Latest social work, care and social housing jobs from greatsocialcare.co.uk

Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) Enforcement Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T17:27+00:00

Anti social Behaviour (ASB) Enforcement Officer Job

Resilient
Individual needed for a challenging and varied role as an ASB enforcement officer within a dedicated community safety services team in a East London Borough.
This temporary position will last 3 months initially.

Job Specification

Carrying out an Anti social behaviour enforcement service on behalf of the borough.
Case management, partnership working, and understanding of the needs of a diverse community. Providing a front line service to combat ASB issues within the area.

Person Specification
Background required in Housing or Youth involvement.
Some enforcement experience is necessary to successfully carry out the job with the ability to make on the spot decisions and court appearances.
Comfortable with exposure to anti-social behaviour and the issues surrounding ASB.
Ideally have access to a vehicle but a driving license is essential.

Recent CRB useful for application.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: London
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

PSL Housing Assistant (Income Recovery)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T17:21+00:00

Enthusiastic
Individual needed for a busy role as a housing assistant within the private housing solutions team of an East London borough. This is a temporary local authority position to cover for maternity leave. The contract will end in march with the possibility of an extension.

Job Description

The position will involve assisting with the collection of rent arrears from private sector tenants by visiting their homes. Therefore a car driver and owner is essential in applying for this position. The officer will be responsible for the income management and debt recovery of current rent arrears owed by private sector leasing tenants and former tenants of PSL accommodation.

Person Specification

Candidates with a background in income recovery will be at an advantage and knowledge of the workings of a local authority will also be preferable. Candidates will need to have full access to a car and have a full UK driving licence.

Location: London
Salary: £12.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month +

Family Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T17:06+00:00

We have an excellent opportunity if you are looking for a Part-Time Family Support Worker Job in Birmingham. Working between two and three days a week within a School based Children’s Centre you will be required to use your extensive knowledge of family support, child protection and CAF to ensure the needs of the children in this area are fully met.

Key areas of responsibility in this Family Support Worker Job:

Working as part of a team within a children’s centre and dealing with your own case-load of families. Using your knowledge of CAF, Child Protection and experience of Case Conferences to ensure a positive outcome for each child. You will be working with 0-11 year olds and their families, undertaking early years assessments and visits as well as the assessment of parenting skills and abilities of referred parent/carers with the needs of the child being paramount. You will be involved in group activities such as “Stay and Play” and encouraging clients to take part

Skills needed for this Part - Time Family Support Worker Job:

You will hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent and must have experience with Family Support and be confident in your own abilities, using a positive attitude to encourage parents to develop parenting skills. You must have previous experience working within a children’s centre and maintaining daily records on all cases. Using your knowledge of CAF, Child Protection and experience of Case Conferences and deal with each case in a non-judgemental way and be firm in your approach when necessary. Ideally you will have a full licence and access to a car but this is not essential. Use your knowledge of Family Support to bring any other issues to the attention of the organisation and work closely with other Family Support Workers and Family Support Coordinators to ensure all cases are dealt with in a professional manner

Benefits:

This is an deal opportunity for an experienced Family Support Worker who is available to work two or three days a week and is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within Social Care and expand on your existing skills

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £8.50 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 to 3 Months

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:59+00:00

To provide a social work and case management service to adult service users with social care needs including mental health issues, substance misuse issues, physical, sensory, age-related and learning disabilities and their carers

To assess the needs of and risks to adult service users with social care needs including mental health issues, substance misuse issues, physical, sensory, age related and learning disabilities and their carers.

To manage a specialist caseload in accordance with departmental and divisional priorities, policies and procedures.

To commission, co-ordinate, monitor and review community care services to service users and their carers in a way that meets the diverse population of people living in the City ofLeicester.

To develop and build on partnership working arrangements and advocate the social work role

To be a representative of Leicester City Council’s Adult Social care services within any multi-agency working fora and to ensure that a social work and anti-oppressive perspective informs decisions and practices regarding people served by these teams.

To undertake the statutory functions of Leicester City Council’s Adult Social Care & Health service as relevant to the post including the Safeguarding Adults function.

To be able to recognise mental health and adult/child protection issues and other concerns and risks that require appropriate referrals.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:47+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

We require a Senior Social Worker to work within a Looked after Children Team based in Shropshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £25 per hour.

Duties include -

Managing caseloads.
Writing reports for court.
Attending management meetings.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Craig Davis, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Shropshire
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW- Adults with Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:42+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities - West Yorkshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults with Learning Disabilities team in West Yorkshire.

Working within the Adults with Learning Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To act as duty officer on a rota basis.
Manage a caseload of people with multiple and complex and profound learning disabilities.
Work in partnership with other professionals in the same team such as community nurses as well as with providers, carers, psychologist, occupational therapist and community psychiatric nurse.
Act as an appropriate adult under PACE.
Working with vulnerable adults with making Best Interests decisions under 'The Mental Capacity Act'.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in West Yorkshire or in the Adults with Learning Disabilities field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current social work vacancies please visit our website.The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Services Job Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:42+00:00

Social Services Job – Mental Health Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Mental Health team in based in South West London. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £21 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

To assess the needs of people with acute, complex or enduring Mental Health problems and the needs of their carers.
Together with the service users and carers, formulate and implement care plans appropriate to their needs.
To monitor, review and evaluate services in order to ensure that they are provided effectively and in accordance with need.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by James Carr, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: South East London
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:38+00:00

My client, a large Housing Association based in Merseyside, has a temporary vacancy for a Housing Officer. This job is to start as soon as possible until the end of March.

The main purposes of this role are
To work in a designated housing area as part of a team delivering high quality housing and tenancy management services, monitoring all services within the neighbourhood.
To provide high quality, customer service to all tenants in relation to housing and neighbourhood management, tenancy and estate based services.
Resolving queries and complaints at first point of contact

To be considered for this role applicants must have experience in this field with references to follow. Drive with access to own vehicle and hold an enhanced CRB.

If interested and you have the suitable experience please forward your CV onto me and contact me for further details

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £10.00 - £10.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:34+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection – County Durham

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Child Protection Team in the County Durham area.

Working within the Child Protection team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To arrange and coordinate such assessments where appropriate.
To interview the patient in a suitable manner
To ascertain whether the criteria for detention are met and that detention is the most appropriate way of providing care and treatment
To reach an independent decision about the need for detention

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the County Durham area or in the Social Work field please contact Daniel Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2376 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Durham
Salary: £18.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Services Job Adults Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:31+00:00

Social Services Job – Adults Hospital Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult’s Hospital team in based in South West London. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £22 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

To arrange and undertake assessments of individual need for hospital patients, primarily negotiating and arranging placements in nursing or residential care homes or support in the community where Reablement / rehabilitation is not appropriate.
To hold a caseload appropriate to the level of expertise, experience and personal development of the post holder and provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to partner staff as and when required, so as to maintain the highest level of professional service.
To ensure that support plans and other information regarding individual care packages is shared with the service user, carers and other agencies as required and within the Department’s policy on confidentiality.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by James Carr, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Richmond upon Thames
Salary: £20.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Services Job Senior Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:26+00:00

Social Services Job – Senior Practitioner

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Senior Practitioner within an Adult’s team in Herefordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include –

Carrying out needs assessments.
Assessing levels of risk.
Drawing up and managing a care plan in conjunction with other professionals.
Implementing individual and/or group therapy sessions.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have at least at least two years previous experience as a Senior Practitioner within Adults Social Services.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Job Children in Need / Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:22+00:00

Social Worker Job – Children in Need / Child Protection Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within a Children in Need / Child Protection Team based in Peterborough. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include -

Looked after children casework.
Family group conferences.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Tom Loomes, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Peterborough
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Community Mental Health Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:22+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health - Lancashire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join the Community Mental Health Adults team based in the Lancashire area.

Working within the Mental Health team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To carry out high quality, service user-centred assessments taking into account, risk, health, social and cultural needs.
To carry out risk assessments, following the local policy.
To act as a social supervisor fulfilling the responsibilities under section 41 of the Mental Health Act.
To undertake reviews of packages.

The successful social worker will be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB.

To discuss this role or any other jobs in the Lancashire area or in the Community Mental Health field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

Access to a broad selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Access to training courses free of charge
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Bonuses for referring social workers
Personal and honest service from a consultant with over 6 years social care experience

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work and Public Sector jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit (link removed) Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £16.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

QSW Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:15+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Greater Manchester

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Children with Disabilities team in The Greater Manchester area.

Working within the Children with Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To be responsible for the day to day interpretation and implementation of statutory and departmental policy in the provision of casework and, if appropriate, group work or other social work services to individuals, families and other groups.
To be responsible for the negotiation and allocation of appropriate service provision to clients and their families; through the determination of service provision contracts with providers, ensuring that the complex needs of users are met, providing value for money.
To ensure the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care and the monitoring of service contracts, in partnership with the users / carers and advocates.
To work closely with other Departments, and statutory and independent agencies to meet the complex needs of users and their carers within the community.
To provide an effective social work service at individual client level by ensuring the use of appropriate resources from the Council, and statutory and independent agencies.
To attend child protection conferences, reviews and Court as the Council representative as appropriate. Write complex reports and undertake all administrative duties related to the social work function.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in The Greater Manchester area please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £17.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Group Facilities Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:08+00:00

This role will be responsible for all non-franchised catering operations at a major London NHS Trust, including food production for patent and retail services, external chilled food contracts, retail operations and hospitality. The role will have direct operational management responsibility for the catering services team on site, including budgetary responsibility. The budget holder will also have responsibility for policy implementation and service development.
The role will ensure the delivery of the strategic development of the service and the delivery and control of the service specifications within the agreed budget parameters.

Essential

Experience of Hard and Soft service delivery

Experience in Project Management and Organisational Change.

Experience of working within an environment of change, improving quality and reducing cost.
Encourages co-operation with other departments and works to resolve inter-departmental conflicts

DESIRABLE

Management of hotel services within an NHS or healthcare environment.
Demonstrable track record in leading and motivating staff, particularly during periods of re-organisation and change.
For more information please contact me on the details provided.

Location: City of London
Salary: £23.91 - £34.45 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:08+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection – Merseyside

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Child Protection Team in the Merseyside area.

Working within the Child Protection team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To arrange and coordinate such assessments where appropriate.
To interview the patient in a suitable manner
To ascertain whether the criteria for detention are met and that detention is the most appropriate way of providing care and treatment
To reach an independent decision about the need for detention

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Merseyside area or in the Social Work field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Repairs Customer Service Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:08+00:00

We are urgently seeking a Repairs Customer Service Officer to join one of our housing association clients in their Repairs Contact Centre based in Salford.

We are looking for someone with a strong housing/repairs background and call centre experience as this role is to fill sickness absence and training will need to be kept to a minimum.

WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO HAVE RECENTLY WORKED IN A HOUSING ASSOCIATION CALL CENTRE ENVIRONMENT SO PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.

This role is offered on a full time basis working Monday to Friday (shifts operate between 8am and 6.30pm) and also one Saturday morning in every six.

As Repairs CSO, your main responsibility will be to deal with customers in a professional and courteous manner to resolve a range of customer queries and requests, focusing predominantly on repairs and maintenance issues.

You will ensure that orders for repairs are placed accurately and consistently and allocated to appropriate staff where necessary.

This is a great opportunity to work with one of the region's leading providers of social housing and to gain further experience working in a busy and challenging environment as part of a dedicated team.

We have been advised that the recruitment process will run quickly so please apply as soon as possible to be considered for these roles.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Salford
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: March 2012

Qualified Social Worker - Older People Hospital

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:04+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Older People Hospital Discharge Team - Cheshire - Part Time

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Older People's Hospital Discharge Team in Cheshire on a part time basis working 22 hours a week.

Working within the Older Peoples Hospital Discharge Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Identification of individual needs through assessment.
Planning and designing individual care plans to meet those needs.
Ensuring the delivery of services identified in care plans.
Ensuring that regular monitoring and review of care plans is carried out.
Accepting responsibility for actions in relation to the liberty or safety of clients in emergency situations.
Including carers and clients’ families in the assessment process in line with the Equal Opportunities Act 2004.
Liaising with colleagues and other agencies as appropriate including domiciliary, day and residential services.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Delayed Discharges Legislation 2003 would be advantageous.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Cheshire area or in the Older Peoples Hospital Discharge field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit our website. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £20.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:59+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult's Team based in Surrey. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £16 - £20 per hour.

Duties Include -

Reviewing/duty team older people.
To undertake social work assessment with customers and their Carers.
To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.
Mainly review hospital discharge care packages but need someone flexible.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Benefits Assessor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:55+00:00

Hays have been approached to help in a clients search for a Benefits Assessor to work in the Liverpool area. This is a temporary job to last between 4 to 6 months.

As a Benefits Assessor you will be dealing with applications and processing claims for housing and council tax benefit.

To be considered for this role you must have at least 1 years experience of working on the Northgate System in a benefits manner. Have knowledge of housing and council tax legislation. Be able to respond to customer issues and action in a positive way. Have a high quality delivery. Work to agreed procedures. Good keyboard skills. Ability to work within a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision.

To apply for this role please contact me and forward on your CV highlighting relevant experience for this role.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 15/02/2012
Duration: 4 - 6 Months

Hospital Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:55+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Hospital Discharge – Merseyside

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Hospital Discharge team in the Merseyside area.

Working within the Hospital Discharge team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Visiting and interviewing clients to make assessments.
Assessing priorities and writing reports to develop care plans.
Accepting responsibility for actions in relation to the liberty or safety of clients in emergency situations.
Including carers and clients' families in the assessment process in line with the Equal Opportunities Act 2004.
Liaising with colleagues and other agencies as appropriate including domiciliary, day and residential services.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. Knowledge of relevant legislation including Delayed Discharges Legislation 2003 would also be advantageous.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in Merseyside area please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £20.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months Min

Customer Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:51+00:00

My client, a large Housing Association based in Merseyside, has a vacancy for a Customer Liaison Officer. This is a temporary job starting as soon as possible until the end of March.

As a Customer Liaison Officer daily duties will include visiting tenants in their property's before, during and after works are completed. Discussing customer options and pointing them in the right direction. Dealing with complaints. Informing tenants of works being done and when they will be done. Inspecting properties and completing pre and post work surveys.

To be considered applicants must have evidenced experience in this role within the public sector. Must drive with own vehicle and preferably hold an enhanced CRB.

To apply for this position please forward your CV and contact me at your earliest convenience.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £9.00 - £9.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Older Persons Community Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:50+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Older Persons Community Team - Merseyside

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Older Persons Community Team in the Merseyside.

Working within the Older Persons Community Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To manage a caseload which includes vulnerable users and / or those with complex problems, taking action where necessary to protect the users and others in emergency situations.
To make appropriate assessments of individual’s social care needs, within specified time limits and in collaboration with health and other relevant agencies, taking into consideration the wishes of individuals and their carers.
To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with relatives, carers, advocates and representatives, and in consultation with health and other agencies.
To secure the delivery, within the financial resources available, of services to meet assessed needs.
To maintain an effective system for coordinating, monitoring and reviewing care plans and service standards, to identify gaps in services and to advise the Line Manager accordingly.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Merseyside area or in the Older Persons Community Team field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.ukThe Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £20.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Social Work Job - Adult's Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:22+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Hospital Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult’s Hospital Team in Liverpool. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £19 - £24 per hour.

Duties Include -

Able to conduct rapid assessment.
Delegate meetings.
Needs to be able to supervise staff.
Chair meetings.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and must have 3 years experience within a similar team. All applicants applying for this role must have Framework I experience.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £19.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Older Persons Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:16+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Older Persons Team

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult's/Older Person’s Team based in Liverpool. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £19 - £24 per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Hospital Discharge.
Care Packages.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £19.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Referral and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:04+00:00

Social Work Job - Referral and Assessment

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Referral and Assessment Team based in Luton. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £32 per hour.

Duties Include -

Manage and supervise a number of qualified social workers and other staff, as delegated by the Manager within the dedicated team.
Support the manager to direct, co-ordinate and provide leadership to all staff within the dedicated team.
Support to operational arrangements within the dedicated team.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Tom Loomes, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Luton
Salary: £30.00 - £32.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW - AMHP Approved Mental Health Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:00+00:00

Job Spec

The Main Duties will include

Supporting them in the community
Team case-load
AMHP duty
Taking referrals and making home visits
Reviewing packages of care
Providing early intervention
Implementing basic care plans
Monitoring & managing medication
Giving advice on own recovery
Multi-disciplinary meetings
AMHP reports
Tribunal Reports

Candidates MUST have Expereince in ann Hospital Setting to be considered
To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format
Successful candidates will be called within 48 hours

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: London
Salary: £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T14:10+00:00

Hays Social care are currently looking for experienced Health Care Assistants
to work with service users across all London areas.

Am looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals to work closely with very challenging yet rewarding service users within the Social Care sector,You will require to have at least one years experience due to the nature of the role and must Hold NVQ Level 2 please send your up to date CV or call the office for more information.

Location: City of London
Salary: £7.00 - £10.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ON GOING

Domestic Violence Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T13:59+00:00

SUPPORT WORKER
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Our client is looking for an individual with experiencing in supporting women who are or have been experiencing domestic violence. Our client is an outreach floating support team that delivers support through regular individual sessions and they always work direct with the clients. As it is a short term support service they have a high turn over in cases with each individual carrying around 15 cases.

You will be required to carry out risk and needs assessments as well as individual support plans with each woman that reflects her needs and requirements. You will be required to offer emotional support and advocate on the womens behalf.

You will liaise with other services such as Children’s Services. You will be required to attend meetings such as CIN-meetings, Core group meetings and CP-conferences.

Location: Croydon
Salary: £350 - £595 pw
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T12:54+00:00

Support Workers are needed to work with adults with sensory impairments, either in supported living or in residential units.

Previous experience in Social Care is ESSENTIAL and you must have up to date Moving and Handling training.

Candidates must undertake a full enhanced CRB check

Rate £7+ per hour.

Hours are a mixture of day and night shifts.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £7.00 - £7.50 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T12:19+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Care Manager

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as an Adult’s Care Manager based in Teesside. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include –

Completion of core assessments.
Dealing with all aspects of court work.
Dealing with care proceedings.
Dealing with child protection cases.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Andrew Scully, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Job - Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T12:15+00:00

Social Worker Job - Children and Families

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team Manager within a Children and Families Team based in the North East. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include -

To provide Social Work Services to vulnerable children and families, and resource providers as directed by the line manager, or Senior Manager.
To be the Primary Worker with case responsibility for allocated work, and assist the department in achieving permanence in the best interests of children.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Andrew Scully, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: North East
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T12:06+00:00

Social Work Job - Child Protection Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Child Protection Team based in Teesside. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £26 per hour.

Duties Include -

Looked after children casework.
Family group conferences.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Andrew Scully, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £20.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T12:03+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Child Protection Team based in Tyne and Wear. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include -

Looked after children casework.
Family group conferences.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Andrew Scully, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Tyne & Wear
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Workforce Support Officer in Worcestershire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T11:59+00:00

Workforce Support Officer Required In Worcestershire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Workforce Support Officer to work in Worcestershire within a Children's Services Department.

The main purpose of the position is to support the ongoing development of the training plan and co ordinate training provision, ensuring training is accessible and addresses the needs of the Children's Services. You must be able to communicate effectively in order to liaise with colleagues, other agencies and organisations to contribute to the work of the Partnership and Workforce Development Service.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this position, please contact Service Care Solutions.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T11:51+00:00

An experienced Housing Assistant required in Manchester, Salford on a temporary contract basis for 5 months.

During this busy period my client is looking to expand their housing team to efficiently manage and respond to tenants queries. This role requires you to have an in depth understanding of housing policy, tenancy management, leasehold, rents arrears as you will also give advice and guidance tailored to the needs of individual service users.

You will liase closely with the housing options team to understand the demand for properties, applications process and waiting lists. Also responsible to signposting tenants to the relevant departments and additional services that are available within the organisation.

The right person will be organised with the ability to communicate in a professional manner and manage your own workload. You will have an understanding of housing policy and maintenance terms with the ability to work under pressure.

This position is for an immediate start for the right person. For further information please contact Omar on 0161 236 3221.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 5 Months

Senior Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T11:33+00:00

Senior Practitioner required for Referral and Assessment Team.

Undertake initial assessments and core assessments within timescales - report writing

Duty work

Team working

Must also have experience of court proceedings and be qualified for at least 3 yrs and want to work in a busy social work team.

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of Children and Families legislation

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South East London
Salary: £23.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Welfare Rights Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T11:28+00:00

The main purpose of this role is to provide a specialist advice, information and casework management service to low-income Camden residents regarding entitlement to social security benefits, tax credits, and grants. The objective is to increase the level of awareness, knowledge and take up of benefits enabling clients to maximize and maintain their income and improve their management of household income and general money difficulties including debt. You will be working closely with the Children’s Centre Services as part of the Integrated Early Years Service and be based at the Children’s Centre offices. Some travel between different Children’s Centres in the locality is required.

Responsibilities include, providing welfare rights information and advice to the public, Council staff and other statutory and non-statutory agencies in response to telephone and written queries.

Provide specialist welfare rights casework service to low-income Camden residents and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and practice. To interview clients both in the office and in their home environment to undertake assessments of individual client welfare benefit needs.

To be responsible for the follow up casework and signpost to specialised agencies where appropriate.

To provide information to council residents on such council policies and procedures that affect the individual’s financial position e.g. charging for services, rent collectionLiase with national government bodies such as the DWP and Inland Revenue offices on behalf of individual clients and on policy and practice issues.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a team but also maintain an independent perspective, have excellent communication skills and work well under pressure.

For more information and details please email your up to date cv or call 0207 630 440 and ask for Ian.

Location: North London
Salary: £15.75 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Care Support Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T11:09+00:00

Are you interested in delivering care support to those with Dementia? Are you tired of working in 15-20 minute slots? We are a company that believes quality care cannot be delivered in such a short time slot. Our staff are able to build lasting relationships with those clients they have been matched too. We have a growing client list and are keen to recruit support workers who want to develop their skills in this area.

We offer training, a smart uniform, discounted CRB, support in the field and involvement in the working care plans. If you would like to find out more you can call or email a member of the office team.

Location: Hertfordshire, London, Essex
Salary: £8.00 - £9.50 ph Depending on Experience
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Adult Social Care Practitioners X60 - SurreyCC - £21ph

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T11:09+00:00

Surrey County Council are urgently seeking to recruit 60 Adult Social Care Practitioners / Social Workers required for work within the Adult Team, these requirements fall within the following areas:
Staines
Addlestone
Horley
Oxted
Redhill
Woking
Guildford
Farnham
Camberley
Esher
Chertsey
Frimley
Godalming

Responsibilities comprise the following:

Plan, organise and be responsible for case co-ordination and implementation of care & protection plans.
Working with service users and their families/carers in one or more social work spec
Assessment and review of older adults within the community and local care homes, ensuring that adequate care packages are in place and assisting family members in making decisions about the care of their older relatives.

Reablement assessments
Mental Health assessments
To assist senior colleagues as required, including carrying out safeguarding investigations. To take responsibility for new referrals, visiting or contacting people who may require community care services or safeguarding.

Duties include assessments, liaising with family members, provision of care packages, moving older adults to care homes or providing additional support to enable them to remain in their own home, liaising with other services including health professionals.
A large part of the role will also be liaising with other agencies such as occupational therapists and the voluntary sector.
Completing both continuing health care and mental capacity assessments, implementing care management programmes & safeguarding policy, preparing panel reports for continuing health care and plan/ chair MDT's.

Requirements:
Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience within the relative team.
GSCC
Current enhanced CRB (within last 12mths)
Recognised social work qualification
Ideally a driver with access to own car
Able to reside and work in the UK

to discuss the role further contact Ross Henderson on 02074227397/(email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Surrey
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 6 Months

Live-in Care Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:54+00:00

There are a number of roles available for live-in support workers. We have 2 clients with spinal injuries awaiting discharge and require support during their rehabillitation. Experience of working with spinal injuries is essential.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £68.00 pw Min Pay Rate. This is Not a Self-Employed Role
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 27/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Retirement Hosuing Concierge, Basingstoke

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:43+00:00

Retirement Housing Concierge, Basingstoke
Temporary £14.14 - £18.03

We are looking for a Retirement Housing Concierge to work on an ongoing temporary basis for a Housing Association based in Basingstoke.

The organisation are a provided of both social and supported housing and manage a patch of retirement properties in Basingstoke.

The role is to provide a housing management and concierge service to meet the needs of the residents living in retirement housing and support the maintenance and security of the buildings.

You will be be required to develop and maintain constructive relationships with residents, partners, service partners, service providers and the wider community involved with the scheme.

> Monitor tenancy agreements and act on breaches or disputes
> Arrange viewings and assist in the moving in process to minimise void properties
> Help assist residents with finding additional support when appropriate
> Responsibility for the security of the scheme
> Carry out inspections, identify areas for maintenance, report repairs and direct contractors when on site.

Successful applicants will have an understanding of the needs of older adults, ideally within a housing setting. The role is part time 25 hours per week flexible.
£14.14 per hour PAYE or £18.03 LTD Enhanced CRB and vehicle required.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Basingstoke & Deane
Salary: £14.14 - £18.03 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Senior Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:40+00:00

Senior Social Worker – Access to Resource Team South London
£29.50 per Hour

This well-established local authority Based in South London are Looking for an Experienced Social Workers for their Busy but friendly Access to resources team

Candidates will be expected

Supervise up to 2 unqualified placement officers and a business support officer.
Supervising duty on a rota basis.
Identifying suitable placements for children and young people who include identifying Semi independent accommodation, IFA and residential children’s homes.
Providing advice to social workers regarding children’s placements.
Gate keeping referrals and care plans
Knowledge of placement and fostering regulations and a back ground of children protection
Previous experience of supervising staff

Skills and Experience:

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful Candidates will be called Within 24 Hours

Location: London
Salary: £29.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:39+00:00

Senior Practitioner – Child Protection London
Start 2012 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work JobS in
North London
This well established local authority in North London are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their busy Child Protection Team on a temporary basis.

For this job you will need to combine your professional experience, knowledge and skills to deliver a coordinated package of support that is focused around the Children and young people involved, aimed at meeting their needs and ultimately improving their lives.

Responsible for your own Complex caseload, you will focus:

Supervision of Staff
Initial and Core Assessment
Section 47 Investigations
Crisis Intervention
Safeguarding
Liaising with other professional
Multi-disciplinary work

GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Location: London
Salary: £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Youth Offending Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:22+00:00

Eden Brown require Youth Offending Worker

Key skills: recent YOS case management experience Ability to write PSR's and Panel reports Strong ability to engage with Young people experience of working in multi agency teams

Purpose of Job
a) To contribute to the Community Safety Strategy by working in partnership with other agencies to prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people.
b) To contribute to the development and implementation of a range of effective solutions to youth crime.
c) To promote the welfare, capacity for change and social inclusion of children and young people.
d) To develop bail support programmes, devise and present packages to the Youth Court and supervise young people on Bail Support and Supervision programmes.

Please email me your CV today to Becky Dewis at (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: East London
Salary: £19.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Months

Personal Care Support Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:22+00:00

My client is looking for an experienced personal care support/personal assistant to help with the general day to day duties of one of their employees based in Stratford London. My client is looking for the job to be filled immediately.

The Personal care aspect of the role would involve duties such as getting in and out of taxi's (it would involve lifting) and assisting with bathroom needs, eating/drinking and positioning at the desk.

The role would also require personal assistant duties such as typing, dictation, answering the phone and general admin duties.

The ideal candidate will be NVQ3 trained along with health and safety training due to the nature of the job and the condition of the employee. Communication is paramount to the role along with having the ability to empathize and understand the employees condition and circumstances.

If interested please apply immediately by emailing your up to date cv or calling 0207 630 4403 and asking for Ian.

Location: London
Salary: £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 14/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months+

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:12+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
WARRINGTON – OLDER PEOPLE
£19 – £22 PER HOUR

Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a older people and occupational therapy team. All candidates must have at least 18 months post-qualifying experience working within a similar setting.

Hays Social Care is currently using a new electronic CRB system. This enables us to process your CRB application quickly and efficiently. Therefore you do not need a current Hays CRB to apply for these roles.

You will also benefit from the following –

28 days holiday pay (pro rata)
Access to a free counselling service
Free CRB
Free Health Consultations
Your contract would be managed by local office in the North West
You will deal with one specialist Social Work Consultant

To find out more about this or any other temporary, permanent or interim qualified social worker jobs in Greater Manchester or throughout the UK telephone Matthew Dawson on 0161 236 3617 or email your CV

Location: Warrington
Salary: £17.00 - £21.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:12+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
MANCHESTER – Children and Families
£20 – £22 PER HOUR

Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children and Families team in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years post qualifying experience within Child Protection.

You will also benefit from the following –

28 days holiday pay (pro rata)
Access to a free counselling service
Free CRB
Free Health Consultations
Your contract would be managed by local office in the North West
You will deal with one specialist Social Work Consultant

Location: Manchester
Salary: £17.00 - £22.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:12+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
STOCKPORT – CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
£16.00 – £21.50 PER HOUR

Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work on a Children and Families in Stockport. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months post qualifying experience within Children’s Services along with being be able to show a good understanding of child protection.

You will also benefit from the following –

28 days holiday pay (pro rata)
Access to a free counselling service
Free CRB
Free Health Consultations
Your contract would be managed by local office in the North West
You will deal with one specialist Social Work Consultant

Location: Stockport
Salary: £19.00 - £22.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Training Co Ordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:09+00:00

Integrated Residential Education and Care School specialising in Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Job Title: Training Co Ordinator, Holywell
Salary £17500

We are looking to recruit a permanent member of staff for a school who offer an integrated residential and care package to children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
The job at the school is as a Training Co Ordinator to work alongside the Training Manager and they will be required to co-ordinate the Centres training activities.
This job will include the delivery, assessment and administration of mandatory and specialist training and qualifications in line with the Group’s Learning and Development Strategy. You will provide training and assessment to ensure employees have the required skills and knowledge to meet and exceed required standards.

and show willingness to work towards any relevant teaching/training qualifications.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Matt Dawson or for more information please call 0161 236 3617

Location: Flintshire
Salary: £15,000 - £18,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Out Reach Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T09:35+00:00

The Ideal candidate will have an NVQ3, and live within the local area.

The role includes promoting the day centre in and around the local community of Saffron Walden in Essex. The candidate must have experience working with children up to the age five and have their own car and able to drive. Other skills that are required is the ability to communicate clearly with children and parents, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the services the centre has to offer along with the ability to prioritise and organise work loads.

In return my client is offering the ideal candidate the chance to become part of a lively, dynamic and vibrant team for one of the country's biggest children's charities, offering full time work on a temporary basis.

If you would like to be considered for the position and for more information please email or call immediately along with your most recent up to date cv, as positions like this do not last long. My client wants to start someone in the as soon as possible.

Location: Essex
Salary: £14.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 2 Months

Learning Disabilities Outreach Care Manager London

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T09:17+00:00

An experienced Care Manager is required to help organise and manage this domiciliary care, outreach and floating support service in South London for adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

Candidate will ideally have managed learning disabilities services out in the community, although this is not essential if you have managed services providing care and support to clients with disabilities in the past.

You will be responsible for managing rotas, partnership working and maintaining an excellent relationship with the local authorities, and overseeing a staff team. This role requires someone who is forward-thinking, progressive and passionate.

If you would be interested, please apply to Mark Dacre at Service Care Solutions now!

Location: South London
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 pa Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Worker - Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T09:13+00:00

RIG are currently looking for several Social Workers around the Greater Manchester area, we are looking for Social workers with a minimum of 2 years for experience within the children and families sector - LAC, CP, CDT, initial and Duty Assessments.

If you are looking and interested in these roles please contact Chris Hastings on details provided.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Domiciliary Care Registered Manager - Bedfordshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T09:09+00:00

My clients are looking for a Care Manager for their newly-established domiciliary care branch in Bedfordshire. Candidates for this role will ideally have previous care management experience, and applicants with care qualifications such as NVQ3/NVQ4/RMA or equivalent would be highly desirable.

You will be responsible for becoming the Registered Manager with CQC, recruiting and training staff, turning enquiries into care packages, reviewing care support plans, doing risk assessments in the community, and helping to win new clients.

If you would be interested in applying for this fantastic opportunity, please apply to Mark Dacre at Service Care Solutions now!

Location: Luton
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa Dependent Upon Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Waking Night Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T18:06+00:00

A local charity is looking to recruit a Waking Night Support Worker to work within their residential support service in Wolverhampton

The role

The role of waking night support worker involves working with adults with moderate learning disabilities and autism, who require support to allow them to live as independently as possible. The role is available for 30-40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Aiding clients with learning disabilities with day to day living to allow them to live independently
Taking part in activities with the clients
Small element of personal care may be required
Working waking nights

Candidate

The successful candidate for the role of Waking Night Support Worker will have:

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities needs in a supportive capacity
A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
A CRB check within the last 12 months
A car driver is necessary

If you feel you meet the above criteria of waking night support worker please apply now.

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £6.50 - £8.29 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Part-time Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T18:06+00:00

A local charity is looking to recruit a part time support worker to work within their floating support service in Wolverhampton.

The role

The role of part time support worker involves working with an adult with moderate learning disabilities and autism, who requires support to allow them to live as independently as possible. The role is available for 15 hours a week

Responsibilities

Aiding clients with day to day living to allow them to live independently
Administrating medication
Taking part in activities with the clients
Small element of personal care may be required

Candidate

The successful candidate for the role of Part Time Support Worker will have:

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities needs in an independent living environment
A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
A CRB check within the last 12 months
Must be a car driver

If you feel you meet the above criteria of part time support worker please apply now.

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £6.50 - £8.29 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Waking Night Support Worker - Autism

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T18:05+00:00

A local charity is looking to recruit a number of Support Workers to work with Adults with Autism, complex needs and challenging behaviour. The role is based in Solihull and is part time doing waking night shifts.

The role
The individual being supported has autism along with other physical conditions and challenging behaviour. The person requires support to allow them to live as independently as possible and help with day to day living. The role is available full time and ongoing.

Responsibilities

Aiding clients with day to day living to allow them to live independently
Experience using physical restraint
Some element of personal care may be required

Candidate
The successful candidate for the role of Support Worker will have:

Experience working with adults with autism, complex needs and/or challenging behaviour
A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
A CRB check within the last 12 months

Being a car driver would be desirable.

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Solihull
Salary: £6.50 - £8.20 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker - Autism & Complex Needs

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T18:02+00:00

A local charity is looking to recruit a number of Support Workers to work with Adults with Autism, complex needs and challenging behaviour. The role is full time and based in Solihull. There will be a mixture of shifts involved.

Responsibilities

Aiding clients with day to day living to allow them to live independently
Experience using physical restraint
Some element of personal care may be required

Candidate
The successful candidate for the role of Support Worker will have:

Experience working with adults with autism, complex needs and/or challenging behaviour
A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
A CRB check within the last 12 months

Being a car driver would be desirable.

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Solihull
Salary: £6.50 - £8.20 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T18:00+00:00

Tenant Liaison Officer job in Neath...

My client is one of the leading property services companies in the UK. They have an enviable reputation as one of the premier contractors capable of delivering Welsh Housing Quality Standard and Decent Homes improvement works. They have been working with housing associations and local authorities in Wales for over sixty years and are considered one of the principal partners for the social housing sector striving to achieve WHQS by the end of 2012. Due to the absence of a permanent member of staff they are seeking a temporary tenant liaison officer to join their team for a period of six weeks.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team delivering a kitchen and bathroom replacement contract in Ystradgynlais. Reporting directly to the site manager for the contract responsibilities of the role will include liaising with tenants to schedule improvement works, dealing with enquiries and complaints from tenants, working in partnership with representatives of the housing association, liaising with site management staff and operatives and completing relevant paperwork. The post is full-time, Monday to Friday. Due to travel involved within the role and the fact the some of the tenants are considered to be vulnerable the successful candidate will have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background working a as a tenant liaison officer or working in a role dealing with tenant enquiries to join one of the UK’s leading property services companies. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate and mileage rate.

Location: Neath Port Talbot
Salary: £7.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Weeks

IT Service Desk Analyst

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:54+00:00

We are currently recruiting for an IT service desk analyst to work for a large housing association in Norfolk on a temporary basis.

The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of a first-class IT Service Desk provision to all the customers within the organisation and to provide initial service and guidance through remote support for all IT related issues in all offices and remote sites.
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The post holder will work closely with other members of the IT Services team and will also liaise with all levels of management and employees throughout the business to achieve the key responsibilities below.

You will also be required to:

Document all work according to the agreed procedures in an accurate and efficient manner.
Work towards KPI's and the overall SLA's governing the IT Services Team performance.
Maintain and develop the team's internal adherence to the ITIL framework and key deliverables.
Ensure all incidents are handled with in the governance outlined by ITIL V.3 incident management.
To log calls and maintain accurate written records of work completed using IT Service desk software (Sunrise 2).
To ensure that all communication to the customer in consistent, polite and delivered in the correct manner as outlined by the Service Desk Manager

If you feel you have the skills for this role, please email your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Norwich
Salary: £8.50 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 9 Weeks

Sheltered Housing Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:44+00:00

We are currently recruiting for 3 Sheltered Housing Coordinators to work for a local council in Northamptonshire on a temporary basis.

The purpose of the role is to provide housing related support to sheltered housing residents by visiting residents within their homes in accordance with their assessed level of need and support plan.

We are looking for candidates that have experience working within Sheltered Housing or who have previously worked as Scheme Managers and you will need to have experience of writing support plans and risk assessments. The role is based on dispersed sheltered housing schemes so you will need to be a car driver and happy to walk to visit clients in the own home. You will also need to have a current CRB within the last 12 months to be considered.

The working hours are 9am - 5pm but candidates who are able to work on Saturday mornings if required will be viewed favourably.

If you feel you have the skills to match this role, please email your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call on 0121 710 5990.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £15.00 - £18.40 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: 10 Weeks

Asset Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:30+00:00

Asset Manger
Fully compliant Asset Management service to two Hospital Sites
West Midlands
£45,000- £50,000 Negotiable + Car

Long established Facilities Management company provide services to both public and private sector and specialise in rail, retail, telecoms, educations, commercial fit out and manufacturing.

