Explore jobs in the UK

JOB-20240819-db742659Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team Location: Medway, UK Specialism: Adult... JOB-20240819-db742659Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team Location: Medway, UK Specialism: Adults’ Social Work Salary: £40.00 per hour Contract: Ongoing Hours: Part Time / Full TimeStep into a pivotal role as a Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team in Medway, where you’ll make a measurable impact on the protection and wellbeing of vulnerable adults. This flexible ongoing position offers an excellent hourly rate of £40.00, with the option to work part time or full time—ideal for experienced practitioners ready to lead, guide, and grow within a dynamic service.Perks and Benefits: Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that supports your lifestyle and wellbeing. Hourly Pay: Benefit from an attractive rate of £40.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment. Professional Development: Take on mentoring responsibilities and contribute to service development projects that elevate practice standards. Community Impact: Play a central role in safeguarding vulnerable adults and strengthening community resilience in Medway. Supportive Environment: Join a reflective, collaborative team that values your input and supports your ongoing growth. What You Will Do: Manage a complex caseload involving adults at risk, including individuals experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Lead Section 42 enquiries, carrying out detailed risk assessments and implementing robust safety plans. Mentor and support less experienced social workers, promoting reflective practice and high-quality decision-making. Build effective partnerships with external agencies such as police, health services, and housing providers to ensure holistic safeguarding. Maintain accurate, detailed records and produce high-standard reports for meetings, strategy discussions, and court proceedings. Contribute to team meetings and service development initiatives, helping to enhance safeguarding frameworks and practices. Requirements: Minimum 18 months’ experience as a Designated Safeguarding Officer or Safeguarding Adults Manager. Valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Why Medway? Medway offers a vibrant and welcoming community environment, combining riverside views, rich historical heritage, and excellent transport links to London. It’s a fantastic place to build your career while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle in a friendly, connected area.Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We’re committed to securing the best possible opportunities and pay rates aligned to your skills, expertise, and career aspirations.

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Children With Disabilities Team opportunity... JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Children With Disabilities Team opportunity in South Kent, UK, earning a competitive £42 hourly. This ongoing role offers flexibility as both full-time and part-time options are available. It's an exciting chance for a Social Worker Senior Practitioner to make a significant impact within the Children With Disabilities Team. Explore the scenic beauty of South Kent while contributing to positive change in young lives. Perks and benefits:- Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility and financial benefits of an hourly rate, allowing you to balance work with your lifestyle. - Work-Life Balance: As a locum, you have the unique advantage of choosing your work schedule, leading to a healthier work-life balance. - Diverse Work Experience: Locum positions offer exposure to different environments and situations, enhancing your professional skills. - Enhanced Professional Network: Working across various roles helps build a robust professional network enriching your career opportunities. What you will do:- Assess the needs of children with disabilities and their families, planning and implementing interventions to support their well-being. - Collaborate with a range of professionals and agencies to ensure comprehensive, interdisciplinary support. - Provide expert guidance and supervision to less experienced social workers within the team. - Maintain accurate records and reports in line with legal requirements and best practices. South Kent is a vibrant and diverse area offering a delightful mix of coastal charm and lush countryside. With excellent schools, transport links, and community facilities, South Kent is not just a place to work but a place to call home. Enjoy the natural beauty and cultural richness while you make a real difference in children's lives. 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-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager – Kinship & Post Order Support Team S... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager – Kinship & Post Order Support Team Specialism: Children’s Social Care Location: Kent, UK Salary: £47.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing (Locum)Step into a leadership role as a Social Worker Team Manager for the Kinship & Post Order Support Team in the picturesque county of Kent. This full-time locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £47.00 and the chance to lead a team dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families. Make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work provides.Perks and Benefits: Locum Job: Benefit from flexibility and the ability to choose assignments that fit your lifestyle while gaining diverse experience. Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development to enhance your leadership skills and advance your career. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the adaptability of locum roles, providing you with greater control over your schedule. Competitive Pay: Earn a rewarding hourly rate that reflects your expertise and dedication. What You Will Do: Lead and manage the Kinship & Post Order Support Team, ensuring high-quality assessment, support, and supervision for children and families. Supervise an Assistant Team Manager and a team of social workers, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards. Conduct high-quality assessments of kinship carers, supporting the safe placement of vulnerable children within their families. Deliver comprehensive Special Guardianship Support Services, enabling families to provide excellent care throughout a child’s life. Foster effective partnership working with Council services and partner agencies to ensure seamless service delivery. Contribute to the council's vision for Children’s Social Care, meeting strategic objectives and priorities. Demonstrate proficiency across the Professional Capabilities Framework at Advanced Social Worker level and apply knowledge of the Skills Statement for practice supervisors. Why Kent? Kent, known as the “Garden of England,” combines picturesque countryside with vibrant communities. Enjoy easy access to London, a rich local history, and beautiful landscapes. This role offers professional and personal fulfilment in a region renowned for its quality of life and scenic charm.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 numerous prestigious industry awards, we are committed to securing the best rates and opportunities 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 Team Manager within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Team Manger job is up to £56,437per annum. Main duties: Lead, manage and motivate a staff team ensuring high quality supervision is completed regularly which includes case management oversight, timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement, and supports the ongoing learning and development of workers.Allocate cases within the statutory timescale ensuring assessments, statutory visits and planned reviews have clear objectives and outcomes in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individuals first.Complete and review performance development plans for the team which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Effectively use available team performance data to monitor standards and performance and ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures.Supervise students on placement and Newly Qualified Social Workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, where appropriate.Contribute to the management of the staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure levels are maintained.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Team Manager Job. Degree or equivalent in Social Work.Current Social Work England Registration.Experience within Children’s Services.Full Drivers Licence and have use of a vehicle. Contact: This Team Manager job 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.

