Senior Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £35,893 per annum (increasing to £39,880 in 18 months) + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Rota Allowance + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance Hours & Contract: 21 Hours per week - Permanent Role Location: Homebased in the South West area including Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, Gloucester, Somerset, Wiltshire A rare opportunity to work for an OUTSTANDING team where trauma-informed practice is the foundation of everything we do. Brilliant training opportunities, clinical supervision, and support. Members of the team who spoke to the inspector said that they felt valued in their role. They considered that they had access to opportunities that they had not experienced in previous employment. The agency provides exceptional resources for staff to ensure that their emotional well-being and a healthy work-life balance are promoted. (OFSTED 2022) As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACTinvests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and childdevelopment.This means that we have been able to investuniqueprojects likeTACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expandingTACT Education Serviceand our new Health Service.All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. TACT achieved 16th placein theUK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation. If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT,apply now. Whilst being homebased, the Senior Supervising Social Worker will visit and support foster families across the TACT South West area including Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, Gloucester, Somerset and Wiltshire areas but will also travel within the wider region for team meetings, training and other in person events. Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Work England Experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations. Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers. Knowledge of matching criteria and stability of placments. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars. TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Perkbox retail discount scheme. Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions). AnEnhanced DBSclearanceis required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024 Interview Date: Tuesday 11th June 2024 Safeguarding is everyones business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACTs commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACTs young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACTs safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £35,893 per annum (increasing to £39,880 in 18 months) + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Rota Allowance + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance Hours & Contract: 21 Hours per week - Permanent Role Location: Homebased in the South West area including Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, Gloucester, Somerset, Wiltshire A rare opportunity to work for an OUTSTANDING team where trauma-informed practice is the foundation of everything we do. Brilliant training opportunities, clinical supervision, and support. Members of the team who spoke to the inspector said that they felt valued in their role. They considered that they had access to opportunities that they had not experienced in previous employment. The agency provides exceptional resources for staff to ensure that their emotional well-being and a healthy work-life balance are promoted. (OFSTED 2022) As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACTinvests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and childdevelopment.This means that we have been able to investuniqueprojects likeTACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expandingTACT Education Serviceand our new Health Service.All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. TACT achieved 16th placein theUK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation. If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT,apply now. Whilst being homebased, the Senior Supervising Social Worker will visit and support foster families across the TACT South West area including Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, Gloucester, Somerset and Wiltshire areas but will also travel within the wider region for team meetings, training and other in person events. Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Work England Experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations. Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers. Knowledge of matching criteria and stability of placments. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars. TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Perkbox retail discount scheme. Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions). AnEnhanced DBSclearanceis required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024 Interview Date: Tuesday 11th June 2024 Safeguarding is everyones business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACTs commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACTs young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACTs safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them. JBRP1_UKTJ
Requirements: Social Work England registered Experience within section 7s, child protection, PLO and initial assessment Extensive Management/Supervising experience Social Work Qualification The vacancy opened up due to the internal promotion of a Team Manager to a senior post. The team is continuously developing through actively reducing caseloads, extra training and working through the Signs of Safety Innovation Project. This allows you to use your own ideas to shape the way you work with the service users. This position will offer you: Modern working environments. Smart Phones and Tablets Professional Training is provided opening up opportunities in the future Small Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers Dedicated time for reflective supervision The team works on the premise that children should be raised within their families wherever possible providing it is safe for them. They recognise that unfortunately some families struggle to care and/or consistently meet the needs of their children and need our support. The team works with children who are subject to Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans, striving to work with their family to create and promote the enabling environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. The Local Authority is committed to the modernisation of their services and offer interactive working. They do this through providing tablets and smart phones to all of their social workers allowing you to have flexible working. For further information on the role, please send your CV in a Microsoft Word format to Jessel on (url removed) or give me a ring on (phone number removed) Ext 7153.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Requirements: Social Work England registered Experience within section 7s, child protection, PLO and initial assessment Extensive Management/Supervising experience Social Work Qualification The vacancy opened up due to the internal promotion of a Team Manager to a senior post. The team is continuously developing through actively reducing caseloads, extra training and working through the Signs of Safety Innovation Project. This allows you to use your own ideas to shape the way you work with the service users. This position will offer you: Modern working environments. Smart Phones and Tablets Professional Training is provided opening up opportunities in the future Small Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers Dedicated time for reflective supervision The team works on the premise that children should be raised within their families wherever possible providing it is safe for them. They recognise that unfortunately some families struggle to care and/or consistently meet the needs of their children and need our support. The team works with children who are subject to Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans, striving to work with their family to create and promote the enabling environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. The Local Authority is committed to the modernisation of their services and offer interactive working. They do this through providing tablets and smart phones to all of their social workers allowing you to have flexible working. For further information on the role, please send your CV in a Microsoft Word format to Jessel on (url removed) or give me a ring on (phone number removed) Ext 7153.
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
Therapeutic Teaching and Residential Assistant Wilds Lodge School - Rutland £21,684 Actual Salary (rising to £22,184 on completion of level 3 NVQ) Permanent and Term Time Only To start ASAP Job role We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students. We are currently recruiting for a Therapeutic Teaching and Residential Assistant to work in a friendly and supportive environment where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young people. The appointed person will support young people in the mornings, in a caring capacity, assist them to complete their morning routines and prepare them for their school day ahead. Duties include supervising the house group, supporting breakfast, medication handling and attending house meetings. Throughout the day you will support and maintain a high level of learner engagement through collaborative preparation and delivery of an innovative, creative and flexible curriculum. You will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs (SEMH/AHD), life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. What you'll need to succeed We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people. Experience of working with people with autism is not necessary, but a commitment to learning is. About Wilds Lodge: Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day students only) for students aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the students at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our students. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the students. We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD. Desirable experience/qualifications GCSE/O'level or equivalent You will hold or be willing to undertake a funded NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Experience working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (desirable) A valid driving licence is required As a valued employee of Wilds Lodge, you will receive: Working in our beautiful buildings and surrounding grounds; Access to free car parking; Access to free lunch/refreshments on site; Access to a pension scheme; Access to Employment Assistance Programme Starting salary £21,684 per annum Salary will increase to £22,184 per annum upon completion of an NVQ Level 3 You will also work within a welcoming and supportive environment with people who believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Term time only Our students are incredibly important to us; if you have a caring nature, you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you. How to apply: For more information and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details: E: T: Closing date for applications: ASAP and by Wednesday 8th May 2024 Strong applications may be considered upon receipt The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff: All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Therapeutic Teaching and Residential Assistant Wilds Lodge School - Rutland £21,684 Actual Salary (rising to £22,184 on completion of level 3 NVQ) Permanent and Term Time Only To start ASAP Job role We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students. We are currently recruiting for a Therapeutic Teaching and Residential Assistant to work in a friendly and supportive environment where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young people. The appointed person will support young people in the mornings, in a caring capacity, assist them to complete their morning routines and prepare them for their school day ahead. Duties include supervising the house group, supporting breakfast, medication handling and attending house meetings. Throughout the day you will support and maintain a high level of learner engagement through collaborative preparation and delivery of an innovative, creative and flexible curriculum. You will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs (SEMH/AHD), life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. What you'll need to succeed We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people. Experience of working with people with autism is not necessary, but a commitment to learning is. About Wilds Lodge: Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day students only) for students aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the students at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our students. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the students. We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD. Desirable experience/qualifications GCSE/O'level or equivalent You will hold or be willing to undertake a funded NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Experience working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (desirable) A valid driving licence is required As a valued employee of Wilds Lodge, you will receive: Working in our beautiful buildings and surrounding grounds; Access to free car parking; Access to free lunch/refreshments on site; Access to a pension scheme; Access to Employment Assistance Programme Starting salary £21,684 per annum Salary will increase to £22,184 per annum upon completion of an NVQ Level 3 You will also work within a welcoming and supportive environment with people who believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Term time only Our students are incredibly important to us; if you have a caring nature, you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you. How to apply: For more information and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details: E: T: Closing date for applications: ASAP and by Wednesday 8th May 2024 Strong applications may be considered upon receipt The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff: All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Supervising Social Worker Salary: £30,338 Per Annum, Rising to £41,052 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Pl click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Supervising Social Worker Salary: £30,338 Per Annum, Rising to £41,052 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 Days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Pl click apply for full job details
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
Facilities ManagerUp to £37,000 depending on experience (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance)37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8 am to 6 pm. Some flexibility required according to needs of the business, with some occasional weekend workThe Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR Closing date: We will be closing the application once we find the right candidate. Please apply as soon as possible. The Post Your duties will include but not limited to: Compliance with health and safety legislation and good practice, including: Carrying out risk assessments and fire risk assessments, and ensuring that any resulting actions are carried out in a timely manner; Fire safety procedures including testing of fire safety systems and carrying out bi-annual fire evacuations; Conducting and keeping a clear and accurate record of, weekly inspections of buildings. Line Manage a small team of Facilities Support Assistants (FSAs) Managing the day-to-day work of the Facilities team; Ensuring staff have regular supervision; Lead, develop and motivate staff; Setting up (or assisting/supervising the FSAs) furniture and Audio Visual and Information Technology in conference and meeting rooms; Carrying out (or assisting/supervising the FSAs) small-scale maintenance tasks including re-painting offices, basic plumbing, small-scale carpentry, key cutting, waste disposal, etc. Building improvements and maintenance Responsible for ensuring an ethical negotiation, procurement and managing of Service of agreement levels. Updating and maintaining supplier contact database and summary sheets. Investigating day-to-day building-related problems (ranging from boiler/heating breakdowns, leaking roofs and blocked toilets, to alarm activations etc.), and devising timely and cost-effective solutions in consultation (as necessary) with the centre manager, contractors and tenants; Organising and overseeing planned preventative maintenance works and facilities service delivery (such as mechanical and electrical services, fire safety systems, building fabric, security), liaising with contractors and tenants to ensure timely completion and minimum disruption; Keeping up-to-date maintenance and service records and a manual of the building; Building strong working relationships with contractors in specifying works, tendering, monitoring progress and approving invoices on completion; Helping to monitor and reduce energy and water use in the buildings; Making suggestions on how to improve management and delivery of maintenance and services to tenants, and how to achieve the company's financial, social and environmental objectives. Communications Acting as a point of contact for tenants to report maintenance and other building-related issues; Acting as a point of contact for conference users to resolve problems that arise during their meetings; Establishing and maintaining excellent communication with tenants and centre users to help ensure their satisfaction with the building and services; Keeping records of maintenance work reported and carried out, to enable accurate reporting to the relevant Board on performance against targets.Undertaking the building-related aspects of tenant moves, including: Working with incoming tenants to determine and undertake any works required before they move in; Instructing redecoration of offices when vacant and liaising with contractors on other works as required; Assisting our IT company with setting up and managing phone systems Other responsibilities include: Assisting the Centre Manager with other duties that may be required from time to time; Other duties as required, in line with the role. Person Specification This is a busy, demanding and 'hands-on' role that will require a 'can do' attitude by the successful applicant.Essential skills and experience You have experience of commercial facilities/property management; You have experience of managing health and safety within the workplace; You have experience of managing expenditure and approving invoices; You are computer literate with good working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel; You have some knowledge and a strong interest in the social and environmental performance of buildings, particularly in relation to energy and water use, recycling, green commuting and accessibility; You can cope well under pressure; You have good organisational and time management skills and can prioritise effectively; You are a confident starter-finisher with an eye for detail; You are a problem-solver; You are confident in supervising others; You are personable, able to establish a good rapport quickly and establish trust on the long term; You are a good team worker. Contractual DetailsThis is a permanent full time role with a three-month probationary period. The role benefits include 25 days holiday entitlement pro-rata as well as statutory bank holidays. We offer a company contribution up to 7% to a pension dependant on scheme choice, a free company bicycle scheme with bicycle maintenance costs, season ticket loans, interest-free personal loans, as well as other benefits.Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK in order to apply for this role. Click Apply to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Facilities ManagerUp to £37,000 depending on experience (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance)37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8 am to 6 pm. Some flexibility required according to needs of the business, with some occasional weekend workThe Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR Closing date: We will be closing the application once we find the right candidate. Please apply as soon as possible. The Post Your duties will include but not limited to: Compliance with health and safety legislation and good practice, including: Carrying out risk assessments and fire risk assessments, and ensuring that any resulting actions are carried out in a timely manner; Fire safety procedures including testing of fire safety systems and carrying out bi-annual fire evacuations; Conducting and keeping a clear and accurate record of, weekly inspections of buildings. Line Manage a small team of Facilities Support Assistants (FSAs) Managing the day-to-day work of the Facilities team; Ensuring staff have regular supervision; Lead, develop and motivate staff; Setting up (or assisting/supervising the FSAs) furniture and Audio Visual and Information Technology in conference and meeting rooms; Carrying out (or assisting/supervising the FSAs) small-scale maintenance tasks including re-painting offices, basic plumbing, small-scale carpentry, key cutting, waste disposal, etc. Building improvements and maintenance Responsible for ensuring an ethical negotiation, procurement and managing of Service of agreement levels. Updating and maintaining supplier contact database and summary sheets. Investigating day-to-day building-related problems (ranging from boiler/heating breakdowns, leaking roofs and blocked toilets, to alarm activations etc.), and devising timely and cost-effective solutions in consultation (as necessary) with the centre manager, contractors and tenants; Organising and overseeing planned preventative maintenance works and facilities service delivery (such as mechanical and electrical services, fire safety systems, building fabric, security), liaising with contractors and tenants to ensure timely completion and minimum disruption; Keeping up-to-date maintenance and service records and a manual of the building; Building strong working relationships with contractors in specifying works, tendering, monitoring progress and approving invoices on completion; Helping to monitor and reduce energy and water use in the buildings; Making suggestions on how to improve management and delivery of maintenance and services to tenants, and how to achieve the company's financial, social and environmental objectives. Communications Acting as a point of contact for tenants to report maintenance and other building-related issues; Acting as a point of contact for conference users to resolve problems that arise during their meetings; Establishing and maintaining excellent communication with tenants and centre users to help ensure their satisfaction with the building and services; Keeping records of maintenance work reported and carried out, to enable accurate reporting to the relevant Board on performance against targets.Undertaking the building-related aspects of tenant moves, including: Working with incoming tenants to determine and undertake any works required before they move in; Instructing redecoration of offices when vacant and liaising with contractors on other works as required; Assisting our IT company with setting up and managing phone systems Other responsibilities include: Assisting the Centre Manager with other duties that may be required from time to time; Other duties as required, in line with the role. Person Specification This is a busy, demanding and 'hands-on' role that will require a 'can do' attitude by the successful applicant.Essential skills and experience You have experience of commercial facilities/property management; You have experience of managing health and safety within the workplace; You have experience of managing expenditure and approving invoices; You are computer literate with good working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel; You have some knowledge and a strong interest in the social and environmental performance of buildings, particularly in relation to energy and water use, recycling, green commuting and accessibility; You can cope well under pressure; You have good organisational and time management skills and can prioritise effectively; You are a confident starter-finisher with an eye for detail; You are a problem-solver; You are confident in supervising others; You are personable, able to establish a good rapport quickly and establish trust on the long term; You are a good team worker. Contractual DetailsThis is a permanent full time role with a three-month probationary period. The role benefits include 25 days holiday entitlement pro-rata as well as statutory bank holidays. We offer a company contribution up to 7% to a pension dependant on scheme choice, a free company bicycle scheme with bicycle maintenance costs, season ticket loans, interest-free personal loans, as well as other benefits.Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK in order to apply for this role. Click Apply to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
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, .
