Advanced Social Worker - Mental Health - Haringey mbi Medical are pleased to be working with the London Borough of Haringey in sourcing a Social Worker to join their Mental Health team. The Role To carry out Care Act assessments and support people who present with functional and/or organic mental health problems in Haringey by using community resources and the social care budget to meet their needs. To act as a care coordinator in the Locality Mental Health Team To devise care and support plans with service-users and their carers and undertake reviews under the Care Act and Care Programme Approach (CPA) To apply a strengths-based approach to working with service-users and their carers providing evidence based therapeutic social work practice and skills such as motivational interviewing, trauma informed care and psychoeducation. To provide service users and their carers with clear and intelligible information which will assist them in making informed decisions about their treatment and care. To provide effective liaison with colleagues in primary care, social services, community health and voluntary organisations and champion people s rights and entitlements in the wider mental health of older adult services. To provide guidance to the rest of the team on applying the Care Act and other mental health and social care legislation and to prepare appropriate information/ referrals/reports to access community resources. To work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team including psychology, occupational therapists, nurses, support workers, medical professionals and pharmacology to ensure that the best quality of care is provided and effective use of the social care budget. To be willing to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional, (AMHP) and once qualified to share knowledge and practice with the team and contribute to the AMHP rota If required, to be willing to train as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA)/ Approved Mental Capacity Professional (AMCP) and once qualified to share knowledge and practice with the team and contribute to the AMCP rota.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Advanced Social Worker - Mental Health - Haringey mbi Medical are pleased to be working with the London Borough of Haringey in sourcing a Social Worker to join their Mental Health team. The Role To carry out Care Act assessments and support people who present with functional and/or organic mental health problems in Haringey by using community resources and the social care budget to meet their needs. To act as a care coordinator in the Locality Mental Health Team To devise care and support plans with service-users and their carers and undertake reviews under the Care Act and Care Programme Approach (CPA) To apply a strengths-based approach to working with service-users and their carers providing evidence based therapeutic social work practice and skills such as motivational interviewing, trauma informed care and psychoeducation. To provide service users and their carers with clear and intelligible information which will assist them in making informed decisions about their treatment and care. To provide effective liaison with colleagues in primary care, social services, community health and voluntary organisations and champion people s rights and entitlements in the wider mental health of older adult services. To provide guidance to the rest of the team on applying the Care Act and other mental health and social care legislation and to prepare appropriate information/ referrals/reports to access community resources. To work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team including psychology, occupational therapists, nurses, support workers, medical professionals and pharmacology to ensure that the best quality of care is provided and effective use of the social care budget. To be willing to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional, (AMHP) and once qualified to share knowledge and practice with the team and contribute to the AMHP rota If required, to be willing to train as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA)/ Approved Mental Capacity Professional (AMCP) and once qualified to share knowledge and practice with the team and contribute to the AMCP rota.
Role: Administrator - Fostering Salary: 20,820 Per Annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Office Based - Nottingham ABOUT US Fostering People are an innovative developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, foster parents and to our dedicated and passionate staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. Today we're present in even more communities: Scotland, the North East, North West, West Midlands, East of England and Yorkshire. In these places, the excellence of our work means we are the preferred choice of partner for many local authorities, who trust us to provide a high quality and caring local service. Just as importantly, so do foster parents in these communities. We have received 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, the most recent in 2024. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a detail-orientated, reliable Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated team at our Head Office in Nottingham. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support and ensuring efficient day-to-day office tasks. DUTIES INCLUDE: Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties using keyboard, office and IT skills Act as an admin support for foster carers and social workers Co-ordination of training and meetings and events Completion of monthly tasks according to deadlines Recording of essential company information to third parties on our database (CHARMS) Act as first point of contact for our customers and portray a positive, professional and helpful image of the organisation Understand and follow unique processes Note/Minute taking at meetings where appropriate Cover reception duties (lunch/annual leaves) ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Previous Administrative experience Solid educational background to include GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Be able to evidence an understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications including the use of Microsoft Office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook email A good knowledge of administrative systems and processes Be able to demonstrate effective communication Ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities For an informal discussion about this post please contact Sophie Weightman - Office Manager on (phone number removed). To be considered for this post, please complete an application. No agencies please. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMMP
May 01, 2024
Full time
Role: Administrator - Fostering Salary: 20,820 Per Annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Office Based - Nottingham ABOUT US Fostering People are an innovative developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, foster parents and to our dedicated and passionate staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. Today we're present in even more communities: Scotland, the North East, North West, West Midlands, East of England and Yorkshire. In these places, the excellence of our work means we are the preferred choice of partner for many local authorities, who trust us to provide a high quality and caring local service. Just as importantly, so do foster parents in these communities. We have received 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, the most recent in 2024. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a detail-orientated, reliable Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated team at our Head Office in Nottingham. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support and ensuring efficient day-to-day office tasks. DUTIES INCLUDE: Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties using keyboard, office and IT skills Act as an admin support for foster carers and social workers Co-ordination of training and meetings and events Completion of monthly tasks according to deadlines Recording of essential company information to third parties on our database (CHARMS) Act as first point of contact for our customers and portray a positive, professional and helpful image of the organisation Understand and follow unique processes Note/Minute taking at meetings where appropriate Cover reception duties (lunch/annual leaves) ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Previous Administrative experience Solid educational background to include GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Be able to evidence an understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications including the use of Microsoft Office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook email A good knowledge of administrative systems and processes Be able to demonstrate effective communication Ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities For an informal discussion about this post please contact Sophie Weightman - Office Manager on (phone number removed). To be considered for this post, please complete an application. No agencies please. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMMP
Would you like a role that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people living with special educational needs and disabilities across Essex? At InterAct, we work with children, young people and adults who struggle to enjoy activities that other young people take for granted. Our overall aim is to inform, support and empower people to increase their independence, enhance choice and control, and to realise their aspirations as well as play a full part in society. Our mission is to enable those with learning disabilities, autism and other additional needs to develop their potential and enjoy socially inclusive fulfilled lives. We are passionate about our work and provide a variety of social and leisure activities to suit all interests. We are currently seeking a Project Support Officer to take responsibility for the co-ordination and delivery of club activities within the Mid Essex area including Chelmsford, Maldon and across the Dengie peninsular. The role will involve working closely with the Young People Services Manager with the development and delivery of activities in the Mid and North areas of Essex. This fantastic opportunity will enable you to work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team, delivering an important service across Essex whilst also providing you with development and training opportunities as we work with you to help further your career. We would like to hear from you if you: have some experience of working with people with special educational needs and disabilities are enthusiastic and enjoy helping others to have fun are flexible and can work in a range of locations (the role involves delivering clubs and activities across Mid Essex and regular evening work as well as normal office hours) are willing and able to drive a mini bus ( we will provide training, however you will need to have a full driving licence and be over the age of 21) enjoy working and engaging with others Working for InterAct is a fantastic way to meet new people, gain experience and have a lot of fun while making a massive difference to lives of the young people and families we support! Responsibilities Programme Development & Delivery Deliver the day-to-day operations of the Young People Services (YPS) team in the mid area, ensuring effective use of staff and resources; ensuring staff operate in accordance with InterAct s values Assist the Young People Services Manager (Mid & North) with the development and delivery of activities in the mid and north areas, to enhance the life chances, aspirations, social inclusion and emotional, mental health and wellbeing of young people living with special educational needs & disabilities To keep young people and families/carers informed of activities available, using appropriate and accessible means, enabling them to make choices and increase decision making To listen and respond to young people and their supporters; addressing individual barriers and needs Supervision of Sessional Youth Workers and Volunteers To assist with the training and ongoing development of YPS staff and volunteers To provide short term staff cover in the YPS team in the event of sickness, holidays and emergencies To build relations with local amenities and venues, to increase access and participation by young people To work efficiently within agreed budgets/costs and be accountable for organisational resources and equipment, seeking continuous improvement and value for money To support the YPS team to reach more young people and families in the community, including assisting with the organisation s social media platforms and contributing to the production of marketing material Minibus travel and driver as and when needed Assist with gathering quantitative and qualitative data to measure the services quality and effectiveness Qualifications Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Working knowledge and of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word and Outlook Hold relevant full UK driving licence MiDAS minibus training (or willingness to undergo training) Experience in youth work/special educational needs & disabilities or demonstrable experience of the same Planning, delivery and evaluation of activities Supervising staff and volunteers Knowledge of issues facing young people, current legislation: child protection, safeguarding, health & safety Working with people of mixed abilities, learning difficulties and their families Commitment to equality and a broad knowledge of equal opportunity and diversity Please note, applications are via our application form that can be found on the vacancy page on our website
