Social Work Practice Educator JOB DESCRIPTION Social Work in Cornwall Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. Cornwall Council achieved Outstanding status in 2019 through raising the status and expertise of its social workers and wider social care practitioners. This must be sustained through an ongoing commitment to practice development and access to a core curriculum of evidence based practice, including an on line library of the latest research, procedures and practice guidance. The high morale of children's social workers in Cornwall has been achieved through a coherent and robust Career and Qualification Pathway from training, through the assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers up to advanced practitioner status. Progression is based on undertaking professional development, demonstrating learning in practice and consistent performance in improving outcomes for children. The Role: We are looking for a Practice Educator to join our established team of Practice Educators as part of our Foundation for Practice. Practice Educators are professional social work educators with expert knowledge in the area of professional practice education. They lead on developing practice in line with the latest research, policy and legislation. They take the lead in a specified service area working with Advanced Practitioners to develop a service based learning culture. They undertake direct practice with children and young people to demonstrate their professional capabilities and to model how practice learning is applied in practice. They facilitate and assess the learning and development of others (for example managing a number of students on qualifying programmes, NQSWs undertaking ASYE, undertaking direct research or supporting professionals undertaking CPD) to develop their knowledge, skills, values and practice. They facilitate work place learning by positively managing the day to day interface between providers of education and training and workplace situations, by contributing to arrangements for selection, curriculum delivery, assessment and evaluation. They draw on and contribute to contemporary research and educational practice. They contribute to workforce development strategies in the agency and/or in a university setting. They provide advice and consultation on the Career and Qualification Pathway for Social Workers, Trainees and Students. They contribute to the recruitment and selection of the workforce and to the evaluation of local and national strategy. You will need to hold a Social Work Degree, Social Work Qualification Dip.SW or equivalent and be SWE Registered. Additionally, you should hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2 and have experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified social workers. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Extensive experience working within a social care environment Professional capability in line with an experienced practitioner under the terms of the PCF and a proven track record in Social Work practice. High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice Experience in providing practice education and working within the Practice Education Professional Standards Hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2. Experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified Social Workers. If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. ABOUT US Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Social Work Practice Educator JOB DESCRIPTION Social Work in Cornwall Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. Cornwall Council achieved Outstanding status in 2019 through raising the status and expertise of its social workers and wider social care practitioners. This must be sustained through an ongoing commitment to practice development and access to a core curriculum of evidence based practice, including an on line library of the latest research, procedures and practice guidance. The high morale of children's social workers in Cornwall has been achieved through a coherent and robust Career and Qualification Pathway from training, through the assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers up to advanced practitioner status. Progression is based on undertaking professional development, demonstrating learning in practice and consistent performance in improving outcomes for children. The Role: We are looking for a Practice Educator to join our established team of Practice Educators as part of our Foundation for Practice. Practice Educators are professional social work educators with expert knowledge in the area of professional practice education. They lead on developing practice in line with the latest research, policy and legislation. They take the lead in a specified service area working with Advanced Practitioners to develop a service based learning culture. They undertake direct practice with children and young people to demonstrate their professional capabilities and to model how practice learning is applied in practice. They facilitate and assess the learning and development of others (for example managing a number of students on qualifying programmes, NQSWs undertaking ASYE, undertaking direct research or supporting professionals undertaking CPD) to develop their knowledge, skills, values and practice. They facilitate work place learning by positively managing the day to day interface between providers of education and training and workplace situations, by contributing to arrangements for selection, curriculum delivery, assessment and evaluation. They draw on and contribute to contemporary research and educational practice. They contribute to workforce development strategies in the agency and/or in a university setting. They provide advice and consultation on the Career and Qualification Pathway for Social Workers, Trainees and Students. They contribute to the recruitment and selection of the workforce and to the evaluation of local and national strategy. You will need to hold a Social Work Degree, Social Work Qualification Dip.SW or equivalent and be SWE Registered. Additionally, you should hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2 and have experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified social workers. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Extensive experience working within a social care environment Professional capability in line with an experienced practitioner under the terms of the PCF and a proven track record in Social Work practice. High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice Experience in providing practice education and working within the Practice Education Professional Standards Hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2. Experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified Social Workers. If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. ABOUT US Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Advanced Practitioner About The Role Various Advance Practitioner Positions 37 hours per week - permanent position in North Dorset with one fixed term position in East and Purbeck until November 2024 £41,418 to £47,420 What's in it for you: We can offer a diverse career where the positive impacts of your work will extend a long way beyond your day-to-day role. Helping to keep a child safe means that you are giving them a better chance of a happy, healthy, and thriving future. At Dorset Council, every child matters and every voice counts. Our Locality teams are based within 6 communities across Dorset - Chesil, West, Dorchester, Purbeck, East and North. As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll benefit from a strong team culture centred around shared learning. Most students who have completed their placements in these localities want to stay and grow, which is a testament to the strength of the teams that you'll become a part of. You'll find a variety of exciting challenges, working with our children, families, and partners, in a workplace that inspires you to grow professionally and personally. You will be part of a friendly and dedicated team that shares your passion and commitment. You'll also be working with talented individuals who openly support and develop each other, going out of our way to offer knowledge, time, and practical support. Our Children's Services have recently been judged as Good with Outstanding Leadership by Ofsted, an achievement we are incredibly proud of. What you will be doing: In our dynamic locality teams, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on the lives of families in your community. With a small caseload of up to three families, you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships and deliver positive outcomes that truly matter. As a leader in your role, you'll be instrumental in driving improvement across our service. You'll serve as a vital link between the principal social worker and the wider teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration for the benefit of all. Acting as a positive role model, you'll find numerous opportunities to share your knowledge and insights through regular reflective workshops and engaging information sharing events. Your contributions will contribute to the professional development of your colleagues, fostering growth through the provision of group and peer supervision. You'll also act as a mentor to newly qualified colleagues, supporting them in their journey to develop their skills and knowledge. About you: You must have a Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England for more than three years, and able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. If you have significant experience of working in statutory social care services, strong leadership skills and a great working knowledge of statutory legislation, we would like to hear from you. Contact details: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Further Information This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders . See our policy on safeguarding children and young people . See the children's social worker framework . Friends & Family Referral Scheme The friends and family referral scheme applies to this post. If an employee recommended this post to you mention them when asked on your application form. They'll give you all the information you need. Employees can share this advert by using the button links alongside the job title. Relocation expenses package A generous relocation package is payable, of which up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) are free of tax. We can offer you help to move whether you are looking to buy or rent, depending on your circumstances. Our package includes: an initial advance of up to £2,500 payable when you start help towards fees associated with buying/selling (up to £6,500) an option to receive help towards your rent or mortgage in the first two years This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant. About Us Dorset Council: A great place to work We're passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception. At Dorset Council we: provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents have ambitious aspirations are excited about our future care about Dorset and all the people who live here know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success You will: have access to a range of employee benefits be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments. We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours . We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. If appointed, the personal information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at .
