We are looking for a Registered Manager for a Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working and is well known for being a champion of equality and diversity within the Fostering community.About you
What's on offer?
Up to £65,000 per annum dependent on experience
A car allowance & mileage
Hybrid working
Training & development opportunities
Job type: Full-time
For more information, please get in contact:
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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We are looking for a Registered Manager for a Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working and is well known for being a champion of equality and diversity within the Fostering community.About you
What's on offer?
Up to £65,000 per annum dependent on experience
A car allowance & mileage
Hybrid working
Training & development opportunities
Job type: Full-time
For more information, please get in contact:
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Children’s Referral and Assessment Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the Team
This team works directly with children and families focussing on initial involvement through new referrals, child in need, child protection and initial court proceedings. This will include strategy discussions, Initial Child Protection Conferences; Child In Need Planning and taking court actions. The team works directly with families in their time of crisis which helps to prevent increase of concerns.
About you
A degree within social work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience working with children, their families and court work will aid in the effectiveness of the role. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is essential to the success of this role.
What’s on offer?
£37.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid and flexible working scheme
Parking available/nearby
Great opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your CV
For more information, please get in contact with:
Siobhan Molley – Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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We are looking for a Social Worker to Join a Children’s Safeguarding Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the Team
This team specialise in completing statutory visits and get involved with child protection, children in need and children in care cases. Their caseload may include some PLO or S31 care proceedings where they will have to manage and assess risks. The team are well experienced and involved with any court proceedings which include completing any court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments.
About you
A degree within social work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience working with children, their families and court work will aid in the effectiveness of the role. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is essential to the success of this role.
What’s on offer?
£39.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid and flexible working scheme
Parking available/nearby
Great opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your CV
For more information, please get in contact with:
Siobhan Molley – Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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Main Job Duties:
• To work with adults, using a strength-based approach, who may have a wide range of care and support needs and require support to reduce and manage identified risks
• To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
• To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• To fully engage in reflective practice, demonstrating you are an active member of the team.
• To identify adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse and neglect and support safeguarding procedures, alongside a qualified social worker
• To participate in a range of meetings with adults and carers’ and exchange information, participate in decision making, with support and review progress.
• To carry out meaningful conversations which determine eligibility under the Care Act (2014).
• To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs (wherever possible).
• To build to excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to sign-post when appropriate.
• To develop creative support plans which focus on the outcomes of adults to promote their independence and ensure Care Act (2014) needs are met in a way which helps to maximise this.
• To gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make
• To have an awareness of potential deprivation of liberty and seek management support.
• To promote the welfare of Children and discuss any safeguarding concerns with the line manager.
General Accountabilities
• To undertake other such duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job
• To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the job and/or as detailed in the Directorate’s Health and Safety Policy
• The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy
• Working with some vulnerable children, young people and adults can, at times, be emotionally challenging for which appropriate support will be provided through management supervision. The post holder must be able to deal with such mental demands.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and / previously met the definition of Regulated Activity (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) and is therefore subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Check (Via the Disclosure Barring Service, DBS) (as defined by the Police Act).
• This post meets Regulated Activity (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Check (Via the Disclosure Barring Service, DBS) and the relevant children and/ adults barred list(s) checks.
Experience
It is essential that the post holder has:
• Significant experience of working in a health or social care environment, providing advice and support adults with care and support needs with a wide range of needs including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, long term conditions and dementia.
• Significant experience in assessing needs and translating these into person centred outcomes
• Demonstrable experience in developing and reviewing support plans
• Demonstrable experience in maintaining accurate records using computer-based information systems
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Qualifications & Development
Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2) in health and social care or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience
Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE A to C) in maths and English or demonstrable equivalent
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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to be Social Worker for this organisation’s Children & Families service (CP CIN).
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience within frontline teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
What's on offer?
