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JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager – Kinship & Post Order Support Team S... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager – Kinship & Post Order Support Team Specialism: Children’s Social Care Location: Kent, UK Salary: £47.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing (Locum)Step into a leadership role as a Social Worker Team Manager for the Kinship & Post Order Support Team in the picturesque county of Kent. This full-time locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £47.00 and the chance to lead a team dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families. Make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work provides.Perks and Benefits: Locum Job: Benefit from flexibility and the ability to choose assignments that fit your lifestyle while gaining diverse experience. Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development to enhance your leadership skills and advance your career. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the adaptability of locum roles, providing you with greater control over your schedule. Competitive Pay: Earn a rewarding hourly rate that reflects your expertise and dedication. What You Will Do: Lead and manage the Kinship & Post Order Support Team, ensuring high-quality assessment, support, and supervision for children and families. Supervise an Assistant Team Manager and a team of social workers, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards. Conduct high-quality assessments of kinship carers, supporting the safe placement of vulnerable children within their families. Deliver comprehensive Special Guardianship Support Services, enabling families to provide excellent care throughout a child’s life. Foster effective partnership working with Council services and partner agencies to ensure seamless service delivery. Contribute to the council's vision for Children’s Social Care, meeting strategic objectives and priorities. Demonstrate proficiency across the Professional Capabilities Framework at Advanced Social Worker level and apply knowledge of the Skills Statement for practice supervisors. Why Kent? Kent, known as the “Garden of England,” combines picturesque countryside with vibrant communities. Enjoy easy access to London, a rich local history, and beautiful landscapes. This role offers professional and personal fulfilment in a region renowned for its quality of life and scenic charm.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 numerous prestigious industry awards, we are committed to securing the best rates and opportunities that match your skills and experience.

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 Systemic Family Therapist within the Looked After Children & Leaving Care Team to work full time based in Bexley. The salary for this permanent Systemic Family Therapist job is up to £52,698 per annum. Main duties: Lead on embedding a systemic family approach within the Looked After Children and Leaving Care Service and align with the Signs of Safety Practice Model for Social Care.To effectively assess presenting difficulties of children and family’s relationship brake down  and make recommendations for interventions (where needed) and provide evidence-based intervention.To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding diagnosis and intervention to colleagues and external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within a team, contributing to overall service delivery as required.To contribute to the development, implementation, and audit of services for families with children presenting to the service.To provide a specialist assessment of referrals of a significant and complex nature in order to formulate and implement plans for the intervention to support parents and young people.To work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.To provide specialist systemic psychotherapy with clinical autonomy drawing on a range of models and wherever possible brief interventions. To practice in a way which is inclusive and considerate of the needs of each individual family member, in their carrying developmental stages and current emotional state.To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about intervention options considering highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the child, family or group, and their difficulties.To maintain current knowledge of the operation of video equipment and promote ethical and effective use in line with directorate policy.To work in accordance with team objectives by adhering to social care and Directorate policies, including risk assessment in all work, ensuring intervention plans are in place, recording up to date attending and contributing a systemic view in case discussion and team meetings.To maintain up to date and accurate record keeping.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 service.To establish and develop effective working relationships and productive partnerships with all the relevant partners, including those in e.g. education, health, social services, independent and voluntary sectors. 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 Systemic Family Therapist job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £51,376per annum. Main duties: Provide assessments over extended periods of eight to twelve weeks using an interactive approach to intervention with a strong emphasis on education.To work alongside family support staff and other staff involved in the provision of care to parents and carer with a level of learning difficulty or specific additional needs.Manage a complex caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families.To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.Provide expert advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.Contribute to the learning and development of others either through supporting a newly qualified social worker, supervising a family support worker, acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.To maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording system’s promote effective case management.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Senior Practitioner job: CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work of equivalent professional qualification.At least 1 years’ experience of supervising professional staff.Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.Ability to travel independently to all required areas by the job’s responsibilities. Contact: This Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Connected Carer to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Connected Carer job is up to £41,567 per annum. Main duties: To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision.To work with Special Guardians, connected carers and children placed in connected carer arrangements, assessing their support needs, providing support as appropriate, and making ASF applications to deliver specialist therapeutic support.To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.As required to complete a range of assessment related to connected carers, including Special Guardianship, Viability and Connected Carers assessments.To complete all assessments within regulated deadlines and timescales, and submit these reports to Court or Fostering Panel as required.To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/agency groups and other professional meetings.