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Advanced Practitioner About The Role Various Advance Practitioner Positions 37 hours per week - permanent position in North Dorset with one fixed term position in East and Purbeck until November 2024 £41,418 to £47,420 What's in it for you: We can offer a diverse career where the positive impacts of your work will extend a long way beyond your day-to-day role. Helping to keep a child safe means that you are giving them a better chance of a happy, healthy, and thriving future. At Dorset Council, every child matters and every voice counts. Our Locality teams are based within 6 communities across Dorset - Chesil, West, Dorchester, Purbeck, East and North. As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll benefit from a strong team culture centred around shared learning. Most students who have completed their placements in these localities want to stay and grow, which is a testament to the strength of the teams that you'll become a part of. You'll find a variety of exciting challenges, working with our children, families, and partners, in a workplace that inspires you to grow professionally and personally. You will be part of a friendly and dedicated team that shares your passion and commitment. You'll also be working with talented individuals who openly support and develop each other, going out of our way to offer knowledge, time, and practical support. Our Children's Services have recently been judged as Good with Outstanding Leadership by Ofsted, an achievement we are incredibly proud of. What you will be doing: In our dynamic locality teams, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on the lives of families in your community. With a small caseload of up to three families, you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships and deliver positive outcomes that truly matter. As a leader in your role, you'll be instrumental in driving improvement across our service. You'll serve as a vital link between the principal social worker and the wider teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration for the benefit of all. Acting as a positive role model, you'll find numerous opportunities to share your knowledge and insights through regular reflective workshops and engaging information sharing events. Your contributions will contribute to the professional development of your colleagues, fostering growth through the provision of group and peer supervision. You'll also act as a mentor to newly qualified colleagues, supporting them in their journey to develop their skills and knowledge. About you: You must have a Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England for more than three years, and able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. If you have significant experience of working in statutory social care services, strong leadership skills and a great working knowledge of statutory legislation, we would like to hear from you. Contact details: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Further Information This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders . See our policy on safeguarding children and young people . See the children's social worker framework . Friends & Family Referral Scheme The friends and family referral scheme applies to this post. If an employee recommended this post to you mention them when asked on your application form. They'll give you all the information you need. Employees can share this advert by using the button links alongside the job title. Relocation expenses package A generous relocation package is payable, of which up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) are free of tax. We can offer you help to move whether you are looking to buy or rent, depending on your circumstances. Our package includes: an initial advance of up to £2,500 payable when you start help towards fees associated with buying/selling (up to £6,500) an option to receive help towards your rent or mortgage in the first two years This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant. About Us Dorset Council: A great place to work We're passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception. At Dorset Council we: provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents have ambitious aspirations are excited about our future care about Dorset and all the people who live here know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success You will: have access to a range of employee benefits be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments. We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours . We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. If appointed, the personal information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at .
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, youll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. Well look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means youll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Youll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, youll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:NMC registration paid every yearFree training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsNurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemesOffer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses)And so much more! If youd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, youll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. Well look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means youll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Youll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, youll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:NMC registration paid every yearFree training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsNurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemesOffer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses)And so much more! If youd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Team Manager - Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 2 Day Induction Programme 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues) Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Local government Pension Scheme Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme Employee Discount Scheme 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years' service Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days Employee Assistance Programme Monthly quality supervision SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) About the role We are seeking a Social Work Team Manager, with current Social Work England registration, and previous leadership experience in a similar role. Duty and assessment is the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people in Northamptonshire. Professionals from a range of services that have contact with children, young people, their families and carers, collaborate to ensure immediate and prompt responses; their combined knowledge and expertise keeping children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. With a rotating duty element, the team works at pace, completing robust short-term quality assessments of need, ensuring the right service provision is in place. Skilled social workers in these teams are friendly and confident professionals, who are able to work collaboratively to very tight deadlines, and ensure the child's voice is evident throughout. There are 6 teams within DAAT, each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. We collaborate with other professionals to ensure immediate and prompt responses. Their combined knowledge and expertise keep children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. We are supporting excellence in Social Work practice, with a signs of safety based approach, and clear personal development opportunities for the right candidates. What will you be doing? You will provide leadership to your team, who will consist of each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. You will be responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads effectively to ensure the care of the child is paramount, whilst also ensuring you develop your team to provide an effective and efficient service. The right candidate will have responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved. About you The right candidate will be a qualified Social Worker, with current Social Work England registration, and ideally with a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. You will have the ability to manage a team and ensure development and performance issues are addressed though support and coaching. You will have previous budgetary control experience, ICT skills and the ability to represent the service at a more senior level if required. About us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. Attached documents: TM Accessible JD.pdf - Team Manager We regret that we are not accepting any overseas applications at this time.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Team Manager - Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 2 Day Induction Programme 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues) Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Local government Pension Scheme Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme Employee Discount Scheme 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years' service Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days Employee Assistance Programme Monthly quality supervision SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) About the role We are seeking a Social Work Team Manager, with current Social Work England registration, and previous leadership experience in a similar role. Duty and assessment is the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people in Northamptonshire. Professionals from a range of services that have contact with children, young people, their families and carers, collaborate to ensure immediate and prompt responses; their combined knowledge and expertise keeping children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. With a rotating duty element, the team works at pace, completing robust short-term quality assessments of need, ensuring the right service provision is in place. Skilled social workers in these teams are friendly and confident professionals, who are able to work collaboratively to very tight deadlines, and ensure the child's voice is evident throughout. There are 6 teams within DAAT, each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. We collaborate with other professionals to ensure immediate and prompt responses. Their combined knowledge and expertise keep children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. We are supporting excellence in Social Work practice, with a signs of safety based approach, and clear personal development opportunities for the right candidates. What will you be doing? You will provide leadership to your team, who will consist of each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. You will be responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads effectively to ensure the care of the child is paramount, whilst also ensuring you develop your team to provide an effective and efficient service. The right candidate will have responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved. About you The right candidate will be a qualified Social Worker, with current Social Work England registration, and ideally with a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. You will have the ability to manage a team and ensure development and performance issues are addressed though support and coaching. You will have previous budgetary control experience, ICT skills and the ability to represent the service at a more senior level if required. About us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. Attached documents: TM Accessible JD.pdf - Team Manager We regret that we are not accepting any overseas applications at this time.
