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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 an Assistant Team Manager within the Children in Care Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Assistant Team Manager job is up to £56,615 per annum. Main duties: Line management responsibility for 3-4 social workers and to deliver high quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provide the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and supports the ongoing learning and development of children.The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes staff retention.Chair strategy accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise for the Team Manager where necessary and as appropriate. You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your managers behalf, for example performance clinic, when they are on leave.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To work with colleagues, Team Managers, Service Managers, and the Head of Service to achieve service plan objectives/targets.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager role: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Assistant Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position av... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Permanency Lead Team to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £58,934 per annum.Main duties: To ensure the provision of an efficient service to children and young people in need of protection and children and young people looked after by Medway Council.To ensure efficient and effective inter-agency working in respect of the child protection system and of services to children looked after.To constructively challenge actions and interventions that are not delivering the required outcomes for children and young people.To comply with statutory guidance by providing independent review of looked after children.To contribute to quality assurance measures and performance management systems to maintain and promote high practice standards.To chair complex case conferences/review meetings effectively, facilitating the full participation of professionals, parents and children and young people, and ensuring the views of children and young people are heard and given due attention.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the duty of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Senior Practitioner role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Substantial experience in health or social care. Contact:This Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position a...  Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Senior Pracititoner job is up to £58,934 per annum. Main duties: Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard. Your caseload will consistent of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.Supervise staff within your team including Student Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, Family Support Workers and/or Personal Advisors. The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources. Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.Champion Medway’s practice model, Signs of Safety, through leading group supervision for your team, providing one to one support to members of your team as well as remaining up to date with training and research in this area.Consistently demonstrate a high level of practice in relation to your casework and support with the team, ensuring your written work ‘brings the child to life’ and demonstrates a high quality of analysis and reflection.Work within statutory timescales and participate in regular supervision to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models, and innovative practice within the social work field to promote evidence informed practice and maintain the highest professional standards.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management. Requirements of this Senior Pracititoner role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Senior Practitioner role is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary 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 Practice Development Lead to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Practice Development Lead job is up to £64,198per annum. Main duties: Support the implementation and sustaining of Medway’s Signs of Safety Practice model and Learning and Accountability framework across Children’s Services.Participate in the preparation for statutory inspection by ensuring the visibility of the practice framework and contributing to the design and development of quality assurance systems.This will promote capturing the voice of the child, family and practitioners to inform practice and assure the council that consistently high-quality safe care is afforded to all children and young people.Drive improvement in the quality of supervision to promote the implementation of the Learning and Accountability Framework, addressing professional development, and developing a strong learning culture which will provide high quality practice and good outcomes for children and families.Identify any areas of learning which may result from serious incidents and deliver practice learning events in partnership with the Safeguarding Partnership, and where relevant, multi-agency stakeholders. This may include holding an author role for local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews.Motivate and inspire teams to provide the highest possible customer service and act as a ‘role model’ to influence cultural change through the service to promote a strong ethos and drive to deliver high standards of professional social care practice.Facilitating the learning of others enabling them to develop their knowledge, skills, values and practice.To keep under review and develop the structures, procedures and working methods for which the post holder is responsible to ensure an integrated, effective and efficient approach to the delivery of services.To ensure that working practices and processes are developed that maximise the use of new technology to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services to resident.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of a Practice Development Lead job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Experience of managing staff in a statutory safeguarding setting. Contact: This Practice Development Lead job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering (Supported Lodgings) Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £50,385per annum. Main duties: To assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective supported lodgings providers.To contribute to the recruitment of supported lodgings providers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.To work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.To supervise approved supported lodgings providers and support their work with young people transitioning to independent living.To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social workers).To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.To contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collaboration with Senior Management.To adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and Social Work England.To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) to approved child and family practitioners. Requirements of a Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Experience in fostering recruitment related activity. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.  

