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JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Job Title: Social Worker – Safeguarding TeamSpecialism: Social Worker... JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Job Title: Social Worker – Safeguarding TeamSpecialism: Social Worker – ChildrenLocation: Slough, UKSalary: £44,873 - £50,238 per annumType: Permanent, Full TimeSocial Worker within the Safeguarding Team in Slough, earning between £44,873 and £50,238 per annum. This permanent full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families while working within a supportive and ambitious Children's Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated safeguarding professional looking to further develop their career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.Perks and benefits• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of a permanent full-time position.• Annual Salary: Competitive salary reflecting your experience, expertise, and contribution to safeguarding children.• Permanent Position: Build a long-term career within a supportive local authority committed to excellent practice.• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, learning opportunities, and career progression pathways.• Collaborative Culture: Work within a multidisciplinary environment that values teamwork, innovation, and shared responsibility.• Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in protecting children and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes.• Supportive Management: Benefit from regular supervision, guidance, and professional support.What you will do• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of children and families requiring safeguarding intervention and support.• Assessments: Complete statutory assessments, including Child and Family Assessments, parenting assessments, and risk assessments.• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review child protection and care plans alongside families and partner agencies.• Safeguarding: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, taking timely action to protect children in accordance with legislation and local procedures.• Professional Meetings: Lead and participate in child protection conferences, strategy meetings, core groups, and other statutory forums.• Relationship Building: Build positive and effective relationships with children and families, ensuring the child's voice remains central to all planning.• Court Work: Prepare detailed reports for court proceedings, conferences, and statutory reviews.• Multi-Agency Working: Work closely with schools, health professionals, police, legal representatives, and other agencies to coordinate support and interventions.• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using electronic case management systems.• Professional Development: Participate in supervision, reflective practice, training, and ongoing learning opportunities.Qualifications / Requirements• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent recognised qualification.• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.• Experience: Previous experience within statutory Children's Social Care, particularly safeguarding or child protection services.• Legislative Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, and associated statutory guidance.• Assessment Skills: Experience conducting statutory assessments, care planning, and risk analysis.• Decision-Making Ability: Capable of managing complex cases and making sound professional judgements under pressure.• Communication Skills: Excellent assessment, analytical, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.• Partnership Working: Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary professionals and partner agencies.• IT Skills: Competent in the use of electronic social care recording and case management systems.Desirable Requirements• Court Experience: Knowledge and experience of court work and public law proceedings.• Practice Models: Understanding of Signs of Safety, restorative practice, or strengths-based approaches.• Practice Education: Practice Educator qualification or willingness to support and mentor student social workers.• Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.Why SloughSlough offers a fantastic blend of urban convenience and green open spaces, making it an excellent place to live and work. With outstanding transport links to London and the surrounding areas, a diverse and vibrant community, and excellent local amenities, Slough provides a dynamic environment for both professional growth and personal wellbeing. It is an ideal location for social workers looking to make a real impact while enjoying excellent career opportunities.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 Safeguarding Team in Slough with Sanctuary Personnel.   

