Migrant Locality Worker
Job Description:
Oxfordshire County Council are seeking a Migrant Locality Worker to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to migrant individuals and families within the locality. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, and will run until March 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
To act as a named link worker to schools/Early Years settings and health settings within a locality. Offering advice and support on delivering Early Help and improving outcomes for children and their families via regular visits/review meetings
To provide named conversations to locality settings/partners to discuss Strength & Needs, Team Around Family Meetings and give information on other supports in the community for a particular child/ren
Requirements:
Professional Qualification at Level 4 or above in a relevant Subject field and/or practice experience
Knowledge and experience of Early Help – Early Help Assessment/Team Around The Family Processes
Application Process:
If you are interested in this Migrant Locality Worker role, please submit your CV
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Family Support Worker - Children in Care - Nottingham Are you a passionate, dedicated Family Support Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Family Support Worker to join a Children in Care team based in Nottingham.Umbrella Rate: £15.79 per hour Duration: 3 months initiallyHours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, 37 hrs/weekFamily Support Worker role: Full JD Available
Direct work with Children, Young People and their FamiliesFacilitate and supervise family time with looked after children and their familiesMake an observation of the family time for social workers assessmentWork with the families to resolve any behavioural and emotional issues that may arise from ContactImmediately report and record any safeguarding concernsProvide advice and guidance to parents where needed on things such as child development, guidance on playBuild strong and trusting working relationships with the children, families and all staffEnsure that the Child’s Contact Record is complete with sufficient informationMaintain records of work and write reportsAttend meetings, reviews and conferences where necessary
Essential Requirements
Relevant professional qualificationMust have experience as an Early Help/Family support worker holding and working through a caseloadMust have experience completing Team around the family meetings and Early Help AssessmentsExperience of writing and producing reportsExcellent communication skills, both written and interpersonalExcellent time management and organisational skillsYou Must Have Right to Live & Work in the UKEnhanced DBS registered to the update service
We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Family Support Worker friends or colleagues.If you are a Family Support Worker and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on 0208 514 9110 and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on, sammyd@4recruitmentservices.com Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.....Read more...
EDT Social Worker
Job Title: Social Worker - Emergency Duty Team
Location: Oxford
Salary: £43,421 - £46,464 plus 15% out of hours allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
Oxfordshire County Council are looking for an Children’s EDT Social Worker to join their team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for providing support and assistance to vulnerable individuals and families in crisis situations. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide a range of services, including assessments, interventions, and safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities
Responding to emergency situations and providing support to vulnerable individuals and families
Conducting assessments and providing appropriate interventions
Working with other agencies to ensure the best outcomes for service users
Providing support and advice to colleagues and other professionals
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
Requirements
A recognised Social Work qualification
Registration with Social Work England
Experience working in a similar role, preferably within an Emergency Duty Team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
How to Apply
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Childrens Social Worker
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Childrens Social Worker for the Safeguarding Team in Northamptonshire.
We are looking for a Childrens Social Worker to hold case’s that have been transferred from Duty and Assessment Team at the first Initial Child Protection Conference or at the first Child in Need meeting. They will hold these cases until closure. If case escalate to the court arena or long term looked after the case will transfer to the Children in Care Teams.
The successful candidate will work from their preferred location of either Northampton, Wellingborough, Daventry, Corby or Kettering, with the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis.
Main Responsibilities
As a Childrens Social Worker, you will be responsible for:
Carry out Initial, Core and other specialised assessments as per national guidelines and within prescribed timescales in order to formulate support plans for service users and coordinate their implementation or refer the case to the appropriate service area for support to child/family.
Manage cases varying in complexity, organise packages of support to service users, assess levels of risk to their health and wellbeing and, in conjunction with them and their families /carers, monitor and review their situations so that support can be adjusted as appropriate to their needs.
Work directly with family members providing advice and guidance. Work to empower service users, promote their participation in planning and evaluation of services to increase their levels of self-sufficiency, competence and to facilitate independence from social service assistance.
Requirements:
Degree in Social Work and registered with Social Work England
ASYE Completed
Enhanced DBS
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll services twice a week
If you are interested in the Childrens Social Worker role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk
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Childrens Social Worker
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Childrens Social Worker for the Duty and Assessment Team in Northamptonshire.
We are looking for a Childrens Social Worker to be a single point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the catchment area. This sector consists of 6 teams of approximately 8-10 staff each.
The team operates on a 6-week duty cycle, with candidates needing to be in office for a FULL week during their duty week, and to be local during visit time. Aside from the on-site duty activity required during their allocated week, candidates can work remotely for the other 4 weeks.
Main Responsibilities
As a Childrens Social Worker, you will be responsible for:
Carry out Initial, Core and other specialised assessments as per national guidelines and within prescribed timescales in order to formulate support plans for service users and coordinate their implementation or refer the case to the appropriate service area for support to child/family.