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £38,000Generous Annual LeaveFree Parking Private Medical Insurance Continuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
May 01, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. What's on offer? Up to £38,000Generous Annual LeaveFree Parking Private Medical Insurance Continuous Training Development Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham
SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER CHILDREN IN CARE SERVICE £54,083 - £57,116 (includes market supplement) Hybrid role - Newham Dockside E16 2QU Closing date: 24/04/2024 at 23:59 - please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlistable candidates before the closing date. Job Description WE ARE NEWHAM We're a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We're a challenging yet rewarding place to practise social work, with the networks in place to enable you to be the best social worker you can be and make a real difference to our children in care and their families. We've been working tirelessly to establish a Centre of Excellence for Children's Services through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our practitioners. Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we always try to develop talent in-house. We promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 alone, and have put more than 47 practitioners through further education since 2020. We value your development and at Newham career progression is reality for many. We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and ensure that you have the support needed for a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting your children and families, a pleasant, modern office space for when you are in the office, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work. Our recent (Jan 24) visit from Ofsted was focused our services for Children in Care and Care Leavers, we'd love for you to read the positive report here before considering joining us. ABOUT THE JOB Social Work in Newham is underpinned by a culture of Systemic and Restorative practice with high quality relationships at the heart of our approach. Our children in care service work closely with children and young people who are in the care of the local authority, from care proceedings, during placements, to eventual transfer to leaving care services or hopefully returning to family. Senior Social Workers have a vital case holding role delivering high quality practice to best serve our children and families, whilst supporting lesser experienced colleagues. SSWs will potentially take on responsibility for supervising social work students on placement at Newham so we welcome Practice Educators, though this is not essential for this role. You'll be joining an experienced and friendly service, where progression is a genuine possibility; we've seen two Senior Social Workers make the upwards step to Assistant Team Manager, and one Assistant Team Manager to move up to Team Manager, within the last 12 months. We value our practitioners and understand the importance of supporting your learning, development and ambition, as well as your wellbeing. We have a bespoke offer through our very own clinical service and support to social work teams is provided following duty week through our 'Duty Debrief' meeting. Our embedded systemic family psychotherapist facilitates group discussion and the processing of the duty week experience, and it is an opportunity to share observations among the team, to identify and address challenges, and to prioritise staff wellbeing. The family therapist is also available for joint work with social workers on visits and consultations. Our social workers have fed back that this offer has enhanced their practice and development and helped them with embedding systemic practice into the service. ABOUT YOU You have at least 3 years' post qualified experience and an understanding of working effectively within a diverse urban community, with particular career focus on supporting looked after children. We're looking for people who have a genuine interest in a restorative, relationship based practice model drawing on systemic thinking to inform your approach to building effective relationships with children, families and communities. We do require court work experience (and confidence) to enter this service at Senior Social Worker level. You share our ambition and energy in embracing new ways of working. You have high working standards and are conscious of your own professional development and that of those around you, especially less experienced and student social workers starting out on their social work careers. You are always open to learning and to helping others learn so that children and families can benefit from our best practice. You have experience working in a statutory looked after children focused service. You will be a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England. WHY WORK WITH US? We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work. We're a GOOD local authority focused on reaching excellence. Ofsted graded our senior leadership as OUTSTANDING. We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported. Stability: 100% of our Service Managers and 71% of Team Managers are permanent. Our firmly established practice model, Circles of Support , was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children's Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish. Career progression; we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023. Social Care Academy - 47 social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020. Our Academy offer received significant praise from Ofsted. A competitive package for social workers of up to £54,083 (includes market supplement). Oyster card/parking permit for business use. Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme). Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension. TO APPLY To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement (1-2 sides of A4) through our online recruitment portal . Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification , as described in their supporting statement and CV. Closing date: 24/04/2024 at 23:59 - please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlistable candidates before the closing date. Interviews: ASAP If you have any questions about the recruitment process or want to discuss joining Newham Children's Services with one of our managers, please contact our Recruitment Team . Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by . About Us The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
May 01, 2024
Full time
SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER CHILDREN IN CARE SERVICE £54,083 - £57,116 (includes market supplement) Hybrid role - Newham Dockside E16 2QU Closing date: 24/04/2024 at 23:59 - please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlistable candidates before the closing date. Job Description WE ARE NEWHAM We're a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We're a challenging yet rewarding place to practise social work, with the networks in place to enable you to be the best social worker you can be and make a real difference to our children in care and their families. We've been working tirelessly to establish a Centre of Excellence for Children's Services through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our practitioners. Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we always try to develop talent in-house. We promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 alone, and have put more than 47 practitioners through further education since 2020. We value your development and at Newham career progression is reality for many. We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and ensure that you have the support needed for a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting your children and families, a pleasant, modern office space for when you are in the office, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work. Our recent (Jan 24) visit from Ofsted was focused our services for Children in Care and Care Leavers, we'd love for you to read the positive report here before considering joining us. ABOUT THE JOB Social Work in Newham is underpinned by a culture of Systemic and Restorative practice with high quality relationships at the heart of our approach. Our children in care service work closely with children and young people who are in the care of the local authority, from care proceedings, during placements, to eventual transfer to leaving care services or hopefully returning to family. Senior Social Workers have a vital case holding role delivering high quality practice to best serve our children and families, whilst supporting lesser experienced colleagues. SSWs will potentially take on responsibility for supervising social work students on placement at Newham so we welcome Practice Educators, though this is not essential for this role. You'll be joining an experienced and friendly service, where progression is a genuine possibility; we've seen two Senior Social Workers make the upwards step to Assistant Team Manager, and one Assistant Team Manager to move up to Team Manager, within the last 12 months. We value our practitioners and understand the importance of supporting your learning, development and ambition, as well as your wellbeing. We have a bespoke offer through our very own clinical service and support to social work teams is provided following duty week through our 'Duty Debrief' meeting. Our embedded systemic family psychotherapist facilitates group discussion and the processing of the duty week experience, and it is an opportunity to share observations among the team, to identify and address challenges, and to prioritise staff wellbeing. The family therapist is also available for joint work with social workers on visits and consultations. Our social workers have fed back