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 MASH Team to work full time based in Slough. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £42,461 per annum. Main duties: Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy and guidance.Assess family functioning, providing help and support, when relationship breakdown threatens to impair the health or wellbeing of children at risk of abuse or neglect.Work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with other professionals, internally and externally to help children, young people and families improve and gain control of their lives when safety or ability to participate in their community is restricted.Carry out an assessment or enquiry and plan responses to safeguard a child from abuse, neglect or exploitation, building effective relationships with children, adults and families as appropriate, including intervention when information or circumstances suggest there may be a need to remove a child from their parents or carers.Arrange appropriate alternative care (including, where appropriate a permanent home) in collaboration with children, young people and their parents/carers where 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 job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding & Family Support Team to work full time based in Slough. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £55,852 per annum. Main duties: Responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases producing outcome based plans, having regard to the needs of, and risks to, children and their families.To develop effective relationships with CYP and their families to improve impact of work and determine the level of service available ensuring written plans are agreed with the CUP and their families and reflect their views.To determine, using evidence based practice how these needs will be met subject to resources, statutory responsibilities, within the framework of council policies and procedures.To be responsible for effective Individual performance in line with national standards and performance indicators, including receiving regular supervision.Responsible for participating in routine auditing activity across the service to secure the highest possible standards of social work practice and record keeping and to act in accordance with requirements of the Quality Assurance Framework.To ensure that the needs of service users/carers from all communities are addressed, and that close attention is paid to equalities issues in all aspects of work. To ensure access to translation and interpretation services as necessary.With the agreement of the Social Work Team Manager/Practice Manager, to identify resources required and available to promote child/family wellbeing.To develop and maintain effective working relationships at appropriate levels with other relevant partner agencies e.g. voluntary, community, schools, police, health other statutory agencies/local resource networks and internal partners.To work effectively move casework to other areas of service as appropriate with a clear transfer plan.To contribute to the development of services to children and families and to attend and contribute positively to team meeting to promote the delivery of integrated and effective services.To provide cover for the work of other team members and undertake projects and other additional duties commensurate with the level of the job. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker role: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary 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 Team Manager within the Assessment & Intervention Team to work full time based in Slough, on a fixed term contract of 12 months. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £62,405 per annum. Main duties: As a Team Manager, you’ll lead a team of Senior Social Workers and Social Workers in the delivery of our statutory and legislative duties, fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment, whilst promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Slough whilst effectively managing risk.To oversee the distribution of caseloads to ensure that the child or young person’s needs are met appropriately.Carry out regular quality assurance activities including observations, case reviews, team and peer moderated audits that collaboratively involve social work staff to support their professional development, improve the consistency of practice and seek the views of families.Attend Head of Service Performance clinics with a clear narrative for performance in their team and actions to be undertaken to address areas for development.Create, implement and monitor a team plan which links to service and strategic objectives with the overall aim to improve performance.Leads team meetings to a high standard, ensuring that service and corporate messages are cascaded to the team in a timely way and supporting effective two way communications back up to managers from the team.Maintain own professional development through training and other suitable mechanisms and keep up to date with changes in national, regional and local policy initiatives that will impact on the delivery of services and respond accordingly.Manage the complaints relating to your team effectively and to a high standard in line with Slough Children First’s complaints procedure ensuring they are dealt with promptly and feedback/learning from complaints is delivered back to the team.Ensure all interventions are conducted within an anti-discriminatory framework, and take into account issues such as race, gender, sexuality, disability etc, and deliver appropriate services to the diverse communities of Slough.Deputise for the Head of Service, undertake projects and other additional duties, as required. To undertake work outside office hours as necessary. Requirements of this Team Manager role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Relevant management qualification and experience.Must have substantial post-qualification experience in children and families social work, with a collaborative and supportive approach. Contact: This Team Manager job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Referral & Assessment Team to work full time based in Slough. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £45,812 per annum. Main duties: Responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases producing outcome-based plans, having regard to the needs of, and risks to, children and their families.Develop effective relationships with CYP and their families to improve impact of work and determine the level of service available ensuring written plans are agreed with the CYP and their families and reflect their views.Determine, using evidence-based practice how these needs will be met subject to resources, statutory responsibilities, within the framework of council policies and procedures.Responsible for effective Individual performance in line with national standards and performance indicators, including receiving regular supervision.Responsible for participating in routine auditing activity across the service to secure the highest possible standards of social work practice and record keeping and to act in accordance with requirements of the Quality Assurance Framework.Ensure that the needs of service users/carers from all communities are addressed, and that close attention is paid to equalities issues in all aspects of work. To ensure access to translation and interpretation services as necessary.Complete financial assessments and, where appropriate, to determine contributions and levels of need/service.With the agreement of the Social Work Team Manager/Practice Manager, to identify resources required and available to promote child/family wellbeing.Develop and maintain effective working relationships at appropriate levels with other relevant partner agencies e.g., voluntary, community, schools, police, health other statutory agencies/local resource networks and internal partners.Maintain, monitor and review accurate records of all work undertaken ensuring recording information in accurate and up to date, including comprehensive use of the Integrated Children’s System.Work effectively move casework to other areas of service as appropriate with a clear transfer plan.Contribute to the development of services to children and families and to attend and contribute positively to team meetings to promote the delivery of integrated and effective services.Identify own individual learning needs and ensure that practice reflects contemporary thinking. To ensure regular reflection of skills and abilities and use supervision and approval to identify future and plan to meet future needs.Provide cover for the work of other team members and undertake projects and other additional duties commensurate with the level of the job. (The nature of these will vary according to experience, competencies and the grade of the post). Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Safeguarding & Family Support Team to work full time based in Slough. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £60,285 per annum. Main duties: Lead the team providing appropriate support/challenge to ensure the delivery of high-quality services, accurate and timely case file records and effective use of resources to statutory/legislative requirements.Oversee the distribution of caseloads to ensure the child/young person’s needs are met.Make clear decisions around threshold ensuring risk is evaluated and decision recoded on case files.Carry out regular quality assurance including observations, case reviews, team and peer moderated audits.Use all available performance information/audit outcomes to efficiently manage the team.Create, implement and monitor a team plan which links to service/strategic objectives.Be responsible for tackling under-performance and performance issues, sickness absence, conduct and grievances as required.As part of Quality Assurance activities, ensure there is effective direct work undertaken with all children and young people with the voice of the child clearly recorded on case files.Support all members of the team to actively seek the views of children and families to inform practice in individual cases and use this feedback to shape the team, its learning and feed into the overall strategic direction of SCF.Lead team meetings to a high standard, ensuring service and corporate messages are cascaded to the team in a timely way an supporting effective two way communication from the team.Ensure all members of the team have the capacity to attend training to support their on-going professional development and enable continuous improvements in practice.Maintain own professional development and keep up to date with changes in national, regional and local policy initiatives that will impact on the delivery of services and respond accordingly.Manage the complaints relating to the team effectively and to a high standard in line with SCF complaints procedure.Ensure the effective deployment, monitoring and management of delegated budgets, whilst maintaining an awareness of the implications of decision on SCF’s budget.Represent SCFs values, leading by example in the delivery of these and setting a positive culture within your team, service and SCF; challenge behaviour when it is not aligned with our values and take appropriate action; support a professional in a respectful an child-focused environment which supports SCFs vision.Ensure all interventions are conducted within an anti-discriminatory framework.Deputise for the HoS, undertake projects and other additional duties, as required. Undertake work outside office hours as necessary. Requirements of this Team Manager job: A social Work Degree or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Ability to engage, coach and motivate teams and set clear targets and expectations.Experience of successfully managing performance and providing clear constructive feedback.