NHS Jobs - Oxford

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

PermanentFull time

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

NHS Jobs - Wisbech

£41,958 to £44,822 a year

PermanentFull time

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the childs voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Family Support and Safeguarding Team! We manage a varied caseload of Child in Need, Children in need of Protection, Public Law Outline and care proceedings, focusing on children up to the age of 18. You will all use a Motivational Interviewing approach where you will act in partnership with children and their families to achieve sustainable change and improved outcomes for children. This is an exciting and creative time to join us in Family Safeguarding, and we would welcome applications from a diverse range of workers to enhance our existing workforce. We currently have vacancies in our teams based at Stanton House in Huntingdon, Awdry House in Wisbech, Noble House in Ely and Fawcett House in Cambridge. However, please note that as part of the Councils ongoing Asset Review, the Fawcett House office base may change during 2026. Teams currently located at Fawcett House may be relocated to an alternative site within the County, which in most cases will be in close proximity to the current location. If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don't wait to apply! In Childrens Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it? Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development A relocation package (eligibility applies) A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills Scalable retention payments of up to £8,392 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment ARefer a Friend Schemewhere if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, well pay you an introduction fee of £350 Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.What will you be doing? Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Family Support and Safeguarding include: Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary. Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets. Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes. Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.About you We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities. You must: Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification. Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UKAbout us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Scottish Borders Council - Galashiels

£45,153.19 to £48,766.68 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Job Details Grade: 9A Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72 Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 Per Annum Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced social worker, nurse care manager or occupational therapist to join an enthusiastic and dynamic team based in Galashiels. The candidate will be part of a renewed management structure and will be responsible for co-ordinating, motivating and supporting social workers, paraprofessionals and community link workers. The team is ready to embrace a new set of challenges and opportunities with colleagues in adult social care and occupational therapy. The post will oversee the screening of incoming referrals allocating work to individuals in the team and providing supervision on a frequent basis, both formal and informal. Essential - Ability to work within a statutory - Experience of outcomes focussed approach to assessment. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Clear value base which includes an understanding of non-stigmatising and non-discriminatory practice. - An awareness of issues which relate to older people, adults with disabilities, mental health, people at risk of harm and those at risk of social exclusion. - Negotiation skills and an ability to work in partnership with service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies. - Experience of risk assessments. - Experience of chairing and a MDT SSSC/HCPC A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to David Mills at David.Mills@scotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Ceredigion County Council - Penmorfa

£31,537 to £33,699 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed. We are currently looking to recruit a Social Work Assistant to join Porth Gofal's Integrated Triage and Assessment Team, to work with individuals and their families within hospital and community settings, with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation. This is an exciting role within the service, providing the opportunity to undertake assessments and implement packages of care to support our organisation’s aim to enable citizens and family resilience. The role is one of constructing and implementing Care and Support Plans that are person centered and outcome focused that are responsive and flexibly to changing needs. Porth Gofal is the integrated decision making hub for Ceredigion that triages and determines the level of need of all cases and the best outcomes for those individuals. Porth Gofal is the heart of service provision that focuses on ensuring that Citizens receive the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or where else to guide them to early help or specialist services. What Porth Gofal provides: - A responsive service to Citizens living in Ceredigion - Applies a strength based needs assessment focusing on service user choice and control using the Signs of Safety framework. - A reduction in the time Social Care professionals spend in determining eligibility for statutory services. - Legislatively compliant service that meets the statutory requirements of the SSWBA. - A safe service that identifies vulnerable and at risk Citizens, that responds effectively. What Porth Gofal achieves: - Provides information, advice and assistance about community health and social care services for adults that improves the connection between people and their communities. - Encourages a balanced approach to the assessment of need ensuring that citizens are at the center of conversations, decisions and the “what matters” conversation takes place. - Multidisciplinary triaging of referrals to identify the right professional to respond e.g. physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Social care workers to ensure right response at the right time. - Provide more consistent, coordinated assessment for care and support. - Improve the flow of information between services, resulting in faster decisions being made about people’s needs and support. - Reduces hospital admissions. Provides an in-reach service to reduce delayed transfers of care by providing timely discharges from hospital. - A commitment to integrated working with a focus on positive rehabilitation outcomes for the citizens is essential. The ability to travel throughout the county is essential. We are looking to recruit an individual with: - HNC/Nursing Qualification/NVQ4 in Care/QCF National Diploma Health & Social Care Level 5, K101 or equivalent. - Knowledge of preventative and reablement approaches that improve independence. - Knowledge of care assessment and support planning. Job Description and Person Specification [https://hreforms.ceredigion.gov.uk/ufs/jdps/REQ106833.pdf] Team Ceredigion Information Pack [https://pack.careers.ceredigion.gov.uk/] For further information, please contact Jackie Roberts (01545 574 108) jackie.roberts@ceredigion.gov.uk Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process. For more details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the full job description on the Ceredigion County Council careers website.

