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Make a difference in the world!Waking NightsDo you want to help people with learning disabilities experience life to the fullest and gain a real sense of accomplishment at the end of each day; by knowing you have made a real difference to the life of the people we support?We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset.
We have worked long and hard with all our staff teams to create a set of values that all our staff are committed to, which involves being passionate, committed, respectful to each other and being willing to reflect and continuously learn and improve.
Our existing teams are simply the best in the North East, and they want people aligning with Ashdown’s values to join them.Please watch our short video series at www.ashdowncare.com and if you like what we see, then we would love to welcome you to the Ashdown family.Come and work with highly motivated teams, and efficient, knowledgeable, and approachable managers.
You will be supported with your physical, personal, and mental health challenges whilst being assigned interesting and challenging work to help you grow, develop, and live the best possible version of yourself.
You will be respected, listened to, and recognised for your efforts.Ashdown is a family run company with an excellent reputation, and we intend to maintain and strengthen this as we move forward into the future by only employing great staff.
This is why we believe we are the best company in the North East to work for.Contracted hours: 42 hours per week (Waking Nights 8pm – 8am)Wage: £12.02 per hour About the role:
The service users have additional needs and you’ll be supporting them to lead fulfilling and independent lives.You’ll be supporting independence to help develop daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting.Supporting service users in social, recreational and community activities.
The Ideal Candidate:
Experience with learning disabilities.Positive, enthusiastic with a great attitude.Outgoing and passionate about improving the service user’s quality of life.Knowledge of positive behaviour support.Proactive and motivated to look for new activities and experiences for the people we support.Someone who is open to learning new skills.
Company perks:
Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training.Genuine progression opportunities.Chances to spin our WOW-WheelFlexibility around family commitments.Refer-a-friend bonus!Loyalty bonuses.
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Type: Permanent Location: South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
Salary / Rate: £12.02 - 12.02 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-18 10:52:00
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Education Support Worker
Sheffield
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their lives? Do you have experience working with young learners with High Needs and want to help remove barriers to their education? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Details:
Contract: Initially a 4-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
Location: Sheffield - Full-time, on-site.
Hours: Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
Support Young Learners: Assist young people with High Needs, helping them access learning by removing barriers and promoting participation.
Ensure Safety: Keep learners safe at all times, adhering to safeguarding protocols, health and safety standards, and relevant regulations.
Personalised Support: Contribute to identifying the needs of learners and assist with individual assessments, creating tailored learning strategies.
Key Worker Role: Act as a key worker for learners, addressing their specific challenges, supporting bursary applications, and facilitating communication between services, families, and settings.
What You'll Be Doing:
Assessing Needs & Progress: Assist in identifying and assessing the support needs of young people with High Needs, ensuring that they receive personalised support.
Support Safeguarding & Health: Ensure all safeguarding processes, health and safety protocols, and OFSTED requirements are adhered to at all times.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, managers, and families to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting learners.
Provide Personal Care & First Aid: When required, provide personal care, first aid, and medication support in line with our policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For:
A dedicated, compassionate individual with experience supporting young people, particularly those with High Needs.
Someone who can think creatively to develop solutions that help students overcome challenges to learning.
A strong communicator who is capable of working collaboratively within a team, while also being able to provide individual, one-to-one support.
Ideally, you will have experience working within education or a similar support role, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
As part of our team, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on young people's futures, contributing to their educational journey and personal development.
How to Apply:
Please contact Emily @ Service Care on 01772 208964 or email emily.bentley@servicecare.org.ukBenefits of working for Emily @ Service Care Solutions:
A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
Exceptional referral bonuses
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.
Note: Do you know someone who is looking for work in this field? If so, please pass these details on to them.
If we are able to place them into work such as this, lasting over 13 weeks, we will happily pay you a £250 referral bonus
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Type: Contract Location: Sheffield, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Initial 4 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £15.53 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-18 10:50:52
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Caerphilly County Borough Council are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join their North Caerphilly CMHT.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities.