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Team Manager job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Independent Reviewing Officer to work full time based in Slough.The salary for this IRO job is up to £58,224 per annum. Main duties: To chair Looked After Children reviews and other complex meetings (e.g. placement disruption meetings) in accordance with government guidance and local procedures.To ensure that children and young people participate appropriately in their meetings, and that their wishes and feelings are always fully considered and appropriately weighted, alongside the views of parents, carers and the input of multi-agency professionals.To ensure that all children reviewed have an effective Care Plan, which clarifies the objectives to be met, by whom, within what timescales and the actions to be taken if they are not met.To implement and monitor agreed quality standards, performance indicators and outcomes, as agreed with responsible managers, ensuring that these meet local and national targets.To assist in the collection of a range of statistical and other data. To provide and present reports as required.To provide effective monitoring and challenge where a child’s plan is not progressing and drift/delay is evident.To contribute to service planning and take an active part in inter-agency forums, including participating in the planning and delivery of relevant training and CP Reports.To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job.To contribute to the promotion and review of the service to meet the changing priorities of Slough Children First in line with the Government and local policy.To take an active part in inter-agency forums, including participating in the planning and delivery of relevant training in relation to CLA.To participate in Slough Children First’s audit programme completing core and thematic activity as required. Requirements of this IRO job: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This IRO job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Social Worker – MASH TeamSpecialism: Social Worker – Childr... JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Social Worker – MASH TeamSpecialism: Social Worker – ChildrenLocation: Slough, UKSalary: £38.00 per hourType: Ongoing, Full TimeSocial Worker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Slough, earning £38.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days remote. This is a fast-paced and impactful role at the frontline of children’s services, where you will play a critical part in identifying safeguarding risks and ensuring timely interventions for children and families.Perks and benefits Full Time: Work a consistent schedule, supporting stability and continuity in your role.Hourly Pay: Earn £38.00 per hour, offering strong financial reward and flexibility.Hybrid Working: Benefit from a mix of office-based (3 days) and remote working for improved work-life balance.Long-Term Opportunity: Ongoing assignment providing career stability and progression.Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your safeguarding expertise. What you will do Safeguarding: Promote and protect the welfare of children, ensuring early identification of risks.Case Management: Manage your own caseload, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.Assessment: Conduct robust assessments and implement targeted interventions for complex cases.Report Writing: Prepare detailed and accurate reports, care plans, and documentation.Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with police, health, education, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated services.Referral Handling: Process referrals and support effective decision-making within the MASH framework.Case Transfers: Facilitate smooth transitions to appropriate teams and services.Relationship Building: Engage with children and families to ensure their voices are heard and respected.Continuous Improvement: Participate in audits, supervision, and CPD to maintain high practice standards. Why SloughSlough offers a vibrant, multicultural environment with excellent transport links to London and the wider South East. With strong community diversity, great amenities, and access to green spaces, it provides a dynamic and rewarding setting for both career development and lifestyle balance.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 now to join the MASH Team in Slough and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.     

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Fostering Team to work full time for Fostering Innovations, based in Uxbridge, Hillingdon. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £52,000 per annum. Main duties: To manage a team of Assistant Team Managers, Practice Managers and Supervision Social Workers.To manage high quality Fostering Service ensuring that comprehensive support services and robust supervision is provided to all foster carers.To supervise and manage a staff team, including social workers and other social work staff, providing support, supervision and advice.To maintain the agency’s high standards, in order or promote positive outcomes for children and young people, and ensure that social work  and foster care practice continues to achieve ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ in Ofsted inspections.To work closely with Fostering Manager and Directors in the assessment of prospective foster carers, adhering to timescales and Foster Panel activity.To work closely with Directors to establish and maintain relationships with local authorities, and contribute to planning and developing the service in line with customer’s changing needs.To commit to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and protecting them from risk of harm. The Agency recognises its responsibility to ensure safe working with children and young people.Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which may include occasional evenings and weekends.To actively promote equality of opportunity and an anti-discriminatory service. Requirements of this Team Manager job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Team Manager job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title:Senior Social Worker - Family Help TeamSpecialism:Children's Social... JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title:Senior Social Worker - Family Help TeamSpecialism:Children's Social CareLocation:UxbridgeSalary:£39.04 per hourType:Ongoing (Full-time / Part-time)This ongoing opportunity offers both full-time and part-time options, giving you the flexibility to balance your work and personal life.As a locum worker, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment, the flexibility to choose your assignments, and the opportunity to expand your professional network. In this role, you'll be part of a vibrant team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.Perks and benefits: Hybrid working: 