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 600+ reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to take on a new locum role. Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: Locum ongoing contract Pay Rate: £25 per hour (assignment rate) Benefits of working with us: Fully online and paperless registration service Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable) Exclusive access to roles that aren t available with other agencies; NHSBT, The Home Office and Vaccination Centres (private and public) are just some of the projects we ve recently recruited to. £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped T&Cs apply) Registration body costs covered based on length of service (T&Cs apply) Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us Clinical governance and revalidation support from an in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years experience Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience within the healthcare sector Daily payroll and in-house payroll system Duties of the Occupational Therapist: To be main point of contact within Gateway. To work as part of the Gateway team performing comprehensive triage functions in line with Trusted Assessor Model. To provide specialist advise to referrer. To liaise with service users waiting to establish current presentation, give advice and formulate management / safety plans whilst waiting for specialist team s assessment/intervention. To support the delivery of a high quality link worker provision into primary care, secondary mental health services, social care partners , community based resources and voluntary sector.This will include providing consultation and training to staff in a range of agencies in relation to the mental and emotional well-being of individuals experiencing severe / enduring mental health conditions. To support the Gateway/Team Operational Lead in the delivery of the service, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators. To support the learning and development of new team members, students , Newly qualified, junior staff members when required Maintaining accurate and timely records. Ensuring legal requirements and subsequent amendments underpinning Children and Adult care are adhered to. To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policies and protocol and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines. Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision and improvement. Requirements of the Occupational Therapist: Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Recent UK experience working as an Occupational Therapist Recent NHS experience Registered with the HCPC Contact: This Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Alex Blackwell; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Band 5 Occupational Therapists aswell as Band 6 & 7 as we have multiple vacancies that could be suitable. NHS experience is very desirable for many of our jobs. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Occupational Therapy role as we need to meet our clients requirements. 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 you work placement.
Mar 23, 2024
Contractor
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 600+ reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to take on a new locum role. Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: Locum ongoing contract Pay Rate: £25 per hour (assignment rate) Benefits of working with us: Fully online and paperless registration service Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable) Exclusive access to roles that aren t available with other agencies; NHSBT, The Home Office and Vaccination Centres (private and public) are just some of the projects we ve recently recruited to. £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped T&Cs apply) Registration body costs covered based on length of service (T&Cs apply) Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us Clinical governance and revalidation support from an in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years experience Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience within the healthcare sector Daily payroll and in-house payroll system Duties of the Occupational Therapist: To be main point of contact within Gateway. To work as part of the Gateway team performing comprehensive triage functions in line with Trusted Assessor Model. To provide specialist advise to referrer. To liaise with service users waiting to establish current presentation, give advice and formulate management / safety plans whilst waiting for specialist team s assessment/intervention. To support the delivery of a high quality link worker provision into primary care, secondary mental health services, social care partners , community based resources and voluntary sector.This will include providing consultation and training to staff in a range of agencies in relation to the mental and emotional well-being of individuals experiencing severe / enduring mental health conditions. To support the Gateway/Team Operational Lead in the delivery of the service, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators. To support the learning and development of new team members, students , Newly qualified, junior staff members when required Maintaining accurate and timely records. Ensuring legal requirements and subsequent amendments underpinning Children and Adult care are adhered to. To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policies and protocol and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines. Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision and improvement. Requirements of the Occupational Therapist: Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Recent UK experience working as an Occupational Therapist Recent NHS experience Registered with the HCPC Contact: This Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Alex Blackwell; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Band 5 Occupational Therapists aswell as Band 6 & 7 as we have multiple vacancies that could be suitable. NHS experience is very desirable for many of our jobs. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Occupational Therapy role as we need to meet our clients requirements. 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 you work placement.
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Social Worker - Care Experienced Children's Team Job description Full time & Part time contracts available Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development? Bridgend County Borough Council offer great opportunities to further your social work career. We want Social Workers to join us to assess and support the children and families across the county borough. We have recently completed a restructure to provide an even wider range of pathways for children who are care experienced. As a result of the restructure, four smaller case management teams have been created and will be underpinned by a strengths based approach within a collaborative and supportive environment. We are currently recruiting for Social Workers who will be based within our new Care Experienced Children's Team that works with care experienced children post care proceedings and young people up until the age of 16 years old. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to children with disabilities and young people aged 16 and over who are entitled to leaving care services. Our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) went live in April 2018. This service incorporates both the requirements of the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 alongside safeguarding our most vulnerable children and adults. In 2020 Children's Social Care launched the outcome focused approach social work model which underpins all of our practice in Bridgend County Borough. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. We would love to hear from both experienced Social Workers and those in their first two years of service. If successful you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. As well as this, you will be able to further your career with both developmental and promotional opportunities. Our programme of support for newly qualified social workers won the 'Developing a Confident and Sustainable Workforce' award in the 2018 Social Care Wales accolades. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer. For further information on working as a qualified Social Worker in Bridgend, please contact Sian Williams You will receive a £5,000 Market Supplement and a relocation package up to £8,000 will be considered for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 03 April 2024 Job Description and Person Specification Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Social Worker - Care Experienced Children's Team Job description Full time & Part time contracts available Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development? Bridgend County Borough Council offer great opportunities to further your social work career. We want Social Workers to join us to assess and support the children and families across the county borough. We have recently completed a restructure to provide an even wider range of pathways for children who are care experienced. As a result of the restructure, four smaller case management teams have been created and will be underpinned by a strengths based approach within a collaborative and supportive environment. We are currently recruiting for Social Workers who will be based within our new Care Experienced Children's Team that works with care experienced children post care proceedings and young people up until the age of 16 years old. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to children with disabilities and young people aged 16 and over who are entitled to leaving care services. Our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) went live in April 2018. This service incorporates both the requirements of the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 alongside safeguarding our most vulnerable children and adults. In 2020 Children's Social Care launched the outcome focused approach social work model which underpins all of our practice in Bridgend County Borough. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. We would love to hear from both experienced Social Workers and those in their first two years of service. If successful you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. As well as this, you will be able to further your career with both developmental and promotional opportunities. Our programme of support for newly qualified social workers won the 'Developing a Confident and Sustainable Workforce' award in the 2018 Social Care Wales accolades. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer. For further information on working as a qualified Social Worker in Bridgend, please contact Sian Williams You will receive a £5,000 Market Supplement and a relocation package up to £8,000 will be considered for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 03 April 2024 Job Description and Person Specification Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Adult Social Workers Job Description Salary up to £45,442 per annum (depending on experience) Up to £10,000 relocation package £2,000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers, Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. For experienced Social Workers new to Norfolk County Council we promise to try and match or better your existing salary, providing its in the spectrum of the grade advertised. A half-day of protected time per month for continuing professional development and training Norfolk - opportunities countywide Join our teams Who Cares? We do. Are you a qualified and registered Social Worker? Are you looking to make a positive difference to those living in Norfolk? If so, joining us in Adult Social Services could be the right move for you. We have opportunities available for social workers at all levels, including a fantastic Assessed and supported year of employment programme (ASYE) for newly qualified social workers. You can find out more about the ASYE here . There are lots of reasons to join Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services. These include working in urban, rural and coastal communities, working in a strength-based way, putting the person at the centre of the process, and our local Teaching Partnership, which offers opportunities for further development and progression. We've made some forward-thinking changes to make Norfolk County Council an even better place for our social workers to work. We've embraced new ways of working so our social workers can take advantage of great technology and work where they need to. We've created a collaborative environment with strong working relationships with health professionals and partners to achieve better outcomes for the adults we support. At the core of everything we do is excellent social work. Our 'Living well' approach is person-centred, based around a 3-conversation model, which lets our social workers get alongside people to help them live their lives as independently as possible. And our superb support culture means social workers can really thrive, with help, advice and support on hand when needed from managers, and great opportunities for career development, wherever you are on your social work journey. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. You can listen our colleagues speak about the support received from the service and their peers after experiencing secondary trauma at work: Listen here What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We offer an excellent relocation package to support your move to Norfolk and a real focus on health and well-being to provide a work life balance that works for you. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. You'll also work in the beautiful county of Norfolk with over 90 miles of stunning coastline, the unique Norfolk Broads, great shopping and culture, and amazing wildlife to name a few of the benefits of living here. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. Before you apply see the full job description and person specification in the below link - this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. Job Description and Person Specification For further information, or to arrange an informal conversation about opportunities within Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services, please contact or . Applications will be reviewed as and when received, you do not need to wait until the closing date. Closing date: 2nd April 2024 at 23:59
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Adult Social Workers Job Description Salary up to £45,442 per annum (depending on experience) Up to £10,000 relocation package £2,000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers, Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. For experienced Social Workers new to Norfolk County Council we promise to try and match or better your existing salary, providing its in the spectrum of the grade advertised. A half-day of protected time per month for continuing professional development and training Norfolk - opportunities countywide Join our teams Who Cares? We do. Are you a qualified and registered Social Worker? Are you looking to make a positive difference to those living in Norfolk? If so, joining us in Adult Social Services could be the right move for you. We have opportunities available for social workers at all levels, including a fantastic Assessed and supported year of employment programme (ASYE) for newly qualified social workers. You can find out more about the ASYE here . There are lots of reasons to join Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services. These include working in urban, rural and coastal communities, working in a strength-based way, putting the person at the centre of the process, and our local Teaching Partnership, which offers opportunities for further development and progression. We've made some forward-thinking changes to make Norfolk County Council an even better place for our social workers to work. We've embraced new ways of working so our social workers can take advantage of great technology and work where they need to. We've created a collaborative environment with strong working relationships with health professionals and partners to achieve better outcomes for the adults we support. At the core of everything we do is excellent social work. Our 'Living well' approach is person-centred, based around a 3-conversation model, which lets our social workers get alongside people to help them live their lives as independently as possible. And our superb support culture means social workers can really thrive, with help, advice and support on hand when needed from managers, and great opportunities for career development, wherever you are on your social work journey. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. You can listen our colleagues speak about the support received from the service and their peers after experiencing secondary trauma at work: Listen here What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We offer an excellent relocation package to support your move to Norfolk and a real focus on health and well-being to provide a work life balance that works for you. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. You'll also work in the beautiful county of Norfolk with over 90 miles of stunning coastline, the unique Norfolk Broads, great shopping and culture, and amazing wildlife to name a few of the benefits of living here. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. Before you apply see the full job description and person specification in the below link - this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. Job Description and Person Specification For further information, or to arrange an informal conversation about opportunities within Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services, please contact or . Applications will be reviewed as and when received, you do not need to wait until the closing date. Closing date: 2nd April 2024 at 23:59
Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Family Solutions Plus) Working together to help Children, young people, and families to thrive. Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together , our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We're seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ' daring to do it differently' , as we continue to strive to do better. In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we do our very best to help children, young people, and families to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with. This includes the successful operation of our transformational model Family Solutions Plus (FSP) . About the role We've transformed the way we help our frontline social workers get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with. We do this through manageable caseloads, great management support, reflective supervision, continual professional development in a learning environment, and unwavering focus on your wellbeing, so that you can always bring your best self to the children you support. "Implementing the FSP Model has been a welcome change to the work that we do . as a social worker, it has allowed me to feel that I am not working alone. It has reinvigorated the work that I do and brought better support to families." Senior Practitioner, Family Solutions Plus Learn more about what we're doing: About Families Solutions Plus Working for OCC Children's Services We are looking for Newly Qualified Social Workers, Qualified Social Workers, Assistant Team Manager, & Team Managers to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it's a really exciting time to join us! As part of our team, you will: Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach. Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need. Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development. Hold a manageable caseload of no more than 18 children as an experienced social worker, to ensure that you have the time you need to spend with the children and families you are working with. Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions. About you We would like to hear from you if you are Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals' qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do. Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills. Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council's vision. Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement Benefits Competitive salary from £39,745-£46,464. Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7. Range of family friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Explore more here To apply, please follow the link to our advert, or forward your CV across to
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Family Solutions Plus) Working together to help Children, young people, and families to thrive. Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together , our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We're seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ' daring to do it differently' , as we continue to strive to do better. In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we do our very best to help children, young people, and families to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with. This includes the successful operation of our transformational model Family Solutions Plus (FSP) . About the role We've transformed the way we help our frontline social workers get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with. We do this through manageable caseloads, great management support, reflective supervision, continual professional development in a learning environment, and unwavering focus on your wellbeing, so that you can always bring your best self to the children you support. "Implementing the FSP Model has been a welcome change to the work that we do . as a social worker, it has allowed me to feel that I am not working alone. It has reinvigorated the work that I do and brought better support to families." Senior Practitioner, Family Solutions Plus Learn more about what we're doing: About Families Solutions Plus Working for OCC Children's Services We are looking for Newly Qualified Social Workers, Qualified Social Workers, Assistant Team Manager, & Team Managers to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it's a really exciting time to join us! As part of our team, you will: Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach. Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need. Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development. Hold a manageable caseload of no more than 18 children as an experienced social worker, to ensure that you have the time you need to spend with the children and families you are working with. Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions. About you We would like to hear from you if you are Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals' qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do. Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills. Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council's vision. Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement Benefits Competitive salary from £39,745-£46,464. Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7. Range of family friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Explore more here To apply, please follow the link to our advert, or forward your CV across to