Based in Rhymney, the team provides a holistic and person-centered approach to service delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes for individuals and their families.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, and deliver tailored support for adults with learning disabilities.
Act as a key practitioner for complex cases, offering expert advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
Undertake comprehensive assessments under relevant legislation, including the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
Develop and review care plans in partnership with individuals, their families, and other professionals.
Lead on safeguarding concerns, ensuring adherence to statutory frameworks and council policies.
Promote independence and well-being by implementing strength-based approaches to support.
Requirements
Experience: Substantial post-qualification experience in adult social work, preferably within a learning disabilities or mental health setting.
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or equivalent and registration with Social Care Wales.
Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage a complex caseload with professionalism and empathy.
Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, safeguarding principles, and best practices in adult social care.
Why Join Us?
Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment committed to professional development.
Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact in the community.
Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
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: Rhymney, Wales
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: £35.00 - £35 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-18 10:44:50
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Cheshire West & Chester Council are seeking an experienced and motivated social worker to join their Adults with Learning Disabilities Team.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities by providing tailored support and ensuring they can live as independently as possible.
Based in the Chester and Ellesmere Port area, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering excellent social work practice while benefiting from hybrid working arrangements and supportive colleagues.
Responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive assessments to identify the needs and strengths of adults with learning disabilities.
Develop and implement person-centered care and support plans to promote independence and well-being.
Work collaboratively with individuals, their families, and multi-agency partners to deliver effective interventions.
Support the team's duty rota, responding promptly to urgent cases and ensuring continuity of care.
Apply relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding policies, to uphold the rights and safety of service users.
Maintain accurate and timely records in line with council policies and procedures.
Requirements
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
Experience: Preferably with experience working in learning disabilities, including assessments, care planning, and safeguarding.
Skills: Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
Knowledge: Sound understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in adult social care.
Flexibility: Ability to work in a hybrid model, with at least two days per week in the office.
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: Chester, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35.00 - £35 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-18 10:40:33
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Substance Misuse Support Worker
Service Care Solutions are currently working with a private provider within the Substance Misuse field to appoint a temporary Support Worker.
This is an ongoing adhoc position working directly with service users receiving treatment & support with Substance Misuse & Addiction in a rehab setting.
This position is for night shifts only and the successful Support Worker would be expected to work 2-4 shifts per week.
Main Duties of a Substance Missuse Support Worker
Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
Work with clients to produce appropriate and achievable recovery plans to help them address their identified needs.
Ensure clients observe the programme's rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached including substance testing.
Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records.
Assist in the day-to-day operation of services by working with clients, enabling them to cope with practical aspects of daily living (life skills, benefits, housing).
Ensure residents attend external appointments in line with their care plan by supporting them to access transport or accompanying them if necessary.
Oversee and or conduct effective intake, assessment and discharge interventions.
Assist the therapeutic team to carry out accurate, complete and timely risk management planning and reviews in conjunction with external third parties where appropriate.
Essential Criteria
Experience of working closely with Substance Misuse Clients.
Ability to undertake lone-working safely and effectively.
Ability to negotiate and influence effectively in terms of professional boundaries.
Ability to develop and review risk management plans.
Ability to express empathy and a non-judgemental attitude with a calm, caring approach.
Capacity to handle intensive and pressurised situations.
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Type: Contract Location: Wirral, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Salary / Rate: £16.50 - £21 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-18 10:01:44
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AfC employees in Guernsey awarded a further 5.8% from the 1st January 2024.We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiatic Band 3 Support Worker to join the Autism Outreach team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
The Outreach Service provides support to a number of Service Users at different locations across the Island.
The majority of service users live either in private tenancy dwellings or Housing Association properties within the community (e.g.
‘Extra Care’ Housing.)Support is tailored to individual needs and a holistic view is taken to promote choice, independence and community presence at all times.
This is done in partnership with the Service Users, their families and the multi-disciplinary team and with a belief that everyone can achieve a level of independence with the correct support.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales.