Manage cases varying in complexity, organise packages of support to service users, assess levels of risk to their health and wellbeing and, in conjunction with them and their families /carers, monitor and review their situations so that support can be adjusted as appropriate to their needs.
Work directly with family members providing advice and guidance. Work to empower service users, promote their participation in planning and evaluation of services to increase their levels of self-sufficiency, competence and to facilitate independence from social service assistance.
Requirements:
Degree in Social Work and registered with Social Work England
ASYE Completed
Enhanced DBS
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll services twice a week
If you are interested in the Childrens Social Worker role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!....Read more...
Substance Misuse Early Intervention Worker - Enfield Are you a passionate, dedicated Substance Misuse Early Intervention Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Substance Misuse Early Intervention Worker to join a team based in Enfield.Umbrella Rate: £23.17 per hourDuration: 3 months initially Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm, 35 hrs/weekIntervention Worker role: Full JD Available
Deliver targeted support and interventions to young people aimed at deterring them from starting to use drugs and alcohol and to support those young people who already use drugs and alcohol to stop their use and reduce associated harmsUndertake substance misuse screening as appropriate and make referrals to Insight Enfield Sort It! ensuring continuity of care for the young person by supporting their treatment commencing with the substance misuse treatment serviceSupport young people who are in receipt of substance misuse support to access Youth Development Service activities and opportunities as part of their intervention and upon exiting supportEnsure the young people are effectively safeguarded and any safeguarding concerns are promptly addressed and escalatedBe able to provide structured care planned interventions to a small caseload of young people engaged with the Youth Development Service who require treatment but refuse a referral to Insight Enfield Sort It! As part of this the post holder will need to report treatment caseload data to the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System.Increase awareness of substance misuse through the universal delivery of information, advice and guidanceWork in partnership with Insight Enfield Sort It! to ensure seamless referral pathways into and out of treatment. This is likely to include attendance at treatment service team meetings, some element of co-location and co-delivery, introduction of robust referral pathways between services as relevant, and accessing specialist training and expertise for the assessment of substance misuse and delivery of interventions from the Insight Enfield Sort It! ServiceAttend training, supervision, team and service meetings and other development opportunities as and when requiredRecord and evaluate the work as per local processes and as directed
Essential Requirements
UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle and business insuranceExperience of delivering substance misuse preventative and early interventions to young people to support them in making positive and healthy choices and reducing the risk of harm associated with drug or alcohol misuseDemonstrable experience of assessing children and young people and managing a case loadA minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and young people aged 10-19 particularly young people who are vulnerableMust be flexible and available to work during school hours, evenings, weekends and holiday periods when requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEnhanced Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service
We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Substance Misuse Early Intervention Worker friends or colleagues.If you are a Substance Misuse Early Intervention Worker and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on 0208 514 9110 and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on, sammyd@4recruitmentservices.com Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.....Read more...
Charles Hunter Associates are looking for a Children’s MASH Social Worker.
To apply for this role, you must have a Social Work Bachelor’s Degree and is Registered with Social Work England.
About the team:
Within the Team, you will be expected to provide advice, support, and triage/ screen requests for referrals into Children Services.
The Team is designed to ensure that referrals are signposted to the appropriate service in line with the levels of need. You will also be working alongside a supportive management team.
About you:
The successful candidate will be a passionate and dedicated professional, with a strong working knowledge of Children’s Social Work Legislation. It would be beneficial for you to have at least 2 years’ frontline children’s experience and a good understanding of the application of thresholds and will demonstrate excellent skills and confidence in liaising with partner agencies.
What’s on offer?
Competitive hourly rate of up to £41.91 per hour.
Opportunity to enhance your skillsets and CV.
Introduction Training provided.
Supportive Management Team with regular Supervisions.
Hybrid working.
