A local specialist education provider is now seeking a patient and compassionate person to join their team as a Learning Support Worker.This campus offers a dedicated, bright and fun learning environment for children and young people with a broad range of specialist needs – including medical, sensory and communication – to thrive across their full education journey.You’ll support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom and help students to access and enjoy learning materials/opportunities as fully and independently as possible.You will be fully trained and supported to carry out your duties, with a clear pathway for professional development, in a positive and person-centred setting.Due to the nature of the role, there will be aspects of personal care included in your daily tasks.This is a permanent position for a Learning Support Worker.(39 weeks per year, 40h per week).Part-time hours may be considered. Person specification:
(Desirable) Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker(Desirable) Experience working within a school and/or college(Desirable) Experience working with children and young people across a range of ages(Desirable) Experience working with people who are autistic / require specialist support such as for communication needs
Benefits and enhancements include (pro rata for TTO):
Comprehensive induction programme and great further learning and development supportAccess to varied discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card and a dedicated benefits platformEmployee Assistance Programme plus additional health and wellbeing tools, such as online GP services, counselling, financial advice and moreHealth Cash PlanLife Assurance coverCycle-to-Work schemeAnd more!....Read more...
A local specialist education provider is now seeking a patient and compassionate person to join their team as a Learning Support Worker.This campus offers a dedicated, bright and fun learning environment for children and young people with a broad range of specialist needs – including medical, sensory and communication – to thrive across their full education journey.You’ll support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom and help students to access and enjoy learning materials/opportunities as fully and independently as possible.You will be fully trained and supported to carry out your duties, with a clear pathway for professional development, in a positive and person-centred setting.Due to the nature of the role, there will be aspects of personal care included in your daily tasks.This is a permanent position for a Learning Support Worker.(39 weeks per year, 40h per week).Part-time hours may be considered. Person specification:
(Desirable) Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker(Desirable) Experience working within a school and/or college(Desirable) Experience working with children and young people across a range of ages(Desirable) Experience working with people who are autistic / require specialist support such as for communication needs
Benefits and enhancements include (pro rata for TTO):
Comprehensive induction programme and great further learning and development supportAccess to varied discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card and a dedicated benefits platformEmployee Assistance Programme plus additional health and wellbeing tools, such as online GP services, counselling, financial advice and moreHealth Cash PlanLife Assurance coverCycle-to-Work schemeAnd more!....Read more...
We are looking for a Social Worker to join an Adults Team
This role requires a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a permanent contract/s.
About the Team
This team responds to emergencies by carrying out assessments and reviews. Responsibilities in the team would include providing direct advice and assistance when required, using a range of resources to promote the wellbeing of the service user whist delivering high standards of social care practice.
About you
A degree qualifies Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with adults. You will have the ability to work as part of a multi-agency team. You’ll be familiar with the principles of the MCA Act and be able to apply where appropriate.
What’s on offer
£32 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Full time hours
Diverse and professional working environment
Continuous support from the management team
For more information, please get in touch
Rodrique Burnett – Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07436399975
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to the Team manager on performance.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working pattern.
Parking available on site
Opportunity to progress court experience
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
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A local specialist education provider is now seeking a patient and compassionate person to join their team as a Teaching Assistant.This campus offers a dedicated, bright and fun learning environment for children and young people with a broad range of specialist needs – including medical, sensory and communication – to thrive across their full education journey.You’ll support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom and help students to access and enjoy learning materials/opportunities as fully and independently as possible.You will be fully trained and supported to carry out your duties, with a clear pathway for professional development, in a positive and person-centred setting.Due to the nature of the role, there will be aspects of personal care included in your daily tasks.This is a permanent position for a Teaching Assistant.(39 weeks per year, 40h per week).Part-time hours may be considered. Person specification:
(Desirable) Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker(Desirable) Experience working within a school and/or college(Desirable) Experience working with children and young people across a range of ages(Desirable) Experience working with people who are autistic / require specialist support such as for communication needs
Benefits and enhancements include (pro rata for TTO):
Comprehensive induction programme and great further learning and development supportAccess to varied discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card and a dedicated benefits platformEmployee Assistance Programme plus additional health and wellbeing tools, such as online GP services, counselling, financial advice and moreHealth Cash PlanLife Assurance coverCycle-to-Work schemeAnd more!....Read more...
