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JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Advanced Social Worker Practitioner – Assessment Team Location: Caul... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Advanced Social Worker Practitioner – Assessment Team Location: Cauldwell Street, Bedford, UK Type: Full-Time, PermanentJob Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Advanced Social Worker Practitioner to join our innovative Assessment Team in Cauldwell Street, Bedford. This is a chance to take your career to the next level within a supportive and forward-thinking environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.Key Responsibilities • Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to ensure the best possible outcomes • Develop and implement effective, tailored intervention plans for each case • Collaborate with education professionals, health specialists, and community partners to provide holistic support • Stay informed of relevant legislation, policy changes, and best practices in social work • Mentor and support less experienced team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional growthRequirements • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England • Proven experience in children and families social work, particularly in assessment teams • Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory processes • Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills • Ability to manage a complex caseload while maintaining high standards of care and accuracyPerks and Benefits • Generous holiday allowance to support a healthy work-life balance • Comprehensive pension scheme to plan for your long-term financial security • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities • Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progressionAbout Bedford Located in the heart of Bedfordshire, Cauldwell Street offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and community spirit. With its picturesque parks, vibrant market, and excellent transport connections, Bedford provides an outstanding quality of life both professionally and personally.About Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We specialise in connecting skilled professionals with rewarding roles that match their expertise, offering competitive pay rates and outstanding support throughout your career journey.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £37,890 per annum. Main duties: Work within the values of the Department as expressed within the Care Act and ‘Putting People First’, promoting autonomy independence, choice, and wellbeing.Manage a workload independently, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties, exercising higher judgements and a degree of autonomy in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty, and challenge, reflecting on first year in practice anticipating issues which may develop.Accept responsibility and work with individuals facing complex social and family crisis, undertake a range of assessment and safeguard enquiries relating to vulnerable adults; making recommendations and decisions in carrying out actions relating to the liberty or safety of users, following best interests decisions, and where necessary in emergency situations, using the experience of line management and other experienced level social work practitioners.Work in collaboration with service users to assess their needs and produce a statement of identified needs, agreed with, or shared with users.Identify with service users a range of options available to meet the needs identified in line with the principles of Personalization/Self Directed Support.Assist in deciding which of the range of options will be offered to the service user and to carry out necessary tasks to implement planned action.Act as the named person for the service user to contact within the Department.Be responsible for coordinating an agreed care plan and, where appropriate, to implement and evaluate agreed action, including direct work with some users.Work in collaboration with staff from other agencies, such as Health, Education, Police, as well as service providers form within the Department or from the Private or Voluntary Sector.Maintain appropriate and up to date records on work undertaken in accordance with the Departmental policy and to adhere to confidentiality and Data Protection, policy and procedures.Attend case conferences and meetings as requested and produce reports as necessary.Work as a member of a multi-agency team where required, undertaking duties agreed with the Team Manager/Line Manager.Meet the requirements of Professional Capabilities Framework, Social Worker level, and of registration with the HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our Safeguarding T... JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our Safeguarding Team as a Social Worker, based in the vibrant town of Bedford, UK. If you are looking for a permanent, full-time role in a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Our team is known for their collaborative spirit and commitment to professional development, making it an ideal place for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fulfilling work setting.Perks and benefits: Permanent role: Enjoy the security and stability of a long-term career with us.Professional development: Access ongoing training opportunities to further your skills and career growth.Flexible working arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexibility to suit your needs.Supportive environment: Work within a collaborative team where your contributions are valued.Health and well-being: Benefit from resources and programmes designed to support your overall well-being. What you will do: Conduct thorough assessments of individuals and families to identify their needs and develop appropriate safeguarding plans.Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.Manage a diverse caseload, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all interventions and meetings.Provide guidance and support to individuals and families, ensuring they have access to necessary services and resources.Engage in regular supervision and training to maintain best practice standards and stay updated on relevant legislation. Bedford is an exceptional place to live and work, offering a mix of historical charm and modern amenities. With its rich cultural scene, excellent transport links, and vibrant community, you will find yourself in a location that perfectly balances work and leisure. Join us in Bedford and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the world of social work and safeguarding. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Permanence Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £50,553 per annum. Main duties: Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations, applying an understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work.Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service. Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in more complex situations and produce high quality assessments.Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.Manage a complex workload independently, establishing a network of internal and external colleagues from whom to seek advice and expertise. Model and help other with effective workload management skills.Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of Professional Development Reviews.Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures. Produce sufficient, well-structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements.Pro-actively engage with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people, families/carers in order to promote positive change and independence, whilst demonstrating confident and effective judgement about risk to children and young people.Play a leading role in practice development within the team, through mentoring and modelling good practice in assessment, interventions and inter-professional and inter-agency work.Meet the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework, Experienced Social Worker level, and of registration with the HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A Social Work Degree or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Social Work England registered.Good written and Verbal communication skills.Good timekeeping skills. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Experienced Social Worker within the 16+ Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £38,553 per annumMain duties: Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy and guidance.Assess family functioning, providing help and support, when relationship breakdown threatens to impair the health or wellbeing of children at risk of abuse or neglect.Work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with other professionals, internally and externally to help children, young people and families improve and gain control of their lives when safety or ability to participate in their community is restricted.Carry out an assessment or enquiry and plan responses to safeguard a child from abuse, neglect or exploitation, building effective relationships with children, adults and families as appropriate, including intervention when information or circumstances suggest there may be a need to remove a child from their parents or carers.Arrange appropriate alternative care (including, where appropriate a permanent home) in collaboration with children, young people and their parents/carers where the parents/carers cannot care for them.Accountable for making recommendations about whether a case has reached the threshold for statutory intervention.Promoting autonomy and development with individuals who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, for example, working with people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or diminished capacity.Maintain up to date, accurate and high quality records of activity on cases. Participate in a range of planning and decision making forums including case discussions, Strategy Meetings, Legal Planning meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Statutory Reviews. Act as Practice Educators for social work qualifying course students on practice placements (as appropriate) or Assessor for Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their ASYE.Working with communities, families and individuals to maximise or promote their personal strengths, social networks and resources.Hold a caseload of a level of complexity and provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to social care staff, students and newly qualified social workers, as and when required.Contribute to development of organisational capability by taking ownership of your own training and development, including identifying and taking part in training and development activity and responding to feedback on performance.Work as part of project or process teams as required under the new operating model, ensuring excellent cross functional output. Requirements of this Experienced Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Experienced Social Worker is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer –... Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employedTo foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visa Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressedIs it Time to Use Your Psychology Skills Differently?Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.If you have experience as a Psychologist, supporting children or young people through emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, understanding, and the belief that life can get better.As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust, resilience, and independence.This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdaysUp to 28 days respite each yearSpecialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional developmentClinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours supportPeer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation modelMembership of The Fostering NetworkBe part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers Could This Be You?We are looking for individuals or couples who: Live in Bedford or the surrounding areaCan offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young personHave experience supporting children or young people with emotional, behavioural, or psychological needsAre resilient, nurturing, and open to learningCan provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child’s needs. Please note – fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.Is it Time for a Change?This is your opportunity to use your psychology skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer –... Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employedTo foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressedIs it Time to Use Your Social Work Skills Differently?Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.If you have experience in residential care, education, health, youth work, or social care, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, kindness, and the belief that life can get better.As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust and independence.This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdaysUp to 28 days respite each yearSpecialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional developmentClinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours supportPeer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation modelMembership of The Fostering NetworkBe part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers Could This Be You?We are looking for individuals or couples who: Live in Bedford or the surrounding areaCan offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young personHave experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural needsAre resilient, nurturing, and open to learningCan provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple) Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child’s needs.Please note - fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.Is it Time for a Change?This is your opportunity to use your social work skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Adults Social Worker - Hospital Team Location: Bedford, UK Salary: £... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Adults Social Worker - Hospital Team Location: Bedford, UK Salary: £38 Hourly Contract: Locum, Full Time Duration: 3 Months Dive into an exhilarating role as an Adults Social Worker in the Hospital Team located in charming Bedford. This locum position offers a full-time commitment over three thrilling months, providing an opportunity to earn an attractive £38 per hour. If you're looking for a rewarding challenge in social care, this role may be the perfect fit for your skills and passion for making a difference in adult social work. Perks and benefits:As a locum worker, enjoy the freedom and flexibility to balance life and work commitments according to your preferences. Experience diverse environments and gain exposure to various teams and practices, enhancing your expertise and broadening your perspectives. Think of the networking opportunities as an expanding horizon, where new professional relationships can lead to exciting prospects. Additionally, whether you're a night owl or an early bird, this locum role gives you control over your schedule, empowering you to optimize your productivity.What you will do: Conduct assessments of service users' needs in a hospital setting to create personalized care plansWork collaboratively with healthcare professionals and families to ensure seamless service deliveryAdvocate for adults receiving services, ensuring their voices are heard and respectedProvide crisis intervention and support during transitional careMonitor and review care plans to adapt to changing needs and circumstancesMaintain accurate records and documentation, upholding a high standard of professional ethics Why Bedford is a great place to live and work: Nestled in the heart of the UK, Bedford offers a vibrant community, rich history, and a host of leisure activities. From beautiful riverside walks to cultural festivals and delightful eateries, you'll find Bedford brimming with opportunities to relax and enjoy life outside of work. Add in the town's excellent transport links to major cities like London and Cambridge, and it's clear why Bedford is a fantastic location for both career growth and quality of life. Join us in Bedford and discover a work-life balance that enriches your experience in every way. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Family Support Team to work full time based in Bedford.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £38,553 per annum. Main duties: To work within the values of the Department as expressed within the Care Act and ‘Putting People First’, promoting autonomy Independence, choice and wellbeing.To manage a workload independently, seeking and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties, exercising higher judgements and a degree of autonomy in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, reflecting on first year in practice anticipating issues which may develop.To accept responsibility and work with individuals facing complex social and family crisis, undertake a range of assessments and safeguarding enquires relating to vulnerable adults; making recommendations and decisions in carrying out actions relating to the liberty or safety of users, following best interest decisions, and where necessary in emergency situations, using the experience of line management and other experienced level social work practitioners.To work in collaboration with service users to assess their needs and produce a statement of identified needs, agreed with or shared with users.To identify with service users a range of options available to meet needs identified in line with principles of Personalization/Self Directed Support.To assist in deciding which of the range of options will be offered to the service user and to carry out necessary tasks to implement planned action.To be responsible for coordinating an agreed care plan and, where appropriate, to implement and evaluate agreed action, including direct work with some users.To work in collaboration with staff from other agencies, such as Health, Education, Police, as well as service providers from within the Department or from the Private or Voluntary Sector.To maintain appropriate and up to date records on work undertaken in accordance with the Departmental policy and to adhere to confidentiality and Data Protection, policy and procedures.To attend case conferences and meetings as required an produce reports as necessary.To be responsible for monitoring, on an ongoing basis, the delivery of the service to users.To work as a member of a multi-agency team where required, undertaking duties agreed with the Team Manager/Line Manager.To contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of services.To be responsible for carrying out, and compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, as it applies to self, other staff and users.To ensure the requirements of the Complaints Procedure are complied with and, if require, respond to complaints.To carry out duties in accordance with Council any Departmental policies and procedures.To act in accordance with and be aware of and carry out statutory obligations, equality duties, and anti-discriminatory practice, challenging and reporting areas of poor practice through line management.To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered.Experience within Adult Social Work. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer –... Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employedIs it Time to Use Your Safeguarding Officer Skills Differently?Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.If you have experience as a Safeguarding Officer, ensuring the protection and welfare of children, identifying risks, and implementing safeguarding strategies, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering safety, consistency, and the belief that life can get better.As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust, independence, and resilience.This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdaysUp to 28 days respite each yearSpecialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional developmentClinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours supportPeer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation modelMembership of The Fostering NetworkBe part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers Could This Be You?We are looking for individuals or couples who: Live in Bedford or the surrounding areaCan offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young personHave experience supporting children with safeguarding, child protection, or welfare needsAre resilient, nurturing, and open to learningCan provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child’s needs. Please note – fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.Is it Time for a Change?This is your opportunity to use your Safeguarding Officer skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.

