A fostering agency rated “Good” by Ofsted are looking for a PART TIME Supervising Social Worker to join their team, covering the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. This is a Part-time, homebased, permanent position for 3 days a week and BASED FROM HOME.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
Salary up to £44,000 per annum FTE
3 days a week of your choice (22.5 hours)
25 Days Annual Leave
Pension Scheme
Flexible Working
Other Benefits
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
Undertake home visits and be a point of contact
Provide advice and guidance for foster carers
Contribution to Foster Carer training
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Service Care Solutions are currently working with a charity to fill a long term contract for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker. This role will be closely managing a caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-Opiate cohort.
Key role and responsibilities for Recovery Worker
Completing Comprehensive Assessments
Managing a high caseload of complex cases
Completing Care Plans & Risk Assessments
Working closely with Substance Misuse clients
Deliver harm reduction advice for needle & syringe, recovery interventions, blood borne virus intervention and overdose prevention
Enable service users to access education, employment services, health services, and wellbeing & recovery support activities
Minimum requirements for Recovery Worker
Knowledge of completing Comprehensive Assessments
Experience managing a high caseload of complex clients
Able to manage a mixed caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-opiate cohort
Excellent safeguarding knowledge
Comfortable working in a busy environment
Able to identify risks and take appropriate action
Our client has over 30 years’ experience in delivering exceptional care and support to adults and young people across the UK. They focus on providing support for the ‘journey’ of those suffering from Alcohol & Drug addiction from start to finish offering a variety of services.
What we offer for a Recovery Worker
Competitive Rate of £20-23PH depending on experience
Fantastic £250 referral bonus
£150 sign up bonus
If you want to hear more about this Substance Misuse Recovery Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now'!....Read more...
Service Care Solutions are currently working with a charity to fill a long term contract for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker. This role will be closely managing a caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-Opiate cohort.
Key role and responsibilities for Recovery Worker
Completing Comprehensive Assessments
Managing a high caseload of complex cases
Completing Care Plans & Risk Assessments
Working closely with Substance Misuse clients
Deliver harm reduction advice for needle & syringe, recovery interventions, blood borne virus intervention and overdose prevention
Enable service users to access education, employment services, health services, and wellbeing & recovery support activities
Minimum requirements for Recovery Worker
Knowledge of completing Comprehensive Assessments
Experience managing a high caseload of complex clients
Able to manage a mixed caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-opiate cohort
Excellent safeguarding knowledge
Comfortable working in a busy environment
Able to identify risks and take appropriate action
Our client has over 30 years’ experience in delivering exceptional care and support to adults and young people across the UK. They focus on providing support for the ‘journey’ of those suffering from Alcohol & Drug addiction from start to finish offering a variety of services.
What we offer for a Recovery Worker
Competitive Rate of £20-23 PH depending on experience
Fantastic £250 referral bonus
£150 sign up bonus
If you want to hear more about this Substance Misuse Recovery Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now'!....Read more...
Residential Support Worker
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Residential Support Worker in Long Sutton.
We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to act as an appropriate role model, provide advice, assistance and support to children and attend to their practical, physical, and emotional needs to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their full potential.
Main Responsibilities
As a Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for:
Contribute to the provision of a safe and stimulating environment in which children can develop and mature.
Support children by showing awareness of their individual interests and preferences, by introducing them to a range of different experiences and enabling them to make informed choices whenever possible.
Provide primary care on a day-to-day basis according to the child’s individual needs and meet occasional needs such as health care appointments.
Contributing to the young person’s care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation.
Plan and organise activities daily as well as for special celebrations and festivals.
To participate in holidays and a range of sporting and physical activities with the Children
Requirements:
Previous experience as a support worker (1 to 2 years desirable), preferably within a childcare organisation / residential care or a semi-independent living,
Live within a 20 minute radius of Long Sutton
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) is preferable or a Bachelor’s Degree equivalent
If you are interested in the Registered Childrens Home Manager 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...
Service Care Solutions are supporting a reputable non-profit provider and they are currently recruiting for a Young Person’s Engagement Worker. As a Young Person’s Engagement Worker you will play a crucial role by supporting individuals and families that have issues around Drug & Alcohol addiction. The Ideal candidate needs to be experienced within the Substance Misuse field but also someone who is highly driven and highly motivated to have an impact on Young People’s lives. You will be responsible for managing a case load of Children & Young People across West Midlands. You will be engaging with young people within schools, family centres and colleges. You will work closely with a range of partner agencies to support young people to achieve positive changes whilst providing opportunities to improve their life chances for a brighter future. Key role and responsibilities for a Young Person’s Engagement Worker;
Preventing escalation including wellbeing coaching to those who access the hub that may need short term goals focused support.