that this offer has enhanced their practice and development and helped them with embedding systemic practice into the service. ABOUT YOU You have at least 3 years' post qualified experience and an understanding of working effectively within a diverse urban community, with particular career focus on supporting looked after children. We're looking for people who have a genuine interest in a restorative, relationship based practice model drawing on systemic thinking to inform your approach to building effective relationships with children, families and communities. We do require court work experience (and confidence) to enter this service at Senior Social Worker level. You share our ambition and energy in embracing new ways of working. You have high working standards and are conscious of your own professional development and that of those around you, especially less experienced and student social workers starting out on their social work careers. You are always open to learning and to helping others learn so that children and families can benefit from our best practice. You have experience working in a statutory looked after children focused service. You will be a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England. WHY WORK WITH US? We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work. We're a GOOD local authority focused on reaching excellence. Ofsted graded our senior leadership as OUTSTANDING. We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported. Stability: 100% of our Service Managers and 71% of Team Managers are permanent. Our firmly established practice model, Circles of Support , was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children's Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish. Career progression; we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023. Social Care Academy - 47 social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020. Our Academy offer received significant praise from Ofsted. A competitive package for social workers of up to £54,083 (includes market supplement). Oyster card/parking permit for business use. Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme). Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension. TO APPLY To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement (1-2 sides of A4) through our online recruitment portal . Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification , as described in their supporting statement and CV. Closing date: 24/04/2024 at 23:59 - please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlistable candidates before the closing date. Interviews: ASAP If you have any questions about the recruitment process or want to discuss joining Newham Children's Services with one of our managers, please contact our Recruitment Team . Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by . About Us The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker for this not-for-profit specialist organisation in West Yorkshire. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation works with vulnerable Adult's and families in the community across parts of the UK. It is a unique opportunity to join a smaller team with manageable caseloads and the time for real focus on quality of work. About you The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in a Community setting along with significant Safeguarding experience. You will need to have experience of supervising staff whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation to be considered. This is a small team that thrives on creative solution focused work. What's on offer? Up to £39,599 dependent on experienceMileage coveredHybrid workingTraining & development opportunities Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny /
May 01, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker for this not-for-profit specialist organisation in West Yorkshire. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation works with vulnerable Adult's and families in the community across parts of the UK. It is a unique opportunity to join a smaller team with manageable caseloads and the time for real focus on quality of work. About you The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in a Community setting along with significant Safeguarding experience. You will need to have experience of supervising staff whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation to be considered. This is a small team that thrives on creative solution focused work. What's on offer? Up to £39,599 dependent on experienceMileage coveredHybrid workingTraining & development opportunities Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny /
A 5 times "Outstanding" Ofsted rated Independent Fostering group are looking for Supervising Social Worker to join their team covering Bedfordshire. This is a full-time and permanent position, and this agency operates a 9 day fortnight, so you will have a day off during the week every 2 weeks of your choice. Ideally, you will need to have a background within a Fostering Team as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent Fostering Agency or a Local Authority, however other experiences are considered also. You will need to be a qualified social worker with registration with Social Work England, be a car driver, and have over 2 years post qualified experience. Benefits for you: A salary of up to £40,000 a 9 day fortnight Home working 28 Days Annual leave Birthday day off Contributory pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity Cover Progression Opportunists Healthcare Additional Bonuses Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details
May 01, 2024
Full time
A 5 times "Outstanding" Ofsted rated Independent Fostering group are looking for Supervising Social Worker to join their team covering Bedfordshire. This is a full-time and permanent position, and this agency operates a 9 day fortnight, so you will have a day off during the week every 2 weeks of your choice. Ideally, you will need to have a background within a Fostering Team as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent Fostering Agency or a Local Authority, however other experiences are considered also. You will need to be a qualified social worker with registration with Social Work England, be a car driver, and have over 2 years post qualified experience. Benefits for you: A salary of up to £40,000 a 9 day fortnight Home working 28 Days Annual leave Birthday day off Contributory pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity Cover Progression Opportunists Healthcare Additional Bonuses Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details
A Large, recently 'Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a HOME BASED Supervising Social Worker to cover South London. This role is full-time, homebased and permanent position. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker will have fostering experience but can have any experience in children's social work. You will attend regular meetings with carers, have supervisions with carers and will support young people for outstanding outcomes for children. What you will receive: Salary up to £41,000 30 Days Annual leave Company Car or Car Allowance of £2000 Contributory pension Scheme Progression Opportunists Healthcare Additional Discounts Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email ND-CH-SCLWK23
May 01, 2024
Full time
A Large, recently 'Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a HOME BASED Supervising Social Worker to cover South London. This role is full-time, homebased and permanent position. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker will have fostering experience but can have any experience in children's social work. You will attend regular meetings with carers, have supervisions with carers and will support young people for outstanding outcomes for children. What you will receive: Salary up to £41,000 30 Days Annual leave Company Car or Car Allowance of £2000 Contributory pension Scheme Progression Opportunists Healthcare Additional Discounts Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email ND-CH-SCLWK23
A recently 'Outstanding rated' Not for Profit independent fostering agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to cover a caseload over the North Kent region. This is a HOME BASED role and comes with a salary up to £40,000 per annum and is a PART TIME position for 3 days per week. You will be working with an Outstanding rated, Not for Profit fostering agency, and hold a small caseload which provides supervision support to foster families, within a group of foster carers who are highly experienced and motivated to secure a safe place for vulnerable young people. What you will receive: 30 days Annual leave Car Allowance - £5,000 Excellent training and development Pension Scheme of up to £3,000 Additional Bonuses Please follow the link on this website, or email or call for more information
May 01, 2024
Full time
A recently 'Outstanding rated' Not for Profit independent fostering agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to cover a caseload over the North Kent region. This is a HOME BASED role and comes with a salary up to £40,000 per annum and is a PART TIME position for 3 days per week. You will be working with an Outstanding rated, Not for Profit fostering agency, and hold a small caseload which provides supervision support to foster families, within a group of foster carers who are highly experienced and motivated to secure a safe place for vulnerable young people. What you will receive: 30 days Annual leave Car Allowance - £5,000 Excellent training and development Pension Scheme of up to £3,000 Additional Bonuses Please follow the link on this website, or email or call for more information