Current trading conditions means an Asset Manager is needed to deliver efficient and fully compliant asset management service to two hospital sites within a high profile complex PFI healthcare facilities management commission including:

Developing and delivering policies and strategies for the whole-life management of the PFI healthcare estate and its assets.
Ensuring compliance with all healthcare estate statutory, contractual and HTM requirements.
Commissions and oversees major capital projects and lifecycle works.
Delivering a cost effective small works delivery service
Providing expert specialist and professional construction and estates projects advice to other estates staff, directors, senior management of the client and Trusts; may advise external agencies.

This job requires someone with NHS/Healthcare and Estates experience and preferably someone who holds MRICS or another memebership. The ideal candidate will have excellent people management experience, leadership skills and great personal drive.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 pa Car
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Resident Involvement Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:22+00:00

Our client, a prominent Housing Association, are seeking to employ a Customer Involvement Officer to start as soon as possible for approximately 6-8 weeks.

Based from their head office, you will sit within the neighbourhoods team and manage a variety of resident involvement activities including the following:

To involve and engage customers to shape and influence the management of their homes and their neighbourhood.
To positively promote the customer involvement options available.
To actively take part in customer meetings, including TRA's, Forums, customer events etc
To work closely with the Tenant Participation Officer to increase customer involvement
To encourage initiatives that will promote prevention of Anti Social Behaviour within the Neighbourhood.

Due to the specialist nature of this role we will only consider applications from candidates with relevant experience and a proven track record in resident involvement and customer engagement.

Please apply as soon as possible as interviews will offered immediately to suitably qualified candidates.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Oldham
Salary: £12.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6-8 Weeks

Homelessness Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:12+00:00

Homelessness Support Worker required to work for a local authority in the Yorkshire area. The role will have responsibility for the day to day management of the temporary accommodation for the homeless, acting as the primary point of contact between homeless households and the local authorities. Participates in an out of hours standby rota to respond to homelessness emergencies throughout the district, including incidents within temporary accommodation. To be responsible for the day to day management of temporary accommodation for the homeless. To provide support and assistance to residents within temporary accommodation.To participate in an out of hours standby rota responding to homelessness emergencies, including incidents within temporary accommodation.

Candidates must have previous homelessness experience working within temporary accommodation.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: £9.00 - £11.50 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 05/03/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Clinical Leader Scunthorpe

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:11+00:00

Clinical Leader Scunthorpe

My client has over 60 care homes, specialising in individualised care packages to clients in a variety of settings. They focus on meeting needs and allowing clients to live a full and varied life.

The clinical leader is required for a 100 bedded nursing home for elderly and dementia clients. You will be responsible for managing a team of 10 nurses over a variety of shifts.

You will posses a nursing qualification either RGN or RMN and have previous management experience within a elderly or mental health setting.

For further information about this role please contact Debra Stockdale on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: £25,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 26/03/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Manager RMN, RGN Scunthorpe

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:09+00:00

Manager RMN, RGN Scunthorpe

My client has over 60 care homes, specialising in individualised care packages to clients in a variety of settings. They focus on meeting needs and allowing clients to live a full and varied life.

They are currently recruiting for a registered manager for their small 20 bedded home for mental health clients of varying ages.It is a nursing unit and the manager is responsible for all the management issues, sales, client management and staffing issues.You will also need to be registered with the CQC.

Candidates must be RGN and RMN qualified and ideally from the following backgrounds:

Forensic mental health
Nursing
Residential
Hospital mental health

For further information please contact Debra Stockdale on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: £28,900 pa Plus Bonus
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 26/03/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Commercial Refrigeration Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:05+00:00

Job Title - Commercial Refrigeration Engineer
Location - East Sussex
Salary - £23000 - £28000 per annum

Our client is seeking a Commercial Refrigeration Engineer.

Must have a proven track record of working on refridgeration equipment in commercial environments.

If you feel you have the relavent skills please send your CV and we will be in contact.

Location: Brighton
Salary: £23,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:03+00:00

Qualified Social Worker required for Children with Disabilities team

To hold ongoing key-worker responsibility for a caseload of children and
young people who are ‘in need', looked after

To undertake assessments and to recommend to their team manager the
appropriate level of intervention and of service provision.

To implement and review these plans.

To keep case records up to date, provide reports and carry out other
administrative duties as required.

To negotiate solutions with colleagues and other professionals, e.g. teachers,
doctors, psychiatrists, health visitors, police officers, carers, relatives.

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of Children and Families legislation

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North London
Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Clinical Leader Scunthorpe

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T16:56+00:00

Clinical Leader Scunthorpe

My client has over 60 care homes, specialising in individualised care packages to clients in a variety of settings. They focus on meeting needs and allowing clients to live a full and varied life.

The clinical leader is required for a 100 bedded nursing home for elderly and dementia clients. You will be responsible for managing a team of 10 nurses over a variety of shifts.

You will posses a nursing qualification either RGN or RMN and have previous management experience within a elderly or mental health setting.

For further information about this role please contact Debra Stockdale on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: £25,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 26/03/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Personal Care Support Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T16:51+00:00

The role would also require personal assistant duties such as typing, dictation, answering the phone and general admin duties.

If interested please apply immediately by emailing your up to date cv or calling 0207 630 4403 and asking for Ian.

Location: City of London
Salary: £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker - Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T16:51+00:00

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers for Mental Health units in various locations in Hampshire. You will need to have previous experience of dealing with similar service users and relevant training to support your application.

As a Support Worker you will be assisting the clients in daily activities, helping them develop their life skills to live life independently, you will be administering medication and assisting them with personal care.

All applicants are required to have an up to date training in Manual Handling, Health and Safety and First Aid. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care and own transport would be an advantage.

Why work for Hays Social Care?

Hays offer excellent induction training to keep you up to date with recent legislation, flexible working hours to fit around your other commitments and good rates of pay.

Location: Basingstoke & Deane
Salary: £8.00 - £9.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T16:43+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Learning Disabilities Team based in Luton. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £27 per hour.

Duties Include -

Manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Tom Loomes, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Luton
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Support Worker Buckinghamshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T16:35+00:00

Family Support Worker – Buckinghamshire

We require a Family Support Worker to work in Buckinghamshire. This is a Contract position with a pay rate of £12 (limited) per hour with a start date of ASAP. You must have at least 2 years experience as a Family Support Worker.

For more information and what duties include please call Deane Garrard.

Requirements -
You must be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within as a family support worker would be an advantage.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T16:17+00:00

We are currently working in partnership with a forward thinking innovative provider of care to older persons and older persons with Dementia.
This innovative provider has immediate exciting vacancies for Care Workers due to their continued expansion.
The Care Workers will be responsible for general wellbeing of elderly clients living at the service. Main responsibilities:

Washing, bathing, showering and all aspects of personal care
Using manual handling equipment as specified
Working with care professionals such as District Nurses, GPs, etc.
Assisting with prescribed medication
Preparation of meals and assistance with feeding
General household duties
Keeping accurate records of care visits
Provision of care according to the care plans

You will need to have good communication skills and genuine interest in caring for other people. All applicants must have previous experience of working in a residential or nursing homes for the elderly, NVQ level 2 in care, or equivalent and mandatory training.
In return the company offers excellent training and career progression as well as other benefits associated with a market leading provider.
Successful applicants will be offered a permanent job following a temporary contract for 3 months.

Location: Winchester
Salary: £9.00 - £9.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T16:06+00:00

Hays Social Housing are looking for an experienced Tenant Liaison Officer to work in the Nottingham area for 3 - 4 weeks minimum on a short term contract. You will be working on a decent homes project doing PV work. You will be liaising between tenants and contractors, arranging work and dealing with complaints as alot of work is being carried out in a short space of time.

Experience is essential, as is a driving licence and car and valid CSCS card.

This role is to start Monday Morning so please call as soon as possible for an immediate start.

Hays Construction & Property is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £10.00 - £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-4 Wks +

Qualified Social Worker Devon

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T16:04+00:00

Social Worker required for work within Children & Families in the Barnstaple area in Devon.

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Children Team based in the Plymouth area. The suitable candidate will have experience of working with children and families and identifying potential child protection or dealing with ongoing child protection issues Commitment to improving outcomes for these individuals in the short, medium and long term is paramount.

Candidates will carry a mixed caseload of safeguarding cases, children in care, court work and complex children in need.

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Devon
Salary: £24.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T15:47+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult's Team based in Surrey. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £22 - £24 per hour.

Duties Include -

Reviewing/duty team older people.
To undertake social work assessment with customers and their Carers.
To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.
Mainly review hospital discharge care packages but need someone flexible.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T15:40+00:00

Social Work Job - Children and Families

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Senior Practitioner within a Children and Families Service Team based in Hertfordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £31 per hour.

Duties Include -

To provide Social Work Services to vulnerable children and families, and resource providers as directed by the line manager, or Senior Manager.
To be the Primary Worker with case responsibility for allocated work, and assist the department in achieving permanence in the best interests of children.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Tom Loomes, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £29.00 - £31.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T15:12+00:00

My Client is looking for Highly Skilled and motivated Care Assistant to work within a Residential Care Home in Thurrock Essex You will be working with Adults with Dementia so must have proven experience working within this Care setting.
There will be ongoing shifts so must be flexible Days, Afternoon and Waking Night hold a NVQ2 and have Mandatory Training.
Am holding interviews Monday – Friday 10 –6pm next week in the London Victoria office so please call to arrange appointment.

Location: Essex
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ON GOING

Social Work Job - Community Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T15:08+00:00

Social Work Job - Community Mental Health Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Community Mental Health Team based in Lancashire. This is a 3 Month contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £19 - £21 per hour.

Duties Include -

Drawing up and managing a care plan in conjunction with other professionals.
Carrying out needs assessments.
Implementing individual and/or group therapy sessions.
Assessing levels of risks.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have at least two years experience within a Community Mental Health Social Services department.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Adult's Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T15:04+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Hospital Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult’s Hospital Team based in Bury. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £19 - £21 per hour.

Duties Include -

Able to conduct rapid assessment.
Delegate meetings.
Needs to be able to supervise staff.
Chair meetings.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Bury
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:59+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult Safeguarding Team in Manchester. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £16 - £22 per hour.

Candidates must have the Following -

Knowledge of Care Management Process, Policy and Standards.
Experience of working in adult services.
Experience of working with complex cases.
Experience of working within a Care Management framework, including assessment of need, application of eligibility criteria and the formulation of care plans.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Manchester
Salary: £16.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:53+00:00

Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Older Peron's Physical Disabilities Team based in Liverpool. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £19 - £23 per hour.

Duties Include –

To reassess, review and evaluate and monitor care as required.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Managing a large and diverse case load.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £19.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Performance Officer / Data Analyst

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:51+00:00

Performance Officer / Data Analyst

Eden Brown in association with one of Leeds key Housing Associations are seeking a Performance Officer on a 3 month contract.

Initially the role will focus on the data analysis and KPI side we will need a candidate that has a skill set which includes:

ability to interpret and analyse data
strong Excel skills, e.g. pivot tables, equations, logical formulas
experience of using databases
presenting performance information and KPIs
working with managers to interpret and translate data

For a full job specification and to apply please contact Peter Brownley on 0113 3940133

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £10.00 - £13.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker Job - Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:50+00:00

Social Worker Job - Hospital Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within a Hospital Team in Stockport. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £17 - £21 per hour.

Duties Include -

Able to conduct rapid assessment.
Delegate meetings.
Needs to be able to supervise staff.
Chair meetings.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Stockport
Salary: £17.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Community Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:41+00:00

Social Work Job - Community Mental Health Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Community Mental Health Team based in Blackburn. This is a 3 Month contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £15 - £18 per hour.

Duties Include -

Drawing up and managing a care plan in conjunction with other professionals.
Carrying out needs assessments.
Implementing individual and/or group therapy sessions.
Assessing levels of risks.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have at least two years experience within a Community Mental Health Social Services department.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £15.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Structural Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:28+00:00

Structural Engineer
An opportunity has become available for a Structural Engineer with a large utilities company based in Nottinghamshire.
The role requires an experienced Structural Engineer ideally chartered but all levels will be considered, to assist as part of a large office in a recent project on a contract basis.
The ideal candidate will have experience of heavy civil projects with working knowledge of harbours, offshore, bridges or power station design.
This position would suit a professional contractor who would want to start a new contract with this exciting opportunity. My client is looking for a fast recruitment drive, so only candidates who are immediately available or due to end contracts soon can be considered.
If you would like to apply please contact Adele on 01162538097.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £22.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months Plus

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:28+00:00

Social Worker / Care Manager required for Physical Disability Team.

To provide a specialist assessment and care management service to people with a physical disability age 18 - 64.
To liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary organisations.
To be conversant with the legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to individuals with a physical disability.
To develop, commission and monitor care provision with service users.
To collate information for strategic commissioning purposes.
To participate in the duty service.
To participate in team and service developments.
To maintain service user records, being fully conversant with the Department's I.T. systems, the Data Protection Act and Access to Records legislation and policies.
To undertake training as identified in conjunction with the Team Manager and to disseminate information and share knowledge with the team.

QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Social Work or equivalent and GSCC registered

DESIRABLE
Experience of working within a Health or Social Services setting as a care manager
Experience of working with people with a physical disability

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Ability to undertake needs-led assessments and make appropriate interventions/care plans
Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing people with a physical disability
Ability to work in partnership with service users and their carers
Ability to provide a culturally sensitive service

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South West London
Salary: £18.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Older People

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:25+00:00

Eden Brown Recruitment has short term agency Adult Social Worker positions available in Merseyside.

The work is with the Older People's team and you will need to have previous experience of working as an Adult Social Worker and preferably with Older People. The hourly rate is very competitive and working hours can be flexible, however full time is preferred. The length of the contract is initially 1-2 months but may be extended dependent on funding available.

Please send your CV to Eden Brown Recruitment in Manchester if you are a job seeking qualified and GSCC registered Social Worker with working experience in an Adult Social Work team.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £20.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1-2 Months

YOT Qualified Social Worker South Yorkshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:15+00:00

YOT Qualified Social Worker – South Yorkshire

Our client has a vacancy for a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Youth Offending Team based in South Yorkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £22 per hour.

Duties include -

Work with young offenders referred to the team in order to help reduce offending behaviour.
To provide pre-sentence and other reports and information for the courts in order to assist sentences to arrive at an appropriate decision.
To supervise young people aged 10-17, subject to contracts, community services and custodial sentences, both individually and in groups, in order to address their offending behaviour, enable and assist them and provide support to their families.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), must be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must be flexible and candidates must also have experience working in a youth offending environment.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Ed Stevens, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £2.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T13:27+00:00

HAYS Social Care is looking for…Qualified Social workers….in Child Protection to work in Hillingdon
Rates between £25-£27 PER HOUR
A Qualified Social worker who is ready to hit the ground running and take on a highly challenging case-load is required. You MUST have previous experience within the field.

The main Child Protection Duties will include:

Carrying out Complex Caseloads
Undertaking Core assessments
Must have an excellent knowledge of legislation
Implementing and Co-ordinating Child Protection plans
Providing adequate support for Children
Risk Assessing
Report writing

Candidates must have GSCC registration. HAYS Social Care do their CRB's online and come back quickly - we will also pay for your CRB.

Location: North West London
Salary: £875 - £945 pw
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 10/02/2012
Duration: 6 Months

Children and Families Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T12:30+00:00

Eden Brown have currently got a number of vacancies for Qualified Children and Families Social Workers in various teams across Durham.

You will be a Qualified Social Worker with a experience of working with children and families to join either the long term care management or duty and assessment teams for Durham Children's Services.

The roles include initial and core assessments, ongoing reviews, child protection, court work, looked after children, children in need, fostering, adoption, section 47's, section 17's, liaising with other agencies and services etc.

These roles are full time.

It is essential all candidates have:

Professional Qualification in Social Work (MA, BA, Dipsw etc)
Full GSCC Registration
Experience within Children's Services
IT literate
Full Driving License with access to a car

To discuss these roles or any other Qualified Social Worker vacancies in the North East Region, please call Rebecca Allinson on 0113 3940133 or alternatively, please email your CV to (email address removed)

In return, Eden Brown will offer:

Competitive Pay Rates both LTD and PAYE
Free CRB
Dedicated Consultant
No false promises!!

Eden Brown are recognised as a forward thinking agency that lead the way with regards to quality, service and the roles we are able to offer. We have contracts with the majority of local authorities and many private organisations. We recruit the best applicants and find them the best roles available within their chosen location.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Durham
Salary: £25.00 - £29.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Experienced Residential Support Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T10:50+00:00

An Experienced Organisation that supports Adolescents with behavioural and emotional difficulties are looking for Residential Support Workers that display a strong child centred approach and wish to progress into an organisation that offers exceptional opportunities for young people.

You must have current childrens experience and minimum NVQ Level 3

Please send your CV to Michelle Matthewman (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Newport
Salary: £7.15 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T10:48+00:00

Capita are looking for Locual Authority Administrators from Receptionists to Level 3 Administrators to work across Derbyshire.

To provide a range of admin support and/or function related activities including:

Producing documents, reports etc. to a clear brief (using some non-standard formats).
Straightforward data analysis, manipulation and interpretation
Providing administrative support for meetings internal/external events.
Receiving and responding to enquiries, maintaining a customer focus and judging when to pass on complex queries, or involve others.
Communication with service users and external contacts (e.g. suppliers, contractors, other departments).
Recognising the impact of issues arising and raise concerns, or complex issues with senior staff.
Maintain/monitor financial/stock records and order sufficient resources meet service requirements.

Specific job activities will vary according to the location and the needs of the operational teams or work groups/sections.

To be considered for this role you must have:

Must have experience of admin processes and procedures in a council environment
Confident IT skills including standard software packages and bespoke databases.
Initiative and judgement to be able to resolve problems independently/know when to involve others.
Customer focus
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Able to organise own workload to meet deadlines.
Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Function specific knowledge if relevant.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Derby
Salary: £6.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Occupational Therapist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T10:46+00:00

AS NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILS PREFERED STAFFING PARTNER WE ARE RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES.

Capita are currently looking to recruit an Occuaptional Therapist within the Nottinghamshire County Council Adults Social Services.

In this position your main duties will be

Carry out complex specialist occupational therapy assessments of need in relation to disability and eligibility for services in line with departmental policy.

Formulate outcomes following assessment to promote independence, reduce risk and enable carers to care, within current departmental policy. Specifically this could be by provision of highly specialist equipment including complex moving and handling, assistive technology and/ or major structural adaptations to the environment including design of new build.

Co-ordinate and development of packages of care for service users in conjunction with other colleagues where relevant.

Liaise with colleagues in Health and ASCH, Housing, private and voluntary sectors. Specifically carry out joint home visits with hospital occupational therapy staff and engage in complex discharge planning in a multi-professional environment. Also carry out joint home visits with grants officers and architects to plan and design major adaptations.

For further details please email your CV to (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £23.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Team Leader - Adolescent Care

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T10:43+00:00

Looking for Team Leaders in an Adolescent Unit
The children have a range of complex needs that more traditional approaches to care, health & education do not meet. They require a specialist service that has the resources, skills and experience to work in a fully integrated manner yet retain the ability to provide a nurturing, fun filled living environment with the added advantages of stability, structure, safety & unconditional regard.

You must have relevant experience in Childrens Service and a minimum NVQ Level 3

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Newport
Salary: £14,000 - £14,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Required in Peterborough

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T10:07+00:00

Social Worker Required In Peterborough

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Children's Workforce Development Team. For this position you must be a Qualified Social Worker with experience working with Disabled Children and their families.

You will be facilitating agreed plans working with children/families, working with Looked After Children's documents, developing Children In Need care plans and core assessments. Recent experience as a Social Worker working with Children is essential. Knowledge of court work, Continuing Care and having communication skills with disabled children is a distinct advantage.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this position, please contact Service Care Solutions.

Location: Peterborough
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T10:07+00:00

Family Support Worker

The Role:
Morgan Hunt’s client, a leading Children’s Service based in London is currently looking to recruit a Family Support Worker . The successful candidate will be responsible in support families within the community.

The successful candidate for the role of a Family Support Worker :

Qualification in Health and Social Care or education.
Experience of working with families
Knowledge and understanding of working with vulnerable adults

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a caseload
Home visits
CAF Assessments
Developing and facilitating groups
Ability to write formal letters and reports
Liaising with external agencies
Ability to work as a team

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now
Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: City of London
Salary: £12.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T10:04+00:00

My Client is looking for Highly Skilled and motivated Care Assistants to work within a Residential Care Home in Thurrock Kent. You will be working with Adults with Dementia so must have proven experience working within this Care setting.
There will be ongoing shifts so must be flexible Days, Late and Waking Night hold a NVQ2 and have Mandatory Training.
Am holding interviews next week in London Victoria so please call to arrange appointment.

Location: Kent
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ON GOING

Residential Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T10:02+00:00

Job title: Residential Support Worker (Bank staff)
Hourly Rate: Dependant on Location
Location: Glasgow and Surrounding Areas.

We are currently recruiting for Temporary Support Workers to join our bank staff to work within our highly reputable client organisations. The areas we are recruiting for involve supporting highly vulnerable service users across different backgrounds, so experience is necessary.

There are varying roles available:

Children's Residential Support Worker.
In this role you will provide support for vulnerable children and young adults with varying learning disabilities, and emotional difficulties. You will be required to provide physical and emotional support, whilst promoting independence within the service user. Duties will include helping with daily activities such as domestic chores, cooking and taking part in activities according to care plans. Personal care may also be required dependant on the service user. You must also have experience with challenging behaviour.

Adult Residential Support Worker
In this role you will be required to provide support to adults with learning disabilities, mainly autism at varying degrees. You will provide physical and emotional support for service users within their own residential setting, helping to promote independence within them, according to care plans. Duties will include helping the service user with daily activities such as domestic chores, cooking and taking part in activities according to care plans. Personal care may also be required dependant on the service user. You must also have experience with challenging behaviour.

You will be expected to work on a shift basis with varying hours available, so you must be flexible and in some cases able to work at relatively short notice.
Please note: To be considered for either of the above roles you must have relative experience. Applications which do not have this will not be processed.
You must also possess the following:

Current PVG
SSSC registration (essential for Children's Residential role)
Relevant qualification e.g SVQ/HNC in Social Care
Training in Challenging Behaviour

If you feel you are suitable for the above positions, please apply now. For more information on this opportunity please contact the team.

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Clinical Lead Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T09:34+00:00

We are recruiting a RMN Clinical Lead Manager for a fantastic organisation that provides a wide range of housing and support services to over 1000 people each year across South and West Wales. The Association provides care and support services to vulnerable people with a variety of needs.

Main Duties are to
Lead the clinical team ensuring high standard of direct nursing
Support the Registered Manager and taking complete charge in their absence
Ensure National Minimum standards are adhered to
Assist in Inspections when conducted

You must be RMN Qualified and have previous management experience
In the first instance please send your CV to Michelle Matthewman (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Caerphilly
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T09:30+00:00

An experienced Social Work Assistant is required to join a Learning Disabilities Social Work team based in Flintshire. This is a full time position due to commence on 6th February for an initial 3 month contract.

Main duties are responsibilities will include the provision of support and assistance to the Learning Disability Social Work. You will be responsible for the arrangement of non-complex social care services to adults as well as providing informal advice and information to carers and families. You will be directed on a day to day basis by the Senior Practitioner and Team Manager in response to initial assessments pending allocation, to assist in determining priority and eligibility for service and ongoing general support needs. You will be required to undertake Unified Assessments in accordance with Flintshire Social Services Policies & Procedures. You will need to ensure that all associated paper is current and updated. You will need to ensure that identified needs are recorded including eligibility for service. You will need to identify and record unmet need as appropriate as well as ensuring all associated paper is current and updated.

If you have social work assistant experience, and ideally a learning disability team background, please contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Flintshire
Salary: £13.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Clinical Lead Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T09:28+00:00

You must be RMN Qualified and have previous management experience
In the first instance please send your CV to Michelle Matthewman (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Caerphilly
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Interim Head of Service Childrens's Commissioning

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T08:10+00:00

My Client a Midlands Local Authority are currently looking to recruit an Interim Head of Commissioning to take responsibility for the Children's Commissioning Team within the authority for a 6 month contract.

The candidate must have held a similar or related post previously and be available to start by the end of March. It is essential that interested candidates have a comprehensive understanding of the Children's Residential and Fostering markets.

Daily Rate & Expenses Negotiable

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) in the first instance or call Gary on 0121 685 8715.

Eden Brown are the UK's Leading Social Care Agency. Eden Brown is always ideally located to find the right opportunities for your needs. Eden Brown operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Midlands
Salary: £425 - £450 pd Expenses Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 26/03/2012
Duration: 6 Months

Operations Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T19:10+00:00

We are currently working in partnership with a forward thinking provider of residential care and nursery services across Hampshire and Dorset.

The Operations Manager will oversee the Nursery services across Hampshire and Dorset managing a collection of Nursery Managers.

The Operations Manager must have recent experience of multi site management within Nursery/Early Years settings, and hold relevant qualification.

The right candidate can look forward to a healthy negotiable salary and access to the range of benefits this organisation offers.

If you would like to apply for this exciting position with a forward thinking provider please contact Mark Stevens at Hays Social Care directly on 02380 632 990.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 pa Negotiable with Range of Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T17:56+00:00

Qualified Social Worker
Children & Families
Merseyside

Hays Social Care are currently looking to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work on Children & Families initiatives in Merseyside.

With experience of supporting the specified service user group, the successful candidate will be fully GSCC registered and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of relevant legislation and be comfortable working within a fast paced environment.

The ability to effectively manage a diverse and complex workload is essential whilst a working knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection is desirable.

To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV or if you would like to find out more information, please contact the Hays Social Care team on 0161 236 3617.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £12.00 - £22.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Newly Qualified Social Workers !

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T17:47+00:00

Exciting Opportunity for a Newly Qualified Social worker to join a team in the North East area. This is to work within Children and Families All candidates must have the confidence to work in a busy but organised environment and you will have had childrens placement Experience and Candidates need to be GSCC registered, have a recent CRB and be a car driver / owner.

For further information please contact James Robinson on 0113 3940133 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is a contracted supplier to many local authorities across the country and we have unrivalled contacts at all levels. Working on a consultative basis, we tailor our service to ensure you find your perfect job at the best possible rate of pay. Our dedicated service offers:

Free CRB
1-2-1 support pre and post placement
Regular face to face meetings
Market leading rates of pay
Job opportunities in all regions & at all levels

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North East
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T17:32+00:00

Social Worker required for work within Children & Families in the Devon area.

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Children Team based in the Exeter area. The suitable candidate will have experience of working with children and families and identifying potential child protection or dealing with ongoing child protection issues Commitment to improving outcomes for these individuals in the short, medium and long term is paramount. This will be a generic role but covering Court work.

This role will involve:

Completing initial assessments, core assessments, and implementation of care packages, reviewing assessments, report writing for children's services.
Handle extremely complex cases with the assistance of management team.
Priority is given to maintaining close positive links with outside agencies and service providers within the community.
It is essential that candidates have good communication and strong report writing skills.

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Devon
Salary: £28.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Domiciliary Care Manager, Immediate Role!

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T17:10+00:00

Domiciliary Care Branch Manager, urgently required!

Location: West Midlands
Rate: £dependent upon experience
Start: ASAP
Length: Ongoing
Hours: 37 per week

For this role you will be required to have experience in the following areas:

NVQ level 4 in Health & Social Care
Registered Health Care manager, registered with CQC
Responsible for the day to day running of the office, ensuring National Standards for Domiciliary care Agencies are met in accordance with the Care Standards Act
Management experience for domiciliary care staff
Handling spot checks and assessments in line with CQC guidelines
Fully involved in CQC inspections and implementing recommendations
Producing staff rota's to ensure quality care
Running of a branch to cover 3000 hours of care
Assessments and re-assessments of care standards

To secure a start for this excellent opportunity contact Claire or Stuart ASAP on 0121 616 0660 or alternatively email (email address removed) as soon as possible

Venn Group's "Recommendation Scheme": if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for £25 worth of vouchers from a choice of high street organisations.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £10.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Out Reach Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T17:06+00:00

My client is looking for an experienced outreach worker to join their ever growing team. The Ideal candidate will have an NVQ3, and live within the local area.

The role includes promoting the day center in and around the local community of Saffron Walden in Essex. The candidate must have experience working with children up to the age five and have their own car and able to drive. Other skills that are required is the ability to communicate clearly with children and parents, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the services the center has to offer along with the ability to prioritise and organise work loads.

Location: Essex
Salary: £14.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Child Protection Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T16:57+00:00

I am currently working with a client in the West Midlands who are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their team.

The role will be based in a busy Care Management team and will be a full time contract.

Applicants must be experienced in long-term social work, with at least two years post qualifying experience. They must be confident in dealing with complex cases, Looked After Children work , Court Work and Assessments.
A relevant social work qualification, registration with the GSCC and access to a car is essential

For further information or to apply call Jo Allcott on 0121 685 8700 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £24.00 - £30.00 ph Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: On-Going

Supported Living Manager West Yorkshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T16:34+00:00

Supported Living Manager West Yorkshire

We are currently recruiting for a large care provider based in the West Yorkshire area. They are a family run company with a great ethos and passion for what they do. They are currently looking for an experienced supported living manager to join their team.

The service provides service users with a home of their own within the community alongside a tailor made package to support them to gain the daily living skills to enable them to live independently.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years management experience within a similar role MUST have a RNLD or LD qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing organisation that pays competitive salaries.

For further information please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Childrens Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T16:19+00:00

Social Worker - Children and Families - Hertfordshire - £28 Ltd per hour

This is a post in a locality team based in either the Stevenage or the Hertford office. The role involves holding a caseload of child protection, court work and children looked after cases.
We are looking for Qualified Social Workers who have got recent post-qualifying Child protection and Court experience. You will need to be registered with the GSCC and be a car owner-driver.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T16:14+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult's Team based in Mid Wales. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £25 Ltd per hour.

Candidates must have experience in the following -

Stat reviews.
Care Plans.
Re-assessments.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Wales
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adult's Learning / Physical Disabi

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T16:05+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult’s Learning / Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult with Learning Physical Disabilities Team based in North Suffolk. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £26 per hour.

Duties Include -

Undertake Community Care assessments and reviews.
Identifying personal budgets, care/support planning and dealing with the complex issues, including safeguarding, that this may entail.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Tom Loomes, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Suffolk
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Youth Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T16:05+00:00

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Youth Worker!
Do you like to make a difference?
Can you build rapport and gain trust quickly?

Morgan Hunts Client is looking for an experienced Youth Worker. You will join a team in a youth Centre near Blyth. We are looking for a couple of people who are passionate and caring and like to see improvements in peoples lives.

The role of the Youth Worker will be:

To improve the young peoples behaviour
To help raise self esteem and self confidence
Dealing with some young people with Special Needs
Dealing with Youths which have been temporarily or Permanently excluded from school
Helping Youths who may have poor social skills or behavioural problems
Getting involved and organising activities

If you have at least 1 years employed experience, please apply without delay!

Location: North East
Salary: £13,468 - £17,316 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Reviewing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T15:25+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Reviewing Officer

Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Reviewing Officer in a Adult’s Older Persons Team based in Berkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25- £28 per hour.

Duties Include -

To act as Independent Reviewing Officer for Statutory Reviews of children looked after, and on the Child Protection Register, including Secure Accommodation Reviews.
To ensure that each child is reviewed in accordance with regulations, guidance and Departmental procedures.
To devise and develop monitoring criteria and systems, which will enable evaluation of the Reviewing function.
To take appropriate action to ensure that decisions and recommendations in individual cases are followed.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Assistant Property Services Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T15:23+00:00

Our client in the Bridgwater is looking for a Property Services Assistant to join their team in an office based social housing role. The main purpose of this role will be to provide administrative support to the Property Services team and to assist in delivering a high quality customer focused service. This is a temporary assignment that is to start as soon as possible with a view to lasting until the end of March. It is essential that you have strong previous experience with social housing and good IT skills including excel.

Location: Somerset
Salary: £10.00 - £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T15:20+00:00

Our client who is a large private sector provider of luxury care to older persons requires a Senior Support Worker for their operation in Sway in the New Forest.

The Senior Support Worker will aid in the running of a team of care staff over a varied shift pattern.

The organisation supports and cares for elderly clients and elderly clients with dementia so the Senior Support Worker may work across the varying units on site. Main responsibilities will be administering medication, liaising with Care Managers and healthcare professionals on the care package given, updating care plans and helping to successfully manage a floor by allocating care duties to the care staff.

Successful individuals need to have a proven track record within adults services field public or private sector of working with dementia clients. Individuals need to posses an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care and have all mandatory training up to date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an expanding organisation, excellent working environment and to have a real passion in the delivery of a first class care services.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £18,000 - £19,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Adult's Older Persons Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T15:19+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Older Persons Team

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult's/Older Peron’s Team based in Berkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 - £28 per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Lead in safeguarding investigations.
Supervise other social workers as well as deal with complex cases.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Case Manager (Team)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T15:05+00:00

Can you make a difference?

The Football Association Group - Case Manager (Team)

The Football Association Group (The FA) is seeking to recruit a Case Manager (Team) to join the Case Management aspect of the Safeguarding Team, which currently consists of 11 staff. The position reports directly to the Head of the Equality and Child Protection Department at The FA and is office based, at Wembley Stadium, London.

As the role entails the effective and efficient management of a team of 7 Case Officers and Administrators, as well as working as part of the team of Managers who have a focus on Policy, the successful applicant should have significant experience in managing a safeguarding or child protection team, as well as working collaboratively alongside other professionals.

The role also includes some direct case management, including oversight of cases in line with relevant legislation, policy, procedures and regulations and in partnership with the Statutory Agencies, County Football Association Welfare Officers and Professional Clubs. Therefore, the ability to assess and manage risk and having proven experience of applying legal understanding, managing information sharing, data protection and confidentiality are essential.

Applicants will need to have either a relevant qualification and / or experience from social work, or in a dedicated Police Child Protection Team, or from a family law background. Experience should be in relation to both safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

A vulnerable person centred approach, and the ability to maintain this perspective, is essential along with knowledge or experience of government policy agendas in this area. Experience in handling sensitive information with discretion and attention to detail, as well as excellent organisational and communication skills and experience of managing own workloads, are also essential.

To apply you must be passionate about, and committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. You must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment, sometimes dealing with conflict and challenges whilst maintaining confidentiality. In addition you must manage multiple priorities, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence at all levels.

To apply, please click on the link below.

The closing date for this role is 26 February 2012 and interviews will be held on 16 March 2012 at Wembley Stadium.

The FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.

Location: Wembley Stadium
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 26/02/2012

Social Worker Job - Children's First Response Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T14:59+00:00

Social Worker Job - Children's First Response Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children’s First Response Team based in the Birmingham. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £23 per hour.

Duties Include -

Writing up initial assessments.
Section 47 enquiries.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Craig Davis, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Safeguarding Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T14:57+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Safeguarding Team in Birmingham. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £23 per hour.

Candidates must have the Following:

Knowledge of Care Management Process, Policy and Standards.
Experience of working in Children services.
Experience of working with complex cases.
Experience of working within a Care Management framework, including assessment of need, application of eligibility criteria and the formulation of care plans.

Requirements:
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact:
This vacancy is advertised by Craig Davis, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Children's Care Management Teams

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T14:56+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Children's Care Management Teams

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within a Children’s Care Management Teams based in the West Midlands. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £23 - £28 per hour.

Duties Include -

Completion of core assessments.
Dealing with all aspects of court work.
Dealing with care proceedings.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Craig Davis, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £23.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job Adult's Sensory Needs Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T14:30+00:00

Social Work Job – Adult’s Sensory Needs Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team Manager within an Adult’s Sensory Needs Team based in Berkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £30 - £35 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

Specialist Reablement.
Specialist Community dementia services.
A sheltered extra care housing complex.
A specialist dementia care day centre.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £30.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

General Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T14:17+00:00

Eden Brown are currently recruiting for a General Manager for an exclusive Luxury Retirement and Nursing Village in Surrey, offering assisted living, specialist cognitive care and a dementia ward. The village will encompass apartments for sale and assisted living apartments for rent. The village will offer communal facilities and social activities. Professional care will be tailored to your specific individual needs as and when it is required.

To be considered for this role you will need to have a minimum of 5 years at management level of a Nursing Home, a good understanding of the local area and its specific requirements for Elderly Care, an active NMC pin and demonstrate strong business initiative.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an organisation who provide 5* luxury retirement and care in a unique and forward thinking way.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 02/04/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Supported Housing Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T14:15+00:00

Supported Housing Administrator required for a Housing Association in the West Yorkshire area. The role will be to work in the Older Persons Team and will involve providing admin support to the team. Duties will include; setting up tenant files, general filing, completing letters and appointments. The role will also be assisting the income management officer therefore candidates must have sound working knowledge of data base and excel.

Candidates will ideally have worked within housing administration.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £7.00 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 8 Weeks

HR Business Partner 7 Month FTC

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T13:57+00:00

An HR Business Partner job has become available working for a large Hampshire based NHS trust.

This post has arisen to cover maternity leave within the trusts HR department and is working on a 7 month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will be working with management to provide a professional customer focussed coaching and consultancy support to a designated business area in the identification and management of workforce, OD and learning solutions and change management programmes.

You will partner management teams to identify and deliver effective business focussed HR solutions which improve organisational effectiveness, enables teams to achieve business objectives and actively influence a high performance culture that is able to attract, retain, motivate and develop high quality people.
It is essential that you:

Posses a post graduate diploma in HR management.
Have member status for the CIPD.
Have a comprehensive knowledge of employment legislation.
Have gained 3 Years + HR working experience, with some preferably in the NHS.
Have excellent communication skills.
Can drive and own a car for travel between sites across Hampshire.