The Guernsey Band 3 salary range from 1st Jan is £27,950 to £30,926 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000.
It has some of the British Isles' finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St.
Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person Requirements:At least one year experience as a Support Worker in an Autism or other Learning Disabilities setting.NVQ or equivalent qualification is desirable but there is an opportunity for you to progress through to NVQ 3 or BTech in Positive Behaviour Support.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000
* - On-site Staff Accommodation
* - A generous allowance for private rental accommodation
* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directiveWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Learning Disabilities staff.As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Guernsey
Salary / Rate: £29,555 - 34,325 per year + £5K relocation, £Bonus, Accommodation
Posted: 2024-11-16 08:49:34
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Service Care Solutions are supporting a reputable non-profit provider and they are currently recruiting for a Young Person's Engagement Worker. As a Young Person's Engagement Worker you will play a crucial role by supporting individuals and families that have issues around Drug & Alcohol addiction.
The Ideal candidate needs to be experienced within the Substance Misuse field but also someone who is highly driven and highly motivated to have an impact on Young People's lives. You will be responsible for managing a case load of Children & Young People across West Midlands.
You will be engaging with young people within schools, family centres and colleges.
You will work closely with a range of partner agencies to support young people to achieve positive changes whilst providing opportunities to improve their life chances for a brighter future. Key role and responsibilities for a Young Person's Engagement Worker;
Preventing escalation including wellbeing coaching to those who access the hub that may need short term goals focused support.
Accessible open access information, advice & guidance.
Tailored emotional and practical support that is trauma informed.
Timetable of access for partner agencies including sexual health, substance use, mental health.
Promoting positive well-being through themed events and clubs.
Minimum requirements for a Young Person's Engagement Worker;
Experience of working within the Substance Misuse field
Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Experience of community engagement
Experience of working with Young People and to have a positive impact of their lives
This is an exciting and challenging roles but is so rewarding, this role is to help change Young Peoples Live's!!!
For more information, or to apply for the role please send your most recent CV to danny.booth@servicecare.org.uk
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 16:57:41
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Critical Care Nurse - Hybrid Position: Critical Care Nurse - Hybrid Location: Portsmouth Pay: up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) plus paid enhancements Hours: Full time (Part time is considered) Flexible working is available Contract: Permanent (Home Working / Office based)
MediTalent are seeking a Critical Care Nurse - Hybrid to work for our client based in Portsmouth.
The successful candidate will have the benefit and flexibility of working both from home and within a modern office environment and will be an essential part of the medical insurance team.
Our client is looking for a Registered Nurse with a strong background in either A&E, ICU or acute medical to use their clinical knowledge and skills to assess impacts of a customer's health / and or injury.
In this role you will co-ordinate and interact with patients/customers, perform health care assessments, provide empathetic and accurate information and review medical treatments and claims.
You will be supported by a dedicated team and co-workers with various background experiences and support systems in place to look after your personal wellbeing and progression within this role.
Our client cares not only for their patients but their staff too, offering flexible hours to help promote a positive work/life balance.
Duties:
Assess patient / customer injuries
Provide affective and accurate information
Review medical treatments
The right candidate:
Proven experience of working as a registered nurse
Strong customer service and communication skills
Evidence of relevant professional development either in previous job role or job placement
Benefits:
28 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Working from home
Competitive salary increasing based on performance
Staff Referral Scheme
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Plus much more…
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £40000 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 16:22:52
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We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team in the Greater Manchester area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What's on offer?
Up to £44,428
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team protects children from abuse and maltreatment.
They prevent harm to children's health or development by ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care.
This employer supports training and development and is committed to providing the staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work.
Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position.
A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).
You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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Type: Permanent Location: Oldham, England
Salary / Rate: £36648 - £44428 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 15:55:33
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We are recruiting for a Team Manager to join an Independent Fostering Agency.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
About the team
This team recognises hard work and supports you in your career progression.
