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Job Title: Children's Permanence Social WorkerLocation: Oldham CouncilSalary: £36,648 - £40,221 per annum + £2,000 retention paymentContract: PermanentVacancies: 10
Description
Oldham Council is looking for passionate and committed Social Workers to join our Permanence Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing stable, loving, and long-term homes for children and young people.
As a Permanence Social Worker, you will work to ensure that children in care receive high-quality support and achieve the best possible outcomes.
You'll be part of a supportive and enabling workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
Undertake assessments and care planning for children and young people in care.
Develop and implement permanence plans that support stability and long-term outcomes.
Work closely with foster carers, adopters, and connected carers to ensure the best placement matches.
Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making.
Prepare and present reports for reviews, courts, and multi-agency meetings.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support.
Requirements
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
Experience: At least two years' post-qualification experience, ideally within safeguarding, child protection, or permanence.
Skills: Strong assessment, planning, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge: Understanding of child development, attachment theory, and permanency planning.
Other Requirements: Ability to travel across Oldham.
Why Join Us?
Financial Benefits:
£2,000 retention payment
£500 essential car user allowance + 45p per mile mileage
Up to £8,000 relocation package
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing:
Hybrid working (home & office)
Flexible working & TOIL (time off in lieu)
Free town centre parking
Discounted gym membership & staff discounts
Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Career Development:
Clear progression pathways
Comprehensive training & CPD opportunities
Staff recognition & celebration events
How to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oldham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £36648.0 - £40221.00 per annum + 2k retention, 8k relocation, £500 car
Posted: 2025-02-21 09:16:11
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Job Title: Children's Safeguarding & Child Protection Social WorkerLocation: Oldham CouncilSalary:
Social Worker (Grade 7): £36,648 - £40,221
Experienced Social Worker (Grade 8): £40,221 - £44,428
£2,000 Retention Payment
Description
Oldham Council is looking for 17 experienced and committed Children's Social Workers to join our Safeguarding & Child Protection (CP) Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.
We are committed to developing a stable and permanent workforce, ensuring our staff have the right support, manageable caseloads, and access to excellent career development opportunities.
Responsibilities
Undertake assessments and develop Care & Support Plans for children and families in need of safeguarding and protection.
Respond to crisis situations, using appropriate interventions to safeguard children at risk.
Manage complex caseloads, working closely with multi-agency professionals to deliver high-quality support.
Prepare reports for court proceedings, case conferences, and reviews, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.
Advocate for children and families, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Contribute to a learning culture, sharing skills and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
Requirements
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in safeguarding/child protection, but we welcome applications from those with experience in other areas such as Assessment & Intervention.
Skills: Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge: A thorough understanding of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.
Other Requirements: A full driving licence or ability to travel across Oldham.
Why Work for Oldham?
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working, TOIL (time off in lieu), and hybrid working.
Financial Benefits:
£2,000 retention payment.
£500 essential car user allowance plus mileage (45p per mile).
Relocation package of up to £8,000.
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees.
Wellbeing & Development:
25 days annual leave (increasing with service) and the option to buy extra days.
Defined benefit pension scheme.
Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.
Career progression and comprehensive learning & development programmes.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced social worker looking for a role that offers professional growth, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to safeguarding and protecting children in Oldham.
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oldham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £36648.0 - £44428.00 per annum + 2k retention, 8k relocation, £500 car
Posted: 2025-02-21 09:15:01
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The Vale of Glamorgan Council is committed to supporting children and families with a strengths-based approach, prioritising relationships and building resilience.
Following significant investment into our Intake, Family Support, and Placement Teams, we are expanding to ensure manageable caseloads, excellent support, and time to build meaningful connections with children and families.
Joining the Vale means being part of a resourceful and resilient authority that values your wellbeing and professional development.
With a committed and supportive workforce, this is an exciting time to make a difference in children's lives and take your career to the next level.
Responsibilities
Depending on your team, your role will involve:
Intake Team:
Managing referrals, conducting assessments, and undertaking Section 47 enquiries.
Determining whether families require longer-term plans or court involvement.
Fast-paced, varied work with immediate impact on children's lives.
Family Support Team:
Building longer-term relationships with families, managing risks, and promoting resilience.
Supporting families to achieve their goals and manage care and protection plans.
Purposeful, relationship-focused work with clear long-term objectives.
