Senior Support Worker - Children's - Ipswich Your new company Hays are proud to be working on behalf of a reputable organisation in Ipswich who due to growth are recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join their team. This organisation provide care and support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Your new role This role will involve supporting children in a small residential setting with everyday life. This will involve promoting independence, assisting and prompting with personal care, emotional care, building relationships with service users and staff, and reading and writing care plans and risk assessments. You will also be involved in taking these children out into the community and supporting with them with activities to build on their social skills. As a Senior, you will be responsible for supervising staff and overseeing the management of the home. You will also be responsible for providing medication. What you'll need to succeed You MUST have experience in the Social Care sector, supporting children in a residential setting. You must also be a passionate and caring individual and able to commit to different shift types and to be able to work under pressure. As this is a Senior role, you must have experience in the Sector for a minimum of 2 years and hold a NVQ Level 2 or 3. You must also be living and have right to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorships in this role. What you'll get in return A competitive salary of up to £31,000 depending on experience. Working for a company who provide internal training and career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Senior Support Worker - Children's - Ipswich Your new company Hays are proud to be working on behalf of a reputable organisation in Ipswich who due to growth are recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join their team. This organisation provide care and support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Your new role This role will involve supporting children in a small residential setting with everyday life. This will involve promoting independence, assisting and prompting with personal care, emotional care, building relationships with service users and staff, and reading and writing care plans and risk assessments. You will also be involved in taking these children out into the community and supporting with them with activities to build on their social skills. As a Senior, you will be responsible for supervising staff and overseeing the management of the home. You will also be responsible for providing medication. What you'll need to succeed You MUST have experience in the Social Care sector, supporting children in a residential setting. You must also be a passionate and caring individual and able to commit to different shift types and to be able to work under pressure. As this is a Senior role, you must have experience in the Sector for a minimum of 2 years and hold a NVQ Level 2 or 3. You must also be living and have right to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorships in this role. What you'll get in return A competitive salary of up to £31,000 depending on experience. Working for a company who provide internal training and career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. (This is a full-time position, part-time applications will be considered). We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker in our growing team in the North West area of Surrey. Runnymede Locality Team is situated in the bustling town centre of Addlestone. We welcome people to join our team and due to a recent change in the team, we have this exciting opportunity available. "In my first week, I was encouraged by how supportive and kind the team were to new staff members. I have been met with a hardworking and dedicated staff team and with the support required from Senior Management. I am looking forward to the continued success of an already strong team and I want to welcome new people to join us." - Alison Yong - newly appointed Team Manager. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Runnymede Locality Team is one of eleven locality teams working across Surrey to support our residents. You will be working in the surrounding areas of Addlestone. Runnymede Locality Team have a passion for development of individuals within the team and promote progression for all staff members. We also have our Surrey Academy for Adult Social Work which ensures that the offer of learning and development to Surrey staff is excellent. We want the people we serve to live good, ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing what matters to them. If people need some support, we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them, and how we can we work together to achieve it. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker, we will put you in the best possible position to assess the social care needs of our service users, providing direct positive intervention to some of our more complex service users and support for their carers. Within this role, you will be expected to provide support and supervision to staff. With mentoring and support from our frontline managers and experienced colleagues, we will enable you to become the best social worker you can be. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England. Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012 Safeguarding knowledge as well as knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting Substantial post qualification professional experience as a Social Worker Experience in carrying out safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies Commitment to your own professional development You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students. Applicants must hold a Valid Driving Licence to drive in the UK and have access to a car. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28th April 2024 with interviews to follow on 13th May 2024. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. (This is a full-time position, part-time applications will be considered). We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker in our growing team in the North West area of Surrey. Runnymede Locality Team is situated in the bustling town centre of Addlestone. We welcome people to join our team and due to a recent change in the team, we have this exciting opportunity available. "In my first week, I was encouraged by how supportive and kind the team were to new staff members. I have been met with a hardworking and dedicated staff team and with the support required from Senior Management. I am looking forward to the continued success of an already strong team and I want to welcome new people to join us." - Alison Yong - newly appointed Team Manager. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Runnymede Locality Team is one of eleven locality teams working across Surrey to support our residents. You will be working in the surrounding areas of Addlestone. Runnymede Locality Team have a passion for development of individuals within the team and promote progression for all staff members. We also have our Surrey Academy for Adult Social Work which ensures that the offer of learning and development to Surrey staff is excellent. We want the people we serve to live good, ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing what matters to them. If people need some support, we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them, and how we can we work together to achieve it. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker, we will put you in the best possible position to assess the social care needs of our service users, providing direct positive intervention to some of our more complex service users and support for their carers. Within this role, you will be expected to provide support and supervision to staff. With mentoring and support from our frontline managers and experienced colleagues, we will enable you to become the best social worker you can be. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England. Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012 Safeguarding knowledge as well as knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting Substantial post qualification professional experience as a Social Worker Experience in carrying out safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies Commitment to your own professional development You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students. Applicants must hold a Valid Driving Licence to drive in the UK and have access to a car. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28th April 2024 with interviews to follow on 13th May 2024. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Your new company Our client is a large operator of important transport infrastructure in the UK. They balance the economic and social benefits they bring with their responsibility to their people, communities, and the environment. Due to capital expansion projects, they are seeking a Project Procurement Specialist for a period of 3-6 months. You will be working within the Capital Team but reporting to the Head of Procurement. Your new role The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading tenders, negotiations and for Capital Projects across the organisation and developing relationships with external providers and key stakeholders. As part of the Procurement function, you will be accountable for driving value for money, ensuring strong governance and adherence to the frameworks in place. You will be responsible for: Sourcing and Procurement Strategies Pre-contract admin for tenders Delivering value in capital projects You will challenge the business to achieve new levels of success and effectiveness in sourcing and procurement strategies, commercial arrangements, supplier relationships, innovation, and rigour in process and specification challenges. You will have an extremely proactive approach and a passion for delivering exceptional results to the bottom line by working collaboratively with our teams by developing influential and positive relationships across the business. Responsibility for the delivery of financial and non-financial value improvement activities identified in the Procurement business plan specifically within capital categories of: Building M&E Civil Engineering Design Specialist Contractors Establish business requirements with business leads and execute as an active partner by providing innovative solution Full accountability for the procurement contract process, including managing the gateway approval process Be an active champion of Procurement in internal stakeholder meetings Work with the local contracting community to raise the profile of each of the sites as an appealing client Ensuring that department governance & processes are maintained, compliant with agreed internal and external procurement standards and legislationTo identify business supply risks across the Capital Portfolio and ensure appropriate action is taken to manage and mitigate risk What you'll need to succeed Essential: Minimum 5 years' Procurement experience within the construction category, tendering NEC 3 or 4 Construction Frameworks with extensive "hands-on experience" in a similar role in a complex, high-value procurement environment Strong analytical skills and sound judgement Experience of drafting ITT documents and contracts Demonstrable record of strong commercial management and negotiation skills Ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across the business and influence key stakeholders Demonstrated evidence of good communication skills at all levels, including presenting and leading workshops Ability to work on own initiative & perform well under pressure Confidence and credibility to be a lone voice in unpopular situations Desirable: CIPS or RICS Experience of aerospace operations, infrastructure, construction or similar What you'll get in return A competitive hourly rate, a challenging role within a well-known and exciting organisation and experience of project-driven procurement. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Your new company Our client is a large operator of important transport infrastructure in the UK. They balance the economic and social benefits they bring with their responsibility to their people, communities, and the environment. Due to capital expansion projects, they are seeking a Project Procurement Specialist for a period of 3-6 months. You will be working within the Capital Team but reporting to the Head of Procurement. Your new role The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading tenders, negotiations and for Capital Projects across the organisation and developing relationships with external providers and key stakeholders. As part of the Procurement function, you will be accountable for driving value for money, ensuring strong governance and adherence to the frameworks in place. You will be responsible for: Sourcing and Procurement Strategies Pre-contract admin for tenders Delivering value in capital projects You will challenge the business to achieve new levels of success and effectiveness in sourcing and procurement strategies, commercial arrangements, supplier relationships, innovation, and rigour in process and specification challenges. You will have an extremely proactive approach and a passion for delivering exceptional results to the bottom line by working collaboratively with our teams by developing influential and positive relationships across the business. Responsibility for the delivery of financial and non-financial value improvement activities identified in the Procurement business plan specifically within capital categories of: Building M&E Civil Engineering Design Specialist Contractors Establish business requirements with business leads and execute as an active partner by providing innovative solution Full accountability for the procurement contract process, including managing the gateway approval process Be an active champion of Procurement in internal stakeholder meetings Work with the local contracting community to raise the profile of each of the sites as an appealing client Ensuring that department governance & processes are maintained, compliant with agreed internal and external procurement standards and legislationTo identify business supply risks across the Capital Portfolio and ensure appropriate action is taken to manage and mitigate risk What you'll need to succeed Essential: Minimum 5 years' Procurement experience within the construction category, tendering NEC 3 or 4 Construction Frameworks with extensive "hands-on experience" in a similar role in a complex, high-value procurement environment Strong analytical skills and sound judgement Experience of drafting ITT documents and contracts Demonstrable record of strong commercial management and negotiation skills Ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across the business and influence key stakeholders Demonstrated evidence of good communication skills at all levels, including presenting and leading workshops Ability to work on own initiative & perform well under pressure Confidence and credibility to be a lone voice in unpopular situations Desirable: CIPS or RICS Experience of aerospace operations, infrastructure, construction or similar What you'll get in return A competitive hourly rate, a challenging role within a well-known and exciting organisation and experience of project-driven procurement. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Job Title: HOME SUPPORT WORKER Job Number: PEO03832 Grade:GRADE 05 (£25979.00 - £29777.00) About The Service Cardiff benefits from being the capital city of Wales, offering staff the opportunity to work with a highly diverse population with a variety of care and support needs. As the largest local authority in Wales, we support nearly 5000 individuals to live well, offering them a person-centred support structure to ensure they can meet their own needs and outcomes. Adult Community Services is the largest team in Cardiff supporting citizens over the age of 18 with physical disabilities and older people. The teams are made up of community and hospital based Social Workers who offer services for individuals and families from the first time they need support from Adult Social Services throughout their journey with us. Working alongside a wider multi-disciplinary team, including Occupational Therapy teams, Social Work Assistants, Day Centre teams and Health colleagues we find solutions to best support individuals to achieve their outcomes. We have contractual relationships with a wide range of home care providers, offering care and support throughout Cardiff and residential care homes, ensuring that all options can be available to best meet an individual's needs. You will be providing support within the Contact & Assessment Team in Adult Community Services. About the job An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Contact and Assessment team as a Support Worker. Wales vibrant capital city offers you the opportunity to work within the largest and most diverse community in Wales. You will support older adults and adults with physical disabilities in a strength-based way, enabling them to maintain independent living skills following a wellbeing assessment completed by Social Workers and Social Work Assistants. The Contact and Assessment team are committed to supporting people to live fulfilled lives and to remain as independent as possible. As a Support Worker, you will have access to a comprehensive range of training and support to enable you to enhance your professional development. We take the welfare of our staff seriously and we strive to deliver positive working arrangements that support our amazing workforce to feel respected and valued. Cardiff Council also offers some great benefits for staff including: A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days. Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you, including access to office sites throughout the city. Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind. Excellent training and development opportunities Support offered through mentorship and enhanced by management. What We Are Looking For From You We are looking for candidates with demonstrated experience in a caring profession looking to gain further knowledge and experience within Cardiff Council. You will demonstrate knowledge of the care and support needs of older people and adults with physical disabilities. As the successful candidate you will be able to work independently and manage your time. You will have good administrative skills alongside good verbal and written communication skills. You will know when to seek advice and support and how to define professional boundaries and work in an individual focused way. You will be committed to working in a way that promotes equality and inclusion for all our citizens. The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage. We are looking for committed individuals to join our remarkable team. Join us and be inspired by what Cardiff has to offer! Additional information This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. This post is part time and will work 30 hours per week. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. Refer to the Job Description-Personal Specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application, and please note we do not accept a CV as an application for the post. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. Interviews will normally be held on Teams but if you would prefer a face-to-face interview, please let us know. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- • Application Guidance • Applying for jobs with us • Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- • Employee Charter • Recruitment of Ex-Offenders • Privacy Notice Apply today or contact us by email at to arrange a further discussion about this opportunity!
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job Title: HOME SUPPORT WORKER Job Number: PEO03832 Grade:GRADE 05 (£25979.00 - £29777.00) About The Service Cardiff benefits from being the capital city of Wales, offering staff the opportunity to work with a highly diverse population with a variety of care and support needs. As the largest local authority in Wales, we support nearly 5000 individuals to live well, offering them a person-centred support structure to ensure they can meet their own needs and outcomes. Adult Community Services is the largest team in Cardiff supporting citizens over the age of 18 with physical disabilities and older people. The teams are made up of community and hospital based Social Workers who offer services for individuals and families from the first time they need support from Adult Social Services throughout their journey with us. Working alongside a wider multi-disciplinary team, including Occupational Therapy teams, Social Work Assistants, Day Centre teams and Health colleagues we find solutions to best support individuals to achieve their outcomes. We have contractual relationships with a wide range of home care providers, offering care and support throughout Cardiff and residential care homes, ensuring that all options can be available to best meet an individual's needs. You will be providing support within the Contact & Assessment Team in Adult Community Services. About the job An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Contact and Assessment team as a Support Worker. Wales vibrant capital city offers you the opportunity to work within the largest and most diverse community in Wales. You will support older adults and adults with physical disabilities in a strength-based way, enabling them to maintain independent living skills following a wellbeing assessment completed by Social Workers and Social Work Assistants. The Contact and Assessment team are committed to supporting people to live fulfilled lives and to remain as independent as possible. As a Support Worker, you will have access to a comprehensive range of training and support to enable you to enhance your professional development. We take the welfare of our staff seriously and we strive to deliver positive working arrangements that support our amazing workforce to feel respected and valued. Cardiff Council also offers some great benefits for staff including: A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days. Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you, including access to office sites throughout the city. Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind. Excellent training and development opportunities Support offered through mentorship and enhanced by management. What We Are Looking For From You We are looking for candidates with demonstrated experience in a caring profession looking to gain further knowledge and experience within Cardiff Council. You will demonstrate knowledge of the care and support needs of older people and adults with physical disabilities. As the successful candidate you will be able to work independently and manage your time. You will have good administrative skills alongside good verbal and written communication skills. You will know when to seek advice and support and how to define professional boundaries and work in an individual focused way. You will be committed to working in a way that promotes equality and inclusion for all our citizens. The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage. We are looking for committed individuals to join our remarkable team. Join us and be inspired by what Cardiff has to offer! Additional information This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. This post is part time and will work 30 hours per week. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. Refer to the Job Description-Personal Specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application, and please note we do not accept a CV as an application for the post. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. Interviews will normally be held on Teams but if you would prefer a face-to-face interview, please let us know. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- • Application Guidance • Applying for jobs with us • Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- • Employee Charter • Recruitment of Ex-Offenders • Privacy Notice Apply today or contact us by email at to arrange a further discussion about this opportunity!
