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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 Family Placement Team to work Full Time based in Berkshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,418per annum. Main duties: Work as a member of the Family Placement Team, contributing to the planning, co-ordination and development of a flexible and comprehensive Family Placement Service.Undertake work associated with the recruitment, training, supervision and support of foster carers.Prepare home study and group assessment reports for presentation to the Fostering Panel.Contribute to the planning for children who may require a family placement, by liaising with other professional staff and participating in meetings.Work proactively, in co-operation with other professional staff, to support existing placements, including the development of support packages.Undertake work associated with family finding and placement supervision of children and young people referred for family placement.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with West Berkshire Council’s policy and practice, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality at all times.Maintain such other records and information as are required to monitor local targets for service provision.Carry other such other tasks as are commensurate with the post, which may from time to time be required.As well as working closely with colleagues in partner agencies the post holder will be expected to work closely with the courts, voluntary and other agencies.To contribute to the achievement of good quality services for the prevention of social work services, taking into account national standards and guidelines and evidence of what works. Requirements of this Social Worker role: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Benefits: Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the officeAccess to a wide range of training and development opportunitiesGenerous Local Government pension schemeFamily friendly policiesA range of local discountsWellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefitsYou will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service. 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 an Independent Reviewing Officer/CP Chair within the Quality Assurance Service to work Full Time based in Berkshire. The salary for this permanent Independent Reviewing Officer/CP Chair job is up to £57,499 per annum. Main duties: To chair Child Protection Conferences, ensuring that these meet the quality standards laid down by the service.To work as an Independent Reviewing Officer, carrying out the role in accordance with statutory guidance and departmental quality standards.To be responsible for ensuring that child protection conferences and CIC review meetings are timely and are carried out to a high standard.To work in conjunction with operational managers and other staff to ensure that child protection and child in care systems are fully and effectively implemented within the service.To contribute to quarterly and annual service reports and plans as required.To input and maintain records of child protection conferences and CIC reviews and other contacts relating to children on their electronic case records.Responsibility for developing, quality assuring and applying policies and procedures for Children subject to Child Protection plans and children in care reviews in conjunction with other senior managers.To work as part of the Children’s Services Management Team and represent the service in interagency or corporate forums as appropriate and contribute to auditing, strategic planning and development.To ensure the effective participation of children, young people, their parents and wider families in Child Protection conferences and review meetings for children in care.To provide timely advice and guidance to colleagues in response to legislation, government guidance and research.To work with operational managers to ensure that quality standards are met in relation to staff performance.To carry out additional duties as required, which will include deputising for the Local Authority Designated Officer in the management of allegations against professionals at times.To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others to comply with the WBC Health and Safety policy and any service-specific procedures/rules that apply to this role. Requirements of this Independent Reviewing Officer/CP Chair role: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Benefits: Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the officeAccess to a wide range of training and development opportunitiesGenerous Local Government pension schemeFamily friendly policiesA range of local discountsWellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefitsYou will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service. Contact: This Independent Reviewing Officer/CP Chair 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 Safeguarding Team to work fulltime based in West Berkshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £48,708 per annum. Main duties: To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed.To investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidences conclusions and realistic action plans. Ensure adequate recording that evidence practice.To develop practice, which takes a holistic view of the individual locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs.To be familiar with Equal Opportunities good practice and the Council Policy and Plan and to implement this in all aspects of working practice and promote it in the team, workplace and wider organisation.To prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County & High Courts.To ensure the Assistant/Team Manager is kept fully appraised of problems arising from workload and seek advice as and when necessary.Where appropriate to act as the duty worker for the team, responding to queries and issues.To use ICT to maintain accurate case records, and be able to report on key performance management data.To proactively liaise with and work in partnership other agencies and organisations, parents and carers. To promote the involvement of young service users and families in service development.To attend conferences, reviews and court as required for each case presenting the Council plans and opinions with professionalism and integrity.Comply with WBC health & safety policies, procedures and rules, taking reasonable care of self and others. Requirements of this Social Worker Job. Degree or equivalent in Social Work.Registered as Social Worker.Understanding of the SW legislation. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding East & West Team to work Full Time based in Berkshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £48,708 per annum. Main duties: To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed.To investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidences and realistic action plans.To develop practice, which takes a holistic view of the individual locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs.To be familiar with Equal Opportunities good practice and the Council Policy and Plan and to implement this in all aspects of working practice and promote it in the team, workplace and wider organisation.To ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council’s policies and procedures.To prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts.To ensure the Assistant/Team Manager is kept fully apprised of problems arising from workload and seek advice as and when necessary.Where appropriate act as the duty worker for the team, responding to queries and issues.To proactively liaise with and work in partnership other agencies and organisations, parents and carers. To promote the involvement of young service users and families in service development.To attend conferences, reviews and court as required for each case presenting the council plans and opinions with professionalism and integrity.Comply with WBC health and safety policies, procedures and rules, taking reasonable care of self and others. Requirements of this Social Worker role: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Benefits: Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00.Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office.Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.Generous Local Government pension scheme.Family friendly policies.A range of local discounts.Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service. 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-20240830-393893bcJob Title: Educational Psychologist Location: Newbury, West Berkshire Hours: Fu... JOB-20240830-393893bcJob Title: Educational Psychologist Location: Newbury, West Berkshire Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (08:30 – 17:00) Salary: £45,586 – £55,974 per annum About the Role West Berkshire Council is seeking a skilled and innovative Educational Psychologist to join our dedicated team supporting children and young people across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your psychological expertise to help improve educational outcomes, emotional well-being, and inclusion in schools and wider communities.You will work collaboratively with families, schools, and professionals in a dynamic environment, contributing to both statutory and preventative work. Key Responsibilities Undertake psychological assessments and provide expert advice as part of Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments in line with the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Deliver consultation and intervention services to schools, families, and children, with a focus on early intervention, capacity-building, and problem-solving. Provide training and development sessions to education staff and other professionals on areas such as autism, mental health, and inclusive practices. Contribute to strategic initiatives and project work, including critical incident response and development of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) strategies. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including CAMHS, SEN teams, and social care to ensure integrated service delivery. Apply evidence-based practice and support service development through action research, evaluation, and quality assurance. Essential Criteria Honours degree in Psychology (eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society). Postgraduate qualification (Doctorate or Master’s) in Educational Psychology. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Educational Psychologist. Proven experience working with children and young people in educational settings. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in conveying complex psychological concepts clearly and effectively. Benefits and Perks Flexible working arrangements between 07:00 and 19:00, including hybrid working (minimum 40% office-based). 29 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (rising to 34 days after five years’ service). Access to a comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme. Extensive training and professional development opportunities. Family-friendly policies and generous parental leave provisions. Local discounts and access to an extensive Wellbeing Programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme. Location Benefits Newbury offers an outstanding quality of life, combining picturesque countryside with rich cultural heritage and excellent transport links. Whether you’re seeking vibrant community life, outdoor activities, or career development in a thriving locality, Newbury provides an ideal environment for both work and personal fulfilment. About Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is an award-winning and highly rated recruitment agency, consistently delivering roles that align with your expertise and career goals. With over 1,000 reviews and an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot, we are committed to supporting your professional journey.