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITMENT FOR A NUMBER OF PERMANENT SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORK POSITIONS ALL OVER THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND. We have full-tme and part-time positions with many great opportunities to develop your career within Children's Social Work. Benefits for you : Salaries up to £57,500 per annum Bonuses Home working / remote working part-time or full-time available Training and Development Programmes Travel Packages (car allowance usually around £3k per annum) or company cars Pension Scheme Flexible Working Healthcare Other Benefits LOCATIONS: London (various areas) Essex Kent Surrey Sussex Berkshire Middlesex Hertfordshire Hampshire Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Suffolk Salaries up to £57,500 per annum (with some paying bonuses, car allowances, company cars and other benefits) Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
May 01, 2024
Full time
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITMENT FOR A NUMBER OF PERMANENT SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORK POSITIONS ALL OVER THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND. We have full-tme and part-time positions with many great opportunities to develop your career within Children's Social Work. Benefits for you : Salaries up to £57,500 per annum Bonuses Home working / remote working part-time or full-time available Training and Development Programmes Travel Packages (car allowance usually around £3k per annum) or company cars Pension Scheme Flexible Working Healthcare Other Benefits LOCATIONS: London (various areas) Essex Kent Surrey Sussex Berkshire Middlesex Hertfordshire Hampshire Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Suffolk Salaries up to £57,500 per annum (with some paying bonuses, car allowances, company cars and other benefits) Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
This role has a starting salary of £38,746 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Surrey County Council embraces agile working and therefore we offer hybrid working arrangements where you are expected in the office at least 2 days a week.We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Practitioner to join our fantastic Asylum-Seeking Care Leaving team. The team is based at Quadrant Court in Woking and will sit within the Looked After Children and Care Leaving Services. This team is being created in response to increasing numbers of both Unaccompanied Minors and Young People claiming Asylum whom Surrey County Council are responsible for. 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 dependents 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 Workers can apply for flexible working arrangements such as 9 day fortnights About the Team Our service strives to make every young person and child count and this has been recognised both locally and nationally as recipients of the "PA Team of the Year" award by the National Care Leavers Bench Marking Forum alongside a Personal Advisor winning a "Star of Surrey" award. Our service embraces a learning culture where we aim to learn and develop each other through support and training opportunities. Our teams have stable staffing and team members are valued for their hard work. About the Role In this role you will case hold high risk and complex young people and participate in the assessment and preparation of Pathway Plans for those who are eligible. The Pathway Plan sets out the young person's aspirations regarding education, accommodation, health, social relationships and specific needs. For asylum seeking young people, we look at how their immigration status may impact on these areas. Working with the Team Manager and the wider team, you will make a personal contribution to a collective endeavour, to create the conditions for success and actively contribute to the development and success of the service. Alongside this, you may be responsible for representing the Leaving Care Service at working groups, such as participation events and at Care Council meetings. You will also chair and lead the review of the Pathway Plan according to statutory requirements, including liaising with partners for young people living out of Surrey County Council. You will be able to recommend services that the local authority maybe required to pay for, and while you would hold no direct budget responsibilities, you would be required to have an understanding of the finance policy. In addition, you will also hold some management responsibilities, including supervising Personal Advisors and deputising for the Team Manager. You will contribute to wider project work and be seen as a leader and role model for excellent practice within the team. Alongside your caseload, you will be required to carry out duty on a rota basis. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: An ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with young people including those who may be disengaged. Experience working with asylum-seeking young people and an understanding of the issues they face, plus a good working knowledge of relevant legislation (The Children Act 1989, Children Leaving Care Act 2004, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Children and Social Work Act 2017.) An ability to work to the reporting standards of the department, ensuring that reports are structured, evidence based and in accordance with the Directorate Quality Assurance Standards. An awareness of current issues relating to socially excluded young people including young people claiming asylum and/or subject to immigration control. Knowledge of Housing legislation, Department of Work and Pensions Benefits, and Immigration Policy. Experience of managing leading and/or mentoring others in previous roles. Contact us 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. For an informal discussion please contact Elaine Andrews by telephone on . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09/05/2024. 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 £38,746 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Surrey County Council embraces agile working and therefore we offer hybrid working arrangements where you are expected in the office at least 2 days a week.We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Practitioner to join our fantastic Asylum-Seeking Care Leaving team. The team is based at Quadrant Court in Woking and will sit within the Looked After Children and Care Leaving Services. This team is being created in response to increasing numbers of both Unaccompanied Minors and Young People claiming Asylum whom Surrey County Council are responsible for. 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 dependents 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 Workers can apply for flexible working arrangements such as 9 day fortnights About the Team Our service strives to make every young person and child count and this has been recognised both locally and nationally as recipients of the "PA Team of the Year" award by the National Care Leavers Bench Marking Forum alongside a Personal Advisor winning a "Star of Surrey" award. Our service embraces a learning culture where we aim to learn and develop each other through support and training opportunities. Our teams have stable staffing and team members are valued for their hard work. About the Role In this role you will case hold high risk and complex young people and participate in the assessment and preparation of Pathway Plans for those who are eligible. The Pathway Plan sets out the young person's aspirations regarding education, accommodation, health, social relationships and specific needs. For asylum seeking young people, we look at how their immigration status may impact on these areas. Working with the Team Manager and the wider team, you will make a personal contribution to a collective endeavour, to create the conditions for success and actively contribute to the development and success of the service. Alongside this, you may be responsible for representing the Leaving Care Service at working groups, such as participation events and at Care Council meetings. You will also chair and lead the review of the Pathway Plan according to statutory requirements, including liaising with partners for young people living out of Surrey County Council. You will be able to recommend services that the local authority maybe required to pay for, and while you would hold no direct budget responsibilities, you would be required to have an understanding of the finance policy. In addition, you will also hold some management responsibilities, including supervising Personal Advisors and deputising for the Team Manager. You will contribute to wider project work and be seen as a leader and role model for excellent practice within the team. Alongside your caseload, you will be required to carry out duty on a rota basis. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: An ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with young people including those who may be disengaged. Experience working with asylum-seeking young people and an understanding of the issues they face, plus a good working knowledge of relevant legislation (The Children Act 1989, Children Leaving Care Act 2004, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Children and Social Work Act 2017.) An ability to work to the reporting standards of the department, ensuring that reports are structured, evidence based and in accordance with the Directorate Quality Assurance Standards. An awareness of current issues relating to socially excluded young people including young people claiming asylum and/or subject to immigration control. Knowledge of Housing legislation, Department of Work and Pensions Benefits, and Immigration Policy. Experience of managing leading and/or mentoring others in previous roles. Contact us 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. For an informal discussion please contact Elaine Andrews by telephone on . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09/05/2024. 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.