May 01, 2024
Seasonal
Would you like a role that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people living with special educational needs and disabilities across Essex? At InterAct, we work with children, young people and adults who struggle to enjoy activities that other young people take for granted. Our overall aim is to inform, support and empower people to increase their independence, enhance choice and control, and to realise their aspirations as well as play a full part in society. Our mission is to enable those with learning disabilities, autism and other additional needs to develop their potential and enjoy socially inclusive fulfilled lives. We are passionate about our work and provide a variety of social and leisure activities to suit all interests. We are currently seeking a Project Support Officer to take responsibility for the co-ordination and delivery of club activities within the Mid Essex area including Chelmsford, Maldon and across the Dengie peninsular. The role will involve working closely with the Young People Services Manager with the development and delivery of activities in the Mid and North areas of Essex. This fantastic opportunity will enable you to work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team, delivering an important service across Essex whilst also providing you with development and training opportunities as we work with you to help further your career. We would like to hear from you if you: have some experience of working with people with special educational needs and disabilities are enthusiastic and enjoy helping others to have fun are flexible and can work in a range of locations (the role involves delivering clubs and activities across Mid Essex and regular evening work as well as normal office hours) are willing and able to drive a mini bus ( we will provide training, however you will need to have a full driving licence and be over the age of 21) enjoy working and engaging with others Working for InterAct is a fantastic way to meet new people, gain experience and have a lot of fun while making a massive difference to lives of the young people and families we support! Responsibilities Programme Development & Delivery Deliver the day-to-day operations of the Young People Services (YPS) team in the mid area, ensuring effective use of staff and resources; ensuring staff operate in accordance with InterAct s values Assist the Young People Services Manager (Mid & North) with the development and delivery of activities in the mid and north areas, to enhance the life chances, aspirations, social inclusion and emotional, mental health and wellbeing of young people living with special educational needs & disabilities To keep young people and families/carers informed of activities available, using appropriate and accessible means, enabling them to make choices and increase decision making To listen and respond to young people and their supporters; addressing individual barriers and needs Supervision of Sessional Youth Workers and Volunteers To assist with the training and ongoing development of YPS staff and volunteers To provide short term staff cover in the YPS team in the event of sickness, holidays and emergencies To build relations with local amenities and venues, to increase access and participation by young people To work efficiently within agreed budgets/costs and be accountable for organisational resources and equipment, seeking continuous improvement and value for money To support the YPS team to reach more young people and families in the community, including assisting with the organisation s social media platforms and contributing to the production of marketing material Minibus travel and driver as and when needed Assist with gathering quantitative and qualitative data to measure the services quality and effectiveness Qualifications Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Working knowledge and of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word and Outlook Hold relevant full UK driving licence MiDAS minibus training (or willingness to undergo training) Experience in youth work/special educational needs & disabilities or demonstrable experience of the same Planning, delivery and evaluation of activities Supervising staff and volunteers Knowledge of issues facing young people, current legislation: child protection, safeguarding, health & safety Working with people of mixed abilities, learning difficulties and their families Commitment to equality and a broad knowledge of equal opportunity and diversity Please note, applications are via our application form that can be found on the vacancy page on our website
An Independent Fostering Agency rated Good by Ofsted, arelooking for knowledgeable Supervising Social Workers to join their team. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be looking after a manageable caseload of foster families. Working in partnership with other team members to provide a high-quality service for their foster families and the children/young people they look after. You will be responsible for ensuring that childrens care and development needs are met within placements by undertaking necessary planning and intervention for both emergency and planned referrals. Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Generous Annual leave entitlement Very competitive salary Generous pension scheme Regular high-quality supervision Learning & Development Opportunities Supportive and friendly work culture Hybrid working Responsibilities of you as the Supervising Social Worker: Support Foster Carers to evidence their competence against training standards. Recruit, assess and monitor the suitability of Foster Carers. Contribute to Foster Carer Annual Reviews within required timescales. Provide and record regular supervision in line with the operational standards. Undertake support visits. Assist in the delivery of training. Ensure that the Foster Carers have an accurate and up to date Foster Care Agreement Identify learning and development needs Undertake initial visits and carer assessments Attend meetings to support Foster Carers, children and young people. Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker: Dip SW/CQSW/Social Work Degree and current SWE registration Experience of working within Fostering Experience of partnership working with families and external agencies, preferably in a Safeguarding or Looked after Childrens Teams. Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Location:Taunton, Yeovil, and Exeter areas Salary:£40,000 Please apply or email or phone on Dont hesitate to contact us to see what Social Worker roles are available across the UK, with some of our clients offering amazing relocation packages we can support your move to your dream job and location! What do you get from working with me: CV enhancement Application form enhancement Interview preparation assistance Access to many jobs in the market Expert consultation Offer negotiation One central point of contact JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
An Independent Fostering Agency rated Good by Ofsted, arelooking for knowledgeable Supervising Social Workers to join their team. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be looking after a manageable caseload of foster families. Working in partnership with other team members to provide a high-quality service for their foster families and the children/young people they look after. You will be responsible for ensuring that childrens care and development needs are met within placements by undertaking necessary planning and intervention for both emergency and planned referrals. Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Generous Annual leave entitlement Very competitive salary Generous pension scheme Regular high-quality supervision Learning & Development Opportunities Supportive and friendly work culture Hybrid working Responsibilities of you as the Supervising Social Worker: Support Foster Carers to evidence their competence against training standards. Recruit, assess and monitor the suitability of Foster Carers. Contribute to Foster Carer Annual Reviews within required timescales. Provide and record regular supervision in line with the operational standards. Undertake support visits. Assist in the delivery of training. Ensure that the Foster Carers have an accurate and up to date Foster Care Agreement Identify learning and development needs Undertake initial visits and carer assessments Attend meetings to support Foster Carers, children and young people. Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker: Dip SW/CQSW/Social Work Degree and current SWE registration Experience of working within Fostering Experience of partnership working with families and external agencies, preferably in a Safeguarding or Looked after Childrens Teams. Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Location:Taunton, Yeovil, and Exeter areas Salary:£40,000 Please apply or email or phone on Dont hesitate to contact us to see what Social Worker roles are available across the UK, with some of our clients offering amazing relocation packages we can support your move to your dream job and location! What do you get from working with me: CV enhancement Application form enhancement Interview preparation assistance Access to many jobs in the market Expert consultation Offer negotiation One central point of contact JBRP1_UKTJ
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This teams goal is to maintain a child-centred approach, fundamental to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. You will need to support the team, and liaise with other Supervising Social Workers, in the development of the service including recruitment, development and retention of foster carers. You will be responsible for a small caseload of families as directed by the Registered Manager, undergoing a high standard of regular, on-going support and supervision. About the role You will need a degree in Social Work to be considered for this role, with an extensive knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection. Previous experience within Children in Need, Fostering, Adoption, Looked After Children and Leaving Care would also be desirable. It is essential you have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle. What's on offer? Generous salary of £40,000 per annum 28 days annual leave (Plus bank holidays) Training and career development opportunities Home-working Out of hours pay Job type: Full-time / Permanent For more information, please get in contact. Sarah Tomlin, .
May 01, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a fostering team. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team This teams goal is to maintain a child-centred approach, fundamental to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. You will need to support the team, and liaise with other Supervising Social Workers, in the development of the service including recruitment, development and retention of foster carers. You will be responsible for a small caseload of families as directed by the Registered Manager, undergoing a high standard of regular, on-going support and supervision. About the role You will need a degree in Social Work to be considered for this role, with an extensive knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection. Previous experience within Children in Need, Fostering, Adoption, Looked After Children and Leaving Care would also be desirable. It is essential you have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle. What's on offer? Generous salary of £40,000 per annum 28 days annual leave (Plus bank holidays) Training and career development opportunities Home-working Out of hours pay Job type: Full-time / Permanent For more information, please get in contact. Sarah Tomlin, .
