfortable working in a target-driven environment focused on achieving successful outcomes for participants.
Skills Required:
Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) and/or teaching qualifications preferred, but relevant experience is most important.
Knowledge of issues affecting the rehabilitation of offenders and desistance theory.
Familiarity with National Probation Services or HM Prison environments, as well as local and national training and employment opportunities.
A warm, empathetic style with the ability to build rapport and support participants in their journey towards education, training, and employment.
If you are interested in this rewarding role, or know someone who might be a great fit, please contact Mark at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208962 or email mark.white@servicecare.org.uk.
Referral Bonus: Service Care Solutions offers a £250 referral bonus! If you refer someone who is successfully placed in this position and completes their probationary period, you will receive £250. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: City of Preston, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £27500 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-23 09:49:43
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2.
Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3.
Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients.
This mayinclude administering.
4.
Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File' with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes.
To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5.
Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6.
Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7.
Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8.
Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9.
Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly.
To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes.
Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10.
Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices.
To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11.
Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12.
Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13.
Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients.
To ensure that bothprospective and former residents are supported through visits and/orcorrespondence. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Gillingham, England
Salary / Rate: £12 - £13 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-23 08:49:01
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2.
Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3.
Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients.
This mayinclude administering.
4.
Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File' with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes.
To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5.
Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6.
Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7.
Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8.
Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9.
Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly.
To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes.
Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10.
Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices.
To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11.
Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12.
Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13.
Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients.
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Type: Contract Location: Lancaster, England
Salary / Rate: £12 - £13 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-23 08:48:14
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2.
Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3.
Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients.
This mayinclude administering.
4.
Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File' with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes.
To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5.
Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6.
Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7.
Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8.
Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9.
Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly.
To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes.
Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10.
Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices.
To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11.
Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12.
Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13.
Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients.
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Type: Contract Location: Fleetwood, England
Salary / Rate: £12 - £13 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-23 08:47:36
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2.
Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3.
Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients.
This mayinclude administering.
4.
Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File' with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes.
To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5.
Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6.
Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7.
Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8.
Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9.
Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly.
To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes.
Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10.
Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices.
To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11.
Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12.
Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13.
Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients.
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Type: Contract Location: Rossendale, England
Salary / Rate: £12 - £13 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-23 08:46:37
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We are Looking for a to Team manager join our Kinship and Private Fostering Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 1 year's management experience
About the team
This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.
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
The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of supervising social workers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.
Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.
What's on offer?
£44.00/hr per hour umbrella depending on experience (PAYE payment options available also)
Flexible/Hybrid Working Schedule
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
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Type: Contract Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £44.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-17 14:02:13
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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?
£45.00 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
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £45.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-16 15:01:26
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A fostering agency rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted are looking for a PART TIME Supervising Social Worker to join their team, covering the Hertfordshire and South Bedfordshire area.
This is a Part-time, homebased, permanent position for 3 days a week.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
A salary up to £44,000 per annum FTE
3 days a week of your choice (22.5 hours)
25 Days Annual Leave
Pension Scheme
Flexible Working
Other Benefits
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Undertake home visits and be a point of contact
Provide advice and guidance for foster carers
Contribution to Foster Carer training
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Type: Permanent Location: Hertfordshire, England
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £44000 per annum + Additional Benefits
Posted: 2024-10-16 12:14:27
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Purpose of the Post To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager.
To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.
To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate.
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for supervising junior home staff as directed
Equal Opportunities All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way.
All staff members responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
Accountable To Deputy House Manager, Registered Manager and The Responsible individual
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
To meet the needs of children through:
To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
To actively promote the child's/young person's education by assisting with and encouraging school attendance, homework, school liaison, attending parent's meetings/evenings, PEP's etc, in particular with the Education Department.
To act as a positive role model to any child within the organisation.
To bring into practice a therapeutic approach in dealing with any child regardless of age.
To assist the Support Workers in their roles as Key Workers and act as a link worker to the Children/Young People when their Key Worker is not available.
Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
To be responsible for, the maintenance of good quality written records and reports regarding the children/young people in our care.
To ensure that all paperwork is clear and eligible.
Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
Acting as an appropriate adult where appropriate.
To manage a staff team through:
Providing direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty.
Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters.
Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
To co operate with the company's relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post
Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National
Minimum Standards requirements
General Responsibilities:
To assist the Registered/Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures
To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained
To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
Special Conditions
Minimum NVQ level 3 in residential childcare and a minimum of 2 years' experience in working within a children's residential home
This post requires the holder to do varying shifts, which include early morning and late evening work and an on call rota system.
The post holder also is required to work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays when required.
Sleeping-in duties are also required which is paid at an additional rate.
On occasions you may be requested to change your rota at a given notice as per your contract, to ensure the contingencies of the service are covered.
