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Reading , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£45,495 - £55,212 per annum

Looking to take your career to new heights? Look no further than Sanctuary Personnel, an esteemed an... Looking to take your career to new heights? Look no further than Sanctuary Personnel, an esteemed and award-winning recruitment agency. With a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 400+ reviews, we are dedicated to connecting with talented professionals like you. We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Finance Business Partner with UK experience to join our team.Location: ReadingSalary: £45,495 - £55,212 per annumRequirements for the Finance Business Partner role: Relevant qualificationPrevious UK experience working within a similar role This Finance Business Partner position is advertised by Stefan Garrett. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, click above to apply now.At Sanctuary Personnel, we believe in inclusivity and diversity. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please inform us at the earliest opportunity. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your journey with us.

created 1 day ago
Yeading , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum

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 Responsible Individual within the Fostering Service to work Full Time for a well-established & reputable Independent Fostering Agency based in West London. The salary for this permanent Responsible Individual job is up to £60,000per annum. Main duties: To ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meets the needs of users and children.To act as the Responsible Individual on behalf of the agency to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory activities.To ensure we maintain a strong child centred approach in all that we do and enable the agency to best manage these user relationships.To develop an annual business plan, monitoring progress through the quarterly reviews of the agency.To effectively manage and predict the current and future financial requirements.To ensure that the service achieves Outstanding or Good in all Ofsted inspections.To develop effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including foster carers, foster carer representatives, local authorities, OFSTED and staff to embrace a strong culture of partnership working.To manage, develop and communicate foster carer capacity and capability in order to optimise the offering to customers.To communicate the vision, objectives and plans to staff and foster carers to achieve commitment and ownership.To ensure that operations issues are resolved in a fair, equitable and consistent manner to ensure that operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards and systems.To ensure the highest standards and best practice in HR are followed at all times including workforce planning, safer recruitment, absence management, appraisal, supervision, conduct and capability.To review the organisational structure with respect to performance and direction of the company, utilising workforce data to analyse trends, review skills mix and ensure skills across the agency are matched with need to maximise efficiency and outcomes.Active planning in making positive and creative contributions with respect to cross cutting agendas – for example capital expenditure and projects.To effectively review, resource and align the support services in line with the needs of the core operation and customer requirements.To monitor and collate management information to support continuous improvement and the strategic planning for the service. Requirements of this Responsible Individual role: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Level 5 – Leadership and management or at least level 4.At least two years of fostering experience within last five years.At least one year experience of supervising and manging professional staff. Contact: This Responsible Individual  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.

created 1 week ago
Reading , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£49,570 - £52,662 per annum

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 Assistant Team Manager within the Together For Families Team to work full time based in Reading. The salary for this permanent Assistant Team Manager job is up to £52,662 per annum. Main duties: Provide leadership and professional support to colleagues and other professionals in situations of high complexity.Apply extensive knowledge of practice, theory and legislation to enhance practice, procedures and policies, promote innovation, and introduce new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.Make use of sophisticated, critical reasoning and both model and facilitate reflective and evidence-informed practice.Support and encourage professional decision-making in others, to enable assessment procedures to be used discerningly in response to the presenting needs.Maintain and provide expertise in specialist assessment and intervention and support to others to develop these skills.Model the effective assessment and management of risk in complex situations, across a range of situations, including positive risk taking situations.Provide professional leadership on safeguarding issues in collaboration with other senior members of the team.Provide support to resolve concerns about practice.Manage a defined team or area providing clear organisation, direction and development.Provide professional support, advice and/or supervision.Monitor and support the performance management and development of team members using a coaching approach, to support individual development and ensure that individuals contributions are maximised.Manage complaints where required, and verify assessments and authorise when appropriate.Promote positive working relationships in and across teams and with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations, using strategies for collaboration and arbitration.Contribute to and provide professional leadership of organisational change and development and address performance management issues that arise.Ensure that all staff in the team are adhering to the requirments of data quality legislation.When required, monitor, analyse and manage delegated budgets, funding and resources in accordance with council policies and procedures, or have indirect influence on wider service budget. Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Assistant 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.

created 1 week ago
Reading , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£42,723 - £47,493 per annum

