We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join the Older People Community Mental Health Team THIS POST REQUIRES A SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION OF A MINIMUM 2 YEAR POST EXPERIENCE. About the team This team works with elderly individuals over the age 65+ that have mental health difficulties such as dementia. This team aids vulnerable adults by implementing care plans, working with other agencies and carrying out Mental Capacity Act assessments. The social worker, will be responsible for updating their care packages, undertaking assessments, and liaising with other services. About you The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014, MCA, Section 42. A Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) within a minimum of 1 year post ASYE experience is required. Experience of working with OP,PD CMHT, NHS or Complex Care will be suitable for this post. What's on offer? £34.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)Parking available nearby/ onsiteAccessible public transportWorking from home on a hybrid basisIntroduction system training for the first week or two For more information, please get in contact Zoe Bellinger- Senior Recruitment Consultant
May 04, 2024
Full time
We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join the Older People Community Mental Health Team THIS POST REQUIRES A SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION OF A MINIMUM 2 YEAR POST EXPERIENCE. About the team This team works with elderly individuals over the age 65+ that have mental health difficulties such as dementia. This team aids vulnerable adults by implementing care plans, working with other agencies and carrying out Mental Capacity Act assessments. The social worker, will be responsible for updating their care packages, undertaking assessments, and liaising with other services. About you The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014, MCA, Section 42. A Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) within a minimum of 1 year post ASYE experience is required. Experience of working with OP,PD CMHT, NHS or Complex Care will be suitable for this post. What's on offer? £34.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)Parking available nearby/ onsiteAccessible public transportWorking from home on a hybrid basisIntroduction system training for the first week or two For more information, please get in contact Zoe Bellinger- Senior Recruitment Consultant
Support Worker Job Description Salary: £22,893 - £24,702 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Wiltshire Support at Home - Your home, Our Support, Your Independence If you are passionate about making a real difference to people's lives and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within, offering extensive training, progression and diploma opportunities available. Wiltshire Support at Home offers short-term service for hospital discharges and individuals needing support at home, as part of a rapid response. Their crucial role includes preventing, reducing, and delaying the necessity for long-term care. The service aids those recently discharged from the hospital or under the care of the Rapid Response Service, providing short to mid-term homecare support to promote independence. We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your caring and friendly attitude. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of our vision to work with people in the community to live the best life they can! Successful applicants will receive a welcome payment of £1300 (subject to tax and NI) for your integral role in reducing flow pressure on hospitals. You will receive £650 upon starting and a further £650 upon successful completion of your probation. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Lucy Tomes, Senior Support Worker, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
May 03, 2024
Full time
Support Worker Job Description Salary: £22,893 - £24,702 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Wiltshire Support at Home - Your home, Our Support, Your Independence If you are passionate about making a real difference to people's lives and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within, offering extensive training, progression and diploma opportunities available. Wiltshire Support at Home offers short-term service for hospital discharges and individuals needing support at home, as part of a rapid response. Their crucial role includes preventing, reducing, and delaying the necessity for long-term care. The service aids those recently discharged from the hospital or under the care of the Rapid Response Service, providing short to mid-term homecare support to promote independence. We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your caring and friendly attitude. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of our vision to work with people in the community to live the best life they can! Successful applicants will receive a welcome payment of £1300 (subject to tax and NI) for your integral role in reducing flow pressure on hospitals. You will receive £650 upon starting and a further £650 upon successful completion of your probation. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Lucy Tomes, Senior Support Worker, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Lincolnshire County Council
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Apprentice support worker Are you a caring person who likes spending time with people? With our support, are you keen to learn? Would you like to develop the skills to make a difference to peoples' lives? Adult Care is a rewarding career, this could be where your journey starts as an Apprentice Support Worker. About The Role of an Apprentice Support Worker LCC is committed to providing an excellent person-centred approach for the people we support. At our bases around the county, we provide day opportunities predominantly to adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and older adults. As an Apprentice Support Worker , you will work as part of a team, offering a variety of activities, both on site and in the local community. This could include; Developing the gardens and vegetable patch. Making simple meals. Health & wellbeing activities. Developing Micro-enterprises. Supported volunteering in the local community. If you have a passion or hobby, turning this into an activity for others to enjoy. Our ultimate aim is to ensure the people we support live life to the full (please read attached document "Living Life to the Full"). How will we get you there? Over the course of the next 2 years, we will help you to develop your skills and gain the experience required for you to progress your career within adult care. We will do this by; On the job development and experience. Apprenticeship based exercises to help broaden your knowledge. Mentoring from experienced colleagues. Offering great in-house training opportunities, including Moving and Handling and the use of hoists. About the team The services we provide are person centred support to a wide range of individuals helping them to achieve their aspirations, contribute to the local community and to live life to the full. The teams have a wide range of skills and experience and they are always looking to share their skills - what could you bring to the team? Where could this take you? As a Qualified Support Worker you could work within the Day Ops teams and continue to develop onwards in to more senior positions or diversify in to our Maximising Independence team. There is also the opportunity to move over to our Social Care teams, becoming a Community Care Officer and then following further training on to a Social Worker position the sky really is the limit! What we're looking for We are looking for someone who enjoys working with others and is keen to learn and develop with our support. If you have a hobby or special interest, you can share this with the people we support, share your passion and enthusiasm and watch people grow from this. You must hold English and Maths GCSE Grade C-A OR an equivalent level 2 qualification OR be willing to work towards this level. Due to the possibility of lone working, applicants must be 18 years or over. A full Person Specification is available within the attached Job Description. This could be where your journey starts. What we offer Along with a competitive salary we are offering; A Contributory pension. Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work. Flexible working policies. Career progression opportunities. A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more. Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure What Next If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Cath Hayden () Closing date: Thursday 23rd May Interviews: Wednesday 12th June PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Apprentice support worker Are you a caring person who likes spending time with people? With our support, are you keen to learn? Would you like to develop the skills to make a difference to peoples' lives? Adult Care is a rewarding career, this could be where your journey starts as an Apprentice Support Worker. About The Role of an Apprentice Support Worker LCC is committed to providing an excellent person-centred approach for the people we support. At our bases around the county, we provide day opportunities predominantly to adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and older adults. As an Apprentice Support Worker , you will work as part of a team, offering a variety of activities, both on site and in the local community. This could include; Developing the gardens and vegetable patch. Making simple meals. Health & wellbeing activities. Developing Micro-enterprises. Supported volunteering in the local community. If you have a passion or hobby, turning this into an activity for others to enjoy. Our ultimate aim is to ensure the people we support live life to the full (please read attached document "Living Life to the Full"). How will we get you there? Over the course of the next 2 years, we will help you to develop your skills and gain the experience