Supervising Social Worker Office Base: Home - Caseload Area: West Midlands Full Time £38,000-£42,000 per year Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join their team. If you share their commitment to delivering high-quality services and supporting foster parents, then they want you! Our client pride themselves on providing tailored care packages for each of their young people. As a part of the team, you'll experience the professional pride of knowing you're making a difference every day. They are a progressive child-centred service with good Ofsted ratings across all their regions in England. Are you the right person for the job? Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required Minimum of 2 years of social work experience is required Social Work England (SWE) registration is required Experience in fostering-related social work or child social care Good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law, and safeguarding issues Ability to undertake Form F Assessments Access to a car, valid driving license, and willingness to drive What will your role look like? As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be able to effect change within this dynamic organisation. Your responsibilities will include managing a caseload of up to 12 foster families, providing support and guidance, and participating in an out-of-hours on-call service. You will inspire foster carers and young people to reach their full potential and be committed to the growth and development of the fostering service. What can you expect in return? Home-Based - work from the comfort of your own home Career Development- our client offers various career paths and supports your progression into senior roles Access therapeutic well-being sessions with our Therapeutic Services team Bonuses - receive up to 5% of your salary in yearly growth bonuses Enjoy 30 days of holiday as standard Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home Performance bonus Yearly bonus Please note that the recruitment process prioritises safety and includes robust vetting procedures. If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to the well-being of children and young people, click APPLY now! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Supervising Social Worker Office Base: Home - Caseload Area: West Midlands Full Time £38,000-£42,000 per year Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join their team. If you share their commitment to delivering high-quality services and supporting foster parents, then they want you! Our client pride themselves on providing tailored care packages for each of their young people. As a part of the team, you'll experience the professional pride of knowing you're making a difference every day. They are a progressive child-centred service with good Ofsted ratings across all their regions in England. Are you the right person for the job? Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required Minimum of 2 years of social work experience is required Social Work England (SWE) registration is required Experience in fostering-related social work or child social care Good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law, and safeguarding issues Ability to undertake Form F Assessments Access to a car, valid driving license, and willingness to drive What will your role look like? As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be able to effect change within this dynamic organisation. Your responsibilities will include managing a caseload of up to 12 foster families, providing support and guidance, and participating in an out-of-hours on-call service. You will inspire foster carers and young people to reach their full potential and be committed to the growth and development of the fostering service. What can you expect in return? Home-Based - work from the comfort of your own home Career Development- our client offers various career paths and supports your progression into senior roles Access therapeutic well-being sessions with our Therapeutic Services team Bonuses - receive up to 5% of your salary in yearly growth bonuses Enjoy 30 days of holiday as standard Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home Performance bonus Yearly bonus Please note that the recruitment process prioritises safety and includes robust vetting procedures. If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to the well-being of children and young people, click APPLY now! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team, designing, refurbishing, and maintaining a wide range of new and existing properties across the Hampshire County Council estate. Property Services is a Hampshire County Council in-house team of multi-disciplinary construction professionals and specialist support staff delivering a range of property functions ranging from new build, refurbishments, and extensions through to maintenance and compliance activities. It encompasses the council's estate and will include schools, offices, libraries, care homes, countryside properties etc. In this role your main function will involve the design, management and delivery of Building Services Electrical Engineering projects, working on your own or with other professional disciplines, architects, structural engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and quantity surveyors etc, duties will also include inspection of the engineering works on site during construction through to completion on a range of public buildings. You will need to be proficient in designing and calculating electrical services including small power, Data/IT, Fire Alarms, Security, Access Control, lighting, power distribution, renewables such as photovoltaics etc, to the built estate on behalf of the County Council. Undertaking effective client liaison which could be schools, care homes, libraries, countryside estate, or external clients such as Reading Borough Council and Southampton City Council is also a key part of this role. You will have strong organisational skills and experience of delivering a range of projects which could be engineering only or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our people are what make us a vibrant and well respected organisation, so if you are ready for your next career as one of our senior leaders, then further information about the role responsibilities and essential/desirable criteria are available with the job description and person specification linked below. To find our more about our roles and the projects you could be involved in please see the following video - Property Services Careers. What We Can Offer You: There are many reasons why we are a great choice for your next career move including: Flexible working patterns including part time - working up to 37 hours per week. Hybrid working: This role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement consisting of both office and home working, all to suit operational requirements. A competitive Benefits Package. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) - see our Inclusion Strategy for further information. Our Values: We are committed to developing our people and can offer you a career to expand your professional knowledge and learn from the best in the field, while enjoying the work-life balance you have always wanted. We are passionate about our values: Making a difference Working as one organisation Integrity and respect Professionalism Continuous Improvement
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team, designing, refurbishing, and maintaining a wide range of new and existing properties across the Hampshire County Council estate. Property Services is a Hampshire County Council in-house team of multi-disciplinary construction professionals and specialist support staff delivering a range of property functions ranging from new build, refurbishments, and extensions through to maintenance and compliance activities. It encompasses the council's estate and will include schools, offices, libraries, care homes, countryside properties etc. In this role your main function will involve the design, management and delivery of Building Services Electrical Engineering projects, working on your own or with other professional disciplines, architects, structural engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and quantity surveyors etc, duties will also include inspection of the engineering works on site during construction through to completion on a range of public buildings. You will need to be proficient in designing and calculating electrical services including small power, Data/IT, Fire Alarms, Security, Access Control, lighting, power distribution, renewables such as photovoltaics etc, to the built estate on behalf of the County Council. Undertaking effective client liaison which could be schools, care homes, libraries, countryside estate, or external clients such as Reading Borough Council and Southampton City Council is also a key part of this role. You will have strong organisational skills and experience of delivering a range of projects which could be engineering only or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our people are what make us a vibrant and well respected organisation, so if you are ready for your next career as one of our senior leaders, then further information about the role responsibilities and essential/desirable criteria are available with the job description and person specification linked below. To find our more about our roles and the projects you could be involved in please see the following video - Property Services Careers. What We Can Offer You: There are many reasons why we are a great choice for your next career move including: Flexible working patterns including part time - working up to 37 hours per week. Hybrid working: This role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement consisting of both office and home working, all to suit operational requirements. A competitive Benefits Package. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) - see our Inclusion Strategy for further information. Our Values: We are committed to developing our people and can offer you a career to expand your professional knowledge and learn from the best in the field, while enjoying the work-life balance you have always wanted. We are passionate about our values: Making a difference Working as one organisation Integrity and respect Professionalism Continuous Improvement