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 an Experienced Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time for Brighter Futures for Children based in Reading. The salary for this permanent Experienced Supervising Social Worker job is up to £47,493 per annum. Main duties: To actively participate in the recruitment, assessment and training of prospective foster carers as well as pursuing suitable placements for BFFCs approved foster carers.Support the continued development of Foster Carers.To provide and deliver professional support and supervision BFFCs foster carers whilst promoting the safe care and development of looked after children/young people in order for the children to achieve their full potential in terms of their physical, social, emotional and educational needs.To develop and maintain positive working relationships with children, their families and other professionals.To keep up to date with contemporary issues in children’s social work including legislation, evidence-based practice and to attend relevant training and develop opportunities.To actively liaise with colleagues, children’s social work teams and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to jointly plan and deliver interventions.Maintain and update case notes and other records in line with practice standards and fostering regulations, write reports as required, if required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.To work in a manner that is consistent with and upholds BFFCs Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policies.Undertake a range of assessments as required.Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required.Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and co-operate with management, so far is necessary, to enable compliance with the company’s health and safety rules and legislative requirements.While this job description provides a summary of functions and responsibilities of the post, this may need to be adapted or adjusted to meet changing circumstances. Such changes would be commensurate with the grading of the post. Requirements of this role: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.Experience of community and/or group work.Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation. Contact: This Experienced Supervising 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

created 1 week ago
Reading , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£51,495 - £54,587 per annum

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 Assistant Team Manager within the Together for Families Team to work full time for Brighter Futures based in Reading. The salary for this permanent Assistant Team Manager job is up to £54,587 per annum. Main duties: Lead a small number of staff in delivering a service in a specialised field (e.g. foster, adoption, family support, children and young people with learning or physical disabilities, duty, and referral) and/or geographical area in accordance with legislation requirements, all relevant policies and procedures and agreed performance targets.To advise your line manager of any significant incident, event or identified trend, in order to ensure effective and timely management and resolution.Provide advice and support in relation to complex cases.Undertake/oversee allocation of work to your direct reports to agree service priorities, monitor case files, case records, deal with workload management issues as they arise.As directed by involved with or lead on matters related to recruitment, induction, training and personal development, absence management, retention, grievance/discipline/capability, succession planning, workforce planning.Undertake professional and reflective supervision, staff appraisals and staff development activities.Undertake performance management, quality assurance and act on inadequate performance as appropriate.Ensure oversight and adherence to agreed resource packages and contribute to resource planning for the overall team assigned to.Ensure you and your supervisees are adhering to agreed policies and procedures. Contribute to development of strategy/services/policies for specialised field, ensuring service delivery is within relevant legislation and regulation.Develop and maintain internal and external working relationships with partner organisations, external agencies.Chair reviews, planning meetings/case conferences/strategy meetings as appropriate.To model leadership competencies and behaviours that continuously develop staff and services.To take personal responsibility for identifying and meeting your own development and tracking needs.To undertake any other duties that are deemed appropriate to the nature, level and grade of the post, as may be required.To take reasonable care of your own health and safety and co-operate with management, so far is necessary, to enable compliance with the company’s health and safety rules and legislative requirements.While this job description provides a summary of functions and responsibilities of the post, this may need to be adapted or adjusted to meet changing circumstances. Such changes would be commensurate with the grading of the post. Requirements of this role: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.Experience of community and/or group work.Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation. Contact: This Assistant 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.

created 1 week ago
Reading , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£44,075 - £50,269 per annum

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Are you prepared to take your social work career to the next level? We are seek... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Are you prepared to take your social work career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic Higher Specialist Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team in vibrant Reading, UK. As a Higher Specialist Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while working in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will be part of a passionate team committed to safeguarding children and young people, and you'll benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth and collaboration. Nestled in the heart of Reading, this role offers both a competitive salary ranging from £44,075 to £50,269 annually and career satisfaction rarely found in such an exciting position.Perks and benefits:- Competitive salary package that recognises your expertise and contribution.- Professional development is at the core of our working culture, offering you opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.- Flexible working options to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.- Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes to support your personal and professional happiness.- A supportive team environment where your ideas and expertise are valued and encouraged.What you will do:- Work as a pivotal part of the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, conducting thorough assessments to inform precise decision-making.- Collaborate with a range of agencies to ensure the protection and welfare of children and young people.- Utilise your extensive frontline experience to manage complex cases effectively and efficiently.- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the team, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable working environment.- Stay up to date with best practices and implement these in your daily responsibilities to enhance our service delivery.Requirements:You must have a degree or equivalent qualification in social work, alongside a current registration with Social Work England. Your significant frontline experience in Social Services as a Qualified Social Worker will equip you for the challenges of this role. You will be adept at working within safeguarding frameworks and bringing a robust and innovative approach to your duties.Why Reading? As one of the UK’s most dynamic and economically vibrant towns, Reading offers an excellent quality of life, complemented by a fantastic mix of culture, history, and greenery. With great transport links, it's easy to explore the surrounding countryside or head to London for a day out. Reading offers a variety of leisure and entertainment amenities, making it not just a great place to work, but a fantastic place to call home. Come join us where your skills are valued and your career can 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. 