required for you to progress your career within adult care. We will do this by; On the job development and experience. Apprenticeship based exercises to help broaden your knowledge. Mentoring from experienced colleagues. Offering great in-house training opportunities, including Moving and Handling and the use of hoists. About the team The services we provide are person centred support to a wide range of individuals helping them to achieve their aspirations, contribute to the local community and to live life to the full. The teams have a wide range of skills and experience and they are always looking to share their skills - what could you bring to the team? Where could this take you? As a Qualified Support Worker you could work within the Day Ops teams and continue to develop onwards in to more senior positions or diversify in to our Maximising Independence team. There is also the opportunity to move over to our Social Care teams, becoming a Community Care Officer and then following further training on to a Social Worker position the sky really is the limit! What we're looking for We are looking for someone who enjoys working with others and is keen to learn and develop with our support. If you have a hobby or special interest, you can share this with the people we support, share your passion and enthusiasm and watch people grow from this. You must hold English and Maths GCSE Grade C-A OR an equivalent level 2 qualification OR be willing to work towards this level. Due to the possibility of lone working, applicants must be 18 years or over. A full Person Specification is available within the attached Job Description. This could be where your journey starts. What we offer Along with a competitive salary we are offering; A Contributory pension. Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work. Flexible working policies. Career progression opportunities. A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more. Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure What Next If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Cath Hayden () Closing date: Thursday 23rd May Interviews: Wednesday 12th June PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Role: Joining our Older Adults team who work with individuals aged 65 and over, you'll be supported by qualified social/health care professionals whilst you assess the needs of adults in the community and provide them with support and guidance to maximise their wellbeing. Using a person-centred approach, you'll use your knowledge of strengths-based practice to focus on people's resourcefulness and abilities and enable them to develop the best strategies to face life's challenges and live independently and safely in the community. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. In this role you'll use your strong relationship management and negotiation skills to collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other health care professionals. As a Senior Case Worker, you'll support our more complex cases and provide coaching and mentoring support to our Case Workers. Joining us as a Senior Case Worker can lead to a fantastic career in Adults' Health and Care. Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, which is currently run by the University of Winchester leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. To hear more about the role and working with us, watch our short video: Within our Community Teams, we're investing in creating the right conditions to ensure our Senior Case Workers can work flexibly and are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed to make a real difference to the lives of the people in our community. We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good balance between work and home life. We provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a competitive Benefits Package Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. Values Based Recruitment: We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack. Additional Information: Find out more about Working with us in Adults' Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a criminal records check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries contact For an informal chat about the role contact Laura Cameron, Team Manager - Havant South Locality Team, on .
May 03, 2024
Full time
The Role: Joining our Older Adults team who work with individuals aged 65 and over, you'll be supported by qualified social/health care professionals whilst you assess the needs of adults in the community and provide them with support and guidance to maximise their wellbeing. Using a person-centred approach, you'll use your knowledge of strengths-based practice to focus on people's resourcefulness and abilities and enable them to develop the best strategies to face life's challenges and live independently and safely in the community. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. In this role you'll use your strong relationship management and negotiation skills to collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other health care professionals. As a Senior Case Worker, you'll support our more complex cases and provide coaching and mentoring support to our Case Workers. Joining us as a Senior Case Worker can lead to a fantastic career in Adults' Health and Care. Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, which is currently run by the University of Winchester leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. To hear more about the role and working with us, watch our short video: Within our Community Teams, we're investing in creating the right conditions to ensure our Senior Case Workers can work flexibly and are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed to make a real difference to the lives of the people in our community. We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good balance between work and home life. We provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a competitive Benefits Package Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. Values Based Recruitment: We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack. Additional Information: Find out more about Working with us in Adults' Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a criminal records check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries contact For an informal chat about the role contact Laura Cameron, Team Manager - Havant South Locality Team, on .
Working closely with skilled practitioners and our partner agencies, including the police and health service, you'll manage incoming safeguarding referrals for individuals who are identified as high risk due to concerns regarding significant self-neglect and hoarding. Using information gathered from other agencies, you'll decide the most appropriate intervention to respond to the identified needs, ensuring that the individual is involved and applying the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal. Using your knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding best practice, you'll prioritise cases, hold a caseload and work towards effective and positive outcomes for adults at risk. Your strong communication skills will enable you to work effectively with our partner agencies and providers, and you'll use your relationship management and negotiation skills to engage and collaborate with individuals who may be classed as 'hard-to-reach'. You'll undertake Section 9 assessments and, where appropriate, identify needs that may require longer term involvement to support ongoing engagement with individuals. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Joining us as a Senior Case Worker can lead to a fantastic career in Adults' Health & Care. Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, which is currently run by the University of Winchester leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. We're investing in creating the right conditions to ensure our Senior Case Workers can work flexibly and are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed to make a real difference to the lives of the people in our community. We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good balance between work and home life. We provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package .
May 03, 2024
Full time
Working closely with skilled practitioners and our partner agencies, including the police and health service, you'll manage incoming safeguarding referrals for individuals who are identified as high risk due to concerns regarding significant self-neglect and hoarding. Using information gathered from other agencies, you'll decide the most appropriate intervention to respond to the identified needs, ensuring that the individual is involved and applying the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal. Using your knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding best practice, you'll prioritise cases, hold a caseload and work towards effective and positive outcomes for adults at risk. Your strong communication skills will enable you to work effectively with our partner agencies and providers, and you'll use your relationship management and negotiation skills to engage and collaborate with individuals who may be classed as 'hard-to-reach'. You'll undertake Section 9 assessments and, where appropriate, identify needs that may require longer term involvement to support ongoing engagement with individuals. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Joining us as a Senior Case Worker can lead to a fantastic career in Adults' Health & Care. Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, which is currently run by the University of Winchester leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. We're investing in creating the right conditions to ensure our Senior Case Workers can work flexibly and are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed to make a real difference to the lives of the people in our community. We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good balance between work and home life. We provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package .
