Female Social Personal Assistant - ARWNCL
Disability North - Newcastle upon Tyne
from £13.70 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 5 hours per week – school holidays times only including weekends. Area: Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne Rate: £13.70 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving young girl with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and PICA, due to this Ava always requires full supervision as she will eat non-food items. She resides with her mum and dad and attends specialist educational provisions. Ava also has no awareness of danger and will run at every opportunity, she uses a specialist buggy for outings. This role would suit someone that has full experience working with children with autism and experience is a necessary requirement. Ava enjoys a variety of sensory stimulating activities including trampolining, swimming and trips to the local parks, she would like to visit and explore new venues with enclosed spaces to widen her experiences within the community. Routine is very important to Ava as she can dysregulate if sudden changes occur and due to her non-verbal autism, she cannot tell you directly what is wrong. Ava uses hand gestures and leading to show and tell you her needs. Ava does have meltdowns so coping strategies to manage these must be demonstrated and implemented to ensure her safety. Ava enjoys dance & music at home and playing with her animal figures, she loves Moana and YouTube clips. She has a dry food diet, and her favourite snacks are cheese & onion crisps but only the green Golden Wonder ones 😊and she only drinks milk. The main tasks within this role will include supporting Ava in accessing the local community, accompanying and supporting her to engage in her chosen activities. Personal care is required in this role and assistance with dressing will be required where necessary. Ava may use public transport with the goal of introducing new experiences around travel. For more information, please see the Job description There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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Male Social Personal Assistant - TWNCL
Disability North - Newcastle upon Tyne
from £14.80 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 5 hours per week term time, 10.5 hours per week in the holidays Area: West Thorp, Newcastle Upon Tyne Rate: £14.80 per hour We are currently recruiting for a kind, patient and experienced Personal Assistant to support Thomas, a lovely 7-year-old boy with autism, global developmental delay and learning difficulties. Thomas is non-verbal and communicates in his own unique way, so we are looking for someone who is observant, understanding and willing to take the time to learn how he communicates and recognise his individual cues. Thomas requires close supervision and support to keep him safe, as he has limited awareness of danger and can become frustrated when he is unable to communicate his needs. Thomas is PEG-fed and will require support with his feeding and personal care. Appropriate PEG feeding training will be provided, so you do not need to already hold this training, but you must be willing and able to complete it. Thomas loves being outdoors and exploring nature, particularly woodlands, trees, birds and water. He also enjoys swimming, listening to music, and has a particular love of shoes and wellies! He enjoys quieter environments and benefits from a calm, consistent approach and a predictable routine. Experience working with children with autism and complex additional needs would be highly beneficial and is preferred for this role. We are looking for someone who is confident, reliable and patient, with the ability to remain calm and supportive when Thomas becomes overwhelmed. Due to Thomas's physical strength and the level of support he requires, we would ideally be looking for someone who is physically confident and able to support him safely. A male PA may be particularly beneficial, although this is not essential and all suitable applicants will be considered. If you are someone who enjoys outdoor activities, nature, swimming and music, and would love the opportunity to build a trusting relationship with Thomas while supporting him to enjoy the things he loves, this could be a very rewarding role for you. For more information, please see the Job Description This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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Female Social Personal Assistant - EMUNCL
Disability North - Newcastle upon Tyne
from £14.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 5 hours per week term time and 11 hours per week school holidays including weekends Area: Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne Rate: £14.50 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving, happy little girl with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Global developmental delay. Emily always requires full supervision and has no awareness of danger. She currently resides with her mum and older brother and they have a cat, so being animal friendly is essential. Emily regularly spends one or two nights per week with her dad too, at his home. This role would suit someone that has experience working with children with autism and is a necessary requirement. Emily is 7 years old, she is an amazing and loving little girl that is thriving at life like every other child. Emily can be quiet difficult to understand because she is nonverbal, she is hand leading and she can direct you when she wants items, especially from the kitchen. She is a massive sensory seeking child so everything from sand, water, play-dough, slime, and food is a must for her, and stickers, she absolutely loves them. Emily doesn’t sleep often during the day but sometimes if she is tired following school she can nap but it is always better if she doesn’t sleep until bedtime. Emily had an obsession for food and has a form of PICA so food monitoring is essential as she can undereat or overeat and can choke on foods as she has tics that present with her laughing very frequently even when consuming foods, sugar is to be avoided as much as possible otherwise she can become dysregulated quite significantly, she loves ice cream and chocolate as an occasional treat though. Emily is a flight risk and may try to escape, opens doors or windows or eat everything she sees, so you would be expected to always supervise her. Emily loves physical contact, she enjoys hugs and can sometimes grab, pinch or bite when overstimulated so you would need experience in managing and applying safe methods to de-escalate these behaviours, proven methods include a calm voice and pressure hugs for Emily. This household is a dual language household fluent in Italian and English and Emily understand both languages. You may be expected to work with an ACC device in the future for communications with Emily, so knowledge