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An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Care Home Manager to work in an exceptional care home based in the Radstock, Somerset area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This care home is a specialist autism service for adults.
There is a staff team who have significant expertise in supporting people with autism and behaviours that may be challenging
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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
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As the Deputy Manager your key responsibilities include:
You will be working alongside the Registered Manager and will be required to assist with the line management of a team of staff and have knowledge, understanding and experience of relevant legislation ensuring they comply with the requirements of CQC and other statutory regulators
You will take pride in providing the highest standards of care to all residents and manage the service to the highest standards
Ensuring the people who use our services can be supported to live as independently as possible and achieve their goals
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Have an understanding of person centred, needs-led and outcome based service
Committed to quality care and service provision
Able to maintain confidentiality
Able to work under pressure
Previous experience working in a deputy manager position with knowledge and experience in the requirements of the service users
The successful Deputy Manager will receive an excellent salary of £13.60 per hour and the annual salary is £28,288 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Cycle to work scheme
SMART Pension option
Reference ID: 4519
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Type: Permanent Location: Radstock, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £28288 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-15 17:59:08
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An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Northwich, Cheshire area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This special nursing home provides nursing care, dementia care, residential care, respite and short stay care, as well as end of life care
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*To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
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As a Support Worker your key duties include:
Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
Ensure accurate record keeping at all times
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Have a genuine desire to care for others
A good team player
Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to show a can-do attitude always
The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £11.00 per hour and the annual salary is £20,592 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through Days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Pension scheme
Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
Enhanced rates for bank holidays
Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
Paid breaks
Uniform provided
Refer a friend scheme
Costs for an enhanced DBS
Rewards for years of service
Reference ID: 4258
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Type: Permanent Location: Northwich, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £20592 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-15 17:58:55
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An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Care Supervisor to work in an exceptional care home based in the Ely, Cambridgeshire area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
A purpose-built space overlooking the cathedral and the countryside, a welcoming care community where residents enjoy comfort, companionship and 24/7 award-winning residential and dementia care
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As a Care Supervisor your key duties include:
Take responsibility for the safe and effective running of the day and night care services and new admissions
Ensure that high standards of care are delivered to meet the needs of the individual resident and to monitor and maintain these standards
To teach and lead by example, new and inexperienced staff members in all aspects of their work in the home
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Prior experience of managing staff in a care home or similar
An advanced knowledge of Medication management
Ability to develop and manage staff rotas
An understanding of person centered-care
Strong communication and organisational skills
The successful Care Supervisor will receive an excellent salary of £30,571 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through Days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Paid breaks and paid training
28 days paid holiday (pro-rata, including Bank Holidays)
Opportunities to undertake QCF level qualifications in Health and Social Care
Recognition of career milestones Death in Service Benefit
Company pension scheme
Death in Service benefit
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Reference ID: 6559
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Type: Permanent Location: Ely, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £30571 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-15 17:58:50
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An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Occupational Therapist - Band 6/7 to work in an exceptional residential service based in the Huddersfield, West Yorkshire area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is an enhanced residential service for adults with mental health needs or a personality disorder who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway and are looking for the next stage in their rehabilitation journey
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As an Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:
To deliver a high standard of occupational therapy care to stroke patients and their carers in the community
Perform comprehensive occupational therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, following a stroke
To use this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment program
Hold responsibility for your own caseload and, working without direct supervision but together with the other members of the MDT, deliver a comprehensive package of care to stroke patients and their carers
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Communicate in an effective, calm and timely manner in a way that respects the views, autonomy and culture of others
Highly specialist knowledge and critical understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science
Experience of conducting audits/reviewing service delivery
Experience of supervising/managing others
Highly specialist knowledge and critical understanding of the theories and principles about the importance of enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them being well in life
The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary up to £45,492 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Free parking
Free meals for staff on duty
Relocation package available
Group pension plan helping you save for your future
NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice + much more
Reference ID: 6603
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Type: Permanent Location: Huddersfield, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £45492 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-15 17:58:25
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An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for committed Specialist Occupational Therapist - Band 6 to work in an exceptional private mental health hospital based in the Stevenage, Hertfordshire area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This mental health hospital offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services men & women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery
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As a Specialist Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:
Responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for service users working alongside an Occupational Therapy Assistant
You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge
You would report directly to the Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experienced in the field of mental health
An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a “hands on” approach
Excellent communication and time management skills
Passionate about supporting others
The successful Specialist Occupational Therapist will receive a salary up to £40,787 per annum.
