Social Media Officer
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Brentwood, South East
£16.66 to £17.90 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Social Media Officer needed in Brentwood, £16.66 - 17.90ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1788346 The successful candidate will be a self-starter, brimming with ideas and able to transform projects, services and achievements into compelling social content that informs, educates and engages residents. Key Responsibilities • Create engaging and high-quality content across a range of social media platforms. • Produce written content including short-form social posts, longer-form articles and campaign messaging. • Develop graphics, imagery and other creative assets for social media, newsletters and internal communications. • Capture and edit smartphone photography and video content. • Schedule, publish and optimise social media content using best practice techniques. • Monitor and respond to comments and messages in a timely, professional and human manner. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.
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Social Media Officer
Triumph Consultants Ltd - Brentwood, Essex
£16.66 to £16.66 an hour
TemporaryFull time
What's involved with this role: Triumph Consultants are looking for a creative and proactive Social Media Officer to produce engaging digital content and support social media activity across Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council. Contract is for 3 months in Brentwood CM15 8AY. Social Media Officer Pay Rate: £16.66-£17.90 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, 8:30-17:00 (16:30 Fridays) Contract length: 3 months Location: Brentwood CM158AY Hybrid – Up to 3 days in the office Key requirements: • Experience producing engaging social media video, images and written content. • Strong image and video editing skills, including camera, lighting and sound recording. • Experience managing and scheduling social media content in a business environment. • Able to turn complex messages into clear, engaging content using words and visuals. • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work across both Council locations. Key responsibilities: • Create engaging written, graphic, video and photography content for social media and digital channels. • Schedule, publish and monitor social media content, responding to audiences promptly and professionally. • Monitor media and social coverage and identify emerging platforms, trends and opportunities. • Collect, analyse and report insight from organic and paid social campaigns. • Support communications campaigns and design multimedia assets, including graphics using Canva. Reference: RQ1788346 Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. 1 Job Ref: RQ1788346 Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates. We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed. Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.
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Social Worker (Progressed)
inploi - Crewe
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Cheshire East Council Social Worker (Progressed) £40,444 - £43,149 per annum Location Macclesfield/Crewe Ready to take the next step in your social work career? Join our ambitious Children's Services team and help shape brighter futures for children and young people. We're looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our team in an Advanced Practitioner role, taking on complex and rewarding work while providing expert support, guidance and leadership. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Cheshire East. Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England Minimum of three years' post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work Confident managing complex cases and providing professional leadership Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and families If you're looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please follow the link for more information and to apply - https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/652397634;458188367;e
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Experienced Social Worker
inploi - Crewe
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Cheshire East Council Experienced Social Worker £43,149 - £49,658 per annum Macclesfield/Crewe Ready for your next challenge in children’s social work? Join a council that puts relationships at the heart of practice. At Cheshire East, we're investing in our social workers, embedding restorative practice and transforming support for children and families through our Families First approach. You'll be trusted to use your professional judgement, supported to develop your career and empowered to make a real difference. Restorative, relationship-based practice Opportunities to influence and shape services Ongoing learning, supervision and career development A supportive team that values your experience If you're an experienced children's social worker looking for a role where you can grow, lead and make lasting change for children and families, we'd love to hear from you. For more information and to apply please follow the link - https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/652618837;458207669;c
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Social Science Teacher
inploi - Bolton
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Job Vacancy Social Science Teacher Scale: T1 T9 Full-Time Fixed term contract from 1st January 2027-31st August 2027 (maternity cover ) If you are: A dynamic classroom practitioner with a clear sense of purpose and high expectations A flexible and creative teacher able to inspire and enthuse A Social Science teacher committed to excellence Someone who teaches with enthusiasm and generates real excitement in their subject Dedicated to your own professional development We can offer: The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals The opportunity to teach across the full ability range from 11 - 19 Excellent professional development opportunities in a large successful school A supportive and generous well being offer including: o Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all. o Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week o Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups o A supportive and comprehensive CPD package o A new starter induction programme and coffee morning o Quarterly well-being coffee and cake support groups o External invigilators are employed to protect curriculum time to support teaching staff with marking during busy periods. o Clear directed time with teacher meetings minimised to one meeting per week. Staff also have access to the Schools Advisory Wellbeing Package which have a wide range of complementary wellbeing services and can offer support as follows:- Unlimited Counselling Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support GP Phone Consultations Menopause Support Physiotherapy and much more Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 14th October 2026 Interview date: TBC Application forms can be downloaded from our website www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk Please e-mail completed application forms to hr@thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient, suitable candidate applications be received. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. Supporting Documents ↗ Recruitment Monitoring Forms ↗ Rehabilitation of Offenders Act ↗ Notes to Applicants ↗ Consent to Obtain References ↗ Job Pack