Strategy and Commissioning Officer Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £43,421 - £48,474 per annum, plus benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 26/05/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712593 Wokingham Borough Council have an excellent opportunity for a Strategy and Commissioning Officer to join our Award-winning Adult Social Care Team, on an 18-Month Fixed Term Contract. We all want to live in the place we call home, with the people and things we love, in communities where we look out for each other, doing the things that matter to us. Can you help vulnerable people in Wokingham achieve this vision? As the Strategy and Commissioning Officer, you will work with the Head of Service for Strategic Commissioning, Adult Services, other members of the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team as well as Optalis Ltd, our highly regarded Council owned care provider (100% services rated 'GOOD' with CQC). Together we will drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of Adult Social Care and Health services, to deliver better outcomes and a sustainable high-quality Adult Social Care system for people of Wokingham Borough. Benefits You will receive a fantastic range of employee benefits including, 31 days annual leave (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, hybrid working options, employee assistance programme, sports & leisure discounts, use of an onsite gym and much more. Key Responsibilities Work closely with members of the Strategy and Commissioning Team and the Optalis Management Team to drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of Adult Social Care services. Support positive relationships with health, housing and social care providers, ICS and council staff, carers and advocates and elected Members. Working in partnership with Optalis and people who are supported to shape and deliver local priorities as set out in the Adult Social Care Strategy and the Social Care Future movement. Support the development and implementation of business systems, processes and policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. Support Commissioning Managers in providing specialist advice and input to the development and delivery of policy, developing best practice and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. Working collaboratively to gather intelligence, analyse, shape the market, design services, quality assure and performance review. Candidate requirements Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in the specialist area Project Management skills and experience Partnership and Team working skills Understanding of social care delivery, costings and commissioning Enthusiasm for transforming social care Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Closing Date: Sunday 26th May 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Alternatively, please contact Jenny Lamprell , Head of Service, Strategic Commissioning on for more information. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
May 01, 2024
Full time
Strategy and Commissioning Officer Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £43,421 - £48,474 per annum, plus benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 26/05/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712593 Wokingham Borough Council have an excellent opportunity for a Strategy and Commissioning Officer to join our Award-winning Adult Social Care Team, on an 18-Month Fixed Term Contract. We all want to live in the place we call home, with the people and things we love, in communities where we look out for each other, doing the things that matter to us. Can you help vulnerable people in Wokingham achieve this vision? As the Strategy and Commissioning Officer, you will work with the Head of Service for Strategic Commissioning, Adult Services, other members of the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team as well as Optalis Ltd, our highly regarded Council owned care provider (100% services rated 'GOOD' with CQC). Together we will drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of Adult Social Care and Health services, to deliver better outcomes and a sustainable high-quality Adult Social Care system for people of Wokingham Borough. Benefits You will receive a fantastic range of employee benefits including, 31 days annual leave (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, hybrid working options, employee assistance programme, sports & leisure discounts, use of an onsite gym and much more. Key Responsibilities Work closely with members of the Strategy and Commissioning Team and the Optalis Management Team to drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of Adult Social Care services. Support positive relationships with health, housing and social care providers, ICS and council staff, carers and advocates and elected Members. Working in partnership with Optalis and people who are supported to shape and deliver local priorities as set out in the Adult Social Care Strategy and the Social Care Future movement. Support the development and implementation of business systems, processes and policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. Support Commissioning Managers in providing specialist advice and input to the development and delivery of policy, developing best practice and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. Working collaboratively to gather intelligence, analyse, shape the market, design services, quality assure and performance review. Candidate requirements Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in the specialist area Project Management skills and experience Partnership and Team working skills Understanding of social care delivery, costings and commissioning Enthusiasm for transforming social care Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Closing Date: Sunday 26th May 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Alternatively, please contact Jenny Lamprell , Head of Service, Strategic Commissioning on for more information. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - Children in Care How you'll make a difference Whether you have just passed your ASYE, or are a Senior Social Worker with 15 years experience, let's talk. Our social workers make a real difference. Every day they work with families to help children and young people who have had a difficult start in life to achieve their ambitions. You will be listening to young people and putting them at the heart of all that we do and working in partnership with families, equipping them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. Although this post is advertised as a full time position, we encourage and welcome applications from experienced social workers who may be seeking part time, job share or flexible working arrangements. What will you be doing? The Children in Care service includes sub specialisms, with social workers allocated to a full range of children in care, Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC), Early Permanence and Care Leavers. Your role will be more weighted towards one specialism based on your skillset, however as a 'one-service' approach, you will have opportunities to develop skills and experience within the wider disciplines within the service; and may be required to support areas outside of your primary specialism. We have a strong culture of giving staff the time, freedom and support to explore new and better ways of doing things, so we're looking for individuals keen to use their creativity to deliver high quality, child-centred practices, which ensure the best outcomes for children and families. As a case holding social worker you will have the opportunity to travel as some children and young people are placed are out of the local area. Common work will include completing regular visits and assessments, gaining the views and wishes of children and young people and incorporating their views into your daily work. You may also be working with children and young people who are in Private Fostering settings, placed with Kinship Carers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers. What we need from you A qualified social worker with relevant registration to practice and a good understanding of asset and strengths based approaches to social work A problem solver, confident about making important decisions, underpinned by a genuine passion to work collaboratively with children, young people and families to meet their goals and aspirations Innovation, positivity and dedication. You'll welcome challenge and embrace change. You will demonstrate specialist knowledge of the relevant services, including latest service developments, legislation, regulations and codes of practice. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. You will be required to travel widely to a range of locations within the Authority so you must have a current driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle insured for business use. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We invest in the careers of our people and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. Tim is one of our Team Managers within Children in Care and has progressed his career in South Gloucestershire. "Working at a smaller authority, you might think that there are fewer opportunities to develop and progress, but I think the opposite is true. We're a relatively small authority and we have strong connections with services managers and heads of service. We have strong links between teams and there are good opportunities to experience different parts of the service, which is something which I've definitely benefited from." A career at South Gloucestershire is an opportunity for you to progress when you are ready. Any post can become any social worker grade, be it at initial recruitment or through internal progression, our grades and salaries are: Social Worker £33,945 - £36,648 Advanced Social Worker £38,223 - £41,418 Senior Social Worker £42,403 - £45,441 We have a fluid career progression programme and structure, what does this mean for you? You no longer need to wait for a vacancy to gain promotion. Apply for progression assessment when you are ready, no restrictions on application windows. Earn a higher income for your recognised experience. Gain promotion without needing to change teams, managers or employer - fast track your potential. Senior roles leading to both managerial or practice specialist careers. Gain experience in other teams with secondment opportunities encouraged. These posts attract a gross lump sum £3,000 'recruitment payment' pro rata offered to enable Social Workers who have already successfully completed their ASYE to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period (after approximately 3-6 months) and is subject to eligibility criteria. These posts are currently eligible for a market factor £3,000 'retention payment' pro rata, payable in November annually to those with two years' service with the council in Children's Social Care In an eligible post, inclusive of any ASYE period. We also provide up to £8,000 relocation package, flexible working and a suite of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, pension and Social Work England registration fees reimbursement. We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance . We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Please state any preferred working patterns in your covering statement / application if you are seeking part time or reduced hours. We're making a difference, be part of it! Job Description
May 01, 2024
Full time
Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - Children in Care How you'll make a difference Whether you have just passed your ASYE, or are a Senior Social Worker with 15 years experience, let's talk. Our social workers make a real difference. Every day they work with families to help children and young people who have had a difficult start in life to achieve their ambitions. You will be listening to young people and putting them at the heart of all that we do and working in partnership with families, equipping them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. Although this post is advertised as a full time position, we encourage and welcome applications from experienced social workers who may be seeking part time, job share or flexible working arrangements. What will you be doing? The Children in Care service includes sub specialisms, with social workers allocated to a full range of children in care, Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC), Early Permanence and Care Leavers. Your role will be more weighted towards one specialism based on your skillset, however as a 'one-service' approach, you will have opportunities to develop skills and experience within the wider disciplines within the service; and may be required to support areas outside of your primary specialism. We have a strong culture of giving staff the time, freedom and support to explore new and better ways of doing things, so we're looking for individuals keen to use their creativity to deliver high quality, child-centred practices, which ensure the best outcomes for children and families. As a case holding social worker you will have the opportunity to travel as some children and young people are placed are out of the local area. Common work will include completing regular visits and assessments, gaining the views and wishes of children and young people and incorporating their views into your daily work. You may also be working with children and young people who are in Private Fostering settings, placed with Kinship Carers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers. What we need from you A qualified social worker with relevant registration to practice and a good understanding of asset and strengths based approaches to social work A problem solver, confident about making important decisions, underpinned by a genuine passion to work collaboratively with children, young people and families to meet their goals and aspirations Innovation, positivity and dedication. You'll welcome challenge and embrace change. You will demonstrate specialist knowledge of the relevant services, including latest service developments, legislation, regulations and codes of practice. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. You will be required to travel widely to a range of locations within the Authority so you must have a current driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle insured for business use. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We invest in the careers of our people and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. Tim is one of our Team Managers within Children in Care and has progressed his career in South Gloucestershire. "Working at a smaller authority, you might think that there are fewer opportunities to develop and progress, but I think the opposite is true. We're a relatively small authority and we have strong connections with services managers and heads of service. We have strong links between teams and there are good opportunities to experience different parts of the service, which is something which I've definitely benefited from." A career at South Gloucestershire is an opportunity for you to progress when you are ready. Any post can become any social worker grade, be it at initial recruitment or through internal progression, our grades and salaries are: Social Worker £33,945 - £36,648 Advanced Social Worker £38,223 - £41,418 Senior Social Worker £42,403 - £45,441 We have a fluid career progression programme and structure, what does this mean for you? You no longer need to wait for a vacancy to gain promotion. Apply for progression assessment when you are ready, no restrictions on application windows. Earn a higher income for your recognised experience. Gain promotion without needing to change teams, managers or employer - fast track your potential. Senior roles leading to both managerial or practice specialist careers. Gain experience in other teams with secondment opportunities encouraged. These posts attract a gross lump sum £3,000 'recruitment payment' pro rata offered to enable Social Workers who have already successfully completed their ASYE to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period (after approximately 3-6 months) and is subject to eligibility criteria. These posts are currently eligible for a market factor £3,000 'retention payment' pro rata, payable in November annually to those with two years' service with the council in Children's Social Care In an eligible post, inclusive of any ASYE period. We also provide up to £8,000 relocation package, flexible working and a suite of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, pension and Social Work England registration fees reimbursement. We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance . We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Please state any preferred working patterns in your covering statement / application if you are seeking part time or reduced hours. We're making a difference, be part of it! Job Description
Job Title: Bank Family Assessment Worker Grade: £11.54 - £14.43 per hour (Scale point 5 - 20) Hours: Zero hours contract - on a 'as and when' basis. Our Bank Family Assessment Workers hours consist of: 7:30am - 3:00pm, 2:30pm - 10:00, we also have a team of Permanent Waking Night Family Assessment Workers who work 9:30pm - 7:30am. Our Bank Workers our able to also pick these shifts as and when they become available. Due to be a 24-hour operation, we have the flexibility for our Bank Family Assessment Workers to work more flexible, to either work similar shifts as our Permanent staff, or options to work shorter hours - Shorter shifts will be subject to business needs. We are looking to recruit to expand to our existing friendly team of Bank Family Assessment Workers, Bank workers shifts can consist of working more flexibly, our centres will allocate shifts, Bank workers can then request to work these shifts when they become available. We are happy to accommodate shorter hours for example working 9:00am - 3:00pm or 6:00pm - 10:00pm, where business needs can facilitate this. We do ask our Bank Family Assessment Worker team to be able to work a regularity of shifts through each working month to ensure they are keeping themselves up to date with mandatory training, service users, policies and procedures. Location: Coventry - Dudley Lodge Are you looking for a Change in Career or to gain valuable experience in the field of Social Care/Social Work? Look no further and apply today to join our friendly team at Dudley Lodge! As a Family Assessment Worker, you will be part of a team in a residential setting; working with families on a day-to-day basis providing detailed evidence-based assessment recordings of the parents' abilities to meet the safety and care/welfare needs of their children in line with the National Assessment Framework. No experience or qualifications are required as we provide a thorough induction and ongoing training and coaching. We are committed to developing your knowledge base and skills. All new starters without the NVQ Level 3 in childcare, or equivalent, will be financially supported to undertake the qualification. If you do not hold this qualification or equivalent, this is a mandatory requirement for Dudley Lodge. During your probationary period our Training Manager will enrol you to this and discuss the criteria. There are great opportunities for career progression at Dudley Lodge! Benefits of working at Dudley Lodge Should you work a night shift you will be paid an addional £10.55 allowance for each night worked. Shift patterns that make your commute calmer and quicker. Training Opportunities Staff wellbeing events throughout the year Team building days Employee Assistance Programme, this is a scheme run by Dudley Lodge for its employees. It enables staff to gain access to qualified advisors for a wide range of services day or night. Auto-enrolment to a pension scheme with Standard Life if earning £833 or more per month, Dudley Lodge contributes 5% towards your pension, also matching additional employee contributions up to 7.5%. The company will increase its contribution to 10% after an employee has reached their 10 years' service, on condition employees contribute the same. Free tea, coffee, water and fruit for all staff Continuous training and professional development opportunities Flu Vaccine: For Staff that do not qualify for the flu vaccine through the NHS Purpose of Job To work with families on a day-to-day basis, observing and recording the parents' abilities to meet the immediate safety and care needs of their children. This will be completed through daily observations. To ensure parents/carers prioritise the safety and welfare needs of their children To create a supportive learning/re-learning environment for parents and children To provide childcare for children whilst their parents/carers attend Groups and Individual Sessions To provide group and individual sessions with the families which is specific to their individual needs To provide playroom groups such as Baby Massage, Baby Sensory, Messy Play, and Musical Babies (training will be provided) Our Commitment Statement Our expectation of all staff is to demonstrate kindness, empathy, and fairness to all. Dudley Lodge strive to provide an inclusive working environment and experience, where employees can bring their best, and authentic self to work. Where difference is recognised, respected, valued, and celebrated. Our approach to inclusion and diversity is rooted in listening, learning and acting. This includes conducting ongoing listening forums across the company, the implementation of Inclusion & Diversity talking/support groups, workshops and training, good quality supervision, surveys and collaborative working parties. All with the core aim to receive honest feedback, reflect and continuously strive to be the best that we can be. Dudley Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and so are not subject to disclosure and should not be taken into account. Further information about this can be found on the DBS website or at Nacro. This post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Dudley Lodge may also undertake an online search on shortlisted candidates. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. We regret to inform you that we do not offer sponsorship for this position. Close date: Until sufficient applications received.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Bank Family Assessment Worker Grade: £11.54 - £14.43 per hour (Scale point 5 - 20) Hours: Zero hours contract - on a 'as and when' basis. Our Bank Family Assessment Workers hours consist of: 7:30am - 3:00pm, 2:30pm - 10:00, we also have a team of Permanent Waking Night Family Assessment Workers who work 9:30pm - 7:30am. Our Bank Workers our able to also pick these shifts as and when they become available. Due to be a 24-hour operation, we have the flexibility for our Bank Family Assessment Workers to work more flexible, to either work similar shifts as our Permanent staff, or options to work shorter hours - Shorter shifts will be subject to business needs. We are looking to recruit to expand to our existing friendly team of Bank Family Assessment Workers, Bank workers shifts can consist of working more flexibly, our centres will allocate shifts, Bank workers can then request to work these shifts when they become available. We are happy to accommodate shorter hours for example working 9:00am - 3:00pm or 6:00pm - 10:00pm, where business needs can facilitate this. We do ask our Bank Family Assessment Worker team to be able to work a regularity of shifts through each working month to ensure they are keeping themselves up to date with mandatory training, service users, policies and procedures. Location: Coventry - Dudley Lodge Are you looking for a Change in Career or to gain valuable experience in the field of Social Care/Social Work? Look no further and apply today to join our friendly team at Dudley Lodge! As a Family Assessment Worker, you will be part of a team in a residential setting; working with families on a day-to-day basis providing detailed evidence-based assessment recordings of the parents' abilities to meet the safety and care/welfare needs of their children in line with the National Assessment Framework. No experience or qualifications are required as we provide a thorough induction and ongoing training and coaching. We are committed to developing your knowledge base and skills. All new starters without the NVQ Level 3 in childcare, or equivalent, will be financially supported to undertake the qualification. If you do not hold this qualification or equivalent, this is a mandatory requirement for Dudley Lodge. During your probationary period our Training Manager will enrol you to this and discuss the criteria. There are great opportunities for career progression at Dudley Lodge! Benefits of working at Dudley Lodge Should you work a night shift you will be paid an addional £10.55 allowance for each night worked. Shift patterns that make your commute calmer and quicker. Training Opportunities Staff wellbeing events throughout the year Team building days Employee Assistance Programme, this is a scheme run by Dudley Lodge for its employees. It enables staff to gain access to qualified advisors for a wide range of services day or night. Auto-enrolment to a pension scheme with Standard Life if earning £833 or more per month, Dudley Lodge contributes 5% towards your pension, also matching additional employee contributions up to 7.5%. The company will increase its contribution to 10% after an employee has reached their 10 years' service, on condition employees contribute the same. Free tea, coffee, water and fruit for all staff Continuous training and professional development opportunities Flu Vaccine: For Staff that do not qualify for the flu vaccine through the NHS Purpose of Job To work with families on a day-to-day basis, observing and recording the parents' abilities to meet the immediate safety and care needs of their children. This will be completed through daily observations. To ensure parents/carers prioritise the safety and welfare needs of their children To create a supportive learning/re-learning environment for parents and children To provide childcare for children whilst their parents/carers attend Groups and Individual Sessions To provide group and individual sessions with the families which is specific to their individual needs To provide playroom groups such as Baby Massage, Baby Sensory, Messy Play, and Musical Babies (training will be provided) Our Commitment Statement Our expectation of all staff is to demonstrate kindness, empathy, and fairness to all. Dudley Lodge strive to provide an inclusive working environment and experience, where employees can bring their best, and authentic self to work. Where difference is recognised, respected, valued, and celebrated. Our approach to inclusion and diversity is rooted in listening, learning and acting. This includes conducting ongoing listening forums across the company, the implementation of Inclusion & Diversity talking/support groups, workshops and training, good quality supervision, surveys and collaborative working parties. All with the core aim to receive honest feedback, reflect and continuously strive to be the best that we can be. Dudley Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and so are not subject to disclosure and should not be taken into account. Further information about this can be found on the DBS website or at Nacro. This post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Dudley Lodge may also undertake an online search on shortlisted candidates. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. We regret to inform you that we do not offer sponsorship for this position. Close date: Until sufficient applications received.