If this sounds like you please apply for the Job below. I will personally review all CV's and let you know your suitability. If you have any questions about the role please contact Michael Wilkinson by phone on 02380633095.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 7 Months

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T13:56+00:00

Eden Brown are currently recruiting for a Project Support Worker to work on a specific project for a housing association in the West Yorkshire area. The role will be to work with 'hard to reach' vulnerable clients groups within their own homes. The role will be to carry out assessments, writing up reports and carrying out specific action points. These action points may include; having energy assessments completed via energy companies, arranging for pre-pay utility meters which are badly located, to be located in better positions, where possible. Ensuring clients are registered with a G.P. Sign-posting them to other support services in the city if their needs are not currently being met. Arranging for a surveyor to assess any physical aspects of their property.

Candidates must have previous experience of working with vulnerable client groups. Have access to their own transport and have an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £8.30 - £10.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 14/02/2012
Duration: 6 Weeks

Care - Assistant Day Shift

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T13:33+00:00

We are looking for Experienced Care Assistants to Day Shifts 0800-1430 and 1430-2100 in a beautiful Care Home in Chepstow
Hours of work vary 19.5 per week
Experience is required and an understanding of computers preferable

Please contact Michelle Matthewman by sending your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Gwynedd
Salary: £6.20 - £6.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Substance Misuse Nurse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T13:27+00:00

Morgan Hunt are recruiting a Substance Misuse Nurse, this would be a excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation. We are urgently looking for a couple of people for different locations in the North west.

The Duties of the Substance Misuse Nurse will be:

Recovery co-ordination – To support or lead on the process of co-ordinating the elements of care identified in a service user’s Recovery Plan.
Recovery planning – A service user led, strengths based planning process of setting goals and interventions based on the needs identified by a personalised assessment and then planning how to meet those goals with the client.
Structured Day Treatment Programme – To facilitate and deliver a structured groupwork programme working with service users who are in Methadone Treatment, to motivate and support plans and goals of reduction of their Methadone dose, moving towards withdrawal and detoxification
To actively refer service users to other services appropriate to meeting their needs, facilitating their contact with other services and community resources.
As directed by the service management team, and in co-operation with the clinical team, contribute to all aspects of tier 2 and tier 3 service delivery including criminal justice services
To monitor and keywork clients being prescribed substitute medication and liaise effectively with medical/clinical teams, including Care Coordinators.
Assist and carry out appropriate screening processes including saliva tests.

Substance Misuse Nurse will need:

Experience of case management
Prescribing experience
Experience of completing new assessments
Must have worked in this type of drug setting before, working with Nurses or GP's
Experience with Methadone and Subutex
ITEP Mapping experience Desirable
Experience of testing
Relevant Nurse Qualification (RMN/RGN)

If you feel you have the relevant experience to succeed in this role, please apply urgentlyMorgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: North West
Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Months

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T13:02+00:00

A Greater Manchester-based Housing Trust is seeking an experienced Housing Officer to join them initially on a 4 week contract to start as soon as possible.

This is a fully generic role and as such you will need to be able to show a recent proven track record in the following areas:

Estate Management
Anti-Social Behaviour and Neighbour Nuisance
Voids Management
Lettings and Sign Ups
Tenancy Issues
Estate Inspections
Resident Involvement

You will be managing a dispersed patch of properties and so we can only consider candidates with access to their own vehicle.

My client can offer an immediate start for the right candidate so please apply as soon as possible to register your interest in this vacancy.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T12:47+00:00

Qualified Social Worker required for Learning Disabilities Team.

You will be community focused, assessing and reviewing the needs of vulnerable Adults.
The role also involves making care/support plans, assisting and providing advice to carers, promoting independence and well-being, working closely with other agencies within the community, both statutory and voluntary, to achieve good outcomes for the users of this service.

DipSW or equivalent and be registered with the GSCC
Working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to adults / learning disabilities services

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South West London
Salary: £19.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T12:36+00:00

Qualified Social Worker required for Learning Disabilities Team.

DipSW or equivalent and be registered with the GSCC
Working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to adults / learning disabilities services

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: East London
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

CSCS Construction Cleaner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T12:17+00:00

CSCS Cleaners needed to work on various building sites in the Norfolk and North Suffolk area.

Must have cleaning experience, full personal protection equipment and experience on building site preferable.

Must have Construction Skills Health and Safety Operatives Card

Duties include cleaning of floors, windows etc of various new builds, after building work has been completed.

If interested please contact Ollie Taylor @ Hays - 01603 265 754
Do NOT call without current valid CSCS card.

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £6.08 - £7.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 - 8 Weeks

Drilling Operative

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T12:13+00:00

Hays are working exclusively with a high profile client in the norfolk area. Currently we are recruiting for an experienced drilling operative to work alongside an established team of piling and drilling operatives.

The candidate will be required to operate a 'drop hammer piling rig' and must be fully experienced and knowledgable in operating this machinery.The right candidate will have a broad knowledge of all ground work and ground conditions. these include steel fixing, shuttering, concrete works, ground anchoring, and preferably arc welding. An ability to demonstrate use of MDT and CloZironi rigs and working procedures for agitator is also desirable (qualifications preferable but not essential if able to prove experience)

A knowledge of geothermal, CFA and Water Wells are also preferable
Must be able to provide own PPE and hold CSCS card.

Please contact Oliver Taylor at Hays on 01603 625 754

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £8.00 - £12.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 - 8 Weeks

CSCS Construction Cleaner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T12:08+00:00

CSCS Cleaners needed to work on various building sites in the Norfolk and North Suffolk area.

Must have cleaning experience, full personal protection equipment and experience on building site preferable.

Must have Construction Skills Health and Safety Operatives Card

Duties include cleaning of floors, windows etc of various new builds, after building work has been completed.

If interested please contact Ollie Taylor @ Hays - 01603 265 754
Do NOT call without current valid CSCS card.

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £6.08 - £7.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 - 8 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T11:58+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work within Adults with LD team based in North Somerset. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £23 Ltd per hour.

Duties include -

Manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Somerset
Salary: £21.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER Assessment and Investigation Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T11:48+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – Assessment and Investigation Team Newham £26 per hour

This well prestigious borough situated in East London are looking for a Determined Social Worker for there Fast Past Child Protection team

Main Duties will include:

Taking emergency cases, responding to emergency situations
Carrying out Overview assessments
Carrying out safe guarding adults investigations
Risk Assessments and devising care plans
Making decisions in an emergency situation and assisting clients to move into emergency temporary placements.
Carrying out emergency reviews and adjusting service in accordance to service user’s needs.
Carrying out adults safeguarding investigation and completing report according to the different levels (1-4) of adults safeguarding investigation procedures.
Make referrals to other departments or organisations to ensure the appropriate provision of service to meet the individual needs of service users.
Work a long side the Rapid Response Team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of service.
Devising carers contingency plans,
Setting up respite placements for carers break and carrying out risk assessments of both carers and clients.
Make Referrals to appropriate agencies to ensure service users individual needs are meet.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful candidates will be contacted within 48 hours

Location: London
Salary: £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Principle Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T11:27+00:00

Main Purpose of the Job

This job description builds and supplements the core job description for all social workers, which continues to apply to those practitioners progressing to the consultant and principal grades.

Principal Social Workers (PSWs) are lead professionals in multi-agency work to improve outcomes for children. PSWs have a proven track record in achieving the highest standards of practice in complex casework. They hold a reduced caseload and assist the Team Manager in providing support and supervision to other members of the team, including practice teaching for student social workers as required.

PSWs deputise for the Team Manager and represent the team in working groups set up to raise the quality of practice and improve the effectiveness of the service.

PSWs are expected to model core social work values and best practice; consistently achieving practice standards and meeting performance targets. PSWs promote a learning culture, actively sharing their knowledge and skills with colleagues.

PSW posts provide important career progression and excellent preparation for becoming a social work manager.

Location: London
Salary: £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T11:26+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Learning Disabilities
Tower Hamlets
The main Duties will include:
Assessment needs Care Planning Reviewing of Care Plans Securing Funding for placements through commissioned care Helping promote life skills and independence Helping with transition form residential care into their own homes Setting up Care Packages GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.
To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format
Successful Candidates will be contacted within 48 Hours

Location: City of London
Salary: £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T11:24+00:00

Principle Social Worker – Children and Families
Wandsworth
The main Duties will include: *Take the role of the lead professional in complex statutory cases that require a qualified social worker, particularly child protection, care proceedings and look after children cases;

Undertake the full range of social work tasks with children in need and their families; assessment, planning, implementation and review (APIR);
Bring together and coordinate the team around the child to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to APIR and safeguarding
Establish and develop collaborative working with allied health and social care professionals from children and adults’ services;
Build and sustain effective working arrangements with schools, children’s centres and other settings;

GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful Candidates will be contacted within 48 Hours

Location: South West London
Salary: £27.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Homecare Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T11:17+00:00

Our client a well known housing organisation within the Warwickshire Area and is looking to recruit a homecare support worker to work within the Leamington Spa and Warwickshire Area.

The main duties will include:

To work with elderly clients who are suffering from learning disabilities
To carry out risk assessments and support plans
Liaise with external agencies
To be responsible for giving comprehensive housing support to people in their own homes (both within a Sheltered Housing setting and within the Community ) in order to promote their independence social inclusion, health and well-being.
Visit each service user at home as agreed within the support plan, and ensure that all visits are planned and within suitable timescales according to the needs and wishes of the service user

Our client is looking for the following candidate:

Previous experience of delivering support to the elderly and other vulnerable client groups.
To be able to communicate effectively and courteously at all levels with people from a variety of backgrounds, both orally and in writing.
To have the ability to plan and prioritise own workload and meet performance targets and deadlines.

The ideal candidate MUST have a valid enhanced crb and be a car driver

If interested,please send cv's to Sandeep at (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Criminal Justice Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T11:07+00:00

Criminal Justice Worker

Morgan Hunt is currently looking for a Criminal Justice Worker to join a team based in Greater Manchester.
As directed by the Services Manager and dedicated Team Leaders, to provide enhanced drug arrest referral, community support and assertive outreach services to prolific offenders and/or substance misusers identified through pro-active contacts carried out in a designated Police/Court settings across the Manchester Area.

Candidates for the position of Criminal Justice Worker will need:

Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System and/or with substance misuse issues and a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
Maintaining professional boundaries and effective working within Criminal Justice agencies.
Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including social care, welfare benefits, health and emergency accommodation.
Knowledge of mental health issues.
Behavioural management techniques in relation to reducing offending behaviour and maintain terms of housing tenancy compliance.
Ability to assess and complete SMART support plans with service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
Ability to liaise effectively with other agencies
The ability to maintain professional boundaries
Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties and manage data collection systems.
An understanding of the supporting people programme and role of housing related support.
Experience of contributing to project development
The granting of security clearance to work in local custody suites

Responsibilities of the Criminal Justice Worker will include:

To carry out comprehensive client assessments and develop individual community support plans
Engaging with people who have substance misuse problems and providing them with advice on drug/alcohol issues, health (including blood borne viruses) and social functioning.
To manage a caseload of clients with a history of substance misuse and/or offending behaviour with the aim of reducing their offending behaviour, offering support to reduce/abstain from substance misuse and support community integration.
To develop and maintain excellent working relationships with local partners including; the police, probation and housing to achieve the best outcomes for the service and the client.
Ensure the service offers information, advice on services available and support to clients with the aim to enhance motivation and create an awareness of the possibilities for personal change.
Empower service users to achieve with a strong emphasis on employment, training and education.
Where needed arrange and facilitate referral to a range of treatment/community support agencies and the range of helping agencies available
To support positive behaviour management and the social re-integration of the service user
To assist people to access housing related support services as appropriate in the community and achieve independent living.

Please apply without delay!!!!

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £15,470 - £18,200 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Social Work Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T11:03+00:00

Our client is looking for an exprienced Team Manager who will provide professional support, advice and supervision to practitioners, to ensure a high quality service is delivered to children and families, and to family courts. Your role is to ensure every report filed in court within your team has been quality assured and reaches the highest possible standard. To achieve this, you will work intensively with your practitioners to support them and where necessary to challenge them constructively, to ensure the interests of each individual child referred to your team receives an outstanding service.

You will work closely with your Head of Service and your local office manager, with whom you will be working together to ensure that practice systems and office systems and the staff operating them work together effectively. Playing a part in your local inter-agency world of children's services will be central to your role.

With a GSCC-recognised social work qualification together with supervisory or practice management experience, you’ll have an up-to-date knowledge of national guidance concerning working with children and families.

Please contact Shamila Younis on 0121 688 8383 or email directly (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Dorset
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 25/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Homecare Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T11:02+00:00

Our client a well known housing organisation within the Warwickshire Area and is looking to recruit a homecare support worker to work within the Leamington Spa and Warwickshire Area.

The main duties will include:

To work with elderly clients who are suffering from learning disabilities
To carry out risk assessments and support plans
Liaise with external agencies
To be responsible for giving comprehensive housing support to people in their own homes (both within a Sheltered Housing setting and within the Community ) in order to promote their independence social inclusion, health and well-being.
Visit each service user at home as agreed within the support plan, and ensure that all visits are planned and within suitable timescales according to the needs and wishes of the service user

Our client is looking for the following candidate:

Previous experience of delivering support to the elderly and other vulnerable client groups.
To be able to communicate effectively and courteously at all levels with people from a variety of backgrounds, both orally and in writing.
To have the ability to plan and prioritise own workload and meet performance targets and deadlines.

The ideal candidate MUST have a valid enhanced CRB and be a car driver

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

General Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T10:17+00:00

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an organisation who provide 5* luxury retirement and care in a unique and forward thinking way.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 02/04/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Care - Assistant Day Shift

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T10:06+00:00

Please contact Michelle Matthewman by sending your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Monmouthshire
Salary: £6.20 - £6.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Hospital Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T10:05+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to work in the hospital team in West London.

Required to undertake initial assessments
Child protection experience essential.
Work well within a multidisciplinary team
Use supervision effectively
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard

You will be qualified with a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and be currently registered with the GSCC

The ideal candidate will have 3 years post qualifying experience.

Please contact (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South West London
Salary: £25.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Support Worker Young Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T09:57+00:00

We need a support worker with experience of working with young adults based in Hethersett, Norwich. This will be initially for 8 weeks working Monday - Friday 8 am 4pm.

You will need:

Experience of working with young adults
Exp of Behaviour assessments and work observations
Experience of compiling Behavioural programs
You will need to undergo a Capita CRB, this will cost £51 to the candidate, this can be deducted from your pay
Will need to be able to come in and interview early next week
Have 5 years work history along with employer details
Be willing to under e learning training ( Online) before the start date
Need to be a car driver with business insurance

Please email your CV to (email address removed).

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Norwich
Salary: £8.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks 30hrs

Qualified Social Worker Safeguarding

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T09:38+00:00

Social Workers required for work within the Adult Team in the Cornwall area. £22 - £24 ph

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team based in Cornwall. Candidates must have experience of working within the Adult setting.

Responsibilities comprise the following:

Plan, organise and be responsible for case co-ordination and implementation of care & protection plans.
Working with service users and their families/carers in one or more social work arena for service users who are unable to protect him or herself against harm or exploitation
Duties include assessments, liaising with family members, provision of care packages, moving older adults to care homes or providing additional support to enable them to remain in their own home, liaising with other services including health professionals.
A large part of the role will also be liaising with other agencies such as occupational therapists and the voluntary sector.
Completing both continuing health care and mental capacity assessments, implementing care management programmes & safeguarding policy, preparing panel reports for continuing health care and plan/ chair MDT's.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £19.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Care- Assistant Nights

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T09:29+00:00

We are looking for Experienced Care Assistants to work nights in a beautiful Care Home in Chepstow
Hours of work vary 22/33 per week
Salary is £13000.00 pro rata

Experience is required and an understanding of computers preferable

Please contact Michelle Matthewman by sending your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Monmouthshire
Salary: £12,500 - £13,000 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker CP Cornwall

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T09:19+00:00

Social Worker required for work within Children & Families in the Cornwall area.

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Children Team based in the Camborne area. The suitable candidate will have experience of working with children and families and identifying potential child protection or dealing with ongoing child protection issues Commitment to improving outcomes for these individuals in the short, medium and long term is paramount. This will be a generic role covering Assessment / LAC and children in the community.

This role will involve:

Completing initial assessments, core assessments, and implementation of care packages, reviewing assessments, report writing for children's services.
Handle extremely complex cases with the assistance of management team.
Priority is given to maintaining close positive links with outside agencies and service providers within the community.
It is essential that candidates have good communication and strong report writing skills.

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £19.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 05/03/2012
Duration: 8 Weeks

Homecare Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T09:17+00:00

Experienced Homecare Support Workers are needed in theNottingham area.

You will visit people over the age of 18 in their own homes, providing hands-on care and support.

Previous experience within Social Care is essential and you need to have up to date Moving and Handling Training. Other training would be advantageous but not essential.

Must be a driver as job requires home visits.

Candidate must also undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Shifts are on a two week rota and will either be morning or afternoon shifts.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T08:57+00:00

A Care Home Manager is required for a beautiful Elderly Care Home in Chepstow

You must be CCW Registered.
This role would suit either an existing Manager or if you are currently deputy looking for progression.

If interested please send your CV to Michelle Matthewman (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Monmouthshire
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T20:17+00:00

A large North West Housing provider has approached Eden Brown to secure the services of an experienced Scheme Manager until the end of March based in South Liverpool

Main purpose of job

To provide housing related support to the tenants of the Association's sheltered housing schemes.

To act as key facilitator to ensure that services are accessed to meet tenants support and care needs with the aim of enabling tenants to remain living independently in their tenancies for as long as possible.

To deal with all new lettings at the scheme

To ensure that all contractual requirements of the Supporting People regime are met.

Due to nature of this role interested candidates must have worked with Older People previously and have an Enhanced CRB Disclosure

If this sounds like you send your details to (email address removed) or call 0161 233 1600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 6 Weeks

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T19:05+00:00

Anti-social Behaviour Officer job in Bristol…

My client is a leading housing association based in Swindon. They are one of the main providers of affordable housing across the South and South West of England and have an excellent reputation. They own and manage in excess of 32,000 properties and provide general needs, supported and older persons housing. Due to the absence of a permanent member of staff they are looking for a temporary Anti-Social Behaviour Officer to join their team until April.

Based at one of the organisation's regional offices in Swindon the successful candidate will work alongside a team of housing officers and housing assistants and will report directly into the organisation’s Operations Manager. The purpose of the role is to deal with high-level cases of anti-social behaviour, neighbour nuisance and hate crime across the organisation’s estates in Wiltshire. The post is full time, thirty-seven hours per week. Responsibilities of the role will include managing a caseload of ongoing cases, undertaking investigations of complaints, taking witness statements, working in conjunction with the police, social services and other agencies, home visits to tenants, maintaining an up to date records and paperwork on cases, preparing case notes for court, signposting mediation services, supporting housing officers with low and medium level cases of ASB and assisting in the development and delivery of ASB related projects. Due to the mobile nature of the role and the fact that some of the organisation’s tenants are considered vulnerable candidates are expect to have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background in dealing with high-level anti-social behaviour cases within the social housing sector to join a leading housing association. Benefits of the post will include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: Swindon
Salary: £14.50 - £16.31 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Supported Housing Team Leader

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T18:26+00:00

Our client is a London-based housing provider and charity who are currently looking for a Supported Housing Team Manager to work across 3 schemes in East London for vulnerable adults with various support needs.

Managing teams across 3 services, your role as Supported Housing Team Manager will involve providing a constant managerial presence and ensuring the smooth day to day operations of the services in the absence of the full time Manager.

The successful applicant to this role will possess:
• Proven experience of managing supported housing services for vulnerable people, ideally with additional knowledge of registered care service management
• Background of working with client groups including people with mental health diagnoses, young people leaving care, and older people with various support needs
• Ability to oversee dispersed teams and delegate tasks to Deputy Managers to ensure the services operate smoothly on a day to day basis

Your duties as Supported Housing Team Manager will include:
• Day to day operational management of 3 schemes including a registered care home for people with various mental health support needs, an older person’s scheme for adults aged 55+ with various support needs, and a young person’s service for vulnerable people aged 16-24.
• Managing a staff team including Deputy Managers and front line Support Workers, ensuring that they are providing a high standard of support in line with organisational policy and procedure
• Maintaining internal and external working relationships and ensuring that the organisation maintains a positive reputation in the wider community

This is a short-term temporary role and we are looking for candidates who can start the post at short notice – if you meet the above criteria, please send your CV today.

Location: East London
Salary: £14.50 - £17.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Approx 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T18:06+00:00

An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Adult Social Worker to work for a local authority in the Somerset area; this position will be to work out of their extremely busy the CTPLD – Learning Disability Team.

Applicants will need to have experience of working in a local authority with at least 18 months recent experience, ideally within a case holding environment. Candidates will also need to have current and proven experience of community care assessment, Current experience of working with Adult Care – preferably learning disabilities

This appointment is for 18 months to 2 year contract, so a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to secure long-term work,

Location: Somerset
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Social Work Assistant - Childrens Services.

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T17:26+00:00

Senior Social Work Assistant - Children's services.
The role will include assisting the implementation of care packages, Young carers assessments, reviewing assessments, report writing for children's services. The suitable candidate will have experience of working with children and families and identifying potential child protection or dealing with ongoing child protection issues. Car drivers with business insurance.
Candidates must be eligible to work in UK. You must hold a current CRB, Excellent pay and benefits, an experienced named Social Work Consultant and ongoing support will be offered. If you are interested and would like more information on this and other opportunities, please call Rob Murphy at Eden Brown on 0121 685 8700 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Substance Misuse Nurse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T16:32+00:00

Substance Misuse Nurse

The Role:

Morgan Hunt’s client, a leading Drug and Alcohol Service based in Suffolk is currently looking to recruit a Substance Misuse Nurse who will be contributing to establish and ongoing provision of a range of community detox services within the Suffolk area. The successful candidate will seek to reduce the harm to individuals of excessive or inappropriate alcohol and/or other drug use.

The successful candidate for the role of an Substance Misuse Nurse should have the following:

RMN/RGN qualification and update to PIN
Minimum 1 years experience in a similar post
Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and treatments
Good Communication skills
An enhanced CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out initial and ongoing assessments of clients
Care planning
Managing a caseload
Delivering a range of interventions
Administration of prescribed medication
Referrals to other agencies
Maintain and update records.

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Suffolk
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Asset Investment Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T16:29+00:00

Eden Brown are exclusively recruiting for a Asset Investment Officer for our client a Housing Association in North East Lincolnshire.
Shoreline Housing Partnership who own and manage 8000 homes is a not for profit organisation providing affordable housing for the people of North East Lincolnshire.

Formed in 2005 after a stock transfer from the council our client are looking to recruit individuals who are keen to make a difference to their Customers lives by way of excellent customer care and quality.

Purpose of the post

To ensure Shoreline Housing Partnership (SHP) database for its stock, APEX, contains up to date, accurate and all relevant information necessary for compliance with all legislative and statutory responsibilities and for accurate business planning.
To ensure APEX contains up to date and accurate information relating to component accounting to inform the business plan and other SHP Board reports.

Dimensions

To be responsible for the organisations stock database covering approximately 8,000 properties.

To be responsible for the production of regular reports to assist decision making and measure works progress against business plan projections.

To ensure that all relevant component and property information is captured and reported to Head of Neighbourhood Investment for inclusion in business plans and financial reporting.

To be responsible for the supervision of one Technical Assistant

To lead on the management and maintenance of SHPs asset management database (APEX). To ensure all data held is accurate and up to date. To provide information to assist SHP meet all legislative requirements and enable SHP to produce fully informed business plans and investment programmes.
To lead on undertaking periodic reviews and audits of the APEX database information, collected from the Stock Condition Surveys and other sources to produce accurate reporting.
To ensure all SHP's different assets are categorised appropriately and in line with statutory and regulatory definitions to enable all appropriate maintenance and investment programmes to be carried out in a timely manner.
To ensure that all information relating to SHP assets are recorded by key attributes and component parts that will enable effective and accurate stock management.
To ensure each attribute has appropriate, lifecycles, costings and other detailed information recorded and updated in line with construction industry standards and best practice to enable accurate business and stock investment planning.
To produce regular reports based on accurate and up to date information on stock condition and investment progress that will form the basis of reports for business planning purposes.
To assist in planning stock investment needs against the business plan provision and assist in modelling programmes of work where required.
To liaise with the SHP IT team to ensure that the interface between all company stock database systems is maintained and all appropriate and accurate data is inputted in a timely manner, to ensure effective delivery of operational services.
Knowledge and Experience
Excellent working knowledge of Construction Industry standards regarding key building components and attributes of a wide range of assets, including dwellings, High Medium Low Rise flatted accommodation, and Sheltered housing complexes.
Knowledge of component lifecycles, e.g bathrooms and kitchens, and their replacement costs
Experience of developing and implementing stock survey programmes to capture all necessary and appropriate information relating to assets for the purposes of planning stock investment programmes or reporting on regulatory compliance
A knowledge and understanding of building maintenance and construction costs and works descriptions.
Understanding of energy efficiency measures and solutions to improve stock performance on energy efficiency,
Understanding and interpreting legislative requirements and the impact on organisational responsibilities to ensure accurate and up to date capture of information
Track record of producing reports for organisation business planning for large capital investment programmes and ability to operate to tight deadlines.
The ability to maintain high quality standards in the maintenance of the systems

Experience of managing or working on asset databases or similar systems and bespoke packages such as APEX - Essential
Experience and excellent understanding of key property related components and their replacement lifecycles – Essential
Experience of using data to plan programmes of work to residential properties - Desirable
Experience and knowledge of identifying solutions to complex problems using IT management systems and familiar with relational databases - Desirable
Experience of using a wide range of IT software applications in particular Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint - Essential.
Experience gained in a property maintenance related environment – Desirable.
Completion of an ONC or equivalent in a Construction related subject. – Desirable

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Grimsby
Salary: £25,150 pa + Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Collections Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T16:20+00:00

A local authority is looking to recruit a Collections officer to work within their housing department to help them recover rents from tenants who are in arrears.

The role
The role of Collections Officer will involve liaising with tenants and visiting them to recover the arrears.

Responsibilities

Visiting clients to discuss issues of arrears
Setting up payment plans to recover income
Serving notices where necessary

Candidate
The successful candidate for the role for Collections Officer will have:

Previous experience within rent arrears or income recovery
Be a car driver
Be immediately available for start work for a six week contract

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £12.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adoption Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T16:15+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adoption Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Adoption Team based in South East London. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £27Lltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Ability to lead and motivate a team to meet objectives, in a supportive way
Ability to organise self and others in order to prioritise work and achieve target
Comprehensive understanding of, and ability to work within, the legislative and policy framework relating to children in need, children at risk and children being looked after

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: South East
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adult's Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T16:04+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult’s Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work within Adults with LD team based in North Plymouth. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties include -

Manage risk and threat to individuals, families, carers and communities to assess strengths and needs in complex situations against changing and volatile circumstances.
Assess and analyse risks to post holder and others.
Assess and monitor adults with offending behaviours e.g. sexually offending behaviour and to assess risk to general public.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:55+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

We require a Senior Social Worker to work within a Looked after Children Team based in North London. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £29 Ltd per hour.

Duties include -

Managing caseloads.
Writing reports for court.
Attending management meetings.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: North London
Salary: £27.00 - £29.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Form F Assessor South Wales

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:46+00:00

Form F Assessor – South Wales

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Form F Assessor based in South Wales. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £26 per hour (limited).

Candidates must have in-depth knowledge and understanding of BAAF Form F assessments and other fostering legislation as well as the Children’s Act. Applicants will be working with other agencies, gathering evidence to complete Form F assessments.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £20.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Fostering Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:41+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Fostering Team

Our client has a vacancy for a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Fostering Team in Ealing. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate will be £26 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing case loads and Timescales.
Carrying out supervision on a regular basis.
Supporting foster carers.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have post qualifying experience within a Fostering Social Services department.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: West London
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:37+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

We require a Senior Social Worker to work within a Looked after Children Team based in Greater London. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £29 Ltd per hour.

Duties include -

Managing caseloads.
Writing reports for court.
Section 47 investigations.
Attending management meetings.
Care planning and reviews.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: South East
Salary: £27.00 - £29.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Locality Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:33+00:00

Social Work Job - Locality Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Locality Team based in Greater London. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £28 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Engaging in a structured discussion with those making initial enquiry of the service and evaluating any information given.
Applying service aces criteria to make a judgement on whether a referral is appropriate.
Giving information, advice and/ or signposting to other services.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: South East
Salary: £26.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered General Nurse - Over 65s

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:33+00:00

An RGN is required to join a purpose built nursing home based in the Bridgend area. The nursing home caters for adults over the age of 65.

Working for one of the most established care organisations in the country, this role offers candidates a great opportunity to experience excellent support, training and career progression.

The successful applicant must hold a valid PIN, an experienced nursing background - matched with a passion for nursing for the elderly.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career and work with a forward thinking and service user focused care organisation.

This permanent opportunity offers 24 hours per week, working 4 shifts a week. Pay rate is £12.50 per hour.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bridgend
Salary: £15,600 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Registered Supported Living Manager West Yorkshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:25+00:00

This is a new venture and the successful candidate would be in a start up branch in West Yorkshire area.

Experience as a registered manager with proven, successful experience in taking a business forward with continued and sustained growth
Have knowledge and understanding of CQC guidelines and procedures
Hold the current NVQ Level 4 / RMA or Leadership and Management Award
Have strong knowledge and experience in supporting adults learning disabilities and mental health.Including Complex care packages.
Strong understanding of Local Authority tendering, referral processes.
Knowledge and understanding of NHS/PCT trusts
Self motivated be confident dealing with clients face to face
Must be able to prioritise workloads, a multitasked and a professional persona.
Experience in obtaining new business avenues and growing and sustaining new and existing business.
DUTIES:
Overseeing the service users and care packages plus day to day management of the registered service
Staff management, recruitment and training
Setting targets and objectives for office staff
Ensuring all training is delivered, booked and adhered to.
Ensuring branch compliance as per company and CQC regulations
Motivating a team of care workers and office staff.
Visiting service users and devising care packages
Liaising with social services and local authorities, NHS trusts

For further information about this role please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job Triage Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:20+00:00

Social Work Job – Triage Team

We require a Senior Social Worker to work within a Triage Team based in Hillingdon. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £30 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Screening referrals within a multi disciplinary setting.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: North West London
Salary: £28.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Child Care

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:12+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Care
We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Long Term Case holding Team based in North Somerset. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £23 ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Working within statutory legislation, giving evidence in a Court setting and of being cross examined under oath.
Child Protection Work including Child Protection Case Conferences, Core Groups and implementing individual Child Protection Plans.
Must be able to manager a high case load.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Somerset
Salary: £21.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Referral and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:09+00:00

Social Work Job - Referral and Assessment

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Deputy Team Manager within a Referral and Assessment Team based in Hillingdon. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £34 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Manage and supervise a number of qualified social workers and other staff, as delegated by the Manager within the dedicated team.
Support the manager to direct, co-ordinate and provide leadership to all staff within the dedicated team.
Support to operational arrangements within the dedicated team.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: North West London
Salary: £32.00 - £34.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Referral and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T15:04+00:00

Social Work Job - Referral and Assessment

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Referral and Assessment Team based in Ealing. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £28 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Manage and supervise a number of qualified social workers and other staff, as delegated by the Manager within the dedicated team.
Support the manager to direct, co-ordinate and provide leadership to all staff within the dedicated team.
Support operational arrangements within the dedicated team.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: West London
Salary: £26.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW - Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T14:52+00:00

QSW - Children and Families

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children and Families Service Team based in Cornwall. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £24 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

To provide Social Work Services to vulnerable children and families, and resource providers as directed by the line manager, or Senior Manager.
To be the Primary Worker with case responsibility for allocated work, and assist the department in achieving permanence in the best interests of children.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T14:50+00:00

Hays have been approached by a leading Housing organisation to help in their search for a Scheme Manager. This is a temporary job to cover a 2 month period to start as soon as possible.

The main purposes of the role are to provide housing related support to the tenants, to play a key role ensuring all services are accessed to meet tenants needs enabling them to remain living independently within the scheme. Dealing with all new lettings and adhering to Supporting People requirements.

To be considered for this role applicants must
have a proven track record of working with, and supporting, older people.
have a previous experience supervising staff.
have gained, or be working towards, an appropriate housing qualification (HNC Housing, National Wardens Certificate etc.)
be I.T. literate at an intermediate level and be able to use the PC functionally.
have taken health & safety training within the last 2 years and be familiar with its role in the workplace.

If you have the experience for this role please contact me on 0151 236 8788 and forward your CV on to me.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £8.00 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Social Work Job - Referral and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T14:46+00:00

Social Work Job - Referral and Assessment

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Referral and Assessment Team based in Wiltshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £21 per hour.

Duties Include -

Manage and supervise a number of qualified social workers and other staff, as delegated by the Manager within the dedicated team.
Support the manager to direct, co-ordinate and provide leadership to all staff within the dedicated team.
Support to operational arrangements within the dedicated team.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Field Care Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T14:35+00:00

EXPERIENCED FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR WITHIN DOMICILIARY SOCIAL CARE

Field Care Supervisor - 5 days a week
UK Bexley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Sidcup and Welling - Kent
£15K - £18K

My client is a market leader domiciliary care provider within social care. This care provider offers a unique service of tailored care visits from 15 minutes to full live-in support. This established organization has proven unlimited success through the understanding of their customer's requirements.

An experienced Field Care Supervisor will be required to assist in the day to day running of this busy domiciliary care provider. You must have experience in Home Care as you will be involved in direct supervision of a team of home care workers.

We are looking for an experienced individual within domiciliary care who can demonstrate flexibility, leadership skills and clear communication. These qualities are essential as you will be completing customer reviews, writing care plans, staff supervision and risk plans.

You must have a UK driving licence and own a vehicle to apply for this role. Interviews are being held for this post immediately.

Please contact Sonik Singh on 02076304403 for further information.

Location: Kent
Salary: £15,000 - £18,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

District Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T14:34+00:00

Salary Package - £42'000 - Car + great benefits package - Essex

An exciting role has arisen with a social care provider; they are currently looking to recruit a District Service Manager to their Management team.

There will be a significant emphasis placed on the strategic development of the business. The Service Manager will have overall responsibility of their Community and Staff Team. They will oversee an experienced team of Registered Managers & Care Support, as well as representatives of Hospitality, Finance, HR and Quality.

This position would be a great opportunity for current Operation's or Area Manager's. However, the position available would also be ideal for an established Care Manager who has a passion for Financial Management, Business Development and Marketing.

Specific Responsibilities of the role will include the following:

Lead, develop and motivate managers, including supporting their individual and professional development, providing regular performance feedback and conducting appraisals. Maintain regular contact and effective relationships with all Managers by carrying out regular visits and holding group meetings.
To monitor key performance indicators in all services and ensure that all homes and services meet their requirements and standards.
Liaise and negotiate with the relevant regulatory and commissioning authorities.
Be available to meet with service users, relatives and other stakeholders as required.
Ensure any complaints are investigated and resolved speedily and effectively.
To promote good working relations with volunteers who support services.
In addition to the recruitment of Home Managers, to participate in the selection of senior posts within the services. Monitor the use of staffing resources and working practices to ensure that efficient and effective arrangements are maintained.
To agree with local managers annual business and financial plans for approval by the Group Director. Review monthly management accounts, initiating action plans with local managers based on improving financial performance.
Ensure that local Managers take positive steps to market their services to achieve optimum occupancy levels/take up.
Identify opportunities for the development of new and existing services and areas for further research.
To be responsible for the negotiation of contracts and fees with Local Authorities and PCT's for new and existing service

Role Requirements:

Minimum 5 years experience at managerial level in a social care environment
Business development experience and demonstrable evidence of business development skills
Good market knowledge of the
Held management responsibility for P and L in Social care sector
Practise development experience
Effective relationship management skills
Needs to be prepared to live in or very near the region (Essex)
General and line management experience
Social Care operational background would be useful

Qualifications:

Registered Manager's Award
Social Care Qualification - Essential

Salary Package - £42'000 - Car + great benefits package

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) or call Chris on 0121 685 8700.

Eden Brown are the UK's Leading Social Care Agency. Eden Brown is always ideally located to find the right opportunities for your needs. Eden Brown operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and a employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Essex
Salary: £42,000 pa Car
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Work Children in Need

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T14:31+00:00

Qualified Social Work – Children In Need

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children in Need Team in Westminster. This is a contract position with a start date £27 per hour.

Duties Include –

Undertaking comprehensive risk assessments of children and families.
Carrying out a caseload including multi-disciplinary work.
Preparing reports and applications for court.
Maintaining accurate records.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within a Referral and Assessment department would be an advantage.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: City of London
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T13:46+00:00

Hays Social care are currently looking for Experienced Health Care Assistants to work with service users across all London areas and Kent

My client is looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals to work closely with very challenging yet rewarding service users within a Residential Care Home sector.If you are highly experienced and have NVQ2/3, and are looking for your next step in the Social Care then this will be a great opportunity for you.Please send your up to date CV or call to arrange an Interview
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Location: London
Salary: £7.70 - £10.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ON GOING

Deputy Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T12:03+00:00

To be considered for this position yuo will need:

Must be registered nurse with a PIN no

Job Spec Below:

JOB DESCRIPTION: DEPUTY MANAGER
ACCOUNTABLE TO: HOME MANAGER/MATRON
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : CARE ASSISTANTS
ANCILLARY STAFF
Assists the Home Manager in the day to day functions of the Home. Supervising and evaluating the residents care and personnel assigned to him/her by the Home Manager in order to meet the total needs of the residents. To maintain the quality of service that will be in accordance with the standards set forth by Victoria Cottage Ltd.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPUTY MANAGER

Assist the Home Manager with staff rotas.
Supervise records of attendance, absence and relief coverage as required by the Home Manager.
Supervise the delegation of residents care plans, evaluate and organise care according to established policies.
Supervise all care activities and promote best practice in care.
Liaise with residents’ relatives and maintain good rapport with them.
Liaise and maintain good relationships with other professional working groups.
Supervise the scheduling of assignments so as to be consistent with all staff members education, training and experience.
Stimulates interest and attitudes in personnel to develop understanding of residents and encourage health and restorative care.
Be involved in organising and assisting with orientation and staff training.
Give guidance to personnel as needed, evaluate performance, discuss progress and needs for improvement and prepare evaluations with the Home Manager.
Attend staff meetings and conferences as requested.
Assure that establishment care policies and procedures are being implemented.
Notifies the Home Manager and attending Doctor of any untoward changes in residents conditions.
Supervise the maintenance of the residents daily record to assure accuracy in documentation.
Visit each resident in his/her area daily and make daily, assessments of their needs.
Supervises drug rounds and maintains accurate drug records, especially controlled drugs
To carry out duties in the absence if the home manager.
Is conversant with policies and quality systems of the company.
Be available for out of hours contact as required.
Any other tasks which may from time to time be required for good practice within the home.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may be extended as situations arise

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £28.00 - £33.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Work Children in Need

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T11:59+00:00

Qualified Social Work – Children In Need

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children in Need Team in Hillingdon. This is a contract position with a start date £29 per hour.

