Finance Operations Manager Location: Berkshire Contract: Temporary (3-month initial) Salary: £55 - £65 per hour Start Date: Flexible *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Finance Operations Manager on behalf of a Local Authority in Berkshire to join the team on a temporary basis. The purpose of the role is to ensure the operation of the Exchequer Services department is provided effectively meeting Council targets and objectives, including services which are provided under arrangements with other areas of operation. The role is responsible for advising Corporate Management and Members on all matters relevant to Exchequer Services to ensure that policies are developed in line with national requirements
Main Responsibilities
Responsibility for the Exchequer Services team which comprises of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Adult Social Care Finance and the administration of the Cash Office function.
Responsibility for collection against approximately 26,750 invoices, and for the payment of approximately 62,000 invoices annually
Provide leadership to the staff in the Exchequer Team, including responsibility for supervision, work allocation and performance management with a view to ensuring a highly skilled and resilient workforce.
Interpret, analyse and present data to give advice on decisions relating to service delivery and procurement issues.
Ensure that financial management systems and operational procedures comply with statutory, corporate guidance and best practice.
Candidate Criteria
Degree level education or equivalent with relevant professional qualification/membership
Minimum of 5 years managerial experience of managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable services
Experience of Local Government Finance and in particular Adult Social Care Finance
Experience of developing business plans and performance monitoring frameworks
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@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...
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Team Leader for a for Supported Living Service located within Trafford.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
To support and assist the Manager and to manage and supervise a team of Support Workers To ensure that the team work towards promoting and maximising the independence of Service Users and empowering and enabling individuals to make informed choices whist living their lives to the full within the community.To support and assist the Manager to provide a safe service, ensuring that safeguarding incidents are reported and managed in accordance with the policies, practices and procedures of the Local Authority. To supervise Support Workers on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that services provided by the team are of a consistently high quality, ensuring continuity of person centred care and support and adhering to the guidelines of best practice.To allocate tasks to Support Workers on a daily basis and to effectively co-coordinate all available resources to ensure the safe, efficient and effective running of the service.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care or leadership and management. (Level 5 would be preferable, but not essentialExperience in a supervisory capacity in a relevant care setting within the past 2 yearsExperience of supervising a small team of staff on a rota basis to provide care which delivers high quality customer outcomesExperience of ensuring that standards, policies, procedures are in place, understood and adhered toUnderstanding of relevant social care legislation and regulatory requirements and the implications of these for the serviceEnhanced 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...
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Children's Locality Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
You will be responsible for completing assessments and making decisions about pathways as well as any necessary statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. You will work with children with a range of different needs such as CIN (Children In Need), CP (Child protection) and will complete Section 47, Section 7 assessments. Working effectively with the MASH team is key to ensuring each case is given the right set of resources and care necessary.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
• Up to £37 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working pattern / Work from home opportunities.
• The opportunity to work for a “Good” Ofsted rated Local Authority
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood – Recruitment Consultant.
07442 576 906
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An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Registered Service Manager to work in an exceptional service located in the Peterborough, Cambridgeshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a special residential service which provides residential accommodation and nursing support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs
**To be considered for this position you should have achieved or be working towards a QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or hold equivalent qualification, such as NVQ Level 4 in both Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management in Care Services**
As the Registered Manager your key responsibilities include:
Ensuring the highest standards of support
Managing budgets
Developing your team
ensure the individuals you support have the opportunity to develop a varied
You’re committed to the same high-quality, person-centered services that we are – services that help people to a better life
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
A strong, supportive leader and effective manager
Successfully managed a team in a challenging Learning Disability Service
Had professional senior level contact with CQC
Developed positive relationships with commissioning teams
The successful Service Manager will receive an excellent annual salary of £34,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Yearly bonus
Fantastic support and development opportunities
Paid annual leave 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
Reference ID: 6410
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Behaviour Support Practitioner - EnfieldAre you a passionate, dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join a Joint Service for Disabled Children Team based in Enfield.Umbrella Pay - £24.39 per hourThis is a contract role for a minimum 1 year.Shifts are on a rota basis between the hours of 8am-11pm, Monday to Sunday.The role:
Provide support to children and young people to relief parents from their caring responsibilities.Work closely with parents, carers and school environments to incorporate strategies and interventions that facilitate change, enhance skill development, and promote resilience.Offer families support and guidance to prevent the escalation of concerning behaviours in challenging circumstances.Participate in evaluations and attend relevant meetings, such as child protection conferences, reviews, child in need sessions, school evaluations, and other collaborative meetings as required.Develop strong relationships with children and young people while also building effective partnerships with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for children and young individuals.Assist in facilitating hospital discharges, especially during non-standard work hours, by closely coordinating with healthcare providers, social care associates, parents/carers, and school personnel.Ensure accurate documentation of cases while also participating in project evaluation activities.Ensure consistent adherence to health and safety policies and procedures, including risk assessments, accident reporting, care plans and lone working.Any additional tasks as assigned by management.
