JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Adults Team, Milton Keynes, UK Location: Milto... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Adults Team, Milton Keynes, UK Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £38 Hourly Duration: Ongoing Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults in Milton Keynes as a Social Worker within the dynamic Adults Team? This role offers a rewarding challenge where you can utilise your skills to provide essential support while enjoying the flexibility and benefits that come with locum work. Full-time and part-time options are available, making this the perfect fit for balancing your professional and personal life. Perks and Benefits:- Enjoy an attractive hourly salary with the autonomy of locum work, giving you control over your schedule. - You will benefit from diverse experiences in various settings, keeping your skills sharp and your work engaging. - Take advantage of excellent opportunities for networking with other professionals and continuous professional development to advance your career. - Additionally, working in Milton Keynes offers you a chance to be part of a growing community with great amenities. What you will do:- Undertake detailed assessments of individuals’ needs, risks, and strengths in accordance with relevant legislation such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Emphasise a strengths-based approach to empower individuals. - Develop and implement personalised care and support plans in collaboration with service users, families, carers, and other professionals to ensure the delivery of effective services. - Respond to safeguarding concerns by conducting thorough risk assessments and investigations, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. - Advocate for service users’ rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are integral in all decision-making processes. Work with service users to develop care plans that maximise independence. - Conduct regular reviews and update care plans as necessary, ensuring continued appropriateness and effectiveness. Liaise with external agencies for ongoing support. - Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, housing services, and community organisations. Participate in care coordination meetings. - Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in line with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements. Prepare reports for care reviews and professional meetings as needed. - Identify and manage risks to individuals’ safety and wellbeing, undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and making best interest decisions when necessary. Living and working in Milton Keynes means being part of a vibrant and rapidly growing community. With excellent transport links, beautiful green spaces, and a variety of leisure and cultural activities, Milton Keynes offers a fantastic quality of life. This is your opportunity to work where you can play, and to make a difference in a community that values and supports its 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.
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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.
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 Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker 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 Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker, helping children and families navigate challenges, provide guidance, or manage safeguarding concerns, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, empathy, 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 family-related challengesAre 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 Family Support Worker 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: Social Work Deputy Manager – Adults Hospital Discharge Team Location... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Work Deputy Manager – Adults Hospital Discharge Team Location: Milton Keynes, UK Salary: £40 per hour Contract Type: Full-time, Ongoing Salary Type: Hourly Join us as a Social Work Deputy Manager within the Adults Hospital Discharge Team in Milton Keynes. This exciting full-time locum opportunity offers a rewarding pay rate of £40 per hour and allows you to play a vital role in supporting adults as they regain independence after illness or injury. Step into a leadership role where your strategic input and social work expertise will help shape high-quality, person-centred discharge services. Perks and benefits: Flexible Locum Work: Enjoy the freedom to shape your schedule, enabling you to strike the perfect work-life balance. Highly Competitive Pay: Earn £40 per hour, a rate that reflects your advanced skills and leadership. Career Development: Join a team committed to continuous learning, mentorship, and growth within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Professional Networking: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals across the discharge pathway and build a strong career portfolio. What you will do: Lead the team in managing effective case allocations, ensuring those most at risk receive timely intervention. Provide reflective supervision and ongoing support to social workers and assistants, strengthening clinical decision-making. Champion strength-based assessments that promote independence and tailored support planning. Collaborate with health partners to ensure safe, timely hospital discharges and continued care in the community. Offer strategic leadership by driving team development, managing HR matters, and fostering a positive, proactive workplace culture. Oversee complex cases, offering guidance and implementing risk management strategies to support optimal outcomes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the discharge process by innovating and embedding good practice. Why Milton Keynes? Milton Keynes is a dynamic town known for its modern infrastructure, strong sense of community, and abundant green spaces. With excellent transport links, shopping centres, cultural attractions, and recreational parks, it offers the perfect blend of city energy and rural tranquillity. It’s a fantastic place to both work and live. 