of working with such devices would be beneficial, however training can be provided. Initially the role would involve spending time within the family home engaging with Emily and building rapport, developing into accessing the community and supporting mum to allow Emily to explore activities of choice. A specialist buggy and restrain straps are used currently for outings and Emily does enjoy trips in the car with mum so you may be required to accompany the family with trips out in the car. Personal care will be involved in the role including prompting to utilize toileting facilities and assist with personal hygiene. Emily enjoys cooking, especially chopping fruit and vegetables so you may spend time in the kitchen preparing dishes. Emily loves music and dance, so you better have your dance shoes ready, a good level of fitness is required for this role. If this sounds like an adventure filled role and you have the experience, please apply – Emily’s next adventure depends on you! For more information, please see the Job Description There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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Children's Social Worker - Assessment Team
NHS Jobs - Huntingdon
£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 Assessment Team! The Assessment Team is the first point of contact for statutory intervention. Our work is dynamic, fast-paced and focused on delivering timely, proportionate responses to children and families at levels 3 and 4 of the Cambridgeshire Levels of Need framework. We work closely with our Targeted Support Services to ensure that families can be stepped down to early help when appropriate, helping to strengthen relationships and prevent escalation. We are proud to have created a space for our social care colleagues to have an area to reflect as a team, as well as conducting monthly individual supervisions. We recognise that the job can bring challenges and are proud to offer our colleagues holistic support. You will have the opportunity to be creative with care planning and will have the opportunity to have your ideas and voice heard. Our team is supported by Childrens Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs) which makes administrative tasks much more manageable. We currently have a vacancy in our Huntingdon Team based at Scott House in Huntingdon and our South Cambridgeshire Team based at 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. We will close the advert once the positions are filled so dont 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 Assessment include: Acting 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. Undertaking statutory 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. Engaging with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes. Producing high quality reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court under Sections 7, 37 and 31, which are child focussed and reflect their experience. Completing SWET assessments and care plans where needed, contributing to positive and sustainable outcomes for children.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
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Senior Social Worker (Safeguarding Hub)
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - Maidenhead, Berkshire
£47,831 to £52,414 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Hub! This is a full-time permanent role with hybrid working and a salary of £47,831 - £52,414 per annum plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility. We are open to job share and part-time applicants. About us: The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Hub. Why now? It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams to work well together in a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing in new roles, new technology, and enhanced learning and development to support our teams and improve outcomes. Our latest staff survey shows: 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful. 87% say their line manager demonstrates the council’s values. But don’t just take our word for it—watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what it’s like to work here: 👉 Adult social care careers | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead The role: Working closely with adults across RBWM, you will fulfil the duties and responsibilities of Senior Social Worker based within the Safeguarding Adults Hub, to oversee the team and support with the screening and triage of new Safeguarding referrals from partner agencies to assess if the criteria for S42 enquiry has been met. The team raise and respond to Safeguarding concerns; liaising with multi agency partners and working in collaboration with the person to manage levels of risk and implement a protection plan through the S42 process. The Senior has a key role in ensuring the performance and best practice of the team; supervising social workers and social care practitioners in this regard. This role is based within the Safeguarding Adults Hub, which is a lively and vibrant team promoting Best Practice and Service Excellence. You role will involve: The responsibility for the professional development, supervision and performance of Safeguarding Hub staff designated for supervision including staff from other disciplines and social work students as required and appropriate. Ensuring that appropriate safeguarding processes are in place for vulnerable adults working within the requirements of relevant legislation, the national agenda, and the Policies and Procedures of RBWM as appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. To manage a caseload including complex assessments and casework. To chair meetings including Adult Safeguarding, Risk Frameworks, Best Interests, and professionals’ meetings. To respond to duty queries and requests from practitioners and partner agencies supporting clinical decision making and providing case advise; providing guidance and case direction for wider social care staff in collaboration with the Safeguarding Manager. This role will report to the Safeguarding Manager who will provide monthly supervision and reflective spaces for shared learning opportunities. The team promotes an open learning culture, positive risk taking and the delivery of a high standard of service to our residents. What we offer: 32 days annual leave. Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees. Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance. Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision. Free employee parking close to the offices. Give As You Earn scheme. Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement. Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information. Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals. RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Emma Berry, Service Team Manager emma.berry@rbwm.gov.uk We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.