2–3 days in office, allowing a balance of remote work and in-person collaborationFlexible schedule: Choose a work pattern that suits your lifestyleProfessional development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunitiesNetworking opportunities: Connect with professionals and experts in the field of social careTravel reimbursement: Support with travel costs incurred as part of the role What you will do: Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring targeted help, carrying out assessments in line with the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidanceLead on Child in Need planning, ensuring interventions are timely, proportionate, and focused on outcomesProvide professional support and mentoring to social workers, helping to maintain quality assurance and foster reflective practiceUndertake risk assessments and implement safeguarding measures to protect children from harmChair multi-agency meetings and contribute to strategy discussions, liaising effectively with partner agencies Person Specification:Qualifications: Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent)Post-qualification training relevant to children and families practice Registration & Compliance: Registered with Social Work EnglandSound knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the Equality Act 2010Understanding of local authority safeguarding frameworks and OFSTED expectations Uxbridge offers a vibrant atmosphere with plenty of green spaces, excellent transport links, and a diverse array of cultural and leisure activities. It's a wonderful place to live and work, offering the perfect blend of community spirit and urban convenience. Join us, and make your next career move an exciting one in Uxbridge!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 Family Help Team in Uxbridge and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

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 Emergency Duty Team to work full time based in Hillingdon. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £54,903.00 per annum. Main duties: With appropriate supervision, assess for and provide services to children and families in need within the framework of the appropriate legislation, regulations, departmental procedures and child care policy. This will include responsibility for children and families where needs are particularly complex and problematic.To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other divisions, Council Departments, N.H.S trusts, schools, carers, voluntary and independent sector providers.To maintain high standards of professional practice within their own workload and to promote and enhance such practice within the team and division.Senior Practitioners may be responsible for supervision of some staff (up to a level III Social Workers) in the service and share the operational management of the service.All postholders are expected to maintain professional standards of practice and to work in accordance with the Departmental vision, values, procedures and managerial guidance.To manage a caseload of children and families.Making a comprehensive assessments of need, in partnership with the child, parents, other family members and professionals as appropriate in accordance with the National Assessment Framework.Planning, implementing and terminating interventions.Making referrals to the Community Mental Health Team where adults have particularly complex or problematic needs and maintaining liaison with psychiatric services in order to promote timely and effective management of mental health problems.Formulating and updating child protection plans, with appropriate guidance from the Group Manager.To make recommendations to the Group Manager (or other budget holder as appropriate) regarding financial expenditure entailed in care plans and to undertake delegated financial responsibilities.To take responsibility within the team for the development of practice, and contribute to training, and to have liaison responsibilities and to represent the team on working parties and other bodies as required.To undertake any other duties as may be required commensurate with the grading of the post in order to meet the changing needs of the service. Requirements of this Senior Practitioner job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a  Senior Social Worker within the Kinship Team to work full time based in Hillingdon. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £53,357per annum. Main duties: Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required.Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker 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. Contact:This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Social Work Assistant Team ManagerSpecialism: FosteringLocation: Hay... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Social Work Assistant Team ManagerSpecialism: FosteringLocation: Hayes, UKSalary: £46,000 - £48,000 per annumType: Full-timeWe are on the lookout for a compelling and effective Social Work Assistant Team Manager to join our dynamic Fostering Team based in Hayes, UK. This is a full-time opportunity with a rewarding annual salary of £46,000 to £48,000. Your role will involve working within our innovative fostering division, renowned for their supportive community and commitment to enhancing the lives of foster children and carers. It's a fantastic chance to showcase your leadership skills and make a significant impact on the fostering journey.Perks and benefits Full-time stability: Enjoy a consistent and meaningful workload within a secure role. Professional development: Access a wide range of training opportunities to keep your skills sharp and up to date. Supportive environment: Work within a nurturing culture that encourages creativity and collaboration. Health and wellbeing: Benefit from comprehensive programmes designed to support your wellbeing. Generous leave: Take advantage of a strong holiday allowance to maintain a healthy work-life balance. What you will do Consider future approval of Foster Carers and present cases to the Fostering Panel, ensuring fostering standards meet the highest quality. Conduct timely and thorough Foster Carer Reviews in line with guidance, chairing reviews after complaints or child protection enquiries when