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-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: Milton KeynesTeam/Specialism: Mental Health and Complete Needs 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-db742659Locum Deputy Team Manager (Social Work) – Access and Review Team in Milton Keyn... JOB-20240819-db742659Locum Deputy Team Manager (Social Work) – Access and Review Team in Milton Keynes UK, earning £40 hourly for a duration of three months with potential for a full-time schedule. This is a thrilling opportunity to join a dynamic team where your managerial and supervisory skills will truly shine. You'll be supporting the Access (front door) and Older People Review Team, making a vital impact from day one. Please note, for the initial two weeks, candidates are expected to be office-based daily, with the flexibility to work up to two days from home thereafter, depending on the needs of the service.Perks and benefits: Locum role offers a fantastic opportunity for flexibility and work-life balance, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.Excellent hourly rate of £40, giving you a competitive edge in the market.Opportunity to expand your professional network and gain exposure to diverse cases.Work within a supportive and engaging environment that encourages professional development. What you will do: Provide leadership and management support to the Access and Older People Review Team to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.Oversee the day-to-day operations and work distribution within the team, ensuring all cases are managed effectively.Facilitate team meetings, offering guidance and support to inspire and motivate team members.Collaborate with other department managers to ensure seamless service delivery across all teams.Review and audit cases to maintain standards and improve service quality continually.Liaise with external agencies and service users to promote best practice and co-ordinate resources. Living and working in Milton Keynes is a unique experience. This vibrant city offers a blend of modern living with extensive green spaces, making it an ideal place to balance work and life. With excellent transport links and a variety of cultural and leisure activities, Milton Keynes is a fantastic place to further your career while enjoying a high quality of life. 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: Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Adhoc Team Location: M... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Adhoc Team Location: Milton Keynes Pay Rate: £40.28 per hour Job Overview:Join the dynamic Adhoc Team in Milton Keynes as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and make a significant impact on the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges. This ongoing role offers flexible shifts that allow you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful and transformative outcomes. With your expertise, you will help ensure the rights and needs of individuals are upheld during challenging times. Perks and Benefits:- Enjoy a competitive pay rate of £40.28 per hour, recognizing your expertise and dedication to the mental health field. - Flexible shifts that cater to a balanced and healthy lifestyle, allowing you to fit work around your personal commitments. - Benefit from professional growth opportunities in our vibrant and supportive work environment, perfect for expanding your skills and knowledge. - Experience a diverse and challenging role where your efforts truly make a difference, enhancing your career narrative. - Be part of a team that values support, teamwork, and inclusivity, placing you in a workplace where you're appreciated and empowered. - Access to comprehensive training programs to further develop your abilities and keep your skills at the cutting edge. - Opportunities to engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development to maintain your AMHP approval, ensuring you stay ahead in your field. What you will do:- Conduct thorough Mental Health Act assessments, including screening, triage, and crisis evaluations, ensuring decisions are made in complex and high-risk situations with precision and care. - Decide on informal admissions, compulsory admissions, and guardianship applications under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), using your expertise to guide the process. - Collaborate effectively with service users, their families, carers, and various professionals and agencies, ensuring holistic care planning and interventions. - Apply a deep understanding of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Care Act 2014 to support your assessments and interventions. - Facilitate discharge planning by engaging with local authorities, health services, and community teams to ensure seamless continuity of care for service users. - Maintain meticulous documentation, including statutory and non-statutory reports, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness required for tribunals and hearings. - Advocate positive risk-taking that upholds the rights and dignity of individuals throughout the assessment and care planning process. - Participate actively in multi-agency meetings, contributing to safeguarding efforts and public protection arrangements as necessary. - Engage continuously in professional development and reflective practice, enhancing your skills and maintaining your AMHP approval. Located in the heart of Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes is not just an exciting place to work but also to live. Known for its futuristic architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and vast green spaces, it offers a unique mix of urban and rural life that appeals to those seeking variety and charm. Come join us in Milton Keynes, where your professional journey can truly flourish! 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-db742659Social Work Team Manager within Adults Team in Milton Keynes UK, earning £40 Ho... JOB-20240819-db742659Social Work Team Manager within Adults Team in Milton Keynes UK, earning £40 Hourly. Ongoing opportunity! We are searching for an exceptional Social Work Team Manager to join our dynamic Adults Team in the vibrant city of Milton Keynes. Whether you're seeking Full-Time or Part-Time work, this role offers the flexibility and competitive salary you've been looking for. Step into a position that not only offers you career growth but a chance to make a genuine difference in the community.Perks and benefits: Get paid by the hour! The flexibility of an hourly salary allows you to take control of your time and earnings.Access to ongoing professional development opportunities so you're always ahead of the game and honing your skills.Work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance, ensuring you have time for your personal life while succeeding in your role.Contribute to a positive workplace culture where innovation and fresh ideas are encouraged. What you will do: Provide daily operational oversight of the OP Review team and Access team, ensuring efficiency and high standards of care.Deliver visible leadership and direction to your teams, creating a cohesive and motivated work environment.Supervise and manage deputy team managers and Access team staff, fostering an atmosphere of growth and support.Monitor and control service budgets, upholding financial responsibilities with meticulous attention.Ensure all assessments, care plans, and contact forms meet legislative standards through rigorous quality checks.Offer guidance and information to unqualified workers, empowering them with the knowledge to excel. Living and working in Milton Keynes presents a fantastic lifestyle opportunity. Known for its green spaces and modern architecture, Milton Keynes offers an exciting blend of urban living and rural charm. Join us and see why it's not just a place to work, but a community to thrive in! 