Role title: Deputy Manager x 2 (Sylva Gardens) Package: 37 hours per week, Full time, Permanent position Work Base: Sylva Gardens, Children's Residential Home, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales Job Category/type: Management, Social Care Manager details for informal discussion: Fiona Dennison Section Manager Do you want to work to make a positive difference to the lives of young people? We are passionate about working together to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people to 'have the best life possible' by providing them with a supportive and homely environment that is centred on their individual needs. This will be achieved by putting the child / young person at the centre of all support planning and developing strategies that will enable the child/young person to develop skills in all aspects of their life to give them independence and feel included in their communities based on what is important to them. As the deputy manager you will be accountable for the operational supervision of the team of residential support workers within in the residential home for children. One of the key areas of responsibility will be to ensure that you promote, and value 'Active Support', 'Positive Behaviour Support' and the 'Reduction of Restrictive Practices' approaches as a central method of enabling children and young people to engage more in their daily lives; building strong relationships with those surrounding them, developing independent living skills and becoming active members within their communities through delivering high quality care. As the deputy manager you will be required to support the registered manager to: • Manage the delivery of operational responsibilities • Ensure compliance with the standards within the regulated service. • Ensure services are delivered in line with the SSWBA. The deputy manager will be responsible for supervising the staff team to ensure: They put the children and young people's needs at the centre of their care and ensure they have voice and control overreaching the outcomes that help them achieve wellbeing. That children and young people using the service are empowered to become more involved in the design and delivery of the service by putting in place communication systems bespoke to the child / young person that will give the child / young person a clear voice on what is important to them. You will be expected to: Be responsible for ensuring that the day to day running of the service is delivered in a manner which results in continuous improvement in the service so that children and young people are supported to achieve all they can; they are provided with the right support at the right time; they are safe and are protected from abuse. Provide a positive role model to all team members in relation to conduct within the workplace and give every member of their team the support that they require to do their work in a way that plays to their strengths. Communicate and maintain positive relationships with the children/young people, their families, social workers, and other professionals on a day-to-day basis as required and build two-way relationships based on trust, openness, honesty, and respect within the boundaries of the role. Provide workplace supervision and guidance for support workers and ensuring that they work safely and in a manner that meets the standards that are required of a Social Care Worker within the Social Care Wales Code of Conduct. What we are looking for from you: To have the QCF Level 3 in leadership children and young people or equivalent NVQ in order to register with Social Care Wales as a children's residential worker. To have the ability to attain City and Guilds Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care. At least 5 years' experience and knowledge of working with children/young people, including those with complex needs and behaviour that challenges Manager details for informal discussion: Fiona Dennison, Section Manager ( / ) Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for 1 post and essential for 1 post. We are committed to our Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either Language will not be treated less favourably than each other. Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified. In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on for further advice. Applicants can only apply for the role directly via the authorities online recruitment portal, locating the role on the site and then completing the application form in full. The authority does not accept CV's without an application form. Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd. Role title: Dirprwy Reolwr x2 (Sylva Gardens) Advert reference number: REQ005908 Close date: I cau hanner nos 23/05/2024 Salary: £30,296 - £33,945 y flwyddyn Package: 37 awr yr wythnos, Llawn Amser, Parhaol Work Base: Cartref Preswyl Plant Sylva Gardens - Llandudno, Conwy, Gogledd Cymru Job Category/type: Gofal Cymdeithasol, Rheoli Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Fiona Dennison Rheolwr Adain Ydych chi eisiau gweithio i wneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol i fywydau pobl ifanc? Rydym ni'n angerddol am weithio gyda'n gilydd i wneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol i fywydau plant a phobl ifanc i 'fyw'r bywyd gorau posibl' drwy ddarparu amgylchedd cefnogol a chartrefol iddynt sy'n canolbwyntio ar eu hanghenion unigol. Cyflawnir hyn drwy roi'r plentyn / unigolyn ifanc wrth wraidd yr holl waith cynllunio cymorth a datblygu strategaethau a fydd yn galluogi i'r plentyn / unigolyn ifanc ddatblygu sgiliau ym mhob agwedd o'u bywydau i roi annibyniaeth iddynt fel eu bod nhw'n teimlo'n rhan o'u cymunedau yn seiliedig ar yr hyn sy'n bwysig iddynt. Fel y dirprwy reolwr byddwch chi'n atebol am oruchwyliaeth weithredol y tîm o weithwyr cymorth preswyl yn y cartref preswyl i blant. Un o'r prif feysydd cyfrifoldeb fydd sicrhau eich bod chi'n hyrwyddo ac yn gwerthfawrogi 'Cefnogaeth Weithredol', 'Cefnogi Ymddygiad Cadarnhaol' a 'Lleihau Arferion sy'n Cyfyngu' fel dull canolog o alluogi plant a phobl ifanc i ymgysylltu mwy yn eu bywydau bob dydd; meithrin perthnasoedd cadarn gyda'r rhai o'u cwmpas nhw, datblygu sgiliau byw'n annibynnol a dod yn aelodau gweithredol o'u cymunedau drwy ddarparu gofal o ansawdd uchel. Fel y dirprwy reolwr bydd gofyn i chi gefnogi'r rheolwr cofrestredig i: • Reoli darpariaeth cyfrifoldebau gweithredol • Sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â'r safonau yn y gwasanaeth y caiff ei reoleiddio. • Sicrhau bod gwasanaethau'n cael eu darparu yn unol â'r Ddeddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant. Bydd y dirprwy reolwr yn gyfrifol am oruchwylio'r tîm staff i sicrhau: Eu bod nhw'n rhoi anghenion y plant a'r unigolion ifanc wrth wraidd eu gofal, a sicrhau bod ganddyn nhw lais a rheolaeth dros gyrraedd canlyniadau sy'n eu helpu nhw i sicrhau lles. Bod plant a phobl ifanc sy'n defnyddio'r gwasanaeth yn cael eu grymuso i gymryd mwy o ran yn y gwaith o ddylunio a darparu'r gwasanaeth drwy roi systemau cyfathrebu ar waith sy'n benodol i'r plentyn / unigolyn ifanc, a fydd yn rhoi llais amlwg iddyn nhw ar yr hyn sy'n bwysig iddynt. Bydd disgwyl i chi: Fod yn gyfrifol am sicrhau bod y gwasanaeth yn cael ei gynnal o ddydd i ddydd mewn modd sy'n arwain at welliant parhaus yn y gwasanaeth fel bod plant a phobl ifanc yn cael eu cefnogi i gyflawni popeth y gallan nhw; eu bod nhw'n cael y gefnogaeth gywir ar yr amser cywir; eu bod nhw'n ddiogel ac yn cael eu diogelu rhag camdriniaeth. Bod yn esiampl dda i holl aelodau'r tîm o ran ymddygiad yn y gweithle a rhoi'r gefnogaeth sydd ei hangen ar bob aelod o'u tîm i wneud eu gwaith mewn ffordd sy'n canolbwyntio ar eu cryfderau. Cyfathrebu a chynnal perthnasoedd cadarnhaol gyda'r plant/pobl ifanc, eu teuluoedd, gweithwyr cymdeithasol a gweithwyr proffesiynol eraill o ddydd i ddydd yn ôl yr angen a datblygu perthnasoedd dwy ffordd yn seiliedig ar ymddiriedaeth, bod yn agored, gonestrwydd a pharch o fewn ffiniau'r swydd. Goruchwylio a chynnig arweiniad yn y gweithle i weithwyr cefnogi a sicrhau eu bod nhw'n gweithio'n ddiogel ac mewn modd sy'n bodloni'r safonau sy'n ofynnol gan Weithiwr Gofal Cymdeithasol dan God Ymddygiad Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru. Yr hyn yr ydym yn chwilio amdano gennych chi: Bod â QCF Lefel 3 mewn arweinyddiaeth plant a phobl ifanc neu NVQ cyfatebol er mwyn cofrestru gyda Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru fel gweithiwr preswyl plant. Gallu cyrraedd Lefel 4 City and Guilds - Paratoi ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth a Rheoli mewn Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol. O leiaf 5 mlynedd o brofiad a gwybodaeth o weithio gyda phlant/pobl ifanc, gan gynnwys unigolion ag anghenion cymhleth ac ymddygiad heriol. Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Fiona Dennison, Dirprwy Reolwr ( / fiona . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
