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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 Assessment 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: 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.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 service to children and young people.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 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.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.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.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

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 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: 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.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.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.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 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... 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 MASH 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: Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcomes 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 relationships 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 implement of children’s care plans and update these based on new assessments or significant changes in the child’s circumstances.Demonstrate the ability to influence others in an effort to help coordinate support services in the best way possible to keep children as safe and well cared for as possible.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.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 accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to keep contemporaneous case notes, regularly updating records, reports, plans and assessments so that information and planning for the children you work with is the most relevant and current.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 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 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-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Kinship and Post Order Support Team Location:... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Kinship and Post Order Support Team Location: Kent, UK Salary: £55,130 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Style: Hybrid (Office & Home-based) Are you ready to elevate your Social Work career in the beautiful county of Kent?We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Kinship and Post Order Support Team, where your expertise will directly shape outcomes for families and communities. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £55,130 annually and the opportunity to work in a hybrid role — striking the perfect balance between flexibility and collaboration.This role is ideal for a passionate Social Work professional who thrives in complex cases, values innovation, and is looking to make a lasting difference in adult social care. Perks and Benefits: Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home, office, or a blend of both – tailored to your lifestyle. Professional Development: Access to top-tier training, mentorship, and ongoing learning opportunities. Supportive Team Culture: Thrive in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and peer support. Health and Wellbeing: Enjoy comprehensive health plans and wellness programs to support your physical and mental wellbeing. What You’ll Be Doing: Provide supervision and expert guidance to a small team of social care staff, ensuring high-quality, reflective practice. Manage a complex caseload, offering specialist support in high-risk or sensitive situations. Promote team development through training, coaching, and mentoring initiatives. Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to drive positive change and service improvement. Ensure compliance with legislation, local policies, and safeguarding procedures. Represent the local authority in case conferences, court proceedings, and strategic meetings. Contribute to service design and project work, promoting creative solutions that enhance outcomes. Deliver person-centred care by addressing the holistic needs of children, carers, and families. Essential Requirements: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent). Current registration with Social Work England. Significant post-qualification experience, ideally in a senior or supervisory role within children’s or family services. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support others in a professional setting. Strong understanding of legislation, court processes, and care planning frameworks. Why Kent? Whether you’re drawn to rolling countryside, charming towns, or vibrant coastlines, Kent offers a high quality of life. With excellent schools, transport links to London, and a thriving community spirit, it's the perfect place to grow your career and enjoy life outside of work. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: As a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency, Sanctuary Personnel is dedicated to matching talented professionals with impactful roles. With over 1,000 reviews and an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating, we’re committed to providing you with the support and opportunities you deserve. Ready to make your next move count? Apply now to join a progressive and passionate team in Kent, where your leadership will make a meaningful impact — and your career will flourish.

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Team Manager – Children in Care Team Location: Kent, UK Salary: £62,... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Team Manager – Children in Care Team Location: Kent, UK Salary: £62,607 per annum Contract Type: Full-Time Are you ready to take the next big step in your career?We are on the hunt for a dynamic and inspiring Team Manager to join our Children in Care Team in the stunning county of Kent. If you’re passionate about leading from the front, shaping services, and making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, this is your chance to shine.With an annual salary of £62,607, this full-time role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team of social workers delivering high-quality care to those who need it most — all within a well-supported, forward-thinking local authority. Perks and Benefits: Full-Time Stability: Immerse yourself in a fulfilling and secure career path Ongoing Professional Development: Access top-tier training and leadership support Collaborative Environment: Join a committed and passionate team Flexible Working: Designed to promote balance in your professional and personal life Purpose-Driven Impact: Play a key role in improving outcomes for children in care What You’ll Be Doing: Lead and inspire a team delivering statutory services to children and young people in care Provide supervision, guidance, and reflective leadership to ensure safe and effective practice Oversee care and permanence planning, including court and multi-agency coordination Monitor performance through key data metrics, ensuring compliance and driving improvement Chair strategic meetings, case planning, and safeguarding reviews Manage team resources, staffing, and contribute to recruitment and retention strategies Deputise for the Service Manager when needed and contribute to service-wide improvements You’ll Need: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, etc.) Social Work England registration Completion of the ASYE, if applicable Substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care, particularly in Looked After Children or court proceedings Excellent leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable Experience: Experience managing complex casework or court-related social work Mentoring or developing junior staff Using dashboards or contributing to service redesign and improvements Why Kent? From rolling countryside to bustling market towns and coastal retreats, Kent offers a superb quality of life, excellent schools, and thriving communities — the ideal location for personal and professional fulfilment. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot. We’re committed to helping social work professionals find the best roles with competitive pay and genuine support throughout your journey. Ready to lead a team that changes lives? Apply now and step into a role where your leadership will shape the future for children in care — and take your career to exciting new heights.

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. 