Accessible open access information, advice & guidance.
Tailored emotional and practical support that is trauma informed.
Timetable of access for partner agencies including sexual health, substance use, mental health.
Promoting positive well-being through themed events and clubs.
Minimum requirements for a Young Person’s Engagement Worker;
Experience of working within the Substance Misuse field
Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Experience of community engagement
Experience of working with Young People and to have a positive impact of their lives
This is an exciting and challenging roles but is so rewarding, this role is to help change Young Peoples Live's!!!
For more information, or to apply for the role please send your most recent CV to danny.booth@servicecare.org.uk
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Service Care Solutions are working with a National Substance Misuse Service to support them with staffing requirements. This service is a national provider with a extensive history in supporting Services users with addictions.We are looking to hire for a Recovery Worker to work within their Criminal Justice Team and to manage a caseload Service Users who are known to the Criminal Justice System and struggling with Substance Misuse Problems, addressing their Drug and or Alcohol Misuse issues.
This role is based within Derbyshire and is 4 days per week.
The Perfect Candidate for the Recovery Worker roleThis 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.
Main responsibilities / duties of a Recovery Worker- 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 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.- Role involves multi agency working with the criminal justice system (Prison, probation, police)
The Role of a Recovery WorkerThe role of a Substance Misuse 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.
Candidates must have previous experience working with clients with Substance Misuse issues and a good knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.Candidate applications without this experience will not be considered.
The Benefits of Service Care Solutions:* Four weekly payroll runs* £250 training allowance* Excellent pay rates* Exceptional referral bonuses* Specialist Substance Misuse consultants offering single point of contact* DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.
If you want to hear more about this Substance Misuse Recovery Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now' or send your CV to paul.rimmer@servicecare.org.uk
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Service Care Solutions are working with a National Substance Misuse Service to support them with staffing requirements. This service is a national provider with a extensive history in supporting Services users with addictions. We are looking to hire for a Recovery Worker to manage a caseload Service Users who are struggling with Substance Misuse Problems, addressing their Drug and or Alcohol Misuse issues.
This role is based within Leeds.
The Perfect Candidate for the Recovery Worker roleThis 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.
Main responsibilities / duties of a Recovery Worker - 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 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 Role of a Recovery WorkerThe role of a Substance Misuse 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.
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.
The Benefits of Service Care Solutions:* Four weekly payroll runs* £250 training allowance* Excellent pay rates* Exceptional referral bonuses* Specialist Substance Misuse consultants offering single point of contact* DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.
If you want to hear more about this Substance Misuse Recovery Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now' or send your CV to paul.rimmer@servicecare.org.uk....Read more...
Housing Support Worker (Female) Oxford Young Parents' Service 12 Weeks, Temp to Perm 35 Hours per week £25,148 - £30,443A housing association are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker within their Female only service in Oxford. This role is a fantastic opportunity to support young parents and help them on their journey toward independent living.THE ROLE As a Housing Support Worker, you will provide essential support to young parents, helping them maintain their tenancies and achieve personal goals. Responsibilities include:
Promote independence and choice as a keyworker to residents
Conduct health and safety checks and report maintenance issues
Assess new tenants and allocate rooms based on procedures
Provide advice on tenancy management and housing benefits
Ensure room checks, void procedures, and minimal void periods
Conduct risk assessments and liaise with partner agencies
Facilitate user participation and informed decision-making
THE CANDIDATE We are looking for someone with previous experience in a customer-facing role and a genuine desire to help young people. The ideal candidate will have:
Experience motivating individuals with complex issues such as substance misuse or mental health challenges
Awareness of safeguarding processes
Knowledge of housing benefits, Universal Credit, and local support agencies
Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
Excellent communication and organisational skills
You will need a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
THE CONTRACT
35 Hours Per Week, 09:00 to 17:00 (On-Call rota, phone only, unless an emergency)
12 Weeks, Temp to Perm
£25,148 - £30,443
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!....Read more...