Role title: Deputy Manager x 2 (Sylva Gardens) Package: 37 hours per week, Full time, Permanent position Work Base: Sylva Gardens, Children's Residential Home, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales Job Category/type: Management, Social Care Manager details for informal discussion: Fiona Dennison Section Manager Do you want to work to make a positive difference to the lives of young people? We are passionate about working together to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people to 'have the best life possible' by providing them with a supportive and homely environment that is centred on their individual needs. This will be achieved by putting the child / young person at the centre of all support planning and developing strategies that will enable the child/young person to develop skills in all aspects of their life to give them independence and feel included in their communities based on what is important to them. As the deputy manager you will be accountable for the operational supervision of the team of residential support workers within in the residential home for children. One of the key areas of responsibility will be to ensure that you promote, and value 'Active Support', 'Positive Behaviour Support' and the 'Reduction of Restrictive Practices' approaches as a central method of enabling children and young people to engage more in their daily lives; building strong relationships with those surrounding them, developing independent living skills and becoming active members within their communities through delivering high quality care. As the deputy manager you will be required to support the registered manager to: • Manage the delivery of operational responsibilities • Ensure compliance with the standards within the regulated service. • Ensure services are delivered in line with the SSWBA. The deputy manager will be responsible for supervising the staff team to ensure: They put the children and young people's needs at the centre of their care and ensure they have voice and control overreaching the outcomes that help them achieve wellbeing. That children and young people using the service are empowered to become more involved in the design and delivery of the service by putting in place communication systems bespoke to the child / young person that will give the child / young person a clear voice on what is important to them. You will be expected to: Be responsible for ensuring that the day to day running of the service is delivered in a manner which results in continuous improvement in the service so that children and young people are supported to achieve all they can; they are provided with the right support at the right time; they are safe and are protected from abuse. Provide a positive role model to all team members in relation to conduct within the workplace and give every member of their team the support that they require to do their work in a way that plays to their strengths. Communicate and maintain positive relationships with the children/young people, their families, social workers, and other professionals on a day-to-day basis as required and build two-way relationships based on trust, openness, honesty, and respect within the boundaries of the role. Provide workplace supervision and guidance for support workers and ensuring that they work safely and in a manner that meets the standards that are required of a Social Care Worker within the Social Care Wales Code of Conduct. What we are looking for from you: To have the QCF Level 3 in leadership children and young people or equivalent NVQ in order to register with Social Care Wales as a children's residential worker. To have the ability to attain City and Guilds Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care. At least 5 years' experience and knowledge of working with children/young people, including those with complex needs and behaviour that challenges Manager details for informal discussion: Fiona Dennison, Section Manager ( / ) Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for 1 post and essential for 1 post. We are committed to our Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either Language will not be treated less favourably than each other. Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified. In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on for further advice. Applicants can only apply for the role directly via the authorities online recruitment portal, locating the role on the site and then completing the application form in full. The authority does not accept CV's without an application form. Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd. Role title: Dirprwy Reolwr x2 (Sylva Gardens) Advert reference number: REQ005908 Close date: I cau hanner nos 23/05/2024 Salary: £30,296 - £33,945 y flwyddyn Package: 37 awr yr wythnos, Llawn Amser, Parhaol Work Base: Cartref Preswyl Plant Sylva Gardens - Llandudno, Conwy, Gogledd Cymru Job Category/type: Gofal Cymdeithasol, Rheoli Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Fiona Dennison Rheolwr Adain Ydych chi eisiau gweithio i wneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol i fywydau pobl ifanc? Rydym ni'n angerddol am weithio gyda'n gilydd i wneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol i fywydau plant a phobl ifanc i 'fyw'r bywyd gorau posibl' drwy ddarparu amgylchedd cefnogol a chartrefol iddynt sy'n canolbwyntio ar eu hanghenion unigol. Cyflawnir hyn drwy roi'r plentyn / unigolyn ifanc wrth wraidd yr holl waith cynllunio cymorth a datblygu strategaethau a fydd yn galluogi i'r plentyn / unigolyn ifanc ddatblygu sgiliau ym mhob agwedd o'u bywydau i roi annibyniaeth iddynt fel eu bod nhw'n teimlo'n rhan o'u cymunedau yn seiliedig ar yr hyn sy'n bwysig iddynt. Fel y dirprwy reolwr byddwch chi'n atebol am oruchwyliaeth weithredol y tîm o weithwyr cymorth preswyl yn y cartref preswyl i blant. Un o'r prif feysydd cyfrifoldeb fydd sicrhau eich bod chi'n hyrwyddo ac yn gwerthfawrogi 'Cefnogaeth Weithredol', 'Cefnogi Ymddygiad Cadarnhaol' a 'Lleihau Arferion sy'n Cyfyngu' fel dull canolog o alluogi plant a phobl ifanc i ymgysylltu mwy yn eu bywydau bob dydd; meithrin perthnasoedd cadarn gyda'r rhai o'u cwmpas nhw, datblygu sgiliau byw'n annibynnol a dod yn aelodau gweithredol o'u cymunedau drwy ddarparu gofal o ansawdd uchel. Fel y dirprwy reolwr bydd gofyn i chi gefnogi'r rheolwr cofrestredig i: • Reoli darpariaeth cyfrifoldebau gweithredol • Sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â'r safonau yn y gwasanaeth y caiff ei reoleiddio. • Sicrhau bod gwasanaethau'n cael eu darparu yn unol â'r Ddeddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant. Bydd y dirprwy reolwr yn gyfrifol am oruchwylio'r tîm staff i sicrhau: Eu bod nhw'n rhoi anghenion y plant a'r unigolion ifanc wrth wraidd eu gofal, a sicrhau bod ganddyn nhw lais a rheolaeth dros gyrraedd canlyniadau sy'n eu helpu nhw i sicrhau lles. Bod plant a phobl ifanc sy'n defnyddio'r gwasanaeth yn cael eu grymuso i gymryd mwy o ran yn y gwaith o ddylunio a darparu'r gwasanaeth drwy roi systemau cyfathrebu ar waith sy'n benodol i'r plentyn / unigolyn ifanc, a fydd yn rhoi llais amlwg iddyn nhw ar yr hyn sy'n bwysig iddynt. Bydd disgwyl i chi: Fod yn gyfrifol am sicrhau bod y gwasanaeth yn cael ei gynnal o ddydd i ddydd mewn modd sy'n arwain at welliant parhaus yn y gwasanaeth fel bod plant a phobl ifanc yn cael eu cefnogi i gyflawni popeth y gallan nhw; eu bod nhw'n cael y gefnogaeth gywir ar yr amser cywir; eu bod nhw'n ddiogel ac yn cael eu diogelu rhag camdriniaeth. Bod yn esiampl dda i holl aelodau'r tîm o ran ymddygiad yn y gweithle a rhoi'r gefnogaeth sydd ei hangen ar bob aelod o'u tîm i wneud eu gwaith mewn ffordd sy'n canolbwyntio ar eu cryfderau. Cyfathrebu a chynnal perthnasoedd cadarnhaol gyda'r plant/pobl ifanc, eu teuluoedd, gweithwyr cymdeithasol a gweithwyr proffesiynol eraill o ddydd i ddydd yn ôl yr angen a datblygu perthnasoedd dwy ffordd yn seiliedig ar ymddiriedaeth, bod yn agored, gonestrwydd a pharch o fewn ffiniau'r swydd. Goruchwylio a chynnig arweiniad yn y gweithle i weithwyr cefnogi a sicrhau eu bod nhw'n gweithio'n ddiogel ac mewn modd sy'n bodloni'r safonau sy'n ofynnol gan Weithiwr Gofal Cymdeithasol dan God Ymddygiad Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru. Yr hyn yr ydym yn chwilio amdano gennych chi: Bod â QCF Lefel 3 mewn arweinyddiaeth plant a phobl ifanc neu NVQ cyfatebol er mwyn cofrestru gyda Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru fel gweithiwr preswyl plant. Gallu cyrraedd Lefel 4 City and Guilds - Paratoi ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth a Rheoli mewn Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol. O leiaf 5 mlynedd o brofiad a gwybodaeth o weithio gyda phlant/pobl ifanc, gan gynnwys unigolion ag anghenion cymhleth ac ymddygiad heriol. Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Fiona Dennison, Dirprwy Reolwr ( / fiona . click apply for full job details