This may also include covering an additional sleep-in duty as an emergency measure.
In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Registered Manager.
To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and the needs of the Organisation in order to develop and maintain service delivery.
However the Organisation will be mindful at all times to ensure that these duties are not so onerous as to prevent the Senior RSO fulfilling their role.
This post requires the holder to have a clear Criminal Records Bureau check at all times Changes to personal circumstances which may effect this must be notified to your line manager immediately.
Post holder will require to be on the DBS update service.
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Type: Contract Location: Cradley Heath, England
Salary / Rate: £13.5 - £15 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-15 12:28:21
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Purpose of the Post To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager.
To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.
To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate.
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for supervising junior home staff as directed
Equal Opportunities All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way.
All staff members responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
Accountable To Deputy House Manager, Registered Manager and The Responsible individual
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
To meet the needs of children through:
To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
To actively promote the child's/young person's education by assisting with and encouraging school attendance, homework, school liaison, attending parent's meetings/evenings, PEP's etc, in particular with the Education Department.
To act as a positive role model to any child within the organisation.
To bring into practice a therapeutic approach in dealing with any child regardless of age.
To assist the Support Workers in their roles as Key Workers and act as a link worker to the Children/Young People when their Key Worker is not available.
Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
To be responsible for, the maintenance of good quality written records and reports regarding the children/young people in our care.
To ensure that all paperwork is clear and eligible.
Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
Acting as an appropriate adult where appropriate.
To manage a staff team through:
Providing direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty.
Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters.
Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
To co operate with the company's relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post
Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National
Minimum Standards requirements
General Responsibilities:
To assist the Registered/Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures
To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained
To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
Special Conditions
Minimum NVQ level 3 in residential childcare and a minimum of 2 years' experience in working within a children's residential home
This post requires the holder to do varying shifts, which include early morning and late evening work and an on call rota system.
The post holder also is required to work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays when required.
Sleeping-in duties are also required which is paid at an additional rate.
On occasions you may be requested to change your rota at a given notice as per your contract, to ensure the contingencies of the service are covered.
This may also include covering an additional sleep-in duty as an emergency measure.
In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Registered Manager.
To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and the needs of the Organisation in order to develop and maintain service delivery.
However the Organisation will be mindful at all times to ensure that these duties are not so onerous as to prevent the Senior RSO fulfilling their role.
This post requires the holder to have a clear Criminal Records Bureau check at all times Changes to personal circumstances which may effect this must be notified to your line manager immediately.
Post holder will require to be on the DBS update service.
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Type: Contract Location: Cradley Heath, England
Salary / Rate: £13.5 - £15 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-15 12:28:20
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Palliative Care Social Worker - Hospice Outreach ServiceLocation: Pembury, Kent Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Flexible Working Options Available) Service: Hospice Outreach Service Salary: up to £43,117 DOE + £250 Welcome BonusDo you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering empowering and compassionate care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses? If so, this position is for you!Your New Role: We are looking for a Palliative Care Social Worker to join a Hospice Outreach Service and become an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.
The service aims to ensure that we have the right people, providing the right care, in the right place, and at the right time.
You will work within the community outreach model, supporting patients and families with comprehensive palliative care services. What Does the Role Involve? As part of the Hospice Outreach Team, you will be the first point of contact for new community referrals and all telephone inquiries.
You will provide frontline palliative advice and support to patients and families in their own homes, including care homes and nursing facilities.
Your key responsibilities include:
Providing telephone support and guidance to patients and families.
Conducting clinic and home-based assessments.
Developing personalised care plans to support quality of life and patient-centered goals.
Collaborating with other community teams and specialists to optimise patient experience.
Supporting individuals with a variety of life-limiting conditions such as heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty, neurological conditions, and oncology-related diagnoses.
What You Need to Succeed:
Qualified Social Worker with proven experience in palliative care.
Ability to work as an independent practitioner while collaborating with a multidisciplinary outreach team.
Advanced communication skills and the ability to convey sensitive information effectively.
Strong organisational and assessment skills.
Flexibility and resilience to manage a varied and dynamic caseload.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Join Our Team? We offer a supportive working environment with flexible working options to help achieve your ideal work-life balance.
Additional benefits include:
The option to transfer your NHS pension.
Generous annual leave entitlement, with the opportunity to buy and sell additional days.
Free parking at our Pembury site.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
A collaborative team culture that prioritises patient care and staff well-being.
At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard-work!
£150 Agency Switch Bonus - If you're unhappy with your current agency or simply fancy a change, Service Care Solutions will give you £150 for bringing your current contract to us.
£150 Welcome Bonus - We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £150, paid after completion of 150 hours in your new placement.