Substance Misuse Support Worker
Service Care Solutions are currently working with a private provider within the Substance Misuse field to appoint a temporary Support Worker. This is an ongoing adhoc position working directly with service users receiving treatment & support with Substance Misuse & Addiction in a rehab setting.
THis position would include day shifts & waking nights and you can expect 22-37 hours a week.
Main Duties of a Substance Missuse Support Worker
Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
Work with clients to produce appropriate and achievable recovery plans to help them address their identified needs.
Ensure clients observe the programme’s rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached including substance testing.
Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records.
Assist in the day-to-day operation of services by working with clients, enabling them to cope with practical aspects of daily living (life skills, benefits, housing).
Ensure residents attend external appointments in line with their care plan by supporting them to access transport or accompanying them if necessary.
Oversee and or conduct effective intake, assessment and discharge interventions.
Assist the therapeutic team to carry out accurate, complete and timely risk management planning and reviews in conjunction with external third parties where appropriate.
Essential Criteria
Experience of working closely with Substance Misuse Clients.
Ability to undertake lone-working safely and effectively.
Ability to negotiate and influence effectively in terms of professional boundaries.
Ability to develop and review risk management plans.
Ability to express empathy and a non-judgemental attitude with a calm, caring approach.
Capacity to handle intensive and pressurised situations.
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A Kent-based 'Good rated' Local Authority is looking for a Social Worker to join their Fostering Recruitment Team. You will contribute to the recruitment of foster carers. This role is a full-time, and permanent position.
Benefits for you as the Social Worker:
Salary up to £46,600 per annum
Local Government pension scheme
Maternity pay
Generous Annual leave
Retention Payment - £2,000
Progression Opportunities
The successful candidate will be the initial point of contact for any prospective enquirer or foster carer; meaning their ability to deliver an excellent ‘first impression’ is vital. Their experience, understanding and insight into the needs of children in care will support their undertaking of Initial Enquiries and Registration of Interests, whilst providing the prospective foster carer with factual information about fostering and the process, as well as offering guidance and advice as to their individual circumstances in relation to the impact of fostering.
You will be responsible for ‘duty’ and ensuring all enquiries are responded to within timescales, undertaking home visits and completing good quality Form F assessments. You will also support the line manager with the monitoring of enquiries, applications and the Stage 1 process.
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
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Job Description
Hourly Pay from £13 PAYE per hour / £18 ltd (umbrella pay rate) - £15 PAYE per hour / £20 ltd (umbrella pay rate)Service Care Solutions is looking for a committed and empathetic Prison Support Worker to join our team, working across two sites near Leeds. This contract role involves splitting your time between HMP Leeds (three days per week) and HMP Wealstun, totalling 35 hours a week. The position requires an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting clearance. Key Responsibilities: As a Prison Support Worker, your primary role will be to provide comprehensive support to individuals within the prison system, helping them navigate their time in custody and preparing them for life after release. Your key responsibilities will include:
Assessing Needs: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify the specific support needs of each participant. Provide tailored advocacy, mentoring, advice, and guidance to meet these needs effectively.
Case Management: Engage and case-manage eligible participants on the CFO Evolution programme, offering ongoing resettlement support. You will also be responsible for completing pre-release inventories and associated actions to ensure participants are well-prepared for their transition back into the community.
Quality Assurance & Reporting: Develop and implement detailed Action Plans, designing and delivering appropriate activities, training programmes, and interventions. You will be expected to lead high-quality 1:1 and group sessions, monitor participants' progress, and contribute to internal quality assurance processes. Regularly provide timely monthly reports on progress against agreed outcomes.
Team Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with HMPPS, other agencies, and colleagues within the prison system. You will also collaborate with the local CFO Activity Hub to facilitate effective through-the-gate transitions and ensure a smooth handover to community-based support workers.
Person Specification: We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills, knowledge, and attributes:
Experience: A background in working intensively with individuals, particularly those from marginalized or offender backgrounds, is essential. Experience in training, guidance, advice, or counseling environments is highly desirable.
Knowledge: A strong understanding of the issues affecting the rehabilitation of offenders, desistance theory, and the prison environment is crucial. You should also be knowledgeable about local and national training, education, and employment opportunities for offenders.
Skills & Abilities: We seek individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be self-motivated, flexible, and capable of developing positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Attitude: A positive, empathetic, and resilient attitude is essential. You must have a strong belief in the ability of people to turn their lives around and a commitment to consultative and collaborative working practices.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208962 or email andrew.quinney@servicecare.org.uk....Read more...
