Holy Trinity Church of England Nursery and Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a two-form entry nursery and primary school in the vibrant and diverse town of Gravesend, Kent, with an energetic and highly motivated population of over 450 children on roll, aged 3-11. Although strong commitment to our purposes as a Church of England school, we welcome children, staff and adults of all faiths and none. Living the Gospel values of Respect, Honesty, and Love, we pursue the highest standards possible in education, seeking to develop our pupils as well-rounded individuals and lifelong learners. Our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2023, graded Good, highlights the quality of Holy Trinity CofE Nursery and Primary School's offering: Teachers are passionate about the individual subjects they lead and aspire for all pupils to flourish in their learning. Behaviour in lessons is calm and purposeful. Pupils embrace each other's cultures and are interested in each other's way of life. The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are carefully considered. At Holy Trinity, we seek to develop enlightened, curious, responsible, and confident learners within a respectful loving and honest community. Our curriculum is based on the best that has been thought and said, and our pupils enjoy learning which is contextualised, adapted, vocabulary-rich and offering sound experiences to build knowledge, skills, and cultural capital. We are proud to be part of the Aletheia Academies Trust, and working collaboratively with our partner schools to provide a wide range of exciting learning and enrichment opportunities for our children and staff. Membership of the Trust gives us the benefits of exceptional professional development provision and the sharing of good practices amongst our schools. The Headteacher will join the Trust Management Board, participating in the strategic development of this successful and ethical Trust. Job Description Job Title: Headteacher Location: Gravesend, Kent Duration: Full Time/Permanent Reporting to: Director of Education / LGB Salary: L18 to L24 Pension: Teacher's Pension About the Role As the new Headteacher of Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, you will have the opportunity to lead it in an exciting chapter of its development. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Headteacher who is ready far their next challenge. This role is suited to someone who is an innovative, responsible, and insightful professional, with the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to build on the many strengths of the school and with the confidence to drive change where it is needed. You will be value-driven, recognising that our moral purpose guides all that we do, and ensuring these values remain at the forefront of daily life. The culture that you create will drive the popularity of the school. You will work collaboratively with the Trust central team in all activities, bringing your knowledge and energy. You will be responsible to the school's Director of Education and Local Governing Body for providing proactive leadership and management of the school in line with the vision of the Trust and will manage the day-to-day running of the school. Duties and Responsibilities Qualities The Headteacher will: Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour, and professional conduct. Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community. Serve in the best interests of the school's pupils. School Culture and Behaviour The Headteacher will: Create a culture where pupils experience a positive and enriching school life. Uphold ambitious educational standards to prepare pupils from all backgrounds for their next phase of education and life. Ensure a culture of staff professionalism. Encourage high standards of behaviour from pupils, built an rules and routines that are understood by staff and pupils, and clearly demonstrated by all adults in school. Use consistent and fair approaches to managing behaviour, in tine with the school's behaviour policy. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership The Headteacher will: Ensure that the vision and values for the school are dearly articulated, shared, understood, and acted upon effectively by all, which will promote and sustain school improvement, Support and challenge colleagues by recognising their achievements and holding them to account where necessary through effective and consistent implementation of the Performance Management Policy and other systems of quality assurance and professional development. Have the resilience and expertise to lead the school's provision of effective teaching and learning. Continue to raise standards across the school with particular reference to personalised progression, so that all pupils achieve to the very best of their ability. Lead senior and middle leaders, developing a professional culture amongst all staff at the school. Work with the Director of Education to lead the school through rigorous self-evaluation and quality assurance, Identify areas of progression and promotion for staff that support succession planning for the school. Lead and support the implementation of Trust and school policies. Be a positive role model in helping others recognise differences and respect cultural diversity in accordance with British Values and the Equalities Act 2010. Be committed to the emotional wellbeing and mental health of staff and pupils and lead by example. Quality of Education The Headteacher will: Drive and inspire a passion for learning in every member of the school community. Work with staff to promote high quality teaching across all subjects, Identify any areas of improvement in teaching and learning and implement monitor, and review interventions to improve these areas as well as the quality of education across the school. Identify areas where staff may benefit from sharing good practice or accessing support from other schools in the Trust. Monitor data and the outcomes of pupils and draw out any patterns of underperformance in key groups of pupils, such as disadvantaged pupils or pupils with special educational needs. Make sure standards of behaviour are high to foster an environment in which learning can thrive. Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment ft is essential to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and follow all associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the Trust, To ensure: Policies are fully implemented and followed by all Staff. Sufficient resources and time are allocated to enable the designated safeguarding leads and other staff to discharge their responsibilities, including taking part in inter-agency meetings, and contributing to the assessment of children. All staff and volunteers feel able to raise concerns about unsafe practice regarding children and such concerns are addressed sensitively and effectively in a timely manner in accordance with agreed safeguarding and whistleblowing policies. Duties and Responsibilities Additional and special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities The Headteacher will: Promote a culture and practices that enables all pupils ta access the curriculum. Have ambitious expectations for al! pupils with SEN and disabilities. Make sure the school works effectively with parents, carers, and professionals to identify additional needs and provide support and adaptation where appropriate. Make sure the school fulfils statutory duties regarding the SEND Code of Practice. Governance, accountability and working in partnership The Headteacher wilI: Understand and welcome the role of effective governance, including accepting responsibility. Ensure that staff understand their professional responsibilities and are held to account. Ensure the school effectively and efficiently operates within the required regulatory frameworks and meets all statutory duties. Work successfully with other schools in the Trust and the Central Trust Team. Maintain positive working relationships with fellow professionals and colleagues to improve educational outcomes for all pupils. Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Headteacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role. How to Apply Qualifications and Experience: Qualified Teacher Status Degree NPQH Experienced Primary Headteacher or Head of School Involvement and leadership in school self-evaluation and development planning Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development Evidence of effectively promoting and implementing the processes necessary to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and staff Evidence of building and maintaining effective relationships with parents and the broader community to develop a committed . click apply for full job details
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Holy Trinity Church of England Nursery and Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a two-form entry nursery and primary school in the vibrant and diverse town of Gravesend, Kent, with an energetic and highly motivated population of over 450 children on roll, aged 3-11. Although strong commitment to our purposes as a Church of England school, we welcome children, staff and adults of all faiths and none. Living the Gospel values of Respect, Honesty, and Love, we pursue the highest standards possible in education, seeking to develop our pupils as well-rounded individuals and lifelong learners. Our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2023, graded Good, highlights the quality of Holy Trinity CofE Nursery and Primary School's offering: Teachers are passionate about the individual subjects they lead and aspire for all pupils to flourish in their learning. Behaviour in lessons is calm and purposeful. Pupils embrace each other's cultures and are interested in each other's way of life. The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are carefully considered. At Holy Trinity, we seek to develop enlightened, curious, responsible, and confident learners within a respectful loving and honest community. Our curriculum is based on the best that has been thought and said, and our pupils enjoy learning which is contextualised, adapted, vocabulary-rich and offering sound experiences to build knowledge, skills, and cultural capital. We are proud to be part of the Aletheia Academies Trust, and working collaboratively with our partner schools to provide a wide range of exciting learning and enrichment opportunities for our children and staff. Membership of the Trust gives us the benefits of exceptional professional development provision and the sharing of good practices amongst our schools. The Headteacher will join the Trust Management Board, participating in the strategic development of this successful and ethical Trust. Job Description Job Title: Headteacher Location: Gravesend, Kent Duration: Full Time/Permanent Reporting to: Director of Education / LGB Salary: L18 to L24 Pension: Teacher's Pension About the Role As the new Headteacher of Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, you will have the opportunity to lead it in an exciting chapter of its development. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Headteacher who is ready far their next challenge. This role is suited to someone who is an innovative, responsible, and insightful professional, with the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to build on the many strengths of the school and with the confidence to drive change where it is needed. You will be value-driven, recognising that our moral purpose guides all that we do, and ensuring these values remain at the forefront of daily life. The culture that you create will drive the popularity of the school. You will work collaboratively with the Trust central team in all activities, bringing your knowledge and energy. You will be responsible to the school's Director of Education and Local Governing Body for providing proactive leadership and management of the school in line with the vision of the Trust and will manage the day-to-day running of the school. Duties and Responsibilities Qualities The Headteacher will: Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour, and professional conduct. Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community. Serve in the best interests of the school's pupils. School Culture and Behaviour The Headteacher will: Create a culture where pupils experience a positive and enriching school life. Uphold ambitious educational standards to prepare pupils from all backgrounds for their next phase of education and life. Ensure a culture of staff professionalism. Encourage high standards of behaviour from pupils, built an rules and routines that are understood by staff and pupils, and clearly demonstrated by all adults in school. Use consistent and fair approaches to managing behaviour, in tine with the school's behaviour policy. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership The Headteacher will: Ensure that the vision and values for the school are dearly articulated, shared, understood, and acted upon effectively by all, which will promote and sustain school improvement, Support and challenge colleagues by recognising their achievements and holding them to account where necessary through effective and consistent implementation of the Performance Management Policy and other systems of quality assurance and professional development. Have the resilience and expertise to lead the school's provision of effective teaching and learning. Continue to raise standards across the school with particular reference to personalised progression, so that all pupils achieve to the very best of their ability. Lead senior and middle leaders, developing a professional culture amongst all staff at the school. Work with the Director of Education to lead the school through rigorous self-evaluation and quality assurance, Identify areas of progression and promotion for staff that support succession planning for the school. Lead and support the implementation of Trust and school policies. Be a positive role model in helping others recognise differences and respect cultural diversity in accordance with British Values and the Equalities Act 2010. Be committed to the emotional wellbeing and mental health of staff and pupils and lead by example. Quality of Education The Headteacher will: Drive and inspire a passion for learning in every member of the school community. Work with staff to promote high quality teaching across all subjects, Identify any areas of improvement in teaching and learning and implement monitor, and review interventions to improve these areas as well as the quality of education across the school. Identify areas where staff may benefit from sharing good practice or accessing support from other schools in the Trust. Monitor data and the outcomes of pupils and draw out any patterns of underperformance in key groups of pupils, such as disadvantaged pupils or pupils with special educational needs. Make sure standards of behaviour are high to foster an environment in which learning can thrive. Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment ft is essential to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and follow all associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the Trust, To ensure: Policies are fully implemented and followed by all Staff. Sufficient resources and time are allocated to enable the designated safeguarding leads and other staff to discharge their responsibilities, including taking part in inter-agency meetings, and contributing to the assessment of children. All staff and volunteers feel able to raise concerns about unsafe practice regarding children and such concerns are addressed sensitively and effectively in a timely manner in accordance with agreed safeguarding and whistleblowing policies. Duties and Responsibilities Additional and special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities The Headteacher will: Promote a culture and practices that enables all pupils ta access the curriculum. Have ambitious expectations for al! pupils with SEN and disabilities. Make sure the school works effectively with parents, carers, and professionals to identify additional needs and provide support and adaptation where appropriate. Make sure the school fulfils statutory duties regarding the SEND Code of Practice. Governance, accountability and working in partnership The Headteacher wilI: Understand and welcome the role of effective governance, including accepting responsibility. Ensure that staff understand their professional responsibilities and are held to account. Ensure the school effectively and efficiently operates within the required regulatory frameworks and meets all statutory duties. Work successfully with other schools in the Trust and the Central Trust Team. Maintain positive working relationships with fellow professionals and colleagues to improve educational outcomes for all pupils. Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Headteacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role. How to Apply Qualifications and Experience: Qualified Teacher Status Degree NPQH Experienced Primary Headteacher or Head of School Involvement and leadership in school self-evaluation and development planning Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development Evidence of effectively promoting and implementing the processes necessary to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and staff Evidence of building and maintaining effective relationships with parents and the broader community to develop a committed . click apply for full job details
Social Worker Referral and Assessment Team Your new role To discharge the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority. The Referral and Assessment Service benefits from a Group Manager overseeing the Team Managers and another Group Manager supporting practice Development. The service undertakes the assessments of all new families. All assessments are reviewed at 10 days for progress and 95% are completed within 45 days. We are conscious of transfer points for families whose children become a Child in Need or a Child Subject to a Child Protection Plan and will be reviewed in 2024. What you'll need to succeed Skills: The ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers. The ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress. The ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to embrace the 'Every Child Matters' integration agenda whilst also remaining aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and promoting a positive image of the division and department. Skills in assessing and analysing situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate intervention programmes. Skills in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records, including Looked After Children documentation, and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies. The ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements. Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity Knowledge:Knowledge of the Children Act 1989, the 2004 Children's Act Amendment and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as a new assessment framework.Knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention. Experience: Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable). In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of social work interventions. Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable). In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of social work interventions. Key Requirements Must have a clean full UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Must have completed your ASYE Social Work Degree required SWE Registered. Must have relevant UK experience. Be willing and passionate about a career in Social Work! Benefits of permanentroles? Stabilise your career - there are lots of opportunities for career progression and development opportunity to move in house to various teams. Competitive salaries (based on exp.) and excellent company benefits. CPD. Able to provide sponsorship Huge opportunity for newly qualified social workers on completion of your ASYE! Supportive and very knowledgeable teams that offer ongoing support, with stable senior teams. What you'll get in return 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 benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Social Worker Referral and Assessment Team Your new role To discharge the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority. The Referral and Assessment Service benefits from a Group Manager overseeing the Team Managers and another Group Manager supporting practice Development. The service undertakes the assessments of all new families. All assessments are reviewed at 10 days for progress and 95% are completed within 45 days. We are conscious of transfer points for families whose children become a Child in Need or a Child Subject to a Child Protection Plan and will be reviewed in 2024. What you'll need to succeed Skills: The ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers. The ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress. The ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to embrace the 'Every Child Matters' integration agenda whilst also remaining aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and promoting a positive image of the division and department. Skills in assessing and analysing situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate intervention programmes. Skills in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records, including Looked After Children documentation, and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies. The ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements. Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity Knowledge:Knowledge of the Children Act 1989, the 2004 Children's Act Amendment and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as a new assessment framework.Knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention. Experience: Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable). In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of social work interventions. Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable). In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of social work interventions. Key Requirements Must have a clean full UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Must have completed your ASYE Social Work Degree required SWE Registered. Must have relevant UK experience. Be willing and passionate about a career in Social Work! Benefits of permanentroles? Stabilise your career - there are lots of opportunities for career progression and development opportunity to move in house to various teams. Competitive salaries (based on exp.) and excellent company benefits. CPD. Able to provide sponsorship Huge opportunity for newly qualified social workers on completion of your ASYE! Supportive and very knowledgeable teams that offer ongoing support, with stable senior teams. What you'll get in return 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 benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Social Worker Safeguarding and Care Planning Team Your new role To discharge the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority. The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service is currently split into two services: East & West. This is due to the geographical size of the borough. We work on the premise that children should be raised within their families wherever possible and providing it is safe for them. We recognise that unfortunately, some families struggle to care and/or consistently meet the needs of their children and need our support. We work with children who are subject to Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans, and we strive to work with their family to create and promote the enabling environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.Our Safeguarding and Care Planning Service has grown in order to meet the demand during and post-covid. Members of the Council supported Childrens Social Care with two new Safeguarding Teams, and we are now creating a further two teams, making a total of four new social work teams to strengthen our Safeguarding service in response to demand. The service also benefits from a specialist court team and a Court Case Progression Manager. Est and West are led by two Heads of Service and are supported by Group Managers. Each team (15 including Court) has a Team Manager.Further oversight of the progress and protection of children is strengthened through the Child in Need Panel, CP scrutiny Panel and Assurance Panel. What you'll need to succeed Skills:Ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers. Ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress. Ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to embrace the 'Every Child Matters' integration agenda whilst also remaining aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and promoting a positive image of the division and department. Skill in assessing and analysing situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate intervention programmes. Skill in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies. Ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements. Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity Knowledge: Knowledge of the Children Act 1989, the 2004 Children Act Amendment and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as new assessment framework. Knowledge of the range of services, which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention. Experience: Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable). In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of Social work interventions. Experience of children andfamilies social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sectororganisation (experience as a student is acceptable). In order to be appointed toLevel 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework isrequired. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a rangeof Social work interventions. What you'll get in return 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 benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Social Worker Safeguarding and Care Planning Team Your new role To discharge the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority. The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service is currently split into two services: East & West. This is due to the geographical size of the borough. We work on the premise that children should be raised within their families wherever possible and providing it is safe for them. We recognise that unfortunately, some families struggle to care and/or consistently meet the needs of their children and need our support. We work with children who are subject to Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans, and we strive to work with their family to create and promote the enabling environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.Our Safeguarding and Care Planning Service has grown in order to meet the demand during and post-covid. Members of the Council supported Childrens Social Care with two new Safeguarding Teams, and we are now creating a further two teams, making a total of four new social work teams to strengthen our Safeguarding service in response to demand. The service also benefits from a specialist court team and a Court Case Progression Manager. Est and West are led by two Heads of Service and are supported by Group Managers. Each team (15 including Court) has a Team Manager.Further oversight of the progress and protection of children is strengthened through the Child in Need Panel, CP scrutiny Panel and Assurance Panel. What you'll need to succeed Skills:Ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers. Ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress. Ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to embrace the 'Every Child Matters' integration agenda whilst also remaining aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and promoting a positive image of the division and department. Skill in assessing and analysing situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate intervention programmes. Skill in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies. Ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements. Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity Knowledge: Knowledge of the Children Act 1989, the 2004 Children Act Amendment and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as new assessment framework. Knowledge of the range of services, which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention. Experience: Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable). In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of Social work interventions. Experience of children andfamilies social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sectororganisation (experience as a student is acceptable). In order to be appointed toLevel 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework isrequired. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a rangeof Social work interventions. What you'll get in return 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 benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Tezlom a successful Care Company providing premium quality Home Care to adults with Physical and Learning Disabilities and the Elderly is in the process to expand the team by recruiting an ambitious, and caring Care Coordinator for the Office in Hayes, to manage and develop the business and ensure compliance at all times. This role is a transition towards a Registered Domiciliary Care Manager. As a Care Coordinator , you will play an integral part in managing the daily rota for carers and communications of our region. You must be extremely presentable as you will be liaising with the entire team to ensure all our valued Clients needs are met. This role is extremely fast paced and requires someone truly dedicated and able to remain positive and professional when working under pressure. Previous experience of Domiciliary Care coordination & working in the field providing care is essential Those with or studying towards NVQ/Diploma Level 5 (or above) in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) are particularly desirable and training to higher levels will be encouraged. Main Duties & Responsibilities of a Care Coordinator Preparing the daily rota for Carers in coordination with the requirements of the clients. Ensure outstanding compliance across the business and to support the business in achieving a minimum of Good in CQC inspections Ensure consistent application of company s policies, procedures and approved practice; and to promote the aims of the business Ensure the provision of high-quality care services to vulnerable people living in their own home To maintain accurate records on the system of all communications. Able to make changes to Clients and Care Giver files. To cover in the field if required To plan ahead to cover holidays, training and planned absence To identify and match the most suitable Caregivers for each package Ensure all Caregivers submit their timesheets weekly which are accurately completed, and match these to what is on the system To carry out any ad hoc duties given by the Senior Management Team to suit the needs of the business Abilities, Skills & Behaviours Make a real difference and greatly improve an already well-established business. Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Good computer skills including proficient use of MS Office, the ability to produce reports and good computer systems knowledge and fluent with care packages. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships. Strong administration skills and ability to manage work pressure. To be shortlisted you will have the following : A clean driving licence and access to your own car A cleared DBS check and right to work in UK Familiarity with providing rotas i.e. staff plan would be an advantage Good IT, organisational, communication and report writing skills To be a team player and be able to trouble shoot when the pressure is on Due to the high response received for some vacancies we regret that we are sometimes unable to reply to all applicants. If you have not been contacted within 7 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details and notify you of any other opportunities.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Tezlom a successful Care Company providing premium quality Home Care to adults with Physical and Learning Disabilities and the Elderly is in the process to expand the team by recruiting an ambitious, and caring Care Coordinator for the Office in Hayes, to manage and develop the business and ensure compliance at all times. This role is a transition towards a Registered Domiciliary Care Manager. As a Care Coordinator , you will play an integral part in managing the daily rota for carers and communications of our region. You must be extremely presentable as you will be liaising with the entire team to ensure all our valued Clients needs are met. This role is extremely fast paced and requires someone truly dedicated and able to remain positive and professional when working under pressure. Previous experience of Domiciliary Care coordination & working in the field providing care is essential Those with or studying towards NVQ/Diploma Level 5 (or above) in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) are particularly desirable and training to higher levels will be encouraged. Main Duties & Responsibilities of a Care Coordinator Preparing the daily rota for Carers in coordination with the requirements of the clients. Ensure outstanding compliance across the business and to support the business in achieving a minimum of Good in CQC inspections Ensure consistent application of company s policies, procedures and approved practice; and to promote the aims of the business Ensure the provision of high-quality care services to vulnerable people living in their own home To maintain accurate records on the system of all communications. Able to make changes to Clients and Care Giver files. To cover in the field if required To plan ahead to cover holidays, training and planned absence To identify and match the most suitable Caregivers for each package Ensure all Caregivers submit their timesheets weekly which are accurately completed, and match these to what is on the system To carry out any ad hoc duties given by the Senior Management Team to suit the needs of the business Abilities, Skills & Behaviours Make a real difference and greatly improve an already well-established business. Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Good computer skills including proficient use of MS Office, the ability to produce reports and good computer systems knowledge and fluent with care packages. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships. Strong administration skills and ability to manage work pressure. To be shortlisted you will have the following : A clean driving licence and access to your own car A cleared DBS check and right to work in UK Familiarity with providing rotas i.e. staff plan would be an advantage Good IT, organisational, communication and report writing skills To be a team player and be able to trouble shoot when the pressure is on Due to the high response received for some vacancies we regret that we are sometimes unable to reply to all applicants. If you have not been contacted within 7 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details and notify you of any other opportunities.
We have opportunities to join our Assessment Teams based in Woking and Reigate and Guildford as a Senior Social Worker. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 29th April 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
We have opportunities to join our Assessment Teams based in Woking and Reigate and Guildford as a Senior Social Worker. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 29th April 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Practice Group / Department: HR Systems - EMEA Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. The Role: Join the People & Culture team at Norton Rose Fulbright as a Workday - Senior HR Systems Analyst in our Newcastle Office (Hybrid), where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our Workday platform to support our EMEA region. Reporting to the Senior HR Systems Manager, you will collaborate with various teams to ensure the effective utilization of Workday across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with People & Culture teams to gather requirements and offer recommendations for optimizing Workday usage. Manage the change request process, document changes, design, test, and implement solutions in accordance with internal governance procedures. Provide support to People & Culture Project teams as needed, offering input and assistance across various project portfolios. Conduct audits of Workday setup, structure, and data, providing input on cleanup and best practices. Communicate changes, update work instructions, and produce guidance documentation. Triage, diagnose, and resolve issues originating from end-users and business process events. Troubleshoot system integration issues, collaborating closely with IT to support new integrations. Assist with general maintenance and configuration across multiple Workday modules. Support training and engagement initiatives to ensure stakeholders fully utilise Workday. Design, build, test, and deploy Workday reports and dashboards using Prism Analytics, Advanced Report, and Composite Reporting. Assist with mass data requests using EIBs to create efficiencies for cyclical system updates. Proactively monitor new features released by Workday and advocate for appropriate adoption plans. Conduct functional and regression testing for all system fixes, upgrades, patches, and other maintenance activities. Skills and Experience Required: 5+ years of hands-on technical Workday experience, including configuration of Core HCM and at least one other module. Previous exposure to Workday optimization or implementation projects. Detail-oriented with a keen eye for configuration and testing activity. Improvement-oriented mindset. Understanding of Workday integrations preferred. Workday HCM certification or Pro accreditation is advantageous. Ability to multitask, manage work under pressure, and deliver to agreed deadlines. Discrete with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and departmental security. Strong collaborator with the ability to work independently and use initiative to research solutions with minimal guidance. Our clients come first; whilst we have a high-performance culture and work hard as a team, in return we offer a range of competitive benefits including: 25 days holiday + Bank Hols Free Virtual GP Service Private Medical Insurance Pension - Norton Rose Fulbright will also make a contribution Life Assurance Income Protection Insurance Enhanced Maternity, Adoption or Surrogacy Leave Carers Leave Flexible working Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Practice Group / Department: HR Systems - EMEA Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. The Role: Join the People & Culture team at Norton Rose Fulbright as a Workday - Senior HR Systems Analyst in our Newcastle Office (Hybrid), where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our Workday platform to support our EMEA region. Reporting to the Senior HR Systems Manager, you will collaborate with various teams to ensure the effective utilization of Workday across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with People & Culture teams to gather requirements and offer recommendations for optimizing Workday usage. Manage the change request process, document changes, design, test, and implement solutions in accordance with internal governance procedures. Provide support to People & Culture Project teams as needed, offering input and assistance across various project portfolios. Conduct audits of Workday setup, structure, and data, providing input on cleanup and best practices. Communicate changes, update work instructions, and produce guidance documentation. Triage, diagnose, and resolve issues originating from end-users and business process events. Troubleshoot system integration issues, collaborating closely with IT to support new integrations. Assist with general maintenance and configuration across multiple Workday modules. Support training and engagement initiatives to ensure stakeholders fully utilise Workday. Design, build, test, and deploy Workday reports and dashboards using Prism Analytics, Advanced Report, and Composite Reporting. Assist with mass data requests using EIBs to create efficiencies for cyclical system updates. Proactively monitor new features released by Workday and advocate for appropriate adoption plans. Conduct functional and regression testing for all system fixes, upgrades, patches, and other maintenance activities. Skills and Experience Required: 5+ years of hands-on technical Workday experience, including configuration of Core HCM and at least one other module. Previous exposure to Workday optimization or implementation projects. Detail-oriented with a keen eye for configuration and testing activity. Improvement-oriented mindset. Understanding of Workday integrations preferred. Workday HCM certification or Pro accreditation is advantageous. Ability to multitask, manage work under pressure, and deliver to agreed deadlines. Discrete with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and departmental security. Strong collaborator with the ability to work independently and use initiative to research solutions with minimal guidance. Our clients come first; whilst we have a high-performance culture and work hard as a team, in return we offer a range of competitive benefits including: 25 days holiday + Bank Hols Free Virtual GP Service Private Medical Insurance Pension - Norton Rose Fulbright will also make a contribution Life Assurance Income Protection Insurance Enhanced Maternity, Adoption or Surrogacy Leave Carers Leave Flexible working Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