JOB-20240819-db742659Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transf... JOB-20240819-db742659Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.Location: BedfordTeam/Specialism: Hospital TeamPay Rate: £35 per hour (assignment rate)Contract: Locum, 3-MonthsHours: Full-time Why work with us? Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.Professional Development: Working as a locum provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Requirements of the Social Worker: Degree or equivalent in social workCurrent Social Work England registrationSignificant frontline experience in Adults Services within the UK Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Rihana Chowdhury. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.Reasonable Adjustments:At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker Advanced Practitioner within Children MASH Team Locati... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker Advanced Practitioner within Children MASH Team Location: Bedford, UK Salary: £41.26 per hour Contract Type: Ongoing Join the dynamic and rewarding world of locum work as an Advanced Practitioner within the Children MASH Team in Bedford. Offering an attractive £41.26 hourly rate, this full-time or part-time position provides an excellent opportunity for experienced social workers to enhance their skills and make a significant impact in the lives of children and families. With ongoing support and the flexibility that locum work provides, you can take your career to new heights while enjoying a diverse and engaging work environment. Perks and benefits: -Hourly Salary: Receive a generous hourly rate of £41.26, allowing you the flexibility to control your workload and income. - Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the ability to tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance. - Professional Growth: Gain unique insights and experience from working in a dynamic multi-agency safeguarding hub, enhancing your professional development. - Networking Opportunities: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals, offering you a platform to expand your professional network and share insights. What you will do: - Lead assessments, referrals and safeguarding activities within the Children’s MASH Team to effectively support children and families in crisis. - Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including police, health workers and education professionals, ensuring timely and accurate information sharing. - Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders, helping to shape best practices within children's services and the MASH environment. - Develop and implement innovative strategies for child protection and family support, delivering solutions tailored to individual needs. - Facilitate and participate in multi-agency meetings, evidencing a proactive approach to addressing complex cases and safeguarding concerns. Living and working in Bedford offers an exciting combination of rich cultural heritage and modern conveniences. With its scenic riverside location, excellent transport links to London, and vibrant community spirit, Bedford is a fantastic place to put down roots and grow both personally and professionally. Embrace the opportunity to work in a thriving area that values diversity and community impact. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £37,890 per annum. Main duties: Work within the values of the Department as expressed within the Care Act and ‘Putting People First’, promoting autonomy independence, choice, and wellbeing.Manage a workload independently, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties, exercising higher judgements and a degree of autonomy in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty, and challenge, reflecting on first year in practice anticipating issues which may develop.Accept responsibility and work with individuals facing complex social and family crisis, undertake a range of assessment and safeguard enquiries relating to vulnerable adults; making recommendations and decisions in carrying out actions relating to the liberty or safety of users, following best interests decisions, and where necessary in emergency situations, using the experience of line management and other experienced level social work practitioners.Work in collaboration with service users to assess their needs and produce a statement of identified needs, agreed with, or shared with users.Identify with service users a range of options available to meet the needs identified in line with the principles of Personalization/Self Directed Support.Assist in deciding which of the range of options will be offered to the service user and to carry out necessary tasks to implement planned action.Act as the named person for the service user to contact within the Department.Responsible for coordinating an agreed care plan and, where appropriate, to implement and evaluate agreed action, including direct work with some users.Work in collaboration with staff from other agencies, such as Health, Education, Police, as well as service providers form within the Department or from the Private or Voluntary Sector.Maintain appropriate and up to date records on work undertaken in accordance with the Departmental policy and to adhere to confidentiality and Data Protection, policy and procedures.Attend case conferences and meetings as requested and produce reports as necessary.Work as a member of a multi-agency team where required, undertaking duties agreed with the Team Manager/Line Manager.Meet the requirements of Professional Capabilities Framework, Social Worker level, and of registration with the HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20240819-db742659Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transf... JOB-20240819-db742659Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1,000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.Location: BedfordshireTeam/Specialism: Learning DisabilitiesPay Rate: £37.60 per hour (assignment rate)Contract: Locum, 3-MonthsHours: Full-time Why work with us? Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.Professional Development: Working as a locum provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Requirements of the Social Worker: Degree or equivalent in social workCurrent Social Work England registrationSignificant frontline experience in Adults Services within the UK Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Rihana Chowdhury. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.Reasonable Adjustments:At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey! 

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer –... Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employedIs it Time to Use Your Residential Childcare Experience Differently?Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.If you have experience as a Residential Childcare Worker or Practitioner, supporting children with emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, care, and the belief that life can get better.As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust, resilience, and independence.This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdaysUp to 28 days respite each yearSpecialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional developmentClinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours supportPeer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation modelMembership of The Fostering NetworkBe part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers Could This Be You?We are looking for individuals or couples who: Live in Bedford or the surrounding areaCan offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young personHave experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs in a residential care settingAre resilient, nurturing, and open to learningCan provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child’s needs. Please note – fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.Is it Time for a Change?This is your opportunity to use your Residential Childcare skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.