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 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 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 Social Worker within the Children’s Social Work Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,567 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 well being 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 Worker 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 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 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 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 Social Worker within the Referral & Assessment Team to work full time based in Bexley. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £46,191 per annum. Main duties: Investigate complaints of alleged neglect, abuse or ill treatment  of children, undertake assessments and where appropriate arrange accommodation for children and young people.Assess children and their families who may require a Social Work Service and investigate reports that children are suffering or are likely to suffer harm.Draw up plans with and for individual children and their families (including plans for service provision to children in need, plans for protection of children, care plans for looked after children).Undertake preventative work with families in order to reduce the need for care or accommodation.Work with children and young people, families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.Work closely with colleagues across the Council and External Agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities.Make recommendations to the Team Leader and others about the need for legal action in respect of a child and about use of resources.Act as named key worker and implement agreed plans for the production of children, care of children and service provision and to monitor and review those plans.Maintain and update case notes and other records, as required.Carry out these duties in accordance with legal requirements and Bexley procedures, and advise manager in advance where this is likely to be difficult to achieve.Ensure that Borough resources (including social work time) are used economically, effectively and efficiently and to alert supervisors to any shortfall in resources.Prepare reports for, attend and contribute to case conferences, reviews and other meetings as necessary.Tke responsibility for their own and colleagues welfare by identifying, acknowledging and discussing the stresses of the work and by ensuring that they themselves and colleagues are not exposed to unnecessary risk of violence.Attend training and keep abreast of new research, guidance and law; to use what has been learned in practice, and to participate in initiatives to review and improve social work practice and service delivery within the team.Undertake other duties as directed by the Unit Manager or required by the department. 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-20240909-f9129149Senior Substance Misuse Nurse Specialism: Nursing – Substance Misuse / Criminal... JOB-20240909-f9129149Senior Substance Misuse Nurse Specialism: Nursing – Substance Misuse / Criminal Justice Location: Bexley, UK Salary: £27.00 per hour Contract: Ongoing Locum Schedule: Full TimeStep into a rewarding role as a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse within Bexley’s Criminal Justice Services. This position offers an excellent opportunity to use your specialist skills to support individuals experiencing drug and alcohol dependence, delivering high-quality clinical care and harm-reduction interventions within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. Perks and Benefits Full-Time Position: Immerse yourself fully in a role that provides meaning, challenge, and the chance to create lasting impact. Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £27.00 per hour while enjoying the flexibility that hourly locum work provides. Professional Development: Benefit from diverse learning opportunities, ongoing training, and exposure to a variety of clinical environments. Networking Opportunities: Work closely with experienced professionals across criminal justice, health, and social care sectors. Healthy Work–Life Balance: Enjoy varied and rewarding work within a supportive structure that values wellbeing. Role Purpose As a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse, you will deliver specialist nursing care to individuals with substance-use disorders within the criminal justice pathway. You will play a key role in assessment, risk management, treatment planning, harm reduction, and supporting service users through their recovery journey. What You Will Do Complete holistic assessments addressing physical, psychological, and social needs for service users with substance dependencies. Develop and review personalised, evidence-based care plans in partnership with service users and carers. Undertake risk assessments, mental health screening, and detoxification reviews. Deliver specialist interventions, including opioid substitution therapy assessments, detox planning, and structured harm reduction support. Provide BBV testing, vaccinations, overdose prevention advice, and safer injecting education. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, working closely with partner agencies across health, social care, and criminal justice. Manage a defined caseload as care coordinator, ensuring continuity of care and effective multi-agency collaboration. Offer mentorship, supervision, and clinical support to junior nurses, contributing to service development and quality improvements. Why Work in Bexley? Bexley offers the perfect balance of suburban calm and urban accessibility. With leafy parks, vibrant communities, and excellent transport connections, it’s an ideal location to grow both personally and professionally. Enjoy a fulfilling career while working in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency with an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to connecting you with rewarding roles that match your experience, ambitions, and values.

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 Child Protection Conference Chair to work full time for based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Child Protection Conference Chair job is up to £61,676 per annum. Main duties: Ensure the provision of an efficient service to children and young people in need of protection.Ensure efficient and effective inter-agency working in respect of the child protection system.Constructively challenge actions and interventions that are not delivering the required outcomes or children and young people.Contribute to quality assurance measures and performance management systems to maintain and promote high practice standards.Chair child protection conferences within statutory timescales, 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.Actively promote work life balance and flexible 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 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.Fully understand and be aware of the commitment of 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 Child Protection Conference Chair role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Extensive, demonstrable experience of working as a qualified social worker within Child Protection social work.  Contact: This Child Protection Conference Chair 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-20240911-460c6564We are on the lookout for an inspiring individual to join our dynamic Children'... JOB-20240911-460c6564We are on the lookout for an inspiring individual to join our dynamic Children's Residential Team in Medway as a Team Leader - Residential. Nestled in the heart of the community, Eden House offers a supportive environment with a focus on personal and professional growth. This full-time permanent position offers a unique opportunity to positively influence children’s lives in a meaningful way. Embracing a vibrant team culture and a shared vision to exceed quality standards, this role offers not only a career but a chance to make a lasting impact. If you thrive on fostering an enriching atmosphere for children and are eager to step into a role that challenges and rewards, this could be the opportunity you've been seeking.Perks and benefits: Enjoy the stability and benefits of a permanent position, providing you with career security and a platform for growth.Be part of a passionate and dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference in children’s lives.Work in a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development opportunities.Experience the satisfaction of knowing your efforts are helping to shape the future of young lives.Embrace a rewarding role where no two days are the same, filled with both challenges and triumphs. What you will do: Lead and manage shifts in a residential children’s home, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective service delivery.Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Managers in managing day-to-day operations while promoting the home’s ethos.Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.Liaise with stakeholders to uphold the vision and values of the service and the Council.Conduct daily monitoring and audits, including medication management, to ensure adherence to policies.Support educational attainment and work collaboratively with agencies for the best outcomes for children.Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.Encourage children to manage risks responsibly and take ownership of their lives in ways appropriate to their age and abilities.Plan and coordinate activities to meet the unique needs and interests of the children. Medway isn't just a fantastic place to work; it’s a marvellous locale rich with history, culture, and a thriving community vibe. With picturesque surroundings and plenty of amenities at your doorstep, Medway offers an exceptional quality of life for those looking to make a positive change in their career and lifestyle. Come and be part of a community that values growth, diversity, and making a difference. 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.