Support Worker Job Description Salary: £22,893 - £24,702 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Wiltshire Support at Home - Your home, Our Support, Your Independence If you are passionate about making a real difference to people's lives and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within, offering extensive training, progression and diploma opportunities available. Wiltshire Support at Home offers short-term service for hospital discharges and individuals needing support at home, as part of a rapid response. Their crucial role includes preventing, reducing, and delaying the necessity for long-term care. The service aids those recently discharged from the hospital or under the care of the Rapid Response Service, providing short to mid-term homecare support to promote independence. We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your caring and friendly attitude. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of our vision to work with people in the community to live the best life they can! Successful applicants will receive a welcome payment of £1300 (subject to tax and NI) for your integral role in reducing flow pressure on hospitals. You will receive £650 upon starting and a further £650 upon successful completion of your probation. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Lucy Tomes, Senior Support Worker, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Support Worker Job Description Salary: £22,893 - £24,702 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Wiltshire Support at Home - Your home, Our Support, Your Independence If you are passionate about making a real difference to people's lives and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within, offering extensive training, progression and diploma opportunities available. Wiltshire Support at Home offers short-term service for hospital discharges and individuals needing support at home, as part of a rapid response. Their crucial role includes preventing, reducing, and delaying the necessity for long-term care. The service aids those recently discharged from the hospital or under the care of the Rapid Response Service, providing short to mid-term homecare support to promote independence. We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your caring and friendly attitude. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of our vision to work with people in the community to live the best life they can! Successful applicants will receive a welcome payment of £1300 (subject to tax and NI) for your integral role in reducing flow pressure on hospitals. You will receive £650 upon starting and a further £650 upon successful completion of your probation. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Lucy Tomes, Senior Support Worker, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Support Worker Job Description Salary: £23,893 - £24,702 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Respite Service - Promoting Health, Ensuring Care We are passionate about our community and take pride in our work. We encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - through trust and respect, empowering people to develop skills, collaborate and innovate to find solutions, be open, take responsibility, to listen and learn. Salisbury Respite service At Bradbury House we provide short breaks away from the family home supporting customers, enabling them to take part in meaningful community focused activities or activities. We work with families, paid and unpaid carers to ensure that they are also involved and listened to, we will support the customer in the most appropriate way to enable them to maximise their independence. We will provide regular training opportunities to support you in this role and you will be supported to undertake a 26-week probationary period with regular meetings throughout this period to monitor progress. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Mercedes Cass, Registered Manager, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Support Worker Job Description Salary: £23,893 - £24,702 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Respite Service - Promoting Health, Ensuring Care We are passionate about our community and take pride in our work. We encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - through trust and respect, empowering people to develop skills, collaborate and innovate to find solutions, be open, take responsibility, to listen and learn. Salisbury Respite service At Bradbury House we provide short breaks away from the family home supporting customers, enabling them to take part in meaningful community focused activities or activities. We work with families, paid and unpaid carers to ensure that they are also involved and listened to, we will support the customer in the most appropriate way to enable them to maximise their independence. We will provide regular training opportunities to support you in this role and you will be supported to undertake a 26-week probationary period with regular meetings throughout this period to monitor progress. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Mercedes Cass, Registered Manager, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Candidates must hold a level 3 in Children's and Young Peoples workforce qualification for this role A full UK driving licence is needed for this role Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a children's Residential Support Worker to join our team. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. At Horizon, we believe that each young person is unique and should be enabled to feel confident about their future, no matter what they have been through in life. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. How you'll be rewarded: Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Blue Light Card Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to 2500 per referral! Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave. Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions! Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development. Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support. Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. High quality CPD opportunities. Free eye checks. About the role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills. Providing support with morning routines such as getting ready for school and making sure they have a good breakfast. Preparing evening meals and ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home. Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. INDRes
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Candidates must hold a level 3 in Children's and Young Peoples workforce qualification for this role A full UK driving licence is needed for this role Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a children's Residential Support Worker to join our team. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. At Horizon, we believe that each young person is unique and should be enabled to feel confident about their future, no matter what they have been through in life. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. How you'll be rewarded: Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Blue Light Card Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to 2500 per referral! Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave. Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions! Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development. Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support. Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. High quality CPD opportunities. Free eye checks. About the role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills. Providing support with morning routines such as getting ready for school and making sure they have a good breakfast. Preparing evening meals and ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home. Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. INDRes
Hostel In-Reach Worker Job Type : Fixed Term, Full time 12 months Location: Canterbury, Kent Salary: £24,000 per annum We believe and are committed to providing opportunities to all people including those with 'Lived Experience' we encourage applications from all background including those in recovery from addiction, co-dependency or gambling, have experience of previous offending or homelessness. What you will be doing? Working within an integrated healthcare framework to provide support to drug and alcohol users aged 18 and over. You will offer support to service users across Thanet and Canterbury in the supported accommodation hostels they are residing in. You will carry a smaller caseload to offer an enhanced level of support and flexibility for those with high complexity and experience to barriers to engagement. This will be underpinned by Trauma Informed approaches. The Dedicated skilled workers will have an understanding of the unique needs of those at risk of rough sleeping and co-ordinate care, e.g. liaison with housing support workers and facilitating access to primary care services. You will be responsible for contributing to the targets set by Forward and the local commissioners. One of the key targets will be measuring outcomes, so co-operative working relationships with other partner agencies is vital to this role Flexibility will be required in this role, this may include some evening/weekend shift and with reasonable notice to travel to other projects in your cluster to deliver services, enabling continuity of care for the client group. Within your role you will: Carry out assessments risk/initial/comprehensive to inform treatment journeys. Carry out interventions relevant to individual client needs including 1:1 sessions and group work/programme facilitation. Referring and working in partnerships with other agencies including training and employment and family support Services to ensure that all client needs are met. Coordinate and work alongside Health care to monitoring and manage client health and minimising risks of harm. Develop and contribute to assessment and care planning of service users, supporting and coordinating their engagement with specialist agencies to address all their support needs. Motivate client to engage with support services identified in care plan and risk assessment. Support client with their care plan including referral to support services in the community, advice and guidance on housing, benefits and training and employment. What we are looking for? Experience of working within the substance misuse services Experience of carrying out comprehensive assessments, risk management plans and the design and implementation of SMART care plans. Experience of delivering structured interventions to service users. Experience of facilitating groups Using motivational interviewing techniques in both 1:1 and group settings Strong IT Skills Understanding of continuity of care, holistic care needs and community services Experience of promoting and supporting Equality and Diversity Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers Knowledge of the Recovery aganda Knowledge of Safeguarding What we offer Training opportunities and career development Flexible working arrangements Season Ticket Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Access to Blue Light Card 3 x Wellbeing Days (Pro rata'd for Part Time Employees) £90 per month external therapy allowance Cycle to work scheme Simply Heath Cash Plan Free yearly Headspace subscription 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Hostel In-Reach Worker Job Type : Fixed Term, Full time 12 months Location: Canterbury, Kent Salary: £24,000 per annum We believe and are committed to providing opportunities to all people including those with 'Lived Experience' we encourage applications from all background including those in recovery from addiction, co-dependency or gambling, have experience of previous offending or homelessness. What you will be doing? Working within an integrated healthcare framework to provide support to drug and alcohol users aged 18 and over. You will offer support to service users across Thanet and Canterbury in the supported accommodation hostels they are residing in. You will carry a smaller caseload to offer an enhanced level of support and flexibility for those with high complexity and experience to barriers to engagement. This will be underpinned by Trauma Informed approaches. The Dedicated skilled workers will have an understanding of the unique needs of those at risk of rough sleeping and co-ordinate care, e.g. liaison with housing support workers and facilitating access to primary care services. You will be responsible for contributing to the targets set by Forward and the local commissioners. One of the key targets will be measuring outcomes, so co-operative working relationships with other partner agencies is vital to this role Flexibility will be required in this role, this may include some evening/weekend shift and with reasonable notice to travel to other projects in your cluster to deliver services, enabling continuity of care for the client group. Within your role you will: Carry out assessments risk/initial/comprehensive to inform treatment journeys. Carry out interventions relevant to individual client needs including 1:1 sessions and group work/programme facilitation. Referring and working in partnerships with other agencies including training and employment and family support Services to ensure that all client needs are met. Coordinate and work alongside Health care to monitoring and manage client health and minimising risks of harm. Develop and contribute to assessment and care planning of service users, supporting and coordinating their engagement with specialist agencies to address all their support needs. Motivate client to engage with support services identified in care plan and risk assessment. Support client with their care plan including referral to support services in the community, advice and guidance on