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team, designing, building, refurbishing, and maintaining a wide range of new and existing properties across the Hampshire County Council estate. Property Services is a Hampshire County Council in-house team of multi-disciplinary construction professionals and specialist support staff delivering a range of property functions ranging from new build, refurbishments, and extensions through to maintenance and compliance activities. It encompasses the council's estate and will include schools, offices, care homes and countryside properties. In this role your main function will involve the design, management and delivery of Building Services Mechanical Engineering projects, working on your own or with other professional disciplines, architects, structural engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and quantity surveyors etc, duties will also include inspection of the engineering works on site during construction through to completion on a range of public buildings. You will need to be proficient in designing and calculating mechanical services including water services, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, renewables heat pumps etc. and gas services etc, to the built estate on behalf of the County Council. Undertaking effective client liaison which could be schools, care homes, libraries, countryside estate, or external clients such as Reading Borough Council and Southampton City Council is also a key part of this role. You will have strong organisational skills and experience of delivering a range of projects which could be engineering only or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our people are what make us a vibrant and well-respected organisation, so if you are ready for your next career as one of our property professionals, then further information about the role responsibilities and essential/desirable criteria are available within the job description and person specification linked below. To find our more about our roles and the projects you could be involved in please see the following video - Property Services Careers. What We Can Offer You: There are many reasons why we are a great choice for your next career move including: Flexible working patterns including part time - working up to 37 hours per week. Hybrid working: This role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement consisting of both office and home working, all to suit operational requirements. A competitive Benefits Package. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) - see our Inclusion Strategy for further information. We are committed to developing our people and can offer you a career to expand your professional knowledge and learn from the best in the field, while enjoying the work-life balance you have always wanted. We are passionate about our values: Making a difference Working as one organisation Integrity and respect Professionalism Continuous Improvement
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team, designing, building, refurbishing, and maintaining a wide range of new and existing properties across the Hampshire County Council estate. Property Services is a Hampshire County Council in-house team of multi-disciplinary construction professionals and specialist support staff delivering a range of property functions ranging from new build, refurbishments, and extensions through to maintenance and compliance activities. It encompasses the council's estate and will include schools, offices, care homes and countryside properties. In this role your main function will involve the design, management and delivery of Building Services Mechanical Engineering projects, working on your own or with other professional disciplines, architects, structural engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and quantity surveyors etc, duties will also include inspection of the engineering works on site during construction through to completion on a range of public buildings. You will need to be proficient in designing and calculating mechanical services including water services, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, renewables heat pumps etc. and gas services etc, to the built estate on behalf of the County Council. Undertaking effective client liaison which could be schools, care homes, libraries, countryside estate, or external clients such as Reading Borough Council and Southampton City Council is also a key part of this role. You will have strong organisational skills and experience of delivering a range of projects which could be engineering only or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our people are what make us a vibrant and well-respected organisation, so if you are ready for your next career as one of our property professionals, then further information about the role responsibilities and essential/desirable criteria are available within the job description and person specification linked below. To find our more about our roles and the projects you could be involved in please see the following video - Property Services Careers. What We Can Offer You: There are many reasons why we are a great choice for your next career move including: Flexible working patterns including part time - working up to 37 hours per week. Hybrid working: This role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement consisting of both office and home working, all to suit operational requirements. A competitive Benefits Package. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) - see our Inclusion Strategy for further information. We are committed to developing our people and can offer you a career to expand your professional knowledge and learn from the best in the field, while enjoying the work-life balance you have always wanted. We are passionate about our values: Making a difference Working as one organisation Integrity and respect Professionalism Continuous Improvement
Are you an experienced Paediatrics professional, looking to make a big difference to to lives of seriously and terminally ill children? Are you seeking a part time, flexible role in the charitable sector? Do you want to be part of a brand new, ground breaking scheme? If so this could be the ideal opportunity for you, please get in touch today! Our client is a charitable organisation who's mission is to provide support for children and young people who are sick and in medium to long -term hospital care, are seeking a Paediatrics Coordinator to join their team on a part-time, permanent basis. They are seeking a personable, organised and reliable professional to get their At Home Project off the ground and optimise its potential to support and save seriously/terminally ill children and their families. The ideal candidate will be a band 6 Paediatrics Nurse with relevant experience in the NHS/Hospital/Local Authority care/commercial care sector/relevant charity. They will be keen to make a difference where it matters most. Benefits: Brand new provision, with the opportunity to make your mark On-going training and support Established charity with excellent funding routes PERMANENT employment (not related to funding) As a Paediatrics Coordinator, you will: To take responsibility for the launch and development of the At Home Project in Wandsworth, South London. To provide assessment, emotional support and guidance to children and families on a case by case basis and to manage a caseload of around 20 children at any one time, approximately 200 children per year. To work as a key member of the core team in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation day to day and its integration of this project in its service offering. To work with the Hospital Team and to act as a catalyst and support to better transition support for children moving between Hospital and Home settings, between or after bouts of care. To ensure accurate and accessible systems, and records, including support and progression markers and relevant communications with all stakeholders. In time, to work with the CEO to develop peer support mechanisms for parents, to help address the support gaps such parents/carers face when their child is so ill. To support partnerships working and development across all stakeholders and potential partners, including local authorities, NHS staff and the business and wider community. To be successful as a Paediatrics Coordinator, you will: Be well versed in Community/NHS care settings, especially in the care of children and young people, and by extension, with their parents and families. Ideally, A car driver with access to your own vehicle and a license with no more than three points, although London transport links are exceptional. Willing to work on a flexible hybrid pattern initially from home and from a small office or to hot desk within hospital settings. You are emotionally mature and sensitive to the emotional needs of children and families in such a challenging and anxious situation, or in the case of bereavement Be a qualified Paediatrics Nurse, operating at Band 6 In return, my client is offering an annual salary of up to £40,000, pro rata, depending on experience. Please note, this is a part-time, permanent position. If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality. Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position. Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world. Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE FOR THIS ROLE? EARN A £150 GIFT VOUCHER FOR ANY SUCCESSFUL REFERRAL! T&C's APPLY!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Paediatrics professional, looking to make a big difference to to lives of seriously and terminally ill children? Are you seeking a part time, flexible role in the charitable sector? Do you want to be part of a brand new, ground breaking scheme? If so this could be the ideal opportunity for you, please get in touch today! Our client is a charitable organisation who's mission is to provide support for children and young people who are sick and in medium to long -term hospital care, are seeking a Paediatrics Coordinator to join their team on a part-time, permanent basis. They are seeking a personable, organised and reliable professional to get their At Home Project off the ground and optimise its potential to support and save seriously/terminally ill children and their families. The ideal candidate will be a band 6 Paediatrics Nurse with relevant experience in the NHS/Hospital/Local Authority care/commercial care sector/relevant charity. They will be keen to make a difference where it matters most. Benefits: Brand new provision, with the opportunity to make your mark On-going training and support Established charity with excellent funding routes PERMANENT employment (not related to funding) As a Paediatrics Coordinator, you will: To take responsibility for the launch and development of the At Home Project in Wandsworth, South London. To provide assessment, emotional support and guidance to children and families on a case by case basis and to manage a caseload of around 20 children at any one time, approximately 200 children per year. To work as a key member of the core team in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation day to day and its integration of this project in its service offering. To work with the Hospital Team and to act as a catalyst and support to better transition support for children moving between Hospital and Home settings, between or after bouts of care. To ensure accurate and accessible systems, and records, including support and progression markers and relevant communications with all stakeholders. In time, to work with the CEO to develop peer support mechanisms for parents, to help address the support gaps such parents/carers face when their child is so ill. To support partnerships working and development across all stakeholders and potential partners, including local authorities, NHS staff and the business and wider community. To be successful as a Paediatrics Coordinator, you will: Be well versed in Community/NHS care settings, especially in the care of children and young people, and by extension, with their parents and families. Ideally, A car driver with access to your own vehicle and a license with no more than three points, although London transport links are exceptional. Willing to work on a flexible hybrid pattern initially from home and from a small office or to hot desk within hospital settings. You are emotionally mature and sensitive to the emotional needs of children and families in such a challenging and anxious situation, or in the case of bereavement Be a qualified Paediatrics Nurse, operating at Band 6 In return, my client is offering an annual salary of up to £40,000, pro rata, depending on experience. Please note, this is a part-time, permanent position. If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality. Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position. Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world. Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE FOR THIS ROLE? EARN A £150 GIFT VOUCHER FOR ANY SUCCESSFUL REFERRAL! T&C's APPLY!