A local specialist education provider is now seeking a patient and compassionate person to join their team as a Teaching Assistant.This campus offers a dedicated, bright and fun learning environment for children and young people with a broad range of specialist needs – including medical, sensory and communication – to thrive across their full education journey.You’ll support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom and help students to access and enjoy learning materials/opportunities as fully and independently as possible.You will be fully trained and supported to carry out your duties, with a clear pathway for professional development, in a positive and person-centred setting.Due to the nature of the role, there will be aspects of personal care included in your daily tasks.This is a permanent position for a Teaching Assistant.(39 weeks per year, 40h per week).Part-time hours may be considered. Person specification:
(Desirable) Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker(Desirable) Experience working within a school and/or college(Desirable) Experience working with children and young people across a range of ages(Desirable) Experience working with people who are autistic / require specialist support such as for communication needs
Benefits and enhancements include (pro rata for TTO):
Comprehensive induction programme and great further learning and development supportAccess to varied discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card and a dedicated benefits platformEmployee Assistance Programme plus additional health and wellbeing tools, such as online GP services, counselling, financial advice and moreHealth Cash PlanLife Assurance coverCycle-to-Work schemeAnd more!....Read more...
We are recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to join a Children with Disabilities Team in the Merseyside area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £44,075
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team directly works with children and young people and their families whom have a permanent disability or a life-limiting illness. They provide counselling, advice and support for children and their parents. The team also makes alternative care plans such as family placement, respite, and specialist placement.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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Main Duties
To support the Participation team (Participation Lead and Participation Officers) in developing opportunities for children and young people to have their voice heard including surveys, forums and consultation events, ensuring children and young people have a variety of ways to be involved.
Support with the marketing and promotion of the Participation Service ensuring young people have access to up-to-date information via different communication method such as newsletters, social media and online platforms.
Support the delivery of a programme of participation events and activities for children and young people to promote engagement including Summer Activity sessions, Care Leavers Week and Christmas Celebrations:
Promote and develop the participation of children and young people who wish to become involved with or are currently involved in participation activities.
Maintain regular contact with children and young people, encouraging and valuing their contributions and keeping them informed of developments and outcomes of their involvement.
Support the Cared For and Care Experienced Councils, including the recruitment, of new members, facilitating meetings and organising opportunities for young people to meet with other cared for and care experienced children and young people.
Support young people to meet regularly with managers and senior leaders to have their views heard by decision makers.
Work with Carers, Children's Social Care Staff and other professionals to encourage active participation by all children and young people, ensuring sessions are inclusive and those that are heard to reach (e.g. those living out of borough, children with complex needs or for whom English is a second language) are given the opportunity to participate.
Support the involvement of young people in participation programmes such as Co-Inspectors, Youth interview panels and delivering training to professionals.
Be responsible for maintaining accurate information relating to the participation service.
To report safeguarding issues to the Participation Lead.
Attend regular supervision sessions.
Make use of all available learning and development opportunities.
To undertake any other duties as directed to meet the needs of the service.
Training:
Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard
The training will be delivered at the workplace
Training Outcome:
Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract
Job-seeking support is also included
Employer Description:Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment - We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.20 hours per day on a flexitime basis) and will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Applications are invited from committed and experienced Registered Nurses, Social Workers or Allied Health Professionals with current or recent Safeguarding experience to join the Adult Safeguarding Team as Specialist Practitioner / Investigating Officer on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.You will be working directly with adults at risk and their families within at least one of the arenas of; Mental Health & Learning Disability, Community Health & Social Care or Hospital & Acute. Reporting to the Head of Adult Safeguarding, as one of three Safeguarding Practitioners you will;- work within a multi-agency specialist safeguarding team, made up of staff with a range of core professional backgrounds- undertake statutory functions related to adult safeguarding including attending a weekly Multi-agency Safeguarding Referral Decision Hub, undertaking Duty to Inquire visits and undertaking formal safeguarding investigations.- provide expert advice on safeguarding issues, policies, procedures, and practice to ensure safeguarding is seen as a priority within all aspects of working practice- to ensure diversity within the role, you will support with peer supervision and the delivering and facilitating of safeguarding training alongside other appropriate and applicable training to both colleagues and other professionals.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 7 salary range is £55,578 to £73,085 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS or UK Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare; their Safeguarding service ensures excellent care, supported by Practitioners recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements: - Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with full UK professional registration, as applicable.- Post-qualification training in Adult Safeguarding- An in-depth understanding of the statutory processes, regulations, and guidance to support the safeguarding and protection of adults. - Current or recent senior Band 6 UK experience in a Safeguarding role- The ability to advocate for vulnerable adults and ensure that they have a meaningful voice, are listened to, and are involved in planning services and have individual packages of care. - Previous experience of chairing meetings. - Previous experience in leading safeguarding adult / Adult Protection Investigations - Be prepared to work in an evolving Adult Safeguarding Team, demonstrating flexibility in a changing working environment. - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a local multi-agency partnership to deliver effective safeguarding. - Experience in developing policies, procedures, and protocols relating to vulnerable adults, and their families.- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal with complex and challenging situations in a calm and diplomatic manner. - Experienced providing training and supervision for less experienced social workers, support workers and student social workers- Be in possession of a clean and current car driving licence; own vehicle required, (mileage expensed at full rate)The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000*- A generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
