SEMESTER RECRUITMENT

Responsibility

• to manage an allocated caseload, which includes the management and decision-making involved with cases, some being high complexity and/or high-risk cases
• MASH Order. Working in the office
• we are recruiting an interim social worker to join our Child Protection Court Team based in Winsford
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• social worker within Cared for Children's service- court and long term care experience required
• assessing Social Worker in a Connected Carers Team
• we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our community discharge to assess team
• adult MASH Team Social Worker
• duty and Assessments Team
• senior Social Worker post within the Adults Safeguarding Team
• 1 QSW to work in Family Safeguarding in Lancaster
• job summary description – Permanence and A&I Wirral is a great place to work
• manchester is a fantastic city with great diversity and a drive to improve outcomes
• 2 days a week in office, 3 days from home
• qualified Social Worker required to work full time as part of a CIN Team
• we are looking for 2 Social Workers to join the cared for children service
• we are looking for an experienced social worker to join our discharge of care order/Special Guardianship Team
• fostering Social Worker We are seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering and Kinship Service
• we are looking for Social Worker who is registered with Social Work England, registered to join Stepping Hill Neighbourhood team
• must be willing to complete face to face assessments and DSTs
• we have an exciting opportunity for a qualified AMHPs to join our new AMHP hub based at Wildwood/County Hall
• an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner social worker post within Central Wakefield, a locality team
• experienced worker to join an adult transition team supporting young people 18 to 25
• social Worker with at least 3 years experience required for Safeguarding Childrens team. Must have knowledge of
• prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues
• to cover maternity leave in fostering service for an initial 21 weeks
• to undertake a range of fostering assessments relating to kinship carers
• children Assessment and Intervention Team £42
• we are currently looking to recruit a permanent qualified Social Worker into our Fostering Teams
• we require a social worker to work within our Care Leavers Team
• we are recruiting an interim social worker to join our Child Protection & Court Team based in Ellesmere Port
• please note, we are looking to hold interviews Friday 30th June and looking for candidates availabile to start almost immediately
• family and Friends Assessment Team
• this role is in the Continuing Health Team in Adults
• social Worker Adults - Level 3- based in HICaF Discharge Team for a period of initially 6 months
• we are looking to recruit x 12 Court qualified social workers with the agreed pay rate of £47 ph
• we are recruiting additional social workers above our normal establishment to ensure manageable caseloads
• flexible working between office and home available
• the main tasks include undertaking Viability Assessments and Form C Assessments
• they would be expected to carry a high caseload of complex Court cases
• we are looking a full Adult Safeguarding Social Worker to be based in Adult MASH for Oldham Council
• you will support citizens who live in residential and nursing homes
• we need capable practitioners - Care Act, safeguarding and MCA experienced
• we work with young people who are subject to care orders or section 20 accommodated aged from 0-18 years
• A social work qualification and a relevant counselling/therapy qualification relating to children or adults are essential
• temporary Social Worker required to working within ISAT
• we offer hybrid working, however must be office based one day per week
• the candidate will primarily be undertaking connected carer assessments but may be required to support mainstream fostering recruitment if needed
• evidence required of experience in case management and continuum of need
• child Protection and CIN
• flexible working in place- balance between working from home/office and statutory visits to meet the needs of the service