Decarbonisation Manager Up to £55,500 per annum Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you currently working across retrofit or environmental practices within the housing sector, and looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? If so, our brand-new Decarbonisation Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Environment & Sustainability team are essential for delivering and achieving our Net Zero ambitions across our portfolio. As a Decarbonisation Manager at Longhurst Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving our efforts to minimise carbon emissions and enhance sustainability across our organisation. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing comprehensive decarbonisation strategies, overseeing retrofit projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Further key responsibilities are listed below: Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive decarbonisation strategies aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices. Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of retrofit projects, from initial assessment and planning to execution and monitoring. Develop and implement a robust energy and environmental strategy for Longhurst Group. Support the Head of Environment and Sustainability to develop and implement a Net Zero Carbon Roadmap. Develop and manage a programme of energy efficiency improvements in our existing assets. Spearhead efforts to identify and secure external funding sources aimed at implementing energy efficiency initiatives throughout our portfolio. Assess and prioritise strategies for carbon emission reduction, encompassing enhancements in energy efficiency, adoption of renewable energy sources, and implementation of carbon offsetting initiatives. Lead the development of an energy management system leading to external certification of ISO 14001:2015. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means some time working from home with an expectation of some presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough or Boston office on a weekly basis (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). A large portion of our Environment & Sustainability team are hybrid workers across our geography too. In order to be successful in application for our Decarbonisation Manager role, you ll need proven experience in developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies in a similar role alongside strong project management skills, with the ability to lead numerous initiatives at the same time. Having a strong understanding of the relevant environmental regulations, standards and reporting requirements is crucial. This is a hugely exiting time to join Longhurst Group not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity will spearhead strategies to advance retrofit and decarbonisation, positioning Longhurst Group as a leader within the sector. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. What you receive from us A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5% Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV s will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Decarbonisation Manager Up to £55,500 per annum Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you currently working across retrofit or environmental practices within the housing sector, and looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? If so, our brand-new Decarbonisation Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Environment & Sustainability team are essential for delivering and achieving our Net Zero ambitions across our portfolio. As a Decarbonisation Manager at Longhurst Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving our efforts to minimise carbon emissions and enhance sustainability across our organisation. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing comprehensive decarbonisation strategies, overseeing retrofit projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Further key responsibilities are listed below: Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive decarbonisation strategies aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices. Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of retrofit projects, from initial assessment and planning to execution and monitoring. Develop and implement a robust energy and environmental strategy for Longhurst Group. Support the Head of Environment and Sustainability to develop and implement a Net Zero Carbon Roadmap. Develop and manage a programme of energy efficiency improvements in our existing assets. Spearhead efforts to identify and secure external funding sources aimed at implementing energy efficiency initiatives throughout our portfolio. Assess and prioritise strategies for carbon emission reduction, encompassing enhancements in energy efficiency, adoption of renewable energy sources, and implementation of carbon offsetting initiatives. Lead the development of an energy management system leading to external certification of ISO 14001:2015. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means some time working from home with an expectation of some presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough or Boston office on a weekly basis (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). A large portion of our Environment & Sustainability team are hybrid workers across our geography too. In order to be successful in application for our Decarbonisation Manager role, you ll need proven experience in developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies in a similar role alongside strong project management skills, with the ability to lead numerous initiatives at the same time. Having a strong understanding of the relevant environmental regulations, standards and reporting requirements is crucial. This is a hugely exiting time to join Longhurst Group not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity will spearhead strategies to advance retrofit and decarbonisation, positioning Longhurst Group as a leader within the sector. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. What you receive from us A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5% Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV s will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.
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 18, 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.
Lincolnshire County Council
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Relief Residential Care Officer Level 1 As a Relief worker you can decide when you are available to work, giving you the flexibility of fitting your work around your other commitments. We are looking for relief care workers who are passionate about the care of children and young people and devoted to providing a nurturing environment for them to thrive and develop. We deliver innovative and restorative services for children and young people and have an overall Outstanding rating from Ofsted . As an organisation we are extremely proud of the work our teams undertake and this pride shines through from every team member. About the role No two days are the same in children's residential care. In this role you will supporting our children and young people to complete practical tasks independently such as brushing their teeth, or teaching them to process the information around them, or dealing with challenging behaviour. You'll be helping with the usual tasks involved in running any household and preparing our young people for independent living. You will also work with other agencies - education, social care, police and health as well as communicating regularly with families. You will need to embrace the emotion and physical demands of the role with readiness and courage. As a relief worker you will be offered work on an 'as and when' basis with a salary of £16.15 per hour. A sleeping in payment of £40.76 is paid for each shift you sleep in, mileage is paid at 45p per mile, overtime is paid at time and a half and there is free parking at all our homes. We currently have vacancies for relief workers in the following homes: Albion Street, The Beacon, Eastgate, Haven Cottage, Northolme, Robin House, Riverhead and Denton Avenue (to work between here and Rowston Close) . Below is a brief overview of all our homes - please see the attached brochure for further details on each one. During your application you will have the opportunity to select any of the homes with current vacancies that you are interested in. About our homes Mainstream Homes: We currently have 4 mainstream homes - Albion Street in Spalding, Eastgate in Sleaford, Northolme in Gainsborough and Robin House in Lincoln, which is a specialist residential home providing therapeutic care and support for children. We have also recently opened a new home, Riverhead House in Louth. The children we care for in our mainstream homes are between primary school age and 18 years old and move into residential for a variety of reasons. Our aim is to create a warm and nurturing home where we support them to thrive and reach their full potential. Supported Accommodation: We have a home in Grantham (Denton Avenue) and one in Gainsborough (Rowston Close) that provides 16-18 year olds with the opportunity to experience independent living in an environment that encourages them to develop new skills in a supported manner. Carers working in our Supported Accommodation Homes will be lone working at times and will be expected to travel between both sites. Children With Disabilities: We also have 3 homes specifically designed for children with disabilities. The Beacon at Grantham is a long term care home. Haven Cottage in Boston and Strut House in Lincoln provide short term breaks. We provide care for children from primary school age up to 18 years old in these homes. Lincs Secure Unit: Young people come to our secure home via the courts through the Youth Custody Service or for Welfare reasons. Our Care Officers here are trauma informed and help children rehabilitate back into the community, or transition into adult estates. We provide full training in trauma informed practices as well as in residential childcare to ensure children are being empowered to believe in themselves and to promote the best possible outcomes through education, health and intervention. We usually care for children age 11-18 years old. About You You don't need any professional care experience to apply as we can provide full training, but it is important that you have a kind, compassionate and enthusiastic nature. We are looking for someone who: Is caring and playful, our children have lots of energy and like to explore and play Enjoys spending time with children and helping them to stay connected to their families and friends Is passionate about the care of children and young people, you will be able to create an environment where children feel safe, nurtured, loved and at home Is curious about what a child might need and enthusiastic about helping to meet their needs Is able to set boundaries in a firm but kind