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Job Title: Personal AdvisorSpecialism: Leaving Care TeamJob Location: ShropshireSalary: £19.32 PAYE... Job Title: Personal AdvisorSpecialism: Leaving Care TeamJob Location: ShropshireSalary: £19.32 PAYE or £24.59 Umbrella HourlyType: Locum, Ongoing (8:45 to 17:00, and on Fridays from 8:45 to 16:00)Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Team in Shropshire. Earn a competitive hourly rate of £19.32 PAYE or £24.59 Umbrella. This role begins with a 12-week period with the possibility of extension, giving you the perfect chance to dive into meaningful work with our team. You'll have the chance to work Monday through Thursday from 8:45 to 17:00, and on Fridays from 8:45 to 16:00, allowing you to balance professional life with some well-deserved downtime. Perks and benefits: - Embrace the flexibility of locum work with an excellent hourly salary, designed to reward your commitment and expertise. - Enjoy the freedom to expand your skills and enhance your experience without long-term commitment. - Along with a competitive wage, you will have the benefit of exploring diverse work environments and fostering new professional relationships. - In addition, we offer ongoing professional development to ensure you stay at the top of your game. What you will do: - Effectively manage a complex and diverse caseload of young people, including supporting care leavers and former and current asylum-seeking children. - Conduct thorough needs assessments and develop plans tailored to each care leaver's individual needs. - Produce detailed and outcome-focused pathway plans guiding the transition to independence and adulthood. - Collaborate with a variety of agencies and professionals to promote positive outcomes for young people. - Build enduring and trustworthy support networks for care leavers, ensuring their voice and opinions are central in their care planning. - Encourage care leavers' participation in decision-making and service development. - Work independently yet collaboratively, nurturing strong relationships with both care leavers and their families. - Maintain high standards of documentation by producing clear and concise reports. - Actively participate in your professional development, embracing training opportunities to enhance your role. Your role as a Personal Advisor is fundamental in facilitating positive transitions for young people into adulthood, encompassing those with an unresolved immigration status and young people with disabilities. You will make a genuine impact by working collaboratively to support and empower these individuals to achieve their full potential. Why Shropshire? Nestled in the heart of the UK, Shropshire offers an idyllic setting with picturesque landscapes, vibrant communities, and historic charm. It is a great place to live and work, offering a rich tapestry of culture, leisure activities, and community spirit. As you build your career, you will also enjoy the balance of countryside tranquility and the convenience of urban amenities. Come and be part of something special in Shropshire. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding Team Specialism: Safe... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding Team Specialism: Safeguarding Location: Shropshire, UK Salary: £32.67 per hour Type: Locum, Ongoing, Full Time (37 hours per week)Discover an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise as a Senior Social Work Practitioner within the dynamic Safeguarding Team in Shropshire. As part of the Adult Safeguarding Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring vulnerable adults receive the highest standards of care. With a blend of home-based and office working, this role offers flexibility alongside a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.Perks and benefits: Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and freedom of locum work, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.Professional Development: Work alongside an experienced team while expanding your knowledge and advancing your career.Networking Opportunities: Build strong relationships with partner agencies and service providers, enhancing your professional network.Varied Caseload: Every day brings new challenges and rewarding experiences, keeping the role engaging and fulfilling.Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible combination of home and office working. What you will do: Implement and enhance adult safeguarding procedures across Shropshire, ensuring robust and effective safeguarding practices.Support the effective operation of the Adult Safeguarding Team and contribute to achieving key service objectives.Manage conflict confidently and maintain a professional approach in challenging situations.Deputise for the Team Manager on adult safeguarding matters when required.Respond promptly to safeguarding enquiries and concerns involving adults at risk, ensuring appropriate action is taken.Manage a complex caseload, supporting adults to live as independently and safely as possible.Provide guidance, support, and performance management to Safeguarding Practitioners.Develop and maintain effective partnerships with service providers and multi-agency professionals to improve outcomes for adults. Shropshire offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful countryside, historic market towns, and a welcoming community. Whether you're exploring its stunning landscapes or enjoying its rich heritage, it's an ideal place to build both your career and your lifestyle.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.Apply now to join the Safeguarding Team in Shropshire and take the next step in your social work career with Sanctuary Personnel.

JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Fostering Kinship TeamSpecialism: So... JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Fostering Kinship TeamSpecialism: Social Worker – ChildrenLocation: Shropshire, UKSalary: £28.55 per hourType: Ongoing, Part Time / Full TimeSenior Social Worker within the Fostering Kinship Team in Shropshire, earning £28.55 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to support children in remaining safely within their extended family networks. Working as part of a dedicated kinship service, you will play a crucial role in assessing, supporting, and supervising kinship carers while promoting stability and positive long-term outcomes for children and young people.Perks and benefits Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments.Hourly Pay: Earn £28.55 per hour, providing flexibility and excellent financial reward.Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and career progression.Networking Opportunities: Work alongside a wide range of social care professionals and partner agencies.Flexible Working: Benefit from a combination of office-based and remote working arrangements where appropriate.Meaningful Impact: Help children remain connected to their families and communities through high-quality kinship care arrangements. What you will do Case Management: Manage a complex caseload within the Fostering Kinship Team.Assessments: Complete Connected Persons Assessments, Kinship Foster Care Assessments, and Special Guardianship Assessments.Viability Assessments: Undertake viability assessments for family and friends carers.Carer Support: Provide supervision, guidance, and ongoing support to approved kinship foster carers and Special Guardians.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure carers continue to meet fostering standards and regulatory requirements.Support Planning: Develop and review support plans that promote stability and positive outcomes for children.Fostering Panels: Prepare high-quality reports and contribute to fostering panel processes.Care Planning: Work closely with children’s social workers to support effective care planning and permanence.Permanency Planning: Promote kinship arrangements as a positive permanence option where appropriate.Reviews and Visits: Complete statutory visits, annual reviews, and support plan reviews.Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely case records using the council’s electronic systems.Practice Leadership: Support, mentor, and guide less experienced colleagues.Service Improvement: Contribute to ongoing service development and quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications / Requirements Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.Registration: Current Social Work England registration.Experience: Significant experience within Children’s Services, fostering, kinship care, or permanency services.Legislative Knowledge: Strong understanding of fostering regulations, kinship care legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and Special Guardianship.Assessment Skills: Experience completing complex assessments and producing high-quality reports.Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.Mentoring Skills: Ability to support and develop less experienced practitioners.Organisational Skills: Strong case management and workload prioritisation skills. Why ShropshireShropshire offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful countryside, historic market towns, and welcoming communities. From scenic walking trails and outdoor activities to vibrant local culture and heritage, the county provides the perfect balance between professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing. It is an ideal location to build your social work career while enjoying a relaxed and rewarding lifestyle.Working with Sanctuary PersonnelSanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.Apply nowTake the next step in your social work career and join the Fostering Kinship Team in Shropshire with Sanctuary Personnel.