As a Team Manager you will lead, motivate, and guide a team of social workers to ensure a high quality of care is provided.
This organisation is known for the quality of care they provide, and the service they offer to their foster carers.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying managerial experience in fostering but other social work management will be considered.
A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).
You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
What's on offer?
Up to £46,000
Hybrid Working
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
Job type: Full-time
For more information, please get in contact:
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Type: Permanent Location: Carmarthen, Wales
Salary / Rate: £42000 - £46000 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 15:49:16
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We are Looking for a Social Worker to Join a Fostering Team
This Role Requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 Years post qualified experience
About The Team
This team focuses less on the children and is more adult based.
The goal is to focus on the foster parents and provide them with any support needed for the child's care to be successful and to achieve the most positive outcome.
This involves completing F assessments and presenting any cases as well as involvement in LAC reviews.
This is a busy and diverse team that works closely with children's social workers undertaking SGO viabilities and assessments.
About You
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is essential to be considered for the role.
Experience working with children and families will benefit in this role as well.
A valid UK drivers' licence and vehicle is preferred but not essential to the success of the role.
What's on offer?
£35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
£150 expense package per week for either accommodation or mileage
Hybrid working scheme available
Parking available/nearby
An opportunity to enhance your supervisory skills
For more information, please get into contact with:
Siobhan Molley - Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Gloucestershire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-15 15:15:58
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A specialist residential home near Falkirk is now looking for a kind and compassionate Support Worker to join the team.Surrounded by gently rolling countryside, this smaller-sized home cares for young and working-age adults with learning disabilities as their primary need, often with additional needs such as epilepsy or sensory differences.The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and residents are thoroughly encouraged and supported to participate in activities personalised to their needs and interests – both within and outside the home.
Responsive, person-centred care and communication enable each resident to feel valued and flourish in a truly homey environment.While rural, a free shuttle bus is available from Falkirk and Cumbernauld to help you with your commute.
*As a Support Worker, you will help provide day-to-day living, wellbeing, and social support to residents with a range of complex needs so that they can live as independently as possible and with an outstanding quality of life.The team continually strives to improve the care they can offer, which means you’ll be able to take on excellent training and further learning opportunities that will help you to develop, progress, and enjoy a rewarding career in social care.This is a permanent, full-time position for a Support Worker – shift pattern can be flexible to suit you and can be discussed. Person specification:
(Essential) A compassionate approach and an interest in helping people(Essential) Willingness to help with personal care tasks(Essential) Some experience as a caregiver – this could be in a personal or professional capacity(Desirable) A qualification in health and social care (or equivalent)
Benefits and enhancements include:
Staff shuttle bus
*Funded training and developmentEmployee app for benefits/rewards, including retail discountsEarly pay schemeEnhanced overtime rateRefer-a-Friend schemeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Long service awardsAnd more ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Falkirk, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £12.25 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-15 14:04:29
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 1 - 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
Please note; you'll be managing 5 young people services in the Greenwich boroughIn this position, you will be required to:- Manage 4 Project Workers, 4 Night Workers and 1 Day Concierge; providing effective line management, supervision, training and development opportunities, overseeing staff recruitment and rota management- Actively direct team members in their day-to-day work to ensure that young people receive a consistent, high quality and responsive service- Ensure that each client has an individual package of support with regular formal and informal key working, and an up-to-date co-produced support and safety plan- Oversee the reports regarding missing young people, to lead on coordinating a joined up response with statutory services, as well as directing a variety of approaches for non-engaging clients- Lead on developing the recruitment, training, and the use of volunteers across the YP services in response to clients' needs within schemes- Maintain positive working relationships with the Local Authority Commissioning Team, Pathways and referral agencies- Oversee referrals ensuring they meet the criteria and service specification and ensure that referrals are interviewed, assessed and accepted / rejected in line with policy- Ensure that preparation for move-on begins once the young person moves into the service and to lead on the development and roll out of a comprehensive package of life skills training which is available to all- Ensure consistent monitoring of the quality of support delivered daily, through working alongside staff in meetings and through consistent review of support delivery and housing management duties- As directed by the Regional