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon – Recruitment Consultant
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About The RoleThe Resettlement Worker will provide a structured, personalised resettlement service to every service user at Mildmay House. To seek to support service users who have experienced homelessness to move into their own homes in a planned and supported way.This is a 6 months Fixed Term contract with a view to extend and go permanent. To offer advice, training, information and one-to-one/group support to help service users through this process. The support offered very much depends on the individual, but can include advice on housing rights, accompanying individuals to meetings, and practical support to move in, such as obtaining furniture and setting up payment plans for household bills. Ensure that service users who are ready to move on are given the security and support to maximise their independence, dignity and choice, in accordance with the aims and objectives of the project.Please note this is a full time role working on a rota basis - generally a week of day shifts, a week of night shifts and working every other weekend. What you will be doing:
Providing service users with information on housing options, assist them to make applications for accommodation, advocate on their behalf with housing providers and accompany them to interviews and viewings if appropriateActing as a key-worker to a caseload of residents, enabling them to take ownership of their journey with SahaEnsuring that clients receive the necessary practical help to move in, either directly or through liaison with other support services. This would include, personal and housing benefit claims, assistance with community care grants, domestic fuel connections etcCarrying out a strengths-based assessment with applicants, facilitating the co-production of a person-centred plan, that enables individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations and the opportunity to identify and develop their talentsDeveloping and maintaining effective working relationships with specialists and agencies who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to service user needs, e.g. Registered Social Landlords, Local Authority, Community Psychiatric Services, Benefit Agency and other government agencies, referral agencies, charitable trusts, other voluntary agencies. About the Service:Mildmay House is a 47 bed supported accommodation service for single homeless males and females aged 16 upwards, clients who live at our service come from a variety of backgrounds/circumstances including relationship breakdowns, rough sleeping, mental health, drugs & alcohol use. At Mildmay we seek to provide a warm, respectful and supportive environment for clients. We want every person who walks through the door to feel that Mildmay is their home from Day 1. Staff aim to support and encourage clients throughout their stay/journey with us as they move towards independent living. What our Staff Say: I love working at Mildmay House because there is never a dull moment. The relationships that are developed with the clients are extremely important and I think that it is one of the key things that supports us truly transform lives.About The CandidateA Support Worker will instinctively share Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. You will need to:
Have experience of or knowledge related to working with homeless peopleHave experience of working with clients to overcome the barriers to effective resettlementProven ability to network with outside agencies and develop partnerships that support effective resettlement.Proven capacity to deal successfully with difficult and complex situationsCapacity to understand individual action plans, personal development programmes and need and risk assessmentBe a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situationsBe able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Benefits of working as a Support Worker:
26 days annual leave rising to 31 days£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ serviceAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.....Read more...
Job Description
Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Night Residential Support Worker for Children with Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week.
Key responsibilities
The role holder will endeavour to provide a safe warm, caring and stable environment for those children and young people between 11 – 17 years who live in the children’s home.
The role holder will deliver high quality support for service users living in the children’s home, managing existing and future risks through assessment, and creating plans which ensure the individual needs of service users are appropriately considered.
The role holder will provide practical and emotional care and support to children/young people ensuring adherence to agreed standards and positive outcomes maximising independence and opportunities.
The role holder will work with young people, their families and other relevant stakeholders to offer advice and support to help them develop and achieve their goals.
Essential criteria
The post holder will be required to hold the Diploma Level 3 in working with Children and Young People in Residential Care or its equivalent.
APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk
Why Service Care Solutions?
A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
We operate 3 payrolls per week
Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
Refer a friend Bonus of £250
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The Role - The role of a Part time Recovery Worker is to manage a caseload of service users who are accessing the service due to struggling with Substance Misuse Problems. This role incorporates involvement with a range of other workers who will also be supporting service users.Main responsibilities / duties -- Deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities.- Support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based interventions.- Manage an active caseload providing structured brief interventions and/or other psychosocial and pharmacotherapy interventions in compliance with our delivery model.- Assess service users, carrying out triage and comprehensive assessment as required and making appropriate onward referrals to specialist agencies.- Assess and manage risk ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for all through active risk prevention.- Develop and disseminate substance misuse information and give advice on health & social well being in both groups and one to one settings.- Screen for substance use in line with organisational guidelines and taking appropriate follow up actions.- Screen for Blood borne viruses (BBV), with the aim to prevent/control the onward spread of infection whilst supporting vulnerable service users, following organisational policy.The Perfect Candidate -This role calls for a caring and driven individual who puts others before themselves.The role involves managing a complex caseload of service users within a busy environment, so experience within this role of role is required. The perfect candidate would also have good knowledge of substance misuse and the pathways to recovery as to help service users in the most effective way possible.
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The Role -The role of a Recovery Worker is to manage a caseload of service users who are accessing the service due to struggling with Substance Misuse Problems. This role incorporates involvement with a range of other workers who will also be supporting service users.Main responsibilities / duties -- Deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities.- Support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based interventions.- Manage an active caseload providing structured brief interventions and/or other psychosocial and pharmacotherapy interventions in compliance with our delivery model.- Assess service users, carrying out triage and comprehensive assessment as required and making appropriate onward referrals to specialist agencies.- Assess and manage risk ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for all through active risk prevention.- Develop and disseminate substance misuse information and give advice on health & social well being in both groups and one to one settings.- Screen for substance use in line with organisational guidelines and taking appropriate follow up actions.- Screen for Blood borne viruses (BBV), with the aim to prevent/control the onward spread of infection whilst supporting vulnerable service users, following organisational policy.The Perfect Candidate -This role calls for a caring and driven individual who puts others before themselves.The role involves managing a complex caseload of service users within a busy environment, so experience within this role of role is required. The perfect candidate would also have good knowledge of substance misuse and the pathways to recovery as to help service users in the most effective way possible.