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this role: A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact:This Connected Carer 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 Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Lydd, Kent (Home based working negotiable. The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £36,000 per annum. Main duties: Maintain records of placements, using electronic case recording systems, e.g. case recording, placement agreements, assessment reports, carer reviews, carer supervision and child progress reports, initial visits and Form F assessments.Mange and supervise support workers in line with agreed support packages.Preparation of statements and reports to the court or child protection conferences as requested by the placing Local Authority.Attend and participate in childcare reviews, case conferences and other meetings as appropriate.Contribute to the referral process ensuring through matching of children with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and/or ASD to carers.Liaise with the Placements Coordinator regarding referrals, matching considerations and meetings. Carry out negotiations between Credo Care and placing authorities with respect to the placement of children.Ensure that the child’s care plan is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the placing authority and in consultation with the child’s social worker, foster carers, parents. Etc as necessary.Assist in the identification and commission of appropriate therapeutic resources for children and organise their attendance.Assist in the identification of home tuition, appropriate educational and/or work placements for young people and assist in preparation for leaving care.Organise and support carer groups, children’s groups and training courses as required, including Skills to Foster Courses.Advise children and young people of their rights and assist in the use of the complaints procedure as necessary through a variety of communication methods.Attend team meetings on a regular basis to share information and best practice regarding children in placement.The post holder will be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.Maintain a professional image and standard of presentation both personally and corporately.Undertake any other duties at the request of the Directors, dependent upon the post holder’s area of expertise, knowledge and skills, regarding the level of responsibility afforded by the post held. Requirements of this Supervising Social Worker job: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.Experience 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 Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2  Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2  Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £52,598 per annum. Main duties: To have experience or a willingness to be trained in and use the Signs of Safety practice model we use when working with children and families.To work in a respectful and professional manner with children and families that is focused on achieving what is in the best interest of the child.Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model when assessing risks or worries, what is working well, and exploring the next steps to improve the outcomes and safety of the children and young people we serve.To undertake regular visits to and work creatively with children and young people in order to develop a good rapport that allows you to obtain the child’s wishes and feelings and to make sure these inform the work that you do.To be able to apply relevant social work theories and research in a way that helps best understand the lived experiences of children and young people, such as child development, attachment theory, impact of childhood trauma, and the cycle of grooming and sexual abuse.To recognise the importance of working within existing laws, statutory guidance, and local safeguarding policies and procedures that govern the work we do.To be responsible for and manage children’s cases in the respective team or service area they are placed (ie: Children Looked After, Referral & Assessment, etc) in more autonomous way.To coordinate and implement plans that are placed on updated assessments and address areas unmet safety the welfare needs for children.To work in partnership with the family network and the wider professional network in order to provide the best level of support and care for the children and young people you are working with.To participate in regular supervision with your line manager to review case developments and critically reflect on the work being undertaken.Respectfully engages with children and families in a way that seeks their input and involvements in planning for children and young people, utilising their existing support networks and coordinating additional support where needed.To hold a caseload of more complex and sensitive cases and deal with them effectively and efficiently to ensure those children at risk of harm are protected where necessary.Any other duties reasonably requested by the manager related to fulfilling the Council’s corporate parenting and safeguarding responsibilities to children and the smooth running of the support service provided by the team. 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 Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Team Manger job is up to £56,437per annum. Main duties: Lead, manage and motivate a staff team ensuring high quality supervision is completed regularly which includes case management oversight, timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement, and supports the ongoing learning and development of workers.Allocate cases within the statutory timescale ensuring assessments, statutory visits and planned reviews have clear objectives and outcomes in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individuals first.Complete and review performance development plans for the team which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Effectively use available team performance data to monitor standards and performance and ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures.Supervise students on placement and Newly Qualified Social Workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, where appropriate.Contribute to the management of the staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure levels are maintained.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.