JOB 791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work Full Time based in Waltham Forest. The salary for this Supervising Social Worker job is up to £52,574 per annum. Main duties: Conduct statutory and/or complex/specialist assessments of foster carer's capacity to care or continue to care for children within NMS and regulatory timescales. To work in partnership with Looked After Children's Social Workers to provide placements that meets their needs. Provide advice and make recommendations based on up-to-date knowledge and analysis/evaluation of information. Manage escalated or complex customer issues within the relevant area. Plan, deliver and oversee programmes or packages or care and/or support or other interventions for a complex caseload. Monitor and review cases. Provide professional expert advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies in supporting children and young people. Contribute to the development of service plans to meet strategic business goals. Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children and young people's interests are supported. Maintain properly documented case files, records and information. Prepare standard reports as required. Mentor and support others in their development. Research developments in relevant area. Collate process and analyse information/data. Translate outputs into advisory reports/documents/actions as appropriate. Lead on the development, implementation, maintenance and management of systems, policies, procedures and/or standards within area of responsibility. Work closely with others to support/manage the development and delivery of improvements in processes and procedures. Co-operate with and support colleagues. Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this. Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others and report any potential hazards or unsafe practices. Requirements of this Supervising Social Worker job: A Social Work Qualification or equivalent. Have a good understanding of relevant legislation. Registered or eligible for registration. Past Fostering Experience. Contact: This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
JOB 791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work Full Time based in Waltham Forest. The salary for this Supervising Social Worker job is up to £52,574 per annum. Main duties: Conduct statutory and/or complex/specialist assessments of foster carer's capacity to care or continue to care for children within NMS and regulatory timescales. To work in partnership with Looked After Children's Social Workers to provide placements that meets their needs. Provide advice and make recommendations based on up-to-date knowledge and analysis/evaluation of information. Manage escalated or complex customer issues within the relevant area. Plan, deliver and oversee programmes or packages or care and/or support or other interventions for a complex caseload. Monitor and review cases. Provide professional expert advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies in supporting children and young people. Contribute to the development of service plans to meet strategic business goals. Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children and young people's interests are supported. Maintain properly documented case files, records and information. Prepare standard reports as required. Mentor and support others in their development. Research developments in relevant area. Collate process and analyse information/data. Translate outputs into advisory reports/documents/actions as appropriate. Lead on the development, implementation, maintenance and management of systems, policies, procedures and/or standards within area of responsibility. Work closely with others to support/manage the development and delivery of improvements in processes and procedures. Co-operate with and support colleagues. Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this. Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others and report any potential hazards or unsafe practices. Requirements of this Supervising Social Worker job: A Social Work Qualification or equivalent. Have a good understanding of relevant legislation. Registered or eligible for registration. Past Fostering Experience. Contact: This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
JOB db742659 Job Title: Assistant Team Manager - Children with Disabilities Location: Kent, UK Salary: £51,807 - £56,615 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Assistant Team Manager to join our Children with Disabilities Team in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, supporting social workers in delivering high-quality services for children and families. With a competitive salary of £51,807 - £56,615 , this full-time position offers stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities. Perks and Benefits Full-Time Stability: Secure a permanent role with room for career progression Professional Development: Access to comprehensive training and leadership programmes Career Growth: Opportunities to move forward within a thriving and supportive service Work-Life Balance: Flexible, balanced working practices and generous holiday entitlement Supportive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values collaboration and innovation Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and coach a team of social workers, supporting both experienced and newly qualified staff Drive service improvements to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families Build strong partnerships with council services and external agencies for effective service delivery Contribute to delivering the council's vision for Children's Social Care Promote flexible and balanced working practices to ensure high-quality services Uphold the Council's Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy to prevent discrimination Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the Council's policies Support the prevention of crime and disorder in line with Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 Qualifications and Experience Essential: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England Management qualification or proven managerial experience Practice Educator (Stage 1 and 2) Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children's services Supervising social workers and managing team/individual performance Child protection and court work experience Supporting NQSWs and student placements Skilled in managing complexity and risk of harm Familiarity with Signs of Safety (or willingness to train) Strong background in strengths-based and relationship-focused practice
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
JOB db742659 Job Title: Assistant Team Manager - Children with Disabilities Location: Kent, UK Salary: £51,807 - £56,615 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Assistant Team Manager to join our Children with Disabilities Team in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, supporting social workers in delivering high-quality services for children and families. With a competitive salary of £51,807 - £56,615 , this full-time position offers stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities. Perks and Benefits Full-Time Stability: Secure a permanent role with room for career progression Professional Development: Access to comprehensive training and leadership programmes Career Growth: Opportunities to move forward within a thriving and supportive service Work-Life Balance: Flexible, balanced working practices and generous holiday entitlement Supportive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values collaboration and innovation Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and coach a team of social workers, supporting both experienced and newly qualified staff Drive service improvements to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families Build strong partnerships with council services and external agencies for effective service delivery Contribute to delivering the council's vision for Children's Social Care Promote flexible and balanced working practices to ensure high-quality services Uphold the Council's Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy to prevent discrimination Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the Council's policies Support the prevention of crime and disorder in line with Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 Qualifications and Experience Essential: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England Management qualification or proven managerial experience Practice Educator (Stage 1 and 2) Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children's services Supervising social workers and managing team/individual performance Child protection and court work experience Supporting NQSWs and student placements Skilled in managing complexity and risk of harm Familiarity with Signs of Safety (or willingness to train) Strong background in strengths-based and relationship-focused practice