Please Note - Candidates must have previous experience working for a Substance Misuse Service and have experience managing a caseload. Candidate applications without this experience will not be considered.
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The Role -The role of a Recovery Worker is to manage a caseload of service users who are accessing the service due to struggling with Substance Misuse Problems. This role incorporates involvement with a range of other workers who will also be supporting service users.Main responsibilities / duties -- Deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities.- Support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based interventions.- Manage an active caseload providing structured brief interventions and/or other psychosocial and pharmacotherapy interventions in compliance with our delivery model.- Assess service users, carrying out triage and comprehensive assessment as required and making appropriate onward referrals to specialist agencies.- Assess and manage risk ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for all through active risk prevention.- Develop and disseminate substance misuse information and give advice on health & social well being in both groups and one to one settings.- Screen for substance use in line with organisational guidelines and taking appropriate follow up actions.- Screen for Blood borne viruses (BBV), with the aim to prevent/control the onward spread of infection whilst supporting vulnerable service users, following organisational policy.The Perfect Candidate -This role calls for a caring and driven individual who puts others before themselves.The role involves managing a complex caseload of service users within a busy environment, so experience within this role of role is required. The perfect candidate would also have good knowledge of substance misuse and the pathways to recovery as to help service users in the most effective way possible.
Please Note - Candidates must have previous experience working for a Substance Misuse Service and have experience managing a caseload. Candidate applications without this experience will not be considered.
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AfC employees in Guernsey awarded a further 5.8% from the 1st January 2024.We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Community Services Team providing a high quality research based casework service to service users.on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Based in the Integrated Adult Community Care Team, reporting to the Social Work Manager, you will:- provide a high quality research based casework service to service users.- provide consultation, support, specialist advice and joint working within the integrated services to deliver person-centered care and support.- be based within an identified team, acting in an advisory capacity to members of the multidisciplinary team on social care issues relating to adults, educating or acting as a mentor as appropriate. - provide training, consultation and supervision as delegated by the Senior Practitioner for less experienced social workers, support workers and student social workers.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The Guernsey Band 6 salary range from 1st Jan is £43,954 to £59,343 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 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 Social Work service provides excellent Adult Community care, supported by Social Workers recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements: Qualified Social Worker with current (or eligible for) Social Work England registration. Current or recent UK Adult Community sector experience, including managing own caseload.Ability to make judgments and decisions with confidence. 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* - Initial on-site Staff Accommodation* - 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...
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Child & Family Support Workers.The client has 4 vacancies and requires a worker in each locality: Wednesbury x 1, Willenhall x 1 & Walsall x 2.The role involves:
Working specifically with expectant parents and so we would like candidates who have experiences in delivering parenting interventions and those candidates who have worked with expectant parents or small children in some capacity.Working with both mothers and fathers to prepare for parenthood and after birth. This will be offering practical as well as emotional support and working alongside the social worker to mitigate risks and address needs identified.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
You will be required to work alongside and collaboratively with your team manager/senior practitioner to ensure children, young people and their families are effectively safeguarded and supported.To work with children and young people are in care, in need and at risk of harm as part of a multiagency team to provide an integrated whole family approach to positively make a change in family behaviours.To provide practical and emotional support to parents as through parents change for children can be achieved and sustained. However maintain children at the centre of our practice and ensuring the voice of the child is listened to and understood.To be responsible for various levels of family support with individual families working in their home or other community settings as appropriateTo case hold a small number of children in need alongside an allocated social worker to progress their plans and deliver intervention and support as specified.To support the delivery of safe and effective supervised family time offering support and guidance to families within a safe environment or in the community.To provide signposting information and direct advice and guidance to families on child development and parenting using evidence based practice.Work flexibly to meet the needs of children and families within the borough through evidence based/evidenced informed interventionsTo contribute to the assessment and support of parents, children and their families. Robust management of the plan of work with the family, reviewing this with social workers and families in a timely manner to prevent drift and escalation of concerns.The delivery of direct work with parents and children through their plans of support.To act as a positive role model for parents/carers in a range of contexts including groups, drop in sessions, 1-1 work
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Experience delivering therapeutic interventions or additional training around trauma or ACE's this would also be welcomedChildren, Young People &Families Practitioner or substantial experience in a similar role. Ability to motivate children, young people and their familiesA Level 3 or equivalent and / or vocational qualifications (e.g. children and young people or communities Or Extensive experience working with children and families this could include: Training in evidence based programmes including Parenting, Mediation, Family Group Conferencing, Restorative practice, NVR and trauma informed practice.Ability to motivate children, young people and their familiesExperience of creative and innovative approaches to engage vulnerable and hard to reach young people, children and their familiesDemonstrates knowledge of child development and the needs of children and young people.Ability to communicate effectively and form good working relationships with young people and their carers to support and motivate them to address issues which may be creating barriers.Ability to undertake appropriate assessments of the needs of children, young people and their families to support and implement effective support plans.Ability to deescalate upset familiesEnhanced DBS
What we offer:
24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits ProgrammeOur own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on 0800 988 6307 or email gpadmin@4recruitmentservices.com.....Read more...