way and learn to use different approaches Is willing to undertake a QCF qualification in working with children. Has basic IT skills with knowledge and/or experience of the caring profession. About Our Offer Our devoted carers live by our core values: kindness, nurture, care, respect, empathy and compassion. Along with a competitive salary we offer exciting learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your goals. Find out more about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire Council in our rewards and benefits brochure. We know the importance of high quality induction, training and professional development and make sure our employees receive it. We ensure our Children's Homes employees are well trained in trauma and therapeutic support as enabling the children in our care to feel safe and to thrive is what we are passionate about. We have a strong leadership team and you will be fully supported in your new role. Lincolnshire County Council are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we encourage a supportive and inclusive culture and have been accredited as a Disability Confident employer. If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding any of these vacancies please email: and a member of the Residential Homes Management Team will contact you. Applications close on 30th April 2024. Interviews will be arranged on a flexible basis with candidates who have evidenced in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role. Interviews may take place before the closing date. Please ensure that you select the homes you are interested in working in as part of your application. We wish you the best of luck with your application! Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Relief Residential Care Officer Level 1 As a Relief worker you can decide when you are available to work, giving you the flexibility of fitting your work around your other commitments. We are looking for relief care workers who are passionate about the care of children and young people and devoted to providing a nurturing environment for them to thrive and develop. We deliver innovative and restorative services for children and young people and have an overall Outstanding rating from Ofsted . As an organisation we are extremely proud of the work our teams undertake and this pride shines through from every team member. About the role No two days are the same in children's residential care. In this role you will supporting our children and young people to complete practical tasks independently such as brushing their teeth, or teaching them to process the information around them, or dealing with challenging behaviour. You'll be helping with the usual tasks involved in running any household and preparing our young people for independent living. You will also work with other agencies - education, social care, police and health as well as communicating regularly with families. You will need to embrace the emotion and physical demands of the role with readiness and courage. As a relief worker you will be offered work on an 'as and when' basis with a salary of £16.15 per hour. A sleeping in payment of £40.76 is paid for each shift you sleep in, mileage is paid at 45p per mile, overtime is paid at time and a half and there is free parking at all our homes. We currently have vacancies for relief workers in the following homes: Albion Street, The Beacon, Eastgate, Haven Cottage, Northolme, Robin House, Riverhead and Denton Avenue (to work between here and Rowston Close) . Below is a brief overview of all our homes - please see the attached brochure for further details on each one. During your application you will have the opportunity to select any of the homes with current vacancies that you are interested in. About our homes Mainstream Homes: We currently have 4 mainstream homes - Albion Street in Spalding, Eastgate in Sleaford, Northolme in Gainsborough and Robin House in Lincoln, which is a specialist residential home providing therapeutic care and support for children. We have also recently opened a new home, Riverhead House in Louth. The children we care for in our mainstream homes are between primary school age and 18 years old and move into residential for a variety of reasons. Our aim is to create a warm and nurturing home where we support them to thrive and reach their full potential. Supported Accommodation: We have a home in Grantham (Denton Avenue) and one in Gainsborough (Rowston Close) that provides 16-18 year olds with the opportunity to experience independent living in an environment that encourages them to develop new skills in a supported manner. Carers working in our Supported Accommodation Homes will be lone working at times and will be expected to travel between both sites. Children With Disabilities: We also have 3 homes specifically designed for children with disabilities. The Beacon at Grantham is a long term care home. Haven Cottage in Boston and Strut House in Lincoln provide short term breaks. We provide care for children from primary school age up to 18 years old in these homes. Lincs Secure Unit: Young people come to our secure home via the courts through the Youth Custody Service or for Welfare reasons. Our Care Officers here are trauma informed and help children rehabilitate back into the community, or transition into adult estates. We provide full training in trauma informed practices as well as in residential childcare to ensure children are being empowered to believe in themselves and to promote the best possible outcomes through education, health and intervention. We usually care for children age 11-18 years old. About You You don't need any professional care experience to apply as we can provide full training, but it is important that you have a kind, compassionate and enthusiastic nature. We are looking for someone who: Is caring and playful, our children have lots of energy and like to explore and play Enjoys spending time with children and helping them to stay connected to their families and friends Is passionate about the care of children and young people, you will be able to create an environment where children feel safe, nurtured, loved and at home Is curious about what a child might need and enthusiastic about helping to meet their needs Is able to set boundaries in a firm but kind way and learn to use different approaches Is willing to undertake a QCF qualification in working with children. Has basic IT skills with knowledge and/or experience of the caring profession. About Our Offer Our devoted carers live by our core values: kindness, nurture, care, respect, empathy and compassion. Along with a competitive salary we offer exciting learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your goals. Find out more about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire Council in our rewards and benefits brochure. We know the importance of high quality induction, training and professional development and make sure our employees receive it. We ensure our Children's Homes employees are well trained in trauma and therapeutic support as enabling the children in our care to feel safe and to thrive is what we are passionate about. We have a strong leadership team and you will be fully supported in your new role. Lincolnshire County Council are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we encourage a supportive and inclusive culture and have been accredited as a Disability Confident employer. If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding any of these vacancies please email: and a member of the Residential Homes Management Team will contact you. Applications close on 30th April 2024. Interviews will be arranged on a flexible basis with candidates who have evidenced in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role. Interviews may take place before the closing date. Please ensure that you select the homes you are interested in working in as part of your application. We wish you the best of luck with your application! Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
QSW - Adult Services Your new company We are currently looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker to work within Bridgend Council's Adult Learning Disabilities Team, on a full-time rolling contract. Working within the team, you will manage an allocated caseload to achieve positive outcomes for adults with a Learning Disability. You will offer advice and support to adults who need support to maintain their independence and wellbeing and help to achieve their agreed outcomes, in addition to supporting carers in their own right. Your new role As a full-time member of the team, you have the opportunity to work on a hybrid working model, including 3 days from the office and 2 days from home. For people with identified eligible needs, you will develop collaboratively with people, strength-based plans of care and support in partnership with other relevant professionals; reviewing and evaluating those plans to ensure they support what matters to people. What you'll need to succeed - Social Work degree - Full UK driving licence - Registered with Social Care Wales What you'll get in return - Flexible working - Free DBS - Weekly pay with competitive pay rates - Referral bonuses - A friendly, supportive office team is available 24/7 with our on-call system. What you need to do now If you have your Social Work degree and are looking for a change or are open to new opportunities, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us, and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role! #
Apr 18, 2024
Seasonal
QSW - Adult Services Your new company We are currently looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker to work within Bridgend Council's Adult Learning Disabilities Team, on a full-time rolling contract. Working within the team, you will manage an allocated caseload to achieve positive outcomes for adults with a Learning Disability. You will offer advice and support to adults who need support to maintain their independence and wellbeing and help to achieve their agreed outcomes, in addition to supporting carers in their own right. Your new role As a full-time member of the team, you have the opportunity to work on a hybrid working model, including 3 days from the office and 2 days from home. For people with identified eligible needs, you will develop collaboratively with people, strength-based plans of care and support in partnership with other relevant professionals; reviewing and evaluating those plans to ensure they support what matters to people. What you'll need to succeed - Social Work degree - Full UK driving licence - Registered with Social Care Wales What you'll get in return - Flexible working - Free DBS - Weekly pay with competitive pay rates - Referral bonuses - A friendly, supportive office team is available 24/7 with our on-call system. What you need to do now If you have your Social Work degree and are looking for a change or are open to new opportunities, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us, and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role! #
