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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 Senior Social Worker within the Children in Care Court Team to work Full Time based in Northamptonshire.The salary for this Senior Social Worker job is up to £46,704 per annum. Main duties: Work independently to hold and effectively manage a more complex caseload, acknowledging and ensuring appropriate levels of responsibility commensurate with the individual’s knowledge and skills.Work directly with children, young people and families, involving all key family members and prioritising children and young people’s safety. Work using Signs of Safety methodology, which works collaboratively with families to empower them to find solutions whilst ensuring working within the policies, procedures of Children’s Services and regulatory standards.Carry out in depth and ongoing family assessment of social need and risk to children, with particular focus on parental capacity to change.Recognise harm and risk indicators of different forms of harm to children relating to sexual, physical and emotional abuse and neglect. Consider the possibility of Child Sexual Exploitation, grooming (on and offline), female genital mutilation, enforced marriage and the range of adult behaviours which pose a risk to children, recognising too the potential for children to be perpetrators of abuse.Navigate the family and youth justice systems in England using legal powers and duties to support families, to protect children and to look after children in the public care system, including the regulated frameworks that support the full range of permanence options.Seek advice and professional second opinion as required in relation to the legal issues, interventions and plans which frequently impact children, young people and families involved with statutory services.Use the law and regulatory and statutory guidance to inform practice decisions. Take into account the complex relationship between professional ethics, the application of the law and the impact of social policy on both.Make realistic child-centred plans within a review timeline which will manage and reduce identified risks and meets the needs of the child. Any plans devised for the child need to be evidence informed, demonstrate clear analysis and professional judgement and evaluative decision-making skills.Maintain and update case notes and other records pertaining to the child/children you have responsibility for. Write reports as required and if needed give evidence in court on factual matters.The post holder could be expected to offer mentoring, work-shadowing/work experience opportunities and study towards the Practice Educator qualification and post qualifying modules. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Senior 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-20241107-791d94d2 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 with Disabilities Team to work part time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £37,237 per annum. Main duties: Hold and manage a varied caseload reflecting the function of the team in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.Identifies and assesses levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after.Maintains an up-to-date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases.Assesses and analyse need, contributing to and implementing plans and reviewing progress against identified outcomes ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.Work co-operatively with colleagues and in partnership across agency boundaries.Attends a range of meetings including child protection case conference meetings and court hearings to represent the local authority.Undertakes direct work with children, young people and their families in line with agreed care plans.Carries out all work within equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory frameworks.Carries out statutory obligations in accordance with departmental policy and practice.Keeps up-to-date and act in accordance with current legislation and departmental practice and initiatives.Develops/maintains good working relationships with other professionals in all agencies.Maintains accurate, up to date, and relevant case recordings and any other records as specified in departmental guidance and procedures and utilising tools such as the Children’s Case Management system as appropriate.Maintains regular supervision through frequent meetings and briefings in line with the Department’s supervision policy. Contribute to the development of other workers sharing knowledge and skills as appropriate.Report changes to risk levels, care plans or children’s circumstances to their supervisor on a regular basis or immediately as required.Seek advice on advice on appropriate action, developing new risk assessments and care plans as guided by their supervisor.Contributes through team meetings and organisational events to the development of the service.Maintains and develops up to date knowledge and relevant skills through continued learning.Ensures that expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded, in accordance with departmental procedures. 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 permanent Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding West Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £49,051.00 per annum. Main duties: Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers, and families who require support and guidance.Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions, promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.Undertale assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor for newly qualified social workers in the team.As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by Council/Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Senior 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 Social Worker/Decision Maker within the Mash Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker/Decision Maker job is up to £41.949per annum. Main duties: Have direct accountability for making decisions on children’s cases referred to the MASH and determine actions required and apply appropriate thresholds for statutory intervention to ensure that children are safeguarded within agreed Working Together timescales.Deliver professional leadership for staff within a service team, organise and delegate the workload of MASHOs providing induction, line management, professional development and daily operational supervision of support staff, in situations of high complexity ensuring a high standard of service delivery. To ensure that equal opportunities and health and safety policies are filly integrated into the daily working of the team.To improve the quality of casework by undertaking case file audits and ensuring learning from audit activity and formal observations of daily practice is implemented into social work practice.To provide the Team Manager with accurate information and assist the Team Manger with establishing, maintaining and utilising information systems to ensure best practice as part of a robust quality assurance system and to inform performance and budget management of the team and organisation.Working within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency context, to develop effective working partnerships with other agencies and services involved to ensure that positive outcomes are achieved in all key areas of service user’s lives.Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department. To demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post. Requirements of the Senior Social Worker/Decision Maker: CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work of equivalent professional qualification.Management qualification at least at Level 4.At least 1 years’ experience of supervising professional staff.Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.Ability to travel independently to all required areas by the job’s responsibilities. Contact: This Senior Social Worker/Decision Maker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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 Social Worker within the Children in Care West Team to work part time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £41,126 per annum. Main duties: Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers, and families who require support and guidance.Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risk.Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.Share and present professional knowledge and expertise to colleagues within the team and with other partners.Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required.Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Senior 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, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a Tr... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 300 reviews has an exciting Permanent opportunity available for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a well-established Children’s service based in Northampton.Team/Specialism: Duty and AssessmentSalary: £43,158.00 - £45,204.00 per annum + £6,000 welcome bonus.Contract: PermanentSummary: The role is responsible for providing practical and social work support for children, young people and families.This involves holding a more complex caseload. This will include undertaking assessments, visiting children and their families, carrying out interventions, reviewing the work undertaken, direct work with children, young people and families and any other work identified as necessary.All this must be based on best evidence and good practice, privileging the best interests of children and young people.The post holder could be expected to offer mentoring, work-shadowing/work experience opportunities and study towards the Practice Educator qualification and post qualifying modules. Benefits of the role: Highly competitive salaries and benefits£6,000 Welcome BonusRetention BonusCosts of Social Work England registration covered27 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, an additional 5 days after 5 years’ serviceOpportunity to buy back up to 5 weeks of additional holiday each yearSubsidised local authority pension schemeFree Car Parking (Daventry) and £20 per month subsidised in Northampton TCShops close byFantastic Induction ProgrammePractice Educator QualificationsMonthly high quality supervisionMandatory Signs of Safety trainingFantastic Maternity Benefits with an additional 12 weeks of maternity leave at 50%Employee discount scheme offering a range of discounts from travel to shoppingUp to £8,000 relocation costsOpportunities to regularly engage with the CEO and leadership team Requirements of the Senior Social Worker: Degree or equivalent in social workCurrent Social Work England registrationSignificant frontline experience in Children’s Services Contact:This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from any experienced Social Work candidate with experience as a Newly Qualified, Social Worker, Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, Head of Service or Director.Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work applicants who meet these requirements for this Permanent Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.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

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 Duty & Assessment Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £37,237 per annum. Main duties: Holds and manages a varied caseload reflecting the function of the team in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.Identifies and assesses levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after.Maintains an up-to-date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases.Assesses and analyses need, contributing to and implementing plans and reviewing progress against identified outcomes ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.Ensures that reports are up to date, of a high quality and summitted according to appropriate timescales.Work co-operatively with colleagues and in partnership across agency boundaries.Attends a range of meetings including child protection case conference meetings and court hearings to represent the local authority.Undertakes direct work with children, young people and their families in line with agreed care plans.Carries out all work within equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory frameworks.Carries out statutory obligations in accordance with departmental policy and practice.Keeps up to date and act in accordance with current legislation and departmental practice and initiatives.Develops/maintains good working relationships with other professionals in all agencies.Maintains accurate, up to date, and relevant case recordings and nay other records as specified in departmental guidance and procedures and utilising tools such as the Children Case Management system as appropriate.Maintain regular supervision through frequent meetings and briefings in line with the Department’s supervision policy. Contribute to the development of other workings sharing knowledge and skills as appropriate.Reports changes to risk levels, care plans or children’s circumstances to their supervisor on a regular basis or immediately as required.Seeks advice on appropriate action, developing new risk assessments and care plans as guided by their supervisor.Contributes through team meetings and organisational events to the development of the service.Maintains and develops up to date knowledge and relevant skills through continued learning.Ensure that expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded, in accordance with departmental procedures. 