4Recruitment Services are seeking Support Workers - Field Work for our client based in Sheffield.To work alongside social workers in assessing the levels of need of children and young people, their families and carers and identifying appropriate plans and services to support them.To carry out specific pieces of work identified as part of a plan to support children/young people and their families.The posts available in North and South fieldwork.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Work alongside Social Workers to provide advice and practical support to children and young people who are deemed “in need” under the Children Act 1989 or identified as in need of support.To provide support and advice to families and carers on how best to meet the needs of their children or young people.Assist with and co-work assessments with social workers and other agencies workers as appropriate.Participate in the development and implementation of plans for children who are looked after / CIN or CP in accordance with their assessed need. To monitor and contribute to the review of such plans in liaison with social workers and other agencies.Promote the educational, training, employment opportunities and social skills of young people and enable them to build these skills.Support young people “in need” in securing and maintaining appropriate accommodation.Establish links within local communities to ensure that effective responses to children and young people’s needs are maximised.Assist young people in the development of a range of self- care and independent living skills.Promote the health of children and young people and enable access to the appropriate health care professionals.The support workers role will necessitate them carrying out tasks on statutory cases, including lone visits, but the responsibility for the overall management of these types of cases will be the qualified workers. The workers may have responsibility for CIN cases in consultation with managers.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Experience of working with children, young people and families at times of change in their lives and responding appropriatelyDemonstrates understanding and provides support for the complexity of relationships associated with some children and young peopleGood knowledge of leading research as to how children and young people develop and can identify risks to that developmentUnderstands the child/young person’s position in a family and the importance of parental engagementKnowledge of the Children Act 1989 and subsequent amendments.Enhanced DBS check
What we offer:
24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits ProgrammeOur own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on 0800 988 6307 or email gpadmin@4recruitmentservices.com.....Read more...
Job Description
Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Family support worker for Oldham council.
Oldham Council are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week.
Key responsibilities
To work directly with children, young people and families, providing practical help, advice and guidance on issues affecting family, relationship and functioning, whilst subject to child protection/child in need plans and /or in the care of the Local Authority. This will include welfare visits and family support tasks at family homes and other designated venues.
To develop a local knowledge and understanding of resources which are available to meet the needs of the child and family, e.g. local children’s centres, family activities, leisure facilities, support groups for child/family, support of health related issues such as sexual health or drugs.
To contribute to and implement individual plans for children and young people, in partnership with parents, carers, social workers and other agencies.
To ensure files and records are accurately maintained, reflecting partnership with families, and maintained in accordance with Council policies and procedures. Information should be appropriately shared with other professionals.
Essential criteria
Must hold a Minimum of a NVQ level 3 in a related subject (childcare/Health and social care or any equivalent)
Must be a driver, with access to a vehicle
APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk
Why Service Care Solutions?
A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
We operate 3 payrolls per week
Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
Refer a friend Bonus of £250
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Quality Assurance Service Manager
About the Role
London Borough of Haringey are seeking a Quality Assurance Service Manager to oversee all CQC quality assurance work through a dedicated team and working with colleagues across council directorates. The role will be responsible for ensuring that all the CQC quality statements are met and where they are not met, plans are in place and identified practitioners allocated to undertake the identified actions.
Main Responsibilities
Implement strengths-based, person centred outcome focused support that maximises independence and improves quality of life
Ensure legal literacy and compliance through teams and practice of the key legislative frameworks within adult social care
Prepare and implement the workforce learning and development aspect of the workforce plan for Adult Social Care staff that promotes a culture of continual learning and improvement
Assure safeguarding practice and service delivery, including quality assurance of social work practice and support development of robust models of auditing and quality assurance of professional practice
Lead on systems improvement that provides transformational change to residents in how services are delivered through co-production
Ensure the best quality social care is delivered to vulnerable residents and provide a crucial element of future CQC inspections
Provide high quality advice, support and assistance to Managers and Practitioners, the members on relevant Adult Social care strategies, policies, and projects
Advise on evidence-based social work practices and ensure social workers and their managers are able to use research in their practice
Ensure all service areas are inspection ready and services are assessed, improved and ready for future inspections
Have line management responsibilities for staff within the service ensuring the management duties and functions are carried out to the corporate expected standards
Provide draft responses to any members enquiries, complaints, and Ombudsman investigations and contribute to the strategic development of relevant policies, processes and guidance
Requirements
Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Service Manager or similar role
Qualified Social Worker including SWE registration
Strong knowledge of CQC quality assurance work and legislative frameworks within adult social care
Experience in workforce learning and development
Experience in quality assurance of social work practice and safeguarding practice and service delivery
Ability to lead on systems improvement that provides transformational change to residents in how services are delivered through co-production
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply with your updated CV via email to Ashley.Brown@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208 964.....Read more...