Duties Include -

Undertaking comprehensive risk assessments of children and families.
Carrying out a caseload including multi-disciplinary work.
Preparing reports and applications for court.
Maintaining accurate records.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and must have 3 years experience within a similar team. Experience working within a Referral and Assessment department would be an advantage.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Paul Woulfe, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: North West London
Salary: £27.00 - £29.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T11:55+00:00

To be considered for this position yuo will need:

Must be registered nurse with a PIN no

Job Spec Below:

Assist the Home Manager with staff rotas.
Supervise records of attendance, absence and relief coverage as required by the Home Manager.
Supervise the delegation of residents care plans, evaluate and organise care according to established policies.
Supervise all care activities and promote best practice in care.
Liaise with residents’ relatives and maintain good rapport with them.
Liaise and maintain good relationships with other professional working groups.
Supervise the scheduling of assignments so as to be consistent with all staff members education, training and experience.
Stimulates interest and attitudes in personnel to develop understanding of residents and encourage health and restorative care.
Be involved in organising and assisting with orientation and staff training.
Give guidance to personnel as needed, evaluate performance, discuss progress and needs for improvement and prepare evaluations with the Home Manager.
Attend staff meetings and conferences as requested.
Assure that establishment care policies and procedures are being implemented.
Notifies the Home Manager and attending Doctor of any untoward changes in residents conditions.
Supervise the maintenance of the residents daily record to assure accuracy in documentation.
Visit each resident in his/her area daily and make daily, assessments of their needs.
Supervises drug rounds and maintains accurate drug records, especially controlled drugs
To carry out duties in the absence if the home manager.
Is conversant with policies and quality systems of the company.
Be available for out of hours contact as required.
Any other tasks which may from time to time be required for good practice within the home.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may be extended as situations arise

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £20.00 - £30.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Deputy Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T11:52+00:00

Capita Social Care and Housing has long been at the forefront of recruiting for the private sector, charities and not-for- profit organisations. We are one of the leading consultancies of our kind for temporary assognments, permanent placements and interim solutions.

Our client requires a Deputy Manager for a large care home based in Norfolk which provide nursing care for elderly individuals with dementia. You will need to have a nursing background for this position

Duties:

. Assist the Home Manager with staff rotas.

Supervise records of attendance, absence and relief coverage as required by the Home Manager.

Supervise the delegation of residents care plans, evaluate and organise care according to established policies.

Supervise all care activities and promote best practice in care.

Liaise with residents’ relatives and maintain good rapport with them.

Liaise and maintain good relationships with other professional working groups

Supervise the scheduling of assignments so as to be consistent with all staff members education, training and experience

Give guidance to personnel as needed, evaluate performance, discuss progress and needs for improvement and prepare evaluations with the Home Manager.

Attend staff meetings and conferences as requested.

Assure that establishment care policies and procedures are being implemented.

Notifies the Home Manager and attending Doctor of any untoward changes in residents conditions.

Supervise the maintenance of the residents daily record to assure accuracy in documentation.

Visit each resident in his/her area daily and make daily, assessments of their needs.

Supervises drug rounds and maintains accurate drug records, especially controlled drugs

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £28.00 - £33.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Worker Adults LD

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T11:46+00:00

Social Worker required for work within the Learning Disabilities Team in the Devon area. £20 - 24ph

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Adults Learning Disabilities Team based in Plymouth.

Candidates will be carrying a complex caseload to enable people with Learning Difficulties to live as fulfilling and independent a life as possible, which includes being part of the community and have the opportunity to gain employment.

Responsibility comprise the following:

Assessment and personalisation of care packages for adults with learning disabilities. Duties include assessments, reviews, personalised budgets, person centred care planning, provision of care packages, liaising with other services, safeguarding adults etc.
Candidates will be carrying a complex caseload to enable people with Learning Difficulties to live an independent life as part of the community and have the opportunity to gain employment.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Devon
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Debt Prevention Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T11:32+00:00

Debt Prevention Officer

Eden Brown in conjunction with a major Housing Association in the North East are recruiting for a Debt Prevention Officer.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting directly to the Debt Prevention Manager, provide an excellent customer service in relation to maximising income collection, promoting preventative measures, and where appropriate undertake recovery action in relation to the recovery of debt, both current and former. This will be on an area basis.

Contribute to identifying service improvements in relation to the Income Management Strategy and policy development.

Increase customer satisfaction and attain high levels of performance in relation to Income Management indicators.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support the Debt Prevention Manager in producing a focused, cost effective and customer focused income management service.
Ensuring that performance in relation to key performance indicators and service promises are achieved and exceeded.
Carry out preventative and recovery actions and liaise with Patch Managers in relation to the recovery of all debt (Patch Managers have responsibility for early arrears preventative and recovery actions).
Undertake home visits and telephone enquiries to ensure maximum income collection, and where appropriate undertake out of hours work.
Ensure high standards of customer care in all operational areas and ensure that these services are maintained and developed.
Build successful relationships with Stockton Council, local residents, other agencies and localised THL teams, to ensure that excellent services are provided for customers in relation to income management.
Ensure appropriate sign posting and referrals are made to other agencies to ensure customers receive maximum take up of benefits and are provided with the appropriate money advice.
Contribute to the development of policies and the Income Management Strategy.
Undertake a tracing role and identify cases where appropriate for referral to Debt Collection agencies or write off in accordance with the Write off Policy.
Attend Court where appropriate in the recovery of current or former arrears recovery.

Please contact Peter Brownley on 0113 3940133 to apply

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: £10.50 - £12.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Month By Month

Qualified Child Care Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T11:26+00:00

An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Child Care Social Worker to work for a local authority in the Somerset area; this position will be to work out of their extremely busy the Long Term Case holding Team.

Applicants will need to have experience of working in a local authority with at least 18 months recent experience, ideally within a case holding environment. Candidates will also need to have current and proven experience of court work and writing of comprehensive court reports, Current experience of Children Looked After and in depth Child Protection Work.

This appointment is for 18 months to 2 year contract, so a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to secure long-term work,

Location: Somerset
Salary: £19.00 - £22.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 18-24mths

Revenue Services Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:56+00:00

A Revenue Services Officer required in Manchester on a short term temporary contract basis.

My client, a large Housing Organisation based in Manchester is looking to appoint an experienced Revenue Services Officer to join their specialist Income Revenues Team. This post is for 2 months, 35 hours per week.

You will be responsible for the maximisation of rental income and the recovery of rent arrears, contacting customers directly and signposting them to the relevant benefits or specialist money advice agencies.

Also, making arrangements and agreements for repayment of arrears by ensuring a firm approach to debt recovery. You will monitor accounts ensuring early intervention and prevention of debt escalation.

You will also be responsible for court preparation and attend court where required representing the Association.

Location: Manchester
Salary: £11.00 - £13.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Leasehold & Marketing Manager - North Wales

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:41+00:00

Leasehold & Marketing Manager - North Wales

My Client is a leading Housing Association based in North Wales and is currently looking for an experienced Leasehold and Marketing Manager to join their Technical Services Dept in North Wales.

RICS accredited, you must have relevant experience from a previous role in a similar capacity working for a Housing Association.

Key Tasks will include;

To promote and co-ordinate the key aspects of the department
Identifying and promoting new proposals for non-core housing and related projects
To identify and develop proposals and manage new services to be offered by the HA
To review, develop and propose/update policies, procedures and strategies affecting the Leasehold & Marketing section ensuring compliance with necessary legal requirements in enforcing tenant/lease conditions
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of leasehold schemes
To manage the departmental budget and show full accountability
To promote the Groups' Low Cost Home Ownership programme
To advise the Director of Development & Technical Services on the need for and suitability of potential new developments for low cost home ownership properties

You will need to have a indepth knowledge of the application of Welsh Government LCHO guidelines and procedures in relation to sales of LCHO properties - You will have a clear understanding of;

Marketing & Leasehold Sales
Understanding & Application of Right to Buy
Understanding & Application of Landlord and Tenant Legislation, including Leasehold
Knowledge & Application of Settingup and Managing Co-operative Housing Schemes

This will be a temporary contract for a minimum period of 3 months with the possibility of extending further. If you think you fit the criterea, please apply now!!

Location: Denbighshire
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months+

QSW - Fostering

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:34+00:00

HELPING CHILDREN!
FOSTERING SOCIAL WORKER!
My client is based in Kent and is looking for Qualified Social Worker with Fostering experience:
To work within the Fostering Team promoting excellence of foster care practice throughout the organisation To ensure social work input is maintained within the Referrals and Matching process within the Referrals Team To adhere to and excel Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations 2011 To integrate any new Standards or Regulations when necessary into fostering practice, through liaison with professionals within and outside of the organisation.
Be committed to the professional development of foster carers.
To assist with Quality Assurance of foster carers To take the lead in responding to Referrals in the absence of the Referalls Manager
If you're interested please send a copy of your latest CV.

Location: Kent
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:25+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Learning Disabilities Team based in West Yorkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £24 per hour.

Duties Include -

Manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and must have 3 years experience within a similar team. All applicants must have experience in Adult Services, and working with service users who have a Learning Disability.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adult's Older Persons Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:23+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult’s Older Persons Team

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work within a Adult’s/Older Peron’s Team based in West Yorkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £24 per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Hospital Discharge.
Care Packages.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adult's Older Persons Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:19+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult’s Older Persons Team

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work within a Adult’s/Older Peron’s Team based in Leeds. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £24 per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Hospital Discharge.
Care Packages.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Jobs CAMHS

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:17+00:00

Social Work Jobs – CAMHS

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Practitioner within a CAMHS team in South Yorkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 - £30 per hour.

Duties Include -

Dealing with self-harm.
Conducting assessments.
Managing risk.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK. All candidates need experience working within a CAMHS Social Services department and experience within a mental health team.

Contact –
These vacancies are advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in a role please click below and apply now.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

CAFCASS Family Court Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:12+00:00

CAFCASS – Family Court Advisor

We require a Family Court Advisor to work for CAFCASS based in Yorkshire and Humberside. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 - £27 per hour.

Applicants must have significant experience in attending Family Court hearings and writing court reports. You will be fully conversant in safeguarding legislation, working with other agencies and managing complex cases.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Residential Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T09:27+00:00

Job title: Residential Support Worker (Bank staff)
Hourly Rate: Dependant on Location
Location: Glasgow and Surrounding Areas.

There are varying roles available:

Current PVG
SSSC registration (essential for Children's Residential role)
Relevant qualification e.g SVQ/HNC in Social Care
Training in Challenging Behaviour

If you feel you are suitable for the above positions, please apply now. For more information on this opportunity please contact the team.

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Young Persons Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T09:13+00:00

A local charity is looking to recruit a Young Persons Support Worker to work within their hostel based support service within Birmingham.

The role
As a Young Persons Support Worker you will be working with young people who are homeless, who require tenancy related support as well as advice and guidance. The role will be full time and you will be required to work a number of different shifts including nights.

Responsibilities

Key working with clients to build successful and trusting relationships
Keeping record of work done with clients in the form of support plans
Risk assessing individuals

Candidate
The successful candidate for the role of Young Persons Support Worker will have:

Experience working with young people with similar needs in a supportive capacity
A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
A CRB check within the last 12 months

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £7.50 - £9.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Business Analyst

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T09:12+00:00

Business Analyst - Greater Manchester

Successful candidates will need to have previous experience in the following -

Design, development and configuration of the MS Dynamics CRM system to support the delivery of services via the Customer Services Organisation.
Developing the Management Information suite that takes data from CRM (and other sources) to provide a comprehensive reporting solution. Support development of integrations and new workstreams with CRM.

Experience of Microsoft Dynamics CRM (v4.0) - developing, customisation, configuration and implementation
Understanding of system development - version control, system/user testing, issue management, deployments and user training/support
The development and maintenance of Management Information - developing of data from MS Dynamics CRM, advanced Excel skills and exposure to data management tools e.g. Business Objects
Practical experience/application of the following technical skills: Essential - JavaScript and XML, Preferred - Web services, C#, VB.Net, SQL Server, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory and VMware
Exposure to working in an agile project delivery environment
Experience of Local Authority projects and CRM deployments an advantage
Experience of developing solutions with handling multiple services, subsequent integrations and the use of middleware such as BizTalk

The hours will be Monday to Friday 35 hours a week

CRM Project – Customer Services Programme

The post holder reports to one of the Senior Business Analysts in the Customer Services Programme. Apart from team members the main contacts of the job are Strategic Management Team, Chief Officers, departmental representatives and public sector bodies.

Main Purpose of the Job

To ensure the successful development of services as part of the Customer Services Programme in line with corporate aims, objectives and values.
Integration of services with ‘new' technological solutions may be involved and, where appropriate, redesigning service delivery processes to assist the achievement of corporate and national targets for electronic service delivery.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £129.60 - £145.14 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Form F Assessor - South Wales

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T09:11+00:00

Experienced form f assessments are required to complete form f assessments for a South Wales Local Authority. You will need to have prior experience of conducting form f's.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Wales
Salary: £21.31 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks

Hospital Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T17:57+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to work in the hospital team in North London.

Required to undertake initial assessments and care management.
Work well within a multidisciplinary team
Experience of self directed support and safeguarding.
Use supervision effectively
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard

You will be qualified with a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and be currently registered with the GSCC

The ideal candidate will have 3 years post qualifying experience.

Please contact (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North London
Salary: £22.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T17:53+00:00

Qualified Social Worker is required to work within the Family Support team in West London.

Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments including complex cases with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well within a multidisciplinary team
Use supervision effectively
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard

You will be qualified with a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and be currently registered with the GSCC

The ideal candidate will have 3 years post qualifying experience and experience of working within a family support team, You must be experienced of holding complex cases.

Please contact (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West London
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T17:51+00:00

Qualified Social Worker is required to work within the Children in Need team in Slough.

Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments including complex cases with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well within a multidisciplinary team
Use supervision effectively
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard

You will be qualified with a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and be currently registered with the GSCC

The ideal candidate will have 3 years post qualifying experience and experience of working within a CIN setting, You must be experienced of holding complex cases.

Please contact (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Slough
Salary: £22.00 - £25.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Nursery Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T17:51+00:00

A Local Authority in East London who are a client of Morgan Hunt are looking to recruit a Nursery Officer to their busy Children's team. The main purposes of this job is to to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery, to give support to other staff in the team and to implement the daily routine within the nursery.

The main responsibilities of the role of a Nursery Officer are:

To adhere to the policies, procedures and quality standards set out by the Childcare Management

Team

To act as a keyworker for a designated group of children as required
To assess the development of children in the nursery and maintain records of development
To carry out routine activities necessary for the safe and efficient running of the nursery
To attend staff meetings as required out of usual working hours
To adhere and deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework (EYFS) relevant to full day-care settings

A Successful Candidate for the Position of Nursery Nurse Will Need:

To be qualified to NNEB or equivalent
To have good oral communication skills
To be able to work as part of a team
To have experience of working in a full day-care setting
An enhanced CRB Disclosure issued within 12 months as you will be working with children

If you feel you are suitable for this position and excellent opportunity then please apply immediately.
Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: East London
Salary: £10.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Practiitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T17:47+00:00

A Senior Practitioner is required to work within a generic children's team in Bedfordshire.

Have a minumum of 3 years experience as a senior practitioner.
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well within a multidisciplinary team
Have supervisory experience of at least 2 staff.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard

You will be qualified with a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and be currently registered with the GSCC

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience, You must be experienced of holding complex cases.

Please contact (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £32.00 - £33.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Qualified Mental Health Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T17:45+00:00

An experienced mental health Social Worker is required for a secure forensic women's unit in North West London.

The secure candidate must be an experienced mental health Social Worker.

All candidates who apply must have a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience and be registered with the GSCC.

Please contact Emma Thompson on 0207 470 9160 or send your CV to (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North West London
Salary: £22.00 - £23.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Mental Health Service Manager - Sussex

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T17:42+00:00

An experienced and qualified Service Manager is required to oversee these IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) services throughout Sussex, for adults with anxiety, depression, and associated mental health needs.

These services promote well-being and recovery, and encourage personal responsibility for lifestyle choices. You will be responsible for leading and implementing these services - this will entail ensuring clinical governance is in place, completing client assessments, working closely with training providers, managing a budget and a staff team, and making sure that the services meet all guidance and specifications.

Applicants will ideally have the ability to be good communicators in sometime difficult situations. If you would be interested in this fantastic opportunity to work as part of a well-respected and growing organisation, please apply to Mark Dacre at Service Care Solutions now!

Location: East Sussex
Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 pa Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Outreach Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T17:26+00:00

Outreach Worker

The Role:

Morgan Hunt’s client, a leading Drug and Alcohol service based in Oxfordshire is currently looking to recruit a an Outreach worker who will be helping to reduce rough sleeping and other forms of negative street activity.

The successful candidate for the role of an Outreach worker should have the following:

Minimum 1 years experience in a similar post
Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and mental health
Good Communication skills
An enhanced CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out initial assessments of clients
Care planning
Managing a caseload
Engaging with clients
Referrals to other agencies
Maintain and update records
Being able to work shifts

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £9.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T16:53+00:00

Housing Officer

Neighbourhood housing officer / Tenancy Officer role in the East Grinstead area.

A role has arisen for a housing officer in the East Grinstead area.

This organisation is one of the largest housing associations in the UK and has offices across the country. This role will be covering a large patch of properties across West Sussex, Kent and southeast London.

The role will entail-

Dealing with void properties

Managing new sign up’s

Estate Inspections

Reporting and dealing with ASB (anti-social Behaviour) case.

Supporting clients with any issues they have.

Home Visits

Managing Rent accounts

This role is a general needs housing officer position.

This role is for 2 months possibly ongoing. Full time 37 hours per week.

As you will be required to travel around the West Sussex, Kent and South East London areas for the role it is essential that you drive. You will be paid a mileage rate.

Location: West Sussex
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Social Worker Job - Children in Care

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T16:41+00:00

Social Worker Job - Children in Care

We require a Senior Social Worker to work within Children in Care Team in Doncaster. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £23 - £25 per hour.

Duties Include -

Children in Care.
Advice & Assessment.
Children in the Community.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this role please click below and apply now.

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Job - Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T16:29+00:00

Social Worker Job - Child Protection Team

We require an Advanced Social Worker to work within a Child Protection Team based in the North East. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include -

Looked after children casework.
Family group conferences.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T16:26+00:00

Capita are looking for Qualified Social Workers to work within a Hospital Team in the Staffordshire area. This is a fixed term contract with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £23per hour depending on experience

Qualified Social Worker Duties Include

Ensuring that regular monitoring and review of care plans is carried out.
Identification of individual needs through assessment.
Ensuring the delivery of services identified in care plans.
Planning and designing individual care plans to meet those needs.

Requirements
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK.
• You will have post-qualifying experience within an adults team, preferably within a hospital setting.
• You will have experience working within a busy and time-pressured environment

To apply for this vacancy please contact Richard Cartwright on 0121 688 8220 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 ph Negotiable for the Right Candidate
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6months

Qualified Social Worker Children's Care Management Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T16:23+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Care Management Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children’s Care Management Team based in Leeds. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £24 per hour.

Duties Include –

Completion of core assessments.
Dealing with all aspects of court work.
Dealing with care proceedings.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Family Support Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T16:19+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Family Support Team

We require a Senior Social Worker to work within a Family Support Team in Doncaster. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £23 - £25 per hour.

Duties Include -

Chairing Meetings.
Completing Assessments.
Dealing with multiple agencies.
The post holder, with supervision, will manage a caseload undertaking the task of initial and core assessments, undertaking Sec.47 Investigations, child protection care proceedings and care planning.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Adult's Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T16:08+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Hospital Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult’s Hospital Team in Staffordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £22 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include-

Able to conduct rapid assessment.
Delegate meetings.
Needs to be able to supervise staff.
Chair meetings.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £20.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Form F Assessors

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T16:05+00:00

We are actively seeking Form F Assessors to undertake independent pieces of work on an interim basis for at least 6 months.

To apply for this role you will need
A Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Current registration with GSCC
A minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience within the Foster and Adoption field
Previous Form F experience
Access to own vehicle
Ability to work independently

For further information please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £23.00 - £24.00 ph per Assessment
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Foster and Adoption Social Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:57+00:00

We are actively seeking experienced F+A social workers to join a busy Foster and Adoption team.

To apply for this role you will need
A degree in Social Work
Current registration with GSCC
Previous post qualifying experience within this sector
Previous experience of Form F Assessments
Access to own vehicle

To apply for this role please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 5 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Independent Reviewing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:51+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Independent Reviewing Officer

Our client is looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer based in South Yorkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £30- £35 per hour.

Duties Include –

To act as Independent Reviewing Officer for Statutory Reviews of children looked after, and on the Child Protection Register, including Secure Accommodation Reviews.
To ensure that each child is reviewed in accordance with regulations, guidance and Departmental procedures.
To devise and develop monitoring criteria and systems, which will enable evaluation of the Reviewing function.
To take appropriate action to ensure that decisions and recommendations in individual cases are followed.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £30.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:47+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult's Team based in Gloucestershire. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £22 ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Reviewing/duty team older people
To undertake social work assessment with customers and their Carers
To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance
Mainly review hospital discharge care packages but need someone flexible

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK. All candidates must have 2 years experience within a similar team and ideally with assessment experience and knowledge of Gloucestershire computer systems.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £20.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:45+00:00

Social Work Job - Child Protection Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team Manager within a Child Protection Team based in Yorkshire and Humberside. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £30 - £35 per hour.

Duties Include -

Looked after children casework.
Family group conferences.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £30.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW - Approved Mental Health Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:44+00:00

QSW - Approved Mental Health Practitioner - Cambridgeshire - £33 Ltd per hour

Ongoing contract available for an AMHP Social Worker in Cambridgeshire.
You will undertake the full range of social work tasks in relation to adults with mental health needs, adults with substance misuse problems and older people with mental health needs. This will include fulfilling statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 and the NHS and Community Care Act 1990.
Full-time 37 hours per week.
Applicants must be registered with the GSCC, have an up to date AMHP certificate and post-qualifying experience of working within a Mental Health team.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £33.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:43+00:00

Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Older Peron's Physical Disabilities Team based in West London. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable per hour.

Duties Include –

To reassess, review and evaluate and monitor care as required.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Managing a large and diverse case load.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Luke Aldred, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: City of London
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:28+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection – Lancashire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Child Protection Team in the Lancashire region.

Working within the Child Protection team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To arrange and coordinate such assessments where appropriate.
To interview the patient in a suitable manner
To ascertain whether the criteria for detention are met and that detention is the most appropriate way of providing care and treatment
To reach an independent decision about the need for detention

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Lancashire region or in the Social Work field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker Children in Care

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:20+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Children In Care - South Cheshire

Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Children In Care team, based in the South Cheshire area.

Working within the Children In Care team, the Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To be responsible for the day to day interpretation and implementation of statutory and departmental policy in the provision of casework and, if appropriate, group work or other social work services to individuals, families and other groups.
To be responsible for the negotiation and allocation of appropriate service provision to clients and their families; through the determination of service provision contracts with providers, ensuring that the complex needs of users are met, providing value for money.
To ensure the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care and the monitoring of service contracts, in partnership with the users / carers and advocates.
To work closely with other Departments, and statutory and independent agencies to meet the complex needs of users and their carers within the community.
To provide an effective social work service at individual client level by ensuring the use of appropriate resources from the Council, and statutory and independent agencies.
To attend child protection conferences, reviews and Court as the Council representative as appropriate. Write complex reports and undertake all administrative duties related to the social work function.

The successful candidate must have experience in the following:

Adoption Work
History of working for local authorities
Court Work
Care Proceedings
Risk Assessment
PPR Assessment
Looked after statutory visiting
Care planning regulations
Candidates must have experience doing viability, parenting assessments.
Experience of placing Children with parent reg applications.
Experience of Final Evidence Statements, court care plans and CPR.
Confident - Needs to hit the ground running as will be handed a full case load of care proceedings straight away.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the South Cheshire region please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

QSW - Older Person's Physical Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:10+00:00

QSW - Older Person's Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Older Peron's Physical Disabilities Team based in Buckinghamshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable per hour.

Duties Include –

To reassess, review and evaluate and monitor care as required.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Managing a large and diverse case load.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Adult Care Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:08+00:00

We are actively seeking an Adult Social Worker to join and Adult Learning Disability Team for an interim of 4 months. We are looking for an experienced individual who can hit the ground running and is able to start ASAP.

Duties would include
Safeguarding
Adult Care
Reviews
Care Packages
Assessments

To apply for this role you will need
A Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Current registration with GSCC
A minimum of 12 months post qualifying experience with this sector
Access to own vehicle

For further information please contact Liz Adams on 01179 1038800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Yeovil
Salary: £22.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4

Qualified Social Worker - Long Term (Children)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:05+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Children's Long Term - Merseyside

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Long Term Children and Families team in the Merseyside area.

Working within the Children and Families team, this Qualified Social Worker will be an experienced social worker who is able to progress child protection plans, risk assessments and complete court work within care proceedings.

Additionally, the successful candidate will need to work within safeguarding procedures, be computer literate and competent in report writing, such as analysing assessment and developing plans for children and families.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Merseyside area or in the Children and Families field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit our website. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabiliti

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T15:05+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Older Peron's Physical Disabilities Team based in Bedfordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable per hour.

Duties Include -

Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
To reassess, review and evaluate and monitor care as required.
Managing a large and diverse case load.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Tom Loomes, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Field Care Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T14:59+00:00

EXPERIENCED FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR WITHIN DOMICILIARY SOCIAL CARE

Field Care Supervisor - 5 days a week
UK Bexley, Kent
£15K - £18K

You must have a UK driving licence and own a vehicle to apply for this role. Interviews are being held for this post immediately.

Please contact Sonik Singh on 02076304403 for further information.

Location: Kent
Salary: £15,000 - £18,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabiliti

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T14:58+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Older Peron's Physical Disabilities Team based in Warwickshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
To reassess, review and evaluate and monitor care as required.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Warwickshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Interim Head of Finance

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T14:52+00:00

Interim Head of Finance
3 month contract
£350.00 to £450.00 a day
Birmingham

Our client is a national charity based within the housing and charity sectors, who are currently recruiting for a Head of Finance on a 3-4 month contract. The client is looking to interview this week (week of 30th January, 2012).

The purpose of the role is to lead the Finance Team area to achieve outcomes agreed with the Director, alongside managing the finance operations in line with greed policy and by upholding the organisations values. You will be required to develop relationships at senior levels within and outside the Business (e.g. bankers, auditors etc), which build trust and confidence in the finance function.

Some of the duties include:

Lead, manage and motivate staff to ensure the function works in a collaborative way to improve team- work with the senior and four Business Performance Managers.
Establish clear performance and development objectives for direct reports and support and constructively challenge staff to achieve them.
Ensure the strategic and corporate objectives are implemented for all aspects of financial performance.
Work closely with the Director to develop medium term financial strategy in consultation with the Business, which is integrated into the overall strategy for the organisation.
Ensure statutory Group annual accounts for Housing and Consolidation are prepared by Senior Accountants within the agreed timetable with the Director and external auditors

The role is a very quick start and CV's would need to be with me by the end of Tuesday 31st January, 2012 or at the latest on Wednesday 1st February if the candidate can start and interview ASAP.

Please send your details to (email address removed) and/or call (0121) 685 8713.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £350 - £450 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 12 Weeks

Mechanical Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T14:33+00:00

My Client based in South West London are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to start in March 2012. They are offering a salary of £35k.
This Consultancy specialise in Local Authority and Council work, they do also have a small section covering Residential. They are a fast paced company, and looking to grow their already well established workforce. Some of their recent completed projects include 5 new build and refurb schools within the area, new build sport leisure facility and commercial council offices.
The successful candidate will hold a HNC/HND in Building Services and will have experience of working within the Public Sector. They will have 3 years minimum experience of holding a similar role and must be client facing.
This role will include Preventative Planned Maintenance and Contract Management. You will be working within a team of 3 Engineers. If you fill you are suitable for this role please call Chantelle Fovargue on 0208 464 6678 for more details.

Location: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Head of Housing and Residential Care

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T14:30+00:00

Head of Housing and Children's Residential Care
Salary from £35,000
Nottinghamshre
Permanent

Our client is a charity based across Nottinghamshire who are currently recruiting a Head of Housing and Children's Residential Care post.

The organisation provides accommodation for adults, as well as semi-supported homes for residents who are moving towards independent living. The organisation also has two small care homes for children and young people who are placed by the local authority.

The purpose of the role is:

To provide leadership and strategic direction in relation to all aspects of Housing and Children's Residential Care work for the Association
To be responsible for the delivery, development and performance of high quality, effective, financially secure and comprehensive Housing and Children's Residential Care Services for the organisation
To initiate and develop practical and strategic partnerships with external organisations and to seek out appropriate areas of growth and development for the department

The main responsibilities include:

To lead the Housing and Care Department to ensure all aspects of service delivery comply with contractual requirements, legislative requirements and quality standards including OFSTED and other frameworks.
To work with the Programmes Director to provide strategic direction to the department
To initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with external organisations and partners
To ensure that best practice is being implemented particularly with regards to motivating residents, resident involvement in decision-making, ensuring the needs of refugees are met, achieving positive outcomes, minimising voids, improving youth engagement, maximising income and driving up performance standards.
To ensure complaints from residents, the public and other bodies are dealt with appropriately
To positively represent the organisation at meetings and undertake presentations to arrange of partner organisations

The post is paying from £35,000 based in central Nottingham based on a 37.5 hour working week. There may be odd evening and weekend work required.

If you have experience in all the area's above and fit the requirements needed please email your CV to Phil Stock at (email address removed) and/or call (0121) 685 8713.

The closing date for this position is 5th February, 2012 at 5:00pm.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £35,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Service Charge / Leasehold Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T14:23+00:00

Hays Social Housing are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit an interim Service Charge / leasehold Manager until December 2012. You will work with the Income Manager to develop the service, seeking out best practice and implementing improvements. You will manage the team, which is responsible for the calculation and administration of service charges, management fees, ground rents etc which are collectable from tenants, leaseholders, landlords and other agents. You will also ensure service charges are accurately calculated and set for tenants and leaseholders.

As the successful candidate you must have significant experience in the management of service charges on mixed tenure estates, and service charge/leasehold management experience at senior level. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the relevance of leases, agreements, case law and legislation to calculate service charges. Excellent numerical and IT skills will be required.

Applications will be accepted until Friday 3rd February 2012

Please contact Amy at Hays immediately for more information.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: December 12

Electrical Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T13:43+00:00

My Client based in South West London are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to start in February 2012. They are offering a salary of £35k.
This Consultancy specialise in Local Authority and Council work, they do also have a small section covering Residential. They are a fast paced company, and looking to grow their already well established workforce. Some of their recent completed projects include 5 new build and refurb schools within the area, new build sport leisure facility and commercial council offices.
The successful candidate will hold a HNC/HND in Building Services and will have experience of working within the Public Sector. They will have 3 years minimum experience of holding a similar role and must be client facing.
This role will include Preventative Planned Maintenance and Contract Management. You will be working within a team of 3 Engineers. If you fill you are suitable for this role please call Chantelle Fovargue on 0208 464 6678 for more details.

Location: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Electrical Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T13:34+00:00

Electrical Supervisor job in Kent. An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Supervisor to work for a housing association based in Kent.

The client works to provide housing for key workers such as Doctors and Teachers, as well as running and implementing housing schemes for retirees, building new homes and developing communities.

Due to an increase in workload, the client is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Supervisor to work in their repairs and asset management department. This is an immediate role and interviews are expected to take place as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

To take supervisory responsibility for the repairs and maintenance teams
Ensuring that all electrical resources are accounted for and are efficiently deployed
Ensure that all staff are adequately trained and capable of performing tasks
To ensure that all service delivery complies with procurement and purchasing standards

Requirements:

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electro-Technical Technology
Trained to the 17th edition of the IEE wiring regulations
City & Guilds 2391-10 Inspection and Testing qualification
Post qualification experience working in the housing/maintenance sector
Good communication skills
Full driving licence
Flexible on hours

Location: Kent
Salary: £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Mechanical Design Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T13:26+00:00

This client are a leading Consultancy based in South East London and they are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to start as soon as possible on some High Profile Residential projects. The role will be offered as Permanent paying approximately £30k. This role will be based between an office in Orpington and London Bridge.
This role will be working alongside the Associate Director and will be directly involved with new Residential Contracts coming through. The main aspect of the job will be Detailed and Concept Design relating to 2 "New Build" projects although you will also be involved with Housing Association works as well. You will need experience of using various computer packages and managing minor works from inception to completion.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Consultancy with a good reputation of progressing Junior candidates into Senior positions and would suit a candidate looking for long term work.
They are considering candidates looking at a permanent position at a salary of approximately £30k. Please call Chantelle Fovargue on 0208 464 6678.

Location: Kent
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T13:22+00:00

This Client based in Kent are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. They are offering a salary of 45k-50k and are looking for someone to start asap.
This Design Consultancy have an expanding workload, specialising in Residential and Commercial works. They also cover Industrial and Retail. At present they are working on high end retail chains on refurb and new build stores and offices around London. Due to their increasing workload the need has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
The right candidate will be expected to manage the 4 Engineers in the absence of the Mechanical Director, must be client facing and business development focused and will have 5+ years or equivalent Mechanical Design background. The candidate will have experience of managing a team of Engineers and have experience of Electrical Design but still being Mechanically biased. No formal qualifications are essential but ability to demonstrate Hevacomp and Cymap are required.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to step into a managerial role whilst still being design focused with a view to becoming Associate/Director Level. If you feel you are suitable for this role please call Chantelle Fovargue at Hays on 0208 464 6678

Location: Surrey
Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T13:18+00:00

This client are a leading Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy with offices throughout the UK. They are currently recruiting for an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to be based from their South East London office and are offering up to £35000 for the right candidate. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a large National Consultancy with a large order book for next year.

This client are currently working on a number of new projects and have various contracts with Local Authorities, and some large UK Businesses. They carry out Full Design as well as Maintenance Spec writing and Surveys.

Ideally the right candidate will have a strong background in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering . You will have experience of using various computer packages and design calculation packages. The role is offering a generous salary package of up to £35k and has a good chance of career progression.
For more information or to apply for this role please call Chantelle Fovargue on 020 8464 6678.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £24,000 - £34,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Supervising Social Worker Private Fostering Agency

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T12:50+00:00

Supervising Social Worker – Private Fostering Agency

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Supervising Social Worker within a Private Fostering Agency based in Sheffield. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include –

To provide regular support and supervision to carers, in line with agency procedures.
To attend the Fostering Panel when required.
To undertake any other duties identified by the line manager.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Redwan Miah, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Sheffield
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Assistant Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T12:48+00:00

We are actively seeking an Assistant Team Manager to join a Children's Safeguarding Team for an interim of 4 months

Duties will include
Co-ordination and leadership of the dedicated team in the absence of line manager.
Supervision of staff
Allocate work and make judgements in respect of intervention, child protection and closure of cases.
To convene and chair case specific and other liaison/multi agency meetings as appropriate
To support and promote the development of a dedicated team identity and shared objectives within a changing and developing environment.

Timeliness of the authorisation of referrals
Initial and Core Assessments being completed within timescales
All Children in need procedures are completed in a timely manner.
All Child Protection procedures and processes are implemented and completed within timescales and adhere to Working Together to Safeguard Children requirements
Public Law Outline processes are implemented and completed within timescales
Looked after children requirements are completed within timescales.

Operate within the clients policy and be aware of, new legislation and procedures, including Children's Act 2004 and Every Child Matters.

To Apply for this role you will need
A Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Current registration with GSCC
Previous managerial experience within a statutory setting.
Access to own vehicle

For further information please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £17.45 - £21.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 4 Months

Qualified Social Worker Older People/Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T12:47+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Older People/Hospital Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Older People/ Hospital Team based in Shropshire. This is a 3 Month contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £21-£23 ltd.

Duties Include -

Delegating meetings.
Dealing with care proceedings.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Shropshire
Salary: £21.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Children's Referral and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T12:42+00:00

Social Work Job - Children's Referral and Assessment

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children's Referral and Assessment Team based in Wokingham. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 - £28 per hour.

Duties Include -

The successful candidate must have experience in child protection and completing Initial Assessments.
Candidates need to be good at prioritising and have a track record of completing work within statutory timescales.
Candidates need to be a good team player with lots of energy and motivation.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Wokingham
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T12:32+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults Mental Health Team based in Kent. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £21 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Assessing levels of risk.
Carrying out needs assessment.
To assess the needs of people with acute, complex or enduring Mental Health problems and the needs of their carers.
Together with the service users and carers, formulate and implement care plans appropriate to their needs.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. At least two years post qualifying experience within a similar role is essential.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by James Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Kent
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Revenues Services Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T12:17+00:00

A Revenues Services Assistant required in Manchester on a Permanent basis.

Our Client, a large Residential Social Landlord, based in Manchester is looking to expand their specialist Revenue Services Team where you will be providing an important service by assisting customers to pay their rent and minimise rent arrears. You will endeavor to achieve top customer service satisfaction scores also ensuring household income is optimised contributing the Groups financial stability.

Managing a caseload, you will be required to have knowledge of maximising rent arrears, service charges and rechargeable repairs, providing accurate advice with the capability to solve complex rent arrear cases.

You will be responsible for providing a holistic housing services package to ensure the prevention and escalation of debt by personal contact with customers also assisting with overpayments, scrutinising any claims for accuracy and compliance with the relevant benefits agency. You will refer customers where necessary to the Financial Inclusion Team to provide assistance with welfare benefits.