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Supervising Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Bridgwater, Somerset
£35 to £38 an hour
ContractFull time
We are Looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. About the team This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service. The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount. Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role. About you The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child. Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position. What's on offer? Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella depending on experience (PAYE payment options available also) Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes. Enhance your CV and Skill set Parking available onsite Hyrid Working For more information, please get in touch with: Thomas Sherwood 07442 576 906
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Supervising Social Worker
The National Fostering Group - Hallow
£36 to £46K depending on experience
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regionally based across Worcestershire Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 + £3,000 Car allowance This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with Child Care Bureau. We are an independent fostering agency part of National Fostering Group. Focusing on creating high quality foster homes for children and young people, Child Care Bureau empowers foster carers to meet the specific needs of those in their care. You can find out more about us here: Child Care Bureau - independent foster care agency About the Group Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! Please read more about why our employees love working here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574411 With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of. We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all – a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you’ve had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Up to 40 days annual leave each year (26 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days) Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Job ID: 304510
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Electrician - Social Housing
Additional Resources Ltd - Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Powys, Torf
£39,420 to £39,420 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
An opportunity has arisen for an Electrician to join a well-established housing organisation, providing property maintenance, repairs and improvement services across residential homes and community facilities. As an Electrician, you will becarrying out electrical installations, maintenance, testing and repairs while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of customer service. This is a mobile role covering the wider operational area , offering salary of £39,420 and benefits. You can be based anywhere across South-East Wales, with occasional visits to the Newport (Malpas) or Pontypool (Head Office) depots as required. The role covers Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Newport, Powys and Torfaen. You will be responsible for: - Completing electrical installations, rewiring, repairs and new circuit works across domestic and commercial properties. - Working from drawings and specifications and sourcing the materials required for each job. - Carrying out electrical inspection, testing and certification, including installation and condition reports. - Testing and maintaining fire alarms, smoke alarms and emergency lighting systems. - Installing, maintaining and fault-finding heating controls and door entry systems. - Completing planned and cyclical testing in line with current regulations and maintaining accurate records. - Diagnosing faults and completing repairs safely, efficiently and within required timescales. - Driving an allocated works vehicle and completing daily vehicle safety checks. - Recording labour, materials and equipment used accurately. Thecandidatesfromthefollowingbackgroundwillbeconsidered: - Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Approved Electrician, Domestic Electrician, Electrical Tester, EICR Engineer, Installation Engineer, Social Housing Electrician What we are looking for: - Previously worked a s an Electrician or in a similar role. - Experience of inspecting and testing electrical installations, including condition and installation certification. - NVQ Level 3. - AM2 certification in Electrotechnical Occupational Competence or equivalent. - 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations. - City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395, or an equivalent Inspection and Testing qualification. - Completed apprenticeship in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment or equivalent. - Full UK driving licence. What's on offer: - Competitive salary - Enhanced pension - 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays - Health and wellbeing initiatives. - Private medical insurance - Health cash plans Apply today for the opportunity to join a skilled maintenance team where your electrical expertise can contribute to safe, well-maintained homes and local communities. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Principal Social Worker
ISP - Sutton, London
£44,000 to £44,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Principal Social Worker Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum Base Location: South London Core Hours: 35 hours per week, 09:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday Benefits 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays Company pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme ISP South London is currently recruiting a Principal Social Worker. Working with the Registered Manager, the Principal Social Worker will develop and manage the service while promoting the ISP therapeutic ethos for employees, Foster Parents and young people to support them to meet their full potential. The Principal Social Worker will provide day-to-day operational support to the Registered Manager, taking a collaborative approach with Foster Parents in order to identify how the Centre teams and other ISP services can best provide appropriate input to the placement, ensuring that there is access to the range of disciplines within ISP. To ensure that the safety and welfare of all young people placed at ISP is promoted and that their best interests are at the centre of our thinking and planning. Requirements Hold a recognised social work qualification, current registration with Social Work England and