Senior Social Worker (Early Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £47,420 - £48,474 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 09/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 710787 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care, Early Support Team, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis. As the Senior Social Worker within the Early Support Team, you will enjoy a varied and changeable caseload delivered from the short-term service the team provides. You will provide guidance, support and supervision/line management of registered and non-registered Social Care professionals, ensuring that quality and performance are met. You will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carer's, promoting well-being, independence and safety. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The service will support individuals to access support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals. Benefits This exciting opportunity comes with a host of incredible benefits including flexible working arrangements with the option to regularly work from home, generous annual leave of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued service), plus Bank Holidays, a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, employee assistance programme and much more! Key Responsibilities: Adopt and promote a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. Adopt a personalized approach, to ensure that dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged. Direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate. Identify (and support others to identify) and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adult's procedures. Act as SAM (Safeguarding Adults Manager) on enquiries being undertaken by less experienced staff. Candidate Requirements: Social Work England registered experienced Social Worker- 3+ years including completion of ASYE Full UK driving licence Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff Experience of undertaking assessments of complex needs Ability to manage risk on a day-to-day basis, managing a varied and complex case load Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact Leila Hall (Team Manager) Closing Date: Sunday 9th June 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
May 03, 2024
Full time
Senior Social Worker (Early Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £47,420 - £48,474 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 09/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 710787 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care, Early Support Team, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis. As the Senior Social Worker within the Early Support Team, you will enjoy a varied and changeable caseload delivered from the short-term service the team provides. You will provide guidance, support and supervision/line management of registered and non-registered Social Care professionals, ensuring that quality and performance are met. You will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carer's, promoting well-being, independence and safety. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The service will support individuals to access support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals. Benefits This exciting opportunity comes with a host of incredible benefits including flexible working arrangements with the option to regularly work from home, generous annual leave of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued service), plus Bank Holidays, a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, employee assistance programme and much more! Key Responsibilities: Adopt and promote a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. Adopt a personalized approach, to ensure that dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged. Direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate. Identify (and support others to identify) and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adult's procedures. Act as SAM (Safeguarding Adults Manager) on enquiries being undertaken by less experienced staff. Candidate Requirements: Social Work England registered experienced Social Worker- 3+ years including completion of ASYE Full UK driving licence Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff Experience of undertaking assessments of complex needs Ability to manage risk on a day-to-day basis, managing a varied and complex case load Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact Leila Hall (Team Manager) Closing Date: Sunday 9th June 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Halcyon Care Dorset are excited and proud to be working with a locally run disability charity that has been running since 1955 formed from a group of parents intent on providing better opportunities for their children with physical and learning disabilities. The charity was born after discovering an untapped need, support, and common purpose amongst other families in Poole and Bournemouth facing similar challenges. The aim of the charity to is ensure that the members and service is inclusive and respectful to all. Time is dedicated to the people they support as well as to be a champion on their behalf thereby delivering a high quality service. The Children s Team provides a range of services supporting children and young people, plus their families, in Dorset. The team aims to enable families that have children with physical and/or learning disabilities to cope day to day in the knowledge that their child is safe, supported and cared for. Opportunities are also given to siblings to attend play sessions with their brother or sister while parents and guardians can benefit from various information and support services. As the Day Lead Support you have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills to lead and will be responsible for ensuring positive outcomes and the continual safety, health and well-being of the children, young people and young adults using Children's services. Providing domicillary support to those who access the services and overseeing the running of the short stay home and the transition respite home. Due to the current needs of the charity it is a necessity that you have sound knowledge and experience leading a team in a health and social setting, hold a full UK driving license as you may have to transport a young person or child in the charities vehicles and or use your own vehicle. In return for your full commitment to the role, you will be offered an annual salary of between £24,000 and £29,000, as well as a generous benefits package. You will be working with an experienced senior team with a dedicated background in physical and learning disabilities, enabling you to build your skills and knowledge in the sector. If you are senior lead looking for your next challenge and somewhere with fantastic progression opportunities, then this is the role for you. If you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please apply, or email directly to (url removed) or (url removed)
May 02, 2024
Full time
Halcyon Care Dorset are excited and proud to be working with a locally run disability charity that has been running since 1955 formed from a group of parents intent on providing better opportunities for their children with physical and learning disabilities. The charity was born after discovering an untapped need, support, and common purpose amongst other families in Poole and Bournemouth facing similar challenges. The aim of the charity to is ensure that the members and service is inclusive and respectful to all. Time is dedicated to the people they support as well as to be a champion on their behalf thereby delivering a high quality service. The Children s Team provides a range of services supporting children and young people, plus their families, in Dorset. The team aims to enable families that have children with physical and/or learning disabilities to cope day to day in the knowledge that their child is safe, supported and cared for. Opportunities are also given to siblings to attend play sessions with their brother or sister while parents and guardians can benefit from various information and support services. As the Day Lead Support you have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills to lead and will be responsible for ensuring positive outcomes and the continual safety, health and well-being of the children, young people and young adults using Children's services. Providing domicillary support to those who access the services and overseeing the running of the short stay home and the transition respite home. Due to the current needs of the charity it is a necessity that you have sound knowledge and experience leading a team in a health and social setting, hold a full UK driving license as you may have to transport a young person or child in the charities vehicles and or use your own vehicle. In return for your full commitment to the role, you will be offered an annual salary of between £24,000 and £29,000, as well as a generous benefits package. You will be working with an experienced senior team with a dedicated background in physical and learning disabilities, enabling you to build your skills and knowledge in the sector. If you are senior lead looking for your next challenge and somewhere with fantastic progression opportunities, then this is the role for you. If you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please apply, or email directly to (url removed) or (url removed)
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking, Reigate and Walton on Thames. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is ? £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
May 02, 2024
Full time
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking, Reigate and Walton on Thames. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is ? £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Mental Health Support Worker Lancashire-Preston Salary GBP 12.75/Hr Plus 44 sleep in rate Position Type Permanent Full-Time Shifts Full time contracts of 35 hours per week are available working shifts 8am - 3pm and 3pm - 10pm. Some sleep in shifts will also be required working 10pm - 8am paid at an additional rate of 44 per night. Overview We have an exciting new opportunity available for Senior Recovery Workers to join a brand new Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service. Benefits Wagestream - Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn, Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time) Double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday - statutory limits apply Access to our library of learning through our e-portal Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 40p per mile travel expenses. Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum Paid Sick leave About the Service The service contains 5 beds and will provide intermediate short term rehabilitation support to adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and individuals on the autistic spectrum and is designed to be a personalised, interactive and collaborative process, reflecting the whole person. It will enable individuals to maximise their potential to live a full and active life within their family, social networks, education/training and the workplace where appropriate, in the context of their mental health and promote recovery. Responsibilities Are you passionate about making a positive impact on individuals lives? We are seeking dedicated Senior Recovery Workers to join our new team! You will provide support and care to the people living at the service who have various Mental Health conditions and Learning Disabilities. You will deliver a range of recovery focused interventions to promote social inclusion, recovery, well being and independence. You will also support access to employment, education and training opportunities in line with the service level agreement. The successful candidate will also take on senior tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management to ensure that the service runs effectively day to day and will be involved in developing the service. The Ideal Candidate Ideally you will have experience of working within a mental health setting or similar and have the knowledge of understanding and working with people with a variety of complex needs is essential for this role. Experience of managing/leading others would be an advantage. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Mental Health Support Worker Lancashire-Preston Salary GBP 12.75/Hr Plus 44 sleep in rate Position Type Permanent Full-Time Shifts Full time contracts of 35 hours per week are available working shifts 8am - 3pm and 3pm - 10pm. Some sleep in shifts will also be required working 10pm - 8am paid at an additional rate of 44 per night. Overview We have an exciting new opportunity available for Senior Recovery Workers to join a brand new Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service. Benefits Wagestream - Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn, Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time) Double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday - statutory limits apply Access to our library of learning through our e-portal Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 40p per mile travel expenses. Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum Paid Sick leave About the Service The service contains 5 beds and will provide intermediate short term rehabilitation support to adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and individuals on the autistic spectrum and is designed to be a personalised, interactive and collaborative process, reflecting the whole person. It will enable individuals to maximise their potential to live a full and active life within their family, social networks, education/training and the workplace where appropriate, in the context of their mental health and promote recovery. Responsibilities Are you passionate about making a positive impact on individuals lives? We are seeking dedicated Senior Recovery Workers to join our new team! You will provide support and care to the people living at the service who have various Mental Health conditions and Learning Disabilities. You will deliver a range of recovery focused interventions to promote social inclusion, recovery, well being and independence. You will also support access to employment, education and training opportunities in line with the service level agreement. The successful candidate will also take on senior tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management to ensure that the service runs effectively day to day and will be involved in developing the service. The Ideal Candidate Ideally you will have experience of working within a mental health setting or similar and have the knowledge of understanding and working with people with a variety of complex needs is essential for this role. Experience of managing/leading others would be an advantage. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join the Older People Community Mental Health Team THIS POST REQUIRES A SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION OF A MINIMUM 2 YEAR POST EXPERIENCE. About the team This team works with elderly individuals over the age 65+ that have mental health difficulties such as dementia. This team aids vulnerable adults by implementing care plans, working with other agencies and carrying out Mental Capacity Act assessments. The social worker, will be responsible for updating their care packages, undertaking assessments, and liaising with other services. About you The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014, MCA, Section 42. A Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) within a minimum of 1 year post ASYE experience is required. Experience of working with OP,PD CMHT, NHS or Complex Care will be suitable for this post. What's on offer? £34.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)Parking available nearby/ onsiteAccessible public transportWorking from home on a hybrid basisIntroduction system training for the first week or two For more information, please get in contact Zoe Bellinger- Senior Recruitment Consultant
May 02, 2024
Full time
We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join the Older People Community Mental Health Team THIS POST REQUIRES A SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION OF A MINIMUM 2 YEAR POST EXPERIENCE. About the team This team works with elderly individuals over the age 65+ that have mental health difficulties such as dementia. This team aids vulnerable adults by implementing care plans, working with other agencies and carrying out Mental Capacity Act assessments. The social worker, will be responsible for updating their care packages, undertaking assessments, and liaising with other services. About you The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014, MCA, Section 42. A Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) within a minimum of 1 year post ASYE experience is required. Experience of working with OP,PD CMHT, NHS or Complex Care will be suitable for this post. What's on offer? £34.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)Parking available nearby/ onsiteAccessible public transportWorking from home on a hybrid basisIntroduction system training for the first week or two For more information, please get in contact Zoe Bellinger- Senior Recruitment Consultant
We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join the Assessment Review Team. THIS POST REQUIRES A SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION OF A MINIMUM 2 YEAR POST EXPERIENCE. About the team This team works with vulnerable adults within the community, the teams focus is to undertake assessments and review over care packages. Within this team regular MDT meetings are carried out, face to face visits and working with other agencies across the service to meet the needs to of the individual. About you The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014, MCA, Section 42. A Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) within a minimum of 1 year post ASYE experience is required. What's on offer? £34.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)Parking available nearby/ onsiteAccessible public transportWorking from home on a hybrid basisIntroduction system training for the first week or two For more information, please get in contact Zoe Bellinger- Senior Recruitment Consultant
May 02, 2024
Full time
We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join the Assessment Review Team. THIS POST REQUIRES A SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION OF A MINIMUM 2 YEAR POST EXPERIENCE. About the team This team works with vulnerable adults within the community, the teams focus is to undertake assessments and review over care packages. Within this team regular MDT meetings are carried out, face to face visits and working with other agencies across the service to meet the needs to of the individual. About you The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014, MCA, Section 42. A Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) within a minimum of 1 year post ASYE experience is required. What's on offer? £34.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)Parking available nearby/ onsiteAccessible public transportWorking from home on a hybrid basisIntroduction system training for the first week or two For more information, please get in contact Zoe Bellinger- Senior Recruitment Consultant
We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our children's services Children We Care For team based in Bognor Regis. The successful candidate will be excited to be part of a team achieving positive outcomes for children and young people across West Sussex. Our dedicated Children We Care For service have a passion for making a difference to our looked after children, alongside an interest and experience of the adoption process. Working with children remaining in long term care where it is not safe for them to return home, children who may be placed for adoption and children leaving care. With a focus on outcomes-based care planning for children, including access to an in-house therapeutic assessment and intervention team, you will enjoy working with young children and/or teenagers to support them to achieve and plan to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently. We offer small practice teams of Social Workers managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service. We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you'll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave up to 29 days, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days. 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. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page. The Opportunity As an experienced Social Worker within the Children We Care For team, you will be working to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. We are looking for emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who can evidence the value they could add to our team. You will be able to build positive working relationships with children and young people, professionals, partner agencies and carers as well as respectfully challenge when appropriate. You will have an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements relating to children looked after and keeping children safe. About you Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include: Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps. Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes. Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary. recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body. Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body. Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work. Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. About us 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 senior leadership team, driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan and implementing the Family Safeguarding Practice Model. You will be trained in motivational interviewing, to support our strengths-based approach to working with families and creating lasting change for children. 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 . Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05032 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
May 02, 2024
Full time