Salary: 8,400 pro rata ( 21,000 FTE) Contract: Part Time, Permanent Specific Hours: 14 hours per week Base Location: This role is home based but you will be expected to attend meetings up to 10 times per year in the South of England. Covering Location: PCS SENDIASS Services in Hampshire, Isle of Wight and London boroughs of Richmond and Kingston Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan (pro rata) About us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. PCS SENDIASS SENIDASS services are part of Polaris Children's Services (PCS). PCS SENDIASS provide timely, confidential and impartial, information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). PCS SENDIASS operate in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the London boroughs of Richmond & Kingston. SENDIASS' aim is to ensure that parents/carers of children with SEND are empowered to play an active and informed role in their child's education and that young people with SEND have the appropriate information advice and support to raise aspirations and enable them to make decisions on issues relating to preparing for adulthood. What we are looking for: We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled administration and marketing assistant with personal or professional experience in special educational needs or disabilities. Your role will be to engage new customers by creating exciting, informative social media content and maintaining the service's websites. You will also provide administrative support to the PCS SENDIASS team. Requirements: Excellent IT Skills Able to create engaging, information social media and website content Self-motivated and confident in working independently from home Tenacious in forming relationships with colleagues and partner organisations to promote PCS SENDIASS and reach new customers. Excellent written English Support colleagues by organizing meetings, preparing minutes, maintaining communication, monitoring the database etc. Enable the smooth running of the service by processing invoices, scheduling clinics and liaising with stakeholder organisation Inform service development by conducting customer surveys and producing reports Provide feedback to the Local Offers Undertake training commensurate with the role Undertake additional training related to SEND by mutual agreement. This would be for personal development and/or to enable the post holder to support other areas of the service. The role is home based. Applicants need to be able to travel to the south of England for half-termly team meetings and bi-monthly one-to-one meetings with their manager. Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. INDCOMMP
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Salary: 8,400 pro rata ( 21,000 FTE) Contract: Part Time, Permanent Specific Hours: 14 hours per week Base Location: This role is home based but you will be expected to attend meetings up to 10 times per year in the South of England. Covering Location: PCS SENDIASS Services in Hampshire, Isle of Wight and London boroughs of Richmond and Kingston Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan (pro rata) About us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. PCS SENDIASS SENIDASS services are part of Polaris Children's Services (PCS). PCS SENDIASS provide timely, confidential and impartial, information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). PCS SENDIASS operate in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the London boroughs of Richmond & Kingston. SENDIASS' aim is to ensure that parents/carers of children with SEND are empowered to play an active and informed role in their child's education and that young people with SEND have the appropriate information advice and support to raise aspirations and enable them to make decisions on issues relating to preparing for adulthood. What we are looking for: We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled administration and marketing assistant with personal or professional experience in special educational needs or disabilities. Your role will be to engage new customers by creating exciting, informative social media content and maintaining the service's websites. You will also provide administrative support to the PCS SENDIASS team. Requirements: Excellent IT Skills Able to create engaging, information social media and website content Self-motivated and confident in working independently from home Tenacious in forming relationships with colleagues and partner organisations to promote PCS SENDIASS and reach new customers. Excellent written English Support colleagues by organizing meetings, preparing minutes, maintaining communication, monitoring the database etc. Enable the smooth running of the service by processing invoices, scheduling clinics and liaising with stakeholder organisation Inform service development by conducting customer surveys and producing reports Provide feedback to the Local Offers Undertake training commensurate with the role Undertake additional training related to SEND by mutual agreement. This would be for personal development and/or to enable the post holder to support other areas of the service. The role is home based. Applicants need to be able to travel to the south of England for half-termly team meetings and bi-monthly one-to-one meetings with their manager. Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. INDCOMMP
This role has a starting salary of £43,923 per annum, based on working 36-hours per week. We are excited to be hiring a new Vocal Development Lead to join our fantastic Surrey Arts Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in delivering Surrey Music Hub's remit to support and enhance singing in all Surrey schools, and to provide progression routes for young people who develop an interest in all forms of vocal expression including rap and spoken word. The role may require some evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu may be taken. The post will largely involve working from our office in Guildford and from home. 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 Opportunities to participate in regional and national music professional development programmes About the Team Surrey Arts is the Arts Service for Surrey County Council. We are the lead delivery organisation for the music education hub. We provide music lessons, instrument hire, out of school music centres, activities, and ensembles for young people. Surrey Arts is the lead partner for the Cultural Education Partnership as well as leading on a range of arts and culture programmes across the county. You will join a team dedicated to "changing lives through world class arts". Surrey Arts is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that places young people at the centre of our work. We are committed to developing Surrey Arts as a genuinely inclusive organisation, and one that meets the needs of the whole diverse community of Surrey. About the Role As the Vocal Development Lead, you will have significant experience of leading singing in schools and other settings and have the broader project management, facilitation and engagement skills to effectively enable support for vocal work in schools and other settings across the whole age range. The role will involve a wide range of activities including: Leading and facilitating singing CPD for schools Undertaking some vocal teaching Managing large scale performance opportunities Developing partnerships to enhance the vocal programme across the county Providing advice and support to vocal teachers. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Leading singing in a range of formal and other educational settings Delivering singing CPD Working with diverse groups of young people and/or programmes addressing inequality Designing and managing projects in an educational setting Working collaboratively and innovatively with colleagues to achieve strategic aims Networking locally, regionally, and nationally within the music education sector. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/05/2024, with interviews planned for 15/05/2024 and 16/05/2024 at the Surrey Arts Office, GU3 3BH. 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 18, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £43,923 per annum, based on working 36-hours per week. We are excited to be hiring a new Vocal Development Lead to join our fantastic Surrey Arts Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in delivering Surrey Music Hub's remit to support and enhance singing in all Surrey schools, and to provide progression routes for young people who develop an interest in all forms of vocal expression including rap and spoken word. The role may require some evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu may be taken. The post will largely involve working from our office in Guildford and from home. 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 Opportunities to participate in regional and national music professional development programmes About the Team Surrey Arts is the Arts Service for Surrey County Council. We are the lead delivery organisation for the music education hub. We provide music lessons, instrument hire, out of school music centres, activities, and ensembles for young people. Surrey Arts is the lead partner for the Cultural Education Partnership as well as leading on a range of arts and culture programmes across the county. You will join a team dedicated to "changing lives through world class arts". Surrey Arts is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that places young people at the centre of our work. We are committed to developing Surrey Arts as a genuinely inclusive organisation, and one that meets the needs of the whole diverse community of Surrey. About the Role As the Vocal Development Lead, you will have significant experience of leading singing in schools and other settings and have the broader project management, facilitation and engagement skills to effectively enable support for vocal work in schools and other settings across the whole age range. The role will involve a wide range of activities including: Leading and facilitating singing CPD for schools Undertaking some vocal teaching Managing large scale performance opportunities Developing partnerships to enhance the vocal programme across the county Providing advice and support to vocal teachers. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Leading singing in a range of formal and other educational settings Delivering singing CPD Working with diverse groups of young people and/or programmes addressing inequality Designing and managing projects in an educational setting Working collaboratively and innovatively with colleagues to achieve strategic aims Networking locally, regionally, and nationally within the music education sector. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/05/2024, with interviews planned for 15/05/2024 and 16/05/2024 at the Surrey Arts Office, GU3 3BH. 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.