This position requires someone who is used to a target based culture working within a busy office environment. You will need to have the relevant housing knowledge along with excellent communication and customer service skills. You will also need experience in dealing with Local Authorities and Support Agencies. Candidates must have knowledge of key Housing Legislation, awareness of Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity. It is essential you have a driving license.

If you are looking for a new exciting opportunity and have the relevant experience, please contact Omar on 0161 236 3221

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £16,000 - £20,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T12:15+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult's Team based in South London. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £22 ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Reviewing/duty team older people
To undertake social work assessment with customers and their Carers.
To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.
Mainly review hospital discharge care packages but need someone flexible

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by James Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: City of London
Salary: £20.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T12:11+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult's Team based in Worcestershire. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £25 per hour.

Duties Include -

Support a new temporary team within Worcestershire.
To support a new temporary team within Worcestershire.
To undertake a one off project to clear a backlog of assessments and complete support plans for adults within Worcestershire.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Money Support Services Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T11:49+00:00

A job has arisen working for a Welfare Benefits / Debt Management officer working for a Housing Association based in West Kent. As a welfare benefits officer / debt management officer you will be required to provide residents with guidance to individuals about social security benefits and welfare entitlements.

Our client provides more than 8,000 affordable homes in 22 local authority areas in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and South London. They are an innovate Housing Association that is at the forefront of financial inclusion sector. They offer new and exciting schemes and opportunities to make a difference to their tenants lives.

Your role will be to work with tenants to help them understand their entitlements and explain benefit decisions that have been made. You will be liaising on a regular basis with the income recovery team and assisting with a rent arrears strategy. A major part of the role will be to manage their finances including creating household budgets, spending diaries and financial health checks.

You will need to have excellent knowledge of welfare benefits and all the current changes. Ability to help tenants with debt management. The ability to manage a case load of work and hit the required target of residents.

Location: Kent
Salary: £14.00 - £17.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

DLO Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T11:17+00:00

We are currently looking for an individual to manage the DLO.

The individual will direct and manage both the responsive and the planned repairs service for the South Yorkshire based housing provider with a minimum of 5 years experience in housing maintenance.

You will also have experience of managing budgets, monitoring performances, managing staff teams and develop new systems.

You must have a driving licence and have good I.T skills.

please contact for more details.

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Supervising Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T11:13+00:00

Supervising Qualified Social Worker - Fostering - South Yorkshire

Our client is looking to recruit a experienced Qualified Supervising Social Worker for their Fostering Team in South Yorkshire area.

The appointed experienced Qualified Supervising Social Worker will be responsible for the following duties:

• Participation in foster carer recruitment campaigns
• Screening of prospective foster carers
• Training and preparation of prospective foster carers
• Assess prospective foster carers
• Support and supervise foster carers through regular visits and telephone contact
• Help to run a foster carers’ support group and workshops
• Take part in an out-of-hours ‘on call’ system
• Identify, in conjunction with foster carers, their training and developmental needs
• Promote equality of opportunity and an anti-discriminatory service
• Attend statutory reviews, case conferences, strategy meetings, planning meetings etc. on children
• Provide written and verbal reports on children and foster carers
• Keep accurate, up to date and non-discriminatory records
• Liaise with local authority social workers, including providing advice on fostering and adoption matters.

The successful Qualified Social Worker must have the following qualifications, and fit the person specification:

• GSCC
• Current UK driving licence
• Experience of working with looked after children
• Experience of working with foster carers
• In-depth understanding of child development, the effects of early trauma and abuse on children, and attachment theory
• Knowledge of current UK childcare legislation and regulatory framework
• Ability to communicate effectively on a range of levels
• Good negotiation and mediation skills

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the South Yorkshire area or in the Fostering and Adoption field please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2373 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Learning & Organisational Development Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T11:13+00:00

Learning & Organisational Development Advisor - Northamptonshire - £31 to £33 per hour Ltd

Interim contract post within a Children's social care workforce development service in Northamptonshire. The role involves:

Social care workforce development
Leadership and management training (both open and service specific)
Employee engagement
Commissioning & evaluation of training programmes
Training needs analysis
Consultancy and relationship management with directorate managers
Producing e-learning resources

We are looking for candidates who have a social work degree or equivalent, organised and delivered training, managed a small team, have experience of e-learning and ideally led a change or service improvement project that led to better outcomes for customers/service users.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £31.00 - £33.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Customer Service Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T10:55+00:00

A Housing Association with offices in Plymouth and Totnes require an experienced customer service candidate to work in their call center. You must have worked in a similar role before and have dealt with housing association tenants.

This role is answering incoming calls from residents, resolving issues including rent arrears, antisocial behavior and maintenance.

You need to be confidently computer literate and able to gather information whilst typing into their computer system.
This role is to start immediately for 2 months. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £7.50 - £8.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T10:43+00:00

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work within a Child Protection Team based in various locations such as Hounslow, wandsworth and Kingston.

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection

These are contract positions looking for someone who will be available immediately or within 1 weeks notice.

Duties Include –

Working and reviewing child protection plans.
Looked after children casework.
Undertaking risk assessments and reviewing them.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK.

Experience working within a Child Protection Social Services department would be an advantage.

Please can you forward cvs to (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South East
Salary: £25.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T10:33+00:00

Capita are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to work within Adults Mental Health services. They will need to have post 2 years qualified experience and be eligible to work in the U.k, The resposiblities will be as follows:

Carries a caseload and meets agreed workload targets.

Participates in team arrangements to provide an urgent or emergency response, during working hours, as required.

Undertakes assessments of need and constructs care plans and packages to meet the needs of service users and carers.

Purchases services to meet assessed needs, seeking the appropriate authorisation from the budget holder. To liaise with providers as required.

Maintains a knowledge and awareness of legislation and departmental policies and procedures, and to work within these.

Works co-operatively and in partnership, with other professionals in the Department, Council (eg Housing), Health Service and voluntary sector either based in a multi-disciplinary team in a Health or other setting or based within the Adult Social Services Department

Keeps both electronic and manual file records up to date using the department’s recording guidelines.

Completes reports as required by departmental procedures.

Works in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, well-being and choice.

Attends and participates in meetings regarding service users, e.g. case conferences, network meetings, and reviews.

Works with appropriate information technology in order to maintain effective administrative systems and efficient monitoring of work.

Maintains records for workload management purposes.

Undertakes training as required.

Attends supervision sessions as required.

Attends and participates in team and / or allocation meetings.

Acts as a representative at departmental working groups and panels as appropriate

Carries out all tasks in accordance with the Council’s equal opportunities policies and the Department’s Equalities Strategy

Thereare various positions coming up in teh Hounslow, wandsworth and Essex. If you are able to travel to these arease and are inetretsed in hearing about these positions please send your CV to the address below

Please email C.V's to (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South East
Salary: £25.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 06/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T10:18+00:00

Capita are looking for a Qualified Social Worker - Adults Team - Cornwall an excellent opportunity has become available for a Qualified social worker with adults and older people’s physical disabilities experience. Previous experience of working with adults with physical disaibilites essential, and preferably someone with access to a car. The suitable candidate will have post qualifying experience minimum of 2 years working within older peoples team undertaking needs assesments.

Competitive rates are being paid on this post, and we are expecting a big response so please apply asap to avoid disappointment. A contract is on offer until a permanent member of staff can be appointed. The candidate wil need to be GSCC Registered.

Qulifications:

DIPSW
PQ1 (DESIRABLE)

Please can you send over CVS to (email address removed).

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £28.00 - £29.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Stock Condition Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T10:16+00:00

I am currently looking for a stock condition surveyor for a Social housing organization

The individual will be experienced within the maintenance field and be fully competent in completing stock condition surveys for the North Yorkshire based housing provider.

You will be a good communicator, with the ability to use various IT systems to allow for the collation of surveys.

Please make contact for more details

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £1.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T10:06+00:00

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Child Protection Team based in Cornwall

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Child Protection Team based in Cornwall.

This is a contract position looking for someone to start quickly

Duties Include –

Working and reviewing child protection plans.
Looked after children casework.
Undertaking risk assessments and reviewing them.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK.

Experience working within a Child Protection Social Services department would be an advantage.

Please can you forward cvs to (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £28.00 - £29.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Repairs Clerk

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T09:55+00:00

I am currently looking for an individual who is capable of supporting the repairs team.

I am looking for somebody with a social housing background, who will liaise with tenants with regards to repairs that are needed within their properties, you will be expected to support the tenant and log their query for the trade team to action.

There also may be an opportunity for the right individual to be further involved in the planning function of the role, where you will be expected to delegate the trades team in terms of completing the repairs as they are coming in through the call center.

You would preferably have good communication skills, I.T skills and have experience of working within the social housing environment.

Location: Bradford
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks+

Strategic Safeguarding Manager - Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T09:29+00:00

Strategic Safeguarding Manager

To strategically lead and performance manage safeguarding adults across all agencies in Luton.

To lead an operational team of safeguarding managers who will ;

Decide whether safeguarding alerts should progress to investigation under the safeguarding procedures or be managed through other means
Lead on complex cases and investigations concerning employees
Provide expert professional advice to senior managers
To take the lead on implementing the Safeguarding Adults Strategy on behalf of Lutons Safeguarding Adults board.

Develop and implement the multi-agency Safeguarding Adults Business Plan

Plan and delegate budgets.

Person Spec

Experience of working at a senior level on strategic developments in an area related to safeguarding.
Demonstrate effective leadership, and motivation of staff.
Experience of producing and implementing strategies
Excellent report writing skills
Substantial knowledge of Adult Social Care Legislation and safeguarding policy and practice
Substantial knowledge of Safeguarding procedures, Mental Capacity Act and DOL.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Luton
Salary: £49,000 - £51,000 pa Car Allowance, Pension
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T09:04+00:00

As Service Manager for a leading Mental Health and Learning Disabilities provider your main responsibilities are listed below:

To ensure responsibility for the operational management and financial performance of the service;
To ensure full compliance with CQC, CSSIW or Ofsted regulatory authorities and ‘best practice’ guidelines within economic grounds;
To be actively pursuing referrals and admissions to maintain the required level of occupancy in line with fee and budget requirements;
To ensure your Line Manager/Regional Director are notified of all concerns on a regular basis and on an immediate basis regarding important matters and those of serious concern;
To actively engage with and follow individual support plans;
To encourage and enable individuals to make informed decisions and choices;
To implement and ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures, the staff handbook and the General Social Care Council - Code of Practice;
Take responsibility for your own and other’s health and safety;
Report and document any concerns in a timely and appropriate manner;
To follow all reasonable management instructions, promoting a high quality service;
Work in partnership with colleagues, appropriate family, friends and other professionals.

To conduct Quality Audits at neighbouring services.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 pa Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T08:53+00:00

Qualified Social Worker- AMHP – Approved Mental Health Practitioner
North London
The Main Duties will include

Assessments of patients who have been discharged
Supporting them in the community
Team case-load
AMHP duty
Taking referrals and making home visits
Reviewing packages of care
Providing early intervention
Implementing basic care plans
Monitoring & managing medication
Giving advice on own recovery
Multi-disciplinary meetings
Tribunal Reports

Candidates MUST have Experience in a Hospital Setting to be considered
To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format
Successful candidates will be called within 48 hours

Location: City of London
Salary: £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T08:43+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – No Resource to Public Funds (NRTPF
North London
£25.00 per Hour This well-established local authority Based in North London are Looking for an Experienced Social Workers for their Busy but Friendly NRTPF team Candidates will be expected to:
Working in the After care team and the No resource to public fund team ( NRTPS
Undertaking LAC Reviews
Complex Assessments
Outreach Work
Working with Destitute Adolescences from abroad who are subject to immigration control and have no entitlement to welfare benefits
Finding suitable and cost effective accommodation for young people and organising weekly subsistence
Section 95 and section 4 applications
Report Writing
Facilitate statutory requirements
Pathway plans
Referral and Assessment
Report Writing
Statutory house visits
Recording records on ICS
Liaising with other professionals
GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.
To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format
Successful Candidates will be called Within 24 Hours

Location: City of London
Salary: £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T08:43+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Learning Disabilities
Buckinghamshire
The main Duties will include:
Assessment needs Care Planning Reviewing of Care Plans Securing Funding for placements through commissioned care Helping promote life skills and independence Implementing support systems Helping with transition form residential care into their own homes Setting up Care Packages GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.
To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format
Successful Candidates will be contacted within 48 Hours

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £26.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Care/Support/Project Worker's

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T17:32+00:00

Care Worker's, Support Worker's & Project Worker's required.

Hays Care & Support is a specialist recruitment agency that provides staff to Public, Private and Not for Profit organisations in Social Care and Supported Housing. Our clients work with all vulnerable client groups and provide accommodation and home based support.

We are looking for staff to work across the Southampton, New Forest, Portsmouth and Winchester areas.

You’ll need a minimum of 12 months Care/Support experience, have good communication skills with the ability to converse on a one to one basis and must enjoy working with people.

We can offer competitive rates and flexible hours which may include working days, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced CRB check and vetting procedure.

Location: Southampton
Salary: £7.00 - £12.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Training Co Ordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T17:27+00:00

Integrated Residential Education and Care School specialising in Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Job Title: Training Co Ordinator, Holywell
Salary £17500

and show willingness to work towards any relevant teaching/training qualifications.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Matt Dawson or for more information please call 0161 236 3617

Location: Flintshire
Salary: £15,000 - £18,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Detoxification Nurse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T17:24+00:00

My client is currently seeking a detoxification nurse. The purpose of the role is to provide a community detoxification service for people who are dependent upon alcohol misuse or secondary substance misuse.

As a detoxification nurse you will be expected to undertake assessments of clients referred from General Practitioners for a community detoxification. Following you will be required to provide a community detoxification for clients who have been assessed and this goal has been identified for their care plan. You will be required to link in with other services where needed so it is important that you are familiar with working in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Our client is currently experiencing a shortage of alcohol nurses and applications for candidates with this experience will be our clients top priority.

To be a successful candidate you must be a qualified registered general nurse or registered mental health nurse. Further, you must be able to demonstrate experience of working with people affected by alcohol and/or substance misuse. You must also have experience of using various assessment tools. Report writing, communicating effectively and knowledge of how alcohol issues impact families are also important.

If you are interested in the position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Reading
Salary: £28.00 - £32.00 ph Depending on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager - Floating Support

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T17:10+00:00

Team Manager- Floating Support

Morgan Hunt's client, a leading supported housing and floating support provider, is looking for an experienced Manager to lead and rejuvenate one of their floating support services in North London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the line management of eight floating support staff as well as the service budget.

Candidate duties:
•Line managing a staff team
•Conducting staff supervisions, appraisals and performance management
•Managing the service budgets
•Working with senior management in the operational running of the service
•Liaising with external stakeholders and promoting the service in the borough

Candidate needs:
•Experience line managing staff and running a floating support service
•Experience of staff performance management
•Managing the service budgets
•Excellent communication and people management skills

If you are interested in this position, please contact us immediately. Due to the large volume of applicants, if you do not hear from us within 7 days please treat your application as unsuccessful.

Location: London
Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Childrens Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T17:03+00:00

WE are urgently seeking Residential Support Workers to work on an adhoc basis with vulnerable children in a residential setting

This work will involve
Shift work
Supporting Service users on a daily basis
1-1 and group work
Supervising and Organising activities
Working in accordance with existing care plans

To apply for this role you will need
NVQ 3 in Childcare
Knowledge of Child Protection and Every Child Matters
Previous experience of working with children in a residential setting
Access to own vehicle

For further information on this role please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Taunton
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Adult Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T16:54+00:00

We are actively seeking x3 Residential Support Workers to work within a Residential Setting for Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Duties will include
Supporting the service users on a daily basis
1-1 and group work
Supervising and organising activities
Escorting service users to local amenities
Working in accordance with existing care plans
Moving and Handling

To apply for this role you will need
An NVQ3 in Care
Training in Moving and Handling
Training in Medication Awareness (desirable)
Previous experience of working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting
Access to own vehicle

For further information on this role please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Taunton
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 4 Months

Adult Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T16:46+00:00

WE are urgently seeking a Level 4 Adult care Manager to join a statutory Community Team for an interim of 11 weeks.

Duties will include
Safeguarding
Reviews
Care Packages
Community visits

To apply for this role you will need
A Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Current registration with GSCC
A minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience within the Adult Care sector
Access to own vehicle

For further information please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 11 Weeks

Estates Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T16:40+00:00

Job title – Mechanical Team Leader
Location – Brighton
Salary - £25,528

Our client is looking for an Estates Manager to supervise a team of around 8 service engineers.

You will be required to supervise, motivate, train and develop the team as well as taking on ad hoc duties yourself.

You will be mechanically bias and have experience in working on heavy equipment such as A/C systems, Boilers, Pumps and Tanks etc.

You must have supervisory experience and have the relevant Health and Safety training.

If you are interested in this role then please send your CV with a detailed cover letter as to why you feel you will be suitable for the role.

Location: Brighton
Salary: £25,528 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T16:34+00:00

Housing Officer

Neighbourhood housing officer / Tenancy Officer role in the Dartford area.

A role has arisen for a housing officer in the Dartford area.

This organisation is one of the largest housing associations in South East London and Kent. This role will be covering a patch of 480 properties all within Kent and south east London.

The role will entail-

DIY Court cases

Dealing with void properties

Managing new sign up’s

Estate Inspections

Reporting and dealing with ASB (anti-social Behaviour) case.

Supporting clients with any issues they have.

Home Visits

Managing Rent accounts

This role is a general needs housing officer position.

This role is for 2 months possibly ongoing. Full time 37 hours per week.

As you will be required to travel around the Kent and South East London areas for the role it is essential that you drive. You will be paid a mileage rate.

Location: Kent
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Nurse Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T15:47+00:00

Senior Nurse Practitioner
Morgan Hunt are working in partnership with a national provider of services for people with problem drug and alcohol use to recruit a Senior Nurse Practitioner who will be based in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the nurse team and provide support to the Service Manager.

Candidates for this position will need:

A current NMC registration
An enhanced CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months
Experience supervising a staff team
RGN/RMN

Responsibilities of the Senior Nurse Practitioner include:

Setting objectives for the nurse team and carrying out supervisions and appraisals
Ensuring the team are delivering quality service to clients
Carrying a caseload of clients
Planning and agreeing service responses
Providing clinical consultancy, advice and support to team members, Nurses and practitioners
Developing specialist care packages
Delivering care interventions and specialist advice

If you are interested in this position, please contact us ASAP!

Location: North London
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Substance Misuse Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T15:43+00:00

Substance Misuse Worker

The Role:

Morgan Hunt’s client, a leading Drug and Alcohol Service based in Milton Keynes is currently looking to recruit a Substance Misuse Worker who will be contributing to establish and ongoing provision of a range of treatment services within the Milton Keynes area. The successful candidate will seek to reduce the harm to individuals of excessive or inappropriate alcohol and/or other drug use.

The successful candidate for the role of a Substance Misuse Worker should have the following:

Minimum 1 years experience in a similar post
Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and treatments
Good Communication skills
An enhanced CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out initial and ongoing assessments of clients
Care planning
Managing a caseload
Referrals to other agencies
Maintain and update records.

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.
Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Substance Misuse Nurse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T15:39+00:00

Substance Misuse Nurse

The Role:

The successful candidate for the role of an Substance Misuse Nurse should have the following:

RMN/RGN qualification and update to PIN
Minimum 1 years experience in a similar post
Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and treatments
Good Communication skills
An enhanced CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out initial and ongoing assessments of clients
Care planning
Managing a caseload
Delivering a range of interventions
Administration of prescribed medication
Referrals to other agencies
Maintain and update records.

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Suffolk
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T15:33+00:00

Qualified Social Worker
Children & Families
Lancashire
Salary: Competitive

Hays Social Care are currently looking to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work on Children & Families initiatives in Lancashire.

The ability to effectively manage a diverse and complex workload is essential whilst a working knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection is desirable.

To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV or if you would like to find out more information, please contact the Hays Social Care team on 0161 236 3617.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £15.00 - £25.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW - Community Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T14:29+00:00

QSW – Community Mental Health Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Community Mental Health Team based in Norwich. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £26 ltd.

Duties Include –

Drawing up and managing a care plan in conjunction with other professionals.
Carrying out needs assessments.
Implementing individual and/or group therapy sessions.
Assessing levels of risk.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have at least two years experience within a Community Mental Health Social Services department.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Tom Loomes, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Norwich
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Cafcass

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T14:28+00:00

Our client requires strong experienced social workers only to work as Family Court Advisors in all areas of the Midlands with CAFCASS

The ideal candidate MUST have a Social Work qualification and 3 years plus post qualified experience

The family court advisor will be involved in public and private law family proceedings, thereby knpowlege of experience of public law is crucial.

The role involves providing:

Assessments of the needs of the children involved
Advice and reports to the Courts that promotes and safeguard the well-being and interests of the child
Support and advice services to children and their families as required
To assess and provide advice and written reports to the Court on the needs and best interests of children involved in Family Proceedings
To ensure that the well-being and safety of the child is paramount throughout CAFCASS’ involvement.
To ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required
To ensure that the wishes and feelings of the child are appropriately taken into account in the assessment of the child’s needs and are made known to the Court.
To conduct an impartial investigation of the child’s circumstances and to keep under review any changes in the course of the proceedings.
To communicate effectively with the child, family and significant others to ensure an understanding of the role of the CAFCASS practitioner, the proceedings involved and where appropriate the recommendations made to the Court.
To assist parents and other relevant parties in dispute to co-operate in the child’s best interests in order to minimise the need for Court intervention.
To ensure that all incidents or risks of significant harm to the child are dealt with in accordance with the relevant Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB) procedures and CAFCASS policies and procedures.

This is a temporary position with immediate start for three months which may become ongoing for the right candidate. You must be a Qualified Social Worker with at least 2 years experience and will be asked to provide an Enhanced Disclosure (issued within the last 12 months)and also be registered with the GSCC.

All of our Candidates benefit from:
•Excellent + highly competitive Rates of Pay
•Immediate weekly salary payment upon receipt of Approved Timesheet
•Dedicated consultant
•GSCC registration renewal
•Guidance and assistance with CV's

To apply directly, please call Richard Cartwright on Tel: 0121 688 8220 or if you prefer to attach your CV, send an email to: (email address removed)
Please include your Contact Number(s) if you would like us to ring you.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £27.00 - £30.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Team Manager Social Work

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T14:26+00:00

Our client requires a strong experienced Social Work Team Manager to work within a very busy Children's Care Management Team. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work Qualification, be GSCC registered, and have an up to dte Criminal Records check

Required to manage a team of Social Workers undertaking complex case work within busy citywide Children's Specialist Services team.
Previous relevant experience including good all round knowledge of complex care plans,
Child Protection, including care proceedings / court work.
knowledge of LAC systems and procedures – from initial accommodation to discharge, pathway planning.
Candidates must have extensive experience within a Children & Families setting, with experience of supervising social workers.
Must be flexible, adaptable and familiar with performance management processes
Undertake this process with Social Workers if required.

Role is FULL-TIME (37 hrs/wk), duration approx 12 weeks, subject to review

If you feel you fit the criteria please e-mail your CV to (email address removed) or call 0121 688 8220.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £36.00 - £43.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Substance Misuse Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T14:06+00:00

Morgan Hunt’s client, a leading Drug and Alcohol Service based in Oxfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Project Worker to work with young people aged over 11 and under the age of 19 whose use of drug and/or alcohol is significantly impacting upon their social, physical and psychological functioning.

Key responsibilities include:

Working with young people who are affected by parent/s or family members’ drug and /or alcohol use
Providing weekly data on contact hours with young people
Carrying out initial and ongoing assessments of clients
Care planning
Managing a caseload
Administration of prescribed medication
Referrals to other agencies
Maintain and update records.

The successful candidate for the role of a Project Worker should have the following:

Minimum 1 years experience in a similar post
Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and treatments
Good Communication skills
An enhanced CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £13.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T13:52+00:00

An experienced duty and assessment social worker is required to join an intake service based in Monmouthshire.

Experience of working within a duty team is essential for this role.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure, at our expense.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £21.31 - £26.21 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Registered Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T13:13+00:00

Registered Residential Care Home Manager
Based in Abergele
Permanent Job with Salary of £25,000

We are working on behalf of our client who provides Residential services to adults with emotional and behaviour difficulties and Autism.
The Home is a specialist service registered for 5 adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour. You must be prepared to be hands on as this is a challenging but rewarding role as you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Home.

The successful candidate will have experience of reviewing processes to identify necessary changes and implementing these changes effectively, as well as a detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Standards Act 2000 and standards prescribed by the National Assembly for Wales and the Welsh Office.

The following qualification is required to fulfill this role; Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Management) or equivalent.

To apply for this role please reply with your CV or for more information contact Matt Dawson on 0161 236 3617

Location: Denbighshire
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager Child Protection Court Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T12:02+00:00

Team Manager – Child Protection Court Team

We require a Experienced Social Worker to work as a Team Manager within a Child Protection Team based in Surrey. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £35 per hour.

Duties Include –

Looked after children casework.
Children in Need cases.
Preparing CP Conference reports.
Family group conferences.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within a Child Protection Social Services department would be an advantage.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Robin King, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £30.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Money Management Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:53+00:00

Hays Social Housing are looking for a part time Money Management Advisor to join a very busy team on a part time basis, 18.5 hours a week. You must have a full driving licence and access to a car for business use.

A strong background in benefits is essential, as you will be assessing peoples entitlements and advising them on the money they are entitled to. You will be looking at debts and providing debt management advice, and assisting people in managing their money effectively. You will assist service users to undertake negotiations with creditors and benefit organisations, and assist in maximising peoples income.

For more information please contact Amy at Hays ASAP on 0115 9598786

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: March Minimum

Facilities Property and Finance Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:44+00:00

An international finance company are looking for a Facilities Property and Finance Manager to join their facilities team.
The Facilities Department is responsible for all aspects of the London Branch property portfolio, encompassing Health & Safety, Security, Engineering, Catering, liaison with Landlords and Tenants, processing of invoices relating to Rent, Rates and Utilities. and a full range of support services to all staff and Tenants. The role is responsible for the efficient utilisation of space and control of all property and Facilities related expense.

The role will include:

Liaison with specialist advisors with regard to Property acquisitions/relocations, Rent reviews, Lease and Tenant negotiations, dilapidation and business Rates.
Management of Rent, Rates, Service Charge and Tenant issues.
Tenant invoicing and reconciliation.
Compilation, submission and management of departmental budget and accruals.
Bank’s insurance.
Responsible for managing one staff member with specific responsibilities for finance and administration.
Management of all space planning activity which is supported by 2 members of staff with responsibility for minor projects and logistics.
The development and ongoing management of an end of lifecycle asset replacement schedule and capital expenditure forecast across all Facilities account lines.
Facilities management duties

You must Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, have previous facilities management experience, previous experience of Budget management and relevant experience in commercial property.
It would be an advantage if you were a BIFM member, and proficient in the use of Autocad drawing package.

Location: City of London
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:36+00:00

QSW - Adults with Learning Disabilities - Hertfordshire Community Services - £27 to £28 Ltd per hour

Contract role available for a Qualified Social Worker who has post-qualifying experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities.
You will be community focused, assessing and reviewing the needs of vulnerable Adults. The role also involves making care/support plans, assisting and providing advice to carers, promoting independence and well-being, working closely with other agencies within the community, both statutory and voluntary, to achieve good outcomes for the users of this service.
Applicants must be registered with the GSCC and be car owner-drivers.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Job - Children in Need

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:32+00:00

Social Worker Job - Children in Need

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children in Need Team based in Hampshire. This is a contract position with a start date ASAP. The pay rate for this role is £27 per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing comprehensive risk assessments of children and families.
Carrying out a caseload including multi-disciplinary work.
Preparing reports and applications for court.
Maintaining accurate records.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Robin King, if you are interested in this role please click below and apply now.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Service Manager, Young Persons Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:21+00:00

Service Manager, Young Persons Services
Contract £28,824 - £31,814

We are looking for a Service Manager for a contract managing Young Persons Services for a Housing Association based in Weston Super Mare.

The organisation are a provider of social and supported housing and manage a number of housing services supporting young people in Weston Super Mare, Bristol & Yeovil.

The role is to be responsible for the effective management of the young persons services in Weston Super Mare, Bristol & Yeovil ensuring the strategic aims of the projects are met whilst maintaining the commitments they have to their young residents.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

> Take responsibility for the operation of services for young people in three locations
> Support staff members to achieve the aims of projects
> Be responsible for the ongoing development of the organisations strategic objectives in relation to young persons support
> Take a key role in upcoming tender applications

Successful applicants will be able to display

> A background in managing services for young people
> The ability to liaise and negotiate with statutory and voluntary agencies
> Staff management skills
> Multi-Agency working
> Financial and Budgetary control

The role offered on a contract basis, is full time and is working across Somerset and Bristol therefore access to vehicle is essential as is an Enhanced CRB disclosure.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £28,824 - £31,814 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:20+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Learning Disabilities Team based in North London. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £24 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

Working with adults with learning disabilities
Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.
Completion of unified assessments and use of social services databases.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and must have 3 years experience within a similar team. All applicants must have experience in Adult Services, and working with service users who have a Learning Disability.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Luke Aldred, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: North London
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Adult Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:18+00:00

We are actively seeking an experienced Adult Care Manager to work within an Adult Community team for an interim of 3 months

Duties include
Safeguarding
Care Packages
Assessments
Reviews
Meetings
Community Visits

To apply for this role you will need
A Degree of equivalent in Social Care
Current registration with GSCC
A minimum of 12 months post qualifying experience within an Adult statutory team
Access to own vehicle

For further information please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

QSW - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:08+00:00

QSW – Looked After Children

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Qualified Social Worker within a Looked after Children’s Team based in Slough. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £28 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

Writing case reports.
CIC proceedings.
Writing Court reports.
Initial and core assessments.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC and be eligible to work in the UK with at least 2 years experience.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Robin King, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: West Sussex
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Children in Need Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:07+00:00

We are urgently seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join a Children in Need team for an interim of 3 months

Duties will include
Child Protection
Case holding
Reports
Community Visits
Strategy Meeting

To apply for this role you will need
A Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Current registration with GSCC
Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience within this sector
Access to own vehicle

For further information please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

QSW - Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:05+00:00

QSW – Child & Families

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children and Families Service Team based in Monmouthshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £26 ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

Advice and assessment
Looked after children

Requirements –
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have at least two years post qualifying experience within a similar role and have Child Protection experience.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Monmouthshire
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Advocate

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:04+00:00

Morgan Hunt’s client, an Advocacy Service based in London is currently looking to recruit an Advocate who will be responsible for promoting the service within the wards and the community.

As an Advocate, you will have the opportunity to raise awareness and understanding of the role of the service and the difficulties the clients face and you will have a key role in providing a specialist outreach advocacy service.

The successful candidate for the role of an advocate should have the following:

Experience of working with mental health services
Good understanding of the Mental Health Act
Knowledge and understanding of advocacy
Good listening and negotiation skills
Good Communication skills
An enhanced CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months

Key responsibilities include:

Promoting, supporting and facilitating the delivery of the service
Providing information and advocacy support to callers to the service
Procedure and their rights under it
Providing a specialist, outreach advocacy service to clients less likely to have information on *Awareness of current trends and issues of the health services and forms of advocacy
Assessing support needs of the client
Providing appropriate advocacy support
Keep clients records up to date
Attending meetings

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: London
Salary: £25,500 - £26,897 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Leasehold Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T10:50+00:00

Leasehold Coordinator

Eden Brown in association with a major national housing association are seeking a Leasehold Coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Previous experience of working in leasehold, an understanding of the financial implications for this housing tenure and an understanding of the various leases.
Knowledge of leasehold legislation, in particular the new Leasehold Reform Act.
Understanding of financial implications and types of Lease
Financial knowledge and awareness in relation to monitoring and apportioning service charges and building funds.
Effective communication – verbal/written
IT literate in Word & Excel
Good general education 5 GCSE passes and RSA II Typing

For more information and to apply please contact Peter Brownley on 0113 3940133

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Durham
Salary: £11.00 - £13.80 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T10:46+00:00

Care Manager required for Adults / Older Peoples team.

To use social work knowledge and skills to enable clients to live as independently as possible within the limitations of their circumstances and disabilities
To provide a professional assessment, care management and review service to people with physical and sensory disabilities across the borough
To safeguard vulnerable adults from abuse
To work individually, and with others, to achieve key service performance targets
To use the principles of assessment, care management and review to provide a person centred approach to assessment and care planning, incorporating the needs of carers and working with other disciplines to achieve effective outcomes for service users
To be accountable for individual performance and to be compliant with data recording requirements
To work within key legislative requirements and guidance, responding to changing national and local imperatives
To participate in supervision and in individual appraisal and performance development
To be a model of good practice and promote excellence within your Team and Service
Co-ordinating each individual case as a care co-ordinator
Looking to meet eligible needs in a way that is responsive to individual circumstances and gives as much choice and control to the service user as possible
To ensure vulnerable adults are protected by identifying circumstances where abuse may occur, or is occurring, working collaboratively with others, within the framework of the multi-agency safeguarding procedures, to protect vulnerable adults

A professional Social work qualification recognised by the GSCC
GSCC Registration
Significant experience of working within a social care or health organisation delivering assessment and care management services to older people or adults with disabilities or other relevant experience.
Experience of undertaking assessments and working within an Assessment and Care management framework

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North West London
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T10:27+00:00

Our client is currently seeking an experienced care home manager to oversee the running of their well established service in the London area. You will report to the operations manager and main duties will be to manage all aspects of the Care Home ensuring its efficient and effective operation, ensuring that Resident’s remain at the centre of the care provided and the home is running inline with CSCI requirements.

You will need to be a registered NVQ3 / NVQ4 manager with a minimum of two years management experience within a similar environment. In return you will receive a generous salary.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: London
Salary: £25.00 - £40.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T10:24+00:00

You will need to be a registered NVQ3 / NVQ4 manager with a minimum of two years management experience within a similar environment. In return you will receive a generous salary.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: London
Salary: £25.00 - £40.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T10:17+00:00

You will need to be a registered NVQ3 / NVQ4 manager with a minimum of two years management experience within a similar environment. In return you will receive a generous salary.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: London
Salary: £25.00 - £40.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant/Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T09:45+00:00

Our client is looking for experienced Care Assistants and Support Workers in the Derby area, to support a range of client groups including the elderly, adults with learning difficulties and adults with mental health issues.

Previous experience within the care sector is essential and the successful applicants must have up to date mandatory training and be a driver.

Candidate must also be willing to undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Derby
Salary: £7.50 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant/Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T09:45+00:00

Our client is looking for experienced Care Assistants and Support Workers in the Ilkeston area, to support a range of client groups including the elderly, adults with learning difficulties and adults with mental health issues.

Previous experience within the care sector is essential and the successful applicants must have up to date mandatory training and be a driver.

Candidate must also be willing to undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £7.50 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant/Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T09:44+00:00

Our client is looking for experienced Care Assistants and Support Workers in the Eastwood area, to support a range of client groups including the elderly, adults with learning difficulties and adults with mental health issues.

Previous experience within the care sector is essential and the successful applicants must have up to date mandatory training and be a driver.

Candidate must also be willing to undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £7.50 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant/Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T09:44+00:00

Our client is looking for experienced Care Assistants and Support Workers in the Nottingham area, to support a range of client groups including the elderly, adults with learning difficulties and adults with mental health issues.

Previous experience within the care sector is essential and the successful applicants must have up to date mandatory training and be a driver.

Candidate must also be willing to undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £7.50 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Community Care Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T09:43+00:00

We require flexible and enthusiastic Community Carers to work within a team for over 18’s who live within their own homes in the Mansfield area.

Candidates MUST have previous experience within the care sector and the successful applicants must have up to date mandatory training and be a car driver.

Candidate must also be willing to undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Mansfield
Salary: £7.50 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Money Managment Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T09:33+00:00

Provide comprehensive money management and debt advice to service users on a caseload basis in conjunction with other teams and provide advice and support to colleagues..
Write letters, memoranda and reports on matters affecting the service.
Assist with the compilation of management information and statistics.
Promote comprehensive advice service on money management including carrying out welfare benefit/tax credit checks for service users and potential service users to maximise income.
Assist service users to undertake negotiations with creditors and benefit organisations, including applications for Housing Benefit backdated requests, reviews and appeals.
Keep accurate case records, for each referral including signposting to other organisations to assist performance monitoring of impact of service and ensure actions recorded on IT system
Use spreadsheet to collate overarching data on case numbers and outcomes to provide performance statistics as required.
Maintain and update policies, procedures and documents relevant to service.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Cont)

Visit service users in their own homes and deal with telephone and personal enquiries. Undertake drop in sessions as dictated by the service; attend Tenants and Residents’ group meetings and other community consultation events.
Promote and encourage tenants, leaseholders and residents to take part effectively in consultation and local housing decision making processes.
Assist with the development and maintenance of a Quality Management system and carry out duties in accordance with procedures laid down in the Quality procedure manuals, KLOE process and Action Plans.
Develop and actively promote benefit take up campaigns (in partnership where possible) to encourage the maximisation of income using a wide range of methods.
Research, write and produce newsletters, leaflets and other information on welfare benefits and debt advice.
Cascade relevant training and information to staff, tenants and Board members in a timely manner.
Assist with maximising the recovery of current and former tenants’ rent arrears and other debts; this may include attendance at court.
Develop positive working relationships, protocols and best practice with partner organisations.
Develop policies in relation to community initiatives and anti poverty strategies.
Make referrals and signpost to partner agencies (including CAB and Housing Benefits) ensuring an effective working relationship is developed.
Liaison with Housing Management Advisors to ensure a referral system is maintained to meet service requirements.