Requirements
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare and/or health and social care is desirable.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Proven ability working with disabled children and young people with multiple and complex needs and challenging behaviours.Capable of flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends.Enhanced DBS registered to the update service.
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.If you are a Behaviour Support Practitioner and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on 0808 178 4445 (option1) and speak to The Care Team or email on, Careteam@4recruitmentservices.com....Read more...
A great new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Registered Service Manager to work in an exceptional service located in the Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
The special service provides a high standard of accommodation for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs
**To be considered for this position you should have achieved or be working towards a QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or hold equivalent qualification, such as NVQ Level 4 in both Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management in Care Services**
As the Registered Service Manager your key responsibilities include:
Ensuring the highest standards of support
Managing budgets
Developing your team
ensure the individuals you support have the opportunity to develop a varied
You’re committed to the same high-quality, person-centered services that we are – services that help people to a better life
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
A strong, supportive leader and effective manager
Successfully managed a team in a challenging Learning Disability Service
Had professional senior level contact with CQC
Developed positive relationships with commissioning teams
The successful Registered Service Manager will receive an excellent annual salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through Day Shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Yearly bonus
Fantastic support and development opportunities
Paid annual leave 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
Reference ID: 6253
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Registered Service Manager to manage a residential supported living service located in the Preston, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
A brand new residential living service consisting of individual apartments with internal and external communal spaces. Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs that some may find challenging
**To be considered for this position you should have achieved or be working towards a QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or hold equivalent qualification, such as NVQ Level 4 in both Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management in Care Services**
As the Service Manager your key responsibilities include:
Ensuring the highest standards of support
Managing budgets
Developing your team
ensure the individuals you support have the opportunity to develop a varied
You’re committed to the same high-quality, person-centered services that we are – services that help people to a better life
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
A strong, supportive leader and effective manager
Successfully managed a team in a challenging Learning Disability Service
Had professional senior level contact with CQC
Developed positive relationships with commissioning teams
The successful Service Manager will receive an excellent annual salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through Day Shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Yearly bonus
Fantastic support and development opportunities
Paid annual leave 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
Reference ID: 6648
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Registered Service Manager to work in an exceptional residential service located in the Radstock, Avon area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
The special service provides a residential service for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours which others may find challenging
**To be considered for this position you should have achieved or be working towards a QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or hold equivalent qualification, such as NVQ Level 4 in both Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management in Care Services**
As the Registered Manager your key responsibilities include:
Ensuring the highest standards of support
Managing budgets
Developing your team
ensure the individuals you support have the opportunity to develop a varied
You’re committed to the same high-quality, person-centered services that we are – services that help people to a better life
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
A strong, supportive leader and effective manager
Successfully managed a team in a challenging Learning Disability Service
Had professional senior level contact with CQC
Developed positive relationships with commissioning teams
The successful Service Manager will receive an excellent annual salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. This exciting position is a Full Time role working through Day Shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Yearly bonus
Fantastic support and development opportunities
Paid annual leave 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
Reference ID: 6252
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Supported Living Service Manager to work in a supported living service located in the Doncaster, South Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
A brand new service opening soon consisting of 6 beautiful dormer bungalows these will provide a home for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs
**To be considered for this position you should have achieved or be working towards a QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or hold equivalent qualification, such as NVQ Level 4 in both Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management in Care Services**
As the Service Manager your key responsibilities include:
Ensuring the highest standards of support
Managing budgets
Developing your team
ensure the individuals you support have the opportunity to develop a varied
You’re committed to the same high-quality, person-centered services that we are – services that help people to a better life
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
A strong, supportive leader and effective manager
Successfully managed a team in a challenging Learning Disability Service
Had professional senior level contact with CQC
Developed positive relationships with commissioning teams
The successful Service Manager will receive an excellent annual salary of £36,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through Day Shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Yearly bonus
Fantastic support and development opportunities
Paid annual leave 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
Reference ID: 6339
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Registered Service Manager to work in an exceptional residential service located in the Sale, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
The special service provides residential accommodation and nursing support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, including behaviours which others might find challenging
**To be considered for this position you should have achieved or be working towards a QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or hold equivalent qualification, such as NVQ Level 4 in both Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management in Care Services**
As the Registered Manager your key responsibilities include:
Ensuring the highest standards of support
Managing budgets
Developing your team
ensure the individuals you support have the opportunity to develop a varied
You’re committed to the same high-quality, person-centered services that we are – services that help people to a better life
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
A strong, supportive leader and effective manager
Successfully managed a team in a challenging Learning Disability Service
Had professional senior level contact with CQC
Developed positive relationships with commissioning teams
The successful Service Manager will receive an excellent annual salary of £40,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Yearly bonus
Fantastic support and development opportunities
Paid annual leave 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
Reference ID: 930
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? Apply today!