necessary. Collaborate with the team to provide an enhanced quality service and support foster carers effectively. Lead reviews of foster carers' households, ensuring alignment with care plans for young people based on the Five Outcomes. Ensure that foster carers' reviews are child-centred, involving consultations with children and young people, shared carers, and social workers. Evaluate the progress and placements of the previous year and set a Personal Development Plan for each foster carer. Guarantee each fostering household has a Safer Caring Agreement tailored to the children and young people in their care. Work alongside Independent Reviewing Officers where appropriate to strengthen plans and provide support. Knowledge, skills, and experience Possession of a CQSW, Diploma in Social Work, Degree in Social Work, or recognised equivalent, and registration with Social Work England. At least three years of post-qualifying experience in Children and Family Services, with specific experience or training in Family Placements. Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and Fostering Minimum Standards and Regulations 2002. Strong ability to facilitate effective participation in meetings, ensuring the voices of foster carers and children are heard. Proficiency in time management, IT skills in CHARMS, and the ability to communicate effectively with children and adults. Hayes is not just a place to work but also a fascinating area to live in. With its rich history and vibrant community, there is always something new to explore. Enjoy a perfect mix of urban buzz and tranquil parks, all with excellent transport links to London. Make this vibrant town your next career destination!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 now to join the Social Work Assistant Team Manager role in Hayes and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

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 Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Uxbridge, London. The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £38,000 per annum. Main duties: Liaising appropriately with placing authorities and other professional services to ensure a child’s care plan is followed through.Undertake annual foster carer reviews and take these to the fostering panel in accordance with policies and procedures.Manage a caseload of approved and registered foster carers.Provide day-to-day support for foster carers.Participate in the matching process for potential foster carers.Conduct assessments of prospective foster carers using the BAAF form F1 competency-based assessment.Provide placement reports on a frequency in line with Fostering Innovations practise and agreed with the placing authority.Participate in gathering evidence for the Training Support and Development Standards.Keep appropriate records of all work undertaken and in accordance with regulations and Fostering Innovations policy.Attend supervision, team meetings and staff days.Obtain and review feedback from foster carers regularly.Assist with the development and delivery of ongoing training for foster carers.Participate in carers team meetings and workshops.Contribute to the strategic business development of the venture to facilitate the organisations operational growth and position.Seek to improve the service provision within the venture.Continue in your own professional development.Fully participate in creative meetings and discussions towards development.Develop and maintain relationships with foster carers, placing authorities, social services and other professional organisations as required.Comply with the finance policy in relation to petty cash and staff expense procedure. Requirements of this role: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.Experience of community and/or group work.Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation. Contact:This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Electrician Location: Bracknell (covering Ascot, Windsor, Sandhurst, Reading, Slough and surroundin... Electrician Location: Bracknell (covering Ascot, Windsor, Sandhurst, Reading, Slough and surrounding areas) Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Company Van Job Type: Full Time | Permanent (40 hours per week) The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Electrician to join a well-established property maintenance team, delivering high-quality electrical services across residential properties throughout Berkshire and the surrounding areas. This is a varied role involving electrical testing, inspections, fault finding, repairs, installations and planned maintenance. You'll play a key role in ensuring homes remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working independently and are committed to getting the job done right first time, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs). Complete electrical testing, inspections and certification. Diagnose faults and carry out responsive repairs. Undertake electrical installations, upgrades and planned works. Ensure all work complies with current regulations and health & safety standards. Deliver outstanding customer service while working in occupied residential properties. Accurately complete all job reports using a tablet/mobile device. Essential Requirements NVQ Level 3 / AM2 (or equivalent). City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection (or equivalent). Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Desirable: Previous experience within social housing or property maintenance. NICEIC registration or certification. What's on Offer? Salary up to £43,000 depending on experience. Fully equipped company van. Fuel card. Company tablet and mobile phone. PPE provided. 28 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell additional leave. Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%. Life assurance (5x annual salary). Enhanced family-friendly policies. Health and wellbeing benefits. Ongoing training and career development opportunities. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation that values quality workmanship, customer satisfaction and employee development. You'll become part of a supportive team where your skills are recognised and you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference to the communities you serve.