housing, benefits and training and employment. What we are looking for? Experience of working within the substance misuse services Experience of carrying out comprehensive assessments, risk management plans and the design and implementation of SMART care plans. Experience of delivering structured interventions to service users. Experience of facilitating groups Using motivational interviewing techniques in both 1:1 and group settings Strong IT Skills Understanding of continuity of care, holistic care needs and community services Experience of promoting and supporting Equality and Diversity Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers Knowledge of the Recovery aganda Knowledge of Safeguarding What we offer Training opportunities and career development Flexible working arrangements Season Ticket Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Access to Blue Light Card 3 x Wellbeing Days (Pro rata'd for Part Time Employees) £90 per month external therapy allowance Cycle to work scheme Simply Heath Cash Plan Free yearly Headspace subscription 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Out Of Hours Support & Advice Co-Ordinator (Fostering) - Permanent Basic Salary: 28,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Shift Pattern: Evenings 5pm to 11pm and Weekends 9am to 11pm on a rotating shift pattern. Working Bank holidays and Christmas holidays on a rota basis is essential for this role Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Office Location: Home Based ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Supporting and advising our Foster Parents when incidents arise that cause concern and to ensure the correct procedures are followed and safeguarding is paramount. Be conversant with the wider support systems available within the wider Community and sign post accordingly Assist Polaris' companies with their duties by noting and reporting as appropriate Take full details of placement requirements from External Customers such as Local Authorities, Trusts and forward the details to the appropriate social worker Respond promptly and appropriately to all enquiries whilst on the Out of Hours service rota Accurate prioritisation and referral of enquiries to Qualified Social Worker Staff Support the on-call Social Worker with their duties Provision of excellent and prompt customer service to internal and external customers Be guided and led by the OOH Team Manager and when required attend regional Foster Carer Support Group Meetings To record all information received and any actions taken using the Charms system, ensuring that all updates/progress items are clearly indicated as occurring. Ensure all safeguarding matters are referred promptly to the OOH Qualified Social Worker Complete and follow through paperwork recordings and procedures in relation to Critical Incidents and Notifiable Events. YOU MUST HAVE: Experience in a social care role, ideally in a children's/young people's residential type setting; Experience of working with Foster Parents and / or families and children / young people A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The ability to produce a high standard of report writing For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Dionne Treasure - Team Manager on (phone number removed). To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMMP
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Out Of Hours Support & Advice Co-Ordinator (Fostering) - Permanent Basic Salary: 28,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Shift Pattern: Evenings 5pm to 11pm and Weekends 9am to 11pm on a rotating shift pattern. Working Bank holidays and Christmas holidays on a rota basis is essential for this role Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Office Location: Home Based ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Supporting and advising our Foster Parents when incidents arise that cause concern and to ensure the correct procedures are followed and safeguarding is paramount. Be conversant with the wider support systems available within the wider Community and sign post accordingly Assist Polaris' companies with their duties by noting and reporting as appropriate Take full details of placement requirements from External Customers such as Local Authorities, Trusts and forward the details to the appropriate social worker Respond promptly and appropriately to all enquiries whilst on the Out of Hours service rota Accurate prioritisation and referral of enquiries to Qualified Social Worker Staff Support the on-call Social Worker with their duties Provision of excellent and prompt customer service to internal and external customers Be guided and led by the OOH Team Manager and when required attend regional Foster Carer Support Group Meetings To record all information received and any actions taken using the Charms system, ensuring that all updates/progress items are clearly indicated as occurring. Ensure all safeguarding matters are referred promptly to the OOH Qualified Social Worker Complete and follow through paperwork recordings and procedures in relation to Critical Incidents and Notifiable Events. YOU MUST HAVE: Experience in a social care role, ideally in a children's/young people's residential type setting; Experience of working with Foster Parents and / or families and children / young people A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The ability to produce a high standard of report writing For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Dionne Treasure - Team Manager on (phone number removed). To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDCOMMP
Horizon Care and Education
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
A full UK driving licence is needed for this role Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. At Horizon, we believe that each young person is unique and should be enabled to feel confident about their future, no matter what they have been through in life. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. How you'll be rewarded: Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Blue Light Card Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to 2500 per referral! Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave. Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions! Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development. Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support. Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. High quality CPD opportunities. Free eye checks. About the role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills. Providing support with morning routines such as getting ready for school and making sure they have a good breakfast. Preparing evening meals and ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home. Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. INDRes
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
A full UK driving licence is needed for this role Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. At Horizon, we believe that each young person is unique and should be enabled to feel confident about their future, no matter what they have been through in life. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. How you'll be rewarded: Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Blue Light Card Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to 2500 per referral! Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave. Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions! Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development. Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support. Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. High quality CPD opportunities. Free eye checks. About the role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills. Providing support with morning routines such as getting ready for school and making sure they have a good breakfast. Preparing evening meals and ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home. Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. INDRes
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Team Manager to join our new Asylum-Seeking Care Leaving team. The team is based at Quadrant Court in Woking and will sit within the Looked After Children and Care Leaving Services and is being created in response to increasing numbers of both Unaccompanied Minors and Young People claiming Asylum who are living in our county. Surrey County Council embraces agile working and therefore we offer a hybrid working arrangements where you are expected in the office at least 2 days a week. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Workers can apply for flexible working arrangements such as 9 day fortnights About the Team Our service strives to make every young person and child count and this has been recognised both locally and nationally as recipients of the "PA Team of the Year" award by the National Care Leavers Bench Marking Forum alongside a Personal Advisor winning a "Star of Surrey" award. Our service embraces a learning culture where we aim to learn and develop each other through support and training opportunities. Our teams have stable staffing and team members are valued for their hard work. About the Role As a Team Manager you will be committed to helping your service manager and fellow team managers to ensure the service your team provides is forward thinking, responsive and meets the diverse needs of our service users. You will do this by contributing to service strategies, policy and procedures as required. You will be responsible for managing, motivating and developing your specialist team by sharing your professional leadership and support to help them deliver safe practice and effective management of their workloads. You will ensure that the practice your team delivers is consistent and under your expert guidance and supervision that complex cases and decisions are managed effectively within your area. You will be a skilled communicator with the ability to build and foster effective working relationships with not only your team, but our partners and colleagues across the county as required to ensure there is successful co productive working across the division. Throughout all that you do you will ensure that your team uphold and champion best practise so that together we are focused on solving problems before they escalate and we meet the needs of our Children, Young People and their families, reducing the risk of harm. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Your broad working knowledge of social work practice and legislation, including safeguarding and other specific to the team/s Your ability to demonstrate excellent assessment and analysis skills Previous managerial experience Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Elaine Andrews by telephone on . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30/04/2024. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Team Manager to join our new Asylum-Seeking Care Leaving team. The team is based at Quadrant Court in Woking and will sit within the Looked After Children and Care Leaving Services and is being created in response to increasing numbers of both Unaccompanied Minors and Young People claiming Asylum who are living in our county. Surrey County Council embraces agile working and therefore we offer a hybrid working arrangements where you are expected in the office at least 2 days a week. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Workers can apply for flexible working arrangements such as 9 day fortnights About the Team Our service strives to make every young person and child count and this has been recognised both locally and nationally as recipients of the "PA Team of the Year" award by the National Care Leavers Bench Marking Forum alongside a Personal Advisor winning a "Star of Surrey" award. Our service embraces a learning culture where we aim to learn and develop each other through support and training opportunities. Our teams have stable staffing and team members are valued for their hard work. About the Role As a Team Manager you will be committed to helping your service manager and fellow team managers to ensure the service your team provides is forward thinking, responsive and meets the diverse needs of our service users. You will do this by contributing to service strategies, policy and procedures as required. You will be responsible for managing, motivating and developing your specialist team by sharing your professional leadership and support to help them deliver safe practice and effective management of their workloads. You will ensure that the practice your team delivers is consistent and under your expert guidance and supervision that complex cases and decisions are managed effectively within your area. You will be a skilled communicator with the ability to build and foster effective working relationships with not only your team, but our partners and colleagues across the county as required to ensure there is successful co productive working across the division. Throughout all that you do you will ensure that your team uphold and champion best practise so that together we are focused on solving problems before they escalate and we meet the needs of our Children, Young People and their families, reducing the risk of harm. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Your broad working knowledge of social work practice and legislation, including safeguarding and other specific to the team/s Your ability to demonstrate excellent assessment and analysis skills Previous managerial experience Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Elaine Andrews by telephone on . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30/04/2024. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Head of Underwriting Management page is loaded Head of Underwriting Management Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success. People come to Howden Group Holdings for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden Group. Head of Underwriting Management Highlights: A great opportunity for an experienced governance professional looking to further their career within a corporate working environment. Working within a small, fast paced and collaborative team in London. Full time position: working 5 days a week, on a hybrid basis with at least 3 days in the office Role overview We are looking for an experienced governance professional to enhance the underwriting management function within this busy and fast-paced MGA. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Underwriting Performance and Governance, working closely with the Chief Underwriting Office, the Underwriting Senior Leaders and managing a small team. The role requires experience of operating a first line of defence model and the requirements of delegated binding authority agreements. The individual will join our energetic, fast paced, dynamic company on a full time, permanent basis. The role may at times require the individual to be in office 5 days a week. Role responsibilities Responsible for driving and enhancing the first line of defence underwriting controls as they pertain to an MGA. Responsible for the management of the effectiveness of the underwriting processes, ensuring appropriate governance and controls are in place, whilst providing challenge to ensure continuous improvements are made. Ensuring peer review takes place in line with policies and procedures. Review of binding authority contracts. Ensuring that underwriting processes are robust with appropriate training identified, to ensure high underwriting standards and performance, within agreed authority, Ensuring compliance with respective delegated authority parameters. Supporting the Director of Underwriting Performance and Management. Prepare monthly control reports for the Board across all DUAL UK entities. Liaise with carriers /underwriting teams and external auditors. Assist / Manage portfolio run off duties. Monitoring premium income utilisation per contract Attend the DUAL UK Product Oversight Group as a member Coordination with DUAL data and operational teams as required to assist in the understanding of business performance and operational resilience. Key Skills Ability to work quickly, efficiently and methodically In depth knowledge of underwriting practices,7+ years' experience in underwriting operations / underwriting management. Detailed knowledge of the insurance sector. Knowledge of working within the Lloyd's trading environment Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to influence effectively Ability to problem solve and react within a fast moving environment; juggling priorities. Experience with MGA oversight / delegated authority management. Experience working with offshore teams (desirable) Knowledge of consumer duty What do we offer in return? A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that. What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community. Our Culture: People First We are proud to be at the global table, but we are most proud of our culture. It has been built on a single and constant set of principles over more than 25 years, and it has helped us become: An international group with independence and people at its heart A home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group. David's vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key. Diversity & Inclusion At Howden Group Holdings we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Additional Job Details Worker Type: Permanent Similar Jobs (1) Howden RTW Programme - Underwriting locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago In November 1994, David Howden founded a business that was literally the smallest insurance broker in the world. It had no clients and no track record. But it did have five things: Equity ownership - the people doing the business, owned the business A minority external investor with a long-term outlook A product specialty 3 friends (and a dog) A commitment to building a business with independence enshrined in its fabric Today, the business has a global footprint of more than 14,500 employees in 50 countries spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas. For the FY22 our Group's organic growth was 19%, our revenue exceeds (USD) $2bn, and we handle $30bn in written premiums for clients. Howden Group is an independent, global insurance group headquartered outside North America, comprising: Want to see what kind of organisation Howden Group is? Click here to learn about what makes us who we are.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Head of Underwriting Management page is loaded Head of Underwriting Management Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success. People come to Howden Group Holdings for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden Group. Head of Underwriting Management Highlights: A great opportunity for an experienced governance professional looking to further their career within a corporate working environment. Working within a small, fast paced and collaborative team in London. Full time position: working 5 days a week, on a hybrid basis with at least 3 days in the office Role overview We are looking for an experienced governance professional to enhance the underwriting management function within this busy and fast-paced MGA. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Underwriting Performance and Governance, working closely with the Chief Underwriting Office, the Underwriting Senior Leaders and managing a small team. The role requires experience of operating a first line of defence model and the requirements of delegated binding authority agreements. The individual will join our energetic, fast paced, dynamic company on a full time, permanent basis. The role may at times require the individual to be in office 5 days a week. Role responsibilities Responsible for driving and enhancing the first line of defence underwriting controls as they pertain to an MGA. Responsible for the management of the effectiveness of the underwriting processes, ensuring appropriate governance and controls are in place, whilst providing challenge to ensure continuous improvements are made. Ensuring peer review takes place in line with policies and procedures. Review of binding authority contracts. Ensuring that underwriting processes are robust with appropriate training identified, to ensure high underwriting standards and performance, within agreed authority, Ensuring compliance with respective delegated authority parameters. Supporting the Director of Underwriting Performance and Management. Prepare monthly control reports for the Board across all DUAL UK entities. Liaise with carriers /underwriting teams and external auditors. Assist / Manage portfolio run off duties. Monitoring premium income utilisation per contract Attend the DUAL UK Product Oversight Group as a member Coordination with DUAL data and operational teams as required to assist in the understanding of business performance and operational resilience. Key Skills Ability to work quickly, efficiently and methodically In depth knowledge of underwriting practices,7+ years' experience in underwriting operations / underwriting management. Detailed knowledge of the insurance sector. Knowledge of working within the Lloyd's trading environment Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to influence effectively Ability to problem solve and react within a fast moving environment; juggling priorities. Experience with MGA oversight / delegated authority management. Experience working with offshore teams (desirable) Knowledge of consumer duty What do we offer in return? A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that. What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community. Our Culture: People First We are proud to be at the global table, but we are most proud of our culture. It has been built on a single and constant set of principles over more than 25 years, and it has helped us become: An international group with independence and people at its heart A home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group. David's vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key. Diversity & Inclusion At Howden Group Holdings we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Additional Job Details Worker Type: Permanent Similar Jobs (1) Howden RTW Programme - Underwriting locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago In November 1994, David Howden founded a business that was literally the smallest insurance broker in the world. It had no clients and no track record. But it did have five things: Equity ownership - the people doing the business, owned the business A minority external investor with a long-term outlook A product specialty 3 friends (and a dog) A commitment to building a business with independence enshrined in its fabric Today, the business has a global footprint of more than 14,500 employees in 50 countries spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas. For the FY22 our Group's organic growth was 19%, our revenue exceeds (USD) $2bn, and we handle $30bn in written premiums for clients. Howden Group is an independent, global insurance group headquartered outside North America, comprising: Want to see what kind of organisation Howden Group is? Click here to learn about what makes us who we are.
VRF 59355 Team Manager Birmingham Domiciliary Care Birmingham, B1 £24,164.31 increasing to £26,194.96 from 1st May 2024 (pro rata) 37.5 hours per week Fixed Term Secondment- ending 31/08/2024 About the role Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care and support needs? We are seeking a warm, compassionate, and proactive individual with a positive attitude to provide safe and empowering personalised care and support to our customers. You must be committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities who also have complex health needs, and Autism. You will assist the Registered Manager in the operational day to day management of the service by co-ordinating the provision of care and support. You will guide, motivate and encourage your team to provide a quality service in line with Trident Reach Values, policies and practices in a person-centred manner, ensuring all quality standards are met, consistently. Can prioritise workload, manage your own time and meet deadlines. Shifts include:- 08:00-16:00 / 09:00-17:00 (Monday to Friday) Weekends may be included for on-call purposes, on-call alternate one week every 2/3 weeks. Additional shift cover may be required:- 07:00-14:00/14:00-21:00/21:00-07:00 (staff absence) The benefits; 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days Birthday leave New Home leave Life assurance (3 x salary) Employee Assistance programme Employee Wellbeing programme Flexible Working options About You In order to carry out this responsible and rewarding role you will need to have previous relevant experience, preferably gained in a supervisory or senior role involving the care or support of people in supported living, residential or domiciliary care provision. You will be a valued member of our management team and will have access to on-going training. You must be flexible, energetic, reliable and be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including providing respectful personal care and support with all aspects of everyday living. You will be professional and accountable, can communicate effectively with customers, their families, including health professionals, social workers and across Trident Reach - to meet the needs of the people we support. You must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in health or social care (such as NVQ or H & S C Diploma) with a good standard of written English and verbal communication or working towards to finish Level 3. About Us Trident Group has over 60 years experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,600 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs more than 750 staff, works with over 150 volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more. The Group has an annual turnover of more than £37m and owns assets close than £190m. Trident Group has over 60 years experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,600 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs more than 750 staff, works with over 150 volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more. The Group has an annual turnover of more than £37m and owns assets close than £190m. The Group consists of; Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenance Trident Reach, which is a registered care and support charity delivering person-centred care and support services. These services include supporting people within registered care, domiciliary care, people with learning difficulties, those with mental health needs, young people at risk, older people, BME groups, people at risk of being homeless, those seeking employability, education and training opportunities and those fleeing domestic abuse. Trident offers their employees learning and development opportunities and wants to invest in their development and career growth. Through our apprenticeship scheme, we offer various courses in areas that will help support employees within their roles and for their further development. We celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as a person-centred organisation we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope. By joining Trident Group, you will have the opportunity to join our Diverse Voices Steering Group to ensure Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people Applying All applications must be accompanied with a current CV which will be used to assess your suitability for the role. Please ensure all the skills, experience and qualifications requested are clearly demonstrated in your CV as explained in the body of the advert. All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK. Relevant roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure and barring service (DBS).