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 Safeguarding West Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £37,237 per annum. Main duties: Holds and manages a varied caseload reflecting the function of the team in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.Identifies and assesses levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need/or looked after.Maintains an up to date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases.Assesses and analyses need, contributing to and implementing plans and reviewing progress against identified outcomes ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.Ensure that reports are up to date, of high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.Work co-operatively with colleagues and in partnership across agency boundaries.Attends a range of meetings including child protection case conference meetings and court hearings to represent the local authority.Undertakes direct work with children, young people and their families in line with agreed care plans.Carries out all work within equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory frameworks.Carries out statutory obligations in accordance with departmental policy and practice.Keeps up-to-date and act in accordance with current legislation and departmental practice and initiatives.Develops/maintains good working relationships with other professionals in all agencies.Maintains accurate, up to date, and relevant case recordings and nay other records as specified in departmental guidance and procedures and utilising tools such as Children Case Management system as appropriate.Maintains regular supervision through frequent meetings and briefings in line with Department’s supervision policy. Contribute to the development of other workers sharing knowledge and skills as appropriate.Reports changes to risk levels, care plans or children’s circumstances to their supervisor on a regular basis or immediately as required.Seeks advice on appropriate action, developing new risk assessments and care plans as guided by their supervisor.Contributes through team meetings and organisational events to the development of the service.Maintains and develops up-to-date knowledge and relevant skills through continued learning.Ensures that expenditure on cases in properly authorised and recorded, in accordance with departmental procedures. 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, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a Tr... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000+ reviews has an exciting Permanent opportunity available for an experienced Social Work Team Manager to join a well-established Children’s service based in Northampton.Team/Specialism: SafeguardingSalary: £54,082 - £58,327 per annumContract: PermanentHours: Full-timeBenefits: Highly competitive salaries£2,200 Welcome bonusRetention bonusSocial Work England registration costsFlexible working practices, including home working, flexi time and job shareThe opportunity to personally contribute to improving the serviceMonthly high quality supervisionUp to 27 day’s annual leave plus bank holidays (with service rises to 32 days plus bank holidays)Opportunity to buy back up to 5 weeks of additional holiday each yearSubsidised local authority Pension SchemeAdditional 12 weeks of maternity leave at 50%Employee discount schemesUp to £8,000 relocation allowanceSigns of Safety trainingAn onsite academy delivering a variety of learning & development opportunitiesHeavily subsidised city centre parkingRegular engagement opportunities with the CEO Duties: Providing a quality, peripatetic service to the full spectrum of practice areasBe responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads, managing a talented team of Senior Social Workers, who will be working across multiple service areas and effectively ensuring that the care of the child remains paramountBe responsible for recruiting and growing this Peripatetic Service, alongside your Management Team, ensuring their continuous development through quality supervisionHave responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved Requirements of the Team Manager: Be a qualified Social Worker, with current Social Work England registration, and ideally with a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experienceHave experience and knowledge across a range of social work teams and services and demonstrably transferrable skillsA strong, resilient, Social Work Team Manager with a breadth of experience, looking for a new, unique and exciting opportunityBe a highly competent and skilled people manager, incredibly organised and able to multi-taskWith strong emotional intelligence, patience and resilience, you will have the ability to manage a highly capable Senior Social Worker team and ensure development and performance issues are addressed though support and coachingHave had previous budgetary control experience, ICT skills and the ability to represent the service at a more senior level if required Contact:This Team Manager job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from any experienced Social Work candidate with experience as a Newly Qualified, Social Worker, Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, Head of Service or Director.Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work applicants who meet these requirements for this Permanent Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.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-20241107-791d94d2Senior Social Worker – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Location: Brackmill... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Senior Social Worker – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Location: Brackmills, Northampton Contract: Permanent, Full TimeStep into a pivotal role as a Senior Social Worker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team, based at the Criminal Justice Centre in Brackmills, Northampton. This fast-paced and collaborative environment is ideal for an experienced practitioner looking to make a genuine impact on the safety and well-being of children and young people. Working alongside dedicated partners and Signs of Safety Champions, you’ll play a key role in shaping effective safeguarding responses and ensuring that every child’s voice is heard.Perks and Benefits: Generous Leave Package: 27 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years of service. Welcome Bonus: Receive a £4,000 payment upon joining, as well as ongoing retention bonuses. Professional Support: Annual SWE registration costs fully covered, alongside access to continuous development opportunities. Excellent Pension Scheme: Benefit from a subsidised local authority pension that supports you long-term. Employee Discounts: Enjoy fantastic deals on travel, retail, entertainment, and more through our discount programme. Holiday Flexibility: Purchase up to 5 additional weeks of annual leave each year. Convenient Location: The Brackmills site offers excellent transport links and easy access to key routes. What You Will Do: Lead on high-quality casework decisions, ensuring timely and informed responses that prioritise child safety. Collaborate closely with multi-agency partners to create a cohesive safeguarding approach. Oversee and supervise referral information, ensuring appropriate services and actions are initiated swiftly. Drive improvements in practice and outcomes for children, young people, and families. Work as part of an established MASH pod, consisting of three decision-makers and four MASH officers, ensuring consistent workflows and shared decision-making. Why Northampton? Located in the heart of England, Northampton boasts excellent transport links to major cities including London, Leicester, and Nottingham. The town offers a blend of rich history, expansive parks, and a thriving cultural scene, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. Whether you enjoy heritage landmarks, outdoor activities, or vibrant community life, Northampton offers something for everyone.Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and numerous prestigious industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible opportunities, rates, and support for your career.