We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our children's services Children We Care For team based in Bognor Regis. The successful candidate will be excited to be part of a team achieving positive outcomes for children and young people across West Sussex. Our dedicated Children We Care For service have a passion for making a difference to our looked after children, alongside an interest and experience of the adoption process. Working with children remaining in long term care where it is not safe for them to return home, children who may be placed for adoption and children leaving care. With a focus on outcomes-based care planning for children, including access to an in-house therapeutic assessment and intervention team, you will enjoy working with young children and/or teenagers to support them to achieve and plan to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently. We offer small practice teams of Social Workers managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service. We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you'll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave up to 29 days, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days. 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. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page. The Opportunity As an experienced Social Worker within the Children We Care For team, you will be working to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. We are looking for emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who can evidence the value they could add to our team. You will be able to build positive working relationships with children and young people, professionals, partner agencies and carers as well as respectfully challenge when appropriate. You will have an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements relating to children looked after and keeping children safe. About you Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include: Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps. Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes. Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary. recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body. Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body. Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work. Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. About us 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 senior leadership team, driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan and implementing the Family Safeguarding Practice Model. You will be trained in motivational interviewing, to support our strengths-based approach to working with families and creating lasting change for children. 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 . Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05032 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
Job Title: Deputy Manager Location : Reading Salary: £32,708 to £36,556 per year Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About Us: At Positive Footsteps we aim to create a safe and nurturing environment; enabling children and young people to recover from past trauma and grow to achieve their full potential. We provide an outstanding quality of care for a child/ young person or sibling group, who, for whatever reason, are unable to live with their own families. About The Role: We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Management team as the Deputy Manager of our 4-bed home in Reading. We support young people in care with emotional, behavioural difficulties. Applicants Should Have: A genuine commitment to engaging with children who have challenging behaviour and complex history The ability to create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times An understanding of Safeguarding legislation and Children's homes regulations 2015 The ability to support the management of a diverse staff team, role modelling and developing them to reach their potential An interest in supporting the development of the organisation and engaging others in working collaboratively Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with parents, carers and professionals Commitment to engaging in continuing professional development Ability to react calmly in stressful situations Self-motivated with the ability to manage a busy workload with oversight from a Registered Manager Empathy and understanding, ensuring the children's views and wishes are heard and communicated The ability to be a good role model High personal and professional standards Flexibility when needed to cover unsocial hours, shifts at short notice, and participate in on call rota Excellent verbal and written communication skills A willingness to arrange and engage in Social Activities and holidays, our children ask for adults who can have 'fun' We are looking for someone with: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce (Essential) Experience of working in a supervisory capacity Experience of working with young people that have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties (Desirable) Up to date and in-depth knowledge of Children's homes regulations 2015 Ability to work with web-based information systems and good IT skills Full, clean UK Driving Licence (Preferred) A full list of responsibilities will be shared at point of interest. Benefits Include: Entitlement to 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Progressive pay scale Referral programme Employee Assistance Programme Paid Training, including additional training to support progression Enrolment into the NEST Pension scheme Staff incentives, achievement awards Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through the high street and online Working hours will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Sleep in rate: £50 per night. Average of 1 sleep in a week. All candidates will be subject to Safer Recruitment and DBS checks. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Care Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Support Assistant, Mental Health Support, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, Recovery Social Worker, Recovery Support Worker, Care Worker, Senior Support Assistant, Care Helper, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support, Social Care, Customer Service Team Leader, Customer Manager, Deputy House Manager and Deputy Business Manager may also be considered for this role.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Deputy Manager Location : Reading Salary: £32,708 to £36,556 per year Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About Us: At Positive Footsteps we aim to create a safe and nurturing environment; enabling children and young people to recover from past trauma and grow to achieve their full potential. We provide an outstanding quality of care for a child/ young person or sibling group, who, for whatever reason, are unable to live with their own families. About The Role: We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Management team as the Deputy Manager of our 4-bed home in Reading. We support young people in care with emotional, behavioural difficulties. Applicants Should Have: A genuine commitment to engaging with children who have challenging behaviour and complex history The ability to create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times An understanding of Safeguarding legislation and Children's homes regulations 2015 The ability to support the management of a diverse staff team, role modelling and developing them to reach their potential An interest in supporting the development of the organisation and engaging others in working collaboratively Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with parents, carers and professionals Commitment to engaging in continuing professional development Ability to react calmly in stressful situations Self-motivated with the ability to manage a busy workload with oversight from a Registered Manager Empathy and understanding, ensuring the children's views and wishes are heard and communicated The ability to be a good role model High personal and professional standards Flexibility when needed to cover unsocial hours, shifts at short notice, and participate in on call rota Excellent verbal and written communication skills A willingness to arrange and engage in Social Activities and holidays, our children ask for adults who can have 'fun' We are looking for someone with: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce (Essential) Experience of working in a supervisory capacity Experience of working with young people that have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties (Desirable) Up to date and in-depth knowledge of Children's homes regulations 2015 Ability to work with web-based information systems and good IT skills Full, clean UK Driving Licence (Preferred) A full list of responsibilities will be shared at point of interest. Benefits Include: Entitlement to 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Progressive pay scale Referral programme Employee Assistance Programme Paid Training, including additional training to support progression Enrolment into the NEST Pension scheme Staff incentives, achievement awards Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through the high street and online Working hours will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Sleep in rate: £50 per night. Average of 1 sleep in a week. All candidates will be subject to Safer Recruitment and DBS checks. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Care Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Support Assistant, Mental Health Support, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, Recovery Social Worker, Recovery Support Worker, Care Worker, Senior Support Assistant, Care Helper, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support, Social Care, Customer Service Team Leader, Customer Manager, Deputy House Manager and Deputy Business Manager may also be considered for this role.
Team Manager - Children's Social Work - MASH Job Description TEAM MANAGER - CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE MULTI-AGENCY SAFEGUARDING HUB (MASH) £59,129 to £62,201 pa (includes £5k market supplement) Hybrid working - Newham Dockside E16 2QU Closing date: 06/05/2024 - please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlisted 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 and their families. Our social care services were rated to be GOOD overall by Ofsted , with leadership rated as OUTSTANDING, but we have not stopped striving to be better. 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. Read more about us here ABOUT THE JOB We are currently looking for Team Managers to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). For more information on working within our MASH, please contact Acting Head of MASH and Assessment, Oye Ekelemu: Team Managers play a key role in our Circles of Support by ensuring that our social workers feel supported and that high quality practice is delivered to children and families. Team Managers are expected to show strong but compassionate leadership and create a secure team environment of open discussion/challenge whilst allowing systemic practice to flourish. Reporting to a Service Manager, Team Managers in the MASH manage a team of 4-6 Social Workers, Senior Social Workers and Referral Officers. For more information and a full list of duties please download the job description. ABOUT YOU You are a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England - with substantial experience working in a local authority MASH or similar front door service at management level; or considerable experience in a MASH as a senior social worker plus least 2-3 years within management in other services. We're looking for resilient, experienced Team Managers who are passionate about improving children and young people's lives. You pride yourself on supporting and developing people and practice, approaching management with energy and enthusiasm whilst always finding time to lend a sympathetic ear to the social workers in your team. You are an experienced systemic practitioner who takes a creative but pragmatic approach to practice, encouraging high standards in others for the residents that we serve. You're happiest assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families. You already embrace our people-focused values and want to be an active part of Newham Circles of Support. You're not afraid of change. You want a career defining role. You have experience and an understanding of working within a diverse, urban community; and share our ambition and energy in embracing new ways of working. You have high working standards and are conscious of the importance of professional development for yourself and your team. You are always open to learning and to helping others learn so that children and families can benefit from our best practice. 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: 06/05/2024 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. 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 .