Services Manager, to contribute to organisational and statutory monitoring and reporting within set deadlines- Ensure the property is maintained to a high standard and that effective systems are in place to ensure all areas of housing management are efficient and offer value for money, with voids kept to a minimum and rental income maximised- Ensure that staff and volunteers are aware of and fulfil their responsibilities within the organisations Health and Safety procedural framework, have completed the required training and adhere to organisational policy and procedure at all times- Ensure that all property risk assessments are reviewed and updated at regular intervals- Ensure that staff are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsTo apply for this role, you must have:- Experience of effectively managing staff that work with the range of issues involved in the delivery of quality services to young people who may be at risk or looked after with complex needs including offending and gang affiliation- Demonstrable understanding of effective practice in responding to the needs of looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17, as well as local authority statutory duties- Proven track record of staff and service management and demonstrable ability to manage staff performance and motivate staff members to perform effectively- Experience of managing accommodation-based services with a variety of tenures and knowledge of the associated housing management and health and safety requirements- Essential: experience managing multiple services- High level of numeracy, literacy and comprehension in order to be able to contribute to budget setting, monitor expenditure, write reports and review, analyse and extrapolate from written information- Ability to co-ordinate the work of a number of individuals or agencies to get tasks completed to time and to specification- Strong networking skills and proven ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to establish or improve services to service users ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Lewisham, England
Salary / Rate: £18 - £20.5 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-15 13:57:08
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Job title: RMN Nurse (Registered Mental Health Nurse) Location: Leicester Rate Of Pay: £39,520 per Annum Shift Patterns: Full time or Part time Information about the Role: Working as an RMN Nurse (Registered Mental Health Nurse):
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, and long term service users.
Behave in a professional and discreet manner at all times and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
Be competent and confident in managing people with long term health conditions.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for service users??with complex needs.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for service users (as appropriate).
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist service users in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Recognise and work within own competence level
Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of service user interaction and consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Support, manage and guide support workers on a daily basis.
Continual personal development to develop oneself and the role.
Necessary Experience or Qualifications: Someone who has a real passion for caring and helping people.
Hold a valid NMC Pin
Ability to work on shift/rota pattern.
Have the right to the work in the UK
I INDRMN Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £39,520.00 per year Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
Experience:
Post Nursing Registration: 1 year (required)
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Type: Permanent Location: Leicester, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £39520.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 10:15:08
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Bromley are seeking highly talented and ambitious registered Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join us on our journey to excellence
About the Role:
The London Borough of Bromley, Adult Learning Disability Team, are looking for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join our friendly hard-working team who want to make a difference in the lives of people with a learning disability.
The Team supports people with learning disabilities to live healthy, independent lives and keep safe and well in the community, working closely with the person, their families and carers.
As a qualified Social Worker, you will work with a number of people with a learning disability to implement short - long term interventions, utilising a person centred and strengths based approach to ensure that the person's independence and well-being are promoted in the community.
Social Workers will work according to the relevant legislation and statutory guidance for people with a learning disability in need of care and support.
Routinely you would be undertaking social care needs assessments, support planning and review, mental capacity assessments, Continuing Health Care decision support tools and safeguarding enquiries when necessary.
You may also be involved in engaging in more complex situations, including making applications to the Court of Protection.
You will need excellent report writing and computer skills.
Record keeping is a vital and necessary part of the job and being able to communicate effectively is central to the role.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible, committed, and hard working with a willingness to work to quality practice standards, keeping the person at the heart of all interventions.
They must have experience of working within a multidisciplinary framework and need to have good negotiating skills.
The successful candidate will be working with Partner Agencies and will be required to maintain good working relationships.
They will be required to work as a duty worker on an occasional basis, undertake statutory Safeguarding work (s42 Care Act 2014), Mental Capacity Act (2007) and best Interest assessments and may also be required to provide supervision/support to less experienced staff.