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
VRF 59355 Team Manager Birmingham Domiciliary Care Birmingham, B1 £24,164.31 increasing to £26,194.96 from 1st May 2024 (pro rata) 37.5 hours per week Fixed Term Secondment- ending 31/08/2024 About the role Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care and support needs? We are seeking a warm, compassionate, and proactive individual with a positive attitude to provide safe and empowering personalised care and support to our customers. You must be committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities who also have complex health needs, and Autism. You will assist the Registered Manager in the operational day to day management of the service by co-ordinating the provision of care and support. You will guide, motivate and encourage your team to provide a quality service in line with Trident Reach Values, policies and practices in a person-centred manner, ensuring all quality standards are met, consistently. Can prioritise workload, manage your own time and meet deadlines. Shifts include:- 08:00-16:00 / 09:00-17:00 (Monday to Friday) Weekends may be included for on-call purposes, on-call alternate one week every 2/3 weeks. Additional shift cover may be required:- 07:00-14:00/14:00-21:00/21:00-07:00 (staff absence) The benefits; 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days Birthday leave New Home leave Life assurance (3 x salary) Employee Assistance programme Employee Wellbeing programme Flexible Working options About You In order to carry out this responsible and rewarding role you will need to have previous relevant experience, preferably gained in a supervisory or senior role involving the care or support of people in supported living, residential or domiciliary care provision. You will be a valued member of our management team and will have access to on-going training. You must be flexible, energetic, reliable and be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including providing respectful personal care and support with all aspects of everyday living. You will be professional and accountable, can communicate effectively with customers, their families, including health professionals, social workers and across Trident Reach - to meet the needs of the people we support. You must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in health or social care (such as NVQ or H & S C Diploma) with a good standard of written English and verbal communication or working towards to finish Level 3. About Us Trident Group has over 60 years experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,600 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs more than 750 staff, works with over 150 volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more. The Group has an annual turnover of more than £37m and owns assets close than £190m. Trident Group has over 60 years experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,600 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs more than 750 staff, works with over 150 volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more. The Group has an annual turnover of more than £37m and owns assets close than £190m. The Group consists of; Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenance Trident Reach, which is a registered care and support charity delivering person-centred care and support services. These services include supporting people within registered care, domiciliary care, people with learning difficulties, those with mental health needs, young people at risk, older people, BME groups, people at risk of being homeless, those seeking employability, education and training opportunities and those fleeing domestic abuse. Trident offers their employees learning and development opportunities and wants to invest in their development and career growth. Through our apprenticeship scheme, we offer various courses in areas that will help support employees within their roles and for their further development. We celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as a person-centred organisation we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope. By joining Trident Group, you will have the opportunity to join our Diverse Voices Steering Group to ensure Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people Applying All applications must be accompanied with a current CV which will be used to assess your suitability for the role. Please ensure all the skills, experience and qualifications requested are clearly demonstrated in your CV as explained in the body of the advert. All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK. Relevant roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure and barring service (DBS).
Weekend SEN Nanny in St Johns Wood, NW8. A fantastic part-time opportunity for a professional female SEN Nanny to support an engaging, bright boy of 8 who has a diagnosis of PDA and NVLD, and his twin siblings (6). Up to £25.00 gross per hour, depending on experience. Nearest Tube/Station: St Johns Wood and Maida Vale Wage/Salary: £24.00 gross per hour (up to three years of experience supporting a child with PDA and behaviours that may challenge). £25.00 gross per hour (Over three years of experience supporting a child with PDA and behavioural needs, and good experience in conflict resolution, de-escalating dysregulation and supporting children through sibling rivalry) Driver Essential? Highly preferred Automatic car available to use on duty. Essential: Experience supporting a child with a diagnosis of PDA/behaviours that may challenge and dysregulation. Non-smoker/vaper. A love of the outdoors and being active. This role is open to female applicants only. Desirable: Sole charge experience of multiple children. A love of music and the arts. Confident swimmer and confident cook. A love of Dogs. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: 44 Weekends of the year: Saturday: 8.00am 12.00pm and Sunday: 8.00am 3.00pm. No need to work for 8 weekends of the year: 13/14 April 25/26 May 20/21/27/28 July, 17/18/24/25 August, 26/27 Oct and 22/23 February. This is the schedule for 2024, client will always agree on dates needing to be worked well in advance. Family/Client Pets : One Labrador. Recruiter : Natasha About this client/child: Ethan (8) lives at home with his Mum, Dad, younger twin siblings (6) and friendly Labrador. Ethan is an active and sporty boy, who loves Parkour, football, and tennis. He is bright and creative and enjoys the arts and cooking. He is musical too and plays the piano and guitar. Ethan thrives on one-to-one interactions and responds very well to humour. Ethan does not like demands or feeling overwhelmed. Ethan has a diagnosis of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and he can experience anxiety and behaviours that may challenge when he is dysregulated. The family is currently working with a child psychologist, until September 2024. The SEN Nanny will have the opportunity to work alongside the psychologist and receive training in implementing interventions. Overview of role: This weekend role will be full of trips and activities such as swimming, tennis, or days out in the community. Days start at 8.00am, and the SEN Nanny will support the children with their morning routine, including breakfast and getting ready for the day. Mum and Dad are always around at the weekend, and the SEN Nanny will be confident and happy to work in collaboration with them. On some days the SEN Nanny will be taking Ethan swimming, and other days you will be supporting the twins in an activity with Mum. There is no expectation to have sole charge of all three children. There will be occasions where Ethan needs to complete some homework and he will need support to stay focused on the task. It would be great if the SEN Nanny loves to cook and could occasionally help to prepare lunch. This role requires the SEN Nanny to be adaptable and flexible. Remaining calm and confident when the children become dysregulated is essential to this role. Who this job would suit: This role will suit a person who stays calm under pressure. A professional SEN Nanny, with a great sense of humour, who is used to working in busy households and supporting a child with behavioural needs. What s great about this job: Fantastic opportunity to become part of this loving family and support the ongoing development of all the children. Training opportunities from a child psychologist. Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year. Who is recruiting for this role? Snap Care will be carrying out all recruitment including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and arranging employer interviews. Please note: Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Weekend SEN Nanny in St Johns Wood, NW8. A fantastic part-time opportunity for a professional female SEN Nanny to support an engaging, bright boy of 8 who has a diagnosis of PDA and NVLD, and his twin siblings (6). Up to £25.00 gross per hour, depending on experience. Nearest Tube/Station: St Johns Wood and Maida Vale Wage/Salary: £24.00 gross per hour (up to three years of experience supporting a child with PDA and behaviours that may challenge). £25.00 gross per hour (Over three years of experience supporting a child with PDA and behavioural needs, and good experience in conflict resolution, de-escalating dysregulation and supporting children through sibling rivalry) Driver Essential? Highly preferred Automatic car available to use on duty. Essential: Experience supporting a child with a diagnosis of PDA/behaviours that may challenge and dysregulation. Non-smoker/vaper. A love of the outdoors and being active. This role is open to female applicants only. Desirable: Sole charge experience of multiple children. A love of music and the arts. Confident swimmer and confident cook. A love of Dogs. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: 44 Weekends of the year: Saturday: 8.00am 12.00pm and Sunday: 8.00am 3.00pm. No need to work for 8 weekends of the year: 13/14 April 25/26 May 20/21/27/28 July, 17/18/24/25 August, 26/27 Oct and 22/23 February. This is the schedule for 2024, client will always agree on dates needing to be worked well in advance. Family/Client Pets : One Labrador. Recruiter : Natasha About this client/child: Ethan (8) lives at home with his Mum, Dad, younger twin siblings (6) and friendly Labrador. Ethan is an active and sporty boy, who loves Parkour, football, and tennis. He is bright and creative and enjoys the arts and cooking. He is musical too and plays the piano and guitar. Ethan thrives on one-to-one interactions and responds very well to humour. Ethan does not like demands or feeling overwhelmed. Ethan has a diagnosis of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and he can experience anxiety and behaviours that may challenge when he is dysregulated. The family is currently working with a child psychologist, until September 2024. The SEN Nanny will have the opportunity to work alongside the psychologist and receive training in implementing interventions. Overview of role: This weekend role will be full of trips and activities such as swimming, tennis, or days out in the community. Days start at 8.00am, and the SEN Nanny will support the children with their morning routine, including breakfast and getting ready for the day. Mum and Dad are always around at the weekend, and the SEN Nanny will be confident and happy to work in collaboration with them. On some days the SEN Nanny will be taking Ethan swimming, and other days you will be supporting the twins in an activity with Mum. There is no expectation to have sole charge of all three children. There will be occasions where Ethan needs to complete some homework and he will need support to stay focused on the task. It would be great if the SEN Nanny loves to cook and could occasionally help to prepare lunch. This role requires the SEN Nanny to be adaptable and flexible. Remaining calm and confident when the children become dysregulated is essential to this role. Who this job would suit: This role will suit a person who stays calm under pressure. A professional SEN Nanny, with a great sense of humour, who is used to working in busy households and supporting a child with behavioural needs. What s great about this job: Fantastic opportunity to become part of this loving family and support the ongoing development of all the children. Training opportunities from a child psychologist. Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year. Who is recruiting for this role? Snap Care will be carrying out all recruitment including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and arranging employer interviews. Please note: Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client.
