A recently CQC 'Good' rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for an Senior Social Worker, within their ADULTS LOCALITY SERVICE.
You will:
Contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Adult Social Care service in an efficient manner. Responsible for professional supervision and overseeing a small number of social care staff ensuring good practice within the service which includes training, coaching and mentoring skills.
You will also provide oversight, professional advice and guidance to the team whilst maintaining a complex case load and demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of individuals.
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £51,100 per annum
Contributory Pension Scheme
Progression Opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details....Read more...
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team
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 take responsibility for managing a caseload of more complex and higher need cases within a child looked after and care proceedings context. You will be required to take the appropriate course of action when working to support children and their families. You will also support other practitioners in the team through mentoring, advice, support, and occasional shadowing on visits or for meetings.
You will have a proficient ability to communicate in English and be able to influence others to help coordinate services and supports in the best way possible to keep children as safe and well cared for as possible.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
Up to £42.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working arrangements.
Parking available onsite
An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood....Read more...
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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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.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £42.00 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
07442 576 906
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team
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 take responsibility for managing a caseload of more complex and higher need cases within a child looked after and care proceedings context. You will be required to take the appropriate course of action when working to support children and their families. You will also support other practitioners in the team through mentoring, advice, support, and occasional shadowing on visits or for meetings.
You will have a proficient ability to communicate in English and be able to influence others to help coordinate services and supports in the best way possible to keep children as safe and well cared for as possible.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working arrangements.
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906....Read more...
A national leader in community health services has new and exciting Pharmacist opportunities in North Wales, supporting local people through the provision of outstanding pharmacy and enhanced community care.A trusted provider of accessible healthcare and a long-standing partner of the National Health Service, the team is committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care.As a Pharmacist, you will provide expert medication dispensing, tailored health advice, and advanced clinical services within a branch that suits both your preferences and lifestyle, choosing from locations including:
LlandudnoBethesdaHolyheadDenbighAbergely
Joining the team means access to a sector-leading incentive, benefits, and CPD resource package.Newly qualified Pharmacists will also benefit from enhanced professional support through an RPS-accredited foundation programme, providing the ideal platform to launch a successful early career.This is a permanent, full-time role, with flexibility considered depending on branch needs.Person Specification:
(Essential) Accredited MPharm degree, OSPAP or equivalent(Essential) Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacist
Benefits / Enhancements Include:
Relocation supportSkilled Worker visa sponsorship available (subject to eligibility)Potential flexibility with working hoursEnhanced annual leave package + options to buy/sell leave + long service enhancementsEnhanced pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12%Ongoing learning and development opportunities, supported by an award-winning teamPaid GPhC fees and professional indemnity insuranceEmployee discount, salary sacrifice and third-party retail & leisure discount schemesHRT prescription costs reimbursedAnd 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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Job Title: Recruitment Consultant (On-site)Location: Swindon Pay Rate: £13.94 p/hExperience: Previous experience in logistics & recruitment is essential Hours: Full time opportunity (40 hours per week) on a rotational shift pattern: week 1 05:30-14:30week 2 13:30-22:30Nexus People are currently recruiting for an on-site Recruitment Consultant, to be based at their busy client location in Swindon. You will have previous experience working in Recruitment as an On-site Consultant, ideally working in the Logistics sector.Working as a Recruitment Consultant:You will be based at our client's Distribution Centre in Swindon and the role will include: Working in the recruitment office and in the WarehouseDealing with all aspects of Recruitment, from attraction to on boarding Managing interviews & assessments and proactively maintaining a pool of available candidates (you should be confident speaking to large groups of people)Completing all compliance & referencing checks, in line with company policyUtilising internal systemsTicket Systems (IT requests, Marketing requests, Purchase Order Numbers etc)Payroll Management SystemsTime & Attendance Systems Data collation/reportingTracking worker attendanceCreating Reports Working with databases Meetings/briefings with different client teams (Operations, HR, Health & Safety etc)You should be confident dealing with a variety of people, from Warehouse Managers to Warehouse OperativesMicrosoft Office Packages (Excel, Outlook) experienced.Own transport required - You must be able to travel to the site (SN3)The Working Hours of a Recruitment Consultant:We are looking for people with a recruitment background who understand the requirement for flexibility when it comes to working hours and days. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern - week 1 05:30-14:30, week 2 13:30-22:30) but there will be times when you may be required to do additional hours, during the busier periods. What are we looking for in an On-site Recruitment Consultant? You will be: Proactive and efficient Positive and helpful Able to prioritise large workloads accordingly Able to seek advice when unsure & are not afraid to ask for help when needed Committed to your own personal & professional development Able to work under pressureUnafraid to roll your sleeves up and get stuck into all aspects of recruitment You will have excellent communication skills and your IT and Computer knowledge will be good too. You may be asked to be on call when out of the office, so the ability to deal with issues promptly and professionally is required. Interested?If you have proven experience in the Logistics sector, working in on-site recruitment and you are looking for a new challenge, this could be perfect for you. To be considered for this role, you must apply to this advert on-line. Your details will be logged in our secure recruitment system and a member of the team will contact you ASAP.....Read more...
Working primarily on the library floor, this campus-based post acts as a first point of help and advice for library users, helping them access and use our extensive range of printed and electronic resources. Duties include managing the library environment, ensuring health and safety procedures are observed, ensuring students observe the Library Code of Conduct, liaising with security, reporting, and progressing maintenance issues and defects relating to the building, its environmental controls and equipment on all floors.