Fostering Recruitment Officer - London - Brent £39,264 Permanent - Full Time - 5 Days per week - 36 hours Duties/Responsibilitie To maximise the department's ability to recruit foster carers for looked after children in Brent. To maintain the Fostering website pages ensuring they are updated as well as finding opportunities to increase usage. To plan and organise recruitment events internally and externally with support from social workers and other team members. To engage with foster carers to develop participation in recruitment campaigns to aid retention. To work with other Brent services and community groups to promote fostering within hard to reach groups. To undertake surveys and research that will inform the recruitment strategy and aid retention of foster carers, in the form of customer service surveys and exit surveys on resignation. This also includes the collation of data and evaluation of marketing activities and events. To produce monthly newsletters for fostering recruitment, including the gathering of information, article writing and production of audio-video assets. To organise and coordinate events for carers such as Foster Carers Support Group and the monthly Fostering Information Evening. To attend supervision, appraisals, team and section meetings. To attend regular meetings with senior officers and, when needed, councillors to seek their views on campaign development and share regular updates. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post. Find out more information please contact Jake at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Fostering Recruitment Officer - London - Brent £39,264 Permanent - Full Time - 5 Days per week - 36 hours Duties/Responsibilitie To maximise the department's ability to recruit foster carers for looked after children in Brent. To maintain the Fostering website pages ensuring they are updated as well as finding opportunities to increase usage. To plan and organise recruitment events internally and externally with support from social workers and other team members. To engage with foster carers to develop participation in recruitment campaigns to aid retention. To work with other Brent services and community groups to promote fostering within hard to reach groups. To undertake surveys and research that will inform the recruitment strategy and aid retention of foster carers, in the form of customer service surveys and exit surveys on resignation. This also includes the collation of data and evaluation of marketing activities and events. To produce monthly newsletters for fostering recruitment, including the gathering of information, article writing and production of audio-video assets. To organise and coordinate events for carers such as Foster Carers Support Group and the monthly Fostering Information Evening. To attend supervision, appraisals, team and section meetings. To attend regular meetings with senior officers and, when needed, councillors to seek their views on campaign development and share regular updates. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post. Find out more information please contact Jake at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency
2 Days ( 15 Hours (2 x 8am-4pm) Office Based & 2 Days (22 Hrs) Shift Work 2 days Office : PCS update ( write care Plan & review) and carryout weekly/monthly audits. • To carryout appraisals of staff, identify training needs.• Develop proposals to improve the marketing of the Home to maintain high occupancy. 2-3 days Shift Work : • Assist clients with all aspects of their personal care needs as required including: Bathing, washing, dressing and undressing.• To be in charge of your team and manage the floor.• Keep records up to date, ensuring all recording is accurate• Participate in the homes activities internally and externally• Participate in training courses as arranged• Use appropriate infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment• Provide support to relatives and friends• Assist in maintaining client records and carryout care audits.• Attend all training sessions as required• Liaise with GP, Care Professionals, Local Authorities and other clinical authorities. • Carryout medications in line with the requirements and medication policy.• To participate in any other duties which may be required from time to time PROFESSIONAL ATRIBUTES• Able to identify signs of emotional physical problems.• Knowledge of relevant health and safety policies and procedures.• Aware of the homes fire procedures.• Experience of caring for the elderly with Dementia and at times Challenging behaviour.Covering Manager while on absence. KEY SKILLS-QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Personal care• Reliability• Record keeping• Time management• Experience working as a senior carer in Care Sector or in a Hospital Environment.• Clinical knowledge or clinical background.• NVQ 2/3 or equalling qualifications or studying towards a managing career. Accommodation available on site if required. Hot meal provided on duty. Car park facility available.No work permits.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
2 Days ( 15 Hours (2 x 8am-4pm) Office Based & 2 Days (22 Hrs) Shift Work 2 days Office : PCS update ( write care Plan & review) and carryout weekly/monthly audits. • To carryout appraisals of staff, identify training needs.• Develop proposals to improve the marketing of the Home to maintain high occupancy. 2-3 days Shift Work : • Assist clients with all aspects of their personal care needs as required including: Bathing, washing, dressing and undressing.• To be in charge of your team and manage the floor.• Keep records up to date, ensuring all recording is accurate• Participate in the homes activities internally and externally• Participate in training courses as arranged• Use appropriate infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment• Provide support to relatives and friends• Assist in maintaining client records and carryout care audits.• Attend all training sessions as required• Liaise with GP, Care Professionals, Local Authorities and other clinical authorities. • Carryout medications in line with the requirements and medication policy.• To participate in any other duties which may be required from time to time PROFESSIONAL ATRIBUTES• Able to identify signs of emotional physical problems.• Knowledge of relevant health and safety policies and procedures.• Aware of the homes fire procedures.• Experience of caring for the elderly with Dementia and at times Challenging behaviour.Covering Manager while on absence. KEY SKILLS-QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Personal care• Reliability• Record keeping• Time management• Experience working as a senior carer in Care Sector or in a Hospital Environment.• Clinical knowledge or clinical background.• NVQ 2/3 or equalling qualifications or studying towards a managing career. Accommodation available on site if required. Hot meal provided on duty. Car park facility available.No work permits.
Support Worker Our client is looking for Specialist Support Workers to provide health and social care support to deaf individuals in Leeds. Their service in Leeds is a brand-new supported living service for 4 clients who are deaf with complex needs and/or mental health conditions. Some clients may be moving directly from inpatient hospitals. Position: Specialist Support Worker Location: Leeds Salary: £28,080 per annum. Night working includes an ability to earn up to £31,449 per annum. Hours: We are looking for permanent full-time, waking nights and bank staff. Benefits: The employer will work alongside you during your career with them to maximise your full potential with training and development to help you become the best you! Join their learning pathway with BSL, they offer paid training and development to further your BSL knowledge. Being a permanent employee, you will also receive the following: 25 days holiday per holiday year plus bank holidays (pro-rata) 2 wellbeing days (pro-rata) After 3 months auto enrolled in the NOW pension scheme at prevailing rates After successful completion of the probation period (normally 6 months) eligible to join Scottish widows pension employee contributes 5%, employer 6% Eye care vouchers 5 days paid study leave per year (CPD) (pro-rata) Expenses policy which allows payments for items when working away from home 2x salary life assurance scheme (death in service) Fully funded BSL training Generous sick pay policy Perkbox (including 25 flexible points every month) Refer a friend £200 voucher for both the referee and referrer. About the Role: You will become a key worker to a client, supporting them with independent living skills, emotional support, monitoring of their medication, and where appropriate maintaining safety, privacy, and dignity in accordance with CQC regulations and organisation policies and procedures. About you: If you have the passion to make a difference, have the experience outlined below, and are interested in working for this amazing charity then they would be delighted to hear from you: They are looking for people with: Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health where the diagnosis is complex and may present behaviour that can challenge. Experience working in supported living services/or residential care services. Experience working with deaf people is desirable but not essential. British Sign Language (BSL) skills or a willingness to learn BSL and deaf cultural awareness (full BSL training will be provided) Excellent communications skills Experience in Prevention Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) or are you willing to undertake this training. They will offer full BSL training. You will receive an in-depth induction to give you insight into their charity and what they do, and how you will be able to help them deliver its mission. Well-being is at the heart of everything this charity does! It's not just about their clients, it's about you too! Let's get you onboard to start your journey! The Charity positively encourages applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour, and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process. Offers of work are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, Satisfactory references, and Medical Health clearance. Other roles you may have experienced could include Deaf specialist support worker, Deaf support worker' Home Carer, Senior Care Worker, Senior Health Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Domiciliary Care, Mental Health Support Worker, BSL, British Sign Language, Leeds, support worker, deaf, mental health, learning disability, adult, supported living, adult social care, care home, etc PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Support Worker Our client is looking for Specialist Support Workers to provide health and social care support to deaf individuals in Leeds. Their service in Leeds is a brand-new supported living service for 4 clients who are deaf with complex needs and/or mental health conditions. Some clients may be moving directly from inpatient hospitals. Position: Specialist Support Worker Location: Leeds Salary: £28,080 per annum. Night working includes an ability to earn up to £31,449 per annum. Hours: We are looking for permanent full-time, waking nights and bank staff. Benefits: The employer will work alongside you during your career with them to maximise your full potential with training and development to help you become the best you! Join their learning pathway with BSL, they offer paid training and development to further your BSL knowledge. Being a permanent employee, you will also receive the following: 25 days holiday per holiday year plus bank holidays (pro-rata) 2 wellbeing days (pro-rata) After 3 months auto enrolled in the NOW pension scheme at prevailing rates After successful completion of the probation period (normally 6 months) eligible to join Scottish widows pension employee contributes 5%, employer 6% Eye care vouchers 5 days paid study leave per year (CPD) (pro-rata) Expenses policy which allows payments for items when working away from home 2x salary life assurance scheme (death in service) Fully funded BSL training Generous sick pay policy Perkbox (including 25 flexible points every month) Refer a friend £200 voucher for both the referee and referrer. About the Role: You will become a key worker to a client, supporting them with independent living skills, emotional support, monitoring of their medication, and where appropriate maintaining safety, privacy, and dignity in accordance with CQC regulations and organisation policies and procedures. About you: If you have the passion to make a difference, have the experience outlined below, and are interested in working for this amazing charity then they would be delighted to hear from you: They are looking for people with: Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health where the diagnosis is complex and may present behaviour that can challenge. Experience working in supported living services/or residential care services. Experience working with deaf people is desirable but not essential. British Sign Language (BSL) skills or a willingness to learn BSL and deaf cultural awareness (full BSL training will be provided) Excellent communications skills Experience in Prevention Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) or are you willing to undertake this training. They will offer full BSL training. You will receive an in-depth induction to give you insight into their charity and what they do, and how you will be able to help them deliver its mission. Well-being is at the heart of everything this charity does! It's not just about their clients, it's about you too! Let's get you onboard to start your journey! The Charity positively encourages applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour, and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process. Offers of work are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, Satisfactory references, and Medical Health clearance. Other roles you may have experienced could include Deaf specialist support worker, Deaf support worker' Home Carer, Senior Care Worker, Senior Health Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Domiciliary Care, Mental Health Support Worker, BSL, British Sign Language, Leeds, support worker, deaf, mental health, learning disability, adult, supported living, adult social care, care home, etc PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation.