Children's Social Worker - 0-18 Children with Disabilities Team How you'll make a difference Our social workers make a real difference. Every day they work with families to help children and young people who have a significant disability or impairment and have difficulty achieving their ambitions. Listening to children and young people with a disability and putting them at the heart of all that we do. Working in partnership with families, equipping them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. Working within a multi-agency network to ensure that assessment and planning is well coordinated and leads to positive outcomes for the child. Whether you have just passed your ASYE, or are a Senior Social Worker with 15 years experience, let's talk as we can appoint to any appropriate grade to suit your skills and experience. If you can demonstrate experience from a Child Protection background, or perhaps you already work in a disabilities service - you'll find a great fit in this team. What will you be doing? We have a strong culture of giving staff the time, freedom and support to explore new and better ways of doing things, so we're looking for individuals keen to use their creativity to deliver high quality, child-centred practices, which ensure the best outcomes for children and families. The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team within the 0-25 service has several functions, one of which is to provide information, advice and support to children, young people, their families and carers to enable children with disabilities to enjoy and achieve social inclusion. The team has a duty to safeguard vulnerable children and young people and to assess need, develop plans and provide services where appropriate. We will then review these plans regularly to ensure that outcomes are being achieved. The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team undertakes statutory social work in the areas of Child protection, Children in Need and the initial stages of Looked after Children, as well as working within the Public Law outline and Care proceedings on occasion. You will ensure vulnerable children and young people with a significant impairment or disability are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services. What we need from you You will be a qualified social worker with relevant Social Work England registration to practice and a good understanding of asset and strengths based approaches to social work. You will evidence that you are a problem solver, confident about making important decisions, underpinned by a genuine passion to work collaboratively with children, young people and families to meet their goals and aspirations. You will be an advocate for innovation, positivity and dedication. You'll welcome challenge and embrace change. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. You will be required to travel widely to a range of locations within the Authority so you must have a current driving licence and access to a car. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We invest in the careers of our people and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. A career at South Gloucestershire is an opportunity for you to progress when you are ready. Any post can become any social worker grade, be it at initial recruitment or through internal progression, our grades and salaries are: Social Worker £33,945 - £36,648 Advanced Social Worker £38,223 - £41,418 Senior Social Worker £42,403 - £45,441 We have a fluid career progression programme and structure, what does this mean for you? You no longer need to wait for a vacancy to gain promotion. Apply for progression assessment when you are ready, no restrictions on application windows. Earn a higher income for your recognised experience. Gain promotion without needing to change teams, managers or employer - fast track your potential. Senior roles leading to both managerial or practice specialist careers. Gain experience in other teams with secondment opportunities encouraged. These posts attract a gross lump sum £3,000 'recruitment payment' pro rata offered to enable Social Workers who have already successfully completed their ASYE to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period (after approximately 3-6 months) and is subject to eligibility criteria. These posts are currently eligible for a market factor £3,000 'retention payment' pro rata, payable in November annually to those with two years' service with the council in Integrated Children's Services In an eligible post, inclusive of any ASYE period. We also provide up to £8,000 relocation package, flexible working and a suite of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, pension and Social Work England registration fees reimbursement. We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance . We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. If you have any specific questions, our Recruitment Advisor is happy to assist, email We're making a difference, be part of it! Job Description
May 01, 2024
Full time
Children's Social Worker - 0-18 Children with Disabilities Team How you'll make a difference Our social workers make a real difference. Every day they work with families to help children and young people who have a significant disability or impairment and have difficulty achieving their ambitions. Listening to children and young people with a disability and putting them at the heart of all that we do. Working in partnership with families, equipping them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. Working within a multi-agency network to ensure that assessment and planning is well coordinated and leads to positive outcomes for the child. Whether you have just passed your ASYE, or are a Senior Social Worker with 15 years experience, let's talk as we can appoint to any appropriate grade to suit your skills and experience. If you can demonstrate experience from a Child Protection background, or perhaps you already work in a disabilities service - you'll find a great fit in this team. What will you be doing? We have a strong culture of giving staff the time, freedom and support to explore new and better ways of doing things, so we're looking for individuals keen to use their creativity to deliver high quality, child-centred practices, which ensure the best outcomes for children and families. The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team within the 0-25 service has several functions, one of which is to provide information, advice and support to children, young people, their families and carers to enable children with disabilities to enjoy and achieve social inclusion. The team has a duty to safeguard vulnerable children and young people and to assess need, develop plans and provide services where appropriate. We will then review these plans regularly to ensure that outcomes are being achieved. The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team undertakes statutory social work in the areas of Child protection, Children in Need and the initial stages of Looked after Children, as well as working within the Public Law outline and Care proceedings on occasion. You will ensure vulnerable children and young people with a significant impairment or disability are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services. What we need from you You will be a qualified social worker with relevant Social Work England registration to practice and a good understanding of asset and strengths based approaches to social work. You will evidence that you are a problem solver, confident about making important decisions, underpinned by a genuine passion to work collaboratively with children, young people and families to meet their goals and aspirations. You will be an advocate for innovation, positivity and dedication. You'll welcome challenge and embrace change. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. You will be required to travel widely to a range of locations within the Authority so you must have a current driving licence and access to a car. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We invest in the careers of our people and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. A career at South Gloucestershire is an opportunity for you to progress when you are ready. Any post can become any social worker grade, be it at initial recruitment or through internal progression, our grades and salaries are: Social Worker £33,945 - £36,648 Advanced Social Worker £38,223 - £41,418 Senior Social Worker £42,403 - £45,441 We have a fluid career progression programme and structure, what does this mean for you? You no longer need to wait for a vacancy to gain promotion. Apply for progression assessment when you are ready, no restrictions on application windows. Earn a higher income for your recognised experience. Gain promotion without needing to change teams, managers or employer - fast track your potential. Senior roles leading to both managerial or practice specialist careers. Gain experience in other teams with secondment opportunities encouraged. These posts attract a gross lump sum £3,000 'recruitment payment' pro rata offered to enable Social Workers who have already successfully completed their ASYE to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period (after approximately 3-6 months) and is subject to eligibility criteria. These posts are currently eligible for a market factor £3,000 'retention payment' pro rata, payable in November annually to those with two years' service with the council in Integrated Children's Services In an eligible post, inclusive of any ASYE period. We also provide up to £8,000 relocation package, flexible working and a suite of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, pension and Social Work England registration fees reimbursement. We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance . We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. If you have any specific questions, our Recruitment Advisor is happy to assist, email We're making a difference, be part of it! Job Description
Decarbonisation Manager - Retrofit / Sustainability Up to £55,500 per annum Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you currently working across retrofit or environmental practices within the housing sector, and looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? If so, our brand-new Decarbonisation Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Environment & Sustainability team are essential for delivering and achieving our Net Zero ambitions across our portfolio. As a Decarbonisation Manager at Longhurst Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving our efforts to minimise carbon emissions and enhance sustainability across our organisation. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing comprehensive decarbonisation strategies, overseeing retrofit projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Further key responsibilities are listed below: Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive decarbonisation strategies aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices. Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of retrofit projects, from initial assessment and planning to execution and monitoring. Develop and implement a robust energy and environmental strategy for Longhurst Group. Support the Head of Environment and Sustainability to develop and implement a Net Zero Carbon Roadmap. Develop and manage a programme of energy efficiency improvements in our existing assets. Spearhead efforts to identify and secure external funding sources aimed at implementing energy efficiency initiatives throughout our portfolio. Assess and prioritise strategies for carbon emission reduction, encompassing enhancements in energy efficiency, adoption of renewable energy sources, and implementation of carbon offsetting initiatives. Lead the development of an energy management system leading to external certification of ISO 14001:2015. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means some time working from home with an expectation of some presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough or Boston office on a weekly basis (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). A large portion of our Environment & Sustainability team are hybrid workers across our geography too. In order to be successful in application for our Decarbonisation Manager role, you'll need proven experience in developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies in a similar role alongside strong project management skills, with the ability to lead numerous initiatives at the same time. Having a strong understanding of the relevant environmental regulations, standards and reporting requirements is crucial. This is a hugely exiting time to join Longhurst Group - not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity will spearhead strategies to advance retrofit and decarbonisation, positioning Longhurst Group as a leader within the sector. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. What you receive from us A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5% Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities' employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Decarbonisation Manager - Retrofit / Sustainability Up to £55,500 per annum Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you currently working across retrofit or environmental practices within the housing sector, and looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? If so, our brand-new Decarbonisation Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Environment & Sustainability team are essential for delivering and achieving our Net Zero ambitions across our portfolio. As a Decarbonisation Manager at Longhurst Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving our efforts to minimise carbon emissions and enhance sustainability across our organisation. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing comprehensive decarbonisation strategies, overseeing retrofit projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Further key responsibilities are listed below: Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive decarbonisation strategies aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices. Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of retrofit projects, from initial assessment and planning to execution and monitoring. Develop and implement a robust energy and environmental strategy for Longhurst Group. Support the Head of Environment and Sustainability to develop and implement a Net Zero Carbon Roadmap. Develop and manage a programme of energy efficiency improvements in our existing assets. Spearhead efforts to identify and secure external funding sources aimed at implementing energy efficiency initiatives throughout our portfolio. Assess and prioritise strategies for carbon emission reduction, encompassing enhancements in energy efficiency, adoption of renewable energy sources, and implementation of carbon offsetting initiatives. Lead the development of an energy management system leading to external certification of ISO 14001:2015. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means some time working from home with an expectation of some presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough or Boston office on a weekly basis (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). A large portion of our Environment & Sustainability team are hybrid workers across our geography too. In order to be successful in application for our Decarbonisation Manager role, you'll need proven experience in developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies in a similar role alongside strong project management skills, with the ability to lead numerous initiatives at the same time. Having a strong understanding of the relevant environmental regulations, standards and reporting requirements is crucial. This is a hugely exiting time to join Longhurst Group - not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity will spearhead strategies to advance retrofit and decarbonisation, positioning Longhurst Group as a leader within the sector. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. What you receive from us A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5% Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities' employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.