Some experience of supervision is desirable but not essential.
Applicants must hold a Degree in Social Work, (or equivalent).
Social Workers are expected to undertake appropriate training and be responsible for their personal Continuous Professional Development.
Essential - Being able to move efficiently both around the Borough and to undertake care needs assessment and reviews of placements in and outside of the Borough is an integral and regular feature of the Bromley LD team social worker role, and therefore having a full current driving licence is desirable; and use of a means of transport is also deemed to be desirable for the performance of the job - please note the availability of a car via the lease car scheme.
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Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38931 - £46578 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:32
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Team Manager (Leaving Care Team)
Focusing on the child, not forgetting you
Salary: up to £55,890.00 per annum
In addition, you will receive £2000 annual retention payment,
£2000 Golden Hello and other excellent benefits including a lease car
Contract Type: PermanentLocation: Bromley Civic Centre/flexible working
Looking for your next exciting adventure in social work? Look no further!
Services for children and families in Bromley have made a remarkable leap forward to ‘good' overall with leadership that has an ‘outstanding' impact on social work practice, according to Ofsted.
We are proud of the findings and letter from Ofsted from our recent Focused Visit on the care and support we offer to our children looked after.
You can view the letter from Ofsted here.
Bromley are seeking a highly talented and ambitious registered Team Manager to join us on our journey to excellence.
This post has recently become available in a very stable and fully permanent service due to staff promotion.
The service benefits from effective partnerships with other agencies such as Police, Health and Education, Probation, Housing, Accommodation providers, adult social care and DWP and aims to ensure our young people have the best opportunity to transition successfully into adulthood.
We are a 16 plus service that benefits from working alongside a co located participation service that run our Care Leaver Forum and associated group work programme.
We take pride in putting young people's voices and ideas at the heart of service delivery and design.
Workers are also supported by specialist roles within the team delivering mental health support as well as ETE intervention.
Our Leaving Care Service consists of 4 Teams, with two Social Workers and three Young Person Advisors in each team.
Bromley have prioritised keeping caseloads low to ensure a strong focus on relationships.
We also offer a successful group supervision programme and are offering trauma training for all our LCT staff.
please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964
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Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £55890.00 - £56890 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:31
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Northhamptonshire Council are recruiting for a Permanent Children's Social Worker to join their Children In Care - Court Team.
Up to £8,000 towards relocation
As a Children's Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children's Trust, you'll join a supportive learning culture, be able to influence change, challenge others and share your expertise.
The Children in Care Team provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire.
This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care.
We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.
You'll be conducting clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and building positive relationships.
This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.
What will you be doing?
Our children in care service provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire.
This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care.
We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.
The service has 11 teams that work across the county and focus on particular cohorts of children.
You will need to be experienced at court work and will be confident and capable enough to attend court on your own if necessary.
About you
You will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families.
As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families.
As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.
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: Northampton, England
Salary / Rate: £39384 - £42620 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:30
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Our vision is A Southend Where All Children Achieve Success.
By joining Southend City Council as a Social Worker, you will be key in making our vision a reality for all children.
You will be joining a service where we demonstrate with pride that:
All paths lead back to the child.
We spend time getting to know each child and their story.
We do what we say we're going to do.
We work with the whole family.
No matter what, we aim to make things better.
You will provide support to work to the highest standard using our model of practice, Restorative Practice, to deliver the vision.
You will access a professional social work development offer that has been designed by social workers, whatever stage you are at in your career.
You will be given regular restorative supervision and separate supervision focusing on development and evidencing your SWE registration.
We want everyone to take the lead in an area of interest for your team, and you will explore this with your line manager.
Your new role
Southend City Council's Fostering Recruitment Team are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time, Social Worker to recruit, train, assess, supervise and support Foster Carers in their role of looking after children and young people.
Cases are capped at 6 Form F.
Ensuing the highest professional standards and a good overall knowledge of relevant children's and fostering legislation, regulations and practice methods.