We have an opportunity available with a leading Children’s Home company who have services across the UK and are one of the most reputable in the sector.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours such as Trauma, Sexual Exploitation and Attachment Disorders as part of a Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare. This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning, and evenings so flexibility is required.
Benefits for the Children’s Support Worker include:
Basic salary £24,000-£25,000 per annum
Yearly earnings between £26,000 - £30,000 (including sleep-in rates)
Full-time contract
28 days annual leave
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Children’s Support Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children’s social care – desirable as full training given)
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
Encourage positive life experiences for the children
Strong experience building report
Strong experience working in a team environment
Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others
If you want to care for young people suffering from trauma, apply today!....Read more...
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to provide out-of-hospital services to patients in the Orpington/Bromley areas. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers
This great company is providing a wide range of services including community nursing services and district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, to deliver therapy services for children, young people and adults
**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 team members are safe with their clinical care skills
Undertake appraisal and ensure team is compliant with BHC policy and procedure guidelines.
Display a focussed person-centred approach, adhering to service criteria to ensure quality standard and delivery of care for patients
Develop safe clinical skills in community setting; proactively manage very high intensity users of health and social care services, with multiple co-morbidities and pharmacy, social, medical and nursing needs and who are at risk of hospital admission
Undertake nursing procedure, catheterisation, phlebotomy, IV therapy, Cannulation Respiratory care, nebuliser weaning and NEWS2 assessment in the patient’s home
Proactively monitor and manage a patient caseload with sound clinical autonomous decisions about patient care and seeking support from colleagues as appropriate
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience/Knowledge in Respiratory Assessment and Care
Experience in the care of frailty patients - Cannulation skills, Chest Auscultation
Specialist assessments such as Continence assessments, Digital Rectal examination etc
Experience of clinical audit
Community or acute nursing experience
Experience of working in/with a multi-disciplinary team
The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £38,762 - £45,765 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both Full Time and Part Time hours available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**Inclusive of HCAS per annum pro rota**
Mileage
Pension schemes
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted electronics
Access to EAP
High street discounts
Blue Light Card eligibility
Opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans
Excellent lease car scheme
Reference ID: 5851
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A premium residential care home on the outskirts of York is now looking for Senior Care Assistant to join their staff bank, which will give you the option to pick up shifts as and when you want.This home was purpose-built to give residents with age, poor health, and dementia-related needs the best possible home-living experience. The home has a fully “Good” CQC rating and has outstanding rates of resident satisfaction: regularly praising the delicious and nutritious seasonal menus offered, the jam-packed entertainment programme, the luxurious rooms with stunning countryside views and, above all, the team’s genuine kindness and respect.As a Bank Senior Care Assistant, you’ll be supporting the more advanced elements of clinical care (such as medication and care planning) and supervising more junior members of the team.Your help will ensure each resident gets the support they need even when there are absences, such as due to illness or annual leave.This is a bank position for a Senior Care Assistant (ad-hoc shifts). Person specification:
(Essential) Previous experience as a Care Assistant in an elderly care setting(Essential) Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Extras:
Free on-site parkingFree uniform provided....Read more...
A premium residential care home on the outskirts of York is now looking for Senior Care Assistant to join their staff bank, which will give you the option to pick up shifts as and when you want.This home was purpose-built to give residents with age, poor health, and dementia-related needs the best possible home-living experience. The home has a fully “Good” CQC rating and has outstanding rates of resident satisfaction: regularly praising the delicious and nutritious seasonal menus offered, the jam-packed entertainment programme, the luxurious rooms with stunning countryside views and, above all, the team’s genuine kindness and respect.As a Bank Senior Care Assistant, you’ll be supporting the more advanced elements of clinical care (such as medication and care planning) and supervising more junior members of the team.Your help will ensure each resident gets the support they need even when there are absences, such as due to illness or annual leave.This is a bank position for a Senior Care Assistant (ad-hoc shifts). Person specification:
(Essential) Previous experience as a Care Assistant in an elderly care setting(Essential) Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Extras:
Free on-site parkingFree uniform provided....Read more...