Supervising Social Worker Base Location: Edinburgh Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Salary: Up to £34,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance: £150 per week when on call Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan About Us Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us almost 25 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure we're always on hand with support, guidance, and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that's exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelled out in our mission which is to 'provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our carers and ensure that, with the support of our carers, they can thrive emotionally and academically. To provide this continuity, we focus on connections. Requirements Fosterplus Edinburgh is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, a confident driver and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a SSSC recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work is desirable A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Good IT skills Experience of report writing/assessments Excellent communication skills Able to be flexible as to working pattern and travel Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards Participation in the Out of Hours rota To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. INDCOMHP JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Supervising Social Worker Base Location: Edinburgh Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Salary: Up to £34,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance: £150 per week when on call Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan About Us Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us almost 25 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure we're always on hand with support, guidance, and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that's exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelled out in our mission which is to 'provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our carers and ensure that, with the support of our carers, they can thrive emotionally and academically. To provide this continuity, we focus on connections. Requirements Fosterplus Edinburgh is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, a confident driver and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a SSSC recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work is desirable A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Good IT skills Experience of report writing/assessments Excellent communication skills Able to be flexible as to working pattern and travel Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards Participation in the Out of Hours rota To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. INDCOMHP JBRP1_UKTJ
Charles Hunter Associates are currently recruiting for a Qualified Children's Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding service on a Locum basis. About the team This team strive to implement positive change in children, families and carers lives by using systemic social work methods. The team work within pods to optimise the management, oversight and support to all Social Workers. There are 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager per POD. Social Workers must have with experience and skill to: About you The successful candidate will be confident undertaking comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care plans with Children and their Families. They will be able to undertake care proceedings within the court, both private and public as well as initiating and completing within court timescales to achieve permanency plans for children including adoption. What's on offer? £45 Per Hour Umbrella (PAYE Option also available) Easily accessible via public transport Confident and supportive leadership Flexi and Hybrid Working arrangements in place Regular and supportive case and personal supervision For more information, please get in contact George Taphouse- Senior Consultant /
May 01, 2024
Full time
Charles Hunter Associates are currently recruiting for a Qualified Children's Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding service on a Locum basis. About the team This team strive to implement positive change in children, families and carers lives by using systemic social work methods. The team work within pods to optimise the management, oversight and support to all Social Workers. There are 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager per POD. Social Workers must have with experience and skill to: About you The successful candidate will be confident undertaking comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care plans with Children and their Families. They will be able to undertake care proceedings within the court, both private and public as well as initiating and completing within court timescales to achieve permanency plans for children including adoption. What's on offer? £45 Per Hour Umbrella (PAYE Option also available) Easily accessible via public transport Confident and supportive leadership Flexi and Hybrid Working arrangements in place Regular and supportive case and personal supervision For more information, please get in contact George Taphouse- Senior Consultant /
Social Worker (Ongoing Care and Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £40,221 - £46,464 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Shute End/Home Working, Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 02/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712902, 711859, 712717 We have an excellent opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our OST (Ongoing Care & Support Team), within our Award-Winning Adult Social Care Department at Wokingham Borough Council. As the Social Worker for Ongoing Care & Support, you will work across a broad range of specialisms which includes working with older people, those with physical disabilities, people with long-term health conditions such as self-neglect, dementia and hoarders and people with low mental health. Benefits Not only is this a fantastic time to join our team, but you will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an excellent local government pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, sport & leisure discounts, and onsite gym and much more! Key Responsibilities To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess or reassess the needs of customers and their carers, offering access to support services in line with their eligible needs. To proactively contribute to the develop of the team, working creatively to support strong local networks to help identify how specific the needs of our customers could be met in different ways. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed and choices and aspirations are acknowledged and heard. To promote a strengths-based model of care and approach to assessing a broad range of needs, in line with the Care Act 2014. To ensure that you bring forward good ideas, offer creative solutions, challenge areas where the Council can improve, and to contribute to the Council's ongoing success. Candidate Requirements Social Work qualification (degree or diploma) and registered with Social Work England. Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car). Experience of using standard Microsoft programs and specialist client record systems Experience in a Social Care or health care environment Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hodge, Team Manager Ongoing Support Team, Closing date: Sunday 2nd June 2024, 11pm Interviews: W/C 9th June 2024 Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Social Worker OST JD
May 01, 2024
Full time
Social Worker (Ongoing Care and Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £40,221 - £46,464 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Shute End/Home Working, Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 02/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712902, 711859, 712717 We have an excellent opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our OST (Ongoing Care & Support Team), within our Award-Winning Adult Social Care Department at Wokingham Borough Council. As the Social Worker for Ongoing Care & Support, you will work across a broad range of specialisms which includes working with older people, those with physical disabilities, people with long-term health conditions such as self-neglect, dementia and hoarders and people with low mental health. Benefits Not only is this a fantastic time to join our team, but you will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an excellent local government pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, sport & leisure discounts, and onsite gym and much more! Key Responsibilities To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess or reassess the needs of customers and their carers, offering access to support services in line with their eligible needs. To proactively contribute to the develop of the team, working creatively to support strong local networks to help identify how specific the needs of our customers could be met in different ways. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed and choices and aspirations are acknowledged and heard. To promote a strengths-based model of care and approach to assessing a broad range of needs, in line with the Care Act 2014. To ensure that you bring forward good ideas, offer creative solutions, challenge areas where the Council can improve, and to contribute to the Council's ongoing success. Candidate Requirements Social Work qualification (degree or diploma) and registered with Social Work England. Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car). Experience of using standard Microsoft programs and specialist client record systems Experience in a Social Care or health care environment Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hodge, Team Manager Ongoing Support Team, Closing date: Sunday 2nd June 2024, 11pm Interviews: W/C 9th June 2024 Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Social Worker OST JD
Social Worker (Early Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £40,221 - £46,464 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 02/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712204 We have a great opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our friendly Early Support Team in Adult Social Care on a full time, permanent basis. As a Social Worker you will play a key role in determining eligibility for the provision of Community Care Services, in accordance with the Care Act 2014. There will be an emphasis upon working creatively to identify whether needs can be met in different ways, whilst applying a strengths based model of care. You will collaborate with key teams to provide a seamless service for individuals in the borough. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The service will support individuals to access support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals. Benefits: You will receive a fantastic range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued service), plus bank holidays, a local government pension, flexible working arrangements with hybrid working available in both the office and from home, employee assistance programme, sports and leisure discounts and much more! Key responsibilities: To work as part of a busy and dynamic team to provide information, advice and signposting to vulnerable adults and their carers. Being able to prioritise and manage risk on a day-to-day basis whilst holding a varied case load. To determine eligibility under the Care Act 2014 for the provision of Community Care Services; Where necessary, arrange interim adult Social Care Services, with an overarching role to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable residents and their carers. Complete Self Directed Support assessments, so a planning amount can be set for a Personal Budget Use a strengths based approach to provide advice and signposting to other sources of support as required. Candidate Requirements: Registered with Social Work England. Full UK driving licence Minimum 1 year experience post qualification and successful completion of ASYE. Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. For an informal discussion, please contact Leila Hall via email Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
May 01, 2024
Full time
Social Worker (Early Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £40,221 - £46,464 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 02/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712204 We have a great opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our friendly Early Support Team in Adult Social Care on a full time, permanent basis. As a Social Worker you will play a key role in determining eligibility for the provision of Community Care Services, in accordance with the Care Act 2014. There will be an emphasis upon working creatively to identify whether needs can be met in different ways, whilst applying a strengths based model of care. You will collaborate with key teams to provide a seamless service for individuals in the borough. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The service will support individuals to access support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals. Benefits: You will receive a fantastic range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued service), plus bank holidays, a local government pension, flexible working arrangements with hybrid working available in both the office and from home, employee assistance programme, sports and leisure discounts and much more! Key responsibilities: To work as part of a busy and dynamic team to provide information, advice and signposting to vulnerable adults and their carers. Being able to prioritise and manage risk on a day-to-day basis whilst holding a varied case load. To determine eligibility under the Care Act 2014 for the provision of Community Care Services; Where necessary, arrange interim adult Social Care Services, with an overarching role to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable residents and their carers. Complete Self Directed Support assessments, so a planning amount can be set for a Personal Budget Use a strengths based approach to provide advice and signposting to other sources of support as required. Candidate Requirements: Registered with Social Work England. Full UK driving licence Minimum 1 year experience post qualification and successful completion of ASYE. Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. For an informal discussion, please contact Leila Hall via email Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Having been awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted this is an exciting time to join us. There has been considerable investment in our workforce and fostering service which has created a positive environment for our social workers to make a difference and achieve change for our most vulnerable children and fostering families through direct relationship-based social work practice. We support our staff to understand systemic theoretical framework and models underpinning our interventions; to have access to the right tools, equipment and resources; and, the right supervision, training and learning opportunities they need to be strong practitioners. This is an amazing time to join the Fostering service as there are many new and exciting developments taking place and it is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and friendly team. Be a fundamental part of ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people by supporting and supervising foster carers and connected carers who provide children with a safe, stable and permanent home environment. As a supervising Social Worker with experience of working with children and families, you will be working with fostering families to provide support and supervision to the foster carers under the requirements of the Fostering Regulations 2011 and insuring they remain in line with the National minimum standards in fostering. You will also be expected to cover a duty phone line when required and respond to calls which may include the need for a visit to foster carers. You will need to be able to produce high quality, analytical and reflective supervision records and household review reports. Flexibility in working hours is sometimes required. This means you may need to work outside of standard business hours on occasion. However, with support from your manager, you will be able to adjust your working pattern to make sure it fits your home life and still meet the needs of the carers you will be assessing. We are a motivated and enthusiastic team and as such, you will be encouraged to make the most of our commitment to flexible working arrangements, which includes the chance to work from home or the office environment. As you will be working with families across a large geographical area, you must also be able to meet the travel requirements of the role. On occasion, you will need to complete the supervision of foster carers in other parts of the country and this may include overnight stays or long-distance travel. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. Therefore, if you are enthusiastic and creative with the commitment to help support fostering families turn lives around for children whilst working within occasional tight timescales, we would be delighted to welcome you to our friendly and inclusive team.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Having been awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted this is an exciting time to join us. There has been considerable investment in our workforce and fostering service which has created a positive environment for our social workers to make a difference and achieve change for our most vulnerable children and fostering families through direct relationship-based social work practice. We support our staff to understand systemic theoretical framework and models underpinning our interventions; to have access to the right tools, equipment and resources; and, the right supervision, training and learning opportunities they need to be strong practitioners. This is an amazing time to join the Fostering service as there are many new and exciting developments taking place and it is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and friendly team. Be a fundamental part of ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people by supporting and supervising foster carers and connected carers who provide children with a safe, stable and permanent home environment. As a supervising Social Worker with experience of working with children and families, you will be working with fostering families to provide support and supervision to the foster carers under the requirements of the Fostering Regulations 2011 and insuring they remain in line with the National minimum standards in fostering. You will also be expected to cover a duty phone line when required and respond to calls which may include the need for a visit to foster carers. You will need to be able to produce high quality, analytical and reflective supervision records and household review reports. Flexibility in working hours is sometimes required. This means you may need to work outside of standard business hours on occasion. However, with support from your manager, you will be able to adjust your working pattern to make sure it fits your home life and still meet the needs of the carers you will be assessing. We are a motivated and enthusiastic team and as such, you will be encouraged to make the most of our commitment to flexible working arrangements, which includes the chance to work from home or the office environment. As you will be working with families across a large geographical area, you must also be able to meet the travel requirements of the role. On occasion, you will need to complete the supervision of foster carers in other parts of the country and this may include overnight stays or long-distance travel. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. Therefore, if you are enthusiastic and creative with the commitment to help support fostering families turn lives around for children whilst working within occasional tight timescales, we would be delighted to welcome you to our friendly and inclusive team.