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Social Worker - Community Learning Disability Team Job description 37 hours per week As a social worker in the Community Learning Disability team, you will provide a strength-based outcome focused enabling response to adults affected by the issues of disability, frailty, learning disabilities, mental health, and dementia, that require a timely social work response. Working with a multidisciplinary approach, your role will be to provide a Social Work service, including assessment of needs, and where eligible care and support plans, and where appropriate care and treatment plans, that will promote the independence and wellbeing of individuals, their families, and carers, focusing on 'what matters' to people. Where practicable, you will focus on prevention and self-management, enabling individuals to sustain independence through a combination of assessment, care and support and other practical interventions. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. Closing Date: 24 April 2024 Shortlisting Date: 25 April 2024 Interview Date: 08 May 2024 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Social Worker - Community Learning Disability Team Job description 37 hours per week As a social worker in the Community Learning Disability team, you will provide a strength-based outcome focused enabling response to adults affected by the issues of disability, frailty, learning disabilities, mental health, and dementia, that require a timely social work response. Working with a multidisciplinary approach, your role will be to provide a Social Work service, including assessment of needs, and where eligible care and support plans, and where appropriate care and treatment plans, that will promote the independence and wellbeing of individuals, their families, and carers, focusing on 'what matters' to people. Where practicable, you will focus on prevention and self-management, enabling individuals to sustain independence through a combination of assessment, care and support and other practical interventions. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. Closing Date: 24 April 2024 Shortlisting Date: 25 April 2024 Interview Date: 08 May 2024 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
NonStop Care is currently working with a well established Island authority who are looking for an experienced social worker for their CAST team(Child Protection + R&A)(accommodation covered /easily accessible to the mainland). The Authority has a Good recent Ofsted which shows their good practice, meaning you have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a positive change within your community. This is one of the only Local Authorities where every person there tends to stay for longer than a year. You will be joining a well established authority with the comfort of joining a team with experienced, committed permanent and stable management who offer professional support , allowing you to continuously develop and improve your career while staying motivated and keep up with the standards of the authority. To compensate Social Workers who are staying away for the week, they are prepared to pay a sizeable accommodation allowance which will cover your entire accommodation cost while there. They are also prepared to pay a very good pay rate. The ideal candidate will have 2 years min Post qualified experience, ideally within R&A AND/OR CP Experience. Telephone interviews will take place as and when strong candidates become available. If you're interested don't delay and send across your CV today to (url removed) We at NonStop are committed to Connecting you with top employers and providing meaningful careers in the Health Service! If this role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about other roles please contact (phone number removed) and ask for Michelle, as we specialise in Health & Social Care recruitment across the UK.
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
NonStop Care is currently working with a well established Island authority who are looking for an experienced social worker for their CAST team(Child Protection + R&A)(accommodation covered /easily accessible to the mainland). The Authority has a Good recent Ofsted which shows their good practice, meaning you have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a positive change within your community. This is one of the only Local Authorities where every person there tends to stay for longer than a year. You will be joining a well established authority with the comfort of joining a team with experienced, committed permanent and stable management who offer professional support , allowing you to continuously develop and improve your career while staying motivated and keep up with the standards of the authority. To compensate Social Workers who are staying away for the week, they are prepared to pay a sizeable accommodation allowance which will cover your entire accommodation cost while there. They are also prepared to pay a very good pay rate. The ideal candidate will have 2 years min Post qualified experience, ideally within R&A AND/OR CP Experience. Telephone interviews will take place as and when strong candidates become available. If you're interested don't delay and send across your CV today to (url removed) We at NonStop are committed to Connecting you with top employers and providing meaningful careers in the Health Service! If this role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about other roles please contact (phone number removed) and ask for Michelle, as we specialise in Health & Social Care recruitment across the UK.
Flexible Shifts - Support Worker - Ipswich Your new company Hays are recruiting agency Support Workers to join our team and commit to shifts in the Ipswich area! Hays works with residential, nursing and supported living homes, providing support to vulnerable individuals. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you must have a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals, be comfortable in providing personal care, and to be able to work under pressure. This role is based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Therefore, you must live locally. This role will involve supporting vulnerable individuals in everyday life, taking them out into the community and supporting them in promoting independence. To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 6 months UK experience working within the Social Care or Healthcare sector. You must also be living in the UK with the right to work, as we do not offer sponsorships, unfortunately. What you'll get in return Flexible Working - Pick and choose your shifts Free DBS Free training Weekly pay Work around your social life! Shifts vary between early, lates and long days. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Flexible Shifts - Support Worker - Ipswich Your new company Hays are recruiting agency Support Workers to join our team and commit to shifts in the Ipswich area! Hays works with residential, nursing and supported living homes, providing support to vulnerable individuals. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you must have a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals, be comfortable in providing personal care, and to be able to work under pressure. This role is based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Therefore, you must live locally. This role will involve supporting vulnerable individuals in everyday life, taking them out into the community and supporting them in promoting independence. To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 6 months UK experience working within the Social Care or Healthcare sector. You must also be living in the UK with the right to work, as we do not offer sponsorships, unfortunately. What you'll get in return Flexible Working - Pick and choose your shifts Free DBS Free training Weekly pay Work around your social life! Shifts vary between early, lates and long days. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Senior Child and Family Practitioner Your new company Hays are working on behalf of a charity which provides support to victims and their families of domestic abuse. They are a growing charity within the Essex and Hertfordshire area and therefore, due to growth, are looking for a new experienced member of staff to join their team as a Senior Practitioner to work within their Children and Family services. Your new role This role will involve leading a team of people who deliver support to children and young people within safe accommodation. During this role, you will be responsible for acting as the voice of the child in refuge and work together with the victims to rebuild family bonds. As well as leading a team, you will also be responsible for holding cases - some in which may be more complex than others. You will be liaising with local children services,social worker, schools and children services to ensure that the highest standards of risk management are being applied in each area. This role is Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm and is mainly community and office based within the Chelmsford and Harlow area within Essex. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate part-time for this post. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you must have extensive experience working with Vulnerable Children and their Families within a community setting. Ideally you will also have experience as a Senior, managing staff teams and workload. However this is not essential if you are looking for a step up within your career and have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Child or Young Adult Practitioner. What you'll get in return You will be working on behalf of a charity organisation who invest time, money, training and support in all their staff. Staff wellbeing and mental health are extremely important to them, and they have generous benefit packages to enhance this. Ideally, this role would suit someone that is doing a similar role. However, this position would be a fantastic step up for a individual who is working as a Children & Family Practitioner or Support Worker who is looking for a next step-up in their career. The salary for this role is £27,800 plus overtime and on-call payments. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jacob Mower on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Senior Child and Family Practitioner Your new company Hays are working on behalf of a charity which provides support to victims and their families of domestic abuse. They are a growing charity within the Essex and Hertfordshire area and therefore, due to growth, are looking for a new experienced member of staff to join their team as a Senior Practitioner to work within their Children and Family services. Your new role This role will involve leading a team of people who deliver support to children and young people within safe accommodation. During this role, you will be responsible for acting as the voice of the child in refuge and work together with the victims to rebuild family bonds. As well as leading a team, you will also be responsible for holding cases - some in which may be more complex than others. You will be liaising with local children services,social worker, schools and children services to ensure that the highest standards of risk management are being applied in each area. This role is Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm and is mainly community and office based within the Chelmsford and Harlow area within Essex. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate part-time for this post. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you must have extensive experience working with Vulnerable Children and their Families within a community setting. Ideally you will also have experience as a Senior, managing staff teams and workload. However this is not essential if you are looking for a step up within your career and have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Child or Young Adult Practitioner. What you'll get in return You will be working on behalf of a charity organisation who invest time, money, training and support in all their staff. Staff wellbeing and mental health are extremely important to them, and they have generous benefit packages to enhance this. Ideally, this role would suit someone that is doing a similar role. However, this position would be a fantastic step up for a individual who is working as a Children & Family Practitioner or Support Worker who is looking for a next step-up in their career. The salary for this role is £27,800 plus overtime and on-call payments. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jacob Mower on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