• this includes viability assessments, Reg 24 assessments, fostering assessments and SGO assessments
• here’s the role
• as the successful candidate you will demonstrate dedication to working with vulnerable adults
• we are recruiting additional social workers above our normal establishment to ensure that we can maintain manageable caseloads
• duty Social Worker Connected Carers Team
• the role would require in person attendance for completion of assessments and meetings, and attendance in office one day per week
• there is an expectation of work 9-1 on a rota basis with the rest of the rapid staff
• applicants will be joining a newly formed court team which will be managed by two of our in-house managers
• to undertake assessments, design care and support plans and other appropriate plans e.g
• please confirm which DBS is required for this role
• your primary objective will be to assess the individual's care needs, identifying appropriate services, and coordinating their implementation
• please provide your contact telephone number on your application/CV
• in addition, due to their care and support needs they would be unable to protect themselves from this abuse
• the role requires the completion of Care Act assessments, Review, and support planning, in partnership with the older people
• we want our social workers to have the support, freedom, equipment and resources to do their best possible work
• working with people with a learning disability is desirable
• free parking on site
• we need experienced social workers who have experience of working with care experienced young people, permanence planning and transition planning
• the role involves working with a case load of 10 children providing interventions to support their emotional and mental wellbeing
• our Senior Leaders work hard to create a working environment that encourages excellent practice to flourish
• the service is available to all service users, family members, partner agencies and other professionals
• wakefield offer flexibility with working arrangements such as home working and office based alongside a manageable caseload
• court
• evidence your ability to develop effective working relationships with service users and their carer’s and show evidence of good assessment practice
• reports to be presented to Court and fostering panel
• the role will involve undertaking strengths based Care Act assessments adopting an asset based approach
• connected People
• the post holder should have some experience in an Integrated Hospital Discharge Team
• the successful candidate will work holistically with citizens co-producing strength-based, outcome focused interventions, encompassing the key principles of the SSWBA 2014
• education plans and determine the provision of external support from appropriate providers within allocated budget parameters
• we offer excellent supervision and manageable caseloads, working alongside stable teams of experienced social workers and permanent established Team Managers
• the majority of the assessments are court directed assessment. Therefore court timescales apply
• conduct Care Act assessments of individuals who have been discharged from the hospital and require community support
• you will need to demonstrate your experience in your expression of interest of working with children and families
• experience/ Knowledge of Care Act 2014 is essential
• we give you the tools you need to succeed and trust you to use them as you see fit
• happy with flexible working / part time / late / early starts and compressed weeks if needed
• we need social workers who have good communication skills with children, young people, carers, parents and professionals
• worcestershire Children's First is an independent not for profit company which is wholly owned by Worcestershire County Council
• children receive an assessment of their support needs, and 14 sessions of therapeutic intervention
• careline is tasked with discharging many of the local authority’s key statutory responsibilities
• successful applicants can expect to receive professional supervision alongside regular team reflective meetings and bi-monthly AMHP development forums
• reports