Care Worker Imagine you've just woken up. You've not slept well because you've got chronic pain, and you need your medication. You're hungry and would really love a cup of tea. You wonder how long it will be before you can get up . And then the door opens, and an absolute star walks in, asks how you are, and you just know you will feel better soon. We need more stars to join our galaxy! We are launching a new service in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and are looking for passionate caring Care Worker's to join our team. We are a living wage employer, and our end-of-life care is accredited by the Gold Standard Framework. You can work the days you want - Days are 7am to 10pm - with breaks or split shifts or job shares - long hours but maximise your earnings. We pay £12 p/h, double time on bank holidays, workplace pension, token Christmas and birthday gifts and training bonus. We will provide mandatory training and support NVQ Health and Social Care qualifications, offer continuous professional development and opportunities for career progression. If you've considered care before and think it is not for you, we challenge you to think again. Being a Care Worker is a demanding but rewarding and satisfying career, working with a team of like-minded courageous champions who settle for nothing less than the best for vulnerable people in their own communities. Owner/drivers are desirable but non drivers welcome. Send your CV TODAY! Although not essential you may have experience in areas such as Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Social Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Voluntary Worker, Day Care, HCA, Domiciliary Care Worker, Community Carer, etc.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Care Worker Imagine you've just woken up. You've not slept well because you've got chronic pain, and you need your medication. You're hungry and would really love a cup of tea. You wonder how long it will be before you can get up . And then the door opens, and an absolute star walks in, asks how you are, and you just know you will feel better soon. We need more stars to join our galaxy! We are launching a new service in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and are looking for passionate caring Care Worker's to join our team. We are a living wage employer, and our end-of-life care is accredited by the Gold Standard Framework. You can work the days you want - Days are 7am to 10pm - with breaks or split shifts or job shares - long hours but maximise your earnings. We pay £12 p/h, double time on bank holidays, workplace pension, token Christmas and birthday gifts and training bonus. We will provide mandatory training and support NVQ Health and Social Care qualifications, offer continuous professional development and opportunities for career progression. If you've considered care before and think it is not for you, we challenge you to think again. Being a Care Worker is a demanding but rewarding and satisfying career, working with a team of like-minded courageous champions who settle for nothing less than the best for vulnerable people in their own communities. Owner/drivers are desirable but non drivers welcome. Send your CV TODAY! Although not essential you may have experience in areas such as Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Social Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Voluntary Worker, Day Care, HCA, Domiciliary Care Worker, Community Carer, etc.
Fostering Practice Supervisor Our Children, Our Future Following the recent appointments of a permanent Children's Services Senior Leadership Team, including a Director of Children's Services, Services Directors and Deputy Service Directors, there has never been a more exciting time to join North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Service. Our transformation journey continues to show real success and was recognised during Ofsted's recent visit where they highlighted "increasing confidence in social care practice". This is a great opportunity to join our team, where putting children and families is at the heart of everything we do, building genuine relationships making 'Our Children, Our Future.' Could you be a Fostering Practice Supervisor within our Fostering Social Work service putting children and families at the heart of everything we do? We are developing and expanding our Fostering Social Work service to further build the skills, knowledge and expertise to support foster carers in delivering our vision for children to grow up happy, healthy, safe in their homes and communities with people who love them. Our Offer Salary range: £47,420 to £61,000 (depending on experience) What else can you expect? Real progression opportunities within social work practice - North East Lincolnshire Council operate through grades for Social Workers to Advanced Social Worker level Regular individual and reflective case supervision A relational approach in all aspects of practice Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people's lives A workplace culture that supports flexible working and the opportunity to work from home as well as a highly supportive team and working environment For details on the post, please refer to the role profile. Your Benefits As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Leave subject to length of service Your Role We are seeking a Fostering Practice Supervisor. As a Fostering Practice Supervisor in North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Services, you will be responsible for the supervision and management of a team of Fostering Social Workers and lead on high quality social work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families. You will provide reflective case supervision, professional support, guidance, coaching and mentoring to the team whose practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers. You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be. If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate and want to join our Fostering service, make a lifelong difference to children's lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role profile or email: Queenie Carrie, Deputy Service Director Regulatory Services - Closing date - 30/04/2024 Interviews - week commencing 06/05/2024 At North East Lincolnshire Council, we know that together, we can be stronger. About North East Lincolnshire Council North East Lincolnshire Council is situated within the award-winning coastal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play . Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. For any posts that will involve access to children, young people and adults at risk, the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Fostering Practice Supervisor Our Children, Our Future Following the recent appointments of a permanent Children's Services Senior Leadership Team, including a Director of Children's Services, Services Directors and Deputy Service Directors, there has never been a more exciting time to join North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Service. Our transformation journey continues to show real success and was recognised during Ofsted's recent visit where they highlighted "increasing confidence in social care practice". This is a great opportunity to join our team, where putting children and families is at the heart of everything we do, building genuine relationships making 'Our Children, Our Future.' Could you be a Fostering Practice Supervisor within our Fostering Social Work service putting children and families at the heart of everything we do? We are developing and expanding our Fostering Social Work service to further build the skills, knowledge and expertise to support foster carers in delivering our vision for children to grow up happy, healthy, safe in their homes and communities with people who love them. Our Offer Salary range: £47,420 to £61,000 (depending on experience) What else can you expect? Real progression opportunities within social work practice - North East Lincolnshire Council operate through grades for Social Workers to Advanced Social Worker level Regular individual and reflective case supervision A relational approach in all aspects of practice Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people's lives A workplace culture that supports flexible working and the opportunity to work from home as well as a highly supportive team and working environment For details on the post, please refer to the role profile. Your Benefits As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Leave subject to length of service Your Role We are seeking a Fostering Practice Supervisor. As a Fostering Practice Supervisor in North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Services, you will be responsible for the supervision and management of a team of Fostering Social Workers and lead on high quality social work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families. You will provide reflective case supervision, professional support, guidance, coaching and mentoring to the team whose practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers. You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be. If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate and want to join our Fostering service, make a lifelong difference to children's lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role profile or email: Queenie Carrie, Deputy Service Director Regulatory Services - Closing date - 30/04/2024 Interviews - week commencing 06/05/2024 At North East Lincolnshire Council, we know that together, we can be stronger. About North East Lincolnshire Council North East Lincolnshire Council is situated within the award-winning coastal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play . Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. For any posts that will involve access to children, young people and adults at risk, the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.