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, youll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. Well look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means youll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Youll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, youll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If youd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, youll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. Well look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means youll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Youll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, youll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If youd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, youll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. Well look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means youll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Youll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, youll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If youd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, youll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. Well look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means youll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), youll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Youll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, youll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If youd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team We are offering a £3000 annual market supplement for this role! Are you a Social Worker or Senior Practitioner looking for a new challenge in a varied and exciting role? We're seeking experienced Senior Practitioners excited to amplify their impact alongside our team of professionals, and Social Workers bursting with enthusiasm and eager to step into their next challenge. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll dive into a world of endless possibilities, collaborating with children in need, those under protection plans, and within our child in care frameworks. As part of your role you will champion exceptional outcomes for every child under our care. For further information about this role, please contact the hiring manager Mark Hill by email for an informal discussion. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. At AfC you will also have access to annual market supplement for selected roles access to free parking at your main place of work 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after four years with bank holidays in addition local government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) hybrid working, enabling you to work from home, office or the community, with access to the technology and equipment to support you working with a wide range of families from diverse backgrounds with different presenting issues travel assistance package for business use, including car and cycle mileage reimbursement, annual season ticket loan or business Oyster cards a minimum of 12 protected Development Days each year for all staff support and recognition from a stable senior leadership team with an open door culture managers who recognise complexity of cases and load, value hard work, provide reassurance, build confidence and facilitate career development and progression opportunities a huge range of additional professional development opportunities as part of our regional Social Work Teaching Partnership About you The successful candidate will have the following: educated to a degree level with the relevant social work qualification appropriate understanding of statutory legislation social Work England registration completion of ASYE About the role This role promises excitement around every corner as you navigate the intricacies of supporting children in need, ensuring their safety, and nurturing their potential. The Children with Disabilities Team works with children from the initial referral through to adult services if required. The successful candidates duties will include: assessing the needs of children with disabilities and their families developing individualised plans, and chairing meetings to ensure plans are on track in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the child's life use a range of interventions and skills to engage children, young people and their families in working towards the objectives of their individual care plans and ensuring that the we hear the voice of the child development and implementation of projects as supported by Head of Service contributing to the supporting of students on placement, and newly qualified staff (some opportunity to complete Practice Educators Course/other relevant training) being a link person for one of our local specialist schools
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team We are offering a £3000 annual market supplement for this role! Are you a Social Worker or Senior Practitioner looking for a new challenge in a varied and exciting role? We're seeking experienced Senior Practitioners excited to amplify their impact alongside our team of professionals, and Social Workers bursting with enthusiasm and eager to step into their next challenge. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll dive into a world of endless possibilities, collaborating with children in need, those under protection plans, and within our child in care frameworks. As part of your role you will champion exceptional outcomes for every child under our care. For further information about this role, please contact the hiring manager Mark Hill by email for an informal discussion. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. At AfC you will also have access to annual market supplement for selected roles access to free parking at your main place of work 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after four years with bank holidays in addition local government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) hybrid working, enabling you to work from home, office or the community, with access to the technology and equipment to support you working with a wide range of families from diverse backgrounds with different presenting issues travel assistance package for business use, including car and cycle mileage reimbursement, annual season ticket loan or business Oyster cards a minimum of 12 protected Development Days each year for all staff support and recognition from a stable senior leadership team with an open door culture managers who recognise complexity of cases and load, value hard work, provide reassurance, build confidence and facilitate career development and progression opportunities a huge range of additional professional development opportunities as part of our regional Social Work Teaching Partnership About you The successful candidate will have the following: educated to a degree level with the relevant social work qualification appropriate understanding of statutory legislation social Work England registration completion of ASYE About the role This role promises excitement around every corner as you navigate the intricacies of supporting children in need, ensuring their safety, and nurturing their potential. The Children with Disabilities Team works with children from the initial referral through to adult services if required. The successful candidates duties will include: assessing the needs of children with disabilities and their families developing individualised plans, and chairing meetings to ensure plans are on track in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the child's life use a range of interventions and skills to engage children, young people and their families in working towards the objectives of their individual care plans and ensuring that the we hear the voice of the child development and implementation of projects as supported by Head of Service contributing to the supporting of students on placement, and newly qualified staff (some opportunity to complete Practice Educators Course/other relevant training) being a link person for one of our local specialist schools
Experienced Social Workers (Various Teams) Services: Access and Assessment, Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting PO3 £44,862 rising in annual increments to £48,063 pa incl. LW Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid working Can you help positively shape and develop the lives of children in Lambeth? Does the sound of joining a friendly, compassionate, positive, and supportive social work team appeal to you? Would you like to join a council that invest in developing our Social Workers through a clear progression pathway which is aligned with our learning and development training delivered through our ambitious Lambeth Social Care Academy? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! We are looking to recruit full time experienced Social Workers to join our children's social work teams and help play a key role in achieving positive outcomes for children and their families in Lambeth! In return for your hard work, skills, knowledge and experience, you will receive: A competitive starting salary of £44,862 pa that rises to a maximum of £48,063 pa A £1,000 welcome payment, and after 12 months A £1,000 pa market supplement (all Social Work teams) A £1,500 pa retention allowance (Assessment, Safeguarding and Court only) Progression opportunities into team-based Advanced Practitioner, Practice Development and Consultant Social Worker posts (earning up to £51,783 pa) Flexible working opportunities with hybrid working and top of the range technology A manageable caseload (which is below the inner London average) A fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Civic Centre building 27 days of annual leave (rising to 33 days for those with continuous service of more than five years) Access to a comprehensive benefits package Our vision Our Children's Services is delivering against a bold ambition for Lambeth's future, focusing on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. We are dedicated to creating an environment where social work practice can thrive, where Social Workers are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families helps improves their lives. "Lambeth - a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity" Lambeth Borough Plan 2023. In Lambeth we put children and their families at the heart of practice, and practice at the heart of all that we do. Our new Borough Plan has social justice at the centre and a clear vision for improving outcomes for our children and families. We are working at pace to create the conditions for effective social work to flourish and for all our children to receive a good service. We are clear on the