Salaries between £40,221 - £47,420 dependent on experience
Mileage covered
Flexible working
Excellent pension
Training & development opportunities
Hours: Full time / Part time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Nurse to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Bedford area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This specialist care home provides a specialist dementia nursing service. They provide each person with a comprehensive care package tailored to meet their individual needs, a named nurse and a key worker
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**
As a Nurse your key duties include:
Ensure the highest possible standards of care, assessing residents' needs and wishes, and developing services to enhance their quality of life
Champion appropriate independence and personal choice; developing, reviewing and updating care plans to meet our residents physical, social and psychological needs
Oversee all aspects of medicine management on your shift – ensuring medicines are appropriately received, stored and administered, in accordance with company policies and current legislation
Build the positive reputation of the Business; liaise professionally with visitors and other external stakeholders
Ensure all elements of resident experience are positive, from admission to discharge
Participate knowledgably and professionally to all inspection visits, ensuring your team is ready at all times to do the same
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines – identify, investigate and resolve risks proactively
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Previous older peoples care experience is desirable but not essential
Caring & compassionate with an excellent clinical track record
Passionate about delivering outstanding care to older people
Excellent organisation & leadership skills
Effective communication skills
Flexible, professional and committed to being the best
Quality driven with a desire to continually improve yourself & our services
The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £20.00 per hour and the annual salary is up to £45,760 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**£2,000 Welcome Bonus**
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
Private Medical Insurance Scheme
Life Assurance
Free meals while on duty
Care first - Employee Assistance Services
Continuous learning and development
Childcare vouchers
Career development
Personal health insurance
An employee assistance programme
Voluntary benefit
Reference ID: 1592
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Main Duties:
To ensure flexibility in working to meet the needs of the setting and the changeable nature of working patterns
To support where needed, including undertaking domestic jobs within the setting, eg preparation of snacks, cleaning of resources & equipment
To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy and mission statement of the setting is upheld
To record as required any accidents/incidents in the correct books
To ensure safeguarding practices are adhered to including the use of our password system for collection of a child
To support staff in preparing and completing activities to match the children’s age and stage of development
To support staff to ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
To support the team in ensuring high standards of personal hygiene are maintained for the children, washing & changing as required
To support the team in ensuring comfort and warmth is always provided to any children, particularly those who may become distressed
To support the team with ensuring the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children – ensuring equality for all children regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, additional needs and across all areas and stages of development
To be aware of the high valued profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times
Skills required
A professional and mature approach to working
To be reliable and conscientious in your approach to work and to the children in your care
To understand the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for the children
To be prepared to undertake additional training as required including paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene
To understand the importance of confidentiality
To have the ability to support and set appropriate boundaries for the children
To be able to support children in understanding and respecting people of different race, gender, sexuality, religion and cultures
To have the ability to develop imaginative ideas
To encourage trust in both children and colleagues
Have the ability to form relationships both caring and trusting with children and their families
To ensure emotional social and educational care for children attending the setting
To support and implement the daily routines within the setting
To ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to within the setting
To be punctual and well presented at all times and aware that you are a reflection of the business and its reputation, so must ensure good standards of both at all times
To be willing to work
Please bare the following in mind when applying:
Reality Check
As part of the Early years Curriculum children must have access to the outdoors daily and this means that you can be outside in weathers that you may not personally choose for yourself
Shifts can be long at times, and this can be physically exhausting, so you must be realistic regarding personal fitness levels as a good level of fitness is required. Children may need physical assistance – you must be able to bend, lift, push prams, lift children into highchairs etc.
The successful candidate will be subject to a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure and a 6-month probationary period
References will also be sought to check suitability
We are committed to our employee’s continuous professional development and as such there is an expectation that you will complete additional training as deemed appropriate by your line manager or the setting manager
Training:
The successful candidate will complete Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
This will be delivered in the workplace and college, with one day in college per month and a tutor visiting the workplace once a month
Training Outcome:
There is always an opportunity for the right candidate to secure permanent employment with us after successful completion of the apprenticeship
Previous apprentices are still with us and have gone on to become part of the management team, room leaders etc.
Employer Description:Little JEMS is a single-storey purpose-built unit within the Hetton Centre, designed to provide the very best care for your child at prices you can afford.
The nursery is owned and managed by former children’s social worker and childminder Suzanne Morton.
All of our staff are appropriately qualified and access continuous relevant training to develop their expertise and ensure their continuous professional development. We also have volunteers who are working towards childcare qualifications whom we mentor within the nursery.
At Little JEMS we take great care to choose committed, enthusiastic and professional staff, ensuring that experience, professionalism and qualifications are matched to children’s individual needs so our staff are able to plan the next steps for your child’s learning and development.Working Hours :Shifts will vary week on week, this will be discussed with you at interview.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...