Nottingham

. Provide comprehensive money management and debt advice to service users on a caseload basis in conjunction with other teams and provide advice and support to colleagues..
Write letters, memoranda and reports on matters affecting the service.
Assist with the compilation of management information and statistics.
Promote comprehensive advice service on money management including carrying out welfare benefit/tax credit checks for service users and potential service users to maximise income.
Assist service users to undertake negotiations with creditors and benefit organisations, including applications for Housing Benefit backdated requests, reviews and appeals.
Keep accurate case records, for each referral including signposting to other organisations to assist performance monitoring of impact of service and ensure actions recorded on IT system
Use spreadsheet to collate overarching data on case numbers and outcomes to provide performance statistics as required.
Maintain and update policies, procedures and documents relevant to service.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Cont)

Visit service users in their own homes and deal with telephone and personal enquiries. Undertake drop in sessions as dictated by the service; attend Tenants and Residents’ group meetings and other community consultation events.
Promote and encourage tenants, leaseholders and residents to take part effectively in consultation and local housing decision making processes.
Assist with the development and maintenance of a Quality Management system and carry out duties in accordance with procedures laid down in the Quality procedure manuals, KLOE process and Action Plans.
Develop and actively promote benefit take up campaigns (in partnership where possible) to encourage the maximisation of income using a wide range of methods.
Research, write and produce newsletters, leaflets and other information on welfare benefits and debt advice.
Cascade relevant training and information to staff, tenants and Board members in a timely manner.
Assist with maximising the recovery of current and former tenants’ rent arrears and other debts; this may include attendance at court.
Develop positive working relationships, protocols and best practice with partner organisations.
Develop policies in relation to community initiatives and anti poverty strategies.
Make referrals and signpost to partner agencies (including CAB and Housing Benefits) ensuring an effective working relationship is developed.
Liaison with Housing Management Advisors to ensure a referral system is maintained to meet service requirements.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph Limited
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Supported Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T18:06+00:00

Supported Housing Officer job in Bristol…

My client is a medium sized registered social landlord. They have been established for over forty years and currently employ forty-five members of staff. They provide general needs and supported housing in Bristol, South Wales, the Midlands, Gloucestershire and London. The organisation has recently granted an extended period of leave to a permanent member of staff, which has created the need for a temporary supported housing officer to work at one of their projects in Bristol.

The project is a shared housing project for 55 homeless women and women at risk of becoming homeless. The successful candidate will report into one of the organisation’s project managers and will work as part of a team of 5 supported housing officers. The purpose of the post is to assist the project’s residents to live independently whilst delivering support and housing management services. Day to day responsibilities of the role will include selecting new residents, conducting risk assessments, support planning, signposting, encouraging resident to participate in project activities, teaching life skills, collecting and monitoring rents, providing advice in relation to benefits, reporting repairs, completing the voids process and liaising with charities and other support agencies. The role is part-time, 21 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background supporting vulnerable people to join a project committed to supporting one of the most vulnerable groups of people in society. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £10.00 - £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1.5 Months

Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T17:44+00:00

The post is to provide the Admin support for the County Council lease car scheme which has now been rolled out throughout the borough. Your role would be to arrange for cars to be returned to the lease car company, arrange repairs to the cars as required, day to day management of the pool cars and raising orders through the purchase order system. This is a fabulous role and is dealing with a new fleet of electric cars with a few for it to be rolled out nationwide if the project is successful.
If you feel you are suitable for the post and would like to receive full info, please contact me on the number provided or by email for an informal chat around the post.

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Referral and Assessment: Childrens Social Care

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T17:35+00:00

Looking for a social worker with significant recent R&A experience. Must be able to work in core hours plus flexibility to work outside of this when required.

Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action.
Manage an agreed case load.
Be able to offer support, guidance and monitor, assess and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
Must be able to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review the needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate services.
Must be able to assess risk, needs, information and recognise problems.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £24.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 09/02/2012

RGN

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T17:28+00:00

This organisation specialise within mental health and brain rehabilitation and have a proven track record of successfully providing quality of life care and tailoring personalised active rehabilitation plans for clients, which includes returning to independent community based living.

They urgently require an RGN who has a mental health & clinical detailed experience, to work out of their extremely busy offices on the South Coast.

Successful applicants will need to have ideally experience of both mental health and clinical, but the client is willing to accept applications from candidates that have either or. Must have relevant knowledge of legislations and procedures, and a current and valid nurses pin.

This is a generic RGN position, and available on a 36 or 42 week contract, predominantly days but will involve weekend work.

Location: Southampton
Salary: £23,643 - £27,583 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T16:33+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult’s Team based in Wiltshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £19 + per hour.

Duties Include-

To lead for the team and participate with colleagues across the department in the development of policy and good evidence-based practice initiatives.
To undertake social work assessment with customers and their Carers.
To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.
To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within NHS & Social Care legislation and the eligibility criteria for the service as agreed by Wiltshire Council.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £17.00 - £19.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Multi Skilled Technician (HVAC)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T16:31+00:00

This client based in Rochester, Kent are looking to recruit a Multi-skilled Technician specialising in HVAC and Mechanical Maintenance and Repair. They are looking for the right candidate to start as soon as possible and are offering £24 - £28k.

The need for a Multi Skilled Technician within this fast paced and expanding FM company has arisen as they have just won the new contract on the Rochester site and some members of staff have not TUPEd across. The right candidate will be responsible for the testing and maintenance of all HVAC plant and equipment and the safe repair and maintenance of all refrigeration and mechanical assets within the facility. You will be providing instruction and guidance on all technical aspects of plant and equipment. The right candidate will also have basic Electrical fault identification and maintenance, inspection and testing of lamps and light fittings and safe instillation and inspection of all electrical equipment.

It is essential that the right candidate possess an F-Gas 2079 (cat 1), Safe Handling Refrigerants, must be qualified to C&G, ONC, OND, NVQ level in a relevant subject. You must also be familiar with COSHH and Health and Safety Regulations.

If you feel you are suitable for this role and would like more details, please call Chantelle at Hays Bromley on 0208 464 6678.

Location: Kent
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T16:28+00:00

We are looking to appoint, on behalf of our client, a Deputy Home Manager, to start as soon as possible. The position is to be based within a residential care home for adults with learning disabilites. The duties of the position include, assisting the Home Manager in all aspects of the day to day running of the home, supervising a staff team of 8, devising staff rotas, writing reports and care plans. The position is based in Watford and we would like to hire as soon as possible. The successful applicant will ideally have some nursing experience, not necessarily be a qualified nurse, perhaps someone that has had some training, although this is not essential. An NVQ3 in health and social care and previous staff supervision is essential. If you are interested in this post and would like a full job description, please apply on-line. PLEASE NOTE - WE CAN ONLY RESPOND TO APPLICANTS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA OUTLINED. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Watford
Salary: £18,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Adult's Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T16:27+00:00

Social Work Job - Adult's Hospital Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult’s Hospital Team in Herefordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £25 per hour.

Duties Include-

Able to conduct rapid assessment.
Delegate meetings.
Needs to be able to supervise staff.
Chair meetings.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabiliti

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T16:21+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Older Peron’s Physical Disabilities Team based in Herefordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
To reassess, review and evaluate and monitor care as required.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adult's Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T16:13+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult’s Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Learning Disabilities Team based in South Wales. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £23 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Completion of unified assessments and use of social services databases.
Working with adults with learning disabilities.
Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and must have 3 years experience within a similar team. All applicants must have experience in Adult Services, and working with service users who have a Learning Disability.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £21.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Hospital Discharge Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T15:55+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within a Hospital Discharge Team based in Wiltshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include –

Assessments for discharge.
Arranging care packages and placements.
Working under the delayed discharge legislation.
Carrying and managing own caseload.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker IRO/ CP

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T15:51+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – IRO/ CP

Our client is looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer to work within a Child Protection Team based in Torbay. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include –

Review child protection conferences and Looked after Children Review meetings.
Decision making in relation to the plans for Looked after Children.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Torbay
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Children's Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T15:45+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children's Assessment Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children's Assessment Team in Devon. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £33 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

Holding Child Protection cases until the initial conference.
Candidates need to be a good team player with lots of energy and motivation.
The successful candidate must have experience in child protection and completing Initial Assessments.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within a Referral and Assessment department would be an advantage. We also require a minimum of 2 years experience of working within UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Devon
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Job Complex Care Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T15:38+00:00

Social Worker Job – Complex Care Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Complex Care Team based in Devon. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include -

Provide support and care for frail older people, older people with mental health difficulties and physically disabled adults.
Assessing levels of risk.
Carrying out needs assessment.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Devon
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T15:34+00:00

Social Work Job - Child Protection Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Child Protection Team based in Devon. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include -

Children in Care and court work.
Family group conferences.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Devon
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Domiciliary Care Business Manager - Hampshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T15:34+00:00

My clients are looking for a Domiciliary Care Business Manager for their established domiciliary care branch in Hampshire. Ideal candidates for this role will have previous domiciliary care management experience, and an NVQ4/RMA/QCF Level 5 qualification or equivalent would be highly desirable.

This role will entail becoming responsible for becoming the Registered Manager with CQC and taking a lead on business development. You will be recruiting and training staff, turning enquiries into care packages, doing risk assessments in the community, reviewing care support packages, dealing with HR issues such as disciplinary procedures.

This role requires someone who is passionate, caring, charismatic, business-minded, and motivated - if you would be interested in working for this organisation with an excellent reputation, please apply with your CV to Mark Dacre at Service Care Solutions now!

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Mechanical Team Leader

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T15:15+00:00

Job title – Mechanical Team Leader

Location – Brighton

Salary - £25000

Our client is looking for a Mechanical Team Leader to manage a team of 8 engineers.

You will be required to manage, motivate, train and develop the team as well as taking on ad hoc duties yourself.

You will be mechanically bias and have experience in working with heavy equipment such as A/C systems, Boilers, Pumps, Tanks and more.

You must have supervisory experience and have the relevant Health and Safety training.

If you are interested in this role then please send your CV with a detailed cover letter as to why you will be suitable for the role.

Location: Brighton
Salary: £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T15:07+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Learning Disabilities Team based in West Sussex. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £24 - £27 per hour.

Duties Include -

Manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.
Review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and must have 3 years experience within a similar team. All applicants must have experience in Adult Services, and working with service users who have a Learning Disability.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: West Sussex
Salary: £24.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Anti Social Behaviour Specialist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T14:07+00:00

Eden Brown is working on behalf of a Social Housing Provider for an experienced Anti Social Behaviour Specialist on an interim basis likely to last 3 months working across Cheshire

The role will include:

Being responsible for tackling serious anti social behaviour cases and the enforcement of tenancy conditions.
Liaising with other staff within Housing and with other agencies to develop strategies to minimise and control anti social behaviour.
Investigating complaints of serious anti social behaviour including interviewing, observing and documenting casework
Working closely with the Police and other partner agencies to help achieve the organisations objectives.
Creating case plans for each perpetrator of anti social behaviour.
Co-ordinating the input into multi-agency responses to anti social behaviour.
Working closely with perpetrators to help break the cycle of anti social behaviour by intervening directly and using support agencies to work with them closely.
Preparing of cases for injunctive action, possession orders and anti social behaviour orders

Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have worked across Anti Social Behaviour for at least 2 years and be available for an immediate interview

If this sounds like you send your CV to (email address removed) or alternatively call 0161 233 1600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £13.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks

Senior Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T13:57+00:00

An experienced Senior Practitioner with recent, extensive experience of a Children & Families statutory Duty & Assessment environment are required to work for within the West Midlands.

Must be a qualified Social Worker

Worker will be required to carry out the following:

Assessments of need on young people 16-18 years old seeking accommodation (section 20) with a high turnover,
Extensive multi-agency working (Housing, Care Management, charities etc),

Supervisory experience essential as will be required to lead a Social Worker & a Social Work Assistant.

Experience of recording on Care First system an advantage, car-driver preferred. Duration approx 12 weeks, subject to review, TO START ASAP.

If you feel you fit the criteria please send your CV to (email address removed) or call 0121 688 8220.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £27.49 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Housing Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T13:49+00:00

One of Eden Brown's prestigious clients has an urgent requirement for an experienced Housing Assistant working in Liverpool likely to last for a month with a view to an extension

The role will involve

Understanding and dealing with property pool selections
Tenancy write ups
Standard Admin support

Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have understanding and proven experience of working with property pool

If this sounds like you please send your CV to (email address removed) or call 0161 233 1600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £7.00 - £7.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Regional Operations Manager - Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T13:13+00:00

The Regional Operations Manager is accountable to the Regional Operations Director for the effective and efficient operational management of a portfolio of both Mental Health and Learning Disabilities homes and services. The post holder will ensure the effective management of budgets; staff and the achievement of agreed performance objectives. The Operations Manager will work closely with their Managers on all matters relating to the management of their services including business planning and the development and continuous improvement of service-user care and support processes.

The post holder may be the lead for developing and improving operational services including specialist services, whilst including key stakeholders, to maximise service efficiency and profitability. The post holder may also be required to develop or enhance knowledge and skills in defined areas of expertise, as well as dealing with specific groups of homes/services that require more in-depth management or professional input.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Harrogate
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 pa Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T13:09+00:00

Looking for residential/community support workers to work directly with service users who have learning disabilities.

Applicants must have experience of working with adults with learning difficulties/autism or extreme behaviour, and be able to deliver personal care.

Working shifts which may include weekends and/or evenings.

These roles will be based at a number of different residential homes within the Sunderland/Durham area.

There are a range of posts typically working 30 - 37 hours per week.

We need staff to support people with complex needs such as life long health conditions, Autism, behaviours that may challenge services and people with complex learning disabilities that are often excluded from everyday life opportunities. Staff will need drive, commitment and the personal skills to be able to work intensively with individuals, often on a 1:1 basis and who can follow specific support plans to ensure a consistent approach is achieved.

We are looking for staff with previous experience of working with people with a range of complex needs including behaviours which challenge;autism ;dementia
The pattern of work will be over 24 hours on a shift basis and includes sleep in/waking nights linked to the needs of the individual and their care plan.

Location: Durham/Sunderland
Salary: Hourly Rates, Ltd Co
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T13:07+00:00

This particular Service provides 24 hour support for adults who presently have mild to moderate learning disabilities (mainly Autism) and or Mental Health needs.

One or more of the following qualifications is essential ·

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Residential Management) Wales and Northern Ireland·
A First Level Registered Nurse must also hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Residential Management) Wales and Northern Ireland Degree in Social Work
NVQ 4 Leadership and Management for Care Services
NVQ 4 Registered Manager Award (adult pathway)
NVQ 4 Management (assessed in a care setting)
NVQ 4 Health and Social Care (adult pathway)
NVQ 4 Care
First Level Registered Nurse and one of the following:

Main Responsibilities:

To ensure responsibility for the operational management and financial performance of the service
To ensure full compliance with CQC, CSSIW or Ofsted regulatory authorities and ‘best practice' guidelines within economic grounds
To be actively pursuing referrals and admissions to maintain the required level of occupancy in line with fee and budget requirements
To ensure your Line Manager/Regional Director are notified of all concerns on a regular basis and on an immediate basis regarding important matters and those of serious concern
To actively engage with and follow individual support plans
To encourage and enable individuals to make informed decisions and choices
To implement and ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures, the staff handbook and the General Social Care Council - Code of Practice
Take responsibility for your own and other's health and safety
Report and document any concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
To follow all reasonable management instructions, promoting a high quality service
Work in partnership with colleagues, appropriate family, friends and other professionals
To conduct Quality Audits at neighbouring services.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Managers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T12:42+00:00

Care Manager required for Learning disabilities Team.

New project to identify, review and support people with learning disabilities to return from out of borough placements to live more independently.

It is a multi-disciplinary team who work with people who have LD and/or PD.
There are 18 team members which consists of community care workers, social workers and senior practitioners.

There is a strong management team in place. It is essential that candidates have experience in working with learning disability in a care management role; they must be qualified workers with at least THREE years post qualification experience. Experience in working with people to return from out of borough placements and long term resettlement is highly desirable.
Caseloads will be small - up to ten - as the work will be intense and often complex. A full induction will be provided to all successful candidates.
Good quality supervision and support will be offered for this complex work - a level of autonomy will be required as will be the willingness to undertake lone working out of Borough.

The successful candidates will be dedicated to this project work and the overall project will be carefully managed to achieve maximum positive outcomes over an extended period of time

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of all relevant legislation

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North West London
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Supervised Contact Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T12:12+00:00

An experienced supervised contact worker is required to provide holiday cover for 1 week. You will need to supervise contact sessions between parents and children and you will need to produce detailed reports of your observations.

This is for 1 week and Monday-Friday plus 1 day on the weekend.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Neath Port Talbot
Salary: £8.00 - £9.76 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Days

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T12:11+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults Team based in Plymouth. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £24 per hour.

Duties Include -

Giving information, advice and/ or signposting to other services.
Evaluating urgency of response required to a referral.
Engaging in a structured discussion with those making initial enquiry of the service and evaluating any information given.
Applying service access criteria to make a judgement on whether a referral is appropriate.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have at least two years post qualifying experience within an Adults Social Services department.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:41+00:00

Two experienced Social Workers are required to work in a Children with Disabilities Team in the Staffordshire area.

Duties will include:

Assessing the needs and wishes of disabled children and young people and where appropriate, to incorporate these assessments into individual care plans.

To provide social work services in accordance with departmental policies with particular reference to those from discriminated against groups

The roles are full time and to start ASAP

A registered Social Work qualification and registration with the GSCC is essential, as is a driving licence, own transport and an enhanced CRB

A minimum of two years experience in child protection and children with disabilities
is essential.

For further information on the roles or to apply, please call Jo Allcott on 0121 685 8700 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £20.00 - £30.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ON-GOING

Supervised Contact Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:33+00:00

We are currently seeking applications for Ad Hoc supervised contact work in East London.

You will be required to provide a consistent service to families with the aim of achieving high quality contact time between children who have been accommodated and their families, objectively observe the interactions between children and their families and write clear, succinct and objective reports following each supervised session which are submitted within 24 hours of the contact.

You will be required to work afternoons Monday-Friday in East London and will need an in date CRB

Location: East London
Salary: £11.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 10/02/2012

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:33+00:00

Eden Brown has been approached by a housing provider as they require an experienced Housing Officer situated in Liverpool

The daily duties will include:

Managing a patch area of properties that would also include:
Allocations, Waiting list and Transfer requests
Estate monitoring
Anti Social Behaviour and Neighbour Disputes
Tenancy Amendments
All aspects of Housing Management
Collection and Pursuance of Rent Arrears owed to the client by their tenants including court attendance

Due to nature of this role interested candidates must have access to their own transport due to the patch working across Merseyside

Please apply for an immediate interview

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £13.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Months

Qualified Social Worker Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:27+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult Safeguarding Team based in South Wales. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £21 - £26 per hour.

Job Duties -

Completing Initial Assessments and Child Protection Case Conference Reports.
Completing statements for court and relevant documentation.
Working with families to minimise risk to children.
Identify needs within a family and attempt to put services in place to meet needs.
Undertaking Child Protection Investigations.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £21.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job Adults Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:19+00:00

Social Work Job – Adults Mental Health Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults Mental Health Team based in Buckinghamshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

Assessing levels of risk.
Carrying out needs assessment.
Drawing up and managing a care plan in conjunction with other professionals.
Implementing individual and/or group therapy sessions.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

NVQ Level 3 Nursery Nurse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:15+00:00

We are looking for permanent Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurses - the ability to speak Welsh is desirable

You will be required to work with children aged 0-5 years old, planning lessons and learning activities, implementing creative methods of teaching, supervising play, building relationships with parents/ carers, reports and observations, extra curriculum classes available eg drama, dance, art/ craft, musics, involvement in fun days/ sports days.

. Enthusiasm is paramount to work with a nursery setting.
We require a minimum of 1 years relevant experience in a childcare setting and a fully enhanced CRB
If interested please contact Michelle Matthewman on 02920 538597 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £12,000 - £15,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 27/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Older Person's Case Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:15+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Older Person’s Case Manager

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Case Manager within an Older Persons Team based in Dover. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £22 - £28 per hour.

Duties Include -

Manage a varyingly complex and diverse Assessment and Enablement caseload of people requiring specialist assessments in order to identify levels of need and outcomes required.
Assessing levels of risk.
Carry out community care assessments within Thanet District.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position, please click below and apply now.

Location: Dover
Salary: £22.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:14+00:00

Experienced Social Workers required for a number of temporary contracts within the Staffordshire area.

The roles are within the Child In Need Teams and duties will include complex child protection work.

Candidates will need at least 3 years post qualifying experience in children and families and be competent with a complex caseload, court work and working to tight timescales.

The roles are full time and are to start immediately. Pay rates are flexible for experienced candidates and will require immediate starters.

If you are a registered Social Worker with GSCC certificate, a current driving licence and enhanced CRB, please send your CV to (email address removed) or call Jo Allcott on 0121 685 8700

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £25.00 - £35.00 ph Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: On-Going

Team Manager - Urgent Start for 8 Weeks

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:10+00:00

Urgently Needed - Team Manager - Children's Assessment Team - West Yorkshire

My client urgently needs a Team Manager for a minimum 8 week contract in a Screening Team based in West Yorkshire.

This is a full time role over 5 days a week. The manager will ideally have worked in a screening team previously and have knowledge of the systems implemented in these teams. Alternatively managers with significant experience of Assessment services will be considered.

The role is office based and manages a team that acts as the first point of contact for all referrals to children's services. This means you will need to have experience of managing a high volume of work in an effective and efficient manner.

This role is for an immediate start for the right candidate.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in West Yorkshire or in the Social Work field please contact Dan Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £30.00 - £34.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months Minimu

Social Worker Job Older Person's Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:10+00:00

Social Worker Job – Older Person’s Mental Health Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Older Peron’s Mental Health Team based in Brighton. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 - £28 per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Working in partnership with other professionals and agencies to undertake a holistic assessment of vulnerable adults.
To reassess, review and evaluate and monitor care as required.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Brighton
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:04+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Senior Practitioner within a Looked after Children Team in Slough. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £33 Ltd per hour.

Duties include-

Managing caseloads.
Writing reports for court.
Section 47 investigations.
Attending management meetings.
Care planning and reviews.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Slough
Salary: £31.00 - £33.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:46+00:00

Qualified Social Worker required to work within a Hospital Team, ideally on a full-time basis for at least 3 months. Duties will include facilitating Hospital discharges, developing appropriate Care Packages, working as part of a
multi-disciplinary Team and organising Care Home placements where required.
You will be working within the Hospital itself, however own transport is essential. The successful candidate will need experience in Hospital discharges and have a good Adult Safeguarding background

To apply for this position, you will need to have gained the Diploma In Social Work (DIPSW) or equivalent, together with your registration with the General Social Care Council (GSCC).
If you are interested in this or similar roles please call Rob Murphy on 0121 685 8700 or e-mail (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: £26.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 -6 Months

Care Manager - Broadstairs - Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:38+00:00

I am currently seeking to recruit experienced Care Managers for Broadstairs, Kent Adult Social Care Team.

Primarily working with people living in the Ramsgate area. The work to be undertaken will be with people living in the community or in residential placements and will include re-assessment of care need together with reviewing current service provision to ensure it remains appropriate.

The post holder will also need to be able to undertake investigations as per Kent & Medway's Adult Protection Protocols.

Purpose of the Job
Manage a wearyingly complex and diverse Co-ordination caseload supporting people to identify and commission resources that enables them to choose the best support options that fit their assessed needs, defined outcomes and preferred lifestyle choices providing, where required, ongoing assistance in managing their support.

To discuss the role further and submit your CV contact Ross Henderson on 02074227397/(email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Kent
Salary: £28.00 - £34.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Months

Principle Social Worker - Ashford - CP

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:30+00:00

I am currently recruiting for a experienced Principle Social Worker for Ashofrd, Kent's Children's Duty Team.

Purpose of the Job
Supervise, oversee and develop professional social work staff and support staff and social work assistants. Enable staff to effectively manage their professional social work task and deliver the best outcomes for children and their families which are consistent with the Every Child Matters agenda.

Experience
Some experience of professional supervision or line management. Understanding and some experience of budget or resource management. Experience of managing a complex and varied caseload in all aspects of child care e.g. assessment, planning, and permanence.

To discuss the role further contact Ross Henderson on 02074227397/(email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Kent
Salary: £32.00 - £37.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:24+00:00

Our client is looking for candidates with strong LAC/court experience to work in a Looked After Children's Team with children and young people who are in care proceedings awaiting permanency and with those on Full Care Order in long term fostering and residential care, or under voluntary accommodation.

The successful applicant will hold a caseload of Complex Looked After Children cases and ensure assessments are commissioned and completed on time.

For further details, please call Cara on 020 7625 5222.

Location: London
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer (Homeless Persons Unit)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:24+00:00

Our Client is looking for candidates to conduct full, sensitive and detailed assessments into all matters relevant to each case of homelessness presented, including interviewing homeless households, carrying out home visits when necessary and preparing related correspondence and reports. The successful applicant will participate in the duty rotas, to be available to interview homeless households on request and to cover for another Housing Officer in his/her absence on a rota basis. Other duties will be to assess and investigate all applications for housing assistance and make recommendations and/or decisions in accordance with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the 2002 Homelessness Act and prepare related correspondence, reports and statutory notices. To present such cases to the relevant Team Leader and recommend what duty is owed. To arrange admission to interim or temporary accommodation when necessary.

A full Job description is available upon request, please call Cara or Lisa on 0207 625 5222 for further information.

Location: London
Salary: £13.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:23+00:00

Our client is seeking applications for a Qualified Social work post. Ideally, you will have experience within statutory adult’s services, preferable within a hospital setting. The post holder will be required to undertake complex assessments of needs of individuals who will be eligible for services within the terms of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990. A prime focus of activity for services for older people will be assessments for residential/nursing home care and for packages of home support as an appropriate alternative to residential care.

For further details, please contact Cara on 020 7625 5222.

Location: London
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Social Worker - Canterbury - C&F

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:21+00:00

Senior Social Workers are required for Canterbury, Kent C&F Long Term Team.

Role purpose
Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, to ensure that resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families.

Expected to manage a high and diverse number of cases within the parameters of agreed policies and practices, together with the professional guidance and support from Senior Practitioners to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and meet their individual needs.

For further details on the role contact Ross Henderson on 02074227397/(email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Kent
Salary: £32.00 - £37.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Months

Social Worker - Referral and Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:21+00:00

Our client is looking for a qualified social worker for an ASAP start in a busy duty and assessment team.

The successful applicant will undertake Initial and Core Assessments, and the investigation of child protection referrals and to provide assessments that facilitates decision making by appropriate line managers.

The hiring manager is particularly keen to meet with candidates that have strong court skills, and are able to hit the ground running and work at speed. Experience with Protocol would be advantageous.

For a complete position description, please contact Cara on 020 7625 5222.

Location: London
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Older People's Service

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:19+00:00

We are looking for experienced practitioners to provide advice/assistance, assessment, care planning and care management services for service users who have very complex needs or support systems and may be in need of Community Care Services. If appointed, you will supervise Community Care Assessors in the locality and to be responsible for the allocation of work to these staff and their performance.

The post-holder will work primarily with older people and people with a disability but may at times be required to undertake assessments on other adults.

For a complete position description, please call Cara on 020 7625 5222.

Location: London
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Children with Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:17+00:00

Our client is looking for a suitably experienced practitioner to be responsible for the achievement of good outcomes for disabled children and their families in line with Every Child Matters and Every Disabled Child Matters. You would be managing a complex and varied caseload of children and young people with severe and complex needs across CiN, CP and LAC, based in multi-agency and multi-disciplinary teams. Main Duties would include:

Providing specialist advice and support a multi-agency group of staff across the service and key partner agencies on safeguarding and disability issues
Provide social work assessment and case management services for disabled children, young people and their families, within timescales and in accordance with statutory guidance and framework.
offer advice and guidance to families and professionals working with disabled children in universal settings to promote the early intervention and prevention agenda.
Make evidence based and child focussed decisions to safeguard and support children and their families, demonstrating an clear understanding and knowledge of disability issues based on local and national publications, research, legislation and policy

For a complete position description, please contact Cara on 020 7625 5222.

Location: London
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Sittingbourne - CP

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:13+00:00

I am currently recruiting experienced Qualified Social Workers to join Sittinbourne, Kent CP Initial Assessment Team.

Purpose of role
Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Competency Framework.

Expectations
Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the competency standards set out in the Competency Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder but all cases will involve difficult and distressing situations.

To discuss the role further and submit your CV contact Ross Henderson on 02074227397/(email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Kent
Salary: £28.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 7 Months

District Manager - Tonbridge - C&F

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:08+00:00

I am currently seeking to recruit a District Manager for Tonbridge, Kent Children's Social Services.

Successful candidates must be
a car driver with access to their own vehicle
GSCC registration
enhanced (non portable) CRB required.

JOB SUMMARY:
Manage the delivery of cost-effective service to Children & Families clients to ensure that it is delivered effectively and to the required corporate and legislative standards. There is a strong emphasis on the monitoring of standards, through the monitoring of Kent Child Protection procedures, the Quality Protects Programme and the Competency Assessment Children and Families Social Worker Career Grade.

EXPERIENCE
5 years' experience of working in a management role within Children and Families.
Previous responsibility for managing major budgets.
Experience of directly contributing to policy formulation, implementation and review.
Recruitment and training experience
An understanding of family court procedures

To discuss the role further and submit your CV contact Ross Henderson on 02074227397.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Kent
Salary: £48.00 - £55.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Months

Childrens Residential Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T09:49+00:00

Experienced Support Workers are needed for a residential children's home in Portishead to provide care to children with EBD and challenging behaviour.

Support users include children who come from a background of neglect and/or have suffered a trauma or crisis in their lives and therefore previous experience within this field is highly desirable. You should also have been exposed to children with challenging behaviour though appropriate training is provided.

To be successful you should be enthusiastic for working with children with mental and emotional issues and must possess an NVQ2 in Childcare and experience of working with children aged 11 - 18 years old.

Requirements:
Relevant Experience
Current enhanced CRB (within last 12mths)
Ideally a driver with access to own car
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in the South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £15,000 - £18,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Hospital Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T09:48+00:00

Hospital Social Worker required

To undertake assessment and care management responsibilities within the Team to facilitate effective and timely discharges from hospital and to contribute to the overall development of appropriate service provision within the group.

To facilitate service users independence and empowerment as far as possible by ensuring that at all stages of a service user's assessment, service users and carers are kept fully informed of their rights, and have access to all relevant information.

To ensure that individual care plans are responsive to all needs of service users, including their religious, cultural and linguistic needs, and the needs of service users, as assessed under Fair Access to Care Services.

DiPSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Current post qualification experience with adults in a statutory setting
Experience of working with other agencies and disciplines
Experience of, and commitment to, multi-disciplinary working, particularly in a health environment.
Experience of working in community based services for vulnerable people. Experience of writing complex care plans, analysing cases in relation to Fair Access to Care Services.
Experience of working successfully in a demanding environment, combined with an ability to resolve completing deadlines.
Experience of providing information and presenting legislation in terms that can be easily understood by service users and carers.
Experience of working with families as well as individuals.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant aspects of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990, and legislation and guidance relevant to working within Health and Social Care.
A sound grasp of the importance of appropriate assessment in the process of service delivery.
Working knowledge of information systems and an ability to use software packages.
Knowledge of Continuing Health Care and it's application in the community.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: East London
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Childrens Residential Team Leader

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T09:41+00:00

An experienced Team Leader is needed for a residential children's home in North Somerset to manage a team and provide care to adolescents with EBD and challenging behaviour.

Based in North Somerset, the support users include children who come from a background of neglect and/or have suffered a trauma or crisis in their lives. Therefore previous experience within this field is essential and you should also have been exposed to children with challenging behaviour.

It is a responsible role as you will be managing a team and mentoring less experienced staff. The hours are 7.30am to 10.30pm, with a rota system of one on, two off.

To be successful you will need to have experience of working in a children's residential home before and have also managed shifts. You will be educated to at least NVQ 3 level though NVQ 4 is desirable. For the higher salary range you should have also had supervisory experience.

Requirements:
Relevant Experience
Current enhanced CRB (within last 12mths)
Ideally a driver with access to own car
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in the South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £18,500 - £21,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

SMSTS Site Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T09:22+00:00

Position: Carpentry Site Manager for School development
Location: Midhurst, West Sussex
Salary up to £12.50 p/h
Duration: 4 weeks

We are currently recruiting for a carpentry sub-contractor who is working for a major contractor on a school new build in Midhurst. They are a well established sub-contractor who having worked across the south coast with huge success are in need of a SMSTS Site Manager for 4-5 weeks.

They have a great approach to their projects and are in need of a hands on site manager from a carpentry background who can set out window boards, hang doors and general 1st and 2nd fix carpentry on site. They are consistently striving to achieve the highest standards in every aspect of each project.

You will be required to report directly to the on site, Site Manager who will be on the project 4 days a week where you will assist in the day to day running of the project and utilise your carpentry skills when required. You will be responsible for ensuring the carpenters on site carry out their duties in accordance with the pre-determined programmes along with all aspects of site control and management ensuring all administration standard are met.

Everyone involved with the company enjoys the passion and enthusiasm, which forms their working philosophy.

You will have:

Carpentry experience,
SMSTS accredited (5 day),
First Aid certificate,
Current CRB Check

This vacancy has arisen due to successfully winning new contracts in the south.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Logan on 02380 639036 or E-mail (email address removed)

Location: Chichester
Salary: £12.00 - £12.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 4 Weeks

Trainee Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T08:40+00:00

Hays Plc is acting as an employment agency in order to recruit for this exciting trainee opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in becoming a Housing Office and in return the company will sponsor the candidate on a day release to complete a Degree in housing management. After a 3 year period (once degree is complete) not only will you be a fully qualified Housing Officer but your salary will also be increased substantially.

This is an excellent opportunity for a someone with a strong interest in the housing industry. You will need to have office administration skills, the ability to multi-task within a busy role and exceptional customer service skills teamed with strong written and verbal communication.

Relevant A-Level or equivalent qualifications would be a distinct advantage.

Location: Brighton
Salary: £19,000 - £19,800 pa Progression
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T08:32+00:00

A leading Social Housing provider is looking to appoint a Housing Officer on a 2 month temporary basis to support its operations in Chesterfield.

Working closely with your manager and colleagues within a Neighbourhood Team model to deliver a customer focussed, comprehensive housing management service. Positively engaging customers in the wider management of their neighbourhoods and homes. Building effective relationships with both internal and external customers and seeking opportunities for joint working to ensure effective service delivery and the highest level of customer satisfaction.

If you have a strong Housing Sector background ad are looking for an immediate start please contact us straight away.

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £12.00 - £14.25 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Mechanical Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T08:09+00:00

Job Title – Mechanical Engineer
Location – West Sussex
Salary - Unspecified
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join a leading building services contractor. The Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Building Services Engineer will make an immediate impact, working on interesting projects in the Sussex area.
The ideal candidate will be:

Working for and reporting directly to the project manager
Comprehensive experience in a Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Building Services Engineering capacity
Proven background within an M&E Contractor
Any experience of educational projects will be a distinct advantage
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Solid educational background or equivalent experience

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join a leading building services contractor. Experience of working within the Hospitals is essential.

If you are interested in this role then please forward your CV with a cover letter.

Location: West Sussex
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T19:20+00:00

Housing Officer job in Cirencester...

My client is a large housing association that has been established for over 50 years. They own over 25,000 properties in England and are considered a leading provider and developer of affordable housing. In the last year they invested £42 million in new homes. Due to the absence of a permanent member of their housing management team they are looking to recruit a temporary housing officer in their office in Cirencester.

The successful candidate will report into the office’s neighbourhood manager and will work as part of a small team of four housing professionals delivering a first class generic housing management service. The purpose of the post is to provide a generic housing management service to a patch of 400 properties located in Cheltenham and Swindon. Day to day responsibilities of the role will include, allocations, lettings, dealing with cases of anti-social behaviour, estate management, voids, home visits and encouraging tenant participation. Due the mobile nature of the role and the fact that some of the organisation’s tenants are considered vulnerable candidates are expected to have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure. Any experience of using the react ASB system and Active H housing management system would be considered beneficial. The role is full-time 35 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven housing professional to join an ambitious housing association dedicated to becoming on of the UK’s top three provides of affordable housing. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 - 3 Months

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T17:24+00:00

We urgently require an Housing Officer to work on a temporary basis for a council in Northamptonshire.

You will be an experienced Housing Officer who has strong, up to date knowledge of Housing Law, dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour and have previously used the IBS computer systems.

To be considered for this role, you must also have a CRB within the last 12 months and a driving licence.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please send your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £17.96 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Social Worker - Children with a Disability

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T17:17+00:00

I have an immediate requirement for an experienced Children and Families Social Worker to work within a Children With a Disability Team. Candidates must have experience of working with this particular client group and have an understanding of how ESCR works.

This is a full time position for a minimum 3 month period. Candidates must have a recent CRB and be GSCC registered.

For further information at to arrange an immediate interview please call Nick Mather on 0113 3940133 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T17:16+00:00

We are looking for a full time temporary children's social worker, working on a short term contract until end of March to begin with.

Looking for an experienced social worker to work on the duty/assessment team, working with families who may have drug/alcohol/domestic violence issues.

Applicants MUST be;

Qualified Social Worker
SSSC registered

Location: Fife
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T16:38+00:00

Capita Resourcing Social Care and Housing are contracted suppliers of support staff to a national leaving Care provider.

Our client provides supported accommodation and independence training for young care leavers aged 16+. Some young persons may have a troubled history and require different support. Client groups could include young offenders, unaccompanied minors, young parents and young adults with learning difficulties, mental health, and drugs and alcohol issues.

Our client is looking for support workers inBristoland surrounding areas immediately for on-going contracts, offering full and part time work. You will be required to work on a one-to-one basis with a young person on a shared rota system with other support workers. Shifts can start as early as 8am through to 10pm and will often include sleep-ins, then you will be required to handover to another member of staff the following morning. Key duties will be to help the young people manage their-accommodation

personal and domestic hygiene
health
budgeting
training/education/recreation
emotional well-being
future plans

Candidates applying for this role must have the following-

Experience of working with Children, teenagers and challenging behaviour.
Experience of lone working and promoting independent living.
Knowledge and training on the children act.
Child protection training certificate.
Excellent written communication skills and report writing skills.
Clear CRB Enhanced disclosure
Car drivers preferred as you may be required to work in the community away from accommodation.