Childrens Social Worker-FAST- Great Yarmouth Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Great Yarmouth Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, hybrid working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Great Yarmouth is a wonderful place to live and work, it is a large seaside market town with beautiful beaches, a lower than average cost of living and lots of things to do with the family. Norfolk 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Childrens Social Worker-FAST- Great Yarmouth Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Great Yarmouth Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, hybrid working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Great Yarmouth is a wonderful place to live and work, it is a large seaside market town with beautiful beaches, a lower than average cost of living and lots of things to do with the family. Norfolk 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
This role has a starting salary of £22,504 per annum, based on a 14-hour working week (£57,868 full-time equivalent). This is a 12-month fixed term contract. We are excited to be hiring a new part time Data Ethics Lead to join our fantastic Data Strategy and Information Governance teams, based in our Reigate headquarters. This is a part time role for which we welcome applications from candidate seeking a working pattern of between or equivalent to 2 or 3 days per week. Many of our staff also work flexibly, including term-time only, so we welcome a conversation as to what working pattern or hours might work best for you. This role could particularly suit someone with another part-time post, caring responsibilities, or who is studying alongside work. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role As Data Ethics Lead, you will work with stakeholders to implement, refine, and embed the Council's emerging approach to data ethics, and support important projects in identifying, addressing, and mitigating their data ethics risks. Hosted within the corporate Information Governance function, but also engaging closely with a range of organisational stakeholders, you will support those facing data ethical dilemmas to identify, address and mitigate these, ensuring the council does the right thing, above and beyond solely complying with its legal obligations around data. The initial focus will be to embed and deliver the 12-month pilot phase of Surrey County Council's Data Ethics Framework, as part of our Data Strategy, including developing and implementing a communications plan to raise awareness of the framework. Beyond this, the role would undertake an assessment of the effectiveness of the framework during the pilot year, and make recommendations for the approach moving forward, such that data ethics contributes to our overall data principles, namely that: We value data as an asset We actively manage data We share data appropriately We use data to support decision making About the Team At Surrey, our vision is to help create better lives, a better place, and a county where no-one is left behind. To help deliver this vision we are committed to transforming the way the Council manages and uses data and creates insight. Our Data Strategy Programme has made some great progress over the last couple of years and is moving into an important delivery phase. It's an exciting time to join our dedicated data strategy and Information Governance teams and to be involved in this ambitious transformation. About You As part of the application process, you will be asked to answer the following questions along with uploading your CV: Describe a situation where you had to navigate the ethical considerations of a data-related project. How did you ensure an inclusive approach, and what impact did it have on the project's outcome? Share an example of a framework, guide, or resource you have developed for data ethics or a related field and how you ensured its effectiveness. Discuss a project where you had to communicate complex data ethics concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of expertise. How did you tailor your communication to different audiences? Describe a project where you demonstrated strong organisational and project management skills, particularly in leading and influencing stakeholders across different levels of seniority. In order to be considered for shortlisting, your answers to the above questions and your CV will clearly evidence the following shortlisting criteria: You will have a strong understanding of ethics, and legislation relating to data, as well as a keen interest in the latest research and academic developments in data ethics. You will also have experience in developing and creating frameworks, guides, and resources for data ethics or a related field in a way that makes complex information simple and accessible. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with an ability to work across organisational and service boundaries and engage as a peer with experts in data, analytics and technology. You will have great organisational and project management skills, including experience of leading and influencing individual and group stakeholders across all levels of seniority and able to demonstrate an inclusive approach to consensus building as well as the ability to incorporate disparate views of underrepresented groups in evolving products and policy work. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £22,504 per annum, based on a 14-hour working week (£57,868 full-time equivalent). This is a 12-month fixed term contract. We are excited to be hiring a new part time Data Ethics Lead to join our fantastic Data Strategy and Information Governance teams, based in our Reigate headquarters. This is a part time role for which we welcome applications from candidate seeking a working pattern of between or equivalent to 2 or 3 days per week. Many of our staff also work flexibly, including term-time only, so we welcome a conversation as to what working pattern or hours might work best for you. This role could particularly suit someone with another part-time post, caring responsibilities, or who is studying alongside work. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role As Data Ethics Lead, you will work with stakeholders to implement, refine, and embed the Council's emerging approach to data ethics, and support important projects in identifying, addressing, and mitigating their data ethics risks. Hosted within the corporate Information Governance function, but also engaging closely with a range of organisational stakeholders, you will support those facing data ethical dilemmas to identify, address and mitigate these, ensuring the council does the right thing, above and beyond solely complying with its legal obligations around data. The initial focus will be to embed and deliver the 12-month pilot phase of Surrey County Council's Data Ethics Framework, as part of our Data Strategy, including developing and implementing a communications plan to raise awareness of the framework. Beyond this, the role would undertake an assessment of the effectiveness of the framework during the pilot year, and make recommendations for the approach moving forward, such that data ethics contributes to our overall data principles, namely that: We value data as an asset We actively manage data We share data appropriately We use data to support decision making About the Team At Surrey, our vision is to help create better lives, a better place, and a county where no-one is left behind. To help deliver this vision we are committed to transforming the way the Council manages and uses data and creates insight. Our Data Strategy Programme has made some great progress over the last couple of years and is moving into an important delivery phase. It's an exciting time to join our dedicated data strategy and Information Governance teams and to be involved in this ambitious transformation. About You As part of the application process, you will be asked to answer the following questions along with uploading your CV: Describe a situation where you had to navigate the ethical considerations of a data-related project. How did you ensure an inclusive approach, and what impact did it have on the project's outcome? Share an example of a framework, guide, or resource you have developed for data ethics or a related field and how you ensured its effectiveness. Discuss a project where you had to communicate complex data ethics concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of expertise. How did you tailor your communication to different audiences? Describe a project where you demonstrated strong organisational and project management skills, particularly in leading and influencing stakeholders across different levels of seniority. In order to be considered for shortlisting, your answers to the above questions and your CV will clearly evidence the following shortlisting criteria: You will have a strong understanding of ethics, and legislation relating to data, as well as a keen interest in the latest research and academic developments in data ethics. You will also have experience in developing and creating frameworks, guides, and resources for data ethics or a related field in a way that makes complex information simple and accessible. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with an ability to work across organisational and service boundaries and engage as a peer with experts in data, analytics and technology. You will have great organisational and project management skills, including experience of leading and influencing individual and group stakeholders across all levels of seniority and able to demonstrate an inclusive approach to consensus building as well as the ability to incorporate disparate views of underrepresented groups in evolving products and policy work. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Social Worker- Children with Disabilities Team Job Description L2 or L3 Social Worker- Children with Disabilities (CWD) £37,336 to £45,442 (dependant on experience) Permanent- full or part-time considered Excellent relocation package up to £10,000 Countywide Who Cares? We Do! WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube We are recruiting Social Workers to work within our Children with Disabilities Teams across Norfolk. To help achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. About us: The Children with Disabilities teams support children and young people who have a substantial and permanent disability. The needs of the child or young person impacts how their family functions. Family support and early help services cannot meet the family's need. We have established a highly ambitious and successful transformation and improvement programme and already have lots to be proud of; our new 'front door' model has been glowingly endorsed as 'transformed' by Ofsted, our new edge of care services are reducing the need for children to be looked after and we have secured a multi-million-pound investment in our core social care service model. Through Vital Signs, our vision for Children in Norfolk, we use Signs of Safety practice to work with whole family networks and across the whole system to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. What our Social Workers think: "Our team are supportive, we look out for each other, we rise to high challenge and expect high support from our team manager which is always available. We are passionate and driven to achieve high standards in our work and this is supported by a team manager who has commitment, positive leadership, focus and high expectations. In return we receive autonomy, flexible working for our individual situations, good quality and structured supervision and case discussion with a focus on analysis and best outcomes for the children and families. We all agree we are committed to making a difference to children, young people and the families in Norfolk through the vision and steer of a fab team manager" Jennifer, Senior Social Worker You will have: Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Registration with Social Work England. Completion of all post qualifying professional requirements including the ASYE. Minimum of one years' experience of direct working with children and families. Experience of the application of theoretical models and relevant research including Vital Signs Experience of best practice. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Social Worker- Children with Disabilities Team Job Description L2 or L3 Social Worker- Children with Disabilities (CWD) £37,336 to £45,442 (dependant on experience) Permanent- full or part-time considered Excellent relocation package up to £10,000 Countywide Who Cares? We Do! WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube We are recruiting Social Workers to work within our Children with Disabilities Teams across Norfolk. To help achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. About us: The Children with Disabilities teams support children and young people who have a substantial and permanent disability. The needs of the child or young person impacts how their family functions. Family support and early help services cannot meet the family's need. We have established a highly ambitious and successful transformation and improvement programme and already have lots to be proud of; our new 'front door' model has been glowingly endorsed as 'transformed' by Ofsted, our new edge of care services are reducing the need for children to be looked after and we have secured a multi-million-pound investment in our core social care service model. Through Vital Signs, our vision for Children in Norfolk, we use Signs of Safety practice to work with whole family networks and across the whole system to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. What our Social Workers think: "Our team are supportive, we look out for each other, we rise to high challenge and expect high support from our team manager which is always available. We are passionate and driven to achieve high standards in our work and this is supported by a team manager who has commitment, positive leadership, focus and high expectations. In return we receive autonomy, flexible working for our individual situations, good quality and structured supervision and case discussion with a focus on analysis and best outcomes for the children and families. We all agree we are committed to making a difference to children, young people and the families in Norfolk through the vision and steer of a fab team manager" Jennifer, Senior Social Worker You will have: Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Registration with Social Work England. Completion of all post qualifying professional requirements including the ASYE. Minimum of one years' experience of direct working with children and families. Experience of the application of theoretical models and relevant research including Vital Signs Experience of best practice. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across Surrey in Woking, Guildford, Walton on Thames and Reigate. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £49,614-£52,681 per annum . This is inclusive of a newly created market supplement of £5,000 . We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our other rewards and benefits include: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by our improved Ofsted rating in March 2022 and the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce working together to create the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce. About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service are overseen by Assistant Directors- Catherine Watkins and Fiona Wraith who have co-responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. You'll be a qualified social worker, registered with SW England, with access to a car to enable you to visit and support our children and families. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 22nd April 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across Surrey in Woking, Guildford, Walton on Thames and Reigate. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £49,614-£52,681 per annum . This is inclusive of a newly created market supplement of £5,000 . We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our other rewards and benefits include: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by our improved Ofsted rating in March 2022 and the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce working together to create the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce. About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service are overseen by Assistant Directors- Catherine Watkins and Fiona Wraith who have co-responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. You'll be a qualified social worker, registered with SW England, with access to a car to enable you to visit and support our children and families. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 22nd April 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. (This is a full-time position, part-time applications will be considered). We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker in our growing team in the North West area of Surrey. Runnymede Locality Team is situated in the bustling town centre of Addlestone. We welcome people to join our team and due to a recent change in the team, we have this exciting opportunity available. "In my first week, I was encouraged by how supportive and kind the team were to new staff members. I have been met with a hardworking and dedicated staff team and with the support required from Senior Management. I am looking forward to the continued success of an already strong team and I want to welcome new people to join us." - Alison Yong - newly appointed Team Manager. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Runnymede Locality Team is one of eleven locality teams working across Surrey to support our residents. You will be working in the surrounding areas of Addlestone. Runnymede Locality Team have a passion for development of individuals within the team and promote progression for all staff members. We also have our Surrey Academy for Adult Social Work which ensures that the offer of learning and development to Surrey staff is excellent. We want the people we serve to live good, ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing what matters to them. If people need some support, we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them, and how we can we work together to achieve it. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker, we will put you in the best possible position to assess the social care needs of our service users, providing direct positive intervention to some of our more complex service users and support for their carers. Within this role, you will be expected to provide support and supervision to staff. With mentoring and support from our frontline managers and experienced colleagues, we will enable you to become the best social worker you can be. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England. Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012 Safeguarding knowledge as well as knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting Substantial post qualification professional experience as a Social Worker Experience in carrying out safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies Commitment to your own professional development You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students. Applicants must hold a Valid Driving Licence to drive in the UK and have access to a car. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28th April 2024 with interviews to follow on 13th May 2024. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. (This is a full-time position, part-time applications will be considered). We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker in our growing team in the North West area of Surrey. Runnymede Locality Team is situated in the bustling town centre of Addlestone. We welcome people to join our team and due to a recent change in the team, we have this exciting opportunity available. "In my first week, I was encouraged by how supportive and kind the team were to new staff members. I have been met with a hardworking and dedicated staff team and with the support required from Senior Management. I am looking forward to the continued success of an already strong team and I want to welcome new people to join us." - Alison Yong - newly appointed Team Manager. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Runnymede Locality Team is one of eleven locality teams working across Surrey to support our residents. You will be working in the surrounding areas of Addlestone. Runnymede Locality Team have a passion for development of individuals within the team and promote progression for all staff members. We also have our Surrey Academy for Adult Social Work which ensures that the offer of learning and development to Surrey staff is excellent. We want the people we serve to live good, ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing what matters to them. If people need some support, we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them, and how we can we work together to achieve it. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker, we will put you in the best possible position to assess the social care needs of our service users, providing direct positive intervention to some of our more complex service users and support for their carers. Within this role, you will be expected to provide support and supervision to staff. With mentoring and support from our frontline managers and experienced colleagues, we will enable you to become the best social worker you can be. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England. Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012 Safeguarding knowledge as well as knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting Substantial post qualification professional experience as a Social Worker Experience in carrying out safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies Commitment to your own professional development You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students. Applicants must hold a Valid Driving Licence to drive in the UK and have access to a car. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28th April 2024 with interviews to follow on 13th May 2024. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Early Years SEND Play and Family Senior £40,854 - £49,503 per annum Permanent Full time (36 hours) Wandsworth The role will require outreach work and some home visiting. Are you a motivated Senior Play Worker with the experience of leading the delivery of high-quality play sessions for children with emerging and complex needs? The Early Years Inclusion team provides support to both children, parents and Early Years settings to enable children with emerging SEND to access their Early Years entitlement. You will be joining Wandsworth as an Early Years SEND Play and Family Senior to lead a team of workers who will provide targeted play sessions for children with Special Educational Needs and support their parents / carers. Can you demonstrate inspiring leadership and management to the team to help these young children and their families and make a difference to their everyday lives? About the role You will line manage the Centre staff (4 team members) and provide day to day leadership and management of the Centre including safety and safeguarding, planning and promoting sessions, and evaluating the work of the Centre. You will work alongside other leaders within the Early Years Inclusion team around processes for the identification of children and to deliver a training programme for staff in Children's Centres and Early Years settings. To fulfil this role, you will have substantial knowledge of: The National Portage Association Principles and Models related to service delivery.Safeguarding and child protection policy and practice. Early Years Foundation Stage attainment levels and age-related expectations. Legislative and statutory requirements relating to children resulting from the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant Regulations linked to the Children and Families Act (2014), including Ofsted requirements.This is a public facing role therefore, home working is not appropriate. You will have the opportunity to start the role as soon as possible upon successful completion of your onboarding checks. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: A successful track record of experience as a senior / lead in a service for Early Years children with special educational needs and disabilities. An ability to motivate, challenge and support team members to ensure the best possible services are provided to meet the needs of Early Years children with SEND. Substantial experience and evidence-based practice in the pedagogy linked to Early Childhood Education and the ability to integrate this into practice, service delivery and partnership working. Experience of ensuring work is recorded and evidenced to demonstrate impact for children, young people, and their families. A professional qualification in a related field: A range of specific qualifications could be appropriate such as Qualified Teacher Status, Early Childhood Education or recognized / substantial SEND qualifications.For more information or an informal conversation about the role please contact Andy Fish at If you are an experienced leader who meets the above criteria and want to develop your career by joining a team of experienced and knowledgeable Early Years professionals, we welcome you to apply for this opportunity. Closing Date: 11:59pm on Thursday 2nd May 2024. Shortlisting Date: Friday 3rd May 2024. Interview Date: Friday 10th May 2024. Test / Presentation: You will be expected to complete a written task and present your vision as part of the interview process. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Early Years SEND Play and Family Senior £40,854 - £49,503 per annum Permanent Full time (36 hours) Wandsworth The role will require outreach work and some home visiting. Are you a motivated Senior Play Worker with the experience of leading the delivery of high-quality play sessions for children with emerging and complex needs? The Early Years Inclusion team provides support to both children, parents and Early Years settings to enable children with emerging SEND to access their Early Years entitlement. You will be joining Wandsworth as an Early Years SEND Play and Family Senior to lead a team of workers who will provide targeted play sessions for children with Special Educational Needs and support their parents / carers. Can you demonstrate inspiring leadership and management to the team to help these young children and their families and make a difference to their everyday lives? About the role You will line manage the Centre staff (4 team members) and provide day to day leadership and management of the Centre including safety and safeguarding, planning and promoting sessions, and evaluating the work of the Centre. You will work alongside other leaders within the Early Years Inclusion team around processes for the identification of children and to deliver a training programme for staff in Children's Centres and Early Years settings. To fulfil this role, you will have substantial knowledge of: The National Portage Association Principles and Models related to service delivery.Safeguarding and child protection policy and practice. Early Years Foundation Stage attainment levels and age-related expectations. Legislative and statutory requirements relating to children resulting from the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant Regulations linked to the Children and Families Act (2014), including Ofsted requirements.This is a public facing role therefore, home working is not appropriate. You will have the opportunity to start the role as soon as possible upon successful completion of your onboarding checks. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: A successful track record of experience as a senior / lead in a service for Early Years children with special educational needs and disabilities. An ability to motivate, challenge and support team members to ensure the best possible services are provided to meet the needs of Early Years children with SEND. Substantial experience and evidence-based practice in the pedagogy linked to Early Childhood Education and the ability to integrate this into practice, service delivery and partnership working. Experience of ensuring work is recorded and evidenced to demonstrate impact for children, young people, and their families. A professional qualification in a related field: A range of specific qualifications could be appropriate such as Qualified Teacher Status, Early Childhood Education or recognized / substantial SEND qualifications.For more information or an informal conversation about the role please contact Andy Fish at If you are an experienced leader who meets the above criteria and want to develop your career by joining a team of experienced and knowledgeable Early Years professionals, we welcome you to apply for this opportunity. Closing Date: 11:59pm on Thursday 2nd May 2024. Shortlisting Date: Friday 3rd May 2024. Interview Date: Friday 10th May 2024. Test / Presentation: You will be expected to complete a written task and present your vision as part of the interview process. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Permanent Full time Competitive London Our client are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join their team on a full time basis. Main duties and responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities: Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work. To develop innovative and evidence based programs to improve the outcomes for people that require rehabilitation, from a neurological or other conditions. Be responsible for overseeing the Physio Therapy team. To develop the capacity and skills of the workforce working with patients with Stroke and other complex neurological or other general conditions, on the rehabilitation units and outpatient settings community. To provide expert advice and support to colleagues and other professionals working in other clinical areas and across the organisation. To practice independently at a high level whilst assessing risk, using senior medical advice if necessary. To provide structured and spontaneous advice to patients, family, carers or other professionals, to promote an understanding both of the condition and relevant therapy. Educational Responsibilities: Act as a specialist Physiotherapist, providing education, training and advice to junior Therapists. Participate in clinical evaluation trials and audit. Provide clinical supervision and competency attainment for the junior staff and students by providing clinical training, theory and practical education sessions and advice on client needs and treatments. Management Responsibilities: Manage all junior physio staff, providing appropriate levels of supervision as required. Manage staffing levels to ensure seamless service in instances where sick leave is required by staff members and or staff members are on annual leave. Responsible for monitoring progress on relevant clinical governance objectives and delegating tasks to junior staff members. Professional Responsibilities: Work as a lone practitioner, within the guidelines of the Lone Working Policy, when performing community visits. To be responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate patient treatment records in line with Health Professions Council, legal standards and the company's policies. To be responsible for recording your own statistics and ensuring junior members of staff are doing this in accordance with trust policy. Effort and Environmental Factors: Perform objective assessments of such things as balance, muscle strength, range of movement, transfers and mobility with moderate to high physical effort on a daily basis. Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity to patients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions. Comply with Moving and Handling, Lone Working and Risk Assessment Policies at all times. Comply with local risk assessments when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioural needs and high risk extreme environments. Education and Qualifications: Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy. HCPC registration. Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with neurological disabilities. Up to date CPD portfolio. Training in appraisal / supervision. Experience: Experience of research and clinical audit. Experience working in community or outpatient rehabilitation. Experience at a senior level working with patients with acquired brain injury neurological conditions, including those with an acquired brain injury. Experience in general physical rehabilitation. Experience working with Social Services. Skills, knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of research and audit processes. Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with acquired brain injury neurological conditions, including those with an acquired brain injury. Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities. An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and in service development. Ability to self motivate. To apply please email your resume to (url removed) or call Chloe on (phone number removed)
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Permanent Full time Competitive London Our client are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join their team on a full time basis. Main duties and responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities: Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work. To develop innovative and evidence based programs to improve the outcomes for people that require rehabilitation, from a neurological or other conditions. Be responsible for overseeing the Physio Therapy team. To develop the capacity and skills of the workforce working with patients with Stroke and other complex neurological or other general conditions, on the rehabilitation units and outpatient settings community. To provide expert advice and support to colleagues and other professionals working in other clinical areas and across the organisation. To practice independently at a high level whilst assessing risk, using senior medical advice if necessary. To provide structured and spontaneous advice to patients, family, carers or other professionals, to promote an understanding both of the condition and relevant therapy. Educational Responsibilities: Act as a specialist Physiotherapist, providing education, training and advice to junior Therapists. Participate in clinical evaluation trials and audit. Provide clinical supervision and competency attainment for the junior staff and students by providing clinical training, theory and practical education sessions and advice on client needs and treatments. Management Responsibilities: Manage all junior physio staff, providing appropriate levels of supervision as required. Manage staffing levels to ensure seamless service in instances where sick leave is required by staff members and or staff members are on annual leave. Responsible for monitoring progress on relevant clinical governance objectives and delegating tasks to junior staff members. Professional Responsibilities: Work as a lone practitioner, within the guidelines of the Lone Working Policy, when performing community visits. To be responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate patient treatment records in line with Health Professions Council, legal standards and the company's policies. To be responsible for recording your own statistics and ensuring junior members of staff are doing this in accordance with trust policy. Effort and Environmental Factors: Perform objective assessments of such things as balance, muscle strength, range of movement, transfers and mobility with moderate to high physical effort on a daily basis. Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity to patients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions. Comply with Moving and Handling, Lone Working and Risk Assessment Policies at all times. Comply with local risk assessments when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioural needs and high risk extreme environments. Education and Qualifications: Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy. HCPC registration. Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with neurological disabilities. Up to date CPD portfolio. Training in appraisal / supervision. Experience: Experience of research and clinical audit. Experience working in community or outpatient rehabilitation. Experience at a senior level working with patients with acquired brain injury neurological conditions, including those with an acquired brain injury. Experience in general physical rehabilitation. Experience working with Social Services. Skills, knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of research and audit processes. Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with acquired brain injury neurological conditions, including those with an acquired brain injury. Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities. An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and in service development. Ability to self motivate. To apply please email your resume to (url removed) or call Chloe on (phone number removed)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team, designing, refurbishing, and maintaining a wide range of new and existing properties across the Hampshire County Council estate. Property Services is a Hampshire County Council in-house team of multi-disciplinary construction professionals and specialist support staff delivering a range of property functions ranging from new build, refurbishments, and extensions through to maintenance and compliance activities. It encompasses the council's estate and will include schools, offices, libraries, care homes, countryside properties etc. In this role your main function will involve the design, management and delivery of Building Services Electrical Engineering projects, working on your own or with other professional disciplines, architects, structural engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and quantity surveyors etc, duties will also include inspection of the engineering works on site during construction through to completion on a range of public buildings. You will need to be proficient in designing and calculating electrical services including small power, Data/IT, Fire Alarms, Security, Access Control, lighting, power distribution, renewables such as photovoltaics etc, to the built estate on behalf of the County Council. Undertaking effective client liaison which could be schools, care homes, libraries, countryside estate, or external clients such as Reading Borough Council and Southampton City Council is also a key part of this role. You will have strong organisational skills and experience of delivering a range of projects which could be engineering only or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our people are what make us a vibrant and well respected organisation, so if you are ready for your next career as one of our senior leaders, then further information about the role responsibilities and essential/desirable criteria are available with the job description and person specification linked below. To find our more about our roles and the projects you could be involved in please see the following video - Property Services Careers. What We Can Offer You: There are many reasons why we are a great choice for your next career move including: Flexible working patterns including part time - working up to 37 hours per week. Hybrid working: This role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement consisting of both office and home working, all to suit operational requirements. A competitive Benefits Package. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) - see our Inclusion Strategy for further information. Our Values: We are committed to developing our people and can offer you a career to expand your professional knowledge and learn from the best in the field, while enjoying the work-life balance you have always wanted. We are passionate about our values: Making a difference Working as one organisation Integrity and respect Professionalism Continuous Improvement
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team, designing, refurbishing, and maintaining a wide range of new and existing properties across the Hampshire County Council estate. Property Services is a Hampshire County Council in-house team of multi-disciplinary construction professionals and specialist support staff delivering a range of property functions ranging from new build, refurbishments, and extensions through to maintenance and compliance activities. It encompasses the council's estate and will include schools, offices, libraries, care homes, countryside properties etc. In this role your main function will involve the design, management and delivery of Building Services Electrical Engineering projects, working on your own or with other professional disciplines, architects, structural engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and quantity surveyors etc, duties will also include inspection of the engineering works on site during construction through to completion on a range of public buildings. You will need to be proficient in designing and calculating electrical services including small power, Data/IT, Fire Alarms, Security, Access Control, lighting, power distribution, renewables such as photovoltaics etc, to the built estate on behalf of the County Council. Undertaking effective client liaison which could be schools, care homes, libraries, countryside estate, or external clients such as Reading Borough Council and Southampton City Council is also a key part of this role. You will have strong organisational skills and experience of delivering a range of projects which could be engineering only or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our people are what make us a vibrant and well respected organisation, so if you are ready for your next career as one of our senior leaders, then further information about the role responsibilities and essential/desirable criteria are available with the job description and person specification linked below. To find our more about our roles and the projects you could be involved in please see the following video - Property Services Careers. What We Can Offer You: There are many reasons why we are a great choice for your next career move including: Flexible working patterns including part time - working up to 37 hours per week. Hybrid working: This role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement consisting of both office and home working, all to suit operational requirements. A competitive Benefits Package. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) - see our Inclusion Strategy for further information. Our Values: We are committed to developing our people and can offer you a career to expand your professional knowledge and learn from the best in the field, while enjoying the work-life balance you have always wanted. We are passionate about our values: Making a difference Working as one organisation Integrity and respect Professionalism Continuous Improvement