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JOB-20240819-db742659Team Manager – Kinship Team Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Location: Ea... JOB-20240819-db742659Team Manager – Kinship Team Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Location: Ealing, London, UK Salary: £45.20 Hourly Contract Type: Ongoing | Locum | Part-Time or Full-TimeJob Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to lead the Kinship Team in Ealing. This senior leadership role is ideal for a confident and motivated manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality services for children and families within kinship care arrangements.Based at 14–16 Uxbridge Road, London W5 2HL, this role offers flexible working hours with part-time or full-time options and adaptable start and finish times, making it perfect for those seeking both leadership responsibility and work-life balance.Perks and Benefits Part-Time / Full-Time: Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle and personal commitments. Flexible Start & Finish Times: Options such as 9am–5pm or 8am–4pm to fit around your routine. Hourly Pay: Competitive rate of £45.20 per hour, giving you excellent earning potential. Professional Development: Ongoing training and support to keep your leadership and management skills sharp. Locum Flexibility: Gain exposure to different environments while maintaining control over your career journey. Supportive Working Environment: Join a collaborative and forward-thinking service focused on high-quality outcomes for children and families. What You Will Do Lead, manage, and develop the Kinship Team, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management. Allocate workloads effectively, ensuring all casework meets the assessed needs of children and their families. Chair reviews and meetings, providing expert guidance and responding appropriately to complaints and escalations. Manage and monitor team budgets, ensuring resources are used efficiently and in line with council guidelines. Build and maintain strong internal and external professional relationships to promote partnership working and a positive team culture. Provide high-quality supervision and appraisals, ensuring consistently high standards of social work practice. Assure the quality and compliance of social work interventions with legislation, statutory guidance, and departmental standards. Lead on quality assurance activity, audits, and performance monitoring to drive continuous improvement. Implement service improvements based on performance data, audits, and learning from practice. Contribute to the development of service policies, procedures, and strategic planning. Why Ealing? Ealing offers the perfect blend of leafy green spaces, vibrant town centres, and excellent transport links into Central London. With a strong community feel, rich cultural scene, and a reputation as one of London’s most liveable boroughs, it’s a fantastic place to both build your career and enjoy life outside of work.Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for social work and healthcare roles. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to securing the best possible rates and roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Kinship Team Specialism: Social Work – Children’s Services Loca... JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Kinship Team Specialism: Social Work – Children’s Services Location: Ealing, UK Salary: £37.52 Hourly Contract Type: Ongoing | Part-Time or Full-TimeJob Overview Dive into an exciting opportunity to shape young lives and support families as a Locum Social Worker within the Kinship Team in the London Borough of Ealing. This is a pivotal role within Children’s Services, focused on the assessment and support of Kinship Foster Carers and Special Guardians.This role offers excellent flexibility, with options for part-time or full-time working and flexibility around start and finish times. You can tailor your working pattern to suit your lifestyle, including options such as 8am–6pm across four days or other flexible arrangements, making this an ideal opportunity to balance professional impact with personal wellbeing.Perks and Benefits Part-Time / Full-Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments. Flexible Working Hours: Flexibility around start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. Hourly Pay: Excellent hourly rate of £37.52, giving you control and flexibility over your earnings. Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression. Work-Life Balance: A role that genuinely values flexibility and wellbeing, with multiple working pattern options available. What You Will Do Assess Kinship Foster Carers and Special Guardians on behalf of the Directorate. Undertake viability assessments for proposed Kinship carers and Special Guardians. Participate in a duty rota for Regulation 24 assessments. Complete complex assessment reports for fostering panels and court proceedings. Ensure high-quality care planning that meets the specific needs of children. Attend LAC Reviews, Permanency Planning meetings, court hearings, and safeguarding meetings as required. Manage your allocated workload of assessments in line with Directorate priorities and timescales. Ensure children’s needs, wishes, and feelings are central to all assessment and planning work. Work in partnership with internal and external agencies to support planned interventions and service provision. Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with Ealing’s procedures. Engage in continuous professional development and training activities. Contribute to the support and development of social work students. Why Ealing? Ealing offers a fantastic blend of vibrant urban living and beautiful green spaces. With excellent transport links, diverse cultural attractions, and a strong community feel, it’s a brilliant place to live and work. You’ll be joining a borough that truly values its social workers and is committed to improving outcomes for children and families.Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for social work and healthcare roles. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible rates and roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Child Protection AdviserJob Location: London Borough of Ealing Salar... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Child Protection AdviserJob Location: London Borough of Ealing Salary: £45.20 per hour (£)Contract Type: Ongoing contractThis is an exciting opportunity to become a Child Protection Adviser within the Child Protection Team in the vibrant London Borough of Ealing. Embrace a flexible working arrangement with core hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, or options like 8 am to 6 pm for four days a week, part-time, or other configurations to suit your lifestyle.Perks and benefits: Locum work offers fantastic flexibility, allowing you to choose assignments that fit with your schedule and lifestyle, offering a diverse array of experiences. Enjoy the satisfaction of supporting children and families directly while advancing your career. You will also relish the opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare and safety. With access to tailored professional development, you will continually enhance your skills and boost your expertise. Ealing's vibrant community and cultural diversity offer a spirited work environment, along with excellent transport links making your commute easy and stress-free.What you will do:- Act as a lead adviser on child protection issues within the council and provide guidance to external agencies on child protection practices.- Chair Child Protection Conferences and complex strategy meetings, ensuring decision-making enhances the welfare and safety of children within a multi-agency framework.- Maintain a critical quality assurance role, reviewing child protection practices and promoting high standards to improve service delivery.- Ensure safeguarding decisions align with legislative guidance including Children Act 1989 and 2004, alongside relevant UK standards.- Maximise the participation of parents and children by providing the information and support needed for effective engagement.- Enhance multi-agency collaboration to improve outcomes in safeguarding children.- Chair meetings regarding allegations against professionals, maintaining thorough records according to departmental standards.- Implement the council’s equal opportunity policies in all service delivery and employment practices.- Participate in service planning to elevate standards and service outcomes.- Conduct audits of children subject to Child Protection plans when required.- Maintain up-to-date electronic records that meet scheduled requirements.- Contribute to and deliver Child Protection and Safeguarding training sessions as necessary.- Act as a deputy for the Safeguarding, Review & Quality Assurance Manager when required.- Ensure prompt resolution of complaints as per departmental guidelines.Requirements of the Child Protection Adviser:- A degree or equivalent in social work.- Current Social Work England registration.- Significant frontline experience in UK Social Services as a qualified Social Worker.Working in Ealing offers more than just a rewarding role; it places you in a lively and diverse community with a great spirit and charm. Its excellent transport links and vibrant cultural scene make it a fantastic place to both live and work. Be part of a team dedicated to truly making a difference in the lives of children and families. Join us and share your expertise to help shape a brighter future for Ealing's young residents.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