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 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 Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Prison Delegated Social Worker within the HMP Cookham Wood Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Prison Delegated Social Worker job is up to £41,055 per annum. Main duties: Provide expert safeguarding advice and guidance to Senior Managers within the setting.Advise YCS Managers on all child protection issues, both legal as well as practice issues.Assist in the development and updating of children’s safeguarding policies and procedures within the establishment including for children visiting the establishment.Attendance at meetings relevant to the area of work including the YOI Safeguarding Meetings and Resettlement Planning and Review Meetings and LAC Meetings for those children and young people with whom the dedicated social workers maybe actively involved. Social workers will prioritise children in most need and support resettlement practitioners with all others.Develop links via the Resettlement Practitioners and home YOTs with relevant partnership working e.g. Local Authorities, Police, Health, Probation to ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people.Develop and maintain effective links between establishment and Local Authorities both home and host in liaison with the Resettlement Practitioners and YOT. In doing so work in conjunction with Independent Reviewing Officers to ensure that Local Authorities meet their responsibilities towards children in custody and at release.Support the partnership work between the Security Department and the Safeguarding Department within the YOI.Promote a child-first approach and share professional knowledge to all staff working within the YOI, in training and in support of ensuring that the needs rights and entitlements of Looked After Children and Care Leavers are considered as defined in legislation and regulation.To participate in supervision and one to one Performance Development Reviews and contribute to the identification of own an team development needs.At the discretion of the Head of Service and/or Manager, such other activities as may from time-to-time be required to ensure the needs of the service are met. Requirements of this Prison Delegated Social Worker job: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.Experience in working with adults in a social care context.Experience of community and/or group work.Knowledge of adult health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation. Contact: This Prison Delegated Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

 JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new...  JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Registered Manager within the Fostering Service to work full time for Ethelbert Children Services based in Ramsgate. The salary for this permanent Registered Manager job is up to £60,000 per annum. Main duties: Ensure services are delivered in line with The Fostering Services, National Minimum Standards 2011 and legal requirements of the Fostering Services Regulations 2011 and The Children Act 1989 & 2004.Ensure that all staff comply with the Fostering Agency’s Statement of Purpose, team expectations, policies and procedures.All staff are expected to comply with Equal Opportunities policy and procedures.To be responsible for the Agency making safe and robust decision making, prompt and appropriate response to safeguarding, referrals, assessments and allocation of work in accordance with statutory requirements.To take strategic and operational leadership in recruiting, training and supervising foster carers in line with regulations, good practice guidance to provide the best standards of care for looked after children and young people.To develop a fostering recruitment strategy and delivery plan to meet the needs of children, ensuring all children, where appropriate, are offered high quality foster placements.To develop communication and support mechanisms that develop high quality working relationships with foster carers and ensuring that foster carers views and feedback inform service development.Promote the work of the agency with local authorities chairing meetings as necessary.To be responsible for actively and regularly monitoring outcomes for children and the quality of the care provided. Identify strengths and areas for improvement and implement clear development plans that improve the experiences of children.Ensure team meetings are held regularly, stimulate ideas and allow good practice to thrive.Ensure foster carers receive effective training, support and supervision allowing them to provide high quality and stable care for children.Ensure the wellbeing of staff, carers and children by actively promoting and complying with health and safety regulations, policies and procedures.To be available from time to time, for work outside normal office hours as required, to meet the needs of the Department, role responsibilities. Requirements of this Registered Manager role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Registered Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement 

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... 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 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: Line management responsibility for 3-4 social workers and to deliver high quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and supports the ongoing learning and development of children.The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise for the Team Manager where necessary and as appropriate. You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your managers behalf, for example performance clinic, when they are on leave.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To work with colleagues, Team Managers, Service Managers, and the Head of Service to achieve service plan objectives/targets.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager role: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Assistant Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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 Fostering Team to work Full Time for based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £52,934 per annum. Main duties: Function as a highly-skilled and experienced practitioner within the Fostering Team, providing day-to-day support and advice to social care staff within the team to ensure that high quality services are delivered.You will be required to enable and support the delivery of these services in an efficient and effective manner, and to work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. You will assist the Team Manager in service development, Safeguarding procedures, professional supervision and in certain aspects of management.Responsible and accountable for the practice of student social workers on placement, providing expert guidance, assessing practice in accordance with University guidance, and actively participating in the Student’s Unit.Lead on training and development for Foster Carers and to facilitate and attend support groups.Model good practice that reflects a value based approach to working with children and their families that is child-centred.Take responsibility for a caseload of complex cases. As well as setting the standard for colleagues to follow, you will supervise the work of other members of the team and actively coach, mentor and develop them.Ensure that resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families.Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation and use the Children’s Recording System to promote effective case management.Available for supervision, as required and to prepare for supervisory sessions, as required by the Team Manager.To be competent in all areas of the Professional Capabilities framework for Social Workers.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Senior Practitioner role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.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-20240819-db742659Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20240819-db742659Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Adolescence Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £56,437 per annumMain duties: Provide leadership and professional support to colleagues and other professionals in situations of high complexity.Apply extensive knowledge of practice, theory and legislation to enhance practice, procedures and policies, promote innovation, and introduce new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.Make use of sophisticated, critical reasoning and both model and facilitate reflective and evidence-informed practice.Support and encourage professional decision-making in others, to enable assessment procedures to be used discerningly in response to the presenting needs.Maintain and provide expertise in specialist assessment and intervention and support others to develop these skills.Model the effective assessment and management of risk in complex situations, across a range of situations, including positive risk taking situations.Provide leadership on safeguarding issues in collaboration with other senior members of the team.Provide support to resolve concerns about practice.Manage a defined team or area providing clear organisational, direction and development.Provide professional support, advice and/or supervision.Monitor and support the performance management and development of team members using a coaching approach, to support individual development and ensure that individual contributions are maximised.Promote positive working relationships in and across teams and with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations, using strategies for collaboration and arbitration.ontribute to and provide professional leadership of organisational change and development and address performance management issues that arise.When required, monitor, analyse and manage delegated budgets, funding and resources in accordance with council policies and procedures, or have influence on wider service budget. Requirements of this Team Manager job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Team Manager is advertised by 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 Leaving Care Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £46,293 per annum. Main duties: 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 Proceeding 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 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.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.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 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 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-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team L... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team Location: Medway, Kent Salary: £50,068 per annum Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Social Worker to become part of a vibrant Fostering Team based in Medway, Kent. This exciting full-time permanent role offers you the opportunity to contribute significantly to the future of children and young people by enhancing their care experiences. You will work in an inspiring community with a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation in fostering services. With competitive benefits and a rewarding career path, this role is perfect for a social worker ready to make a significant impact. Perks and benefits:Alongside a competitive salary of £50,068 per annum, this role offers a wealth of benefits to enhance your work-life balance and professional growth. Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement to recharge and explore. With flexible and hybrid working options, you’re empowered to tailor your work environment to fit your life. Participate in comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring you’re always growing and evolving in your career. Expect to thrive in a supportive management and team environment that encourages camaraderie and support. Benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme, providing you with financial security for the future. Take advantage of exclusive employee benefits, including discount schemes and wellbeing support that puts your health and happiness first. What you will do:- Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers, including Form F assessments, special guardianship assessments, and connected persons assessments. - Provide expert supervision, support, and guidance to foster carers, ensuring the stability and wellbeing of foster placements. - Collaborate with children, families, and other professionals to secure the best outcomes for looked-after children. - Engage in the recruitment and training of new foster carers, including delivering the Skills to Foster training and contributing to fostering events. - Present cases to fostering panels and manage panel preparation and follow-up effectively. - Assist foster carers with managing complex and challenging behaviours in children and young people. - Contribute to service planning, development, and quality assurance processes within the fostering service. - Supervise and mentor junior staff or students as appropriate, fostering professional growth and development. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory and local requirements. - Participate in team meetings, reviews, strategy discussions, and other relevant forums, providing valuable insights and contributions. Requirements:To be successful in this role, you will need a Social Work degree or equivalent qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Significant post-qualification experience in children’s social care, preferably within fostering or looked-after children services, is essential. You will have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and guidance and be capable of carrying out complex assessments with excellent report writing skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are a must. You should be able to work effectively both independently and within a team. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is critical, along with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Living and working in Medway, Kent offers a fantastic quality of life, with its rich history, beautiful countryside, and vibrant culture. It is a great place to develop your career and call home. Join us and contribute to making a significant difference in the lives of those in need. 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.