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency.
ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
About the team
The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children’s care and development needs are met.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
What’s on offer?
Up to £38,000
Generous Annual Leave
Free Parking
Private Medical Insurance
Continuous Training Development
Job type: Full-time
For more information, please get in contact:
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
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We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency.
ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
About the team
The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. This organisation is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children’s care and development needs are met.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
What’s on offer?
Up to £38,000
Generous Annual Leave
Free Parking
Private Medical Insurance
Continuous Training Development
Job type: Full-time
For more information, please get in contact:
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
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Medway Council are recruiting for an Adoption Social worker Part time
Purpose of the Job:
Manage a caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, to ensure that resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families and to provide assessments for prospective adopters.
Liaise with adoptive parents, adopted children, social workers, foster carers and birth parents as necessary and appropriate to carry out the work.
Raise the standard of professional work within the Team by contributing to training initiatives and “in-house” core training courses for Newly Qualified, Developing and Maturing Practitioners whilst consolidating a breadth of social work practice.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a high and diverse number of cases within the parameters of agreed policies and practices, together with the professional guidance and support from Senior Practitioners to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and meet their individual needs.
Work in partnership with the child, parents and carers, Health Service including Acute and Community Trusts and with Primary Care Trusts, Education Authority, District Councils, commercial and private sector and voluntary bodies to identify, evaluate and review care plans to produce positive outcomes for children and their adoptive and foster families.
Assist the Senior Practitioner and other colleagues in identifying, planning and delivering its core tasks of recruiting, assessment, training and supervision of adoptive families and foster carers to a high professional standard.
Keep contemporaneous case notes and regularly update records, reports, plans and assessments so that information and planning for the children is the most relevant and current.
Maintain an awareness of changes in child development etc., and related theories, legislation, corporate and directorate policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service.
Attend regular “in-house” core training courses, compile a portfolio of evidence supported by experiences in the field to achieve appropriate competency levels
if you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964....Read more...
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Child & Family Support Worker 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...
Are you an experienced Registered Manager with CQC? Have you got experience managing extra care services? Would you like to work for a leading not for profit employer? Apply here!
I am recruiting for a CQC Registered Manager to manage a specialist extra care with housing and care services based in Totnes, Devon.
This role is an initial 6 month period but has potential to go permanent.
The Registered Manager will be responsible for the CQC compliance, person centred support delivery of the service users, line managing a large staff team, performance management across the service.
My client is a leading national not for profit who support adults all varieties of needs across the UK in CQC regulated services.
The Registered Manager is a 6 month contract, paying £47,192 (FTE) on a 40 hour a week contract.
The successful candidate must have
QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management
Prior experience as a Registered Manager with CQC
Understanding of CQC, extra care, rent and tenancy agreements and working with vulnerable adults
Proven record in managing social care staff teams and delivering high performance.
If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge for 2024, apply here!
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Business Support Minute Taker
This role is:
Full time - 36 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Initial 4 month contract - with the possibility of extension
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Support Minute Taker to join a supportive and fast paced team in Sefton. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing minute-taking support to the busy Cared for Teams and Young Persons Teams, as well as attending other meetings as required.
Key Responsibilities
Take clear and concise minutes in a formal setting
Complete general administrative tasks for the service
Liaise with all professionals within Social Care and other bodies outside of the Local Authority
Deal confidentially with matters of a sensitive nature and cope with the content of child protection information
Work closely with other members of the Business Support Team
Requirements
Proven clerical experience
Excellent word processing skills, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word
Ability to work with set timeframes within a pressurised environment
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience of minute taking in a formal setting
Capacity to cope with the content of child protection information
About the Company
This company is a leading provider of social care services in the Sefton Borough. They are committed to providing high-quality care to children and young people, and are looking for a Business Support Minute Taker to join their team and help them achieve this goal.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Business Support Minute Taker looking for a new challenge, please send your CV to emily.bentley@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 to discuss further.....Read more...
Service Development Officer
Start date: ASAP
Location: Southampton City Council
Rate of pay: £28ltd per hour
About the Company
This company is a leading provider of health and social care services in Southampton. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support services to meet the needs of the local population.