East Lothian Council - Haddington

£47,612 to £53,178 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £26.09 - £29.14 Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale. Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. To start 28th September 2026. East Lothian Children’s Services have an exciting opportunity on a full-time permanent basis, for a Senior Practitioner to join one of the Support and Intervention social work teams. The team consists of a team leader, three senior practitioners and two social workers with a Family Support Team available to support all Support and Intervention Teams. There is dedicated administrative support. All of Children’s Services is located in John Muir House, Haddington with onsite parking and we promote an open, trusting and communicative culture at all levels of the organisation. Applicants should have a sound value base, excellent communication and report writing skills and a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of children and families social work role and responsibilities. Candidates should work well under pressure and be able to manage competing demands. We are particularly keen to receive applicants from social workers with experience in Signs of safety and Safe and Together. East Lothian Children’s Services are keen to recruit workers who are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. We are committed to promoting a learning culture at all levels of the organisation. Our staff are our greatest asset and we strive to be supportive, inclusive and child centred by prioritising effective supervision, manageable caseloads and a healthy work life balance. Our vision is to support children and young people to live and learn in East Lothian and our staff are involved in developing services and implementing improvement activity around this goal. We have an accessible, on site senior management team who are committed to recruiting the best people to compliment the wide range of knowledge and experience that exists throughout the service. If you wish to discuss this job vacancy or working for East Lothian Council, please feel free to contact the recruitment manager on the details below: Morag Brown - 07929 836272 Job Details To provide an advanced level of practice that ensures appropriate services are provided to meet client needs within the department’s statutory obligations and departmental policies and procedures. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them. Job Requirements Education/Qualifications Essential: Approved qualification in Social Work, and SSSC registration. Those with international Social Work qualifications should not apply unless they are fully registered with the SSSC. Desirable: Post qualifying award Driving Licence Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle* (*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability). PVG Membership This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us. If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd - Wigan, Greater Manchester

On-siteTemporaryPart time

Purpose To contribute effectively to the work of the College and to the achievement of its mission. To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. To contribute to the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students. Responsible to Head of Department/Course Leader Responsible for The provision of a full learning experience and support for students Liaising with Progress Tutors and other departmental teaching staff Working time 195 days per year. Salary/Grade The appropriate point on the SFCA scale for teachers. Main Duties and Responsibilities To teach, according to students' educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the student in College and elsewhere. To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required to provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students. To undertake a designated programme of teaching. To ensure a high-quality learning experience for students which meets internal and external quality standards. To prepare and update subject materials. To use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of the syllabus. To maintain discipline in accordance with the College's procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework. To closely monitor and challenge student absence. To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, departmental and College procedures. To mark, grade and give written/verbal feedback as required. Pastoral System Support To promote the safety, general progress and well-being of individual students. To liaise closely with and support the work of Progress and Senior Tutors with regard to pastoral, attendance or other welfare issues that might impact on the progress of students. To contribute to the preparation of general reports, including the drafting of subject references. Curriculum Provision To assist the Head of Department to ensure that the curriculum area provides a range of courses which complements the College's strategic objectives. Curriculum Development To assist in the process of curriculum development and change to ensure the continued relevance to the needs of students, examining and awarding bodies and the College's Mission and Strategic Objectives. Staffing / Staff Development / Recruitment / Deployment of Staff To take part in the College's staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development. To continue personal development in the relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods. To participate in the Staff Professional Review (Appraisal) process. To work as a member of a designated team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the College. Quality Assurance To help to implement College quality procedures and to adhere to those. To contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum area/department in line with agreed College procedures, including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria. To seek/implement modification and improvement where required. To review from time-to-time methods of teaching and programmes of work. To take part, as may be required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the College. Management Information and Administration To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for MIS. To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students. Attend classes punctually and complete accurately all class records including the register of attendance and schemes of work. Report any variations to the agreed class timetable to the appropriate Head of Department and obtain permission for any long term or planned changes. Keep records as required of all students assessed work and report progress or otherwise at appropriate course team meetings. Communications To communicate and consult with the parents of students. Where appropriate, to communicate and co-operate with internal/external individuals and bodies as appropriate. To follow agreed policies for communications in the College. Marketing and Liaison To take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings and liaison events with high schools. To help with the interviewing of prospective students. To contribute to the development of effective subject links with external agencies. Management of Resources To contribute to the process of the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials. To assist the Head of Department to identify resourcing needs and to contribute to the efficient/effective use of physical resources. To co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the College, department and the students. Operational / Strategic Planning To contribute to the whole College's planning activities. To assist in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the Department. To plan and prepare courses and lessons. Other Specific Duties To undertake any other duties the Principal or their designated alternate may reasonably direct from time to time within the context of the College contract. This job description is subject to periodic review and amendment. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Southend-On-Sea, Essex