created 1 week ago
Yeading , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

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 Fostering Team to work full time based in Uxbridge, London. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £55,000 per annumMain duties: Provide leadership and professional support to colleagues and other professionals in situations of high complexity.Apply extensive knowledge of practice, theory and legislation to enhance practice, procedures and policies, promote innovation, and introduce new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.Make use of sophisticated, critical reasoning and both model and facilitate reflective and evidence-informed practice.Support and encourage professional decision-making in others, to enable assessment procedures to be used discerningly in response to the presenting needs.Maintain and provide expertise in specialist assessment and intervention and support others to develop these skills.Model the effective assessments and management of risk in complex situations, across a range of situations, including positive risk taking situations.Provide professional leadership on safeguarding issues in collaboration with other senior members of the team. Provide support to resolve concerns about practice.Manage a defined team or area providing clear organisation, direction and development.Provide professional support, advice and/or supervision.Monitor and support the performance management and development of team members using a coaching approach, to support individual development and ensure that individual contributions are maximised.Promote positive working relationships in and across teams and with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations, using strategies for collaboration and arbitration.Contribute to and provide professional leadership of organisational change and development and address performance management issues that arise.When required, monitor, analyse and manage delegated budgets, funding and resources in accordance with council policies and procedures, or have indirect influence on wider service budget. Requirements of this Team Manager job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Team Manager is advertised by 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.

created 1 week ago
Wokingham , Berkshire
contract, full-time
£36.91 per hour

JOB-20240819-db742659Locum Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Wokingham (UK) - £36.91 Hourly... JOB-20240819-db742659Locum Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Wokingham (UK) - £36.91 Hourly - Ongoing Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact as a Locum Senior Social Worker within our Safeguarding Team in the vibrant community of Wokingham? In this full-time role, you'll earn a competitive hourly rate of £36.91 while working with a dynamic and supportive team. This ongoing position allows you to showcase your experience in safeguarding and utilise your skills to protect and empower individuals. Perks and benefits: Working as a locum provides you with flexibility and autonomy, letting you shape your career the way you want.You will enjoy the benefit of an hourly salary, meaning you get paid for every minute you work.With full-time hours, gain experience and expertise in a variety of cases, bolstering your professional portfolio.As you enhance your career, embrace the freedom of locum life and gain exposure to diverse cases and challenges not found in typical permanent positions.Plus, enjoy the satisfaction of making a significant difference in the community while keeping your work-life balance in check. What you will do: Lead and support complex safeguarding cases ensuring individuals receive appropriate and timely protection.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, advocating for vulnerable adults and ensuring their voices are heard.Develop care plans in accordance with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, tailoring them to meet individual needs effectively.Utilise advanced IT skills, particularly with Mosaic, to maintain precise and thorough case records.Conduct home visits and assessments, requiring the ability to drive and adapt to varied environments.Mentor and guide less experienced social workers, fostering a culture of learning and development within the team. With significant safeguarding experience from the past year, your legal literacy will be put to the test in this rewarding role. Your ability to manage and prioritise cases efficiently will be highly valued, and your proficiency in IT systems like Mosaic will keep our records impeccable. Wokingham is not just a wonderful place to advance your career as a senior social worker; it's also a fantastic place to live and work. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with excellent schools, parks, and community facilities. The town blends a rich history with modern conveniences, providing a well-rounded lifestyle that appeals to professionals and families alike. 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.