Who we are: Triodos Bank is an award-winning organisation and one of Europe's leading sustainable banks, whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. We offer a wide range of banking services for people who want to use their money consciously - from current accounts through to investments and savings. We only finance companies, organisations and projects that benefit people and the environment. Our mission is - To help create a society that promotes people's quality of life and that has human dignity at its core To enable individuals, institutions, and businesses to use money more consciously in ways that benefit people and the environment, and promote sustainable development To offer our customers sustainable financial products and high-quality service We're a certified B Corporation, meaning that we are part of a community of businesses driving the shift to a new kind of economy, that is better for workers, better for communities and better for the environment. About The Role: We are delighted to be recruiting for a Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Team Leader to join our Operations team at our Bristol Head Office. This is a full-time 12-month Fixed Term Contract role and offers the benefits of a flexible hybrid working. Typically, this would require 2 days in our Bristol office per week with a choice of working from home on the other days (following an initial induction period). Working alongside another CDD Team Leader, the overall purpose of this role is to lead a team of CDD co-workers by managing workflow and processes, performance, and culture. You will provide a steer on file quality, facilitate process improvements, and manage team performance, development and progress reporting to the Financial Crime & Payment Operations (FCPO) Manager. This role will also represent CDD for Triodos Bank UK at Group Level. In addition, key responsibilities will require you to: Oversee day to day running of CDD operations functions. Monitor the quality of work produced and provide regular reports and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) information to management as required. Ensure team remains compliant with all aspects of TBUK's risk management framework, including regular key control testing to ensure effectiveness of risk controls. Identify training needs and ensure appropriate training is delivered and co-workers are able to deliver excellent customer service. Lead the team in creating efficient processes to deliver successful banking operations using the Bank's preferred method for process improvement. Challenge current processes and gain improvements within the team to facilitate improvement in working practices, creating capacity and minimising errors. Manage individual and designated team performance including delivering effective 121s, appraisals and managing absence within your team. Liaise with CDD Group colleagues to share best practice and knowledge Work with the FCPO Manager and Team Leaders to ensure all relevant Co-workers are competent to deal with queries relating to CDD/Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. What We Are Looking For: To be successful in this role, you will be a KYC/CDD management professional with expert knowledge of CDD processes and a thorough understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and laws. Demonstrating excellent communication, planning, prioritisation, and personal time management skills, along with experience in the CDD/KYC function within the Financial Services sector. You have the ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver high-quality work within deadlines, with a proven track record in managing people and processes. Additionally, you should contribute to creating CDD policies, translating them into processes, procedures, training, and defining transaction monitoring standards, including first-line risk appetite to ensure compliance with current regulatory obligations. Building strong working relationships with internal clients and providing high-quality professional services to support business strategy and plans will be required. This extends to stakeholder engagement through identifying stakeholders, reviewing their needs/concerns, and ensuring effective communication to promote knowledge and understanding of CDD/KYC. What We Offer: In return for your hard work and expertise, you will receive a salary of between £41,933 - £47,000 Full Time Equivalent salary depending on experience, plus access to our extensive benefits package, where most of our benefits are non-contributory. Our Benefits Include: Non-contributory pension scheme from your first day of 8% in year 1 and 10% from year 2 onwards Life Assurance (worth 4 times basic pay) Income Protection - 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months service Private Medical Insurance with optional enhanced or HCP family coverage A Health Cash Plan Vitality Leave - After each 5 years of service, you will be able to take a sabbatical of up to 3 months 27 days (Full Time Equivalent) annual leave plus bank holidays per annum increasing to 30 days after 2 years' service A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days (Full Time Equivalent) up to maximum of 35 days total annual leave 5 days fully paid carers leave A wellbeing allowance of £200 a year 1 Wellbeing Day Free yoga classes Co-worker retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Refer a Friend scheme Colleague recognition voucher scheme Triodos reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received, so please do apply asap if this opportunity is of interest to you. Closing Date: 03/05/2024
May 01, 2024
Full time
Who we are: Triodos Bank is an award-winning organisation and one of Europe's leading sustainable banks, whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. We offer a wide range of banking services for people who want to use their money consciously - from current accounts through to investments and savings. We only finance companies, organisations and projects that benefit people and the environment. Our mission is - To help create a society that promotes people's quality of life and that has human dignity at its core To enable individuals, institutions, and businesses to use money more consciously in ways that benefit people and the environment, and promote sustainable development To offer our customers sustainable financial products and high-quality service We're a certified B Corporation, meaning that we are part of a community of businesses driving the shift to a new kind of economy, that is better for workers, better for communities and better for the environment. About The Role: We are delighted to be recruiting for a Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Team Leader to join our Operations team at our Bristol Head Office. This is a full-time 12-month Fixed Term Contract role and offers the benefits of a flexible hybrid working. Typically, this would require 2 days in our Bristol office per week with a choice of working from home on the other days (following an initial induction period). Working alongside another CDD Team Leader, the overall purpose of this role is to lead a team of CDD co-workers by managing workflow and processes, performance, and culture. You will provide a steer on file quality, facilitate process improvements, and manage team performance, development and progress reporting to the Financial Crime & Payment Operations (FCPO) Manager. This role will also represent CDD for Triodos Bank UK at Group Level. In addition, key responsibilities will require you to: Oversee day to day running of CDD operations functions. Monitor the quality of work produced and provide regular reports and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) information to management as required. Ensure team remains compliant with all aspects of TBUK's risk management framework, including regular key control testing to ensure effectiveness of risk controls. Identify training needs and ensure appropriate training is delivered and co-workers are able to deliver excellent customer service. Lead the team in creating efficient processes to deliver successful banking operations using the Bank's preferred method for process improvement. Challenge current processes and gain improvements within the team to facilitate improvement in working practices, creating capacity and minimising errors. Manage individual and designated team performance including delivering effective 121s, appraisals and managing absence within your team. Liaise with CDD Group colleagues to share best practice and knowledge Work with the FCPO Manager and Team Leaders to ensure all relevant Co-workers are competent to deal with queries relating to CDD/Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. What We Are Looking For: To be successful in this role, you will be a KYC/CDD management professional with expert knowledge of CDD processes and a thorough understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and laws. Demonstrating excellent communication, planning, prioritisation, and personal time management skills, along with experience in the CDD/KYC function within the Financial Services sector. You have the ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver high-quality work within deadlines, with a proven track record in managing people and processes. Additionally, you should contribute to creating CDD policies, translating them into processes, procedures, training, and defining transaction monitoring standards, including first-line risk appetite to ensure compliance with current regulatory obligations. Building strong working relationships with internal clients and providing high-quality professional services to support business strategy and plans will be required. This extends to stakeholder engagement through identifying stakeholders, reviewing their needs/concerns, and ensuring effective communication to promote knowledge and understanding of CDD/KYC. What We Offer: In return for your hard work and expertise, you will receive a salary of between £41,933 - £47,000 Full Time Equivalent salary depending on experience, plus access to our extensive benefits package, where most of our benefits are non-contributory. Our Benefits Include: Non-contributory pension scheme from your first day of 8% in year 1 and 10% from year 2 onwards Life Assurance (worth 4 times basic pay) Income Protection - 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months service Private Medical Insurance with optional enhanced or HCP family coverage A Health Cash Plan Vitality Leave - After each 5 years of service, you will be able to take a sabbatical of up to 3 months 27 days (Full Time Equivalent) annual leave plus bank holidays per annum increasing to 30 days after 2 years' service A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days (Full Time Equivalent) up to maximum of 35 days total annual leave 5 days fully paid carers leave A wellbeing allowance of £200 a year 1 Wellbeing Day Free yoga classes Co-worker retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Refer a Friend scheme Colleague recognition voucher scheme Triodos reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received, so please do apply asap if this opportunity is of interest to you. Closing Date: 03/05/2024
Social Worker- Looked After Children Job Description L2/ L3 Social Worker- In Care and Life Beyond Care Teams Permanent contract Full and Part time contracts available up to £45,442 (dependant on experience and pro rata for part-time) Countywide Excellent relocation package up to £10k "I am Kate Dexter, Assistant Director for Children's Social Care with the lead for Corporate Parenting in Norfolk. We have ambitious plans to shape how we work with families, placing practitioners and relationship-based practice at the heart of what we do. Through Vital Signs, our vision for children and young people in Norfolk, we work with family and natural networks to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. We believe it is vital that children are prepared and able to learn; build positive, long-term relationships and receive family-based care. Norfolk's social care model is a relationship-based, purposeful approach with social workers practicing in a trauma informed way, incorporating therapeutic approaches within their work with children, young people, their carers and families. Our approach to working with children in Care includes a new specialist service with clinicians and practitioners and a clinical psychologist working to support social care teams in meeting need and improving outcomes for young people Looked After in Norfolk. I am seeking to recruit a L2 or L3 Social Worker for our in care and life beyond care teams who have a passion and drive for improving outcomes for children and young people for whom we are Corporate Parents. We are looking for a suitable candidate who is able to promote the needs and wellbeing of those young people reaching adulthood as care leavers, focusing on this significant transition and the need to ensure independence skills, suitable accommodation and education, training or employment, lifelong networks and transition planning all whilst upholding our duty to support. We're looking for a Social Worker ready to take the next step in their career and wanting to make a difference to the children and young people of Norfolk. With relevant professional vocational qualification in Social Work, you will have registration with Social Work England. You will have experience working within the Corporate Parenting area or transferable skills with the ability to motivate individuals and create high performing teams, you will bring strong leadership skills and will have managed performance during periods of change. 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. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. 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. Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link - this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted. 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 staff. 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 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. 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).