We have full time and part positions available and may be required to work weekends as well as evenings and some sleep-ins.

Please apply today if you have all the required skills and experience.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £7.00 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Income Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T16:22+00:00

Income Officer
Permanent
35 per week
£21,027 - £24,843 per annum

Our client is a National Housing Association with a base in Nottingham. They are currently seeking a permanent Income Officer who will be responsible for providing a comprehensive income recovery service by undertaking arrears work in accordance with policy, policy guidance and good practice from tenancy/lease commencement up to and excluding Court action.

The successful candidate should have:

Good knowledge of the legal framework relating to arrears and debt recovery
Good knowledge of social security benefits
Good understanding of income and debt recovery issues from an operational perspective
Proven ability to negotiate payments and collect debts within a social housing or credit control background.
High standard of literacy, numeracy, written and verbal communication skills
Able to work outside of traditional Office hours if required

Benefits include a base entitlement of 25 days paid annual leave plus eight English Public Statutory Holidays. The company also offers a contributory pension scheme and a range of flexible benefits including (but not restricted to) dental insurance, a health cash plan and critical illness cover.

The deadline for the post is Thursday 26th January, 2012 at 2:00pm so please forward your CV's to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £21,027 - £24,843 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 27/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

LAC Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T15:49+00:00

Social Worker - Looked After Children - Cambridgeshire - £30 Ltd per hour

Contract role to start in early Feb working within Cambridgeshire's LAC service. You will undertake a range of tasks to ensure the LAC needs are met, including visits, arranging reviews, medicals, LAC paperwork and any other task needed to assist this vulnerable group of young people. The LAC team undertakes reports to panels and also does some court work.
Applicants must be registered with the GSCC and have post-qualifying experience of working within a local authority Looked After Children's team.
You will need to have a clean driving licence and a vehicle and be prepared to travel throughout Cambridgeshire but also out of county as required - where young people are placed elsewhere.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £28.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Domicilary Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T15:46+00:00

A Domiciliary Care Manager is required on a permanent basis to join a reputable national organisation in their new business franchise due to open in January 2011 based in Worcestershire.

As a Care Manager you will be responsible for assessing the home care needs of people living in their own homes and to work closely with both internal and external colleagues to provide a responsive Home Care service. You will be responsible for directly managing Senior Care Assistants, Care Assistants. You will lead on productivity within the new area. You will need to undertake all service assessments and risk management for service users. You will need to organise staff rotas. You will need to ensure that quality standards are adhered to at all times by all of your staff.

NVQ 4 is essential for this role and you will need to apply for your Registered Managers Award within 2 years. Experience of managing a residential unit or working for a domiciliary care provider is highly desirable.

Contact Michelle Matthewman at Eden Brown today on 02920 538596 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Field Care Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T15:38+00:00

FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR WITHIN DOMICILIARY SOCIAL CARE

Field Care Supervisor, 5 days a week.
Harrow HA2
£15k - £17k

Currently operating in the UK and Ireland, this company has revolutionized the way care is delivered. This nationally recognized organization has proven to be successful through the understanding of their customer's requirements.

A flexible and organized individual will be important to assist in the day to day running of this busy established domiciliary care provider. You must have previous experience in home care as you will be involved in direct line supervision of a team of home care workers.

The role of a Field Care Supervisor involves the monitoring of care staff ensuring they arrive on time at customer's homes and that they deliver high quality care, you will also conduct staff supervision, hold team meetings and liaise with the branch, care managers, customers and their families, GP's and other associated agencies connected to customers.

Successful implementation of this role will be rewarded with a fast track career progression.
Please call Sonik Singh to apply for this post or for further information on 02076304403.

Hays Social Care is a trading division of Hays Social Care Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: South East
Salary: £15,000 - £17,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Forensic Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T15:23+00:00

Senior Forensic Social Worker - Permanent - Milton Keynes - Salary negotiable dependant on experience

A specialised medium and low secure hospital in Milton Keynes is currently recruiting for a Senior Forensic Social Worker to join their social work team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health and/or Adults Social Worker who genuinely wants to work Specialist Forensic Services.

The role involves working with clients who are on Sex Offender, Forensic Addiction, Personality or Violence Reduction programmes. You will make pre-admission assessments, risk assessments, liaise with the client's family, deal with victim issues and co-ordinate multi-agency liaison regarding child protection issues, MAPPA and SOVA.

We are looking for candidates which are Senior Social Workers who have experience preferably within a Forensic, Criminal Justice or Mental Health setting. The manager will also consider Social Workers who have a considerable amount of post-qualifying experience within other Adult's services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of the best privately run, national provider's of Forensic Mental Health Services. Please note that this role requires commitment and and dedication to work longer than the 37.5 hours per week when needed.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Manager - Childrens EBD Unit

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T15:05+00:00

We are currently looking to recruit a permanent Registered Manager for a five bedded home for boys ages 11-17 years old with Emotional Behavioural difficulties (EBD)

Our client is a high quality therapeutic childcare organisation that helps children and young people learn to deal with their past experiences and prepare for their future.

You will be accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home. You will be responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day to day management matters. You will demonstrate the ability to build on the well established principles and practice standards existing within the organisation and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards across the company.

You will need to hold a NVQ Level 4 in Management or Registered Managers Award and a minimum of 5 years working within residential childcare. Leadership skills and staff supervision is essential. Experience of management of budgets and staff rotas is required.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Salary: £24,409 - £29,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Hospital Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T14:36+00:00

A Hospital Social Worker is required to work at the Heath Hospital to facilitate hospital discharges. Experience of working within a hospital environment would be ideal.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £17.50 - £21.35 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Senior Social Worker - South Wales

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T14:21+00:00

A Senior Social Worker is required to join a busy front line childrens services based in Cardiff. Experience of working with Looked After Children, Children in Need and Children on the Child Protection register is essential.

This is a full time post.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £21.31 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks

Supervised Contact Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T13:04+00:00

Contact Worker Children & Families

Contact officer required to work within a children and families team, based in the Cardiff, Newport, Neath and RCT areas. Through the independent client you will undertake supervised contact where children are looked after by the local authority.

Candidates will have the following responsibilities:

To contribute to parenting assessments as part of supervised contact arrangements to assist with the child care plan.
Along side this you will provide detailed and fact based written observations of supervised contact sessions as specified in the contact agreement and to provide written reports as required.
Experience of working within such an environment is essential, as is an NVQ 3 in care or relevant qualification

Requirements:
NVQ3 or relevant qualification
Relevant Experience
Current enhanced CRB (within last 12mths)
Must be a driver with access to own car
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in Wales please contact Michelle Matthewman at Eden Brown on 02920 538600 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £8.50 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Permanent Residential Support Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T12:50+00:00

We are looking for Permanent Residential Support Workers to support Children with behavioural and emotional difficulties
This includes a variety of shifts arranged on rotational basis
Duties include

1-1 support
Organise and carry out activities
Manage individual Care plans
Ensuring safety and welfare of service unit is paramount at all times

Experience Required

Preferably qualified to NVQ Level 3 or working towards
1 years experience in working with Children

To apply for this vacancy please contact Michelle Matthewman on 02920 538600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Newport
Salary: £14,500 - £16,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Court Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T12:39+00:00

Family Court Advisor

Our client is looking for suitably experienced Social Workers, to assess and provide advice and written reports to the Court on the needs and best interests of children involved in Family Proceedings.

The successful candidate will ensure that the well-being and safety of the child is paramount. As first point of contact for child protection cases, you will be expected to use telephone assessment tools in order to discover any child protection issues. You will take relevant safe-guarding steps and where necessary, progressing the case from initial contact to court proceedings. It is important for you to be able to work in line within a multi-disciplinary model.

Ideally, you will have previous experience as a family court advisor but this is by no means essential. It is essential however that you have extensive experience in a referral and assessment background within a busy front line child protection team. You must have more than 2 years post qualifying experience.

If you meet the above criteria and you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to Paul Coulson on (email address removed).

Location: South Wales
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph Depending on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Court Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T12:33+00:00

Family Court Advisor

If you meet the above criteria and you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to Paul Coulson on (email address removed).

Location: Somerset
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph De
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Court Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T12:23+00:00

Family Court Advisor

If you meet the above criteria and you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to Paul Coulson on (email address removed).

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph Depending on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Court Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T12:22+00:00

Family Court Advisor

If you meet the above criteria and you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to Paul Coulson on (email address removed).

Location: Reading
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph Depending on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Childrens Residential Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T12:10+00:00

We are actively recruiting x 2 experienced Residential Support Workers to join a small residential unit for young vulnerable children with behavioural difficulties

Duties required

1-1 and group work
Supervise and organise activities
Supporting service users on a daily basis
Working in accordance with a designated care plan
Shift work on a rotational basis

To apply for this role you will need

NVQ Level 3 Childcare
Minimum 1 years experience in a Childrens Residential Setting
Access to a vehicle

For further information on this vacancy please contact Michelle Matthewman 02920 538600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Newport
Salary: £8.00 - £9.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 7 Months

Qualified Social Worker Hospital Devon

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T11:27+00:00

Social Worker required for work within the Hospital Team in the Devon area. £20 - £24 ph

We are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join in a team in Derriford, Plymouth. Candidates must have experience of working within the Hospital setting and Social Care. So preference will be given to candidates with experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Responsibility comprises the following:

Responsible for Discharge Care Packages
Develop and maintain links with other multi disciplinary teams within the Hospital setting.
To manage statutory requirements under the Community Care Act, Mental Health Act and Chronically Sick & Disabled Act.

This is a fast paced team who's role is key within the hospital services to ensuring patients can be discharged on time and with the correct care provisions in place. Applicants must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and be confident in their assessment skills and putting care packages together with little notice.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Maintenance Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T11:26+00:00

My Client, an established 4 star hotel in South West London, are currently seeking a maintenance assistant to join the team. Job details are as follows:

The role of the Maintenance Assistant is to support the Chief Engineer/Maintenance Manager in maintaining the overall appearance and working order of the hotel. The Maintenance Assistant position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, carpentry, painting, Hotel equipments, Health & Safety, and tool usage.

The Ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting, be a good communicator and must have experience of working within Hotel maintenance, preferably within a 4/5 star setting. Also preferable are candidates with immediate availability.

The deadline is fast approaching for this role, so if you think you have what it takes and would like to work for a recognized Hotel brand, apply NOW by calling Liam O'Sullivan on 0207 2598721

Location: City of London
Salary: £17,300 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

URGENT - Interim Compliancy Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T11:11+00:00

My clients are looking for a Compliancy Officer to conduct compliance visits and quality inspections of their residential services for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism and challenging behaviour throughout Hampshire, West Sussex and Dorset.

Applicants will ideally be NVQ3/NVQ4/RMA/QCF-qualified or equivalent, with strong knowledge of best practice and CQC essential standards.

This role will be home-based, and will be for a minimum of 3 months.

If you would be interested in this urgent role, please apply with your CV to Mark Dacre at Service Care Solutions now!

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £15.00 - £15.50 ph Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Domiciliary Care Registered Manager - North London

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T10:59+00:00

My clients are looking for a Registered Care Manager to manage their large, well-established domiciliary care "superbranch" in North London, which provides care in the community to older people and vulnerable adults.

this role requires a seasoned Registered Care Manager with care qualifications such as an NVQ4, RMA or QCF Level 5 (or equivalent).

this branch was created by a merger of smaller branches, and provides care to several local authorities. You will be responsible for maintaining the branch's hours, and overseeing a very large staff team. You will take a lead on quality assurance and CQC inspections too.

This role requires someone who is motivated, methodical, and cool calm and collected! This is a busy office so this will be a busy job.

If you would be interested in this fantastic job opportunity (with excellent potential for career progression) please apply with your CV to Mark Dacre at Service Care Solutions now!

Location: North London
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pa Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T10:52+00:00

Registered Manager – Private Fostering Organisation
38,000 per annum
Hertfordshire - Hitchin
This well sought after fostering agency are looking for an Experience Registered Manager for their Busy But Friendly Team
The Main Job Duties will include:

Taking the lead responsibility in liaising with Local Authorities and taking part in contract agreements
Leading the recruitment for potential foster carers, formulating and implementing strategies for marketing
Overlooking Initial home visits to potential foster carers
Allocating Form F Assessments and monitoring progress and timescales
Regular liaising the Panel Chair and registered individual and plan on practice issues highlighted
Sole responsibility in approving potential foster carers subsequent to panel recommendations
Ensure that the welfare of Children placed with foster carers are safeguarded and promoted at all times

Candidates must have the following to be considered:

Must have NVQ L5 in Leadership.
Recognised and accredited Social Work Qualification
Proven knowledge of ofsted national minimum standards for fostering services and regulations

If you are interested in applying for the Qualified Social Work Job please send your formatted C.V in or alternatively please call me direct on 028 477 3660
Successful candidates will be called within 48 hours

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £38,000 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T10:24+00:00

My client is looking for a registered care manager who has come from a residential background and has had experience in managing nurses. This is a full time temporary position with the client looking to interview early next week.

The position has become available to due to the growth of the care home and the number of service users. This care home is located in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

The ideal candidate will have come from a residential background and have experience in domiciliary care and managing nurses.

If interested please respond by sending your up to date cv to or call and ask to speak to Ian on 0207 630 4403.

Location: South West London
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Qualified Social Worker - Children & Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T09:50+00:00

Senior Qualified Social Worker is required to work on the Safeguarding. Candidates must have relevant post-qualifying experience of undertaking core assessments, managing complex child protection cases and cases before the courts, including preparation of statements, reports, chronologies, care plans and giving verbal evidence. Also, experience of managing care planning processes and completion of paperwork for looked after children, including permanency plans for adoption. Needs to be able to manage a caseload and maintain up to date written and computerised records, cope with stress and prioritise work to meet timescales required. Needs to be able to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies.
Role is FULL-TIME. Duration approx 6 months, subject to review. Must be a car-driver.

If you are interested in this role or similar roles please contact Rob Murphy at Eden Brown on 0121 685 8707 or forward your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 ph Subject to Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Assistant Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T09:37+00:00

Assistant Team Manager .– Looked After Children £25.00 PER HOUR
Start 2012 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work JobS in
North London
This well established local authority in North London are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their busy Looked After Children’s Team on a temporary basis.

Responsible for your own Complex caseload, you will focus:

Specialising in Assessment and Care Management Of the Elderly Supervision of both Social Workers and Community Support Workers Management and allocation of work coming into the team Assisting community support workers with induction programmes and NVQ assessing Team Management in Team managers absence Taking part in various working groups including fair access to care services, vulnerable people, single assessment process and NHS change agent
GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Location: London
Salary: £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER Assessment and Investigation Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T09:36+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – Assessment and Investigation Team Newham £26 per hour

This well prestigious borough situated in East London are looking for a Determined Social Worker for there Fast Past Child Protection team

Main Duties will include:

Taking emergency cases, responding to emergency situations
Carrying out Overview assessments
Carrying out safe guarding adults investigations
Risk Assessments and devising care plans
Making decisions in an emergency situation and assisting clients to move into emergency temporary placements.
Carrying out emergency reviews and adjusting service in accordance to service user’s needs.
Carrying out adults safeguarding investigation and completing report according to the different levels (1-4) of adults safeguarding investigation procedures.
Make referrals to other departments or organisations to ensure the appropriate provision of service to meet the individual needs of service users.
Work a long side the Rapid Response Team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of service.
Devising carers contingency plans,
Setting up respite placements for carers break and carrying out risk assessments of both carers and clients.
Make Referrals to appropriate agencies to ensure service users individual needs are meet.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful candidates will be contacted within 48 hours

Location: London
Salary: £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Field Care Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T09:21+00:00

FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR WITHIN SOCIAL CARE
Field Care Supervisor - 5 days a week.
Colchester and Clacton On Sea.
£18k - £21k.
Currently operating in the UK and Ireland, this company has revolutionised the way care is delivered. This nationally recognised organisation has proven to be successful through the understanding of their customer's requirements.
A customer focused, experienced home care individual will be important to the monitoring of care staff ensuring they arrive on time at service users homes and that they deliver high quality care.
We are looking for a passionate and flexible individual with previous managerial/supervisory experience. You will have ideally, achieved a NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care. You must have excellent team leadership skills, be approachable, have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Successful implementation of this role will be rewarded with performance related bonuses as well as career development through company support and training.
Please contact Sonik Singh now on 02076304403 to apply for this position.

Location: Colchester
Salary: £19,000 - £22,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T09:14+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children and Families North London Area£24.50 per hour depending on Experience
Well-established local authority seeks a Qualified Social Worker with Strong Children and Families experience for immediate start.

Main job Duties to include, but not limited to:

Direct work with children and their families, foster carers and permanent alternative carers to ensure the best interests of children are met.
Contribute to the adequate protection of children from harm by assisting in the assessment of risk, and the delivery of support services
Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews
Children in Need assessments
Court Work
Attending Case Conferences
Manage any financial arrangements associated with allocated work
Ensure that Statutory and Professional requirements are met in line with Legislation and DoH Guidance, this including adherence to National Standards in Adoption, Foster Care, and Residential Care

GSCC registration and Enhanced CRB are required to be considered for this position.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work position through Hays Social Care, please contact Dan Harrison on 020 8477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful Candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

Location: London
Salary: £24.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Children in Need - Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T09:14+00:00

CHILDREN IN NEED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER REQUIRED!!
£25 - £27 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
CROYDON

My client is looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker for their CIN team. You will have previous experience within a long-term or LAC Team, and be able to ‘hit the ground running’.

You will be undertaking initial and core assessments, LAC reviews, and be involved in the preparation of court reports, and attending court.

We need someone with extensive experience in a long-term CP team; supervision experience is an advantage but not essential. You will be given the support you need within your role, but due to the nature of the team, you need to be able to work at a fast pace & have a full understanding of your job role.

To apply for this role you will need full GSCC registration and 5 years worth of satisfactory references.

To apply for this exciting CHILDREN IN NEED opportunity, please contact Dan Harrison on 020 8477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful candidates will be called with 48 hours

Location: London
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T09:13+00:00

Job Spec:

The registered Manager will have two main roles within the agency:

Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Fostering team.
Development the Agency further by recruiting a range of skilled Foster Carers.

Essential Requirements.

Recognized and accredited Social Work qualification.
Proven staff management experience and leadership skills including: Recruitment, Supervision, Monitoring, and Disciplinary
Proven knowledge of Ofsted, National Minimum Standards for Fostering services and Fostering Services Regulations.
Excellent Communication and Administrative skills.
Budgeting and financial control capabilities.
Ability to run the day-to-day practice and business aspects of the Fostering agency.
Negotiating and making placements with Local Authorities.
Strong leadership skills to implement the vision and strategy of the agency.
Have or be willing to complete NVQ Level 5 in Leadership.
Ability to review and monitor outcomes and make sound and safe decisions in all aspects of running the agency.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Leading recruitment for potential foster carers, formulating and implementing strategies for marketing.
Overlooking initial Home Visits to potential foster carers.
Allocating Form F Assessment and monitoring progress and timescales.
Responsibility for foster carers and staff training and development programme.
Ensure foster carers and staff members have copies of policies and procedures relevant to fostering service and monitoring of the implementation of these policies.
Regular Liaison with the Panel Chair and Registered Individual and plan on practice issues highlighted.

This is a full time position – 9am to 5pm.

Date for interviews are Friday 3 February 2012.

Location: London
Salary: £38,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Referral & Assessment - Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T09:13+00:00

Referral & Assessment - Qualified Social Worker
West London
Up to £27 per hour

My client, a local authority based in West London are looking for a very experienced Social Worker to join their team on a temporary basis. This contract will be for approx. 6 months, covering maternity leave.

In this busy Child Protection team, there is never a dull moment. You will always be challenged with different cases, and your skills and experience will be tested on a daily basis.

My client is looking to recruit experienced Social Workers to hold a complex caseload and provide advice and support to their colleagues. If you are already an experienced, or perhaps a Senior Social Worker, you will be given the chance to progress in your career and supervise other members of staff.

We need someone with extensive post-graduate experience in a Child Protection team, who is able to ‘hit the ground running’. You will be given the support you need within your role, but due to the nature of the team, you need to be able to work at a fast pace & have a full understanding of your job role.

To apply for this exciting Referral & Assessment opportunity, please contact Dan Harrison on 020 8477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful candidates will be called with 48 hours

Location: London
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Assessment and Family Support Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T07:26+00:00

Eden Brown Recruitment require a GSCC registered Qualified Social Worker to manage a caseload of service users requiring assessment of their needs, carry out assessments and investigations and co-ordinating care packages as necessary.

Job Purpose
Under the general supervision of a senior practitioner or team manager, to deliver an effective social work service to a specific group of service users in Essex. Key Accountabilities
„h Liaising and developing close working relationships with other professions and agencies to ensure service users receive services in accordance with assessed needs.
„h To provide emotional and practical support, advice, advocacy and counselling to service users and carers as required.
„h Participate in the duty rota system, as agreed.
„h Maintaining accurate records of intervention in a timely manner. „h To maintain up to date knowledge of current research, corporate standards, policies and procedures and of current legislation and regulations. „h To participate in the on-going development and training of the team, and the service area. Attending team meetings and sharing ideas and best practice. „h Preparing for and attending supervision meetings. Knowledge, Skills and Experience „h Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent. „h List A Qualifications ¡V Section 1 „h Ability to command the respect of colleagues. „h Genuine commitment to Equal Opportunities and Anti-discriminatory practice. „h Knowledge of procedures and good practice. „h An understanding of the process and purpose of supervision. „h Assessment of the needs of clients within a fieldwork or residential setting. „h Experience of working under pressure and being able to prioritise your workload demands in the face of competing pressures. „h Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team. „h Ability to, and commitment to working in partnership with clients and other agencies. „h Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. „h Ability to empathise with client¡¦s needs and to promote those needs sympathetically and persuasively. „h Ability to advocate on behalf of clients. „h Proven ability to meet timescales and deadlines for own workload. Assessment and recording skills. „h Understanding of the policies, procedures and knowledge of the Children Act 1989

Please apply today by sending your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Basildon
Salary: £216 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Team Leader (Care - Older People)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T23:48+00:00

Working in a residential care home for older people you will help each resident enjoy the highest possible quality of life. Leading a team of care assistants you will create and review care plans, administer medication and ensure that the home delivers an excellent person centred approach.

The Salvation Army’s believes that all people have unique and absolute value regardless of their age, cognitive or physical ability

Do you share our commitment to?

Treating all older people with respect and dignity
Equal Opportunities
Staff development and learning
Providing high quality , person centred care

As Team Leader (Care – Older People) can you?

Help each resident enjoy the highest possible quality of life, surrounded by love, friendship and support within a Christian environment
Ensure the Home delivers excellent person centred care
Provide leadership to the care assistants within your team

As Team Leader (Care – Older People) do you have you experience of?

Person centred care for older people including those living with dementia
The administration of medication
Creating and reviewing care plans
End of life care
An appropriate Social Care or Nursing Qualification achieved equivalent to or working towards NVQ 3 / equivalent QCF award.

These positions are 35 hrs per week.

We offer 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and a contributory pension.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced CRB /PVG clearance, satisfactory reference and eligibility to work in the UK.

For an application pack, pleae click on the link below

or alternatively contact the HR Department on 0207 367 4748 or email recruitment[@]salvationarmy.org.uk CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 6th February 2012

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £15,397 - £17,963 pa Depending on Location
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 06/02/2012

Team Leader (Care - Older People)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T23:48+00:00

The Salvation Army’s believes that all people have unique and absolute value regardless of their age, cognitive or physical ability

Do you share our commitment to?

Treating all older people with respect and dignity
Equal Opportunities
Staff development and learning
Providing high quality , person centred care

As Team Leader (Care – Older People) can you?

Help each resident enjoy the highest possible quality of life, surrounded by love, friendship and support within a Christian environment
Ensure the Home delivers excellent person centred care
Provide leadership to the care assistants within your team

As Team Leader (Care – Older People) do you have you experience of?

Person centred care for older people including those living with dementia
The administration of medication
Creating and reviewing care plans
End of life care
An appropriate Social Care or Nursing Qualification achieved equivalent to or working towards NVQ 3 / equivalent QCF award.

These positions are 35 hrs per week.

We offer 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and a contributory pension.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced CRB /PVG clearance, satisfactory reference and eligibility to work in the UK.

For an application pack, pleae click on the link below

or alternatively contact the HR Department on 0207 367 4748 or email recruitment[@]salvationarmy.org.uk CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 6th February 2012

Site Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T18:07+00:00

SITE ENGINEER JOB - NORTH WALES, SNOWDONIA...

My Client is looking for an experienced Site Engineer for an ongoing project in Snowdonia, North Wales. You must be an experienced Site Engineer and have experience working on Public Realm projects - Including; Paving, Drainage and RC works. You must also be familiar with / and using General Quality Management Systems and Quality Control.

You will be required to set-out using an EDM and Dumpy Level and must hold a valid CSCS card.

You must also be a FLUENT WELSH SPEAKER and live within the North Wales area.

This will be an ongoing project for approx 6 months....

Location: Gwynedd
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Childrens Social Worker - Long Term

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T18:01+00:00

Children's Long Term Care Social Worker - Nottinghamshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Children's Long Term Care Social Worker for a Team within Nottinghamshire.

The role of Children's Long Term Care Social Worker is a key part of Children's Services, providing ongoing support, guidance and review of children's/families cases. Caseloads include court work, core assessments, review of looked after children, child protection, reviews of foster placements, monitoring child / family progress etc, advocating on behalf of the child etc. This role involves dealing with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds and a non-judgemental approach is key to safeguarding the interests of the child at all time.

Ideal candidates will have 3 years post qualifying experience within a Long Term Team. This role is initially for 3 months though likely to be extended for good applicants.

All applicants must have the following to be considered for the role of Children's Long Term Care Social Worker:

Professional Qualification in Social Work (MA, BA, Dipsw etc)
Full GSCC registration
Experience within Children's Social Work

This position is paying £28 - £32 per hour depending on experience

To apply for this role please send your CV via this website for attention of Carly Moore (email address removed)

What are we offering!
We are offering long term contracts for 6+ months within stable teams, opportunities for growth and development, excellent pay rates for both LTD and PAYE workers, personal service from your consultant, free CRB.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £28.00 - £32.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Months

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T17:56+00:00

Tenant Liaison Officer job in Swansea...

The successful candidate will work as part of a team delivering a kitchen and bathroom replacement contract in Swansea. Reporting directly to the site manager for the contract responsibilities of the role will include liaising with tenants to schedule improvement works, dealing with enquiries and complaints from tenants, working in partnership with representatives of the housing association, liaising with site management staff and operatives and completing relevant paperwork. The post is twenty hours a week, Monday to Friday, four hours per day. Due to travel involved within the role and the fact the some of the tenants are considered to be vulnerable the successful candidate will have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

Location: Swansea
Salary: £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Children with Disabilities Senior Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T17:44+00:00

Eden Brown currently has an opportunity for a Social Worker for Children with Disabilities.

You must have a minimum of 2 years experience in this field of work.

It is essential all candidates have:

Professional Qualification in Social Work (MA, BA, Dipsw etc)
Full GSCC Registration
Experience within Children's Services
IT literate
Full Driving License with access to a car

To discuss these roles or any other Qualified Social Worker vacancies in the Yorkshire area, please call James Robinson on 0113 3940133 or alternatively, please email your CV to (email address removed)

In return, Eden Brown will offer:

Competitive Pay Rates both LTD and PAYE
Free CRB
Dedicated Consultant
No false promises!!

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £25.00 pa Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks

Substance Misuse Specialist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T17:39+00:00

My client is currently recruiting for a specialist substance misuse worker. The successful candidate must have experience in a tier 3 substance misuse service.

As a substance misuse worker you will be required to manage a caseload of complex clients. You will conduct assessments, hold regular key working sessions and continually carry out risk assessments. You will work towards the objective of reducing a client’s dependency and achieve this through the delivery of therapeutic interventions. You must have experience delivering cognitive behavior therapy and using motivational interviewing as a tool in you key working sessions. Experience working with subutex and methadone in a prescribing environment is preferable but not desirable.

If you meet the above criteria and you are interested in this position, please send your CV to (email address removed)

Location: London
Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 ph Depending on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T17:12+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Leaving Care
North London
£ 25.00 Per hour This well established authority are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker for their Busy but friendly Leaving Care Team Candidates will be expected to:Manage a complex caseload and provide a support and advisory services to young people between ages 16-24
Manage accurate and up to date records
Working within the framework legislation
Contribute to team planning development
Establish and maintain arrangements for the effect procurement of External placements for Looked after Children, maintaining an oversight of the cost of individual placements
Charing Meeting, where appropriate under direction of a Team Manager for the service users and less experienced staff
Identify the needs and abilities of Young people

GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format
Successful Candidates will be called within 48 Hours

Location: City of London
Salary: £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T17:12+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Community Mental Health
North London
£28.00 PER HOUR This well-established local authority in North London are looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker for their Busy Mental Health Team. This Currently role is for 4 Days a week Candidates will be expected to:

Carrying a complex Caseload of 25
Assess individual client needs, evaluate action required, negotiate for and co-ordinate the application of resources and monitor the outcomes to meet the needs of the individual concerned in order to maintain or adapt to a more normal lifestyle
Assess the needs of the allocated individuals in order to establish and monitor their care needs, develop Individual Service Plans through the Care Program Approach and processes to meet these needs, in consultation with service users and their carers
Negotiate for, commission and monitor appropriate resources to meet individual service plans within allocated budgets
Monitor client progress against individual service plans, negotiating amendments so that the client’s changing needs continue to be met
Ensure accurate records, in both computer (EPEX) and written forms, are kept relating to individual clients adhering to Trust confidentiality policy
Provide information, advice, counselling, support and guidance to both service users and their carers

GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required
To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format
Successful candidates will be called with 48 hours

Location: City of London
Salary: £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Qualified Social Worker MOD Devon

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T17:10+00:00

Social Worker required for work within the MOD in the Plymouth area in Devon.

GENERAL

To be conversant with Service and civilian legislation/regulations relevant to the protection, well being, morale, and living conditions of personnel and their families; and to apply these within an equal opportunity and anti-oppressive practice.
Undertake out of hours duties (as a civilian volunteer).
Undertake briefings/presentations as required in order to raise NPFS/RMW profile and awareness.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records iaw NPFS/RMW Policies, Procedures and Standards, and local Standing Orders.
Plan work, and manage resources (including use of own time) in an efficient and effective manner.
Ensure security of NPFS/RMW files, records, monies, office and other physical resources.
Perform such other related tasks as may, from time-to-time, be required by NPFS/RMW management.

PRO-ACTIVE:

Identify service-wide, community and individual needs, risks, potentially contentious issues and advise the designated TM/PS/Area Management Team (AMT) accordingly.
Identify shortfall in service provision with proposals for resolution/solutions and advise AMT accordingly through the TM and/or PS.
Foster productive working relationships with military and civilian internal and external agencies and organisations.
Engage as part of the Community team in community initiatives, as identified and agreed.
Identify and report concerns about the safety of children and adults in accordance with the Safeguarding Children and Adults policies and procedures for the area in which the child lives and in accordance with NPFS policies.
Ensure mandatory training is in date, including Safeguarding Children training appropriate to this role.

REACTIVE: Work within the Locality Planning Process in order to:

Manage a caseload commensurate with qualifications, competence and experience.
Undertake the role of Visiting Officer as defined in regulations for the families of service personnel killed or seriously injured.
Conduct enquiries, carryout professional and concise assessments in consultation with management on the requirement for compassionate action, child protection, risk of self harm and other casework matters.
Work in partnership with service user to:
- Assess need, risk, abuse, or failure to protect.- Agree relevant work/action plan with Service User ensuring these are incorporated in case notes.- Negotiate and plan responses to appropriate personnel and/or agencies.- Develop packages of care, support, and protection.- Review progress iaw Case File Management PPS.
Requirements:

Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience within the relative team.
GSCC
Current enhanced CRB (within last 12mths)
Recognised social work qualification
Ideally a driver with access to own car
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £24.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 9 Months

Qualified Social Worker, Adult Care Management

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T16:59+00:00

We are looking to fill a temporary post for a qualified social worker on an older person's team in the Dundee area, working in the community to assess care packages for the elderly in their own homes.

Contract length until 31/3/12 with a possibility of an extension.

Can consider 4 days pw if working a compressed week.

Location: Dundee/Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Home Manager Huddersfield

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T16:44+00:00

Home Manager Huddersfield

We are currently recruiting for an exciting new role with an established care organisation based in West Yorkshire. They pride themselves on providing high quality care within nursing, residential, respite and mental health services.

The home is based in a fantastic location and provides care on a long term or respite basis.

Objective

To take responsibility as registered manager to manage the home in a way which complies with all company policies and procedures
To meet the requirements of the national minimum standards and all other regulations
Maintain a quality of care, which earns and maintains a reputation for quality and excellence

The Person

Prior experience of working in a health care and /or personal care environment
Prior experience of working in a supervisor or junior management position
Knowledge and understanding of the Care Standards act
Skills in recruitment and retention of staff
Skills and commitment to staff training and development
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to lead, supervise and motivate staff
Use of own car
Full clean driving licence
Ability to provide _on call_ service from home
Punctual and reliable

Ideally you will have NVQ 4 or Registered Managers award however strong experience will also be taken into account.

For further information about this position please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Huddersfield
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Social Worker - Care Management

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T15:20+00:00

Experienced Child Protection Social Workers required for numerous posts in the East Midlands.

These roles are locum but have the opportunity to go permanent also.

Ideal candidates must have at least 3 years experience in child protection, and have experience of permanency, looked after children and court work.

Candidates must be registered with the GSCC and have a current CRB check. A driving licence and access to a car is essential due to the rural locations within some authorities.

For further information or to apply, please call Jo Allcott on 0121 685 8700 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Midlands
Salary: £25.00 - £35.00 ph Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Reg Manager & Assistant - Children's Residential

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T15:01+00:00

You will require knowledge of Ofsted inspection requirements, supervising a large staff team and be on top of all current legislation relating to looked after children. In return, the company offers excellent salary package and career development opportunities due to recent expansion in the area.

For more information about this and other vacancies in residential care for children & young people across the UK, please contact Rachel Davis for an informal discussion, or forward a copy of your current CV by email.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: Kent
Salary: £22,000 - £34,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Registered Manager Fostering - Hertfordshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T14:47+00:00

Leading recruitment for potential foster carers, formulating and implementing

strategies for marketing

Overlooking Initial Home Visits to potential foster carers

Allocating Form F Assessment and monitoring progress and timescales

Responsibility for foster carers and staff training and development

programme

Ensure foster carers and staff members have copies of policies and

procedures relevant to fostering service and monitoring of the

implementation of these policies

Regular liaison with the Panel Chair and Registered Individual and plan on

practice issues highlighted

Sole responsibility in approving/not approving potential foster carers

subsequent to Panel recommendations

Formulating and implementing a system for reporting and dealing with

performance

Ensure records of staff, foster carers and children/young people are up-todate

PLEASE CALL DAVID ON 01423 790364 FULL DETAILS

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £15.00 - £30.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Temp to Perm

Senior Social Worker - Intake and Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T14:39+00:00

Senior Social Worker – Intake & Assessment Team

We require a Senior Social Worker to work within an Intake and Assessment Team in South Wales. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £26 per hour.

Duties Include –
• Completing Initial and Core Assessments
• Implementing child protection and care plans
• Initiating and completion of Sec 47 enquiries
• Pre-birth and Pre-Adoption Assessments

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Practitioner - Family Support and Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T13:58+00:00

Senior Practitioner - Family Support and Child Protection - Luton - £32 to £34 Ltd per hour

Ongoing contract available for a Qualified Social Worker who has previous experience of working at Senior Practitioner level within a child protection team.
Candidates must have experience of court proceedings and producing case conference reports. Management experience is also desirable.
Applicants are required to be registered with the GSCC and be car owner-drivers.

All of our social care contractors are fully supported by a dedicated and experienced consultant from registration, through to placement and throughout each and every contract. We are based in a local office in Milton Keynes, pay for enhanced CRB charges and are fully committed to Continuous Professional Development with respect to GSCC registration.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Luton
Salary: £32.00 - £34.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Homeless Persons Officer (West London)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T11:27+00:00

Understanding
Individual needed for a challenging role as a homeless persons officer working for a West London Borough. This is a temporary local authority position starting on a 3 month contract and therefore requires candidates with specific experience able to carry out the job with little training or development. Candidates should have experience of dealing with clients threatened with homelessness and experience of negotiating with landlords. This is a very demanding role and the candidate will need to hit the ground running from the outset.

Job Description

To provide a housing advice and casework service, to private sector tenants, those threatened with homelessness.
To promote housing sector options available to prevent homelessness and assess the entitlements of single homeless people and to give statutory advice and assistance.
To improve housing standards and help residents pursue legal rights in respect of their accommodation and to participate in outreach work such as advice surgeries to help people.

Person Specification

Local authority and homelessness advice experience will increase your chances of a successful application. Candidates must be able to provide a high level of customer service to housing and homelessness applicants and be organized to ensure casework targets and deadlines are met. Candidates should have comprehensive knowledge of relevant current legislation, including: the administration of Justice Act 1970, the Rent act 1977, the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, the Landlord and Tenant Acts 1985 & 1987; the Environmental Protection Act 1990; the Housing acts of 1985, 1988, 1996 & 2004; the Common hold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
A Good understanding of the Housing Act 1996, Part VII as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002 and the ability to assess applications under this Act from single, prima facie non-priority applicants. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write decision letters and speak to landlords and to explain legal matters to customers. Ability to offer general advice about housing rights, entitlements, and access to housing in different sectors.

Please note: Consider your application to be unsuccessful if you haven’t had any contact in 2 weeks. Seeking candidates with experience leasehold, tenancy, service charge, major works, housing & estate management, neighbourhood management, lettings, voids, decanting, income collection, rent arrears, housing options and advice. Please call to find out about these other jobs.

Location: London
Salary: £11.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Theatre Transformation Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T11:18+00:00

THEATRE TRANSFORMATION MANAGER
Operating Theatres
Neurosurgery
North West
Band 8a
£38,800-£46,600

Hays Healthcare are currently working with Teaching Hospital NHS Trust which is the centre of excellence for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a range of neurological conditions such as epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and head injuries.