created 1 week ago
updated 1 week ago
Wokingham , Berkshire
contract, full-time
£35 per hour

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker - Adults Hospital TeamLocation: Wokingham, UKSalary: £... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker - Adults Hospital TeamLocation: Wokingham, UKSalary: £35.00 HourlyEmployment Type: Full time/Part timeDuration: OngoingAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Adults Hospital Team in Wokingham. This ongoing position offers a competitive hourly rate of £35.00 and provides the flexibility of full-time or part-time work. This is your chance to make a significant impact by supporting adults through person-centred care in a fast-paced hospital environment.Perks and Benefits: Flexible Working Hours: Choose between full-time and part-time work to fit your lifestyle and achieve a work-life balance. Competitive Pay: Earn £35.00 per hour, reflecting your expertise and commitment to social work. Professional Development: Access continuous training and career development opportunities to enhance your skills and stay updated with industry standards. Dynamic Work Environment: Experience a varied caseload in a collaborative hospital setting while engaging with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. What You Will Do: Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Collaborate with patients and their families to deliver tailored assessments and create personalised care and support plans. Manage Risk and Discharge Planning: Identify potential risks, develop appropriate mitigation strategies, and facilitate safe discharge processes. Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Work closely with healthcare professionals and external agencies to deliver integrated and person-centred care. Ensure Legal Compliance: Adhere to relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and other regulatory frameworks. Promote Independence: Advocate for patients by empowering them to maintain their independence and improve their quality of life through effective support planning. Skills and Qualifications: Essential: Degree in Social Work with current Social Work England registration. Experience: Previous experience working in a hospital discharge team or adult social care setting. Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding procedures, and best practices in hospital discharge. Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills, with the ability to manage complex caseloads. About Wokingham: Wokingham is a charming market town that offers a blend of historic character and modern amenities. With excellent transport links, green spaces, and a strong community spirit, it is an ideal place to live and work. This opportunity allows you to advance your career while enjoying a welcoming and dynamic environment.Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and a commitment to offering the best rates, we work closely with professionals to place them in roles that match their skills and experience. Join us and find a role where your work truly makes a difference.

created 2 weeks ago
Bracknell , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£45,362 - £47,387 per annum

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children’s Specialist Support Team to work full time based in Bracknell Forest. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £47,387 per annum. Main duties: To hold a caseload and provide assessment, care planning, intervention and family support according to expertise.To assess and identify the needs of children and families referred and negotiate delivery of services by determining how these needs can be best met in accordance with statutory responsibilities and council policies using best value principles.To work alongside partner agencies e.g. voluntary and statutory and within the context of the care plan for children and families to ensure the provision of appropriate and effective services.To contribute to the team duty rota, responding to child protection concerns.To make effective use of time and be able to prioritise workload.To attend regular supervision and with the Supervisor, be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.To regularly monitor and evaluate casework and bring to the attention of the Supervisor any resource shortfalls.To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the Department’s policies, procedures and guidelines including security of information.To promote listening to children at every opportunity, ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner and to ensure life journey work is completed with children and young people in accordance with their age and understanding.To ensure access to translation and interpretation services as necessary.To contribute to the development of services to children and families by attending and contributing positively to team meetings to promote the delivery of integrated and effective services for children in need and in need of protection in accordance with statutory responsibilities and council policies using best value principles.To provide cover for the work of other team members and other additional duties commensurate with the level of the job. (The nature of these will vary according to experience, competencies and the grade of the post). Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. 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.

created 1 week ago
Bracknell , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£43,693 - £45,718 per annum