North Lanarkshire Council has a detailed plan setting the direction to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme, making North Lanarkshire the place to live, learn, work and invest. Our team plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the Plan for North Lanarkshire and in joining our team you will share our ambition for our communities to deliver a service to support the ambitions and priorities of the Council. As part of our team, you will be working with a variety of internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring the delivery of a high-quality professional service that maximises available resources, delivers positive outcomes and meets the needs of service users. Reporting to the Infrastructure & Transportation Manager you will have responsibility for developing and implementing the Council's parking management strategy. You will also work with Council stakeholders and external partners to deliver improved outcomes for a wide range of transportation initiatives and projects, including public transport and active travel infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Council's Decriminalised Parking Enforcement duties, which will include waiting, loading and pavement parking regulations. You will also be responsible for developing and promoting Traffic Regulation Orders and responding to parking enquiries from elected members and the general public. To be a success in this role you will have strong team and relationship building qualities and a proven track record of either managing projects or demonstrable evidence of working as part of a successful project delivery team. You will rely on your experience of performance review and development of plans to achieve objectives as well as your ability to plan, manage, track and communicate progress. You will have experience in dealing with conflict of interest, access to sensitive information, dealing with conflict and application of confidentiality. You will be able to produce well-structured and complex reports, and effectively monitor and manage parking revenue and capital budgets. With a Degree or HND (or equivalent qualification), in a relevant discipline which supports the qualities needed from this role, you will hold evidence of continuous professional development. You will have substantial relevant experience and a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice. A self-motivator with a flexible approach to work you will be able to manage multiple and changing demands whilst meeting tight deadlines. You will be innovative, solutions focused, entrepreneurial, resilient and an excellent communicator with good influencing skills. This post is politically restricted in compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. You must be able to travel throughout North Lanarkshire and outwith this area to undertake the duties of this post. Working here at North Lanarkshire Council If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays , and a wide range of benefits available to you find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. Click here to see our Recruitment Charter. _ For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work._ We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to . This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link. Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone . The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read - My NL PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £57,022.00-£62,531.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Driving: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Motherwell Reference ID: 370433
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
North Lanarkshire Council has a detailed plan setting the direction to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme, making North Lanarkshire the place to live, learn, work and invest. Our team plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the Plan for North Lanarkshire and in joining our team you will share our ambition for our communities to deliver a service to support the ambitions and priorities of the Council. As part of our team, you will be working with a variety of internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring the delivery of a high-quality professional service that maximises available resources, delivers positive outcomes and meets the needs of service users. Reporting to the Infrastructure & Transportation Manager you will have responsibility for developing and implementing the Council's parking management strategy. You will also work with Council stakeholders and external partners to deliver improved outcomes for a wide range of transportation initiatives and projects, including public transport and active travel infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Council's Decriminalised Parking Enforcement duties, which will include waiting, loading and pavement parking regulations. You will also be responsible for developing and promoting Traffic Regulation Orders and responding to parking enquiries from elected members and the general public. To be a success in this role you will have strong team and relationship building qualities and a proven track record of either managing projects or demonstrable evidence of working as part of a successful project delivery team. You will rely on your experience of performance review and development of plans to achieve objectives as well as your ability to plan, manage, track and communicate progress. You will have experience in dealing with conflict of interest, access to sensitive information, dealing with conflict and application of confidentiality. You will be able to produce well-structured and complex reports, and effectively monitor and manage parking revenue and capital budgets. With a Degree or HND (or equivalent qualification), in a relevant discipline which supports the qualities needed from this role, you will hold evidence of continuous professional development. You will have substantial relevant experience and a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice. A self-motivator with a flexible approach to work you will be able to manage multiple and changing demands whilst meeting tight deadlines. You will be innovative, solutions focused, entrepreneurial, resilient and an excellent communicator with good influencing skills. This post is politically restricted in compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. You must be able to travel throughout North Lanarkshire and outwith this area to undertake the duties of this post. Working here at North Lanarkshire Council If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays , and a wide range of benefits available to you find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. Click here to see our Recruitment Charter. _ For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work._ We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to . This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link. Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone . The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read - My NL PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £57,022.00-£62,531.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Driving: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Motherwell Reference ID: 370433
Adults Community Social Worker, Permanent, Southend Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent adult experienced Social Worker to support individuals who are ordinarily resident in Southend-on-Sea with the aim to offer the appropriate support in the right place at the right time. You will be required to understand individual's strengths, assets and wishes to maximise their potential for independence, recognising the importance of assuming that the individual is best placed to know their own outcomes, goals and wellbeing. Supporting both locality team colleagues and home-care providers with complex moving and handling situations, assessing and commission minor adaptions and routine equipment to avoid the need for onward referral to other services.Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews to support individuals to develop personalised care plans that take account of community assets, informal networks, universal services and other support and provision which reduces dependency as well as being the champion in supporting people with specialist needs to have fulfilling lives. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, a flexible approach is needed as you will be required to be on site and to travel around the city. If you are a person who is passionate and highly motivated about developing services within a health and social care perspective, we would want to hear from you. In return, we will offer professional supervision, appraisals and regular training. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE. You must have community adult experience.You need to have previous experience of working in the Adult Social Care sector.You will have the ability to apply a strength-based, asset-based approach to assessment, care planning and review.Have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquires or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is availableYou need to have the ability to develop relationships with internal & external stakeholders including voluntary, public, private sector organisations, partners, suppliers and contractors, as well as on-going commitment to continuous professional training and self-development. What you'll get in return Pension: Southend-on-Sea City Council provide membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for employees aged under 75. The LGPS is a generous scheme and provides you with a future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations.Leave Entitlements:We offer our employees a generous leave entitlement from 25 days up to 32 days based on length of service (Continuous service). Southend-on-Sea City Council also offer a range of flexible working and family-friendly leave.Here at Southend-on-Sea City Council we also offer our employees free access to a benefit portal that provides access to wellbeing support and a range of salary sacrifice schemes to help spread the cost of items, including: Bicycles, cars, electronics and gym membership.The portal also provides access to a range of discounts on products and services including retail, food shopping, travel, dining out and leisure activities. Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. #
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Adults Community Social Worker, Permanent, Southend Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent adult experienced Social Worker to support individuals who are ordinarily resident in Southend-on-Sea with the aim to offer the appropriate support in the right place at the right time. You will be required to understand individual's strengths, assets and wishes to maximise their potential for independence, recognising the importance of assuming that the individual is best placed to know their own outcomes, goals and wellbeing. Supporting both locality team colleagues and home-care providers with complex moving and handling situations, assessing and commission minor adaptions and routine equipment to avoid the need for onward referral to other services.Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews to support individuals to develop personalised care plans that take account of community assets, informal networks, universal services and other support and provision which reduces dependency as well as being the champion in supporting people with specialist needs to have fulfilling lives. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, a flexible approach is needed as you will be required to be on site and to travel around the city. If you are a person who is passionate and highly motivated about developing services within a health and social care perspective, we would want to hear from you. In return, we will offer professional supervision, appraisals and regular training. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE. You must have community adult experience.You need to have previous experience of working in the Adult Social Care sector.You will have the ability to apply a strength-based, asset-based approach to assessment, care planning and review.Have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquires or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is availableYou need to have the ability to develop relationships with internal & external stakeholders including voluntary, public, private sector organisations, partners, suppliers and contractors, as well as on-going commitment to continuous professional training and self-development. What you'll get in return Pension: Southend-on-Sea City Council provide membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for employees aged under 75. The LGPS is a generous scheme and provides you with a future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations.Leave Entitlements:We offer our employees a generous leave entitlement from 25 days up to 32 days based on length of service (Continuous service). Southend-on-Sea City Council also offer a range of flexible working and family-friendly leave.Here at Southend-on-Sea City Council we also offer our employees free access to a benefit portal that provides access to wellbeing support and a range of salary sacrifice schemes to help spread the cost of items, including: Bicycles, cars, electronics and gym membership.The portal also provides access to a range of discounts on products and services including retail, food shopping, travel, dining out and leisure activities. Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. #