Climate17 is delighted to be partnering with an independent, environmental consultancy, supporting carbon project developers and the carbon market ecosystem globally, and enabling emission reduction projects with strong environmental and social integrity. Our client supports energy access and nature-based solutions projects, mainly in developing countries. They provide technical consulting services across areas like early-stage feasibility studies, the certification, implementation and monitoring of climate mitigation projects, technical risk-related due diligence to carbon credit buyers and project sponsors and strategic advice to project developers, and advising international organisations and government authorities to help countries in the Global South formulate and revise their climate change strategies, roadmaps and policies. They are looking to add a Senior Consultant to the team to help grow and deliver consultancy assignments in relation to energy access and/or forestry, depending on experience. You will work on studies, analyses, assessments, formulation, and technical studies related to energy access projects (with an emphasis on modern energy cooking solutions) OR to forestry (e.g., management, conservation, restoration) to be funded through carbon mitigation-related financing mechanisms or taking place on the supply chain of large corporates. You will advise a range of international organisations, NGOs and governments on the opportunities related to carbon finance. You will be expected to manage project assignments with various level of complexity, manage client relationships and manage more junior consultants at assignment level. Duties will include:Management and delivery of emission reduction projects formulation, implementation support and certification of improved cookstoves and forestry projects to Verra and the Gold Standard for NGOs and private project developers; climate change mitigation and adaptation projects feasibility and formulation for international organisations and governments; voluntary carbon market strategic advice for NGOs and the private sectorIdentification of opportunities; networking; identifying and liaising with partners; sourcing of experts etc.Support clients in making ambitious choices on their project design, implementation and certificationOriginating projects to be funded through carbon finance and the carbon markets: identification of credible implementation partners; structuring concept notes and business plans; project due diligence; project budget negotiation; pitching to financial sponsors; negotiating long-term emission reduction purchase and funding agreements.Keeping abreast of fast-developing and complex climate change policy and finance developmentLiaising with and building external relationships will be an important part of the role, with a requirement to liaise with project teams, clients, and representatives from partner organisations.Ideal Skills & Experience8+ years of relevant experience (e.g., climate change, carbon management, international development, forestry consulting), and 3+ years’ consulting experience and producing reportsBSc or Master in a technical field related to energy, energy access (engineering or social science), environmental science, forestry or agricultureAn individual with a positive mindset and team spirit, who is an analytical and autonomous worker with strong project management, attention to detail and problem-solving skillsTeam management experience desirable, but a commitment to supporting junior consultants neededGood verbal and written communication skills, plus fluency in both spoken and written English2nd language (ideally French) would be advantageousAdvanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and ExcelWorking experience in geomatics and geospatial analysis (desirable)Prior experience working in developing countries (ideally Africa or Southeast Asia) on climate change, energy or forestry issues (desirable)Knowledge and understanding of greenhouse gas emission accounting (desirable)Prior experience with the carbon markets (desirable)About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.....Read more...
Service Care Solutions are recruiting a Core Qualified Mental Health Practitioner to work within a Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Support Team in Lancashire. The service supports children, young people and their families focusing on early intervention and delivered on a community and educational setting.
The successful applicant will working within a Children and Young People (CYP) Mental Health Support Team who have bases in Greater Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire.
The service offer early intervention health and wellbeing services for children and young people using a wide range of creative and dynamic methods of engagement, including digital interventions, across community and educational settings.
The service supports CYP ad their families or carers providing extra capacity for Early Intervention support withing Schools and College settings within 3 core areas:
Providing evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing issues
Support designated senior mental health leads in each setting
Provide timely advice to school and college staff and parents as required
As a Supervising Practitioner your role will involve supporting and guiding Educational Mental Health Practitioners as well as delivering training, interventions and consultation to children, young people, families and educational staff.
Our Mental Health Support Team will work with 58 schools and colleges across the Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire areas. They will help pupils with issues like anxiety, low mood, and behavioural difficulties.
Pay
Permanent Supervising Practitioner: £35,665 - £43,603 p.a.
Monday – Friday 09:00-17:00 Friday 09:00 – 14:00.
Mileage paid from base.
Hours
Full Time (37 hours per week)
Person Specification:
The successful applicant must be a Qualified Social Worker, Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist fully registered with their professional body
The applicant must hold 2-4 years post qualification experience working within a Mental Health Setting with children and young people providing clinical supervision.
Benefits:
27 days’ holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
Generous contributory pension scheme (14.3% employer contribution)
Family-friendly policies
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
Enhanced sick pay
Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
Annual performance / salary review
Interested? Please send and updated CV with relevant experience along with your telephone number to Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.....Read more...