Service Care Solutions are looking for a Key Worker to work within the Cheshire East Council on a 3-month contract.Location: Macclesfield Town HallJob role/Responsibilities: Undertake statutory assessments and develop and maintain EHCPs across the Local Authority for children with SEND. Manage a caseload of children with EHCPs, attending annual reviews and updating plans as needed. Liaise with childcare, education, and vocational providers to secure appropriate placements for children and young people with EHCPs.
Coordinate a person-centred, outcome-focused, multi-agency approach to assessment, planning, and support, ensuring young people and parents are treated as partners in creating EHCPs. Act as key worker for allocated young people requiring SEND assessments or EHCPs.
Serve as the Named Officer and primary contact for assigned schools, colleges, and institutions attended by Cheshire East Council residents with SEND.
Attend and, when necessary, chair multi-agency co-production meetings. Analyse and evaluate educational, medical, social care, and psychological reports to make balanced, outcome-driven service recommendations.
Meet with young people, parents, and carers to discuss and resolve SEND support decisions, guiding families to Independent Advice and Support or advocacy as needed.
Submit comprehensive evidence to Moderation Panels to facilitate decision-making.
Support the SEND team in promoting an inclusive approach, advising families to make informed choices about special educational needs support.
Represent the Local Authority in mediation and appeals, including First Tier Tribunal (SEN and Disability).
Track progress and outcomes of commissioned provision for young people and ensure achievement of outcomes.
Liaise with non-educational agencies to secure necessary services and advise schools to effectively use SEND funding.
Ensure resources for SEND support and EHCPs are allocated, monitored, and reviewed, including guidance on personal budgets and outcome measures for reporting young people’s progress.
Knowledge/Expereince required:
Extended experience in/with early years, school, college, Local Authority, health, independent setting in relation to children and young people with special educational needs and disability.
Successful experience of collaborative and partnership working with school staff and partner agencies.
Effective working with families or young people.
Effective multi agency working Statutory Assessment (SEND, Child Protection etc.).
Reviewing monitoring and evaluating performance against agreed targets. Presenting evaluative reports to ley and professional audiences.
Working with and delivering support//careers guidance/advisory services to children /young people and their parents.
Effective up to date theory and practice in the field of special educational needs relating to areas of responsibility.
Understand relevant legal frameworks.
Awareness and understanding of the impact on parents/carers.
Qualifications:
Graduate level qualification in Education, Social Work, Health-related field or Psychology.
And/Or NVQ Level 4 Advice & Guidance
And/Or NVQ L&D, Support Services for Children
If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O’Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £400.....Read more...
Service Care Solutions is looking for a committed and empathetic Prison Support Worker to join our team, working across two sites near Leeds. This full-time role involves splitting your time between HMP Leeds (three days per week) and HMP Wealstun, totaling 35 hours a week. The position requires an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting clearance but offers a generous benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities: As a Prison Support Worker, your primary role will be to provide comprehensive support to individuals within the prison system, helping them navigate their time in custody and preparing them for life after release. Your key responsibilities will include:
Assessing Needs: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify the specific support needs of each participant. Provide tailored advocacy, mentoring, advice, and guidance to meet these needs effectively.
Case Management: Engage and case-manage eligible participants on the CFO Evolution programme, offering ongoing resettlement support. You will also be responsible for completing pre-release inventories and associated actions to ensure participants are well-prepared for their transition back into the community.
Quality Assurance & Reporting: Develop and implement detailed Action Plans, designing and delivering appropriate activities, training programmes, and interventions. You will be expected to lead high-quality 1:1 and group sessions, monitor participants’ progress, and contribute to internal quality assurance processes. Regularly provide timely monthly reports on progress against agreed outcomes.
Team Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with HMPPS, other agencies, and colleagues within the prison system. You will also collaborate with the local CFO Activity Hub to facilitate effective through-the-gate transitions and ensure a smooth handover to community-based support workers.
Person Specification: We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills, knowledge, and attributes:
Experience: A background in working intensively with individuals, particularly those from marginalized or offender backgrounds, is essential. Experience in training, guidance, advice, or counseling environments is highly desirable.
Knowledge: A strong understanding of the issues affecting the rehabilitation of offenders, desistance theory, and the prison environment is crucial. You should also be knowledgeable about local and national training, education, and employment opportunities for offenders.