post-qualifying and supervisory experience as a social worker Previous experience of fostering and children and families social work Experience of supervising staff is desirable Able to challenge effectively Able to engage others, demonstrate teamwork and bring creative flair A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to fostering and children's services as well as publications which inform current thinking regarding good practice and the safeguarding of children Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes Core Tasks Provide day-to-day operational support to the Registered Manager to oversee all the staff working in the registration and the services delivered, ensuring that children are receiving foster care and additional services of the highest standard Ensure that all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements are complied with in daily operations Undertake the supervision and performance appraisal of identified staff members Work collaboratively with Foster Parents, enlisting and valuing their expertise and experience Understand and enjoy the challenge of working with children with trauma backgrounds in order to play a key role in extending ISP's expertise and reputation for success Facilitate strong, positive relationships within the Polaris Community, with other staff, across all services and with external partners to contribute to increasing the quality of services offered to, and the opportunities and progress enjoyed by children Develop relationships with external partners, working collaboratively to anticipate and resolve childcare and service issues Make a positive contribution towards the agency's development plans Hold a caseload of Foster Parents as appropriate and when required by the service Carry out other work or projects as required and agreed with the Registered Manager Deputise for the Registered Manager, including attending meetings, chairing team meetings and Foster Parent Support Groups Staff Management Responsibilities Regular formal and informal supervision of staff as detailed in the supervision agreement Recruit and select staff Ensure the appropriate induction of newly appointed staff is completed Complete probation reviews and annual appraisals in line with ISP's policies and procedures Comply with the equal opportunities policy and procedure in all employment practices Contribute to the development of social work practice within the service Business and Commercial Responsibilities Meet with commissioning teams to discuss individual packages of care and/or service development opportunities Represent ISP Fostering in a business capacity Contribute towards the growth and development of the business by implementing key areas identified in the business plan agreed through supervision Ensure a team understanding of the different placement packages and identify recharges where appropriate Supervision and Support of Foster Parents Monitor the suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young people Ensure that Foster Parents fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representations procedures as detailed in the ISP Fostering policies and procedures Work in partnership with all professionals to identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined Identify the learning and development needs of Foster Parents and recommend action as required Attend and/or arrange meetings to support Foster Parents, children and young people Take a lead role in the resolution of any disputes arising between Foster Parents and other professionals Support Foster Parents in preparing children and young people for independent or semi-independent living Safeguarding Children and Young People Work in partnership with the placing local authority to ensure that the child and young person's needs as identified in the Care Plan and placement agreement are met Ensure that comprehensive case recordings are completed and maintained Demonstrate and ensure that the team has a sound knowledge of child safeguarding procedures Participate in negotiation between ISP Fostering and local authorities to ensure that each child or young person placed is carefully matched with a Foster Parent capable of meeting their needs Ensure all required paperwork and procedures in relation to Critical Incidents and Notifiable Events are completed and shared with relevant parties Ensure the necessary risk assessments are completed in line with ISP Fostering policies and procedures Ensure compliance with the Social Work England, or equivalent body, requirements necessary to retain job title and registration Attend social, educational and leisure activities relating to the support of children, young people and Foster Parents In consultation with the Registered Manager, ensure that learning and development needs meet the requirements of professional development Provide Out of Hours cover when required and inform Foster Parents how 24-hour emergency support can be obtained Working Relationships Report to the Registered Manager Liaise closely with the Referrals Team Work with the Fostering Team and panel members to ensure panel business is in line with best practice and ISP policy Meet with commissioning teams to discuss individual packages of care and/or service development opportunities Work with directors, managers and the Central Services Team within the Polaris Community Work with staff, foster parents and children throughout ISP Fostering and the wider Polaris Community Administration Take responsibility for administration in relation to the social work tasks to include file administration, typing of all communication, reports and recordings Effectively use all available electronic information systems, including timely and accurate data entry into relevant systems as required Health and Safety Ensure that company health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to Additional Duties Undertake training and development required for the role Comply with the Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure in all employment practices Comply with the no-smoking policy in place Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures throughout all work within the agency, keep the Registered Manager informed of work in progress and inform the Registered Manager immediately of any child protection matter or serious complaint The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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Principal Social Worker
ISP - Shenfield, Essex