This exciting position is a fixed term contract for 12 months working 37.5 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development.
For example: Leadership & Management, and Sensory Integration
Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
Clinical supervision
Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development.
Company pension scheme
NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
Free parking & meals on duty
Relocation packages offered + plus much more
Reference ID: 6492
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Type: Contract Location: Stevenage, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £40787 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-15 17:58:09
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Adult Social Care Access Officer
London Borough of Newham are currently seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Access Officer to join their team.
The company provides a comprehensive telephony and electronic front door, single point of contact for all adult social care.
They are committed to delivering a seamless local front door service delivery into practice and the successful candidate will work as part of a wider team with the aim to resolve the adults social care enquiry as first point of contact with Adult Social Care.
Job Description
The Adult Social Care Access Officer will be responsible for taking ownership and responsibility for a wide variety of enquiries received from the public, both over the phone and electronically.
This is a challenging but rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the customers.
You will have exceptional listening and problem-solving skills in order to resolve queries received at first point of contact.
You will deliver excellent customer care standards, maintain a high quality and professional service.
No two days are the same, so you must enjoy working in a varied and busy environment whilst maintaining a high quality and professional service.
Requirements
Experience in a health or social care setting and have good time management skills and be able to work in a pressurised environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be competent with basic IT skills.
Be reliable and able to work under pressure.
A positive, calming and confident approach to our service users, carers and professional colleagues, and team working will also be required.
Ability to type and listen at the same time, while remaining calm.
Ability to quickly evaluate situations, identify risk, and initiate appropriate actions.
You will also be required to organise tasks and workloads independently to meet timescales, demonstrate accountability and seek appropriate management oversight as required.
Ability to communicate effectively via the telephone, along with the ability to input information into our customers data system and have experience of updating and retrieving data from IT systems, including proficiency with Microsoft Office including databases.
Knowledge of the Care Act 2014; and principles relating to Prevention, Resilience and Enabling.
A positive, calming and confident approach when providing information and guidance to customers.
Experience working with Adult Social Care.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the position and hold the relevant experience required then please send your CV to Ashley.Brown@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208 964 to discuss further.
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Type: Contract Location: Docklands, England
Salary / Rate: £15 - £16 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-15 15:48:19
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Social Care Officer
Job Description
London Borough of Islington are looking for a Social Care Officer to complete Face to Face Care Act Assessments in the community, draw up Support Plans where it is identified that the resident has care and support needs, and complete initial reviews of the service provided.
This is an unqualified social work position and the candidate must have 2 years plus experience of working in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Complete Face to Face Care Act Assessments in the community
Draw up Support Plans where it is identified that the resident has care and support needs
Complete initial reviews of the service provided
Requirements
2 years plus experience of working in the field
Previous experience as a Social Care Officer
How to Apply
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Type: Contract Location: Newham, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £18 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-15 14:15:27
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Family Support Worker
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker to join the Duty and Assessment Teams in Northampton.
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to undertake direct work with children and families, around behaviour management, routines, and boundaries, supervising contact, transporting children, direct work with children.
This role requires being in the office full time.
Main Responsibilities
As a Family Support Worker, you will be responsible for:
To attend planning reviews, meetings and visits with colleagues an relevant professional staff as necessary in order to assist the analysis of requirements and to plan appropriate care programmes for service users.
To provide assistance to service users in the planning and evaluation of the work undertaken on their behalf, carrying out corporate parenting activities for children and young people where required, in order to increase families' levels of self-sufficiency, competence and facilitate independence from social service support
Supporting social workers in interventions / assessment
Requirements:
Experience working with Children and Families
Enhanced DBS
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll services twice a week
If you are interested in the Family Support Worker role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed! ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Northampton, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £18.20 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-15 14:04:45
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Social Work Assistant
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Social Work Assistant in Bedford.