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Children's Newly Qualified Social Workers
Suffolk County Council - Ipswich, Suffolk
from £32,076 a year
PermanentFull time
- Suffolk County Council - Address: Various locations in Suffolk - Hybrid and Community based in either Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU, Ipswich IP1 5PF or Lowestoft NR33 0EQ - Salary: £35,570 per annum, rising to £38,510 per annum (pro rata for part time) upon successful completion of the ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme - Plus, a retention payment of £1,500 increasing to £4,000 (pro rata for part time) upon successful completion of the ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme - Hours: Full time or part time hours available - Contract: Permanent At Suffolk County Council (SCC), we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. That is why we are looking for a passionate Newly Qualified Social Workers, to join our Children and Young People's service. Here, you will find more than just a job, you will discover opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and reimagine what's possible. Join a profession that changes lives. As a social worker, you will be part of a regulated, highly skilled team making a positive impact every day. While supporting children and their families, you will help people find solutions, promote their rights, and empower them to thrive. We value the unique experiences and dedication our social workers bring, and we’re committed to sharing the real, positive stories of social work in our community. Are you ready to reimagine what your social work career could be? We are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children and young people in need, and understand that to provide an outstanding service, our Newly Qualified Social Workers need to be at their best. Here, you will find a supportive atmosphere where you will be fully supported to achieve your goals and reach your full potential during your AYSE, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. - Hear from our Social Work teams and find out more information. - How Suffolk supports Newly Qualified Social Workers to grow, develop and progress. Shaping Careers and Learning We understand that being a Newly Qualified Social Worker can be a challenging role, which is why we offer: - regular supervision to ensure you feel supported within your role - provide the necessary training to enhance your career development - a structured career progression scheme to foster your growth - the commitment and full support from our management team and colleagues within the service to ensure you achieve your goals and get the best out of your ASYE - protected development and time for reflection, regular supervision with your Practice Manager, including ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable professional growth and a reduced caseload (from 15 cases in the first 6 months - clinical supervision by a seasoned professional. This does not only benefit your personal wellbeing but directly affects the experience of the children and young people within our care. This way, you can be confident in your abilities and provide the best possible care to those in need. Additional benefits: - up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum, pro rata for part time - an uplift of 3 additional annual leave days, pro rata for part time - 3 protected CPD days per annum - access to a relocation package of up to £8,000, a car leasing scheme and a welcome loan of £2,000 for all new social workers moving to Suffolk - free on-site car parking in all council buildings - flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing - detailed induction programme, including mandatory Signs of Safety training - staff networks which are open to staff, councillors and partners that share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs. To take up this role, you will need to have: - a relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration - a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. Take a look at what makes our Ideal Worker, shaped by the voices of young people. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profiles below, if you believe you can succeed in this role, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Discover more - Hear from our staff about our Social Work teams. - Social Work within Children and Young Peoples Services. - Find out about our beautiful county of Suffolk and see what a wonderful place it is to live and work, please visit welcome to Suffolk. - Further information on what we will offer you. - Sponsorship for a visa may be available for current UK residents. This role is based in Suffolk. The team You’ll join one of our dedicated Family Help Teams - multi‑disciplinary groups of social workers and practitioners committed to improving outcomes for children and young people across Suffolk. We work creatively, collaboratively and with compassion, always striving to ensure every child can live their best life. Hybrid working, community engagement and flexible approaches are all part of how we operate. Empowering Everyone We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information For an informal discussion about the role/s, please email: cypsocialworkenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk or contact Steve Blaney by calling 01502 674649. Ready to reimagine what's possible in social work? Apply now and let's shape Suffolk's future together. How to apply Step 1 - Before applying for this job, please read the Job and Person Profile (Word). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below. You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word) 1. Reflect on how your placement/apprenticeship experiences have prepared you for this Newly Qualified Social Worker role. What were your placements? What key skills and insights did you gain? 2. Please provide an example where you worked with an adult, child or family during a placement, including the legislation or framework you used, how you ensured a person‑or child‑centred assessment, and how you worked in partnership to promote independence and positive outcomes. Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details) and complete the short online application form. When completing your application, please tell us if you have a preferred location from Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds or Lowestoft. Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed. Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by emailing: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustments page. If you're invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments. Closing date: 11:30pm, 31 October 2026 Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working. #LI-Hybrid As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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Social Media & Public Relations Officer