Skills & Abilities: We seek individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be self-motivated, flexible, and capable of developing positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Attitude: A positive, empathetic, and resilient attitude is essential. You must have a strong belief in the ability of people to turn their lives around and a commitment to consultative and collaborative working practices.
What We Offer:
A comprehensive induction to help you settle into your role.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities tailored to your needs.
Continuous support and supervision, including reflective practice, to help you grow and succeed as a practitioner.
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Please send your up-to-date CV to Mark White at mark.white@servicecare.org.uk.....Read more...
Service Care Solutions is looking for a committed and empathetic Prison Activity Worker to join our team, working across two sites near Leeds. This full-time role involves splitting your time between HMP Leeds (three days per week) and HMP Wealstun, totaling 35 hours a week. The position requires an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting clearance but offers a generous benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities: As a Prison Support Worker, your primary role will be to provide comprehensive support to individuals within the prison system, helping them navigate their time in custody and preparing them for life after release. Your key responsibilities will include:
Assessing Needs: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify the specific support needs of each participant. Provide tailored advocacy, mentoring, advice, and guidance to meet these needs effectively.
Case Management: Engage and case-manage eligible participants on the CFO Evolution programme, offering ongoing resettlement support. You will also be responsible for completing pre-release inventories and associated actions to ensure participants are well-prepared for their transition back into the community.
Quality Assurance & Reporting: Develop and implement detailed Action Plans, designing and delivering appropriate activities, training programmes, and interventions. You will be expected to lead high-quality 1:1 and group sessions, monitor participants’ progress, and contribute to internal quality assurance processes. Regularly provide timely monthly reports on progress against agreed outcomes.
Team Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with HMPPS, other agencies, and colleagues within the prison system. You will also collaborate with the local CFO Activity Hub to facilitate effective through-the-gate transitions and ensure a smooth handover to community-based support workers.
Person Specification: We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills, knowledge, and attributes:
Experience: A background in working intensively with individuals, particularly those from marginalized or offender backgrounds, is essential. Experience in training, guidance, advice, or counseling environments is highly desirable.
Knowledge: A strong understanding of the issues affecting the rehabilitation of offenders, desistance theory, and the prison environment is crucial. You should also be knowledgeable about local and national training, education, and employment opportunities for offenders.
Skills & Abilities: We seek individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be self-motivated, flexible, and capable of developing positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Attitude: A positive, empathetic, and resilient attitude is essential. You must have a strong belief in the ability of people to turn their lives around and a commitment to consultative and collaborative working practices.
What We Offer:
A comprehensive induction to help you settle into your role.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities tailored to your needs.
Continuous support and supervision, including reflective practice, to help you grow and succeed as a practitioner.
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Please send your up-to-date CV to Mark White at mark.white@servicecare.org.uk.....Read more...
Sirona Medical are currently recruiting for an Educational Psychologist.Please note this is £1200 per assessmentEssential Information• All EP's must have 3 years of experience to practice as a contractor • Candidates need a PHD / Doctorate or Masters in Educational Psychology - or equivalent. About the Role • To contribute to improving the quality of education provided by maintained schools and academies in Hampshire and the Isle of White for children and young people and especially those with SEN by: • Providing psychological advice (including statutory advice) to SEN services and other officers for children and young people aged 0 – 25. • Providing psychological advice and support to communities, school, parents, children and young people. • Contributing to multi – agency support for children and young people If you are available and interested in working with Sirona Medical as a Social Worker, please do not delay in contacting us.What Sirona Medical will offer you: - Great pay rates dependent on specialities.- Variation of locations you want to be booked.- A dedicated recruitment consultant- 24 hour support.- Fast track registration with efficient compliance process.- An Excellent Referral Bonus Scheme! Sirona Medical supply Social Workers through to Team Managers/IRO's nationwide. Sirona Medical is a Healthcare Recruitment Agency supplying staff across many sectors within the UK. Sirona Medical has an excellent reputation for providing reliable Healthcare Professionals to Local Authorities. We are renowned for our fast, friendly and high quality service. Our thorough recruitment process ensures that we only provide the very best talent to our clients.With over 60 years combined experience in the recruitment industry, our experienced Recruiters are always available to provide you with the highest service levels.Sirona Medical believes in the ethics of providing more than just a service, but a relationship that allows both clients and candidates, to feel that no matter the query, request or demand, we will meet and exceed your expectations.Talk to real human, a real recruiter not a computer or an order filler, honestly we don’t bite, please give us a call when you are free or contact us via the advertisement apply button, alternatively send us an email. Please contact the Social Work Department at Sirona Medical for more information socialwork@sirona-medical.co.uk....Read more...