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 Principal Social Worker within the Emergency Duty Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Principal Social Worker job is up to £48,911 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 wellbeing of children at risk of abuse or neglect.Work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with other professionals, internally and externally to help children, young people and families improve and gain control of their lives when safety or ability to participate in their community is restricted.Carry out an assessment or enquiry and plan responses to safeguard a child from abuse, neglect or exploitation, building effective relationships with children, adults and families as appropriate, including intervention when information or circumstances suggest there may be a need to remove a child from their parents or carers.Arrange appropriate alternative care (including, where appropriate a permanent home) in collaboration with children, young people and their parents/carers where the parents/carers cannot care for them.Accountable for making recommendations about whether a case has reached the threshold for statutory intervention.Promoting autonomy and development with individuals who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, for example, working with people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or diminished capacity.Maintain up to date, accurate and high quality records of activity on cases. Participate in a range of planning and decision making forums including case discussions, Strategy Meetings, Legal Planning meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Statutory Reviews.Act as Practice Educators for social work qualifying course students on practice placements (as appropriate) or Assessor for Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their ASYE.Working with communities, families and individuals to maximise or promote their personal strengths, social networks and resources.Hold a caseload of a level of complexity and provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to social care staff, students and newly qualified social workers, as and when required.Contribute to development of organisational capability by taking ownership of your own training and development, including identifying and taking part in training and development activity and responding to feedback on performance.Work as part of project or process teams as required under the new operating model, ensuring excellent cross functional output. Requirements of this Principal Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered.Experience within Adult Social Work. Contact: This Principal Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer –... Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employedTo foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visa Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressedIs it Time to Use Your 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.

 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 Senior Social Worker within the CIC Court Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £46.419per annum. Main duties: Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required.Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies. Requirements of the Senior Social Worker role: CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work of equivalent professional qualification.Management qualification at least at Level 4.At least 1 years’ experience of supervising professional staff.Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.Ability to travel independently to all required areas by the job’s responsibilities. Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Harry Smy; 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-20241107-791d94d2Social Worker within Support & Safeguarding Children's Services Team in Nor... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Social Worker within Support & Safeguarding Children's Services Team in Northampton UK earning £33568 to £36597 plus £6000 Welcome Bonus Annually Do you have the drive and expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? Become part of our dynamic Support and Safeguarding Children's Services Team in vibrant Northampton. We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our 14 specialist safeguarding teams. Our teams, supported by Team Managers and Advanced Practitioners, are dedicated to creative problem solving and keeping families together. With a focus on excellence in practice and a Signs of Safety approach, we offer an environment where professional growth and innovative thinking are not just encouraged but expected. This is an exciting full time opportunity to advance your career while truly impacting the community. Perks and benefits:- We value our team members and provide an enticing array of benefits to support both personal and professional well-being. - Alongside a highly competitive salary and a generous £6000 welcome bonus, you will benefit from flexible working practices including home working and job share options, ensuring you achieve the work-life balance you desire. - Receive support for Social Work England registration costs and enjoy monthly high-quality supervision to bolster your development. - Take advantage of up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, which increases with service, alongside the chance to purchase additional holiday. - Our subsidised local authority pension scheme, employee discount schemes, and up to £8000 relocation allowance further enrich your package. - Expect professional growth through our onsite academy and Signs of Safety training, while making use of heavily subsidised city centre parking and regular engagement opportunities with our CEO—all designed to keep you inspired and engaged. What you will do:- Manage a diverse and complex caseload effectively, ensuring delivery of purposeful and impactful social care. - Conduct detailed assessments and analyses, applying a high standard of professional judgement and meeting the required standards. - Collaborate and communicate effectively with children and families to develop and implement safety and support plans. - Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams including schools, healthcare providers, and law enforcement agencies. - Stay informed and adaptable to current best practices to contribute positively to ongoing service improvement initiatives. - Utilise the Signs of Safety framework to embed a culture of excellence, providing guidance and support as required. About us:The Children's Trust, since its inception in November 2020, has remained at the forefront of service delivery for children’s social care under the governance of the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. As a body that is operationally independent yet wholly funded and owned by the councils, we operate with agility, creativity, and a commitment to pioneering new methods of social work. Support and personal development are central to our ethos, empowering you to flourish in a professional environment that is as supportive as it is innovative.Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from any experienced Social Work candidate with experience as a Newly Qualified, Social Worker, Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, Head of Service or Director.Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work applicants who meet these requirements for this Permanent Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.Northampton offers a rich blend of history and modern living, providing an inspiring backdrop for both work and leisure. With excellent transport links and a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities, Northampton is not just a great place to work but a fantastic place to call home. Join us and play an essential role in shaping a brighter future for our community's children and families. 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.

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.