challenges we face and have the courage and vision to deliver improvements. Following our inspection in 2022 Ofsted recognised the momentum and investment in Children's Services. We are recruiting qualified social workers for the following teams below: Cooperate Parenting Service Children Looked After Team (CLA) Fostering Team (FT) 16 plus Independence Team (IT) Access and Assessments Service Children Assessment Team (CAT) Safeguarding Service Family Support & Child Protection Team (FSCP) Children with Disabilities Team (CWD) Court Team (CT) About the role You will provide high quality statutory social work services to children, young people and their families/carers to ensure an environment which safeguards and promotes their welfare and enables children wherever possible to remain within their family and community. About you As an Experienced Social Worker, you will provide an environment where your practice will flourish to contribute to positive outcomes for our children and young people. You will work within small friendly teams, have a manageable caseload, and be provided with strong learning resources. You will also receive extra personal support from an advanced practitioner, bespoke learning and development and excellent post-qualifying opportunities through the Lambeth Social Care Academy. Lambeth is on an improvement journey to excellence and your experience will contribute to lasting transformation through team spirit, leading by example and sharing your expertise. To be considered for interview, you will: Have a relevant social work qualification (Social Work England) Have passed your ASYE year (please note we run a separate program for newly qualified Social Workers) Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families Have knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices Be an excellent communicator For an informal chat, please contact Rina Wood, Principal Social Worker by email at . How to apply: Interested? Click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, explicitly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here . We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations. Job Description and Person Specification Recruitment timelines: Closing date: This is a rolling campaign, when we fill all our positions this advert will close. Shortlisting date/s: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing weekly basis Interview date/s: To be confirmed Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment
Mar 20, 2024
Full time
Experienced Social Workers (Various Teams) Services: Access and Assessment, Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting PO3 £44,862 rising in annual increments to £48,063 pa incl. LW Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid working Can you help positively shape and develop the lives of children in Lambeth? Does the sound of joining a friendly, compassionate, positive, and supportive social work team appeal to you? Would you like to join a council that invest in developing our Social Workers through a clear progression pathway which is aligned with our learning and development training delivered through our ambitious Lambeth Social Care Academy? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! We are looking to recruit full time experienced Social Workers to join our children's social work teams and help play a key role in achieving positive outcomes for children and their families in Lambeth! In return for your hard work, skills, knowledge and experience, you will receive: A competitive starting salary of £44,862 pa that rises to a maximum of £48,063 pa A £1,000 welcome payment, and after 12 months A £1,000 pa market supplement (all Social Work teams) A £1,500 pa retention allowance (Assessment, Safeguarding and Court only) Progression opportunities into team-based Advanced Practitioner, Practice Development and Consultant Social Worker posts (earning up to £51,783 pa) Flexible working opportunities with hybrid working and top of the range technology A manageable caseload (which is below the inner London average) A fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Civic Centre building 27 days of annual leave (rising to 33 days for those with continuous service of more than five years) Access to a comprehensive benefits package Our vision Our Children's Services is delivering against a bold ambition for Lambeth's future, focusing on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. We are dedicated to creating an environment where social work practice can thrive, where Social Workers are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families helps improves their lives. "Lambeth - a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity" Lambeth Borough Plan 2023. In Lambeth we put children and their families at the heart of practice, and practice at the heart of all that we do. Our new Borough Plan has social justice at the centre and a clear vision for improving outcomes for our children and families. We are working at pace to create the conditions for effective social work to flourish and for all our children to receive a good service. We are clear on the challenges we face and have the courage and vision to deliver improvements. Following our inspection in 2022 Ofsted recognised the momentum and investment in Children's Services. We are recruiting qualified social workers for the following teams below: Cooperate Parenting Service Children Looked After Team (CLA) Fostering Team (FT) 16 plus Independence Team (IT) Access and Assessments Service Children Assessment Team (CAT) Safeguarding Service Family Support & Child Protection Team (FSCP) Children with Disabilities Team (CWD) Court Team (CT) About the role You will provide high quality statutory social work services to children, young people and their families/carers to ensure an environment which safeguards and promotes their welfare and enables children wherever possible to remain within their family and community. About you As an Experienced Social Worker, you will provide an environment where your practice will flourish to contribute to positive outcomes for our children and young people. You will work within small friendly teams, have a manageable caseload, and be provided with strong learning resources. You will also receive extra personal support from an advanced practitioner, bespoke learning and development and excellent post-qualifying opportunities through the Lambeth Social Care Academy. Lambeth is on an improvement journey to excellence and your experience will contribute to lasting transformation through team spirit, leading by example and sharing your expertise. To be considered for interview, you will: Have a relevant social work qualification (Social Work England) Have passed your ASYE year (please note we run a separate program for newly qualified Social Workers) Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families Have knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices Be an excellent communicator For an informal chat, please contact Rina Wood, Principal Social Worker by email at . How to apply: Interested? Click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, explicitly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here . We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations. Job Description and Person Specification Recruitment timelines: Closing date: This is a rolling campaign, when we fill all our positions this advert will close. Shortlisting date/s: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing weekly basis Interview date/s: To be confirmed Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment
Social Care Vacancies Job Ref: SC/OL-88507 Here at Oldham, we are always looking for ambitious and motivated individuals to join our Children's Social Care teams, which are listed below. When you apply, please state which role or roles you are applying for. Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE): £36,648 - £40,221 per annum (Grade 7) Job Description & Person Specification - NQSW.doc Social Worker: £36,648 - £40,221 per annum (Grade 7) Job Description & Person Specification - G7.doc Senior Social Worker: £40,221 - £44,428 per annum (Grade 8) Job Description & Person Specification - G8.doc Advanced Practitioner: £44,428 - £48,474 per annum (Grade 9) Job Description & Person Specification - AP.docx Team Manager: £48,474 - £51,515 per annum (Grade 10) Job Description & Person Specification - TM.doc Contract: Permanent Salary: see role options above Essential Car user allowance provided. Hours: 36.66 per week Based: Oldham offices with hybrid working available Closing Date: (fortnightly - Sunday evenings) Interview Date: The closing date will be refreshed fortnightly, and shortlisting and interviews will take place each fortnight There's never been a better time to join Children's Social Care at Oldham: In Oldham we have the highest aspirations to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families and to sustain them in their communities. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing our staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families, including reducing caseloads. This has resulted in investment in more teams across a range of service areas and we're now looking for motivated and ambitious individuals who share our aspirations to join us. What do our teams like most about working for us: Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment. Free town centre parking Essential car user allowance of £500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile. Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, currently £90 per year Generous relocation package of up to £8,000 Other generous benefits including: 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5 and 10 years' service Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with 19% employer contributions with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings Discounted gym membership Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more. Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support. Hybrid working Staff recognition and celebration events A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development Clear progression pathways Subject to application See Staff Benefits for more information What's different about working in Oldham: Being home to some of the most diverse communities of any local authority in the country is one of Oldham's greatest strengths and will give you the opportunity to use your breadth of skills. The life experiences and challenges facing our children and families are incredibly varied and require an inclusive response to recognising their unique strengths and supporting them. We continue to embed systemic practice as our practice model with a focus on building relationships with children and families, understanding context and family dynamics, and reflectively learning together. 