As a Social Work Assistant you will assess and review adult residents of Bedford Borough to ensure safe discharges both from hospital and community settings.
Main Responsibilities
As a Social Work Assistant, you will be responsible:
Assessing and reviewing adult residents of Bedford Borough
Ensuring safe discharges both from hospital and community settings
Maintaining electronic records
Working in a statutory environment
Requirements:
Experience of electronic record keeping
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
Enhanced DBS
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll services twice a week
If you are interested in the Social Work Assistant role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed! ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bedford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £20 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-15 13:55:23
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Outreach Family Support Worker
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Outreach Family Support Worker to join an established team in Liverpool.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing empowering interventions to children and families to help address emerging worries and affect positive change to improve the longer-term outcomes of children and young people.
Responsibilities
Undertake early help assessments with families
Create support plans
Chair team around the family meetings to review the progress
Identify any additional areas of support
Direct work with children and young people to explore their views and worries
Requirements
Experience in working with children and families
Knowledge of strength-based approach and multi-agency working
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the families
Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Apply Now
If you would be interested in this position, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or emily.bentley@servicecare.org.uk
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Type: Contract Location: Merseyside, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Initial 6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £16.79 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-15 13:48:51
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We are offering Sponcership to Join Bromley council childrens Social work Teams
You must be on Social worker England Register
Looking for your next exciting adventure in social work? Look no further! Bromley are seeking highly talented and ambitious registered Social Workers and Senior Practitooners to join us on our journey to excellence.
Bromley is committed to making children and young people in the Borough its top priority.
Our values and behaviours have a key part to play in how staff carry out the work of the Council and how we engage and build working relationships with key partner agencies.
This framework outlines the desired behaviours that align with our established values, to help create a workforce that are able to deliver services that are seen as ‘excellent' in the eyes of local people.
To read more about our REAL Values and Behaviours, please click here: Values and Behaviours.pdf
We have multiple Social Workers & Senior Practitioners vacancies in Safeguarding and Care Planning Team & Referral and Assessment Team.
The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service (click here)
RAS Service (click here)
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 us, 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.
We are 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.
Applicants must have completed their ASYE.
Benefits:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
30 days Annual Leave
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim more on mileage
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
A range of discounts at local retailers
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathways
The Bromley Promise:·
Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker
Dedicated time for reflective supervision
Small Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers
Two-week protected induction programme
Excellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker
Social Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team
To view our Roadmap to Excellence document please click here.
To view our Social Work Practice Standards please click here.
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Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: 32k
Posted: 2024-04-15 12:16:50
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Customs Entry ClerkDover - Western Docks£££ Very Competitive DOEPermanent – 09:00 to 18:00 Mon – FriBenefits
Well established business with loyal customer base22 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany pension scheme
Are you and Experienced Customs Entry Clerk, with working knowledge of CNS, MCP, CDS and NCTS platforms?Are you looking to work for a stable, well established and ever-expanding business?Do you want to work for a dynamic company that is part of the largest cargo group in the UK?
Our client provides an extensive range of services to commercial vehicle operators throughout Europe and worldwide Customs clearance brokerage and is looking for an Experienced Customs Entry Clerk to strengthen their expanding team.Requirements:
Excellent Communication skills as you will be interfacing with clients both face to face and via email and telephoneA minimum of 5 years’ experience is required.Willingness to develop new skillsAttention to detailExcellent data entry skills
Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment AgencyDue to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience.
If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.Do not hesitate to contact us about this or any other roles. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Dover
Start: 29th April 2024
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £££ Very Competitive Salary
Posted: 2024-04-15 11:29:11
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Team Leader Kent 3month contract 36 hours per weekMain Purpose of the Role: As a Team Leader, my main goal is to lead, coach, and motivate the team to deliver exceptional support services that meet the needs of individual customers and stakeholders while surpassing performance targets.
I also deputize for the Project Manager in their absence to ensure continuous service delivery.Commissioned Contracts:
Support the Project Manager in ensuring compliance with commissioned contracts and service specifications.