Providing a supportive and efficient service to children, young people, their families and fostering families, ensuring that the needs of children and their parents and carers are professionally assessed.
You will be investigating, evaluating and analysing information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence in conclusions and realistic action plans.
As well as this, you will be required to develop practice which takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in their immediate and extended social circles and having full regard to their overall development needs.
The position is hybrid working, and you will be expected to be on site a minimum of 2 days a week.
There will be a face-to-face team meeting every other week on a Tuesday.
If you're interested in this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Westcliff-On-Sea, England
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:30
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Northhamptonshire Council are recruiting for a Permanent Children's Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team.
£6,000 Welcome bonus, up to £8,000 relocation allowance.
About the role
To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children with complex disabilities and their families to ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children Trust.
You will be a qualified social worker with proven post qualification experience ideally with experience of working within children with disabilities and their families.
What will you be doing?
To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children with complex disabilities and their families to ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Childrens Trust.
About you
You should be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families.
You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards.
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: Northampton, England
Salary / Rate: £39384 - £42620 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:29
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Gloucestershire County Council are recruiting for a Permanent Advanced Practitioner to join their Children & Families teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for Senior Social Workers looking for the next step up in their career or Advanced Practitioners looking to join a nurturing and supportive council.
+ £4,000 welcome payment and an annual retention payment of £2,000.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
The key responsibilities for this role include working in collaboration and alongside the Team Manager, to:
Be the allocated Advanced Social Work Practitioner for a protected caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex and challenging needs, risks and circumstances
Provide supervision and management oversight for the practice and development of Trainee Social Workers on placement and Newly Qualified Social Workers in their first Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within the team
Take a lead in promoting, supporting and addressing quality control, assurance and improvement activities within the team and across the service in accordance with the Accelerated Improvement Plan and other associated plans
Take a lead in promoting, supporting and addressing performance activities within the team and across the service in accordance with the Accelerated Improvement Plan and other associated plans
Responsibilities and duties:
Demonstrate exemplary social work practice in accordance with Social Work England's professional standards to promote and the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in need of support, protection and care.
Ensure that all social work activity is compliant with statutory guidance, legislation and GCC policies and procedures.
Deliver consistently good and effective social work practice to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families through evidenced based practice which is consistent with the Essentials Programmes and Practice Fundamentals.
Manage a protected caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex and challenging needs, risks and circumstances.
Undertake direct work with children, young people and their parents/carers and families to explore concerns, build resilience and understanding to deliver improved outcomes.
Risk assess and review plans to build on identified strengths and address the risk of significant harm to achieve and maintain long term safety and wellbeing for children and young people
Experience:
Demonstrable experience of children and families statutory social work.
Supervisory and mentoring, coaching or training experience.
Proven track record of effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience of creating a learning culture and environment.
Experience of chairing meetings and attending court.
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
Evidence of continuous professional development
Practice educator qualification (or working towards)
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: £44000 - £48474 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:29
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Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Senior Practitioner within the Children's Services team.
+ £6,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Assist the Team Manager in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.
Model best practice, sharing learning, and offering a safe reflective space for less experienced practitioners in your team to develop.
Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.
Comply and support others to comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
Maintain personal and professional training and development as part of your commitment to continuous professional development, utilising supervision and your annual personal development review plan, to support your growth and development as a practitioner and leader.
As a Senior Practitioner you will be in a leadership role within the team whereby you may be required to deputise for the team manager, supervise staff, lead in an area of specialism and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard.
Your casework will consist of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.
Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.
Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
Supervise staff within your team including student social workers, newly qualified social workers, family support workers and/or personal advisors.
The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources.
Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children's Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.
WORKING STYLE
The work style for this role has been assessed as ‘Hybrid'.
This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.
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: Chatham, England
Salary / Rate: £48000 - £48695 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:28
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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: 2024-11-15 09:48:26
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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: 2024-11-15 09:48:26
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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: 2024-11-15 09:48:25
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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: 2024-11-15 09:48:24