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Assessment Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is up to £52,146 per annum. Main duties: To work proactively with children and families using the Signs of Safety practice model, in order to effectively understand and assess their needs and risks, and provide a clear plan in response, which may transfer to a social work team for a statutory intervention, facilitate access to early help, or signpost to community-based services.Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children, young people and their families.Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council’s specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on and identify any areas of learning.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-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 Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £44,567 per annumMain 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 Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Social Worker is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £51,376per annum. Main duties: Provide assessments over extended periods of eight to twelve weeks using an interactive approach to intervention with a strong emphasis on education.To work alongside family support staff and other staff involved in the provision of care to parents and carer with a level of learning difficulty or specific additional needs.Manage a complex caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families.To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.Provide expert advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.Contribute to the learning and development of others either through supporting a newly qualified social worker, supervising a family support worker, acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.To maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording system’s promote effective case management.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Senior Practitioner job: CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work of equivalent professional qualification.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 Practitioner job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the 16+ Care Leavers Service Team, to work full time for Medway.The salary for this Senior Practitioner job is up to £58,934 per annum. Main duties: Hold a caseload of no more than 8 children in care aged 16-17, or care-leavers aged 18+, supporting them to achieve their full potential through their journey in care and on to independence.Manage a complex caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and review that have clear objectives and outcome measures to ensure that all looked after children and care experienced young people receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high-quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people. Support the Service in providing effective service delivery and promote excellent performance.Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.Provide expert advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high-level of practice is demonstrated.Contribute to the learning and development of others either through supporting a newly qualified social worker, acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Looked After Children Reviews, Permanency Planning Meetings, Legal Planning Meetings and Care Proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.To deputise for the Team Manager when necessary and as appropriate.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Senior Practitioner job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Team (UASC), to work full time for Medway.The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £48,197 per annum. Main duties: To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service for young people in care as they transition to independence, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker’s experience. Support the transition of young people from care to independence as they move from the Children in Care Teams to the 16+ Care Leavers Teams.This role is a case holding role of 16, 17 and 18 year old young people in care, managing care proceedings and the associated tasks necessary, supporting young people by ensuring pathways are followed, prior to leaving care and handing over to a Personal Advisor within the team.Manage a caseload of child in care cases within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.Ability to manage care proceedings and looked after children procedures is essential.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Looked After Children Reviews, Permanency Planning Meetings, Legal Planning Meetings and Care Proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.Use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carers.Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality Life-Story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.Regularly review the progress and implementation of children’s care plans and update these based on new assessments or significant changes in the child’s circumstances.Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on and identify any areas of learning.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. 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 Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary 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 16+ Care Leavers Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £64,198 per annum. Main duties: To lead, manage and coach a team of newly qualified and experienced social workers and personal advisors responsible for delivering and improving services for children in care, care experienced young people and their carers/families.To improve outcomes for looked after children and young people by developing effective partnership working with other Council services and partner agencies to ensure efficient of the service.To contribute towards delivering the council’s Corporate Parenting vision for Children in Care Leavers in order to ensure the objectives and priorities are realised.Lead, manage and motivate a staff team ensuring high quality supervision is completed regularly which includes case management oversight, timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s looked after plans and care experienced young people’s pathway plans. To use opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement, and supports the ongoing learning and development of workers, including undertaking audits across the whole of children’s service and within the local service.Allocate cases within the statutory timescales supporting positive transitions and ensuring looked after children reviews and pathway plan reviews and statutory visits have clear objectives and outcomes in order to ensure that all children in care and care leavers receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding, promoting independence and putting the needs of individual children first.Complete and review performance development plans for the team which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Effectively use available team performance data to monitor standards and performance and ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures.Provide high quality reflective case supervision to social workers and personal advisors within timescale, that clearly provides management oversight, appropriate professional challenge and supports the progression of children and young people’s plans. Ensure care experienced young people are supported effectively to develop into independence following their journey through care.Contribute to the management of the staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate. Requirements of this Team Manager role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Team Manag0er job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Assessment Team to work full time for Medway.The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £49,083 per annum. Main duties: Lead, manage and motivate a staff team ensuring high quality supervision is completed regularly which includes case management oversight, timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good requires improvement, and supports the ongoing learning and development of workers.Allocate cases within the statutory timescale ensuring assessments, statutory visits and planned reviews have clear objectives and outcomes in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.Complete and review performance development plans for the team which enhance individuals needs and contribute towards staff retention.Effectively use available team performance data to monitor standards and performance and ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures.Supervise students on placement and Newly Qualified Social Worker in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, where appropriate.Contribute to the management of the staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this role: A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact:This Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner, Permanency Lead to work full time in Medway. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner, Permanency Lead job is up to £56,615 per annum. Main duties: Devise systems and strategies to monitor and track permanency to progress care plans and permanence for children in a timely manner.Model expert practice in permanency work, developing the knowledge and skills base within Medway and disseminating that expertise across the service.Create a learning environment that will enable social workers to improve practice.Provide coaching, training, mentoring and support to social workers to enable staff to effectively plan for permanency for all children.Maintain and disseminate an excellent understanding of current research, evidence-based practice, policy, guidance, legislation and case law relating to permanency.Champion diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery and people management.Establish and develop effective working relationships and productive partnerships with all the relevant partners.Contribute to the development and maintenance of up-to-date policies, procedures and practice guidance promoting their application to practice to ensure that managers and social workers are clear about casework processes, their roles and responsibilities.Engage in a range of projects, quality assurance, analysis of performance information and research activities to identify gaps and strengths in practice and make recommendations for improvement.Ensure that findings from performance data and all quality assurance activity is distributed and used to improve practice, drive up standards and secure the best outcomes for children and young people in the Medway.Work closely with the court case progression manager in ensuring permanency planning is taking place and progressing for children.To work with colleagues to contribute to service plan objectives/targets.To participate in one-to-one Performance Development Reviews and contribute to the identification of own and team development needs.At the discretion of the Head of Service, to undertake such other activities which may be required from time to time which will be agreed and consistent with the nature of the job described above.  Requirements of this Senior Practitioner, Permanency Lead: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Senior Practitioner, Permanency Lead job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

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 Leaving Care Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £42,054 per annum. Main duties: Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting needs of individual children first.Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children, young people and their families.Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences and wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.Keep up to date with research fundings, theorical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning.To participate in one-to-one Performance Development Reviews and contribute to the identification of own and team development needs.To actively promote the Council Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £41,055 per annum. Main duties: To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker’s experience.To work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of child remain paramount.To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/agency groups and other professional meetings.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Supervising Social Worker job: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.Experience in working with adults in a social care context.Experience of community and/or group work.Knowledge of adult health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation. Contact: This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment Team to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is up to £53,385 per annum. Main duties: To assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.To contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.To work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision.To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.To contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collation to Senior Management.To adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and Social Work England.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the duty of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker role is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary 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 Experienced Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £46,067 per annum. Main duties: Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate  reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguard and putting the needs of individual children first.Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationships and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children, young people and their families.Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council’s specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within he prescribed timescales.Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning.Maintain a record of continuous professional development in accordance with Social Work England’s guidance.To participate in one-to-one Performance Development Reviews and contribute to the identification of own and team development needs.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety and all locally agreed safe methods of work.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.At discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Experienced Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Experienced Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-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 Private Fostering Social Worker to work Full Time for based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Private Fostering Social Worker job is up to £50,885 per annum. Main duties: Conduct thorough assessments of Private Foster Carers, including background checks and home visits. Consider arrangements and make timely decision about their suitability in line with statutory timescales. Ensure that private fostering arrangements meet all legal requirements.Provide ongoing support and training to Private Foster Carers to enhance their caregiving skills and understanding of the needs of the children in their care.Monitor for well-being of children in Private Fostering placements. Regularly visit and assess the well-being of the children and young people. Identify address any concerns or issues promptly.