Take responsibility for ensuring appropriate support hours are delivered to customers, both in accommodation and community services.
Manage team rotas effectively and ensure adequate cover for all accommodation schemes.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with local agencies and stakeholders.
Housing Management:
Ensure prompt completion of the void property process in accommodation schemes and meet re-let targets.
Manage rental income and arrears recovery in line with financial targets.
Monitor contract compliance and contribute to reporting requirements.
Contribute to team training and development, including becoming proficient in relevant software systems.
Oversee repairs reporting and completion in line with management agreements.
Other Duties:
Collaborate with the Project Manager to meet performance indicators and contract targets.
Participate in an out-of-hours rota as required.
Deputize for the Project Manager in their absence.
Undertake any other duties reasonably required.
Experience and Pre-Qualification Criteria:
Practical experience in delivering frontline services and providing support to vulnerable people.
Excellent understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable people.
Understanding of professional boundaries and knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children.
Experience in dealing with diverse backgrounds and multi-agency working.
Good knowledge of the welfare benefits system.
Valid driver's license, own vehicle, and business insurance.
Enhanced DBS certification for working with adults.
The Package This is a temporary, Team Leader role,36 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended, or become permanent.Referral Bonus If this Temporary Team Leader role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.How to Apply If you are interested in this Team Leader role, please send your CV mickey .
stepans @ service care .
org .
uk or call me on 01772 208 966 discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this Team Leader role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3month
Salary / Rate: Up to £15.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-15 09:58:00
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Job Description
Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Night Residential Support Worker for Children with Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week.
Key responsibilities
The role holder will endeavour to provide a safe warm, caring and stable environment for those children and young people between 11 - 17 years who live in the children's home.
The role holder will deliver high quality support for service users living in the children's home, managing existing and future risks through assessment, and creating plans which ensure the individual needs of service users are appropriately considered.
The role holder will provide practical and emotional care and support to children/young people ensuring adherence to agreed standards and positive outcomes maximising independence and opportunities.
The role holder will work with young people, their families and other relevant stakeholders to offer advice and support to help them develop and achieve their goals.
Essential criteria
The post holder will be required to hold the Diploma Level 3 in working with Children and Young People in Residential Care or its equivalent.
APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk
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: Permanent Location: City Of Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6
Salary / Rate: Up to £13.73 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-15 09:50:44
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Homelessness Officer Macclesfield, Cheshire Temporary Full Time We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Homeless Officer to join a team based in Macclesfield on a full-time temporary ongoing basis.
The post holder will be responsible for providing advice, assistance, and support to members of the community seeking housing solutions, and actively working to reduce homelessness in the community.
This role requires in-depth knowledge of housing legislation and welfare benefits.
This is a specialist role that works closely with homelessness, in compliance with the Council's obligations under the Housing Act 1996.
Requirements
Previous experience working in a similar role, within housing options, homelessness prevention, or social housing
Knowledge of housing legislation, policies, and procedures, including the Homelessness Reduction Act
Knowledge of relevant services and benefits to best support applicants experiencing housing problems and at risk of homelessness
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible manner
Good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines
Housing related qualification desirable
Experience providing an effective service to members of the public
Role Expectations
Assess, investigate and make homelessness decisions on cases against current
legislation and case law so that they stand up to legal scrutiny
Keep comprehensive case notes and evidence to support the decision-making
process and ensure these are updated on each contact
Assess Housing Needs: Conduct thorough assessments of individuals and families to determine their housing needs and eligibility for different housing options.
Liaise with key internal and external partners
Develop working relationships with colleagues, as well as key partners including statutory services, local landlords, and other housing organisations
Maintain Records: Accurately record all interactions, assessments, and decisions in line with relevant policies and procedures, ensuring confidentiality and data protection guidelines are strictly followed
Give continual advice to those in temporary accommodation, to ensure effective move on
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 Beth at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Macclesfield, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £0.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-15 09:36:21
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Homeless Support Worker East London, E3 3 Month Temp to Perm 40 Hours Shifts £25,101
One of London's most prominent housing associations is recruiting for a Homeless Support Worker for their Homelessness focussed Services in East London on a temp to perm basisThe Service This Homeless Support Worker role is based within a 35-bed complex needs homelessness service for people aged 18 or over who are homeless and have high support needs around mental health, substance and alcohol use.