May 01, 2024
Full time
Social Worker- Looked After Children Job Description L2/ L3 Social Worker- In Care and Life Beyond Care Teams Permanent contract Full and Part time contracts available up to £45,442 (dependant on experience and pro rata for part-time) Countywide Excellent relocation package up to £10k "I am Kate Dexter, Assistant Director for Children's Social Care with the lead for Corporate Parenting in Norfolk. We have ambitious plans to shape how we work with families, placing practitioners and relationship-based practice at the heart of what we do. Through Vital Signs, our vision for children and young people in Norfolk, we work with family and natural networks to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. We believe it is vital that children are prepared and able to learn; build positive, long-term relationships and receive family-based care. Norfolk's social care model is a relationship-based, purposeful approach with social workers practicing in a trauma informed way, incorporating therapeutic approaches within their work with children, young people, their carers and families. Our approach to working with children in Care includes a new specialist service with clinicians and practitioners and a clinical psychologist working to support social care teams in meeting need and improving outcomes for young people Looked After in Norfolk. I am seeking to recruit a L2 or L3 Social Worker for our in care and life beyond care teams who have a passion and drive for improving outcomes for children and young people for whom we are Corporate Parents. We are looking for a suitable candidate who is able to promote the needs and wellbeing of those young people reaching adulthood as care leavers, focusing on this significant transition and the need to ensure independence skills, suitable accommodation and education, training or employment, lifelong networks and transition planning all whilst upholding our duty to support. We're looking for a Social Worker ready to take the next step in their career and wanting to make a difference to the children and young people of Norfolk. With relevant professional vocational qualification in Social Work, you will have registration with Social Work England. You will have experience working within the Corporate Parenting area or transferable skills with the ability to motivate individuals and create high performing teams, you will bring strong leadership skills and will have managed performance during periods of change. 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. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. 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. Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link - this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted. 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 staff. 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 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. 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).
National Fostering Group
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regional covering Thames Valley Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time Hours: 22.5 hours per week Salary: Up to £41,834.00 per annum (pro-rata) This is an amazing opportunity to join our National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with Next Step Fostering to cover across Thames Valley and South East area. With more than 70 foster carers on our register, we provide high quality foster care for more than 115 children and young people. Our current Ofsted rating is Good! As a creative, resilient and responsible member of our team, you will be at the heart of helping to create happy homes for young people and their carers - homes where incredible futures can begin. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all - a safeguarding champion with everyone's best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. You will be required to travel to Croydon and Wanstead twice within the month and your caseload will be 7. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you've had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days) pro rata Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Job Vacancy ID: 237997
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regional covering Thames Valley Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time Hours: 22.5 hours per week Salary: Up to £41,834.00 per annum (pro-rata) This is an amazing opportunity to join our National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with Next Step Fostering to cover across Thames Valley and South East area. With more than 70 foster carers on our register, we provide high quality foster care for more than 115 children and young people. Our current Ofsted rating is Good! As a creative, resilient and responsible member of our team, you will be at the heart of helping to create happy homes for young people and their carers - homes where incredible futures can begin. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all - a safeguarding champion with everyone's best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. You will be required to travel to Croydon and Wanstead twice within the month and your caseload will be 7. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you've had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days) pro rata Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Job Vacancy ID: 237997
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regionally based across West Yorkshire Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part Time / 30 hours per week Salary: up to £32,400 per annum (this is actual salary and includes a car allowance) Introduction This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with NFA North. This agency is based in Elland and covers the whole of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Our current Ofsted rating is Good! As a creative, resilient and responsible member of our team, you will be at the heart of helping to create happy homes for young people and their carers - homes where incredible futures can begin. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all - a safeguarding champion with everyone's best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you've had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days) Life Assurance £3000 car allowance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regionally based across West Yorkshire Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part Time / 30 hours per week Salary: up to £32,400 per annum (this is actual salary and includes a car allowance) Introduction This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with NFA North. This agency is based in Elland and covers the whole of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Our current Ofsted rating is Good! As a creative, resilient and responsible member of our team, you will be at the heart of helping to create happy homes for young people and their carers - homes where incredible futures can begin. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all - a safeguarding champion with everyone's best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you've had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days) Life Assurance £3000 car allowance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week (pro-rata for part-time staff). This is a full-time position, part-time applications will be considered. The team offer hybrid working with the expectation of 2-3 days in the office. Please note during the initial induction period you would be expected to be office based 5 days a week. We are excited to be hiring a Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Spelthorne Locality team. The team is based at the Ashford Centre in Ashford, Surrey. 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 Testimonial "I came into Spelthorne Locality as an experienced leader and practitioner, with a lot to both share as well as learn. The locality team has provided the right framework for me to expand my experience. As an Assistant Team Manager, my task has been to nurture and develop the culture and practice within the team, the success of which has only been possible because of the support I have received from my leadership, who mentor and support me, as well as the support I have received from the rest of the team. The culture has been that of a learning organisation with an unwavering commitment to the well-being of each other as well as that of the residents they support in Spelthorne. Because of this, my commitment to the team is just as unwavering for the foreseeable future." - Richard Otim, Assistant Team Manager About the Team Spelthorne Locality Team is one of eleven locality teams working across Surrey to support our adult residents with physical disabilities and older persons. You will be working in the surrounding areas of Staines, Ashford, Sunbury, Shepperton and Laleham. We aim to promote people's independence and wellbeing, through personalised care and support that focuses upon their strengths, the outcomes they want to achieve and enables choice and control. 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. You will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 6th May 2024 with interviews planned for week commencing 13th May 2024. We look forward to receiving your application and personal statement, 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.
May 01, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week (pro-rata for part-time staff). This is a full-time position, part-time applications will be considered. The team offer hybrid working with the expectation of 2-3 days in the office. Please note during the initial induction period you would be expected to be office based 5 days a week. We are excited to be hiring a Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Spelthorne Locality team. The team is based at the Ashford Centre in Ashford, Surrey. 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 Testimonial "I came into Spelthorne Locality as an experienced leader and practitioner, with a lot to both share as well as learn. The locality team has provided the right framework for me to expand my experience. As an Assistant Team Manager, my task has been to nurture and develop the culture and practice within the team, the success of which has only been possible because of the support I have received from my leadership, who mentor and support me, as well as the support I have received from the rest of the team. The culture has been that of a learning organisation with an unwavering commitment to the well-being of each other as well as that of the residents they support in Spelthorne. Because of this, my commitment to the team is just as unwavering for the foreseeable future." - Richard Otim, Assistant Team Manager About the Team Spelthorne Locality Team is one of eleven locality teams working across Surrey to support our adult residents with physical disabilities and older persons. You will be working in the surrounding areas of Staines, Ashford, Sunbury, Shepperton and Laleham. We aim to promote people's independence and wellbeing, through personalised care and support that focuses upon their strengths, the outcomes they want to achieve and enables choice and control. 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. You will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 6th May 2024 with interviews planned for week commencing 13th May 2024. We look forward to receiving your application and personal statement, 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.