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Private Fostering placements, assessments, and interactions with children and families and ensure regularly compliance.Act as an advocate for the rights and needs of children in Private Fostering arrangements, working to ensure they receive the best possible care and support.Collaborate with other professionals and agencies involved in the child’s life, such as schools, healthcare providers, and Local Authorities.Promote the Private Fostering Service to colleagues within Medway as well as to external organisations and individuals.This will include delivering presentations, promoting publicity materials and representing the Service at various meetings. In conjunction with the Fostering Team Manager, to provide consultation, advice and support to Social Workers dealing with Private Fostering enquiries and referrals. Requirements of this Private Fostering Social Worker role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Private Fostering Social Worker role is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary 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 Children with Disabilities Team to work Full Time for based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £64,198 per annum. Main duties: To line manage, support and coach a team of experienced social workers responsible for safeguarding and promoting the best interests if disabled children and disabled young adults to achieve their full potential.To contribute towards delivering the council’s vision for Children’s Social Care in order to ensure the objectives and priorities are realised.Promote and develop effective partnership working with other Council Services and partner agencies to ensure efficient delivery of the service.Lead, manage and motivate a staff team, ensuring high quality professional supervision and performance development plans are completed which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Manage and oversee the performance of the team effectively using available team performance data to monitor standards and performance and ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures.Contribute to the management of staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Provide an effective service to disabled children, young people and their families ensuring assessments, statutory visits and planned reviews are completed to a high standard and in accordance with statutory timescales.Allocate cases within the statutory timescale ensuring focused plans are in place and regularly reviewed.Supervise students on placement and Newly Qualified Social Workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, where appropriate.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate. Requirements of this Team Manager role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Team Manager role is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20240819-db742659 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20240819-db742659 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Adolescents Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £49,437 per annum. Main duties: Lead, manage and motivate a staff team ensuring high quality supervision is completed regularly which includes case management oversight, timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’ s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise area of practice which are good or requires improvement, and supports the ongoing learning and development of workers.Allocate cases within the statutory timescale ensuring assessments, statutory visits and planned reviews have clear objectives and outcomes in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.Complete and review performance development plans for the team which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Effectively use available team performance data to monitor standards and performance and ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures.Supervise students on placement and Newly Qualified Social Workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, where appropriate.Contribute to the management of the staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate. Requirements of this Team Manager 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 Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position av...  Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,806 per annum. Main duties: Assess, plan, and use evidence based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.Contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking  initial visits, and co-housing information sessions.Work to a structured time management practice; responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.Contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Care Services, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).Maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.Contribute to the tracking and monitoring for statistics for collation to Senior Management.Actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.Actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.Ensure fully compliance with the Health and Safety at Wok, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Experienced Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Experienced Supervising Social Worker job is up to £44,567 per annum. Main duties: To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social workers experience.To work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount.To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are govern the opportunity to reach their full potential.To work to a structured time management practice, submitted reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/agency groups and other professional meetings.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality delivery.At the discretion of the head of service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Experienced Supervising Social Worker job: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.Experience in working with adults in a social care context.Experience of community and/or group work.Knowledge of adult health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation. Contact: This Experienced Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency ha... JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Assistant Team Manager within the Children’s Social Work Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Assistant Team Manager job is up to £56,615 per annum. Main duties: Line management responsibility for 3-4 social workers and to deliver high quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and supports the ongoing learning and development of.Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Keep up to date with the council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise for the Team Manager where necessary and as appropriate. You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your managers behalf, for example performance clinic, when they are on leave.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To work with colleagues, Team Managers, Service Managers, and the Head of Service to achieve service plan objectives/targets.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager role: A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stage 1 and 2) and/or Leadership Training for first line managers and/or postgraduate study. Extensive Experience Working in a Statutory Social Care Setting with children and their families. Contact:This Assistant Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-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 Experienced Social Worker within the Leaving Care Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £46,067 per annum. Main duties: Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationships and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively within children, young people and their families.Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council’s specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovate practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning.To participate in onto-to-one Performance Development Reviews and contribute to the identification of own and team development needs.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Experienced Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Experienced Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-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 PAMS Senior Practitioner within the Specialist Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent PAMS Senior Practitioner job is up to £56,615 per annum. Main duties: Provide assessments over extended over extended periods of eight to twelve weeks using an interactive approach to intervention with a strong emphasis on education.Provision of Mid-Point Review Reports and Final Parenting Assessment Reports that advise on parental capacity and make recommendations about permanency arrangements for children.To work alongside family support staff and other staff involved in the provision of assessments and interventions to parents and carers with a level of learning difficulty or specific additional needs.Manage a complex caseload of assessments and interventions within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families.To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contacts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.Provide expert advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.Contribute to the learning and development of other either through supporting a newly qualified social worker, supervising a family support worker, acting as a Practice Assessor for student on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist areas.