May 01, 2024
Full time
Team Manager - Children's Social Work - MASH Job Description TEAM MANAGER - CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE MULTI-AGENCY SAFEGUARDING HUB (MASH) £59,129 to £62,201 pa (includes £5k market supplement) Hybrid working - Newham Dockside E16 2QU Closing date: 06/05/2024 - please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlisted 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 and their families. Our social care services were rated to be GOOD overall by Ofsted , with leadership rated as OUTSTANDING, but we have not stopped striving to be better. 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. Read more about us here ABOUT THE JOB We are currently looking for Team Managers to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). For more information on working within our MASH, please contact Acting Head of MASH and Assessment, Oye Ekelemu: Team Managers play a key role in our Circles of Support by ensuring that our social workers feel supported and that high quality practice is delivered to children and families. Team Managers are expected to show strong but compassionate leadership and create a secure team environment of open discussion/challenge whilst allowing systemic practice to flourish. Reporting to a Service Manager, Team Managers in the MASH manage a team of 4-6 Social Workers, Senior Social Workers and Referral Officers. For more information and a full list of duties please download the job description. ABOUT YOU You are a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England - with substantial experience working in a local authority MASH or similar front door service at management level; or considerable experience in a MASH as a senior social worker plus least 2-3 years within management in other services. We're looking for resilient, experienced Team Managers who are passionate about improving children and young people's lives. You pride yourself on supporting and developing people and practice, approaching management with energy and enthusiasm whilst always finding time to lend a sympathetic ear to the social workers in your team. You are an experienced systemic practitioner who takes a creative but pragmatic approach to practice, encouraging high standards in others for the residents that we serve. You're happiest assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families. You already embrace our people-focused values and want to be an active part of Newham Circles of Support. You're not afraid of change. You want a career defining role. You have experience and an understanding of working within a diverse, urban community; and share our ambition and energy in embracing new ways of working. You have high working standards and are conscious of the importance of professional development for yourself and your team. You are always open to learning and to helping others learn so that children and families can benefit from our best practice. 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: 06/05/2024 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. 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 .
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 have opportunities to join our Children with Disabilities Team based in Guildford. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you. About working in Children with Disabilit y Ambitious about Ability - Our Children with Disabilities (CWD) service embodies our Council vision of no one being left behind. Our child-centred approach sees us working closely with the children and their families to ensure the whole family is supported. We are committed to working in partnership with families to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Our goal is to maximise life chances and opportunities for disabled children and we work closely with our colleagues in adult services to achieve this. We believe strongly in the importance of building positive and consistent relationships between the families we work with and social workers, together with the multidisciplinary team One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice.? We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 13th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
May 01, 2024
Full time
We have opportunities to join our Children with Disabilities Team based in Guildford. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you. About working in Children with Disabilit y Ambitious about Ability - Our Children with Disabilities (CWD) service embodies our Council vision of no one being left behind. Our child-centred approach sees us working closely with the children and their families to ensure the whole family is supported. We are committed to working in partnership with families to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Our goal is to maximise life chances and opportunities for disabled children and we work closely with our colleagues in adult services to achieve this. We believe strongly in the importance of building positive and consistent relationships between the families we work with and social workers, together with the multidisciplinary team One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice.? We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 13th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Community Mental Health Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. About the team This team focusses on working within the community with adults that have mental health concerns. This senior role means supervision of others in the team and acting as the duty senior will be key aspects of the day to day responsibilities. SAM responsibilities are also an expectation in this position. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience with line management in a mental health setting (whether that be community based or inpatient) are all experiences that lends well to this role. What's on offer? £36.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)Hybrid working schemeGreat opportunity to enhance your CV and skillsetParking available nearby/ onsiteEasily accessible via car or public transport For more information, please get in contactKatherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant
May 01, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Community Mental Health Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. About the team This team focusses on working within the community with adults that have mental health concerns. This senior role means supervision of others in the team and acting as the duty senior will be key aspects of the day to day responsibilities. SAM responsibilities are also an expectation in this position. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience with line management in a mental health setting (whether that be community based or inpatient) are all experiences that lends well to this role. What's on offer? £36.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)Hybrid working schemeGreat opportunity to enhance your CV and skillsetParking available nearby/ onsiteEasily accessible via car or public transport For more information, please get in contactKatherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant
Surrey Independent Living Charity
Guildford, Surrey
Job Title: Independent Health Complaints Advocate / Independent Living Adviser Location: Burpham, GU4 7HL Salary: £28,145.78 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours a week Closing Date: 18th May 2024 Surrey Independent Living Charity is a Disabled Person's organisation that provides advocacy, information, advice and support throughout the county of Surrey. We provide a range of services including Independent Health Complaints Advocacy and support to people who are arranging and managing their own health and social care. Are you a great communicator? Do you have experience of working or volunteering in advocacy or providing advice in a community setting and are looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about providing support and information to enable disabled people to live independently in their own homes? Are you a team player but able to work on your own initiative? Do you have strong time management and organisational skills to take on a busy and fast-paced role? As part of our ongoing development, we seek to recruit an Independent Health Complaints Advocate/Independent Living Adviser to join our established team. Our Values SILC believes that everyone can live independently with the right support. At the heart of everything we do is the social model of disability and the concept of full human rights. We believe that these give a basis for treating everyone with respect, understanding and fairness. We also believe that disabled adults, children, older people and carers can learn from and support each other. About the Role: Providing independent health complaints advocacy to people making complaints about the NHS in line with current legislation and guidelines, including writing letters, attending meetings and filling in forms related to complaints. Assisting disabled people funded by social services/the NHS or paying for their own care to set up and successfully manage their care to stay living independently at home. This includes supporting people to employ their own personal assistants to care for them at home, for example: supporting people to set up employment contracts, payroll and relevant insurance. Attending engagement and promotional events to promote our services. Working as part of the team at SILC in order to ensure the delivery of services to the highest possible standard. About You: Experience of health complaints advocacy would be useful but not essential. However, applicants will need to demonstrate that they have some experience of advocacy and/or providing advice or support in a community setting. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. You should be a quick learner and able to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative. You must have strong time management and organisational skills to enable you to work in a busy and fast-paced role. Applicants will also need to demonstrate a good understanding of the Social Model of Disability and the issues facing disabled people. They will also need a commitment to the philosophy of Independent Living and the values underpinning direct payments and personal health budgets. The job is primarily home-based but involves attending regular meetings in Burpham, near Guildford, Surrey, and travelling throughout Surrey so access to own transport is essential. Benefits: 25 days annual leave increasing to a maximum of 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays 5% employer pension and 5% employee contribution Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance Mostly home-based working Additional Information: The closing date for applications is 5th May. However, please note that we will be interviewing for this role on a rolling basis so may end recruitment sooner if a suitable applicant is found. No agencies/sales, please. SILC is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from disabled people and carers. Please note: candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suitable for this job. Please use work, voluntary or personal experiences and examples to tell us how you meet our specification and values and why you should join the SILC team Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Carer Support Coordinator, Carer Support Advisor, Senior Support Worker, Care Management, Support Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Customer Services, Care Advisor, Care Support Coordinator, Independent Living, Vulnerable Adults Carer, Elderly Carer, Support Officer, Care Support Worker, independent advocate, community adviser, disability adviser may also be considered for this role.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Independent Health Complaints Advocate / Independent Living Adviser Location: Burpham, GU4 7HL Salary: £28,145.78 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours a week Closing Date: 18th May 2024 Surrey Independent Living Charity is a Disabled Person's organisation that provides advocacy, information, advice and support throughout the county of Surrey. We provide a range of services including Independent Health Complaints Advocacy and support to people who are arranging and managing their own health and social care. Are you a great communicator? Do you have experience of working or volunteering in advocacy or providing advice in a community setting and are looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about providing support and information to enable disabled people to live independently in their own homes? Are you a team player but able to work on your own initiative? Do you have strong time management and organisational skills to take on a busy and fast-paced role? As part of our ongoing development, we seek to recruit an Independent Health Complaints Advocate/Independent Living Adviser to join our established team. Our Values SILC believes that everyone can live independently with the right support. At the heart of everything we do is the social model of disability and the concept of full human rights. We believe that these give a basis for treating everyone with respect, understanding and fairness. We also believe that disabled adults, children, older people and carers can learn from and support each other. About the Role: Providing independent health complaints advocacy to people making complaints about the NHS in line with current legislation and guidelines, including writing letters, attending meetings and filling in forms related to complaints. Assisting disabled people funded by social services/the NHS or paying for their own care to set up and successfully manage their care to stay living independently at home. This includes supporting people to employ their own personal assistants to care for them at home, for example: supporting people to set up employment contracts, payroll and relevant insurance. Attending engagement and promotional events to promote our services. Working as part of the team at SILC in order to ensure the delivery of services to the highest possible standard. About You: Experience of health complaints advocacy would be useful but not essential. However, applicants will need to demonstrate that they have some experience of advocacy and/or providing advice or support in a community setting. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. You should be a quick learner and able to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative. You must have strong time management and organisational skills to enable you to work in a busy and fast-paced role. Applicants will also need to demonstrate a good understanding of the Social Model of Disability and the issues facing disabled people. They will also need a commitment to the philosophy of Independent Living and the values underpinning direct payments and personal health budgets. The job is primarily home-based but involves attending regular meetings in Burpham, near Guildford, Surrey, and travelling throughout Surrey so access to own transport is essential. Benefits: 25 days annual leave increasing to a maximum of 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays 5% employer pension and 5% employee contribution Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance Mostly home-based working Additional Information: The closing date for applications is 5th May. However, please note that we will be interviewing for this role on a rolling basis so may end recruitment sooner if a suitable applicant is found. No agencies/sales, please. SILC is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from disabled people and carers. Please note: candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suitable for this job. Please use work, voluntary or personal experiences and examples to tell us how you meet our specification and values and why you should join the SILC team Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Carer Support Coordinator, Carer Support Advisor, Senior Support Worker, Care Management, Support Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Customer Services, Care Advisor, Care Support Coordinator, Independent Living, Vulnerable Adults Carer, Elderly Carer, Support Officer, Care Support Worker, independent advocate, community adviser, disability adviser may also be considered for this role.
This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £34,356 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This role offers hybrid working which includes some time working from home, visiting the families we support and working in the office. We are excited to tell you about some great opportunities within our fantastic Inclusion service for five new members of staff to join us as Senior Inclusion Officers specialising in Elective Home Education. We're looking for people with drive, great communication skills and initiative to help us in our mission to ensure that no-one is left behind. This is a challenging, but genuinely rewarding area of work where you will have a direct impact on the educational outcomes of Surrey's children and young people. There are roles available in the following locations: Quadrant Court, 35 Guildford Road, Woking, GU22 7QQ covering North West and South West SurreyWoodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF covering South East SurreyDakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0YP covering North East Surrey Rewards and benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and 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 About the team There are four small, friendly and diverse Inclusion teams across the county and you'll be able to select your preferred location as part of your application. The teams are made up of colleagues with varied employment history including teachers, police officers, youth workers, social workers and mental health roles. The Elective Home Education Inclusion Officers work not only as part of the Inclusion Service but also work as a cohesive, county wide team. We offer a thorough induction which includes a dedicated mentor to help you along the way. All Officers have a supervisor and a line manager, so there is always lots of support and guidance on hand. Our teams are cohesive and provide ongoing peer support. There are lots of opportunities to develop in the role with ongoing training and CPD opportunities in specific areas of interest. Additionally, there are often opportunities to progress within the service to more senior positions. About the role In this role, you will be responsible for liaising between home, schools and other agencies, in order to fulfil the Local Authorities duties around Home Education and to improve the outcomes for Electively Home Educated children. Working as part of the Inclusion Service you will support parents to fulfil their legal responsibility of ensuring that their child is in receipt of an education in line with their age, aptitude and ability. This will involve liaising with schools, parents and other relevant professionals to ensure parents are aware of their rights and responsibilities as home educators. Working closely with Electively Home Educated families and other relevant professionals, as well as the Inclusion Service, your role will be to support families in the community and signpost to other services and required. You will need an understanding of the statutory nature of Elective Home Education and be responsible for producing reports, providing data, recording visits and referring to other agencies. You will also advise schools and the Inclusion Service on best practice regarding Elective Home Education. Shortlisting criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Knowledge of the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 Education Act 1996, Children Act 1989 & 2004, and all recent legislation in respect of education safeguarding, children missing education, and working together to keep children safe Significant experience of working with parents, children and families and in a multi-agency setting Significant experience of preparation and maintenance of records Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as you will need to be comfortable and confident communicating with parents, children and other professionals Ability to cope with confrontational and challenging situations Ability to apply and maintain a high level of judgement and decision making in challenging or complex situations Please note, you must be willing and able to travel extensively around the county to meet the demands of the role The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12th May 2024 with interviews planned for 22nd and 23rd May 2024. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. 