JOB-20240819-db742659Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20240819-db742659Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Adolescence Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £56,437 per annumMain duties: Provide leadership and professional support to colleagues and other professionals in situations of high complexity.Apply extensive knowledge of practice, theory and legislation to enhance practice, procedures and policies, promote innovation, and introduce new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.Make use of sophisticated, critical reasoning and both model and facilitate reflective and evidence-informed practice.Support and encourage professional decision-making in others, to enable assessment procedures to be used discerningly in response to the presenting needs.Maintain and provide expertise in specialist assessment and intervention and support others to develop these skills.Model the effective assessment and management of risk in complex situations, across a range of situations, including positive risk taking situations.Provide leadership on safeguarding issues in collaboration with other senior members of the team.Provide support to resolve concerns about practice.Manage a defined team or area providing clear organisational, direction and development.Provide professional support, advice and/or supervision.Monitor and support the performance management and development of team members using a coaching approach, to support individual development and ensure that individual contributions are maximised.Promote positive working relationships in and across teams and with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations, using strategies for collaboration and arbitration.ontribute to and provide professional leadership of organisational change and development and address performance management issues that arise.When required, monitor, analyse and manage delegated budgets, funding and resources in accordance with council policies and procedures, or have influence on wider service budget. Requirements of this Team Manager job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Team Manager 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.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team L... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team Location: Medway, Kent Salary: £50,068 per annum Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Social Worker to become part of a vibrant Fostering Team based in Medway, Kent. This exciting full-time permanent role offers you the opportunity to contribute significantly to the future of children and young people by enhancing their care experiences. You will work in an inspiring community with a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation in fostering services. With competitive benefits and a rewarding career path, this role is perfect for a social worker ready to make a significant impact. Perks and benefits:Alongside a competitive salary of £50,068 per annum, this role offers a wealth of benefits to enhance your work-life balance and professional growth. Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement to recharge and explore. With flexible and hybrid working options, you’re empowered to tailor your work environment to fit your life. Participate in comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring you’re always growing and evolving in your career. Expect to thrive in a supportive management and team environment that encourages camaraderie and support. Benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme, providing you with financial security for the future. Take advantage of exclusive employee benefits, including discount schemes and wellbeing support that puts your health and happiness first. What you will do:- Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers, including Form F assessments, special guardianship assessments, and connected persons assessments. - Provide expert supervision, support, and guidance to foster carers, ensuring the stability and wellbeing of foster placements. - Collaborate with children, families, and other professionals to secure the best outcomes for looked-after children. - Engage in the recruitment and training of new foster carers, including delivering the Skills to Foster training and contributing to fostering events. - Present cases to fostering panels and manage panel preparation and follow-up effectively. - Assist foster carers with managing complex and challenging behaviours in children and young people. - Contribute to service planning, development, and quality assurance processes within the fostering service. - Supervise and mentor junior staff or students as appropriate, fostering professional growth and development. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory and local requirements. - Participate in team meetings, reviews, strategy discussions, and other relevant forums, providing valuable insights and contributions. Requirements:To be successful in this role, you will need a Social Work degree or equivalent qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Significant post-qualification experience in children’s social care, preferably within fostering or looked-after children services, is essential. You will have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and guidance and be capable of carrying out complex assessments with excellent report writing skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are a must. You should be able to work effectively both independently and within a team. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is critical, along with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Living and working in Medway, Kent offers a fantastic quality of life, with its rich history, beautiful countryside, and vibrant culture. It is a great place to develop your career and call home. Join us and contribute to making a significant difference in the lives of those in need. 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 Children’s Social Work Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,567 per annum. Main 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 well being 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 Worker 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 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 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.