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Nurse Deputy Home Manager to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Tranent, East Lothian area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers
This care home provides a variety of residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care. Also has a range modern state of the art facility for residents
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**
As the Deputy Manager your key responsibilities include:
Ensure support and care is delivered to a high standard by promoting person centred care and planning in conjunction with the resident and their key worker
Liaise with key stakeholders in health and social care to ensure support and care are delivered to a high standard
Ensure regulatory and organisational standards are met and promote best practice
Promote meaningful resident involvement through involvement in the decision making process and ensuring access to services and information relevant to their needs
Promote positive relationships with staff, residents, relatives and visitors
Work in conjunction with the Home Manager to ensure the economic viability of the service by maximising income and monitoring expenditure
Manage the recruitment, performance and development of quality staff to ensure that skilled staffs are available to meet the needs of the service, ensuring compliance to all HR and L&D policy requirements
To ensure effective management of the home in the absence of the Home Manager
Contribute, as appropriate, to special projects and change programmes in support of the Group’s objectives
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Previous experience in a nursing setting, along with strong operational management experience
Understanding of relevant legislative requirements
Proven experience of managing and developing teams
Excellent understanding of written and spoken English
Excellent communication skills
Ability to demonstrate a positive and accepting approach to clients whatever their needs
The successful Deputy Manager will receive an excellent salary of £47,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week working through Days. In return for your hard work and commitment yow ill receive the following generous benefits:
25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
Life assurance
Care Inspectorate performance bonus
Excellent training and development opportunities
Loyalty Award available
Contributory pension
Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via ‘My Rewards’
Criminal Records Checks are funded
Reference ID: 6427
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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting a number of School Nurses for an established nationwide client covering school nursing services across Warwickshire.
The service is successfully expanding and looking to recruit a number of nurses on a temporary and/or permanent basis. The service delivers outcome focused and key elements of the Healthy Child Programme with the objective of improving the health and wellbeing of school-aged children and young people in Warwickshire and reduce health inequalities.
As a school staff nurse, your priority would be helping children, young people and families achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes. You'll carry out a range of assessments, interventions and public health initiatives, working both independently and as part of a multi-agency team around the family. Safeguarding children is an integral part of the role.
You will provide information, advice and support to deliver an effective service that makes a difference. The wellbeing of children, young people and families is central to everything you do.
Hours:
The service operates Monday to Friday, both full and part time hours will be considered.
Pay and Salary
Temporary: Rates Negotiable +£250 registration bonus after first 150 hours work.
Permanent: from £28,395 - £35,126 per annum.
Person Specification
The successful application must be a qualified Nurse currently registered with the NMC.
The successful application must have previous experience working as a school nurse or with children and adolescents.
The successful applicant must be willing to work face to face on a community basis and therefore will require a full clear UK driving license and car suitable for work purposes.
We offer a range of benefits for permanent staff including:
27 days’ holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time.
Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Family-friendly policies
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
Enhanced sick pay.
Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
Annual performance / salary review
Service Care Solutions Temporary Worker Benefits:
£250 Registration Bonus, this is payable after 150 hours work.
Here at Service Care, we can also pay into your private Limited Company account / PSC via deemed payments.
£250 Referral Bonus paid after 150 hours for any newly registered candidates who are referred over.
Fully online and paperless registration
FREE Registration Process including Enhanced DBS Check, Occupational Health Appointments, Mandatory and Practical Training, Uniform
Dedicated and Experienced One-to-One Specialist Consultant
£250 Yearly CPD/Training Allowance/Registration Body Renewal
If you are interested, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.....Read more...
We are recruiting for a Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification and a minimum of 2 years of post-qualifying experience.
About the team
The team has been providing safe, high-quality, family-based care to young people for over 20 years and is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. You will be supporting foster carers by giving them access to information and advice to help them provide consistent and high-quality care for children or young people in their homes. You will also be required to participate in an out-of-hours duty rota.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Fostering. A degree in Social Work(Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
What’s on offer?
Up to £46,464
Mileage coverage
Flexible working
Flexi Time Scheme
Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
Job type: Full-time
For more information, please get in contact:
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
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Job Description:
We are currently on an exciting new role for a Senior Insurance Consultant to join a leading Investment and Pensions firm. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and will be working on a project basis across several areas.