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Opportunity: Social Worker – First Response, Duty and Assessment Team (Chil... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Opportunity: Social Worker – First Response, Duty and Assessment Team (Children’s Social Care)Location: Time Square, BracknellWe are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Social Worker to join our First Response, Duty and Assessment Team within Children’s Social Care. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in a supportive and progressive work environment.Key Benefits: Competitive salary ranging from £43,693 to £45,7184% retention bonus to recognise your commitment and contributions£706 London Weighting and £963 Essential Car User AllowanceOpportunities for ongoing professional development and trainingComprehensive health and wellness packageSupportive team environment fostering career growth Key Responsibilities: Conduct needs-led, child-focused assessments, including outcome-focused plansManage a duty caseload, including single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, as well as some short-term workRespond to child protection concerns as part of the duty systemPrioritise workloads effectively and manage time efficientlyEngage in regular reflective supervision, setting clear goals and intervention strategiesMonitor and evaluate demand, reporting any resource shortfalls to your supervisorMaintain accurate case records in compliance with departmental policies and GDPRAdvocate for children’s voices, ensuring their views are recorded and acted upon appropriatelyEnsure life journey work is age-appropriate and aligns with the child’s understandingAdhere to ASPIRE priorities: timeliness, smart planning, impactful assessments, reflective supervision, and meaningful engagement with childrenEnsure access to translation and interpretation services where necessaryContribute to service development by participating in team meetings and promoting integrated, effective services for childrenProvide cover for team members and take on additional duties based on experience and competencies Required Skills and Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualificationRegistration with Social Work EnglandSignificant experience in statutory children and families social workIn-depth knowledge of legal frameworks and safeguarding duties in relation to children and young peopleSuccessful completion of the ASYE programme and relevant post-qualifying training (e.g. ABE, Motivational Interviewing)Extensive experience in child protection and statutory children and families’ social work Personal Requirements: Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young peopleDedication to participatory practices with children and young peopleStrong focus on partnership working with parents and childrenCommitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices Why Time Square, Bracknell? A great blend of urban living and green spacesExcellent transport links and a thriving communityWide range of local amenities, making it an ideal location to live and work About Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency with an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews. We are dedicated to securing the best possible roles and competitive rates that match your skills and experience.

created 1 week ago
Bracknell , Berkshire
permanent, full-time
£50,269 - £53,424 per annum

JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of Social Work... JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of Social Work - Senior Practitioner within the Children's Specialist Support Team in the vibrant town of Bracknell. This is not just a job; it is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while enjoying the flexibility of a full-time position. You'll be part of an organisation that values innovation and has a supportive culture that encourages growth and development. This opportunity offers an attractive salary ranging from £50,269.00 to £53,424.00 annually, plus fantastic perks and benefits. Perks and benefits: We offer a generous relocation package of £8000 for those who need a little help getting settled in Bracknell.Enjoy the flexibility of a shift pattern designed to cater to a balanced work-life while working full-time hours.We also provide a comprehensive professional development programme to foster your career growth.As part of our commitment to employee welfare, take advantage of our wellness initiatives and frequent team-building activities.Your contributions are vital, and we offer a competitive pension scheme to support your future. What you will do: Work as a member of the Social Care Team, contributing to a care management service that ensures children's voices are heard.Operate within the framework of relevant legislation and deliver services in line with departmental policies and guidelines.Advocate for the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.Manage a caseload, providing assessment, care planning, intervention, and family support in line with your expertise.Assess and identify the needs of referred children and families, designing service delivery plans to meet these needs effectively.Collaborate with partner agencies, both voluntary and statutory, to coordinate services that align with care plans for children and families.Participate in a team duty rota to address child protection concerns.Efficiently manage your workload, prioritising tasks effectively.Engage in regular supervision to set clear objectives and intervention strategies with your Supervisor.Monitor and evaluate casework, notifying the Supervisor of any resource shortfalls.Maintain accurate case records and comply with departmental procedures, ensuring information security.Encourage listening to children at every opportunity, documenting and acting upon their views appropriately, and completing life journey work with children and young people.Work towards the organisation’s ASPIRE priorities, which include respecting timeliness, smart planning, purposeful family visits, impactful assessments, reflective supervision, and consistent child engagement.Ensure access to translation and interpretation services where necessary.Contribute to service development for children and families by actively participating in team meetings.Provide cover for team members and perform additional duties as required, which may vary based on experience and competencies.Support the development of others by delivering training and coaching sessions.Aid in the assessment and support of students, newly qualified social workers, and Family Workers.Provide purposeful, reflective supervision to social work students and Family Workers.Work with families facing higher levels of need and complexity.  Candidates must hold a BSc/MA in Social Work or equivalent, with Social Work England Registration (or currently in process).Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Living and working in Bracknell offers a fantastic lifestyle, with plenty of green spaces, excellent transport links, and a community-focused atmosphere. Join us and become part of a team that truly makes a difference while living in a town that offers the perfect blend of urban and rural 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.

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