ACS Global Consultants - Birmingham, West Midlands
from £33,400 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
About us ACS Global Consultants is an ICEF-registered international education consultancy (membership no. 6878), based in Acocks Green, Birmingham, since 2019. We place international students in universities in the UK, Canada, the USA and New Zealand, help UK-based graduates progress to universities across Europe, and run study pathways for students from the Gulf. We also offer document legalisation support. The role We're looking for a communications graduate to take ownership of our public relations and our five social media channels: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You'll report directly to the Founder & Director and have real responsibility from the start. This is a hybrid role. You'll work from our Birmingham office when needed, including for meetings, events and team planning, and from home at other times. Because the role includes events and face-to-face meetings, you'll need to be able to travel to Birmingham regularly. What you'll do - Meet regularly with the Director to discuss business strategy, services and target audiences, and turn these into a written PR and communications plan that is reviewed each quarter. - Plan messaging for each of our audiences: students and parents, partner universities, schools and sixth form colleges, and education agents. - Own the content and PR calendar across all five platforms, timed around university intakes, partner announcements and events. - Write, edit and distribute press releases to local, national and international media on new university partnerships, service launches and company milestones. - Produce a quarterly newsletter for partner universities, schools and education agents. - Write social media copy for each platform, and brief our multimedia designer on the visuals and video each piece needs. - Develop student success stories, with each student's written consent. - Represent the company in meetings and presentations with partner universities, schools, colleges and agents. - Plan and lead our presence at education fairs, school and college outreach events and partner events. - Handle media enquiries and build relationships with education journalists and local media. - Manage our online reputation by monitoring reviews, comments and mentions and responding to them. - Set up and use analytics and monitoring tools, and produce a monthly report for the Director on reach, engagement, media coverage and enquiry sources, with recommendations. This role does not involve advising students on courses or applications, and it has no sales targets. What we offer - £33,400 per year basic salary - 28 days' holiday including bank holidays - Workplace pension - Permanent, full-time contract, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week - Hybrid working - A direct reporting line to the company founder Recent graduates are welcome to apply. How to apply Email your CV, a short cover letter and a link to your portfolio or work samples to acsglobal.jobs@gmail.com, with "Social Media & PR Officer" in the subject line. ACS Global Consultants is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and make decisions on merit, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please tell us if you need any adjustments during the application process.
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Social Worker (Mental Health) HCC624426
Hampshire County Council - Basingstoke
£41,985 to £49,565 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Joining our Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll bring creativity, compassion and a strong commitment to person centred, strengths based practice. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, shared learning and continuous professional growth, with plenty of opportunities for training and development. Our Mental Health Service is entering an exciting period of transformation, reshaping how we work and adopting innovative, needs led approaches to improve outcomes for the people we support. You’ll play an active role in this evolving landscape – contributing to new ways of working, strengthening collaboration with health partners, and helping us enhance our engagement with individuals who are hardest to reach. It’s a great opportunity to be part of a service that’s moving forward and to help shape positive change through your day to day practice. What you’ll be doing: • Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support. • Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. • Participating in duty to triage urgent cases as well as triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions. • Liaising with colleagues in Health to facilitate hospital discharges. • Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice. What we’re looking for: • Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post. • Experience working in a UK-based statutory setting. • A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. • Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties. • Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? • Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum. • AMHP pathway: We’ll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Social Work duties. When you’ve completed your AMHP training, you’ll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 per annum. • Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. • Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. • Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. • Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.