Benefits

• mobile phone
• laptop
• mutual
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• service car

Earnings for position social worker

Responsibility

• careline is the front door service of LCC childrens services
• doLS Team Manager – 4-6 month assignment
• team Manager required for social work team covering CIN, CP and Proceedings
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• we are looking to recruit an experienced, qualified paediatric Occupational Therapist, to drive forward our new Occupational Therapy Service
• responsible To Service Delivery Manager
• this is 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and will mainly be working from the accommodation/office base in Halifax
• employer – Trafford Council
• experience in managing long term case holding social workers is required
• responsible For Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers, Social Work Assistants
• car driver with own vehicle useful but not essential
• experience in childrens and adults services would be beneficial and working with partner agencies as part of our integrated mash
• location – Sale Waterside, Waterside House, Sale, M33 7ZF
• special Conditions This post is subject to a higher-level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service
• clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check for both children and adults essential
• working Pattern – Full Time
• we are looking for an experienced, driven and motivated OT, who is registered with the HCPC
• please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP
• what's on offer for the Social Worker
• to ensure that children and families referred to the services receive appropriate assessments and services relevant to their needs
• you will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office
• to be the key contact and advisor on safeguarding at a local level
• excellent management structure with experienced leaders
• about the Role
• ensuring that you follow the policies and guidance of the Council and regulators and Ensuring health and safety requirements are met
• to provide effective day to day operational management of the Council’s Temporary Accommodation Service and manage a team of approx. 10 staff including support workers, handyperson, admin and reception staff
• desirable location with excellent transport links
• the DoLS team is a borough and system wide service within Adult Social Care
• the post will initially be based community based
• improving quality and the service provided to young people in our care
• this role is a temporary Team manager for this service and will be responsible for supporting adult services during out of hour shift cover
• you will be responsible for heading up our Children's OT service, with responsibility for the team who are assessing and reviewing for home and school equipment alongside the DFG
• act as an exemplar in knowledge of social care legal and guidance requirements, policy, procedures, and practice standards
• A stable and well-supported working environment
• the team plays crucial role in ensuring residents and patients legal rights are protected
• with experience of supervising OT's, you will provide direct line management of our OT and OT assistant. This role will sit alongside our Children's Disability Service and SEND services
• to manage the day-to-day operations of the team
• undertake all elements of staff management including recruitment, progression, capability and absence in line with Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures
• please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence
• to monitor and manage specific budgets as agreed with Operational Manager
• to manage a team and develop specialism in line with business planning performance standards and the requirements for best values, in order to contribute it the achievement of the local and national objectives for our children in care
• as DoLS Team Manager you will be responsible for the operational delivery of the supervisory/responsible body’s functions of DoLS
• where appropriate, ensure services meet regulatory requirements
• chairing of multi agency planning meetings for children and young people, ensuring that partnership working takes place with other services, both internal and external to the Council, to deliver effective and co-ordinated plans, which respond to identified needs and/or risks
• about you
• to keep up-to-date with social care practice and relevant legislation and guidance
• effectively allocate and manage staff resources using case management, review and allocation systems, to ensure that all cases have smart, outcome focused care plans that are regularly reviewed to avoid any drift
• providing person-centred, compassionate, safe and quality care to the children in our care and preparing children for rehabilitation home or leaving care in the future
• working hours – 36.25 hours - Monday-to-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-to- 4:30 p.m
• support others in developing these capabilities, and finding their own solutions
• the role will work as part of a team within a health and social care setting, maintaining effective relationships with other colleagues, Elected Members, service users, families, carers, and other agencies
• directing, managing and motivating a locally or service based social work team, including managing caseload levels through appropriately allocated, planned, and supervised work which will be critically evaluated and reviewed, monitoring performance within statutory timescales ensuing regulatory compliance and high quality service delivery outcomes
• to deputise, as required for the Operational Manager
• responsible for the supervision and appraisal of individual workers to ensure that appropriate professional social care standards of practice are met and that continuous professional development takes place and is embedded and recorded
• must be a qualified BIA as the minimum
• lead on liaison with Police colleagues in agreeing and applying procedures for action where children may be at risk
• excellent competitive pay rate - paid weekly
• assist in the development and promotion of services and practice improvements which are designed to mitigate risk and provide qualitative improvement to the outcomes for children
• to contribute to effective team and service business planning and performance monitoring to drive continuous improvement
• monitor and manage team performance using performance management information and tools to ensure that performance against local and national targets is achieved and maintained
• provide regular supervision and appraisal to staff members maintaining supervision and appraisal records using the appropriate documentation and associated guidance
• must have experience of line management
• to ensure that a performance focus in embedded in all adoption support team
• routinely quality assure and audit social work case records, assessments, plans and documentation to ensure that practice standards are being met and to support staff development and appraisal
• participating in and observing front line practice when required
• however, the post holder may be required as part of their duties to work in other locations throughout the city to effectively deliver their duties
• the team is responsible for ensuring that Trafford Council meets its statutory responsibilities for residents residing in hospital and care homes, whereby they are evidenced to lack mental capacity to consent to being accommodated there
• ensure that formal processes, for example proceedings in the child and family courts or Fostering and Adoption panel processes are instigated and managed appropriately in line with the best interests of the child
• § The provision of reports and information to a range of professionals as required
• preferably experience in working in a DoLS team
• undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required by your manager and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job
• take a lead on Safeguarding including Safer recruitment, the requirements of Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together 2010 and any subsequent legal version updates to ensure a child friendly and child focused approach
• ensure that all statutory requirements with regard to social work practice and processes are met and that Departmental policies and procedures are adhered to and delivered in accordance with these
• 21. Allocate work to team members in accordance with statutory requirements, strategic frameworks and departmental policies and procedures
• 23. Ensure that complaints are fully investigated in line with the Service’s complaints procedure

Requirements

• post qualified experience
• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Children's
• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Adults
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• enhanced DBS/Update service
• social Work England registration
• references required for the last 5 years of employment
• recruitment, assessment support and training of potential foster carers
• implications of new guidance and legislation for the Department in the delivery of a family placement service
• act as advisor to the Fostering Panel
• knowledge and evidence of management