£39,152 to £45,091 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

Your new company Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent Youth Justice Officer to ensure that the Council provides a first-class professional service within the Youth Justice Service (YJS) by working for a needs-led service to children, young people and their families in order to prevent offending and re-offending. The post requires the officer to manage a case load of very complex young people who have offended seriously and entered the criminal justice system. This post involves understanding and managing the protection of the public and safeguarding young people.The expectation is to work in the courts; representing cases of young people and giving high-quality information to magistrates and judges, both verbally and by way of pre-sentence reports. The expectation is to complete assessments of high quality to inform decisions of recommendations to the court, levels of risk both to public and safety and well-being and inform good quality intervention plans. As the YJS, you will be supervising and enforcing complex community and custodial sentences, and delivering services to young people through support and mentoring.You will be required to work on highly complex cases that pose significant risk to others in the community. This could include young people involved in harmful sexual behaviour, gangs/County Lines [serious youth violence]. You will ensure high-quality assessments, intervention planning, reviews and risk. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to engage young people and their families whilst they are on a court order. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 3 days a week. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you must have UK Youth Justice experience.You must have a relevant professional qualification to degree level (or equivalent) in Youth Justice, Careers, Education & Guidance, Youth & Community, Probation Service or Social Work.As well as extensive experience of undertaking assessments and writing reports and court work. Assessing and managing the risk of harm to others and protecting the public, managing the safety and well-being of young people both in the community and in custody.Have a good knowledge of how to manage the risks young people pose to re-offending with evidence of continuing professional development and extensive knowledge of methods of youth justice intervention, child protection and prevention. What you'll get in return When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Southend-On-Sea, Essex

£39,152 to £45,091 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

Your new role 'There is a clear focus by children's carers and their social workers on finding out what children and young people enjoy'. Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time permanent Qualified Social Worker for their Children Looked After Team (CLA). The CLA team work with children once care proceedings have concluded. There is some court work around revocation of care orders, contact disputes and making adoption orders. Therefore, some experience of court work would be preferable; the current case load is between 16-18. You will be required to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans. Ensure adequate recording that evidences practice and develops practice that takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs. Ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council's policies and procedures. You will need to prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts. Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week. Duty days are 1 day a week, and you are required to attend the office on that day. What you'll need to succeed To be shortlisted for this position, you must have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need; social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention. What you'll get in return When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Southend-On-Sea, Essex

£39,152 to £45,091 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

Your new role 'There is a clear focus by children's carers and their social workers on finding out what children and young people enjoy'. Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time permanent Qualified Social Worker for their Children Looked After Team (CLA). The CLA team work with children once care proceedings have concluded. There is some court work around revocation of care orders, contact disputes and making adoption orders. Therefore, some experience of court work would be preferable; the current case load is between 16-18. You will be required to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans. Ensure adequate recording that evidences practice and develops practice that takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs. Ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council's policies and procedures. You will need to prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts. Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week. Duty days are 1 day a week, and you are required to attend the office on that day. What you'll need to succeed To be shortlisted for this position, you must have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE. You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need; social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention. What you'll get in return When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Tameside, Greater Manchester

£46,142 to £50,269 a year

PermanentFull time

We are looking for an Assistant Team Manager for this organisation's Community Mental Health service. This is a full-time position with hybrid working (1 day per week). 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 of vulnerable adult's. This team has flexible and creative ways of working. Within this team you have social workers specialising in: Section 117 Generic mental health Transitions About you The successful candidate will have post qualification experience within mental health teams to at least a senior social worker level whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? £46,142 - £50,269 dependent on experience Salary sacrifice Retention payments Health & Wellbeing packages Relocation package Access to various discounts Flexible working Free parking Local Authority Pension scheme Excellent Training & development opportunities Hours: Full 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