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Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Children
Wax Recruitment Ltd - Birkenhead
from £30.38 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Job title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Children Job Category: Social Care Qualified Location: 2 Alice Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH412YA, Wirral MBC Hours per week 36 Salary: £30.38 per hour We are looking to recruit an additional Advanced Practitioner for our Children with Disabilities Service, which is based within the All Age Disabilities Service, CWP. The service provides a specialist social work service for children age 0-18 with complex medication conditions, learning disability and autism. Responsibilities include: Alongside your colleague Advanced Practitioners and the service’s two Team Managers, providing support, and reflective supervision to staff, particularly student JOB ROLE PURPOSE Working within the standards of conduct, performance and ethics as described by the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC), ensuring compliance with legal, organisational and multi-agency requirements, take a lead role in ensuring that all operational social work practice involving safeguarding, child protection and high level risk is of the highest possible standard and in accordance with relevant legislation and agreed policy, procedures and guidance. KEY TASKS 1. Ensure through the provision of services that children are safe and achieving good outcomes. 2. Provide practice or professional leadership, through the development of researchinformed practice, quality assurance, staff development, knowledge development or management. 3. Influence and contribute to strategic development in the organisation. 4. Guide and support a range of internal and external professionals on cases where there are particularly high levels of complexity or risk. 5. Ensure that effective risk management, decision making and preventative work is undertaken to ensure that children are safeguarded effectively. 6. Chair meetings that carry high levels of complexity or risk. 7. Ensure complex cases that involve external partners and their respective legal, statutory and regulatory functions are referred to the Safeguarding Unit for wider consideration. 8. Support interventions that may require complex court work (court of protection). 9. Authorise and quality assure reports, assessments and court documentation to ensure appropriate evaluation of risk and present evidence based statements to Court. 10.Take a constructive approach towards innovation and changes in methods of working to provide the best outcomes for children and families. 11.Lead on specific projects including service developments and manage a caseload as and when required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES People Ensure that staff and key stakeholders are briefed appropriately in relation to council wide communications and matters relevant to the Service area. Line manage a range of Children�s Social Care support staff including attendance management, performance appraisal, supervision and recruitment. Contribute to the identification, planning and meeting of staff development needs within the workplace to promote a learning culture. Allocate and manage workloads to take into account experience, capacity, complexity and skills of team/individuals. Support and mentor a range of professionals in developing skills and expertise in safeguarding and the management of risk which will lead to improved outcomes for children and families. Ensure that children, young people and their families are actively involved in timely assessments and plans that are person centred and focussed on individual outcomes. Work collaboratively with other professionals and partners to achieve positive, integrated and joint working through initiatives that require a multi-agency approach. Identify and develop potential in other staff. Where required act as a Practice Educator for social work students on placement and a practice development educator for newly qualified social workers completing their Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential Criteria Qualifications: � Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent � Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and able to evidence this. � Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF. Knowledge & Skills: � Knowledge of UK legislation relevant to Children and Families. � Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements. � Model and demonstrate excellent communication skills. � Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc. � Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Children�s Social Care. � Commitment to Equality and Diversity. � An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies irrespective of their circumstances or background. � Sound assessment and interviewing skills. � Ability to work effectively in partnership across partner agencies. � Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload and time. � Ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Experience: � Experience of working with children, young people and families. � Supporting and mentoring staff. � Experience of assessment and care planning. � Post-qualification experience of working with children in a statutory setting. � Experience of undertaking safeguarding investigations, assessing and managing risk and planning appropriate interventions. � Experience of working in a Local Authority setting. Desirable Criteria Qualifications: � Recognised management qualification. Experience: � Experience of chairing meetings.
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Social Worker - Children's Disability Team
Oxfordshire County Council - Oxfordshire
£38,220 to £45,091 a year
PermanentFull time
About Us Together, we’re shaping children’s social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we’re committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive.We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We’ve been consistently rated as “good” by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better!We’re a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with – including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS). Together, we’re the moment makers and we’re focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you’ll look around and say, “I make a difference”. Because we’re all creating lasting change to people’s lives in Oxfordshire. Everyday you’ll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions.We’re not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself – while raising the bar for the future of children’s social care. Are you in? About the Role The Children's Disability Team work with disabled children and their families, assessing their need for social care services and supporting Child in Need and Child Protection plans; children subject to Care Proceedings, Children We Care For and Leaving Care adults. This is a rewarding opportunity, to ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects children’s rights in relation to services being provided; to act on views of children and young people and demonstrate that children’s rights are reflected in the work with children and young people. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all County Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies. Key responsibilities include: To assess need, providing focused work aimed at helping parents and children make changes in their lives, recording and evaluating that work as well as liaising with other agencies and voluntary organisations to improve the support available to children and their families in the local community. To be the allocated worker for disabled children in need or subject to child protection plans as identified by assessment, and for disabled children who are looked after. To provide ongoing timely assessment, planning, implementation and review for allocated cases, working in partnership with young people, their families and partner agencies. To prepare written reports for review, case conferences, courts and departmental panels as appropriate. To undertake effective analysis and management of risk for allocated children and to promote and support their developing needs under the supervision of the Team Manager. Please see the attached job description for a full list. About You You’re free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart.You’ll be supportive and energised; you don’t accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do. Fundamentally, you’ll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we’re here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire. We would like to hear from you if you are: A Qualified Social Worker, and Registered with Social Work England If you are an International Social Worker, please apply via the International Social Worker Vacancy also on the Careers page Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do. Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills. Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council’s vision. Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement. Rewards and Benefits Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7. Range of family-friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat! Lizzie Sharland, Team Manager (Children’s Services) on elizabeth.sharland@oxfordshire.gov.uk Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. 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