Support Workers provide support on a 24/7 basis with key work sessions fortnightly.The Role The focus of this Homeless Support Worker role is to engage and stabilise chaotic homeless individuals with substance misuse issues and link them to appropriate services in order to manage and reduce their substance intake and improve health and wellbeing .The ultimate aim is to prepare individuals for move on to lower support accommodation or more independent living. This will include the following tasks and responsibilities:
Create a Safe and Welcoming Environment: Collaborate with the staff team to establish a psychologically informed environment that is safe and welcoming.
Referral Management and Service Engagement: Interview and assess new referrals, ensuring the project can meet their needs; engage with service users, fostering supportive relationships, particularly those with dual diagnoses or complex needs.
Assessment and Support Planning: Conduct needs assessments, identify skills and abilities, and develop holistic user-led support plans; regularly review progress using the outcomes star framework.
High-Quality Support Delivery: Provide high-quality support to a caseload of key clients, offering practical assistance with life skills, activities, and appointments; initiate and support group activities.
Collaboration, Reporting, and Safety Compliance: Liaise with internal and external partners; anticipate, respond, report incidents, and share relevant information while adhering to data protection and confidentiality policies; actively contribute to team activities and ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, including monitoring vulnerable residents and assisting with medication management.
The Candidate To be considered for this Homeless Support Worker role, you will require previous homelessness and supported housing experience including:
Understanding and willingness to work with homeless people with drug or alcohol issues and behaviour that can be challenging
Able to respond to challenging behaviour calmly and safely.
Basic understanding of health and safety including lone working
Understanding of adult abuse and how to report it.
Be able to deal with emergency situations (overdoses, etc)
Be able to support with personal care if required
A good listener, able to understand and communicate clearly in English
Ability to assess needs, risks (within a framework of positive risk taking) and develop user led support plans.
Awareness of and ability to identify and address health and care issues with partners, especially substance misuse, mental health, dementia etc.
Knowledge of and commitment to service user involvement, self-empowerment, equalities, diversity and service improvement
Basic understanding of the principals of delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and commitment to working within this model
Robust knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding requirements.
As the role is working with vulnerable individuals, you will also require an Enhanced DBS check.The Contract This is a full time Homeless Support Worker role, working shifts on a on a seven day rota, working every other weekend. Shifts are either early (08:00-16:30) or late (14:00-22:30). This is a temp to perm role, initially for 12 weeks, offering a salary of £25,101.How to Apply To apply for this Homeless Support Worker role, please email a copy of your CV to lee .
mcmillan @ servicecare .
org.
uk or call on 01772 208 966 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! Homeless Support Worker East London, E3 3 Month Temp to Perm 40 Hours Shifts £25,101 One of London's most prominent housing associations is recruiting for a Homeless Support Worker for their Homelessness focussed Services in East London on a temp to perm basisThe Service This Homeless Support Worker role is based within a 35-bed complex needs homelessness service for people aged 18 or over who are homeless and have high support needs around mental health, substance and alcohol use.
Support Workers provide support on a 24/7 basis with key work sessions fortnightly.The Role The focus of this Homeless Support Worker role is to engage and stabilise chaotic homeless individuals with substance misuse issues and link them to appropriate services in order to manage and reduce their substance intake and improve health and wellbeing .The ultimate aim is to prepare individuals for move on to lower support accommodation or more independent living. This will include the following tasks and responsibilities:
Create a Safe and Welcoming Environment: Collaborate with the staff team to establish a psychologically informed environment that is safe and welcoming.
Referral Management and Service Engagement: Interview and assess new referrals, ensuring the project can meet their needs; engage with service users, fostering supportive relationships, particularly those with dual diagnoses or complex needs.
Assessment and Support Planning: Conduct needs assessments, identify skills and abilities, and develop holistic user-led support plans; regularly review progress using the outcomes star framework.