About the Role
The Service Development Officer will be responsible for managing a number of tasks and projects at any one time, keeping track of the work, and organising their time appropriately. This post covers distinct areas of work:
Home Care – supporting/managing market, contract/performance management, day to day management of procurement vehicle, relationship management, quality improvement
Direct Payments
Transport
Other work as required
The successful candidate will lead a programme of work which will deliver positive outcomes for the population of Southampton through securing high-quality service provision and development of innovative ways of working, ensuring the market is able to respond appropriately to the needs of Southampton’s residents, whilst at all times ensuring cost-effective use of available resources within a challenging financial context.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting/managing market, contract/performance management
Day to day management of procurement vehicle
Relationship management, quality improvement
Direct Payments
Transport
Other work as required
Requirements
Good understanding of health and social care
Experience of working within the commissioning cycle to ensure a sufficient, diverse, and sustainable supply of high-quality care and support services to meet the needs of the local population
Highly motivated individual, with excellent organisational skills
Ability to maintain a substantial and varied workload
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting 6-month opportunity to work within Southampton’s Integrated Commissioning Unit (ICU) across the Council and NHS to commission sustainable, high-quality services which meet the needs of local people.
Equal Opportunities
The company is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcome from all candidates regardless of their gender, race, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
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A large, Outstanding rated, Independent Fostering Agency group require a Registered Manager to join their senior leadership team for their London region.
About the company
With a Head office in North West London, My client has a extremely strong senior management team with over 50 years combined experience within Fostering and they are looking for a Registered Manager, overseeing 3 operational managers, and around 300 fostering households. The social work team has over 30 social workers covering this area, spanning the whole of London, with sub offices in East London, South London, and West London.
About you
You will have an empathic understanding of the nature of the foster Parent task, and an ability to communicate effectively with Foster Parents, young people, social work colleagues within the agency and local authority colleagues.
You must also have proven skills of communication with traumatised children and young people in the care system.
What you will receive
Up to £80,000 per annum
30 days annual leave
Annual performance related bonuses and pay reviews
Mileage paid at 50p per mile
Contributory Pension Scheme
Please contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details or to apply
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Currently looking for a Childrens Senior Practitioner in the North East
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
About the team
They are a very supportive and busy team based in the North East. The team work with children from birth to 18 years and work on progressing plans of permanence and belonging. You will be completing court work if required, C&F assessments, Child In Care Reviews, Pathway Plans to progress plans post 18 years. Everyone in the team is committed to helping the children and young people they work with to achieve the best outcomes in all areas of their lives.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years’ post qualified experience is essential for this role. If you are ready to utilise your skills and expertise to empower families and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.
What's on offer?
£181.02 umbrella rate (PAYE payment options available also)
Option for full time or 3 days per week
For more information, please get in contact
Sophia Garner - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555
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An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Manager to manage an exceptional care home based in the Taverham, Norwich area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This service provides the opportunity for individuals to create their own home. Providing residential care to a mixed gender group of individuals with complex learning disability and autism needs since it opened in 2002
**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care**
As the Registered Manager your key responsibilities include:
Formulation of support plans
Writing of residential core assessments, pathway plans and other competent reports to professionals as necessary
Direct work with people we support and their families as part of the family support work to assess risks, strengths and viability of living in the community
Day to day running of the projects, policies and procedure, finance and all administration involved.
Managing and working with set budgets
Maintain up-to-date both manual and electronic records and databases
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Clear enhanced DBS Record
Experience of Social Services and Local Authorities
Must have sound knowledge and understanding of CQC and current legislations
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role
The successful Registered Manager will receive an excellent salary up to £40,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through Days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Market leading pay rates
Free compliance training, and opportunities to develop
NEST Pension Scheme
Meals are provided at the home during shift
Refer a Friend Bonus
Free enhanced DBS check
Access to your pay as you earn it through our Moorepay partnership
Employee Assistance Programme (access to free telephone counselling and legal advice)
Life Assurance (2x salary)
Reference ID: 6088
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Job Opportunity: Community Psychiatric Nurse in Coventry,
Are you a Mental Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity? Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a Community Psychiatric Nurse in Coventry. This is a temporary agency contract based in a community setting.
Job Description
Work as an effective professional in a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team.
To prioritise and respond to urgent referrals for assessments as required and deliver high quality health and social care within the Care Programme Approach framework and to participate in duty rotas when required.
Hold care co-ordinator responsibility for a caseload of services users and their carers. Responsibility for assessing individual care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans,
Work Monday to Friday, 9-5
Pay Rate
The pay rate for this role is £26.00Ltd an hour, paid weekly via an umbrella company.
Benefits
Approved supplier to over 400 organisations nationwide
Subsidised training / FREE mandatory training
Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
Loyalty reward scheme
Free DBS
Four-day payroll
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk. We also offer a £150 sign-up bonus and a £250 referral bonus, so if you know anyone who may be interested, please feel free to refer them to us. Thank you for your interest in Service Care Solutions. Kind regards....Read more...