We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for this "Outstanding rated" (Ofsted) organisation. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is well known for working with a therapeutic approach. You'll be managing a caseload of Foster Carers. About you The successful candidate will have experience of working within Children's Social Work post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? Up to £43,000 per annum dependent on experienceHybrid workingVarious discountsTraining & development opportunities Hours : Full-time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny /
May 01, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for this "Outstanding rated" (Ofsted) organisation. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is well known for working with a therapeutic approach. You'll be managing a caseload of Foster Carers. About you The successful candidate will have experience of working within Children's Social Work post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? Up to £43,000 per annum dependent on experienceHybrid workingVarious discountsTraining & development opportunities Hours : Full-time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny /
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
Here at West Sussex County Council (WSCC) we have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Children, Young People and Learning (CYPL) team. As Team Leader, you'll be supporting your team of administrators to provide self-directed and proactive, confidential professional business and administrative support. This will involve leading a group of administrators, ensuring their work is completed to a high standard within agreed timescales. You will supervise and coach your team, setting and reviewing achievement of team and personal objectives. Both your work and the work of your team, will include directly supporting the work of social workers by updating databases, attending complex meetings to produce written records, and aiding senior leaders to enable them to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes. You and your team will have direct contact with families/representatives of children and young people. You will also have contact with other professionals, internal and external contacts, and service providers. Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There's never been a more rewarding time to join. For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit Careers in children's social work in West Sussex . Working for us As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including: For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. The Opportunity Some of the things your role will consist of: Delivering a timely and efficient administrative support service through the supervision of a team of administrators, planning the allocation of work to meet demand, co-ordinating the team to meet service objectives and corporate policies and delivering a customer focussed service within available resources. Ensuring policies and procedures are followed appropriately and advise upon service impact of policy and/or process amendments. Preparing accurate and reliable reports, statistical and other administrative based activity information, including providing ad hoc and regular reports to identify any issues and monitor against objectives. Ensuring officers are appropriately briefed for meetings and represent the team/service at meetings as appropriate. Supervising administrative staff in a team including outposted staff (if applicable). Manage day-to-day staffing processes such as recruitment and absence management, with support from HR where appropriate. For a more complex list of key responsibilities, please see the job description. About you To succeed in the role, you will need to: Have experience of a customer-orientated environment. Have developed communicative skills and build strong working relationships at all levels and across teams, as well as with external partners and our children and families. Have experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive issues in a professional manner. Use your own initiative to achieve the team objectives and plan your team's workload to meet demand and will support your team to deliver output of a high standard. Grow your knowledge of the service area to participate in any initiatives and make improvements to processes where appropriate. Have excellent literacy and analytical skills to understand and interpret complex written information which will help develop practical, effective approaches and solutions. Have excellent numeracy skills to interpret and advise on complex data. Be able to make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions, which will have a wider service impact. Be able to provide effective supervisory, coaching and performance management skills including and the ability to provide direction and support to individuals and teams including those working across different disciplines or locations. Have sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Further information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05140 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Here at West Sussex County Council (WSCC) we have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Children, Young People and Learning (CYPL) team. As Team Leader, you'll be supporting your team of administrators to provide self-directed and proactive, confidential professional business and administrative support. This will involve leading a group of administrators, ensuring their work is completed to a high standard within agreed timescales. You will supervise and coach your team, setting and reviewing achievement of team and personal objectives. Both your work and the work of your team, will include directly supporting the work of social workers by updating databases, attending complex meetings to produce written records, and aiding senior leaders to enable them to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes. You and your team will have direct contact with families/representatives of children and young people. You will also have contact with other professionals, internal and external contacts, and service providers. Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There's never been a more rewarding time to join. For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit Careers in children's social work in West Sussex . Working for us As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including: For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. The Opportunity Some of the things your role will consist of: Delivering a timely and efficient administrative support service through the supervision of a team of administrators, planning the allocation of work to meet demand, co-ordinating the team to meet service objectives and corporate policies and delivering a customer focussed service within available resources. Ensuring policies and procedures are followed appropriately and advise upon service impact of policy and/or process amendments. Preparing accurate and reliable reports, statistical and other administrative based activity information, including providing ad hoc and regular reports to identify any issues and monitor against objectives. Ensuring officers are appropriately briefed for meetings and represent the team/service at meetings as appropriate. Supervising administrative staff in a team including outposted staff (if applicable). Manage day-to-day staffing processes such as recruitment and absence management, with support from HR where appropriate. For a more complex list of key responsibilities, please see the job description. About you To succeed in the role, you will need to: Have experience of a customer-orientated environment. Have developed communicative skills and build strong working relationships at all levels and across teams, as well as with external partners and our children and families. Have experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive issues in a professional manner. Use your own initiative to achieve the team objectives and plan your team's workload to meet demand and will support your team to deliver output of a high standard. Grow your knowledge of the service area to participate in any initiatives and make improvements to processes where appropriate. Have excellent literacy and analytical skills to understand and interpret complex written information which will help develop practical, effective approaches and solutions. Have excellent numeracy skills to interpret and advise on complex data. Be able to make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions, which will have a wider service impact. Be able to provide effective supervisory, coaching and performance management skills including and the ability to provide direction and support to individuals and teams including those working across different disciplines or locations. Have sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Further information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05140 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.