High-Quality Support Delivery: Provide high-quality support to a caseload of key clients, offering practical assistance with life skills, activities, and appointments; initiate and support group activities.
Collaboration, Reporting, and Safety Compliance: Liaise with internal and external partners; anticipate, respond, report incidents, and share relevant information while adhering to data protection and confidentiality policies; actively contribute to team activities and ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, including monitoring vulnerable residents and assisting with medication management.
The Candidate To be considered for this Homeless Support Worker role, you will require previous homelessness and supported housing experience including:
Understanding and willingness to work with homeless people with drug or alcohol issues and behaviour that can be challenging
Able to respond to challenging behaviour calmly and safely.
Basic understanding of health and safety including lone working
Understanding of adult abuse and how to report it.
Be able to deal with emergency situations (overdoses, etc)
Be able to support with personal care if required
A good listener, able to understand and communicate clearly in English
Ability to assess needs, risks (within a framework of positive risk taking) and develop user led support plans.
Awareness of and ability to identify and address health and care issues with partners, especially substance misuse, mental health, dementia etc.
Knowledge of and commitment to service user involvement, self-empowerment, equalities, diversity and service improvement
Basic understanding of the principals of delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and commitment to working within this model
Robust knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding requirements.
As the role is working with vulnerable individuals, you will also require an Enhanced DBS check.The Contract This is a full time Homeless Support Worker role, working shifts on a on a seven day rota, working every other weekend. Shifts are either early (08:00-16:30) or late (14:00-22:30). This is a temp to perm role, initially for 12 weeks, offering a salary of £25,101.How to Apply To apply for this Homeless Support Worker role, please email a copy of your CV to lee .
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Type: Contract Location: Docklands, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £25101 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-12 15:13:13
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Early Years Practitioner needed with Slough Borough Council
Start date - ASAP
Contract length - Initially 3 months
Hours per week - 30 hours
Rate of pay - £16.75ltd per hour
About the Role
The Early Years Practitioner will be responsible for contributing as an experienced practitioner to all aspects of the daily operation of the setting.
This includes implementation of operational plans and procedures, delivery of curriculum and educational programmes, catering, health and safety procedures, including safeguarding, cleaning routines, and administration of children's records.
Key Responsibilities
Provide full care and supervision for the children, ensuring that all their needs are met.
Work in close partnership with staff from local primary schools to provide fully integrated care and education and smooth transition from one phase to the next.
Ensure that the setting's resources are used cost-effectively.
Promote high standards of behaviour and discipline and uphold and promote the setting's policies on equalities and inclusion.
Implement all other of the setting's policies and procedures, ensuring that the OFSTED standards are met and records are kept as required.
Help promote the setting with parents, local schools, other early years settings, and the local community and assist with marketing activities.
Work in partnership with staff from schools and agencies, including network childminders, in order to deliver multi-agency services to parents and children in the local neighbourhood.
Attend planning and staff meetings as required.
Work in any of the services Children's Centres and early years settings as required.
Undertake any other duties which may become necessary to ensure the successful running of the setting.
Requirements
Enhanced DBS is required.
Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare.
Experience of working with children in an early years environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organisational and time management skills.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Early Years Practitioner role, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Type: Contract Location: Slough, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £16.75 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-12 14:59:19
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An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Extra Care Manager to work in an exceptional care facility based in the Hampstead, London area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a unique, modern extra care service with extra care apartments allowing people to rent over the age of 55.