Part-Time Personal Assistant to Operations Hours: 20 hours per week (office based 4 or 5 days a week) Location: Maidstone Company Overview: At Continuity Care Services, we understand the importance of ensuring the well-being and comfort of people in their own homes. We are dedicated to offering compassionate and professional care services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. With a commitment to excellence, Continuity Care Services stands as a beacon of reliability and compassion in the field of caregiving. Our team of skilled professionals is extensively trained to deliver personalised care with dignity and respect, fostering a nurturing environment where your loved ones can thrive. As we continue to expand we are recruiting for a Part-Time Personal Assistant to support our General Manager and Director. Position Overview: We are currently seeking a proactive and organised Part-Time Personal Assistant to Operations to join our team. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to our operations department, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective communication within the company. Responsibilities: Answer and screen phone calls, taking messages and routing calls as necessary. Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinating meetings. Provide administrative support to meetings, including minute-taking, agenda setting, and management of issue logs/action trackers. Follow up on actions required in between meetings. Perform administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation. Assist with bookkeeping and payroll tasks. Create and maintain the social media profile of the company, including creating posts for recruitment, updated guidance and legislation, and awareness days. Requirements: Proven experience as a personal assistant or similar role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Experience in social media management is essential Benefits: Fully funded training and access to our training academy! Competitive rates of pay, PLUS enhanced weekends and bank holidays. Opportunities Higher to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression Opportunities to join our nurses associates programme Refer a friend scheme adding 500 per friend to your salary. (terms & conditions apply) 24/7 for assistance as well as your line manager Access to a Mental Health First Aider CCS Healthy Living Annual Saving Scheme Bonus Schemes Annual Charity Events Full PPE provided to each carer with weekly testing Company phone Travel time between calls Healthcare re-imbursements How to apply: If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and meet the requirements outlined above, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience via the apply online function. Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now! Continuity of Care Services are an Equally Opportunities, Disability Aware and CQC Regulated Employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. PLEASE NOTE we do not provide sponsorship and only applications currently holding Right to Work in the UK documents will be shortlisted. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory paid training before employment can begin.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Part-Time Personal Assistant to Operations Hours: 20 hours per week (office based 4 or 5 days a week) Location: Maidstone Company Overview: At Continuity Care Services, we understand the importance of ensuring the well-being and comfort of people in their own homes. We are dedicated to offering compassionate and professional care services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. With a commitment to excellence, Continuity Care Services stands as a beacon of reliability and compassion in the field of caregiving. Our team of skilled professionals is extensively trained to deliver personalised care with dignity and respect, fostering a nurturing environment where your loved ones can thrive. As we continue to expand we are recruiting for a Part-Time Personal Assistant to support our General Manager and Director. Position Overview: We are currently seeking a proactive and organised Part-Time Personal Assistant to Operations to join our team. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to our operations department, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective communication within the company. Responsibilities: Answer and screen phone calls, taking messages and routing calls as necessary. Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinating meetings. Provide administrative support to meetings, including minute-taking, agenda setting, and management of issue logs/action trackers. Follow up on actions required in between meetings. Perform administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation. Assist with bookkeeping and payroll tasks. Create and maintain the social media profile of the company, including creating posts for recruitment, updated guidance and legislation, and awareness days. Requirements: Proven experience as a personal assistant or similar role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Experience in social media management is essential Benefits: Fully funded training and access to our training academy! Competitive rates of pay, PLUS enhanced weekends and bank holidays. Opportunities Higher to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression Opportunities to join our nurses associates programme Refer a friend scheme adding 500 per friend to your salary. (terms & conditions apply) 24/7 for assistance as well as your line manager Access to a Mental Health First Aider CCS Healthy Living Annual Saving Scheme Bonus Schemes Annual Charity Events Full PPE provided to each carer with weekly testing Company phone Travel time between calls Healthcare re-imbursements How to apply: If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and meet the requirements outlined above, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience via the apply online function. Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now! Continuity of Care Services are an Equally Opportunities, Disability Aware and CQC Regulated Employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. PLEASE NOTE we do not provide sponsorship and only applications currently holding Right to Work in the UK documents will be shortlisted. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory paid training before employment can begin.
Governance and Compliance Manager Vacancy Salary Up to £50,000 per annum Vacancy Location Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you an experienced Governance professional looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? Are you passionate about all things governance and compliance? If so, our Governance and Compliance Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that builds great foundations for our customers, our Governance and Compliance team are critical to ensuring we re on the right path and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. They also play a vital role in ensuring the organisation is well governed through a highly effective Board and robust governance arrangements. As we face significant regulatory change within the Social Housing sector, we are seeking a dynamic, thorough and strategic-minded Governance and Compliance Manager to support this work. Leading a team of 5, as Governance and Compliance Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our governance and compliance frameworks. You will work alongside the Director of Governance and Compliance to deliver a first class company secretariat service, providing advice and guidance to the Board and Senior Teams on all regulatory matters. You will be key to ensuring our Boards and Committees are effectively serviced through excellent Board administration and support. This is a hugely exciting time to join Longhurst Group not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. This opportunity gives you the chance to ensure continued compliance across the Group whilst helping to shape the future direction of the governance and compliance function. The role is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means some time working from home with an expectation of some presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough or Boston office on a weekly basis (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). A large portion of our Governance and Compliance team are hybrid workers across our geography too. In order to be successful in this role, you will require significant experience of working in a regulated environment, be a confident communicator working up to Board level and ideally have knowledge of the Social Housing sector. Our Governance and Compliance Manager opportunity would be ideal for a governance or compliance professional wishing to expand or bring their knowledge to a large, complex and rewarding organisation. We welcome candidates to get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more or apply for consideration below. What you receive from us A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 6.65% Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV s will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Governance and Compliance Manager Vacancy Salary Up to £50,000 per annum Vacancy Location Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you an experienced Governance professional looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? Are you passionate about all things governance and compliance? If so, our Governance and Compliance Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that builds great foundations for our customers, our Governance and Compliance team are critical to ensuring we re on the right path and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. They also play a vital role in ensuring the organisation is well governed through a highly effective Board and robust governance arrangements. As we face significant regulatory change within the Social Housing sector, we are seeking a dynamic, thorough and strategic-minded Governance and Compliance Manager to support this work. Leading a team of 5, as Governance and Compliance Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our governance and compliance frameworks. You will work alongside the Director of Governance and Compliance to deliver a first class company secretariat service, providing advice and guidance to the Board and Senior Teams on all regulatory matters. You will be key to ensuring our Boards and Committees are effectively serviced through excellent Board administration and support. This is a hugely exciting time to join Longhurst Group not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. This opportunity gives you the chance to ensure continued compliance across the Group whilst helping to shape the future direction of the governance and compliance function. The role is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means some time working from home with an expectation of some presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough or Boston office on a weekly basis (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). A large portion of our Governance and Compliance team are hybrid workers across our geography too. In order to be successful in this role, you will require significant experience of working in a regulated environment, be a confident communicator working up to Board level and ideally have knowledge of the Social Housing sector. Our Governance and Compliance Manager opportunity would be ideal for a governance or compliance professional wishing to expand or bring their knowledge to a large, complex and rewarding organisation. We welcome candidates to get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more or apply for consideration below. What you receive from us A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 6.65% Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV s will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.