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 full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £34,356 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This role offers hybrid working which includes some time working from home, visiting the families we support and working in the office. We are excited to tell you about some great opportunities within our fantastic Inclusion service for five new members of staff to join us as Senior Inclusion Officers specialising in Elective Home Education. We're looking for people with drive, great communication skills and initiative to help us in our mission to ensure that no-one is left behind. This is a challenging, but genuinely rewarding area of work where you will have a direct impact on the educational outcomes of Surrey's children and young people. There are roles available in the following locations: Quadrant Court, 35 Guildford Road, Woking, GU22 7QQ covering North West and South West SurreyWoodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF covering South East SurreyDakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0YP covering North East Surrey Rewards and benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and 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 About the team There are four small, friendly and diverse Inclusion teams across the county and you'll be able to select your preferred location as part of your application. The teams are made up of colleagues with varied employment history including teachers, police officers, youth workers, social workers and mental health roles. The Elective Home Education Inclusion Officers work not only as part of the Inclusion Service but also work as a cohesive, county wide team. We offer a thorough induction which includes a dedicated mentor to help you along the way. All Officers have a supervisor and a line manager, so there is always lots of support and guidance on hand. Our teams are cohesive and provide ongoing peer support. There are lots of opportunities to develop in the role with ongoing training and CPD opportunities in specific areas of interest. Additionally, there are often opportunities to progress within the service to more senior positions. About the role In this role, you will be responsible for liaising between home, schools and other agencies, in order to fulfil the Local Authorities duties around Home Education and to improve the outcomes for Electively Home Educated children. Working as part of the Inclusion Service you will support parents to fulfil their legal responsibility of ensuring that their child is in receipt of an education in line with their age, aptitude and ability. This will involve liaising with schools, parents and other relevant professionals to ensure parents are aware of their rights and responsibilities as home educators. Working closely with Electively Home Educated families and other relevant professionals, as well as the Inclusion Service, your role will be to support families in the community and signpost to other services and required. You will need an understanding of the statutory nature of Elective Home Education and be responsible for producing reports, providing data, recording visits and referring to other agencies. You will also advise schools and the Inclusion Service on best practice regarding Elective Home Education. Shortlisting criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Knowledge of the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 Education Act 1996, Children Act 1989 & 2004, and all recent legislation in respect of education safeguarding, children missing education, and working together to keep children safe Significant experience of working with parents, children and families and in a multi-agency setting Significant experience of preparation and maintenance of records Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as you will need to be comfortable and confident communicating with parents, children and other professionals Ability to cope with confrontational and challenging situations Ability to apply and maintain a high level of judgement and decision making in challenging or complex situations Please note, you must be willing and able to travel extensively around the county to meet the demands of the role The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12th May 2024 with interviews planned for 22nd and 23rd May 2024. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. 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.
Casual Emergency Duty Team Officer (Non-AMHP) How you'll make a difference You can make a difference by offering effective emergency social work services to four Local Authorities, outside normal working hours, where you will make sound judgements in a variety of challenging situations. You will be working within a small team of Senior Practitioners, where you will receive contacts from the public and other professionals regarding social care issues across Bristol, BANES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, which require an urgent response. What will you be doing? You will be working within a small team of EDT Social Workers and Duty Team Manager, where you will receive contacts from the public and other professionals regarding social care issues, which require an urgent response. Your shift rota will comprise of the following: Early shift 8.45am - 5.15pm (Saturday /Sunday /Bank Holidays) Late shift 14.00 - 22.30 (Saturdays) Late Shift 12.00 - 20.30 (Sundays & Bank Holidays) There will be opportunities to pick up alternative shifts once experienced in EDT work. The expectation is you will be available for a minimum of one shift per month depending on where the need is required early /late shifts. It is also expected that you will be available for one bank holiday shift per year as required. You will be demonstrating your knowledge of legislation and statutory duties under the Children Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act and other relevant legislation and responding accordingly. You will be up to date with good practice in all areas of social work and this will determine your action. You will be aware of service and policy objectives and carry out action consistent with meeting those objectives. You will work jointly with other agencies and statutory bodies (e.g. Police, Health etc.) and maintain good working relationships with those agencies. You will complete all necessary forms, including maintaining a log of all calls received, indicating the action taken and ensuring that details are reported to the appropriate duty desk. What we need from you You will hold a recognised professional Social Work qualification, e.g Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. You will have relevant post-qualifying experience in either Child or adult Safeguarding issues or Mental Health, plus extensive experience of dealing with complex cases. You will be able to undertake complex risk assessments of children, families and adults and to implement risk management plans or care packages, through effective communication both verbally and in writing. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance . What's special here is the strength of the team ethos . We are a relatively small local authority, so managers know staff well. They can plan their services to ensure teams have manageable caseloads and have effective supervision so feel supported to make decisions which are right for the children and young people they work with. We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work, and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! You will also be paid an out of hours shift allowance of 26%. For more information, please contact Gretta Perkins via email . Job Description
May 01, 2024
Full time
Casual Emergency Duty Team Officer (Non-AMHP) How you'll make a difference You can make a difference by offering effective emergency social work services to four Local Authorities, outside normal working hours, where you will make sound judgements in a variety of challenging situations. You will be working within a small team of Senior Practitioners, where you will receive contacts from the public and other professionals regarding social care issues across Bristol, BANES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, which require an urgent response. What will you be doing? You will be working within a small team of EDT Social Workers and Duty Team Manager, where you will receive contacts from the public and other professionals regarding social care issues, which require an urgent response. Your shift rota will comprise of the following: Early shift 8.45am - 5.15pm (Saturday /Sunday /Bank Holidays) Late shift 14.00 - 22.30 (Saturdays) Late Shift 12.00 - 20.30 (Sundays & Bank Holidays) There will be opportunities to pick up alternative shifts once experienced in EDT work. The expectation is you will be available for a minimum of one shift per month depending on where the need is required early /late shifts. It is also expected that you will be available for one bank holiday shift per year as required. You will be demonstrating your knowledge of legislation and statutory duties under the Children Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act and other relevant legislation and responding accordingly. You will be up to date with good practice in all areas of social work and this will determine your action. You will be aware of service and policy objectives and carry out action consistent with meeting those objectives. You will work jointly with other agencies and statutory bodies (e.g. Police, Health etc.) and maintain good working relationships with those agencies. You will complete all necessary forms, including maintaining a log of all calls received, indicating the action taken and ensuring that details are reported to the appropriate duty desk. What we need from you You will hold a recognised professional Social Work qualification, e.g Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. You will have relevant post-qualifying experience in either Child or adult Safeguarding issues or Mental Health, plus extensive experience of dealing with complex cases. You will be able to undertake complex risk assessments of children, families and adults and to implement risk management plans or care packages, through effective communication both verbally and in writing. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance . What's special here is the strength of the team ethos . We are a relatively small local authority, so managers know staff well. They can plan their services to ensure teams have manageable caseloads and have effective supervision so feel supported to make decisions which are right for the children and young people they work with. We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work, and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! You will also be paid an out of hours shift allowance of 26%. For more information, please contact Gretta Perkins via email . Job Description