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Assistant Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Location: Kent,... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Assistant Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Location: Kent, UK Salary: £51,807 – £56,615 per annum Contract: Full-Time, PermanentWe are seeking a dynamic and skilled Assistant Team Manager to join our Children with Disabilities Team in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, supporting social workers in delivering high-quality services for children and families. With a competitive salary of £51,807 – £56,615, this full-time position offers stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities. Perks and Benefits Full-Time Stability: Secure a permanent role with room for career progression Professional Development: Access to comprehensive training and leadership programmes Career Growth: Opportunities to move forward within a thriving and supportive service Work-Life Balance: Flexible, balanced working practices and generous holiday entitlement Supportive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values collaboration and innovation Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and coach a team of social workers, supporting both experienced and newly qualified staff Drive service improvements to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families Build strong partnerships with council services and external agencies for effective service delivery Contribute to delivering the council’s vision for Children’s Social Care Promote flexible and balanced working practices to ensure high-quality services Uphold the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy to prevent discrimination Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the Council’s policies Support the prevention of crime and disorder in line with Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 Qualifications and Experience Essential: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England Management qualification or proven managerial experience Practice Educator (Stage 1 and 2) Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s services Supervising social workers and managing team/individual performance Child protection and court work experience Supporting NQSWs and student placements Skilled in managing complexity and risk of harm Familiarity with Signs of Safety (or willingness to train) Strong background in strengths-based and relationship-focused practice Why Kent? Kent offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. With its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and welcoming communities, it’s an inspiring place to live and work. From cultural experiences to leisure activities, Kent provides a fantastic backdrop for both professional and personal growth. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. With an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we’re committed to finding you the right role, the best rates, and ongoing career support. Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Apply now to become an Assistant Team Manager in Kent’s Children with Disabilities Team.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Are you ready to step into a vibrant opportunity that not only challenges but a... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Are you ready to step into a vibrant opportunity that not only challenges but also rewards? We are searching for a Social Worker - Assistant Team Manager in the specialised field of Fostering. Join us in Medway, Kent, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of vulnerable children and young people. You'll have the chance to work full-time, earning a competitive annual salary of £54,130. In this permanent position, you’ll enjoy the support of a dynamic team and the satisfaction of making a lasting impact. Our organisation offers a progressive environment and values professional growth. If you're keen on fostering a positive change within your community, this is the place for you. Perks and benefits:- Annual Salary of £54,130: Rewarding your hard work with a competitive package. - Full-Time Position: Engage fully with your community and team. - Permanent Role: Join us for the long-term and develop your career. - Ongoing Professional Development: Access training and growth opportunities to enhance your skills. - Flexible Working: Promote a healthy work-life balance with options designed for you. What you will do:- Lead, manage, and coach a team of social workers, including both experienced staff and newly qualified workers, to deliver and enhance services for vulnerable children and families. - Improve outcomes for children and young people by fostering effective partnerships with other Council services and agencies. - Contribute to achieving the council’s vision for Children’s Social Care by ensuring objectives and priorities are delivered. - Provide high-quality supervision and oversight, ensure timely decision-making, and support ongoing learning for team members. - Allocate cases within statutory timescales, ensuring clear objectives and outcomes to reflect a commitment to safeguarding children. - Develop and review performance plans to enhance personal and professional growth for the team and contribute to staff retention. - Utilise performance data effectively to monitor standards and compliance with practice procedures. - Supervise students on placement and Newly Qualified Social Workers, supporting their initial phase of employment. - Manage and monitor staffing budgets within delegated authority, ensuring financial prudence. - Support recruitment activities, ensuring team staffing levels are maintained. - Keep abreast of organisational policies, legislation, and national trends to maintain professional standards. - Deputise and support Group Managers and cover for other Team Managers as needed. - Actively promote fair access, diversity, and inclusion, in line with organisational policies. Our ideal candidate is a qualified Social Worker with a management qualification or proven managerial experience. You should be registered with Social Work England, bring substantial post-qualifying experience with statutory work, and have a sound understanding of the complexities and risks associated with the role. Familiarity with ‘Signs of Safety’ and strengths-based practice is highly valued.Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Living and working in Medway means being part of a vibrant community with a fantastic blend of cultural heritage and modern living. With stunning countryside, excellent amenities, and proximity to London and the coast, it's a great place to both develop your career and enjoy your personal life. Join us in making a difference where it truly counts. 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-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Team Location: Medway, U... JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Team Location: Medway, UK Salary: £38.00 per hour Type: Full-time, Ongoing LocumJoin an exciting opportunity as a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team in Medway. This ongoing locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £38.00 and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of looked-after children while working in a supportive and dynamic team environment.Perks and Benefits Locum Flexibility: Shape your schedule and enjoy improved work-life balance. Professional Growth: Expand your experience across diverse cases and grow your professional network. Competitive Pay: Locum rates often exceed permanent roles. Supportive Team: Be part of a team dedicated to fostering excellence and delivering high-quality care. What You Will Do Support, supervise, and develop foster carers to ensure exceptional care for children in placement. Conduct regular visits and maintain communication with foster carers, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and agency policies. Assess, train, and guide prospective foster carers through the approval process. Monitor the progress and development of children in placement, collaborating with other professionals to meet their needs. Maintain accurate records and reports, ensuring clear communication within the team and with external agencies. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the ongoing development of the fostering service. Why Medway? Medway offers a rich historical setting, vibrant community life, and beautiful surroundings. With excellent transport links to London and easy access to the Kent countryside, it provides the perfect balance of work and leisure opportunities.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 numerous industry awards, we are committed to finding you the best possible rates in roles that align with your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Team Manager – Fostering Support & Development Location: Medway, Kent, UK S... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Team Manager – Fostering Support & Development Location: Medway, Kent, UK Salary: £54,130 per annum Contract Type: Full-time or part-time options availableWe are seeking an inspiring Team Manager to join our Fostering Support & Development team within the vibrant Medway area of Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to guide a dedicated team of social workers who are passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and their families.We value innovation, collaboration, and flexibility, providing a supportive environment for both full-time and part-time professionals. Key Benefits Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance. Continuous professional development and learning opportunities to advance your career. A diverse and inclusive workplace culture that celebrates individuality. Regular social activities and team-building events. A strong support network of committed colleagues and leaders. Main Responsibilities Lead, manage, and coach a team of social workers, ranging from experienced practitioners to newly qualified staff. Build effective working relationships with other council services and partner agencies. Contribute to the delivery of the council’s strategic vision for Children’s Social Care. Provide high-quality supervision and ensure robust case management across the team. Allocate cases within statutory timescales, ensuring needs are assessed and reviewed appropriately. Support staff growth through the implementation of personalised performance development plans. Monitor team performance and standards through regular data analysis and quality checks. Supervise student placements and Newly Qualified Social Workers during their ASYE. Assist with budget monitoring and authorisation of expenditures within agreed limits. Support recruitment to maintain a well-resourced and skilled team. Chair team meetings and stay current with relevant policies, legislation, and practice developments. Act as deputy to the Group Manager and provide cover for fellow Team Managers when required. Living and Working in Medway Medway, Kent offers a unique blend of vibrant urban life and serene countryside. With excellent transport connections, a rich cultural heritage, and modern amenities, it’s an ideal location for professionals seeking both lifestyle and career development. About Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a respected, award-winning agency recognised for placing professionals in roles that match their expertise. With over 1,000 five-star Trustpilot reviews and numerous industry awards, we are committed to securing the best opportunities and rates for our candidates.