Benefits

• mobile phone

Earnings for position team manager

Responsibility

• we have an exciting opportunity for an OT to join the Independent Living Service
• request for an adults community occupational therapist to support the community teams in Wilmslow, Poynton & Knutsford
• children's OT
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• to start immediately candidates will be reviewed as they are submitted
• working as part of the of the Independent Living Service, ensuring the effective delivery of services to enhance people's wellbeing
• please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP
• the team comprises 26 staff Occupation, including Occupational Therapists, Disability Officers and Community Assessment Officer
• disabled Children's Team
• this is a Full-Time position
• providing practical advice, guidance and solutions to enable people to live full, satisfying and independent lives
• the Sensory and Telecare teams are also part of the Independent Living Service teams
• hourly base rate is negotiable depending on skills and experience
• this is initially for 3 months but there may be opportunity for this to be extended
• promoting the Independent Living Service, including supporting staff development and training
• the post is for 37 hours a week, and as the council, we support the Hybrid working
• maintain knowledge of evidence-based research and new developments in Therapy Services, disseminate and apply this in North Lincolnshire
• occupational Therapist required to work on behalf of Berneslai Homes working as part of the NHS South & West Yorkshire Partnership Trust Team carrying out a range of assessments
• monitor and develop competencies of low-level prescribers
• needs an understanding of moving and handling, adaptations and aids, flexible and hybrid working is agreed, but visits will need to be undertaken
• support the budget management and identifying any risks associated with the service, including monitoring and reporting in line with Council procedures
• the OTs in the team aim to provide specialist assessments of the needs of people with disabilities across the district to promote their independence by offering advice /techniques, equipment, adaptations, and support
• work within the Disabled Facilities Grant process with external partners
• working in line with the thresholds agreed in North Lincolnshire to support people to receive the right help at the right time, tailored to their needs at that particular point
• this post offers an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of innovative ways of working across health and social care to improve the experience of people, informal and carers and promote well-being and independence
• the location will be East covering Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale. Currently all staff are working remotely or can touch down at 'Lancashire House'
• provide professional advice and support relating to moving and handling issues
• develop and deliver audience appropriate training
• provide a strong professional lead role, and at times provide direct coaching and mentoring, to team managers, back care advisor and others, in order to support the achievement of strategic, operational and personal development objectives
• the 'Team' focuses on working closely with our 'Reablement Provider', other Lancashire County Council 'Teams' as well as collaborative working with our local 'Community Health & Social Care' partners to prevent hospital admissions and promote independence
• within this role, you will be able to undertake supervision and line management of junior staff whilst balancing the demands of a complex caseload
• you will also be required to operate at a high level of autonomy and decision making, as well as supporting the 'Reablement Team Manager' to develop the service
• the following key objectives will shape the activities of the council going forward
• in this role you will play a vital role promoting independence through the use of 'SMART' goals, equipment, and adaptations in order to maximise independence, improve quality of life for service users and informal 'Carers', and reduce 'Double-Up' packages to 'Single Handed Care' , and also prevent or delay the need for formal or residential care
• these are grouped into four themes

Requirements

• A professional qualification and experience of working with Adults
• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Adults
• post qualified experience
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• social Work England registration
• enhanced DBS/Update service
• graduate
• BSc Occupational Therapy and HCPC registered
• references required for the last 5 years of employment
• experience of assessment for equipment, aids and adaptations
• experience of working with children and young people
• demonstrate ability to make effective relationships with children and young people, individuals and groups including management of barriers and communication
• liaison with other agencies
• an ability to work in partnership with children and young people individuals and groups including management of barriers to communication
• an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary service area
• experience of advising service users, parents and carers
• an ability to undertake professional Occupational Therapy assessments
• an ability to produce clear and effective reports