2024 sees the launch of our new systemic reflective hubs, and our fantastic Social Work Academy continue to offer reflective supervisions and tailored support through an innovative ASYE programme, including a second supported year in employment. Find out more about what our staff say about working for Oldham here Role Overviews: All roles require strong commitment to securing good outcomes for children and operating in an environment that is supportive and targeted towards effective delivery, including identifying and responding appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, ensuring the immediate decision making reflects an analysis of risk and protective factors. Newly Qualified Social Worker: You will have a protected caseload during the ASYE programme, working with families and other professional agencies and services, whilst ensuring the voice of the child is paramount to establish the best possible outcomes in line with systemic practice standards and statutory duties. You will build the skills to work under pressure whilst ensuring practice is child focused. Social Worker: You will be responsible for a caseload, working with families and other professional agencies and services, whilst ensuring the voice of the child is paramount to establish the best possible outcomes in line with systemic practice standards and statutory duties. You must have the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring practice is child focused. Senior Social Worker: You'll work as a member of an experienced team to deliver effective services that promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at various stages of their journey. Advanced Practitioner: You will be responsible for a complex caseload, which will require you to have significant skill and experience in front line social work. A significant part of the role will be to champion practice development by mentoring, guiding, and developing less experienced social workers, and contributing to a highly skilled and effective workforce. You will work closely with the Principal Social Worker to focus on the quality of practice utilising the latest research, theories, and tools to build children and young people's resilience. Team Manager: As a Team Manager in Oldham, you will manage a busy team of social workers to deliver effective services. You will be responsible for the management, supervision, and professional development of the members of your team, ensuring that children and young people's needs are met through quality interventions. What we need from you: To apply for any of these positions we need you to be a qualified, experienced social worker and registered with Social Work England. About Us: About Us: For more information, please visit Leading Oldham to find out more about our fantastic Social Work Academy, and Oldham - A great place to live to understand more about Oldham and where it's heading. Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS and Requires Registration to the DBS Update Service. If successful, you will be required to register to the DBS Update Service to enable the Council to undertake rechecks throughout your employment. The cost to register is £13 and can be claimed back upon commencement to the role but will not be refunded if you do not accept the offer of employment. NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate). Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, those that are carers, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces. For details of how we use your data please see our Privacy Notice Right to Work in the UK from 1st July 2021.doc
Mar 20, 2024
Full time
Social Care Vacancies Job Ref: SC/OL-88507 Here at Oldham, we are always looking for ambitious and motivated individuals to join our Children's Social Care teams, which are listed below. When you apply, please state which role or roles you are applying for. Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE): £36,648 - £40,221 per annum (Grade 7) Job Description & Person Specification - NQSW.doc Social Worker: £36,648 - £40,221 per annum (Grade 7) Job Description & Person Specification - G7.doc Senior Social Worker: £40,221 - £44,428 per annum (Grade 8) Job Description & Person Specification - G8.doc Advanced Practitioner: £44,428 - £48,474 per annum (Grade 9) Job Description & Person Specification - AP.docx Team Manager: £48,474 - £51,515 per annum (Grade 10) Job Description & Person Specification - TM.doc Contract: Permanent Salary: see role options above Essential Car user allowance provided. Hours: 36.66 per week Based: Oldham offices with hybrid working available Closing Date: (fortnightly - Sunday evenings) Interview Date: The closing date will be refreshed fortnightly, and shortlisting and interviews will take place each fortnight There's never been a better time to join Children's Social Care at Oldham: In Oldham we have the highest aspirations to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families and to sustain them in their communities. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing our staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families, including reducing caseloads. This has resulted in investment in more teams across a range of service areas and we're now looking for motivated and ambitious individuals who share our aspirations to join us. What do our teams like most about working for us: Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment. Free town centre parking Essential car user allowance of £500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile. Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, currently £90 per year Generous relocation package of up to £8,000 Other generous benefits including: 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5 and 10 years' service Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with 19% employer contributions with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings Discounted gym membership Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more. Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support. Hybrid working Staff recognition and celebration events A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development Clear progression pathways Subject to application See Staff Benefits for more information What's different about working in Oldham: Being home to some of the most diverse communities of any local authority in the country is one of Oldham's greatest strengths and will give you the opportunity to use your breadth of skills. The life experiences and challenges facing our children and families are incredibly varied and require an inclusive response to recognising their unique strengths and supporting them. We continue to embed systemic practice as our practice model with a focus on building relationships with children and families, understanding context and family dynamics, and reflectively learning together. 2024 sees the launch of our new systemic reflective hubs, and our fantastic Social Work Academy continue to offer reflective supervisions and tailored support through an innovative ASYE programme, including a second supported year in employment. Find out more about what our staff say about working for Oldham here Role Overviews: All roles require strong commitment to securing good outcomes for children and operating in an environment that is supportive and targeted towards effective delivery, including identifying and responding appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, ensuring the immediate decision making reflects an analysis of risk and protective factors. Newly Qualified Social Worker: You will have a protected caseload during the ASYE programme, working with families and other professional agencies and services, whilst ensuring the voice of the child is paramount to establish the best possible outcomes in line with systemic practice standards and statutory duties. You will build the skills to work under pressure whilst ensuring practice is child focused. Social Worker: You will be responsible for a caseload, working with families and other professional agencies and services, whilst ensuring the voice of the child is paramount to establish the best possible outcomes in line with systemic practice standards and statutory duties. You must have the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring practice is child focused. Senior Social Worker: You'll work as a member of an experienced team to deliver effective services that promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at various stages of their journey. Advanced Practitioner: You will be responsible for a complex caseload, which will require you to have significant skill and experience in front line social work. A significant part of the role will be to champion practice development by mentoring, guiding, and developing less experienced social workers, and contributing to a highly skilled and effective workforce. You will work closely with the Principal Social Worker to focus on the quality of practice utilising the latest research, theories, and tools to build children and young people's resilience. Team Manager: As a Team Manager in Oldham, you will manage a busy team of social workers to deliver effective services. You will be responsible for the management, supervision, and professional development of the members of your team, ensuring that children and young people's needs are met through quality interventions. What we need from you: To apply for any of these positions we need you to be a qualified, experienced social worker and registered with Social Work England. About Us: About Us: For more information, please visit Leading Oldham to find out more about our fantastic Social Work Academy, and Oldham - A great place to live to understand more about Oldham and where it's heading. Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS and Requires Registration to the DBS Update Service. If successful, you will be required to register to the DBS Update Service to enable the Council to undertake rechecks throughout your employment. The cost to register is £13 and can be claimed back upon commencement to the role but will not be refunded if you do not accept the offer of employment. NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate). Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, those that are carers, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces. For details of how we use your data please see our Privacy Notice Right to Work in the UK from 1st July 2021.doc
Social Worker Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together , our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We're seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ' daring to do it differently' , as we continue to strive to do better. In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshire's residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strength's-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision. This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them. It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we can't do it alone - our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we're doing a good job, we don't stand still - we're ambitious and we're always striving to do better; it's in our DNA. About the role and team We're transforming the way we help our frontline social workers support our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with. We do this through our commitment of strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training and manageable caseloads, so that you can bring your best self to the people you work with. We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Social Workers and Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it's a really exciting time to join us! Our Social Workers work alongside Occupational Therapists within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and will: Empower people in your community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their independence. Utilise a strength-based approach to promote people's wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary. About you You are Driven to do it differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader who has the passion to promote people's strengths to gain the best outcomes for people. Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals' qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do with a commitment to human rights and social justice, and with your strong communication skills you will work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. Always learning, to continuously develop your skills and knowledge in theory and case law. Passionate about following the professional standards of SWE with a commitment to continue your professional development. Rewards and benefits Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to 'buy' additional days Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer's contribution of up to 19.9% Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy) Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner. Learn more here: Our benefits Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk Are you a passionate qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist 'returning' into Adult Social Care? Are you keen to resume practicing, but need some support to re-register with Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? If so, we would also like to hear from you. To apply, please follow the link to our advert, or forward your CV across to