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 Senior Practitioner within the Adolescents Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is packaged up to £51,375 per annum. Main duties: Provide leadership and professional support to colleagues and other professionals in situations of high complexity.Apply extensive knowledge of practice, theory and legislation to enhance practice, procedures and policies, promote innovation, and introduce new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.Make use of sophisticated, critical reasoning and both model and facilitate reflective and evidence-informed practice.Support and encourage professional decision-making in others, to enable assessment procedures to be used discerningly in response to the presenting needs.Maintain and provide expertise in specialist assessment and intervention and support others to develop these skills.Model the effective assessment and management of risk in complex situations, across a range of situations, including positive risk taking situations.Provide professional leadership on safeguarding issues in collaboration with other senior members of the team.Provide support to resolve concerns about practice.Manage a defined team or area providing clear organisation, direction and development.Provide professional support, advice and/or supervision.Monitor and support the performance management and development of team members using a coaching approach, to support individual development and ensure that individual contributions are maximised.Manage complaints where required, and verify assessments and authorise when appropriate.Promote positive working relationships in and across teams and with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations, using strategy for collaboration and arbitration.Contribute to and provide professional leadership of organisational change and development and address performance management issues that arise.Ensure that all staff in the team are adhering to the requirments of data quality legislation.When required, monitor, analyse and manage delegated budgets, funding and resources in accordance with council policies and procedures, or have indirect influence on wider service budget. Requirements of this Senior Practitioner job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Senior Practitioner job 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.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Location: Medwa... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Location: Medway, UK Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £39,746 – £44,946 annuallyAre you a talented social worker looking for an exciting career opportunity within Fostering Recruitment and Assessment? We're seeking someone exceptional to join our team in Medway, where you'll make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Working full time in this vibrant community, you’ll enjoy a positive and supportive environment with opportunities to grow professionally. If you're ready to become an integral part of a team that thrives on collaborative success and is striving towards making impactful changes, then read on! Perks and Benefits: Permanent position: Enjoy the stability and long-term growth prospects that come with a permanent role. Competitive salary: With a salary ranging from £39,746 to £44,946 annually, your hard work in fostering recruitment and assessment will be well-rewarded. Professional development: We support continuous learning and development to help you reach your career goals. Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Supportive culture: Join a team that values your contributions and promotes a positive and inclusive working environment. What You Will Do: Conduct thorough assessments of potential foster carers, ensuring suitability and readiness for the fostering role. Guide and support foster carers through the recruitment process, providing expert advice and insight. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to identify and match children with suitable foster placements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports in line with statutory requirements and best practices. Engage in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge related to fostering and social work. Medway is not just a place to work—it's a great place to live, with its blend of historic charm and modern conveniences. Enjoy the beautiful riversides, rich cultural heritage, and easy access to London. Come and discover what makes Medway a fantastic place to advance your social work career! 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-20240819-db742659 Social Worker – Children Safeguarding Team Location: Medway, UK Salary: £... JOB-20240819-db742659 Social Worker – Children Safeguarding Team Location: Medway, UK Salary: £38.00 per hour Type: Locum, Full-Time Duration: OngoingJoin our dynamic Children Safeguarding Team in Medway and take your career to the next level! This full-time locum position offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families while earning a competitive hourly rate of £38.00.Perks and Benefits Hybrid Working: Work three days a week in the office, with flexibility to manage your work-life balance. Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to explore different assignments and expand your professional experience. Requirements: A minimum of three years post-qualifying experience in a Local Authority setting, plus a full UK driving licence and access to a business-insured vehicle. What You Will Do Conduct assessments to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and families. Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to individual needs. Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams to deliver coordinated support. Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Provide professional advice and support to colleagues and partner organisations. Why Medway Located in the heart of Kent, Medway blends historical heritage with modern vibrancy. With great transport links to London and easy access to the scenic Kent countryside, it’s an ideal spot to balance work and leisure. Whether you’re exploring historic landmarks or enjoying the area’s cultural attractions, Medway offers the perfect setting for a fulfilling professional and personal life.Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating. We specialise in matching skilled professionals with rewarding roles, offering competitive rates, flexibility, and ongoing support to help you succeed in your social work career.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Join an inspiring team where you can make a real difference as a Social Worker... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Join an inspiring team where you can make a real difference as a Social Worker within the Fostering Support & Development Team in Medway, UK. We are seeking skilled individuals to join our compassionate and driven team. By working with us, you’ll be part of a supportive environment aimed at empowering the lives of foster children and carers. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to use your expertise and skills in social work to drive meaningful change. Offering a competitive salary of £39,746 to £44,956 annually, this role opens up pathways for professional growth and development. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together! Perks and benefits: - Flexible work schedules to balance your professional and personal life - Continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your career growth - Cycle to work scheme promoting a greener commute - Access to wellness programmes to support your physical and mental health - Generous annual leave entitlement to ensure you have time to recharge What you will do: - Provide comprehensive support to foster carers, ensuring they have the resources and assistance needed to care for children - Conduct assessments and develop plans that align with the best interests of the child, setting goals for their future - Collaborate with a range of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support and intervention - Organise and lead training sessions for foster carers, helping them to enhance their skills and knowledge - Maintain accurate records and documentation, adhering to legal and organisational guidelines Requirements for this role are: - A degree or equivalent in social work ensuring you have the foundation and theoretical understanding required - Current registration with Social Work England to practice legally and ethically - Significant frontline experience in Social Services working as a Qualified Social Worker supporting families and children in need Medway is not just a remarkable place to work; it is also a wonderful area to live and explore. With its rich history, cultural sights, and community spirit, you’ll find it a vibrant location with a variety of outdoor activities and attractions. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes, friendly community events, and ample amenities that make life in Medway fulfilling and enjoyable. Join us and be part of a community striving to create a better tomorrow for every child. 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.