AMHP Senior Social Worker
Permanent, Full Time
£45,217 to £54,395 per annum
Location: Affiliated with North/Mid AMHP Hub and Essex wide as required.
This role involves working a condensed week (37 hours per week across 4 weekdays). The successful postholder will be expected to be office based from either the Colchester or Basildon office.
Exciting opportunities have arisen to join Essex County Council’s (ECC) fast paced, dynamic and supportive dedicated Approved Mental Health Service (AMHP) Service.
Operating within ECC as a hub and spoke model, the AMHP Service is transforming, and posts have become available as we expand the core aspect of the daytime service. The transformation of the service is from one centralised AMHP ‘hub’ to two.
The Service takes referral 9-5 Monday to Friday and is supported by the Essex Emergency Duty Service outside of these times.
The Role
The Approved Mental Health Professional Service has a unique position in ensuring compliance with the statutory functions imposed upon the Local Authority by the Mental Health Act. The service will be responsible for delivering the AMHP rota. The service will undertake statutory assessments, triaging initial enquiries in line with statutory duties.
As a Senior Social Worker you will be passionate and experienced in demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations often in pressurised environments. You will be able to manage workloads and support colleagues with complex cases, with an ability to mitigate high levels of risk. You will work collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory/voluntary agencies ensuring a joined-up approach.
You will have significant experience of social work, modelling good practice, triaging mental health act referrals, prioritising responses, giving direction to others and providing expert advice and guidance.
please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964....Read more...
We are looking for a Team Manager to join our Community Mental Health Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team are responsible for care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users and risk assessment and management. Holistic mental health assessments are key to the day-to-day workings of the team. 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 senior management on performance. Working effectively with connected services is essential to ensuring the best outcome for every case.
About you
The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills. Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to able to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years’ experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
What's on offer?
£40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working schedule
An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
Parking available / nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood – Candidate Consultant
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Job Description
Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as Accommodation Support Worker with Rochdale Council
Rochdale Council are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week.
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, flexible 24/7 shift rotation (including early, late, and night shifts) Employer: Rochdale Borough Council – Strategic Housing Services
About the Role
As an Accommodation Support Worker, you will play a key role in welcoming and supporting individuals and families who require temporary housing. You’ll work directly with clients to assess their needs, provide essential support, and guide them toward securing long-term housing solutions. You will also be part of the Safer Homes Scheme, which supports those facing domestic abuse to safely remain in their homes.
Key Responsibilities
Client Support: Provide high-quality guidance, housing support, and advice, helping residents manage their needs and become tenancy-ready.
Homelessness Prevention: Work alongside the homelessness team to develop personal housing plans, support floating services, and contribute to reducing admissions to temporary accommodation.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Represent Strategic Housing at multi-agency meetings, including safeguarding forums, to support individuals affected by domestic abuse.
Safety and Compliance: Ensure buildings meet health and safety standards, manage occupancy, and promptly report necessary repairs.
Data and Record Management: Maintain accurate case records, complete assessments, and ensure GDPR compliance.
Financial Responsibility: Monitor and support rent collection and record financial data to assist in managing service charges.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience in a homelessness, housing, or local authority environment, particularly with vulnerable populations.
Understands homelessness legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
Demonstrates effective partnership building skills across sectors, especially in multi-agency settings.
Is comfortable working in a flexible, 24/7 rota system and has experience with shift work (early, late, and night shifts).
Possesses strong IT skills, particularly in managing electronic case files and reporting.
Holds a valid DBS check (or is willing to undergo one).
APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MUST BE CONFIDENT ADMINISTERING MEDICATION
1. Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2. Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3. Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients. This mayinclude administering.
4. Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File’ with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes. To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5. Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6. Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7. Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8. Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9. Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly. To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes. Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10. Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices. To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11. Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12. Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13. Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients. To ensure that bothprospective and former residents are supported through visits and/orcorrespondence.....Read more...
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MUST BE CONFIDENT ADMINISTERING MEDICATION
1. Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2. Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3. Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients. This mayinclude administering.
4. Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File’ with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes. To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5. Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6. Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7. Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8. Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9. Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly. To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes. Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10. Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices. To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11. Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12. Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13. Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients. To ensure that bothprospective and former residents are supported through visits and/orcorrespondence.....Read more...
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2. Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3. Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients. This mayinclude administering.
4. Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File’ with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes. To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5. Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6. Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7. Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8. Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9. Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly. To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes. Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10. Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices. To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11. Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12. Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13. Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients. To ensure that bothprospective and former residents are supported through visits and/orcorrespondence.....Read more...
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2. Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3. Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients. This mayinclude administering.
4. Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File’ with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes. To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5. Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6. Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7. Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8. Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9. Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly. To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes. Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10. Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices. To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11. Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12. Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13. Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients. To ensure that bothprospective and former residents are supported through visits and/orcorrespondence.....Read more...
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2. Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3. Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients. This mayinclude administering.
4. Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File’ with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes. To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5. Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6. Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7. Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8. Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9. Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly. To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes. Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10. Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices. To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11. Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12. Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13. Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients. To ensure that bothprospective and former residents are supported through visits and/orcorrespondence.....Read more...
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Keywork: To key work and support clients generally within your project, andto act as the Key Worker to designated clients under MAPPA arrangements.
2. Housing Management: To assist clients to live safely and independently in thecommunity by providing support that enables them to successfully maintain theirtenancy and promotes positive outcomes for them and the wider community theylive in.
3. Risk management: To take an active role in the assessment and managementof risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures tocontrol the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients. This mayinclude administering.
4. Client file: To regularly fully utilise the Trust ‘Client File’ with designated clientsto ensure that they are supported and empowered to achieve appropriateoutcomes. To maintain confidentiality of client and staff data in line with theTrust procedure.
5. Support: To ensure that both prospective and former client are supportedthrough visits and/or correspondence.
6. Client meetings: To manage client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusionand Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views ofother clients at meetings.
7. Advice and training: To provide other staff and clients with relevant advice,support and training.
8. Involvement: To promote and support client involvement, manage complaintsand seek resolutions.
9. Discipline: To supervise and monitor the behaviour of Clients and to ensurethat Clients comply with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations,occupancy agreement or house rules and to report deviations to your linemanager promptly. To support pro-social behaviour and attitudes. Toappropriately challenge and de-escalate anti-social behaviour and attitudesand report to statutory organisations as required.
10. Team meetings: To contribute to team work and practices. To take an activepart in team meetings, ensuring that the team is fully briefed in relation to riskfactors, changes in Client behaviour and de-briefed following any incident.
11. Referral process: To assist in the management of the referral process withinthe project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
12. Liaison: To assist clients to access other relevant services and to act as anadvocate for them when necessary.
13. Support: To support the arrival and departure of clients. To ensure that bothprospective and former residents are supported through visits and/orcorrespondence.....Read more...
Description:
We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Social Care Advisor to join a well established Social Care team at Wirral Council. This essential role involves handling inquiries from the public and partner agencies, offering advice and signposting to services that support child welfare. You will be the first point of contact for those raising concerns and will work closely with colleagues to ensure that callers receive the information and support they need.
£14.40 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay
3 month initial contract with p[ossibility of extension after this
Responsibilities:
Professionally handle phone calls from the public and partner agencies, addressing concerns about child welfare.
Provide informed advice and signpost to services outside of social care, where appropriate.
Record incoming information accurately in the Early Help Module/Liquidlogic database, ensuring a smooth decision-making process.
Identify high-risk inquiries and ensure they reach the appropriate qualified social worker immediately.
Support the team by responding to routine and complex inquiries regarding children and families in line with policies and thresholds.
Maintain confidentiality and a professional image of the service in all communications.
Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing supervision to ensure high standards and continuous professional development.
Requirements:
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field or equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.
Skills and Knowledge:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an understanding of confidentiality requirements.
Ability to remain calm and assess information quickly to determine the best course of action.
Familiarity with child services, early help, and safeguarding.
Proficient in data entry and telephone-based communication.
Ability to work as part of a team and manage challenging situations.
Experience:
Experience in a busy team environment, particularly with client information systems.
Proven ability to interface effectively over the phone with professionals, agencies, and the public.
Desirable:
NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care/Business Administration, child protection/safeguarding training, or experience working with vulnerable individuals.
Apply NowIf you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.ukIf this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.The benefits of working with SCS:
A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
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