Suitable for those who require some care or support in order to maintain their independence
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As the Extra Care Manager your key responsibilities include:
Utilise authentic leadership, role modelling and inspirational skills to motivate the team to deliver excellent quality of care
Be the person in charge responsible for the day-to-day running of the Service with 24 hour responsibility for the care of the Service Users
Manage the effective use of resources, including the financial performance of the Service, and maintain high levels of occupancy
Provide improvement, independence and choice for Service Users
Comply with all regulatory and legislative requirements at all times and in particular the CQC
Promote the Equality and Diversity of Service Users living and staff working in the environment
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Previous experience as an extra care or supported living service manager
A strong knowledge of person-centred care
Experience of working closely with service users, assessing their needs and delivering care that helps each person to live a fuller life
You'll provide the very best levels of care, make sure that all procedures are carried out to the highest of standards and optimising the wellbeing of every resident
The successful Extra Care Manager will receive an excellent salary of £46,909.15 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week working through day shifts.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
30 days annual leave
Employee Ownership Trust
Company Maternity Pay (after a qualifying period)
Regular Supervision
Individualised professional development programmes
Refer a Friend Scheme of up to £1,000
Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts
Reference ID: 614
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Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £46909.15 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-12 14:30:09
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A brilliant new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Care Home Manager to work in an exceptional residential care home based in the Saint Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a friendly and most welcoming residential care home providing residential and respite care to older people in the area
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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
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As the Deputy Care Home Manager your key responsibilities include:
Ensuring that high standards of care are delivered to meet the needs of the individual resident, monitoring and maintaining these standards
Assisting with the management of the Homes staffing, financial and material resources, including involvement in staff recruitment and selection
Taking responsibility for the running of the Home in the absence of the Acting Home Manager
Leading and facilitating in staff and residents meetings, staff training and development activities
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
You will have substantial experience of managing staff in a Care Home or similar environment with prior knowledge of working in a dementia unit or dementia home
Must have the flexibility to alternate-working patterns, including weekends, providing cover, and attending emergencies outside of normal working hours, assisting the Registered Manager by leading the Care Team while taking overall responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager
Experience of working with budgets will be advantageous
The successful Deputy Care Home Manager will receive an excellent salary of £33,800 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through Days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Free DBS
25 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Free learning and development
Company pension scheme - employer's contribution matched up to 6%
2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
Employer led healthcare scheme
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Reference ID: 6342
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Type: Permanent Location: St Leonards-On-Sea, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £33800 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-12 13:30:30
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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Specialist Occupational Therapist - Band 6 to work in an exceptional assisted living facility in the Mansfield, Nottinghamshire area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers
This service provides men with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may also have behaviours that challenge
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*To be considered for this position you must hold a registration with the HCPC
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As a Specialist Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:
Responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for service users working alongside an Occupational Therapy Assistant
You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge
You would report directly to the Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experienced in the field of mental health
An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a “hands on” approach
Excellent communication and time management skills
Passionate about supporting others
The successful Specialist Occupational Therapist will receive a salary of £33,000 per annum DOE.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development.
For example: Leadership & Management, and Sensory Integration
Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
Clinical supervision
Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development.
Company pension scheme
NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
Free parking & meals on duty
Relocation packages offered + plus much more
Reference ID: 6408
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Type: Permanent Location: Mansfield, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £33000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-12 13:30:26
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Sustainment Officer Leatherhead, Surrey Temporary Full TimeWe are seeking a dedicated and skilled Tenancy Sustainment Officer to join a team in Leatherhead on a full-time temporary ongoing basis.
The Sustainment Officer will work closely with clients and ensure that customer care is maintained, in accordance with the company's aims and values, as well as complying with relevant legislature.
The Sustainment Officer will deliver complex case management under the Advice and Support Process, aiming to prevent evictions and enable sustained tenancies. Requirements
Previous experience in a similar role within Social Housing / property/ tenancy sustainment
Experience of managing cases and working with vulnerable individuals/families
Experience liaising with and sign-posting to support agencies and statutory bodies
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and current issues within the housing sector, including the impact of homelessness
Experience in identifying safeguarding cases, up-dating on actions, recording outcomes, involvement
with serious case reviews
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible manner
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines
Good working knowledge of statistical analysis, and understanding of financial issues
Knowledge of the Welfare Benefit system
Role Expectations
Manage complex case work referred under the Advice and Support process, both face-to-face and over the phone, with the goal of preventing evictions and ensuring sustained tenancies
Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal staff across Clarion and external agencies, collaborating to create individual action plans for successful tenancy sustainment
An understanding of how to deliver excellent services to a diverse range of customers
Maintain Records: Accurately record all interactions, assessments, and decisions in line with relevant policies and procedures, ensuring confidentiality and data protection guidelines are strictly followed
Prepare statements for Court and attend Court where necessary
Develop working relationships with colleagues, as well as key partners
Liaise with external partners, including local authorities and support agencies, and ensure effective service is delivered
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 Beth at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Leatherhead, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £0.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-12 10:32:43
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Business Administrator
The Role
The Child Service Agent will be responsible for providing support and assistance to children and families in the Leicestershire area.