Benefits

• service car

Responsibility

• we are committed to providing good quality services to support children young people and their families
• rochdale is currently at the very start of an exciting transition into the family safeguarding model
• to work at all times in line with Social Work England registration and requirements
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• enhanced DBS check and Social Work England registration required
• this enables a multi-disciplinary whole family response through direct assessment
•  To provide support and supervision to family and friends to assist them in providing excellent care to children
• this is a really exciting time for Rochdale and we need Social Workers to support us in implementing this model
• the team covers an area including Malton, Ryedale, Whitby, and Pickering with flexible hubs to dock down and log on
•  To undertake viability and Family and Friends assessments and present these to Fostering Panel
• the role is based in Family Assessment and Support which includes Child in Need and Child Protection
•  To assess and provide training/ development opportunities to foster carers
• children’s Social Care provide services which follow from specific legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004 as well as other Government guidance and policy
• please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP
• rochdale Family Support and Protection Service need enthusiastic and committed Social Workers to come with us on a really exciting journey to support our transition into a new way of working
• rochdale Family Support and Protection Service need you! Up to £42 per hour for experienced workers
• what's on offer for the Social Worker
•  To carry out an annual review of foster families
• to support us in this transition we need to establish multi-disciplinary teams where specialist practitioners are co-located with social workers under a unified management structure
•  To contribute to the development of the fostering service
• excellent management structure with experienced leaders
•  Be willing to work flexibly including evening work, when required
• desirable location with excellent transport links
•  Be placed on the duty rota to undertake regulation 24 assessments and to respond to any emergencies
• A stable and well-supported working environment
•  To prepare high quality, accurate and thorough reports for a variety of purposes e.g., LADO consultations, planning meetings, children’s reviews, fostering panels
•  Ensure that children’s care and development needs are met within their foster homes
•  Manage and appropriately prioritise tasks within an allocated workload
• excellent competitive pay rate - paid weekly
•  Ensure children in care are safeguarded and relevant procedures are followed if an allegation/ concern is raised against a foster carer

Requirements

• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Children's
• social Work England registration
• post qualified experience
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• enhanced DBS/Update service
• references required for the last 5 years of employment
• masters Degree in Social Work
• SWE Registration
• right to work within the UK

Responsibility

• flexible working arrangements based in Crewe with a minimum of twice per week office based
• vacancy arisen whilst awaiting permanent recruitment or covering maternity leave with potential until midJanuary 2024
• please confirm which DBS is required for this role
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• team manager in the cared for children's service supporting from ICO through to permanence through care. The team supports court proceedings, long term care, step out of care and adoption
• team manager role is to support a team 0f up to 7 social workers and family support worker with direct line management and oversight of permanence planning. Experience of court work and long term care planning and adoption is essential
• to be responsible for the effective leadership and management of children’s complex health and disability team and residential respite provision within BMDC and ensuring that the provision achieves good outcomes for vulnerable children and also contributing to good outcomes for children in need of protection and/or looked after young people
• key Purpose of Post: Max 3
• ensure robust safeguarding practices and policies are in place and fully implemented, and will provide visible leadership to a service that champions high quality provision and seeks to continuously improve outcomes to the most vulnerable young people in the community
• to ensure the statutory requirements, national and local policy and procedures in relation to the provision of services to children with disabilities is adhered to at all times and manage resources efficiently and effectively, prioritising need and working cooperatively within the Service Management Team
• engage with and build positive relationships with children, young people and families to ensure their requirements are at the heart of the design and delivery of services in accordance with the Council’s customer service
• to ensure that assessments, plans, interventions and reviews processes are timely, well planned, child focused and follow the appropriate statutory and decision
• provide positive leadership and a clear sense of direction, priority and pace to staff; setting out service goals; conveying how they support the fundamental purpose of the council and Directorate and energise staff towards their achievement incorporating the children’s social care values and behaviours
• main Responsibilities of Post: Max 15
• develop and embed a performance culture that delivers results through rigorous challenge, high quality child centred professional support and a determination to secure continual improvement, ensuring that resources are targeted on business priorities and meeting customer needs
• maintain effective systems for monitoring, reviewing, auditing and evaluating staff and own performance against service objectives through regular performance management activities e.g
• you will deputise for the Head of Service and represent the service at external meetings as and when required
• ensure customers are safe at all times - carrying out all of your duties within Riverside’s Policy and Procedure Policy and Procedure framework e.g. health & safety, safeguarding, dignity at work, GDPR, cash handling, etc
• deliver your role in line with Riverside company values – “Our Riverside Way”

Requirements

• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Children's
• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Adults
• social Work England registration
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• post qualified experience
• enhanced DBS/Update service
• references required for the last 5 years of employment
• at least 4 years post qualification experience of working within a Youth Justice Service setting
• at least 2 years post qualification management experience within a Youth Justice Service setting
• the legal right to work in the UK
• A degree level and/ or professional qualification in a relevant discipline Social Work, Education, Probation, Police, and evidence of continuing professional development
• and/ or a recognised professional qualification relating to criminal justice/ youth offending service/ community safety and evidence of professional development where no degree is held
• A thorough working knowledge of the legislation governing the work of the Youth Offending Service, including the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Criminal Justice Act 1991, the Children’s Act 1989, and the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008