Placement Team:
Working closely with foster carers, residential settings, and placements to ensure children thrive.
Across all teams, you will work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, manage complex cases, and contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A recognised Degree or Diploma in Social Work (e.g., Degree, DipSW, CQSW).
Registration with Social Care Wales.
Experience working with children, young people, and families with complex needs.
Strong knowledge of The Children Act and other child care legislation and standards.
Experience in multi-agency collaboration.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and enhancement.
Manageable caseloads and regular supervision.
Hybrid working and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
Excellent opportunities for career and personal development.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Barry, Wales
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £39834.00 - £48421.00 per annum + Supp of 5k per year
Posted: 2025-02-21 09:08:29
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Job Title - Head of Housing Management
Location - Southampton
Contract - Temporary/Fixed-Term
Hours - Full-Time
Rate - LTD: £46.39 to £49.88 per hour / PAYE: £38.28 to £41.04 per hour
Role Summary: As the Head of Housing Management, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality housing services that meet regulatory standards and improve the lives of tenants in Southampton.
You will drive performance, lead service improvements, and foster a customer-focused culture within the Housing Management team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage Housing Management services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and government guidance.
Develop and implement strategic plans to improve service delivery and value for money.
Set and monitor ambitious performance targets to enhance customer satisfaction.
Champion tenant empowerment and engagement, ensuring residents' voices shape service design.
Oversee financial and resource management, ensuring cost-effective service provision.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, high performance, and innovation.
Ensure compliance with GDPR, Health and Safety, and safeguarding regulations.
Represent and deputise for the Director of Housing as required.
Requirements:
Chartered Institute of Housing Professional Qualification Level 5 or equivalent experience.
Proven leadership experience in housing management within a large and complex organisation.
Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management, and social housing regulations.
Experience in delivering service improvements and change management.
Ability to analyse performance data and implement strategic decisions.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.
Commitment to diversity, customer service excellence, and workforce development.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an email to George.Westhead@servicecare.org.uk
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Type: Contract Location: Southampton, England
Salary / Rate: £41.04 - £49.88 per hour + LTD - PAYE - £38.28 to £41.04
Posted: 2025-02-21 09:05:25
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Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Apply here!
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading Therapeutic Children's Home company who have services across the UK and are one of the most reputable in the sector.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:
Salary earnings up to £28,000
Full-time contract
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training and management development program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
Encourage positive life experiences for the children
Strong experience building report
Strong experience working in a team environment
Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others
If you are looking for your next move, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gloucestershire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £28000 per annum + Doesn't include sleep ins
Posted: 2025-02-21 09:01:24
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Assistant Independent Living Partner Bracknell Independent Living 3 Months 20 Hours £16.83 LTD / £14.35 PAYE (inc hol)
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Independent Living Partner in Bracknell to support customers within independent living schemes, ensuring their wellbeing and managing housing-related services effectively.
THE ROLE As an Assistant Independent Living Partner, you will work closely with the Independent Living Partner to provide tenancy and scheme management support for customers.
You will be the first point of contact for residents, assisting with tenancy matters, wellbeing checks, and community engagement.
Provide an intensive housing management service for both rented and leasehold properties, including customer inductions and tenancy sustainment.
Carry out regular compliance checks, including fire risk, health & safety, and maintenance inspections.
Respond to emergency and social alarm calls, liaising with monitoring providers and ensuring functionality of alarm systems.
Support residents with housing-related queries, signposting them to internal teams or external agencies where appropriate.
Encourage and facilitate resident involvement in community activities and engagement initiatives.
Assist in managing anti-social behaviour, void management, and property allocations in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provide cover at other schemes as required and support the team with flexible working hours.
THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within independent living, supported housing, or housing management.
You will be empathetic, proactive, and committed to providing excellent customer service.
Practical knowledge of housing management, including health & safety, voids, and repairs.
Understanding of tenancy law, safeguarding, and relevant housing legislation.
Experience conducting risk assessments and wellbeing checks.
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work, with business insurance.
THE CONTRACT
20 hours per week on a 7-day rota, including 1 weekend in 4 (8:30-16:30).
Specific days may vary, so flexibility is required.
3-month contract with potential for extension or permanent placement.
£16.83 per hour LTD or £14.35 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay).
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate! ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bracknell, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: £14.35 - £16.83 per hour
Posted: 2025-02-21 08:55:24