£44,000 to £44,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Principal Social Worker Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum Base Location: Enfield Core Hours: 35 hours per week, 09:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday Benefits 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays Company pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme ISP Enfield is currently recruiting a Principal Social Worker. Working with the Registered Manager, the Principal Social Worker will develop and manage the service while promoting the ISP therapeutic ethos for employees, Foster Parents and young people to support them to meet their full potential. The Principal Social Worker will provide day-to-day operational support to the Registered Manager, taking a collaborative approach with Foster Parents in order to identify how the Centre teams and other ISP services can best provide appropriate input to the placement, ensuring that there is access to the range of disciplines within ISP. To ensure that the safety and welfare of all young people placed at ISP is promoted and that their best interests are at the centre of our thinking and planning. Requirements Hold a recognised social work qualification, current registration with Social Work England and post-qualifying and supervisory experience as a social worker Previous experience of fostering and children and families social work Experience of supervising staff is desirable Able to challenge effectively Able to engage others, demonstrate teamwork and bring creative flair A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to fostering and children's services as well as publications which inform current thinking regarding good practice and the safeguarding of children Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes Core Tasks Provide day-to-day operational support to the Registered Manager to oversee all the staff working in the registration and the services delivered, ensuring that children are receiving foster care and additional services of the highest standard Ensure that all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements are complied with in daily operations Undertake the supervision and performance appraisal of identified staff members Work collaboratively with Foster Parents, enlisting and valuing their expertise and experience Understand and enjoy the challenge of working with children with trauma backgrounds in order to play a key role in extending ISP's expertise and reputation for success Facilitate strong, positive relationships within the Polaris Community, with other staff, across all services and with external partners to contribute to increasing the quality of services offered to, and the opportunities and progress enjoyed by children Develop relationships with external partners, working collaboratively to anticipate and resolve childcare and service issues Make a positive contribution towards the agency's development plans Hold a caseload of Foster Parents as appropriate and when required by the service Carry out other work or projects as required and agreed with the Registered Manager Deputise for the Registered Manager, including attending meetings, chairing team meetings and Foster Parent Support Groups Staff Management Responsibilities Regular formal and informal supervision of staff as detailed in the supervision agreement Recruit and select staff Ensure the appropriate induction of newly appointed staff is completed Complete probation reviews and annual appraisals in line with ISP's policies and procedures Comply with the equal opportunities policy and procedure in all employment practices Contribute to the development of social work practice within the service Business and Commercial Responsibilities Meet with commissioning teams to discuss individual packages of care and/or service development opportunities Represent ISP Fostering in a business capacity Contribute towards the growth and development of the business by implementing key areas identified in the business plan agreed through supervision Ensure a team understanding of the different placement packages and identify recharges where appropriate Supervision and Support of Foster Parents Monitor the suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young people Ensure that Foster Parents fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representations procedures as detailed in the ISP Fostering policies and procedures Work in partnership with all professionals to identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined Identify the learning and development needs of Foster Parents and recommend action as required Attend and/or arrange meetings to support Foster Parents, children and young people Take a lead role in the resolution of any disputes arising between Foster Parents and other professionals Support Foster Parents in preparing children and young people for independent or semi-independent living Safeguarding Children and Young People Work in partnership with the placing local authority to ensure that the child and young person's needs as identified in the Care Plan and placement agreement are met Ensure that comprehensive case recordings are completed and maintained Demonstrate and ensure that the team has a sound knowledge of child safeguarding procedures Participate in negotiation between ISP Fostering and local authorities to ensure that each child or young person placed is carefully matched with a Foster Parent capable of meeting their needs Ensure all required paperwork and procedures in relation to Critical Incidents and Notifiable Events are completed and shared with relevant parties Ensure the necessary risk assessments are completed in line with ISP Fostering policies and procedures Ensure compliance with the Social Work England, or equivalent body, requirements necessary to retain job title and registration Attend social, educational and leisure activities relating to the support of children, young people and Foster Parents In consultation with the Registered Manager, ensure that learning and development needs meet the requirements of professional development Provide Out of Hours cover when required and inform Foster Parents how 24-hour emergency support can be obtained Working Relationships Report to the Registered Manager Liaise closely with the Referrals Team Work with the Fostering Team and panel members to ensure panel business is in line with best practice and ISP policy Meet with commissioning teams to discuss individual packages of care and/or service development opportunities Work with directors, managers and the Central Services Team within the Polaris Community Work with staff, foster parents and children throughout ISP Fostering and the wider Polaris Community Administration Take responsibility for administration in relation to the social work tasks to include file administration, typing of all communication, reports and recordings Effectively use all available electronic information systems, including timely and accurate data entry into relevant systems as required Health and Safety Ensure that company health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to Additional Duties Undertake training and development required for the role Comply with the Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure in all employment practices Comply with the no-smoking policy in place Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures throughout all work within the agency, keep the Registered Manager informed of work in progress and inform the Registered Manager immediately of any child protection matter or serious complaint The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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