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Social Worker Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together , our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We're seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ' daring to do it differently' , as we continue to strive to do better. In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshire's residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strength's-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision. This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them. It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we can't do it alone - our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we're doing a good job, we don't stand still - we're ambitious and we're always striving to do better; it's in our DNA. About the role and team We're transforming the way we help our frontline social workers support our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with. We do this through our commitment of strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training and manageable caseloads, so that you can bring your best self to the people you work with. We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Social Workers and Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it's a really exciting time to join us! Our Social Workers work alongside Occupational Therapists within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and will: Empower people in your community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their independence. Utilise a strength-based approach to promote people's wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary. About you You are Driven to do it differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader who has the passion to promote people's strengths to gain the best outcomes for people. Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals' qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do with a commitment to human rights and social justice, and with your strong communication skills you will work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. Always learning, to continuously develop your skills and knowledge in theory and case law. Passionate about following the professional standards of SWE with a commitment to continue your professional development. Rewards and benefits Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to 'buy' additional days Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer's contribution of up to 19.9% Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy) Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner. Learn more here: Our benefits Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk Are you a passionate qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist 'returning' into Adult Social Care? Are you keen to resume practicing, but need some support to re-register with Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? If so, we would also like to hear from you. To apply, please follow the link to our advert, or forward your CV across to
£19.85 per hour ABOUT THE ROLEA Golden Hello is just one of the ways we ll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. As a Unit Nurse Manager at a Barchester care home, you ll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We ll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means you ll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you ll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Unit Nurse Manager, you ll need to be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You ll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you ll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: • A £2000 Golden Hello • Free learning and development• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts• Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes• Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you d like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. Terms and conditions apply
Sep 18, 2022
Full time
£19.85 per hour ABOUT THE ROLEA Golden Hello is just one of the ways we ll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. As a Unit Nurse Manager at a Barchester care home, you ll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We ll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means you ll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you ll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Unit Nurse Manager, you ll need to be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You ll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you ll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: • A £2000 Golden Hello • Free learning and development• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts• Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes• Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you d like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. Terms and conditions apply
£19.85 per hour ABOUT THE ROLEA Golden Hello is just one of the ways we ll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. As a Unit Nurse Manager at a Barchester care home, you ll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We ll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means you ll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you ll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Unit Nurse Manager, you ll need to be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You ll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you ll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: • A £2000 Golden Hello • Free learning and development• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts• Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes• Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you d like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. Terms and conditions apply
Sep 18, 2022
Full time
£19.85 per hour ABOUT THE ROLEA Golden Hello is just one of the ways we ll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. As a Unit Nurse Manager at a Barchester care home, you ll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We ll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents needs. This means you ll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you ll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Unit Nurse Manager, you ll need to be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You ll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you ll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: • A £2000 Golden Hello • Free learning and development• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts• Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes• Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you d like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. Terms and conditions apply
Vision for Education - Manchester
Manchester, Lancashire
Teachers of Art Secondary KS3 and KS4 Specialists needed Central Manchester and surrounding areas Pay - Supply rate (dependent on experience, training or qualifications) Book your video interview today! The role - We're looking for newly qualified and experienced Teachers of Art who can offer KS3, KS4 and/or KS5 cover to assist us with short-term and long-term assignments across a variety of schools in Manchester. Place of work - We work with the majority of Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Colleges across the Greater Manchester region and further afield for those who may be happy to travel. Those areas include Manchester, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, East Lancashire, Wigan, Salford, Warrington, Cheshire, Buxton, Trafford and Stockport. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are; Be a passionate and innovative Teacher of Art with KS3, KS4 and/ or KS5 exprience. Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a Post 14 Qualification with QTLS. Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of secondary teachers who put children at the heart of everything they do. Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons. Have very high expectations of students and staff alike. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. How to apply If you are a Teacher of Art who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Secondary team on (phone number removed). Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. #visionsecondary
Sep 09, 2021
Seasonal
Teachers of Art Secondary KS3 and KS4 Specialists needed Central Manchester and surrounding areas Pay - Supply rate (dependent on experience, training or qualifications) Book your video interview today! The role - We're looking for newly qualified and experienced Teachers of Art who can offer KS3, KS4 and/or KS5 cover to assist us with short-term and long-term assignments across a variety of schools in Manchester. Place of work - We work with the majority of Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Colleges across the Greater Manchester region and further afield for those who may be happy to travel. Those areas include Manchester, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, East Lancashire, Wigan, Salford, Warrington, Cheshire, Buxton, Trafford and Stockport. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are; Be a passionate and innovative Teacher of Art with KS3, KS4 and/ or KS5 exprience. Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a Post 14 Qualification with QTLS. Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of secondary teachers who put children at the heart of everything they do. Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons. Have very high expectations of students and staff alike. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. How to apply If you are a Teacher of Art who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Secondary team on (phone number removed). Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. #visionsecondary