The successful candidate will work closely with other professionals to ensure that children receive the best possible care.
You will be responsible for the background administrative work of which keeps the Children and Family team going!
Key Responsibilities
Provide support and assistance to children and families in the Leicestershire area through administrative tasks
Work closely with other professionals to ensure that children receive the best possible care
|Update systems accordingly and ensure all systems are kept up to date
call handling, responding to emails, communication with a wide range of people will all be included in this role
Requirements
Experience working with children and families
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of child services and related legislation
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
Rate
£14.24ph
Benefits
Competitive salary
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Flexible working arrangements
Apply Now
If you are passionate about helping children and families and meet the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your CV to macy.robinson@servicecare.org.uk or you can give me a call on 01772208964 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Leicestershire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: le3 8ra
Salary / Rate: Up to £14.24 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-12 09:21:17
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Fostering Support Worker
Lancashire County Council values the contribution made by children and young people to their communities.
We are currently recruiting for a Fostering Support Worker to provide a statutory social work service to children in need, who may also be in need of protection or who may be looked after.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a fostering and kinship recruitment and support service in accordance with National Minimum Standards for Fostering and Adoption Services.
This is a hybrid role that will require the candidate to work at County Hall, Preston but also work from home or local offices.
The candidate would need to be near enough to Lancashire to be able to comfortably travel to the applicant's homes within their workday.
Mileage will be paid only connected to work journeys.
Responsibilities
Carry out the statutory obligations of the Directorate within the context of Government guidelines in particular the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards, County Policies, strategies and procedures.
Comply with the Directorates administrative and financial procedures including the maintenance of appropriate records.
Make full use of Information Technology and all computer systems in use by the Directorate as and when required.
Liaise and negotiate with other professionals in statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.
Prepare for, attend and contribute fully towards the supervision process, staff meetings, in-house or external training courses.
Prepare for and contribute to the Staff Development Portfolio in accordance with the Directorates policy.
Be aware of and responsive to the differing needs of all sections of the community.
Be responsible for own continued learning and share an up to date knowledge of research findings in relevant fields of social work.
Assist with the training, assessment and support of family and friends foster carers.
Process applications by kinship carers to care for children known to them.
To support our kinship families.
Requirements
Experience in providing a statutory social work service to children in need, who may also be in need of protection or who may be looked after.
Experience in providing a fostering and kinship recruitment and support service in accordance with National Minimum Standards for Fostering and Adoption Services.
Enhanced DBS.
Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Flexibility to work across Lancashire regularly and beyond.
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 £250.
The benefits of working with SCS:
A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
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: City of Preston, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: Up to £16 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-11 16:00:53
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Medway Council are recruiting for a Children's Social worker
Salary
Up to £41,567
+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
As a Childrens Social Worker you will need to:
To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
For this position, you must have -, A degree or masters in Social Work (or any other recognised equivalent qualification), HCPC registrationWorking with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including -, A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated Social Work recruitment team, Excellent rates of pay, An extensive range of Social Work vacancies available throughout the UK, Payroll service twice a weekIf you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Mike at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email Delanie.Heyes@servicecare.org.uk.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!
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Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £41567 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-11 14:48:37
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Medway Council are recruiting for a Children's Social worker for the Assessment Team
Salary
Up to £41,567
+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
As a Childrens Social Worker you will need to:
To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
For this position, you must have -, A degree or masters in Social Work (or any other recognised equivalent qualification), HCPC registrationWorking with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including -, A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated Social Work recruitment team, Excellent rates of pay, An extensive range of Social Work vacancies available throughout the UK, Payroll service twice a weekIf you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Mike at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email Delanie.Heyes@servicecare.org.uk.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!
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Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £41567 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-11 14:48:35