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 Team Manager within the North Family Support Team to work full time based in Milton Keynes. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £58,619 per annum. Main duties: Ensure that all children in need, in need of protection, and/or in care are safeguarded and heir well-being is promoted effectively, through the application of specialist theory, practical and procedural knowledge.Ensure a range of interventions appropriate to the needs of the families are provided to support children in need and at risk to live safely within their family wherever possible.Lead and facilitate partnership working with key agencies, ensuring best possible outcomes for children.A team consisting of deputy team managers, social workers and social work assistants is effectively manged and supervised, and casework is allocated and monitored across the team’s area of responsibility. To comply with the standards set out by he professional body Social Work England.Assessments, care planning and case work reviews are conducted in line with legislation, and agreed national standards, performance targets and regulatory requirements are met.Utilise detailed and complex analysis from highly complex information and from a variety of sources and quality to underpin creative short-and long term solutions in highly complex and risky situations.Make and be responsible for appropriate decisions and exercise initiative with a view to safeguarding children only referring to a more senior level where there are significant resource and policy issues or matters of a particularly sensitive or complex nature.The designated team budgets are effectively and creatively managed to ensure that every pound spent, and staff and resources used, delivers the most benefit to children and families.Staff performance conforms to the required professional and performance standards, including full electronic recording of work on ICS. 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 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 p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Children in Care Team to work full time based in Milton Keynes. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £48,863 per annum. Main duties: To deliver effective social work assessment, care planning and interventions in the most demanding, sensitive and complex cases to improve the safety, development and wellbeing of children involved.To supervise the case work of social workers, social work assistants, students assistants, students and child care professionals, acting as a coach and mentor.Complex and contentious case management issues are resolved so that positive and timely action can be taken to address risks and meet demands, in conjunction with Deputy/Team Manager.Lead responsibility for an area of children’s service development and contribute to partnership working across CYPS and partners, where appropriate.To assist the team/deputy team manager in building a string and cohesive team.Participate in quality audit of the team’s and other teams work, where relevant.Assist in the allocation, prioritisation and planning of caseloads, in conjunction with Deputy/Team Manager.Responsibility for chairing professionals and strategic meetings and acting on behalf of the Deputy/Team Manager as appropriate for the team.Responsible for bringing expertise and advice, support and guidance to the children’s social work team. They will manage their own caseload of the more demanding and complex cases and manage and supervise the casework of colleagues providing support, guidance and advice as necessary.Responsible for the supervision of social workers, social work assistants and child care professionals, their professional development by providing advice, guidance, mentoring. Ensures that training needs are identified and co-ordinated. They will undertake quality audit of cases as requested and will support the induction of new team members.Able to work flexibly and be on call for emergencies within their team or other teams in the service.Responsibility for chairing professionals and strategic meetings and acting on behalf of the Deputy/Team Manager as appropriate for the team. 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 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 Level 3 Social Worker within the Family Support Team to work full time based in Milton Keynes. The salary for this permanent Level 3 Social Worker job is up to £48,428 per annum. Main duties: Assessments are carried out effectively, speaking to/observing the child, and within timescales so that his/her care needs are clearly identified and recorded.Devise and implement clear childcare plans and interventions appropriate for each case to address identified needs.Manage a complex childcare workload with professional supervision from the Team Manager/Deputy Team Manager.Accurate individual case records are maintained electronically, and reports are provided as required.Attend regular supervisory meetings with team manager and/or a senior member regularly to monitor progress and identify development needs.Works closely with other agencies and services in a co-operative way, sharing information and planning care together to meet the needs of the child holistically.Will carry out the Council’s duties in respect to 1989 Children Act and subsequent legislation, using their professional skills to carry out child centred assessments, in line with the assessment framework and looked after children regulations, and develop, implement, monitor and review effective care plans and interventions to improve the safety, wellbeing and development of the child.Develops, implements and monitors family support plans and children in care plans through regular reviews in line with statutory time scales.Keeping up to date with policy and legislation and developments in professional practice. Using reflection and other techniques and development tools to continually improve professional practice.The role holder is expected to participate in staff meetings and to contribute to the development of the team. Requirements of this Social Worker role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Level 3 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 p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Milton Keynes. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £48,863 per annum. Main duties: To deliver effective social work assessment, care planning and interventions in the most demanding, sensitive and complex cases to improve the safety, development and wellbeing of children involved.To supervise the case work of social workers, social work assistants, students and child care professionals receive appropriate supervision and direction.Support the personal development opportunities for social workers, social work assistants, students and child care professionals, acting as a coach and mentor.Complex and contentious case management issues are resolved so that positive and timely action can be taken to address risks and meet demands, in conjunction with Deputy/Team Manager.Lead responsibility for an area of children’s service development and contribute to partnership working across CYPS and partners, where appropriate.To assist the team/deputy team manager in building a strong and cohesive team.Participate in quality audit of the team’s and other teams work, where relevant.Assist in the allocation, prioritisation and planning of caseloads, in conjunction with Deputy/Team Manager.Responsibility for chairing professionals and strategic meetings and acting on behalf of the Deputy/Team Manager as appropriate for the team. 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 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-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children in Care Team to work full time based in Milton Keynes. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £46,503.00 per annum. Main duties: Assessments are carried out effectively, speaking to/observing the child, and within timescales so that his/her care needs are clearly identified and recorded.Devise and implement clear childcare plans and interventions appropriate for each child/family to address identified needs.Manage a Child Care workload under the supervision/guidance of the Team Manager/Deputy Team Manager.Accurate individual case records are maintained electronically and reports are provided as required.Attend regular supervisory meetings with team manager and/or a senior member regularly to monitor progress and identify development needs.Works closely with other agencies and services in a co-operative way, sharing information and planning care together to meet the needs of the child holistically.Will carry out the Council’s duties in respect to the Children Act and subsequent legislation, using their professional skills to carry out child centred assessments, in line with the assessment framework and looked after children regulations, and develop, implement, monitor and review effective care plans and interventions to improve the safety, well-being and development of the child.Develops, implements and monitors family support plans and children in care plans through regular reviews in line with statutory time scales.Supporting colleagues in other teams when pressures of work require.Keeping up to date with policy and legislation and developments in professional practice. Using reflection and other techniques and development tools to continually improve professional practice.Has professional responsibility for his/her own professional development and for contributing to team and service development. Must exercise high standard of customer care.Will work alongside other agencies and family services to provide a comprehensive range of child support services and solutions.Expected to participate in staff meetings and to contribute to the development of the team. 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-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary 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 Adult Community Support Team to work full time based in Oxfordshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £42,403 per annum. Main duties: Use strength-based approaches, ensuring that in responding to eligible needs all options including the use of informal support networks, community resources, and the assessment of equipment and adaptations are explored in order to achieve identified outcomes.To undertake timely and proportionate assessments, reviews and professional interventions and other duties relating to individuals, families and carers.Ensure support plans are reflective of the persons needs and outcomes by providing a clear breakdown of how these are being met, regardless of determination of eligibility.Make telephone enquiries, undertake face to face visits in the community, facilitate clinics and be responsible for the management and prioritisation of a caseload.Fulfil the role of a trusted assessor, making an assessment of when to involve another social/health care professional where a specialist assessment, skill or intervention is required.Maintain comprehensive, accurate and professionally defensible records of work undertaken, to ensure compliance with organisational guidelines and professional standards. When required wrote court reports and give evidence during legal proceedings.Provide supervision if required to identified staff or students in line with OCC Supervision Policy.Support and adhere to comments and complaints policies and procedures as required through attending the complaint meetings and implementing any learning actions and outcomes.Actively engage in continuous professional development in order to maintain professional registration which may include other roles including Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Practice Educator and Best Interest Assessor.Apply principles of social justice, social inclusion and equality decision making in all casework, challenging issues of discrimination and oppression and demonstrating the confident application of ethical reasoning to professional practice. Requirements of a Social Worker: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; 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 Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker 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 Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker, helping children and families navigate challenges, provide guidance, or manage safeguarding concerns, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, empathy, 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 family-related challengesAre 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 Family Support Worker 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.