£750 Referral Bonus - Simply refer your friend.
If they get the role, we'll give you up to £750.
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Type: Permanent Location: Tunbridge Wells, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £43177.00 per annum + £250 Welcome Bonus
Posted: 2024-10-15 10:01:02
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Job Description
Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Referral & Information Co-Ordinator with Rochdale Council.
Rochdale Council are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week.
About the Role: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a dedicated Referral & Information Co-ordinator to join our Children's Social Care team.
You will provide a frontline assessment and information service, ensuring the most appropriate use of resources within the department and other agencies.
Your work will directly contribute to the welfare and safety of children, young people, and vulnerable adults within the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide advice and information to members of the public, service users, and partner agencies.
Conduct assessments and determine the best course of action for service provision.
Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
Offer direct support and counselling to families, promoting family unity wherever possible.
Maintain accurate records, case notes, and reports using the local authority's IT systems.
Support social workers in reviewing and planning interventions and maintaining links with other agencies.
Actively promote Rochdale Borough Council's strategic objectives.
About You: We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working within care services, ideally with knowledge of social services and statutory/voluntary agencies.
Is skilled in providing assessments and information to the public.
Can negotiate with partner agencies and source services to meet identified needs.
Has strong IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
Is committed to safeguarding children and promoting welfare, equality, and diversity.
Working Conditions:
You will be based at Rochdale Police Station.
A flexible approach to working hours may be required, and additional training will be provided as necessary.
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Why Service Care Solutions?
A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
We operate 3 payrolls per week
Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
Refer a friend Bonus of £250
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Type: Contract Location: Rochdale, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6
Salary / Rate: Up to £19.26 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-11 16:22:58
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We are Looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join our Mental Health Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team works with service users in the community with mental struggles to provide support and facilitate their independence.
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?
£40.00 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
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-11 16:02:35
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join an Older People's Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team supports working age (18-65) people with physical disabilities and people 65+ in a multidisciplinary set up as part of the Living Well Service.
This involves working with service users who require unplanned reviews of their existing care packages or people who have been referred by the Advice and Well Being Hub.
Working with each individual service users goals and aspirations, whilst working with their strengths and abilities to create the most fitting pathway plans is a key priority for the team.
About you
It is imperative to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years experience within adult's Social Work in order to be considered for this role.
Experience within a community, LD or Locality team is all experience that works well with the responsibilities this team deals with.
A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is preferred for this role.
What's on offer?
£32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Strength based working
Parking available/ nearby
Easily accessible offices via car or public transport
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Southend-On-Sea, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-11 14:26:45
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Purpose of the PostTo assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager.
To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.
To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate.
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesResponsible for supervising junior home staff as directed
Equal OpportunitiesAll young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way.
All staff members responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
Accountable ToDeputy House Manager, Registered Manager and The Responsible individual
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
To meet the needs of children through:
To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
To actively promote the child's/young person's education by assisting with and encouraging school attendance, homework, school liaison, attending parent's meetings/evenings, PEP's etc, in particular with the Education Department.
To act as a positive role model to any child within the organisation.
To bring into practice a therapeutic approach in dealing with any child regardless of age.
To assist the Support Workers in their roles as Key Workers and act as a link worker to the Children/Young People when their Key Worker is not available.
Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
To be responsible for, the maintenance of good quality written records and reports regarding the children/young people in our care.
To ensure that all paperwork is clear and eligible.
Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
Acting as an appropriate adult where appropriate.
To manage a staff team through:
Providing direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty.
Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters.
Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
To co operate with the company's relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post
Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National
Minimum Standards requirements
General Responsibilities:
To assist the Registered/Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures
To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained
To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
Special Conditions
Minimum NVQ level 3 in residential childcare and a minimum of 2 years' experience in working within a children's residential home
This post requires the holder to do varying shifts, which include early morning and late evening work and an on call rota system.
The post holder also is required to work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays when required.
Sleeping-in duties are also required which is paid at an additional rate.
On occasions you may be requested to change your rota at a given notice as per your contract, to ensure the contingencies of the service are covered.
This may also include covering an additional sleep-in duty as an emergency measure.
In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Registered Manager.
To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and the needs of the Organisation in order to develop and maintain service delivery.
However the Organisation will be mindful at all times to ensure that these duties are not so onerous as to prevent the Senior RSO fulfilling their role.
This post requires the holder to have a clear Criminal Records Bureau check at all times Changes to personal circumstances which may effect this must be notified to your line manager immediately.
Post holder will require to be on the DBS update service.
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Type: Contract Location: Camden, England
Salary / Rate: £13.50 - £15 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-11 10:31:23