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings i.e., Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, etc and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.To participate in one-to-one Performance Development Reviews and contribute to the identification of own and team development plans.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.  Requirements of this PAMS Senior Practitioner job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This PAMS Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary 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 Children in Care Team to work full time, based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Team Manger job is up to £60,676per 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 polices, promote innovation, and introduce new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.Make use of sophisticated, critical reasoning and both model and facilitate reflective and evidence-informed practice.Support and encourage professional decision-making in others to enable assessment procedures to be used discerningly in response to the presenting needs.Maintain and provide expertise in specialist assessment and intervention and support others to develop these skills.Model the effective assessment and management of risk in complex situations, across a range of situations, including positive risk taking situations.Provide professional leadership on safeguarding issues in collaboration with other senior members of the team.Provide support to resolve concerns about practice.Manage a defined team or area providing clear organisation, direction and development.Provide professional support, advice and/or supervision.Monitor and support the performance management and development of team members using a coaching approach, to support individual development and ensure that individual contributions are maximised.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 resources in accordance with council policies and procedures, or have indirect influence on wider service budget. Requirements of The Team Manager Job.    Degree or equivalent in Social Work.   Current Social Work England Registration.   Experience within Children’s Services.   Full Drivers Licence and have use of a vehicle. Contacts:This Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Assistant Team Manager within the Fostering Support & Development Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this Assistant Team Manager job is up to £54,130 per annum. Main duties: To assist and support the Team Manager in leading, managing and coaching a team and in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high-quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, and living within their family if it is safe to do so. This post is non case holding.To improve outcomes for children by participating in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.Deputise for the Team Manager, supervise staff, and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.Line management responsibility for 3-4 social workers and to deliver high quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and supports the ongoing learning and development of the team. Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your managers behalf, for example performance clinic, when they are on leave.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager job: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Assistant Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Assistant Team Manager within the Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this Assistant Team Manager job is up to £54,130 per annum. Main duties: Line management responsibility for 3-4 Social Workers and to deliver high-quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and support the ongoing learning and development of the team.Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Support the safer recruitment  and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise for the Team Manager where necessary and as appropriate. You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your managers behalf, for example performance clinic, when they are on leave.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager job: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Assistant Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Leader within the Children’s Residential Team to work full time for Medway Council, based at Eden House. The salary for this permanent Team Leader job is up to £39,632 per annum. Main duties: We are looking to recruit experienced and committed residential Team Leaders to manage the day to day running of a new children’s home, providing exceptional leadership to a team of experienced senior and support workers.The team will provide a loving caring environment for children with behavioural and emotional difficulties. There is scope to develop the provision in the future.The working environment is exceptional, with excellent facilities including a large garden with vegetable plots and a small orchard; there is ample car parking for staff and visitors. The interior has been renovated to a high standard and provides space for children to engage in a variety of activities.Lead, manage and motivate staff, ensuring high quality professional supervision and performance development plans are completed which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contribute towards the outcomes delivered for children and young people.Undertake daily monitoring and audits of medications stored within the home ensuring the medication policy and procedure is always applied consistently.Actively encourage educational attainment and work in partnership with agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.Promote children’s involvement within the home, and advocate for children and young people in meeting to ensure their views and wishes are listened to and responded to accordingly.Encourage and support children to manage risk and take responsibility for their own lives, reflecting their chronological age and emotional and decision-making ability by empowering them to take responsibility for aspects of their care, health, education, interests and hobbies.Plan activities which meet the needs and requests of the children and young people ensuring any requests for resources are presented in a timely manner.Maintain children’s records by ensuring all information/recording relating to children is accurate and up to date and that essential record keeping is completed during and by the end of each shift to enable a comprehensive handover can be provided to members of the team.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement.Generous local government pension scheme package.Access to wider training and development qualifications.Travel plan discounts.Access to CAREFIRST advice and counselling service.Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers.The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Requirements of this role: Educated to GCSE standard.NVQ 3 – Level 3 Diploma (QCF) qualified in Children and Young People’s workforce (or equivalent).Experience of small budgetary responsibilities.Experience of multi-agency working.Have experience of working in a children’s residential setting. With experience in a senior/supervisory role.Ability to demonstrate an understanding of trauma informed care.You will hold a full driving licence. Contact: This Team Leader 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.

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children in Care Team to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,055 per annum. Main duties: Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and review that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.Work directly with children and young people to established their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination and immigration.Use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carers.Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e Looked After Children Reviews, Permanency Planning Meetings, Legal Planning Meetings and Care Proceedings as necessary to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning.To participate in one to one Performance Development Review and contribute to the identification of own and team development needs.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this role: A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.