Salary: 8,400 pro rata ( 21,000 FTE) Contract: Part Time, Permanent Specific Hours: 14 hours per week Base Location: This role is home based but you will be expected to attend meetings up to 10 times per year in the South of England. Covering Location: PCS SENDIASS Services in Hampshire, Isle of Wight and London boroughs of Richmond and Kingston Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan (pro rata) About us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. PCS SENDIASS SENIDASS services are part of Polaris Children's Services (PCS). PCS SENDIASS provide timely, confidential and impartial, information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). PCS SENDIASS operate in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the London boroughs of Richmond & Kingston. SENDIASS' aim is to ensure that parents/carers of children with SEND are empowered to play an active and informed role in their child's education and that young people with SEND have the appropriate information advice and support to raise aspirations and enable them to make decisions on issues relating to preparing for adulthood. What we are looking for: We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled administration and marketing assistant with personal or professional experience in special educational needs or disabilities. Your role will be to engage new customers by creating exciting, informative social media content and maintaining the service's websites. You will also provide administrative support to the PCS SENDIASS team. Requirements: Excellent IT Skills Able to create engaging, information social media and website content Self-motivated and confident in working independently from home Tenacious in forming relationships with colleagues and partner organisations to promote PCS SENDIASS and reach new customers. Excellent written English Support colleagues by organizing meetings, preparing minutes, maintaining communication, monitoring the database etc. Enable the smooth running of the service by processing invoices, scheduling clinics and liaising with stakeholder organisation Inform service development by conducting customer surveys and producing reports Provide feedback to the Local Offers Undertake training commensurate with the role Undertake additional training related to SEND by mutual agreement. This would be for personal development and/or to enable the post holder to support other areas of the service. The role is home based. Applicants need to be able to travel to the south of England for half-termly team meetings and bi-monthly one-to-one meetings with their manager. Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. INDCOMMP
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Salary: 8,400 pro rata ( 21,000 FTE) Contract: Part Time, Permanent Specific Hours: 14 hours per week Base Location: This role is home based but you will be expected to attend meetings up to 10 times per year in the South of England. Covering Location: PCS SENDIASS Services in Hampshire, Isle of Wight and London boroughs of Richmond and Kingston Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan (pro rata) About us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. PCS SENDIASS SENIDASS services are part of Polaris Children's Services (PCS). PCS SENDIASS provide timely, confidential and impartial, information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). PCS SENDIASS operate in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the London boroughs of Richmond & Kingston. SENDIASS' aim is to ensure that parents/carers of children with SEND are empowered to play an active and informed role in their child's education and that young people with SEND have the appropriate information advice and support to raise aspirations and enable them to make decisions on issues relating to preparing for adulthood. What we are looking for: We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled administration and marketing assistant with personal or professional experience in special educational needs or disabilities. Your role will be to engage new customers by creating exciting, informative social media content and maintaining the service's websites. You will also provide administrative support to the PCS SENDIASS team. Requirements: Excellent IT Skills Able to create engaging, information social media and website content Self-motivated and confident in working independently from home Tenacious in forming relationships with colleagues and partner organisations to promote PCS SENDIASS and reach new customers. Excellent written English Support colleagues by organizing meetings, preparing minutes, maintaining communication, monitoring the database etc. Enable the smooth running of the service by processing invoices, scheduling clinics and liaising with stakeholder organisation Inform service development by conducting customer surveys and producing reports Provide feedback to the Local Offers Undertake training commensurate with the role Undertake additional training related to SEND by mutual agreement. This would be for personal development and/or to enable the post holder to support other areas of the service. The role is home based. Applicants need to be able to travel to the south of England for half-termly team meetings and bi-monthly one-to-one meetings with their manager. Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. INDCOMMP
Occupational Therapist job in Sandwell (adults) 2 Full time x 1 part-time 17 hrs, paying up to £32 ph. Your new company Sandwell Council are looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists (OT) to help deliver their therapy service (2 Full time x 1 part-time 17 hrs). Sandwell are focused on maximising independence, within a fast-paced and dynamic team to support the residents of Sandwell. It is an exciting and creative time in the OT service as they are developing new ways of working to meet the challenges as we move forward in delivering our therapy service. Your new role You will have the opportunity to work with those with complex physical disabilities and develop your clinical skills. Also, have knowledge specific to aids and adaptations within a community setting as well as being part of our duty system alongside colleagues in community social work and reablement to provide a streamlined customer journey. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments, plan/deliver services and reviewing outcomes with service users, carers and their personal support networks. Ensuring you address adversity and social exclusion, promoting service users independence and autonomy. You are passionate about the care and support you provide, ensuring that it is personalised and, where possible, gives service user's control of their lives, focusing on a strength-based approach. You will work autonomously, managing your own caseload with guidance from senior OT's and a supportive management team. The service operates standard hours as follows; 9am till 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am till 5pm on Fridays. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out virtual and home-based OT assessments for service-users across the borough. This will include functional and moving and handling assessments. Assessing the provision of specialist equipment and minor adaptations. Providing recommendations for major adaptations, including Disabled Facilities Grant applications through joint work with the Home Improvement Agency and housing colleagues. Working closely with social work colleagues, other agencies & professionals. What you'll need to succeed This role requires an enhanced DBS check. You will need to be a qualified OT and registered with the HCPC on commencement of the position. You must have a BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. What you'll get in return Working through Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive: Lifelong career partner with over 15 years of recruitment expertise Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform , network forums and resources Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd Support for CV writing and interview skills £250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker , who we then place. You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience with scope for negotiation. 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 18, 2024
Seasonal
Occupational Therapist job in Sandwell (adults) 2 Full time x 1 part-time 17 hrs, paying up to £32 ph. Your new company Sandwell Council are looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists (OT) to help deliver their therapy service (2 Full time x 1 part-time 17 hrs). Sandwell are focused on maximising independence, within a fast-paced and dynamic team to support the residents of Sandwell. It is an exciting and creative time in the OT service as they are developing new ways of working to meet the challenges as we move forward in delivering our therapy service. Your new role You will have the opportunity to work with those with complex physical disabilities and develop your clinical skills. Also, have knowledge specific to aids and adaptations within a community setting as well as being part of our duty system alongside colleagues in community social work and reablement to provide a streamlined customer journey. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments, plan/deliver services and reviewing outcomes with service users, carers and their personal support networks. Ensuring you address adversity and social exclusion, promoting service users independence and autonomy. You are passionate about the care and support you provide, ensuring that it is personalised and, where possible, gives service user's control of their lives, focusing on a strength-based approach. You will work autonomously, managing your own caseload with guidance from senior OT's and a supportive management team. The service operates standard hours as follows; 9am till 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am till 5pm on Fridays. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out virtual and home-based OT assessments for service-users across the borough. This will include functional and moving and handling assessments. Assessing the provision of specialist equipment and minor adaptations. Providing recommendations for major adaptations, including Disabled Facilities Grant applications through joint work with the Home Improvement Agency and housing colleagues. Working closely with social work colleagues, other agencies & professionals. What you'll need to succeed This role requires an enhanced DBS check. You will need to be a qualified OT and registered with the HCPC on commencement of the position. You must have a BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. What you'll get in return Working through Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive: Lifelong career partner with over 15 years of recruitment expertise Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform , network forums and resources Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd Support for CV writing and interview skills £250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker , who we then place. You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience with scope for negotiation. 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. #
This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Although this role is advertised as full time we are also happy to consider part time applications for this role and have a conversation over what this would look like. "I'd say no day is the same. It is rewarding and it's great being out with the public and helping. It makes getting out of bed worthwhile." - Mandi Porter, Senior Social Care Assistant We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Learning Disability and Autism service and help us make a real difference to the local community, ensuring no one is left behind. 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 We promote an agile approach to work, a balance of spending time in our communities, our offices and working remotely from home or wherever works best. Extensive Training and Development continuously throughout your service About the Team We have a vacancy in our East Surrey team (based in Leatherhead). We offer a fantastic working environment where training and development is prioritised. We are most interested in recruiting people who are keen to learn, progress their professional development and grow with our team. About the Role We have a vacancy in our East Surrey Team (based in Leatherhead). We are looking for a competent Senior Social Worker to join our Allocations Team working with complex cases in order to meet their desired outcomes. This includes legal court work, partnership working with our health colleagues, completing Section 42 enquiries and supervising junior members of the team to ensure a high quality standard of service is provided. As a Senior Social Worker in Surrey you will work across various unique projects that ensure our value service users have the opportunity to enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful life. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Your substantial post-qualification professional experience as a Social Worker Your experience of providing professional supervision Your understanding and experience of working in a strengths-based approach Your knowledge and experience of current legislation such as The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act Your experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/04/2024. 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 18, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Although this role is advertised as full time we are also happy to consider part time applications for this role and have a conversation over what this would look like. "I'd say no day is the same. It is rewarding and it's great being out with the public and helping. It makes getting out of bed worthwhile." - Mandi Porter, Senior Social Care Assistant We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Learning Disability and Autism service and help us make a real difference to the local community, ensuring no one is left behind. 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 We promote an agile approach to work, a balance of spending time in our communities, our offices and working remotely from home or wherever works best. Extensive Training and Development continuously throughout your service About the Team We have a vacancy in our East Surrey team (based in Leatherhead). We offer a fantastic working environment where training and development is prioritised. We are most interested in recruiting people who are keen to learn, progress their professional development and grow with our team. About the Role We have a vacancy in our East Surrey Team (based in Leatherhead). We are looking for a competent Senior Social Worker to join our Allocations Team working with complex cases in order to meet their desired outcomes. This includes legal court work, partnership working with our health colleagues, completing Section 42 enquiries and supervising junior members of the team to ensure a high quality standard of service is provided. As a Senior Social Worker in Surrey you will work across various unique projects that ensure our value service users have the opportunity to enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful life. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Your substantial post-qualification professional experience as a Social Worker Your experience of providing professional supervision Your understanding and experience of working in a strengths-based approach Your knowledge and experience of current legislation such as The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act Your experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/04/2024. 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.