You will contribute towards staffing the library Help Desk and Reception desk, other service points and front-line duties as required.
As part of the library team, you will assist in the delivery of a high quality, customer focused library and open access IT services, which support the teaching and learning, and research activities of the University as well as promoting use of the library and its resources.
You will also be required to participate in shelving activities and demonstrate an understanding of manual handling guidelines, which will be required when lifting heavy items. The postholder will participate in administrative duties including data input, carrying out admin processes, meeting and greeting users.
This will also include dealing with enquiries face to face, via email and our ticketing systems, over the phone and via other support mechanisms as utilised by new department name in the future, taking part in promotional and training events to ensure an excellent customer experience for library users.
The Customer Support Assistant will work closely with the Drill Hall Library Team in a variety of ways to help them enhance the customer experience.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
This role is 27 hours per week, with 5 hours per day spread over 4 days, and one dedicated study day of 7 hours. Actual working days / times to be agreed as per the needs of the service.
Deliver an excellent customer experience including assisting users on how to use library resources and equipment.
Participate in roaming support to help our users become confident and independent users of the resources available to them.
Assist users with directional and initial information enquiries.
Provide front-line support using the Library Management System to carry out various tasks and reports, assist users with the operation of library equipment and resources, and attend to basic problems, reporting faults as appropriate to ensure that our users have an excellent customer experience.
Assist with the day-to-day operations of services and space, keeping the space in good order through regular tidying, shelving and filing, in accordance with best health and safety practice and security guidelines.
Support the Library Student Worker Team (LITSAs), helping to coordinate and monitor their work and activities so that all front-line tasks are undertaken.
Perform daily checks of the study environment, fixtures and fittings, reporting issues to the relevant department and ensuring these are seen through to completion.
Support users with routine use of IT, such as using basic software, LapSafe laptop loans, printing and Wi-Fi.
Proactively monitor and manage library bookable spaces including Group Study Rooms, dealing with these in a prompt manner.
Uphold Information and Library Services policies and procedures.
Participate in Library Services meetings and support Information and Library Services-wide projects, groups and activities as required.
Other duties arising from the needs of the service.
Training:The apprentice will receive full on the job training from the employer as well as 20% off the job training, they will also have access to a full wrap around service from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice can progress to a team leader role if desired once they have completed their apprenticeship.Employer Description: University of Greenwich, a modern university with three campuses in London and Kent. Working Hours :Hours will be confirmed at the interview stage .Skills: IT skills,Customer care skills,Communication skills,Organisation skills,Administrative skills....Read more...
To assist customers with activities of daily living as per an initial assessment and ‘MyLife My Choices’ support plan completed by the Team Manager and agreed with the customer. Principle duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Duties are varied and personalised to the customer’s needs such as:
To general housekeeping e.g. cooking, shopping, domestic duties etc, and helping customers to maintain all aspects of their domestic lives
To providing help with all aspects of personal care
To assisting customers in the administration of medication if required
To facilitate socialisation and participation in community activities e.g. visiting family/friends, walks, cinema/theatre, meals out, going for a drive (where required), reading etc.
To monitoring and recording of achievement of goals and outcomes on customer support notes
To liaise with customers, families, friends, advocates, external agencies and the management team to provide a consistent approach that meets the individual needs of each customer
To support customers when raising issues or complaints
To signpost customers to relevant agencies/organisations
To empathise and actively listen in a sensitive manner accessing appropriate additional support where necessary
To support customers to access appropriate health care provision enabling them to make an informed choice regarding any prescribed treatment, seeking advice where necessary
To create opportunities for customers to develop, establish and maintain personal relationships and social networks, which encourage greater participation and integration in their chosen communities
To mentor colleagues.
To carry out duties in line with the customer support plan and your job description.
The Employee would be expected to:
To preserve independence and dignity of the customer
To manage personal care with both dignity and respect
To report any changes/issues concerning the customer to their Team Manager
To be proactive in observing changes in a customer’s condition; take action to report and rectify faults
To read and abide by the support plan set out in the customer’s support plan and risk assessment
To support the completion of administrative tasks such as record keeping in relation to customer’s daily support notes, ‘My Life My choices’ and activity risk assessments
To undertake sleep-in duties, which may form part of their core duties
To support and understand each individual customer’s needs; valuing colleagues
To report back any areas of risk, not previously identified, to the Team Manager
To maintain confidentiality and committing not to divulge information to third parties unless consent to share information has been given in writing and agreed
To work in accordance with your job description/contract of employment and any policies/procedures and guidelines of The Oaklea Trust and the Care Quality Commission
To promote equality and diversity
To work in accordance with the Health & Safety Act 1974
To provide safe, effective high quality care and report any concerns as per Safeguarding procedures
To contribute to the overall development of the Oaklea team and promote a positive image of the customers and The Oaklea Trust.
To participate in e-learning/training courses/seminars held internally and by outside agencies
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, but a reflection of the present requirements of the role. The actual job content will be subject to periodic review on discussion with the post holder.Training:
Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
Diploma in Care level 2
Maths and English Functional Skills if required - if not required, Maths and English upskill will still be provided but you do not need to sit an exam
Preparation for End Point Assessment
Delivery method and location to be confirmed
Training Outcome:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to continue their learning by progressing to the next level qualification and permanent employment.
Employer Description:We are a charity based in Cumbria, Lancashire, County Durham & Northumberland. We support disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adults.Working Hours :Initially the role will be working Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, but as the role progresses you will work shifts. Working hours will vary depending on the customer’s needs and availability of the employee.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