The role will focus on supporting clients in risk and capital management and understanding and managing their assets. You will get involved in a diverse range of projects, including Solvency UK reforms, investment risk management, illiquid assets and Matching Adjustment optimisation.,
The candidate must have sound grounding in actuarial techniques and strong IT skills. Dependent on experience, but candidates are likely to be qualified UK actuaries with proven, relevant post-qualification experience, or hold another professional investment or quantitative risk qualification.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Significant experience in investment and ALM work, Solvency II/Solvency UK work for insurers, either ‘in-house’ at an insurer or asset manager or, in consulting
Experience of planning projects and track record of delivering quality work on schedule
Excellent consulting skills and proven record of achievement and delivery
Flexible in approach and comfortable with working in a changing environment
Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands
Strong personal values, including a commitment to professional and ethical behaviour
Collegiate worker with high emotional intelligence, able to quickly establish good working relationships with new colleagues
Ability to develop a strong network of contacts in the life insurance industry
Ability to both generate proposition ideas and successfully bring solutions to the current client base
Ability to mentor and coach others
Willing and able to travel where necessary
Core Responsibilities:
Providing high quality support and advice to our insurance and reinsurance clients both in the UK and globally
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, building a strong network of contacts in the life insurance industry
Identifying and developing further consultancy opportunities with new and existing clients
Delivering to clients as a subject matter expert in the key areas of your experience
Collaborating across the business, particularly with the investment and risk transfer specialists in the firm, to deliver on cross-practice projects
Helping to promote insurance offerings to a wider audience, which includes conference speaking and writing articles
Developing and shaping new investment propositions to take to clients and prospects.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15569
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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The recovery support worker will be part of a team providing effective, responsive, high-quality, resident focussed support services to address the presenting needs of our Residents. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating the support for allocated clients by providing practical and personal support to residents in a way that is approachable, engaging, empathetic and flexible. You will be responsible for formulating comprehensive needs assessments and risk assessments resulting in an agreed support plan, you will need to be resilient, innovative, creative and have a commitment to working collaboratively within a harm minimisation and strengths/recovery framework.
Ø Provide high-quality support, care and advice to our residents that focuses on their strengths and goals and is delivered in a way that suits them, within a framework of active engagement, positive risk taking and person-centred support planning. Ensuring that support plans are SMART and evidence progress for the resident, including regular review and monitoring ensuring that actions and tasks are carried out as agreed
Ø To carry out comprehensive needs assessments in conjunction with other team members with prospective residents. Following the interview, this will involve comprehensive documentation and contribute to referral decisions
Ø To assess factors which could impact on the safety of residents or others, and to develop high quality and comprehensive risk management plan with the resident and any other services involved in delivering relevant support to an individual. Following this, you will monitor and review risk plans in line with policy guidelines and procedural timescales and in response to changing levels of risk
Ø To identify and work with a range of agencies to ensure all residents have access to relevant services including both statutory and non-statutory support and community resources.
Ø Working in partnership with residents and others involved in their support, to translate needs assessments into support and action plans which are person centred, outcome focussed, and able to demonstrate clear and appropriate goals and actions in order to enable residents to realize their aspirations. This includes acting as a central coordination point for external support services and to increase or taper support in line with presenting need.
Ø To accompany clients to appointments with other services where appropriate or liaise with a Support Assistant to ensure that the resident is supported appropriately
Ø To support and encourage clients to undertake housekeeping and cleaning duties as necessary to maintain a clean and safe physical environment.
Ø To complete onward referrals to identified move-on accommodation to and support residents to prepare effectively for move on
to complete detailed and thorough sign-ups to ensure that new residents understand the rights and responsibilities of both themselves and of under their tenure agreements and to assist with all areas of their move in to ensure new residents are made to feel comfortable and are given information concerning their tenure agreement, the local area and other services.
To be flexible, to share skills and knowledge and support colleagues by participating in team meetings and being fully prepared to share and discuss ideas and offer solutions.
To assist with the development and implementation of opportunities for individuals and groups of clients to help them build and engage in their community
Ø To assist the Complex Needs Coordinator in developing and implementing opportunities for individuals and groups of clients to help them build and engage in their community
Ø To assist the Complex Needs Coordinator in developing and implementing resident involvement opportunities
Ø To deal with the immediate support needs of all residents as appropriate including providing crisis intervention where necessary. Supporting colleagues to diffuse difficult or dangerous situations and to summon outside assistance when necessary.
Ø To challenge disruptive or unacceptable behaviour in a sympathetic and assertive way, balancing the needs of the individual with responsibilities for the safety of the service
Ø Accurately record all relevant contact with residents using the appropriate processes on the InForm Data base
Ø To take personal responsibility for feeding back to colleagues/managers any information or comments that would contribute to ensuring the service is relevant and responsive.
Ø Being proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement and development.
Ø To keep abreast of current housing legislation, welfare benefit legislation and other matters relevant to successful support and resettlement of clients.
Ø To attend shift handover meetings, weekly Team Meetings, team review days and other meetings as agreed with the Unit. To chair and take minutes of meetings, as requested.
Ø To take personal responsibility for a professional approach that enhances the reputation of the service at the project both internally and externally.
Ø To carry out premises inspections, and health and safety inspections and tests, ensuring prompt and accurate record keeping and appropriate follow up of issues.
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