Senior Care Assistant - full time, days, £12.50 per hour Your new company We are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for days at a 25-bed Residential and Dementia Home based in the Southampton area. The Senior Carer's job is for 40 hours per week, shifts will include alternate weekends as well as on call 1 in every 5 weekends. Shift times are a mixture of and . Your new role Along with providing general care duties. You will support residents according to their wishes and needs, as outlined in the individual's care plan. You will also support the running of the home and w ork in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise the quality of life for individuals . You will be required to lead shifts in the absence of a team leader or head of care and ensure that you provide a smooth handover to the senior starting their shift. What you'll need to succeed You will already have experience working as a Senior Care Assistant, ideally with an NVQ level 3. You will need to be flexible and responsive at all times, to meet the changing needs of the home and the residents. You will be a calm and compassionate person and have a genuine passion for working with Dementia. Medication experience is desirable. Due to the location, you must have access to a full UK licence and your own transport. All applicants must have at least 2 years full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship What you'll get in return £12.50 per hour Opportunities for you to advance your training and to enrol in new qualifications Generous holiday allowance Working with an experienced team Ongoing support and 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 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Care Assistant - full time, days, £12.50 per hour Your new company We are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for days at a 25-bed Residential and Dementia Home based in the Southampton area. The Senior Carer's job is for 40 hours per week, shifts will include alternate weekends as well as on call 1 in every 5 weekends. Shift times are a mixture of and . Your new role Along with providing general care duties. You will support residents according to their wishes and needs, as outlined in the individual's care plan. You will also support the running of the home and w ork in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise the quality of life for individuals . You will be required to lead shifts in the absence of a team leader or head of care and ensure that you provide a smooth handover to the senior starting their shift. What you'll need to succeed You will already have experience working as a Senior Care Assistant, ideally with an NVQ level 3. You will need to be flexible and responsive at all times, to meet the changing needs of the home and the residents. You will be a calm and compassionate person and have a genuine passion for working with Dementia. Medication experience is desirable. Due to the location, you must have access to a full UK licence and your own transport. All applicants must have at least 2 years full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship What you'll get in return £12.50 per hour Opportunities for you to advance your training and to enrol in new qualifications Generous holiday allowance Working with an experienced team Ongoing support and 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. #
We are working in partnership with a provider of children s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Hertford, Hertfordshire . If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a children's home . This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress. This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week plus 6 sleep ins per month. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need your Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £15.67 - £17.10 per hour + £40 per sleep in. DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE IS COMPULSORY. As a Senior Residential Children s Worker your responsibilities will include: Attend staff meetings and supervisions. Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the children and staff members during the shifts that you lead. Discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters. Ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures. Provide support using a person centred approach. Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm. Continuous commitment to professional development. To be willing to cover other homes when required. Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals. Our client is offering a whole range of benefits , including: Increase hourly rate after 10pm. Good company pension. Good career path to management. To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson. Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
We are working in partnership with a provider of children s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Hertford, Hertfordshire . If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a children's home . This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress. This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week plus 6 sleep ins per month. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need your Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £15.67 - £17.10 per hour + £40 per sleep in. DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE IS COMPULSORY. As a Senior Residential Children s Worker your responsibilities will include: Attend staff meetings and supervisions. Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the children and staff members during the shifts that you lead. Discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters. Ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures. Provide support using a person centred approach. Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm. Continuous commitment to professional development. To be willing to cover other homes when required. Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals. Our client is offering a whole range of benefits , including: Increase hourly rate after 10pm. Good company pension. Good career path to management. To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson. Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager for a children's home in Bedfor d. This position is a permanent, full-time position. Basic salary of up to £50,000 plus an achievable bonus scheme. The successful applicant will manage a BRAND NEW 2 bed home providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include: Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child Manging budgets effectively Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including: A REAL opportunity to progress as the company grows Flexible working hours Support from a very experienced Responsible Indivdual. FReedom to recruit own team. Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager for a children's home in Bedfor d. This position is a permanent, full-time position. Basic salary of up to £50,000 plus an achievable bonus scheme. The successful applicant will manage a BRAND NEW 2 bed home providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include: Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child Manging budgets effectively Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including: A REAL opportunity to progress as the company grows Flexible working hours Support from a very experienced Responsible Indivdual. FReedom to recruit own team. Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!
This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a full-time position, but we are happy to consider part-time applications also. We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Epsom & Ewell Locality Team. The team is based in Fairmount House, Leatherhead with the potential to return to the Epsom area in the future. We positively encourage staff to progress in their role through training as well as work opportunities. The management team has a good track record of encouraging and supporting staff to develop and progress in their career. The role is hybrid working, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for a minimum for full time staff to be in the office twice a week and part time staff once 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 About the Team We are a dynamic and flexible Locality Team, working within our community to support and empower our residents. Surrey provides excellent training and development opportunities, along with a flexible and agile working environment. We would love you to join us as a Senior Occupational Therapist to help develop and shape our growing occupational therapy team! About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified registered Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team at Epsom & Ewell. We are proactive in supporting all our staff to develop, with a focus on continual practice development. This diverse role requires professional experience of assessing for major adaptations, specialised equipment and completing moving and handling risk assessments, with the aim of supporting our clients to live meaningful lives within the community, the very essence of occupational therapy. We offer regular supervision to all our staff every month, plus provide informal support from the wider team. The value of occupational therapists is well recognised within our team, which enables us to fully utilise our skills and strengths to achieve a critical service, focussing on what is important to the individual. As a Senior Occupational Therapist in Epsom & Ewell Locality Team, you will conduct holistic assessments of social care needs and planning support across a dedicated caseload. Working closely with families, carers and care workers, you'll play a vital role in supporting people from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of needs. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family Knowledge 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 would also be required and experience of providing professional supervision (support and training to further these skills will be provided). You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/05/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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 17, 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, but we are happy to consider part-time applications also. We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Epsom & Ewell Locality Team. The team is based in Fairmount House, Leatherhead with the potential to return to the Epsom area in the future. We positively encourage staff to progress in their role through training as well as work opportunities. The management team has a good track record of encouraging and supporting staff to develop and progress in their career. The role is hybrid working, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for a minimum for full time staff to be in the office twice a week and part time staff once 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 About the Team We are a dynamic and flexible Locality Team, working within our community to support and empower our residents. Surrey provides excellent training and development opportunities, along with a flexible and agile working environment. We would love you to join us as a Senior Occupational Therapist to help develop and shape our growing occupational therapy team! About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified registered Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team at Epsom & Ewell. We are proactive in supporting all our staff to develop, with a focus on continual practice development. This diverse role requires professional experience of assessing for major adaptations, specialised equipment and completing moving and handling risk assessments, with the aim of supporting our clients to live meaningful lives within the community, the very essence of occupational therapy. We offer regular supervision to all our staff every month, plus provide informal support from the wider team. The value of occupational therapists is well recognised within our team, which enables us to fully utilise our skills and strengths to achieve a critical service, focussing on what is important to the individual. As a Senior Occupational Therapist in Epsom & Ewell Locality Team, you will conduct holistic assessments of social care needs and planning support across a dedicated caseload. Working closely with families, carers and care workers, you'll play a vital role in supporting people from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of needs. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family Knowledge 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 would also be required and experience of providing professional supervision (support and training to further these skills will be provided). You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/05/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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.