The Trust provides a comprehensive Pain Management service to help people suffering with longstanding pain and has a comprehensive range of services to include: neurology, neurosurgery, pain management, rehabilitation and specialist diagnostic services.
This is a demanding post that will challenge your innovation and skills, to develop an efficient operational model for the delivery of the highest standards of patient care and services.

You must have;
BSc or Masters Degree in Nursing or health related field
Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Professions Council (HPC).
Mentor / Teaching qualification or equivalent
Significant experience in managing a suite of theatres and a strong working knowledge of patient flow and managing theatre allocation to meet service change and demand
Experience working at a senior level for at least 5 years - both leading and developing a team
Demonstrable experience of achieving changed clinical practice and improving services to increase quality and effectiveness
Demonstrable experience of involvement in Clinical Governance
Ability to flex between operational demands and taking a strategic overview as and when required
Divisional Management team and fellow clinicians, managers and speciality leads – including influencing clinical changes and practices where appropriate
Ability to critically analyse data and interpret trends

To have a no confidential discussion please contact Satinder Rupal or Shane Anthony on 0207 2598788 or 0208 477 3636 or simply submit your CV via the job advert.

Location: North West
Salary: £38,800 - £46,600 pa PLUS OTHER BENEFITS
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: PERMANENT

QSW Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T11:10+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Children's with Disabilities - South Yorkshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Children with Disabilities team in the South Yorkshire area.

Working within the Children with Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To be responsible for the day to day interpretation and implementation of statutory and departmental policy in the provision of casework and, if appropriate, group work or other social work services to individuals, families and other groups.
To be responsible for the negotiation and allocation of appropriate service provision to clients and their families; through the determination of service provision contracts with providers, ensuring that the complex needs of users are met, providing value for money.
To ensure the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care and the monitoring of service contracts, in partnership with the users / carers and advocates.
To work closely with other Departments, and statutory and independent agencies to meet the complex needs of users and their carers within the community.
To provide an effective social work service at individual client level by ensuring the use of appropriate resources from the Council, and statutory and independent agencies.
To attend child protection conferences, reviews and Court as the Council representative as appropriate. Write complex reports and undertake all administrative duties related to the social work function.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the South Yorkshire area please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2373 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £19.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Field Care Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T10:04+00:00

FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR WITHIN SOCIAL CARE

Field Care Supervisor - 5 days a week.
Basildon
£19k - £22k.

A customer focused, experienced home care individual will be important to the monitoring of care staff ensuring they arrive on time at service users homes and that they deliver high quality care.

We are looking for a passionate and flexible individual with previous managerial/supervisory experience. You will have ideally, achieved a NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care. You must have excellent team leadership skills, be approachable, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Successful implementation of this role will be rewarded with performance related bonuses as well as career development through company support and training.

Please contact Sonik Singh now on 02076304403 to apply for this position.

Location: Basildon
Salary: £19,000 - £22,000 pa Performance Related Bonus
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Strategy & Performance Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T09:45+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Strategy & Performance Manager to work for a local council in the Northampton region on a temporary basis.

The role will be to manage the Housing Strategy and Policy Development and the Housing Performance Teams, focusing on embedding continuous improvement throughout the housing service. You will be required to provide high level strategic advice to the Director, Head of Service and the Council on all aspects of housing strategy and policy development, including responding to legislative changes, government initiatives, surveys and preparation of policy and strategy briefings.

The ideal candidate will need to be educated to degree level or equivalent and have a housing related professional or academic qualification and have experience of working in a management role. You will have proven experience in housing policy and strategy, up to date knowledge of policy developments and housing modern strategies and have proven experience in performance management and improvement.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please send your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Housing Solutions Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T09:29+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Manager to work for a local council in the Northampton region on a temporary basis.

As a member of the strategic Housing Management Team, you will be contributing to the joint management of the housing service and to continuous improvement thereafter towards being one of the best strategic housing services in the country. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a proactive & effective Housing Advice and Options Service which ensures the Council meets its responsibilities under the Homelessness Acts, meets central government targets for the reduction in temporary accommodation, promotes prevention of homelessness and maintains the housing register and allocations system including Choice Based Lettings.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering Housing related Support in a Management Capacity, Have up to date knowledge of policy issues relating to Housing Needs and Support and an understanding of Homelessness legislation. You will also have strong people management, leadership and budget management skills and experience of Project Management.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please send your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T09:24+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Practice Consultant
Children With Disabilities -West London- £28.00 PER HOUR This well established local authority is looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Practice Consultant for their busy but friendly Children With Disabilities Team.
Candidates will be expected to:

Provide Supervision to a team of Social Work staff involved in assessments and care management functions
Supervise, Appraise staff performance and produce performance development plans
Manage and review the duty system
Chair and attend meeting such as Case conferences, LAC reviews, integrated children’s panels
Manage project specific to the disability services as required and develop the operational processes

GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.
To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format
Successful Candidates will be called within 48 Hours

Location: City of London
Salary: £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6month

Qualified Social Worker - Chidren and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T08:27+00:00

We require 3 Level 3 Social Workers for a busy frontline service children & Families Team in West Yorkshire.
Candidates would need to have the following:-

Be able to apply yourself to court work
Be experienced at working with IT systems
Be GSCC Registered
Have an up to date CRB check.
Be a car driver, with own vehicle

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T08:27+00:00

Qualified social workers needed in various areas of Scotland to undertake full time (35 hours pw) locum contracts - carrying out generic children and families duties including assessments, reports, short-term, long-term, court work, duty work etc.

To apply for this role you MUST be a qualified social worker with full SSSC registration.

Location: Dundee
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T08:27+00:00

To apply for this role you MUST be a qualified social worker with full SSSC registration.

Location: Argyll and Bute
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker, Adult Care Management

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T08:27+00:00

Qualified social worker with SSSC registration needed to take up a full time, temporary post in Eastern Scotland working on a generic adult care management team for adults aged 18-65.

Service users may have a learning or physical disability or a mental health illness

Applicants will need to have experience in assessments, care management, report writing etc.

Location: Fife
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Forensic Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T18:15+00:00

Senior Forensic Social Worker - Permanent - Bucks - Salary negotiable dependant on experience

A specialised medium and low secure hospital in Buckinghamshire is currently recruiting for a Senior Forensic Social Worker to join their social work team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health and/or Adults Social Worker who genuinely wants to work Specialist Forensic Services.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T17:39+00:00

Senior Social Worker – Access to Resource Team North London
£25per Hour

This well-established local authority Based in North London are Looking for an Experienced Social Workers for their Busy but friendly Access to resources team
Candidates will be expected

Supervise up to 2 unqualified placement officers and a business support officer.
Supervising duty on a rota basis.
Identifying suitable placements for children and young people who include identifying Semi-independent accommodation, IFA and residential children’s homes.
Providing advice to social workers regarding children’s placements.
Gate keeping referrals and care plans

Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of placement and fostering regulations and a back ground of children protection
Previous experience of supervising staff To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful Candidates will be called Within 24 Hours
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: City of London
Salary: £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T17:38+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Hospital
Islington £22.00 PER HOUR This well-established local authority in North London are looking for a dedicated, Social Worker to join their busy Hospital Team
Responsible for your own Complex caseload, you will:

Make appropriate assessments of individual’s social care needs, within specified time limits and in collaboration with health and other relevant agencies, taking into consideration the wishes of individuals and their carers
Liaise with other specialists and agencies as necessary and enable them to be involved in and make contributions to the assessment process.
Undertake timely and safe discharge of elderly service users
Arranging direct payments
Personalised budgets
Managing safeguarding issues and dealing with complex casework.
Candidates should be fully aware of all relevant legislation including the Delayed Discharge Act, Community Care Act, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format
Successful Candidates will be called with 48 Hours

Location: City of London
Salary: £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Training and Service Development Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T17:14+00:00

Training and Service Development Officer West Yorkshire

We are currently recruiting for a large care provider based in the West Yorkshire area. They are a family run company with a great ethos and passion for what they do.

They are currently recruiting for a Training and Service Development Officer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have clinical background with additional qualifications in training. You will be required to plan and run training across a number of sites so a car driver is essential.

You will need to possess an excellent working knowledge of health and social care legislation and be fully aware of the compliance requirements for organisations such as the CQC.

This is s great opportunity to join an established and growing care organisation and be recognised with an excellent salary/

For further information please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bradford
Salary: £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Branch Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T17:14+00:00

REGISTERED DOMICILIARY BRANCH MANAGER REQUIRED FOR SHROPSHIRE AREA

Permanent Domiciliary Branch Manager Role paying up to £26,000

An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Domiciliary Care Manager to pick up a well established domiciliary business in and around the Shropshire area.

As the Domiciliary Care Manager you will be required to assist in the development of this service providing care and support to older people in their own homes. You will work closely with the service users in creating person specific care plans that ensure they are provided with care and support that matches their needs. You will also recruit, train and manage a team of Care Workers to ensure that the care they provide exceeds CQC and organisational requirements.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will need to have a minimum of NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care or the Registered Manager's Award (RMA) or Leadership Management Certificate (LMC) in addition to knowledge of providing Domiciliary Care for Older People. Candidates with experience of Residential Management will be considered. In return you will receive a market leading basic salary plus additional benefits.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Shropshire
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Supervising Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T16:48+00:00

Eden Brown are currently working on an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Social Worker to join a Family Placement Service in Hull. This position is a Fixed Term Contract of Six Months and there is a possibility that it will be extended.

The purpose of the role is to promote and support the welfare of children and young people placed within the care of the Placement Service, whilst working closely with other members of the Family Placement Service and other agencies, in order to support the foster carers to maintain positive placements within the relevant framework.

In order to be considered for this post you must be registered with the GSCC. The successful candidate will also be qualified to the C.Q.S.W. or DipSW level and will have extensive knowledge of and experience in supporting foster carers (2 years minimum experience).

Candidates must also have a good working knowledge of:-

of a Child Care Setting.
of Child Care Law, including relevant fostering experience.
of Child Protection issues, in particular their relation to foster care.
knowledge and experience of foster care practice.
of Fostering Regulations 2002.

If you feel your knowledge and experience meets with the above, please contact Rebecca Allinson at our Leeds office for an informal and confidential discussion.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Kingston Upon Hull
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 15/02/2012
Duration: 6 Months

Area Operations Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T16:47+00:00

My client is one of the UK’s leading charity for people with a learning disability, they support people with severe learning disabilities. You will be required to Lead a dedicated team of Service Managers and Team Leaders, you’ll ensure that the services reach the highest possible standards of quality and cost effectiveness – in this way

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £36,101 - £36,259 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Health & Safety Trainer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T16:28+00:00

Health And Safety Trainer - Based Greater Manchester - Permanent Position - Salary £26,744

ESSENTIAL experience required:

KNOWLEDGE of current health and safety legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice

TRAINING - Proven track record of developing and delivering health and safety training

Excellent PRESENTATION SKILLS - we are looking for someone with innovative ideas on this front as the presentation part of this role is absolutely key, we are looking for someone who has new ideas that they would be able to show us (a 15 minute presentation would be required at interview, without the use of Powerpoint)

Experience of customer service

Experience of the complete training cycle – design, delivery and evaluation

Excellent oral and written communications

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience of working within the housing, construction or facilities management industries

Experience of auditing against either HS(G)65 or OHSAS18001 safety management systems

Other:

Driving Licence required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,744 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Worker Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T15:58+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Looked After Children

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Looked after Children Team in Slough. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £27 per hour.

Duties include-

Managing caseloads.
Co-working complex cases.
Section 47 investigations.
Duty covers.
Attending management meetings.
Care planning and reviews.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have a minimum 2 years Post qualifying experience in Children Services and hold an in-date CRB.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Slough
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Children's Family Support Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T15:56+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Family Support Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Children’s Family Support Team in Bedfordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £27 per hour.

Duties Include -

Chairing Meetings.
Completing Assessments.
Dealing with multiple agencies.
The post holder, with supervision, will manage a caseload undertaking the task of initial and core assessments, undertaking Sec.47 Investigations, child protection care proceedings and care planning.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Tom Loomes, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager - Fostering

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T15:35+00:00

We are currently working in partnership with a large Unitary authority in Berkshire that have an immediate rerquirement for a Team Manager in their Fostering division.

The Team Manager in Berkshire will oversee a team of specialist Social Workers, ATMs and Supervising Social Workers.

The Team Manager in Berkshire must have a strong management background ideally in Fostering or Adoption.

The Team Manager in Berkshire will enjoy an ongoing contract until July with a forward thinking Unitary authority.

Why work for Hays Social Care?

The Team Manager in Berkshire will enjoy an ongoing contract with the potential of an extension and all the benefits of the Hays Healthclub:

Access to specialist training
A £250 referral reward for each QSW that they refer to us who works 250 hours
Three months free BASW membership
Your contract will be managed by one specialist social work consultant locally
You will benefit from working with a local social work specialist agency Our Temp of the month award which goes to the worker who goes above and beyond the call of dutyYou can read full terms and conditions on our website (link removed) />

If you would like to apply for this Team Manager position in Berkshire please contact Mark Stevens from Hays Social Care directly on 02380 632 990 or email your C.V.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £35.00 - £42.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T15:33+00:00

Our client requires a Deputy Manager for a large care home based in Norfolk which provide nursing care for elderly individuals with dementia.

Duties:

. Assist the Home Manager with staff rotas.

Supervise records of attendance, absence and relief coverage as required by the Home Manager.

Supervise the delegation of residents care plans, evaluate and organise care according to established policies.

Supervise all care activities and promote best practice in care.

Liaise with residents’ relatives and maintain good rapport with them.

Liaise and maintain good relationships with other professional working groups.

. Supervise the scheduling of assignments so as to be consistent with all staff members education, training and experience.

. Stimulates interest and attitudes in personnel to develop understanding of residents and encourage health and restorative care.

. Be involved in organising and assisting with orientation and staff training.

. Give guidance to personnel as needed, evaluate performance, discuss progress and needs for improvement and prepare evaluations with the Home Manager.

. Attend staff meetings and conferences as requested.

Assure that establishment care policies and procedures are being implemented.

Notifies the Home Manager and attending Doctor of any untoward changes in residents conditions.

Supervise the maintenance of the residents daily record to assure accuracy in documentation.

Visit each resident in his/her area daily and make daily, assessments of their needs.

Supervises drug rounds and maintains accurate drug records, especially controlled drugs

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £28.00 - £31.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Worker Fostering Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T15:09+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Fostering Team

Our client has a vacancy for a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Fostering Team as a Team Manager in Berkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate will be £40per hour.

Duties Include –

Managing case loads and Timescales.
Carrying out supervision on a regular basis.
Supporting foster carers.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have post qualifying experience within a Fostering Social Services department.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £38.00 - £40.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Fostering Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T15:05+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Fostering Team

Our client has a vacancy for a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Fostering Team as a Assisting Team Manager in Berkshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate will be £35 per hour.

Duties Include –

Managing case loads and Timescales.
Carrying out supervision on a regular basis.
Supporting foster carers.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have post qualifying experience within a Fostering Social Services department.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £33.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Service Charge and Leasehold Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T14:49+00:00

Service Charge and Leasehold Manager
£28,300.00 per annum
Interim (11 month contract)
Nottingham

Our client is a National Housing Provider, who are currently seeking an Interim Service Charge and Leasehold Team Manager to lead and manager the team to deliver a professional service where meeting targets and continuous improvement ensure the aims of the business plan.

The role is aimed to assist the Income Manager and Head of Income Services in developing the service, seeking out best practice and implement improvements. Develop, manage and lead the Service Charge and Leasehold Team which is responsible for the efficient calculation and administration of service charges, management fees and ground rents etc which are collectable from tenants, leaseholders, landlords and other agencies.

It is essential for the success post holder to obtain the following:

Significant experience in the total management of service charges on mixed tenure estates including privately owned flats.
Service Charge and Leasehold management experience at a senior level and a track record of operating within a change and performance management environment
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the relevance of leases, agreements, case law and legislation to the calculation of service charges particularly with regards to major works.
Excellent numeric skills and effective ability to interpret statistical reports
Ability to design practical management arrangements that cross departments in a multi-functional organisation.
Ability to think conceptually about problematic service issues and to propose pragmatic working solutions to resolve conflicts
Ability to practically annotate legal documents (such as statutes, works contracts and leases).
Ability to effectively communicate complex issues to a variety of both lay and technical audiences.
Ability to draft formal reports on any relevant issue for the Board or its Committees.
Willingness to work out of hours as required

If you have the experience defined above, then please email your CV directly to Phil Stock at (email address removed) or call (0121) 685 8713.

The deadline for applications is 2:00pm on Wednesday 25th January, 2012.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £28,300 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 11 Months

Supported Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T14:41+00:00

Eden Brown are recruiting on behalf of a social housing client for an experienced Housing Officer covering sickness working across Merseyside

The day to day responsibilities will include:

Managing an area of properties that includes providing support to vulnerable tenants
Assessing the needs
Devising support plans
Dealing with voids

Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have a 'sound knowledge' of Supporting People

An Enhanced CRB Disclosure dated within the last 12 months and access to your own transport is also required

Please apply now to avoid disappointment

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £13.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks

Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T14:33+00:00

Care Manager required for Learning Disabilities team.

We are undertaking a project to review out of county residential commissioned placements for adults with a learning disability.

The locums will need to have had at least 1 yrs post qualification experience, experience of using swift client record systems, be a car driver, and experience of reviewing LD residential placements.

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of working within a learning disabilities team in a local authority setting

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £23.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Children's Referral and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T14:22+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children's Referral and Assessment

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children's Referral and Assessment Team in Hampshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £27 Ltd per Hour.

Duties Include –

The successful candidate must have experience in child protection and completing Initial Assessments.
Candidates need to be good at prioritising and have a track record of completing work within statutory timescales.
Candidates need to be a good team player with lots of energy and motivation.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Robin King, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Home Manager (RGN)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T14:22+00:00

This client organisation group manages over 62000, accommodations, which includes sheltered & supported, care homes throughout the UK.

As one of the leading care providers, their reputation is based on delivering high quality nursing and residential cares, to a wide range of client groups including elderly, young adults and children.

They have numerous opportunities for home manager in the South West. As the Home Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a commercially viable quality service which meets will all the CQC legislative & organisational requirements.

Successful applicants will need to possess a proven track record within a senior management position, with experience of financial preparation & control, implementing current legislation and registration requirements, policy & procedures and contribute to the development, implementation & evaluations of strategies and plans.

Applicants will need to hold current RGN status, and have held similar positions, salary for this position is £40k pa plus benefits

Location: Somerset
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T14:20+00:00

Location: Watford
Salary: £18,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T14:09+00:00

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Hertfordshire - £25 to £28 Ltd per hour

Ongoing contract available for a GSCC registered Social Worker who has post-qualifying experience of working within a Children with Disabilities team.
This role is based within Hertfordshire's Children with Disability team west in Hemel Hempstead.

Applicants must be car owner-drivers.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job Adult's Locality Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T11:35+00:00

Social Work Job –Adult’s Locality Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult’s Locality Team in Gloucestershire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £28 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

Engaging in a structured discussion with those making initial enquiry of the service and evaluating any information given.
Applying service aces criteria to make a judgement on whether a referral is appropriate.
Giving information, advice and/ or signposting to other services.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £26.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Electrical Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T11:30+00:00

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR - DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS, SOCIAL HOUSING - NORTH WALES

My client is a national social housing maintenance contractor and are looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join their team.

Based from Holyhead - North Wales - the contract is due to run until October 2012 and will be supervising Electrical Installations across the Anglesey region. The work consists of electrical re-wires to occupied residential properties across the area.
To be considered for this position you must be qualified and accredited to sign off Electrical Installations under NICEIC. You must have worked within a similar capacity previously and must have experience working on domestic installs and re-wires on occupied premises.

You must have a minimum of 17th Ed and hold the Part 'P' qualification.You will ideally hold a valid CSCS card and be from the North Wales area.

You will be competent, diligent and professional and hold the technical ability and experience required to carry this position on.
If you think this is you, please apply immediately....

Location: Isle of Anglesey
Salary: £110 - £120 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Hospital Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T11:18+00:00

Hospital Social Worker required immediately.

To support elderly, frail people to stay out of hospital.
The post will primarily involve assessing, commissioning and reviewing Enablement packages in an integrated health and social care set up called Intermediate Care
Safeguarding
Working with vulnerable people

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of relevant legislation - NHS and Community Care Act

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North London
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-22T13:31+00:00

This particular Service provides 24 hour support for adults who presently have mild to moderate learning disabilities (mainly Autism) and or Mental Health needs.

One or more of the following qualifications is essential ·

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Residential Management) Wales and Northern Ireland·
A First Level Registered Nurse must also hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Residential Management) Wales and Northern Ireland Degree in Social Work
NVQ 4 Leadership and Management for Care Services
NVQ 4 Registered Manager Award (adult pathway)
NVQ 4 Management (assessed in a care setting)
NVQ 4 Health and Social Care (adult pathway)
NVQ 4 Care
First Level Registered Nurse and one of the following:

Main Responsibilities:

To ensure responsibility for the operational management and financial performance of the service
To ensure full compliance with CQC, CSSIW or Ofsted regulatory authorities and ‘best practice' guidelines within economic grounds
To be actively pursuing referrals and admissions to maintain the required level of occupancy in line with fee and budget requirements
To ensure your Line Manager/Regional Director are notified of all concerns on a regular basis and on an immediate basis regarding important matters and those of serious concern
To actively engage with and follow individual support plans
To encourage and enable individuals to make informed decisions and choices
To implement and ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures, the staff handbook and the General Social Care Council - Code of Practice
Take responsibility for your own and other's health and safety
Report and document any concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
To follow all reasonable management instructions, promoting a high quality service
Work in partnership with colleagues, appropriate family, friends and other professionals
To conduct Quality Audits at neighbouring services.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Services Manager/Domiciliary Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-22T13:11+00:00

A Services Manager's responsibility is to manage the delivery of a range of quality services to
existing service users. The main purpose of the role has been broken down as follows:

Manage performance to ensure that activity and budgetary targets are achieved.
Recruit, manage and develop teams and staff to deliver excellent services and customer satisfaction within defined service areas.
Ensure that all services are delivered in line with company values and meet Care quality standards
Be the CQC registered manager for all care service delivery within the delivery area, ensuring adherence to CQC and any other additional policies and procedures.

Experience and Qualifications :

Experience of managing services to high standards and able to evidence excellent levels of customer & regulatory satisfaction.
Experience of successfully managing and leading high performing teams to deliver excellent services
Experience of customer engagement, relationship management with individuals, public sector and private sector agencies.
Experience of budgetary management and analysing financial performance
Experience of enabling busy operations teams to deliver new business growth and customer service excellence.
Experience of social care business management and supporting growth from a Care, Health or Housing background (desirable).
Understanding of regulatory and best practise direction in care health or housing service delivery (desirable).
Professional Social or Health Care Qualification (desirable).

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lincoln
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Operations Manager - Sensory Impairment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-22T12:56+00:00

The Operations Manager is accountable to the Regional Operations Director for the effective and efficient operational management of a portfolio of both Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairment homes and services. The post holder will ensure the effective management of budgets; staff and the achievement of agreed performance objectives. The Operations Manager will work closely with their Managers on all matters relating to the management of their services including business planning and the development and continuous improvement of service-user care and support processes.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Midlands
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Regional Services Director - West Midlands

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-22T12:54+00:00

You will be responsible for the delivery and development of a high performance, integrated service portfolio across a defined region. The main purpose is broken down as follows:

Manage a regional budget and deliver a strong financial performance that enables the delivery of commercial and social objectives on a local and national scale.
Construct, lead and develop teams that ensure excellence in all aspects of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Develop practical and strategic partnerships with other agencies to ensure that your customers have choices and opportunities to achieve personalised support & life goals.
Work with Business Development Directorate and Locality Managers to develop and sustain excellent customer relationships across your region.
Contribute to the management nationally and provide expertise in an area conducive to the achievement of corporate goals.

The successful candidate's will be

Based within or have easy access to the Region designated
National travel and overnight stays are required
Full and clean driving license and enhanced CRB disclosure required

For a full job spec please email (email address removed) or call DD 0121 685 8712

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 pa Excellent Benefits and Bonus Package
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Regional Operations Manager - Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-22T12:51+00:00

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Harrogate
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 pa Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Regional Operations Manager - Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-22T12:49+00:00

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Harrogate
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 pa Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Head of Finance - National Travel

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-22T12:44+00:00

Manage a team of c65 staff including a mix of qualified and trainee accountants and other specialist roles including transactions processing, tax, treasury, insurance and finance systems.
Construct, lead and develop teams that ensure excellence in all aspects of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Develop strong relationships with internal customers and external stakeholders.
Work with Executive Directors and Senior Managers to develop a strong performance management system and culture of performance improvement both within the finance function and across the wider Group.
Contribute to the management of the Group nationally and provide expertise in an area conducive to the achievement of corporate goals.

Candidate Requirements

Based in either Buckinghamshire or Birmingham.
National travel and overnight stays are required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

For a full Job Description or for a fully confidential conversation please contact me at (email address removed) or call DD 0121 685 8712

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Interim Service Manager - CP / Safeguarding Board Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-21T12:31+00:00

I am currently working with 2 Local Authorities in the Midlands region who are recruiting for the following Interim vacancies to assist with development of their Children's Services whilst recruiting for permanent staff

Interim Service Manager, Midlands - To take responsibility for the running of 5 Child Protection & Court Work Teams. Interested candidates must have proven track record of working at Service Manager level.
Interim Children's Safeguarding Board Manager – East Midlands – Interested candidates should have held a similar post previously or have significant safeguarding experience and have worked at Service Manager level..

Candidates must have:

Degree or Equivalent in related discipline e.g Social Work
Registration as social worker with the GSCC
A good knowledge of Safeguarding, care proceedings, court work and permanency planning for looked after children is essential.

Daily Rate - £350 - 450 Ltd (Neg) Expenses to be negotiated on case by case basis

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) or call Gary on 0121 685 8715.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Midlands
Salary: £350 - £450 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Team Manager - LAC / Court Work

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-21T12:04+00:00

Our Client are currently seeking an Interim Team Manager to take the responsibility for the development of one of their children's services in the West Midlands. The service works with children subject to care proceedings from the first interim care order through to permanency and section 20 children. The contact will last 6 to 9 months.

The Role:
To provide the highest level of professional service within a structure that meets the needs of children, young persons and their families by managing a LAC / Court Work Team. To undertake the role in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Division, local performance targets, guidance, legislation and standards set by Central Government. To be responsible for advice, supervision, decision, support and delegated functions. To be responsible for maintaining quality standards in a range of work appropriate to the post designation

Duties:

Responsible for leadership, management, supervision and accountability for a group of social work and related staff within a specific service area; and ensuring that the service is of a consistently high standard and meets the needs of the community
To provide effective management support and individual supervision and guidance to a team of social work staff according to statutory duties and requirements.
To ensure that the allocation of work within the team meets the need of children and families.
Ensuring the quality and standards of professional practice and high quality performance in areas of relevant service delivery.
To effectively contribute to service and departmental business plans and to accountable for the delivery of the service.
To be responsible for maintaining and reporting on quality and equality of service delivery including data reporting and equality business planning.
To input and extract information as required on ICS and relevant information systems.
Ensure appropriate systems to monitor and review the performance of the staff team and report in line with CYPS and legal requirements.

Candidates Must Have:

Degree or Equivalent in related discipline e.g Social Work
Registration as social worker with the GSCC
A good knowledge of care proceedings, court work and permanency planning for looked after children is essential.

Hourly Rate - £38 - £40 Ltd (Neg) Expenses to be negotiated on case by case basis

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) or call Gary on 0121 685 8715.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Midlands
Salary: £38.00 - £40.00 ph Mileage
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 to 9 Months

Team Manager - Childrens Duty and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-21T11:44+00:00

Our Client are currently seeking an Interim Team Manager for a guaranteed 6 - 9 month contract to take the responsibility for the development of a children's services front end duty and assessment team in the West Midlands.

The Role:
To provide the highest level of professional service within a structure that meets the needs of children, young persons and their families by managing a Duty and Assessment Team. To undertake the role in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Division, local performance targets, guidance, legislation and standards set by Central Government. To be responsible for advice, supervision, decision, support and delegated functions. To be responsible for maintaining quality standards in a range of work appropriate to the post designation

Duties:

Responsible for leadership, management, supervision and accountability for a group of social work and related staff within a specific service area; and ensuring that the service is of a consistently high standard and meets the needs of the community
To provide effective management support and individual supervision and guidance to a team of social work staff according to statutory duties and requirements.
To ensure that the allocation of work within the team meets the need of children and families.
Ensuring the quality and standards of professional practice and high quality performance in areas of relevant service delivery.
To effectively contribute to service and departmental business plans and to accountable for the delivery of the service.
To be responsible for maintaining and reporting on quality and equality of service delivery including data reporting and equality business planning.
To input and extract information as required on ICS and relevant information systems.
Ensure appropriate systems to monitor and review the performance of the staff team and report in line with CYPS and legal requirements.

Candidates Must Have:

Degree or Equivalent in related discipline e.g Social Work
Registration as social worker with the GSCC
Proven track record in managing a Children's D&A Team

Hourly Rate - £38 - £40 Ltd (Neg) Expenses to be negotiated on case by case basis

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) or call Gary on 0121 685 8715.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Midlands
Salary: £38.00 - £42.00 ph Mileage
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 - 9 Months

Interim Head of Service - Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-21T11:05+00:00

Our Client are currently seeking an Interim Head of Service for a 3/4month contract to take the lead responsibility for the strategic development of their Adoption service across a County in the South East / London region.

The Role:
To oversee the delivery of a cost effective Adoption service to clients to ensure that it is delivered effectively and to the required corporate and legislative standards. There will be a strong emphasis on the monitoring of the standards, through adherence to Regulations and National Minimum Standards and the Competency Assessment Children and Families Social Worker Career Grade.

Duties:

Direct the development and management of service delivery through mainstream and specialist teams to Adoption service users, including children, adoption and parents of looked after and relinquished children and a high risk child protection cases, to ensure that it is delivered effectively and to the required corporate, Directorate and legislative standards and targets.
Oversee the strategic direction of the Adoption service through the development, monitoring and review of policies and initiatives, in order to ensure the raising of professional standards across the County in line with corporate and government requirements eg National Minimum Standards, PSA, PAF and Best value.
Ensure the establishment of Direct Commissioning processes, which identify local need and deliver adoption services in line with these requirements.
Oversee and develop the monitoring of Looked after Children, Children in Need and Child Protection procedures and practice across the Directorate, chairing/ managing Adoption Panels and taking lead responsibility for County initiatives to ensure quality and consistency across the County in the maintenance of standards.

Candidates Must Have:

Degree or Equivalent in related discipline e.g Social Work
Registration as social worker with the GSCC
A high level of working knowledge of The Children Act 1989, Adoption Act 1976, Adoption Regulations, Placement of Children Regulations, Foster Placement Regulations (Desirable), the National Standards and Code of Practice for Fostering and the DOH Looked After Children 20 Circular
Up-to-date knowledge of corporate procedures and practice, especially those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Children in the Protection System
Familiarity with recent government and corporate initiatives, eg Quality Protects – Transforming Children's Services, Working Together
High level knowledge of corporate financial regulations
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels and to build effective partnerships internally and with external agencies,
Change management skills
Client evaluation and risk assessment skills
Ability to oversee, monitor and review a range of projects and priorities accordingly
A High level of budget management skills
Awareness of Quality Assurance issues

Daily Rate – Negotiable

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) or call Gary on 0121 685 8715.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South East
Salary: £450 - £550 pd £450 - £550 per Day Ltd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-4 Months

Housing Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T18:02+00:00

My client is one of the leading providers of older persons housing in England. They have designed, developed and managed properties for the elderly for over forty-five years and provide support to residents across one hundred and seventy five local authority areas. The organisation employs nine hundred members of staff and manages in excess of nineteen thousand properties across six hundred estates. Due the absence of a permanent member of staff they are looking to recruit a temporary housing manager to join their team for a period of three months.

The purpose of the post is to manage a team of estate managers providing support to the elderly on twelve estates in Bristol and Somerset. The successful candidate will report into the organisation’s head of retirement housing and will be based at one of the organisation’s regional offices in Chippenham. Day to day responsibilities of the post will include a range of staff, income, finance, housing and asset management duties. The role will include liaison with tenants on their estates and therefore candidates are required to have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with excellent staff management skills and previous experience running an older persons or housing management service to join one of the leading providers of older persons housing in England. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate and mileage rate.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £15.00 - £17.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Registered Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T17:47+00:00

Registered Manager Children's Residential Home Burnley, Lancashire Salary: DOE Our client is a children's residential home which provides a caring and nurturing environment for young people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and learning difficulties. They currently require a Registered Manager to oversee the day to day management of the home and ensure a high standard of care to keep the children and young people in a safe and secure environment. As part of this, the Home Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and preparing for regulated inspections i.e. OFSTED
The successful candidate will be able to demonstate the following experience and qualifications:

RMA (or equivalent)
NVQ4 Caring for Children & Young People (desirable)
Managerial experience within a children's residential environment
Experience of working with the service-user group supported by the home

To apply for this position, please submit an up to date copy of your CV. For more information on this vacancy, please contact Hays Social Care on 0161 236 3617.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £20,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Mental Health Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T17:29+00:00

Immediate Vacancy via Venn Group
Mental Health Floating Support Worker
Our esteemed social housing client is looking for an accomplished Mental Health Floating Support Worker for an immediate start on a 21 hour a week basis. Based in Devon, this is an outstanding opportunity to work with one of the largest providers of supported housing in the South West.
Key Accountabilities for post:

Dealing with a caseload of at least 12 service users
Providing all aspects of tenancy related support
Creating and maintaining detailed support plans
Advising on Housing Benefit and other benefits available to the client group
Promoting independent living and assisting with life skill training

Successful candidates will have a demonstrable working knowledge of providing housing related support to a mental health client group, including providing benefits advice and produced support plans. Having a current enhanced CRB within the last 12 months and being a driver with your own car are essential requirements for the role.

To apply for this position, or for any of the other exciting housing roles that Venn Group have available in the South West, please contact either Vic Singh or Ellie Benson on 01392 340 290 or email (email address removed)
If you know someone who may be interested in these positions, let us know. If we are successful in placing them, you will receive high street vouchers to the value of £25.

Location: Barnstable
Salary: £10.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months +

District Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T17:02+00:00

Salary Package - £42'000 - Car + great benefits package - Essex

An exciting role has arisen with a social care provider; they are currently looking to recruit a District Service Manager to their Management team.

Specific Responsibilities of the role will include the following:

Lead, develop and motivate managers, including supporting their individual and professional development, providing regular performance feedback and conducting appraisals. Maintain regular contact and effective relationships with all Managers by carrying out regular visits and holding group meetings.
To monitor key performance indicators in all services and ensure that all homes and services meet their requirements and standards.
Liaise and negotiate with the relevant regulatory and commissioning authorities.
Be available to meet with service users, relatives and other stakeholders as required.
Ensure any complaints are investigated and resolved speedily and effectively.
To promote good working relations with volunteers who support services.
In addition to the recruitment of Home Managers, to participate in the selection of senior posts within the services. Monitor the use of staffing resources and working practices to ensure that efficient and effective arrangements are maintained.
To agree with local managers annual business and financial plans for approval by the Group Director. Review monthly management accounts, initiating action plans with local managers based on improving financial performance.
Ensure that local Managers take positive steps to market their services to achieve optimum occupancy levels/take up.
Identify opportunities for the development of new and existing services and areas for further research.
To be responsible for the negotiation of contracts and fees with Local Authorities and PCT's for new and existing service

Role Requirements:

Minimum 5 years experience at managerial level in a social care environment
Business development experience and demonstrable evidence of business development skills
Good market knowledge of the
Held management responsibility for P and L in Social care sector
Practise development experience
Effective relationship management skills
Needs to be prepared to live in or very near the region (Essex)
General and line management experience
Social Care operational background would be useful

Qualifications:

Registered Manager's Award
Social Care Qualification - Essential

Salary Package - £42'000 - Car + great benefits package

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) or call Chris on 0121 685 8700.

Eden Brown are the UK's Leading Social Care Agency. Eden Brown is always ideally located to find the right opportunities for your needs. Eden Brown operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and a employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Essex
Salary: £42,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

CAFCASS West Midlands

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T16:44+00:00

CAFCASS – West Midlands

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work for CAFCASS as a temporary Family Court Advisor in West Midlands. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £26 per hour.

The Head of Service is seeking ideally local authority 'intake' of practitioners with previous CAFCASS and private law experience although public and private would be great.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Candidates must have at least 3 years post qualifying experience to apply for this role and be able to drive.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Craig Davies, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £26.00 - £31.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Health & Safety Trainer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T16:35+00:00

Health And Safety Trainer - Based Greater Manchester - Permanent Position - Salary £26,744

Essential experience required:

Knowledge of current health and safety legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice

Proven track record of developing and delivering health and safety training

Experience of customer service

Excellent presentation skills

Experience of the complete training cycle – design, delivery and evaluation

Excellent oral and written communications

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience of working within the housing, construction or facilities management industries

Experience of auditing against either HS(G)65 or OHSAS18001 safety management systems

Other:

Driving Licence required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,744 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T16:27+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult Safeguarding Team in Southampton. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role £24ltd.

Candidates must have the Following:

Knowledge of Care Management Process, Policy and Standards.
Experience of working in adult services.
Experience of working with complex cases.
Experience of working within a Care Management framework, including assessment of need, application of eligibility criteria and the formulation of care plans.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T16:06+00:00

Team Manager – Adoption

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team Manager within a Adoption Team in Southampton. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £33 ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Ability to lead and motivate a team to meet objectives, in a supportive way
Ability to organise self and others in order to prioritise work and achieve targets
Comprehensive understanding of, and ability to work within, the legislative and policy framework relating to children in need, children at risk and children being looked after

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and must have 3 years experience within a similar team. Also management and supervision senior practitioner experience is needed as well as experience in adoption, fostering and Statutory Child Care and court work within the last 3-5 years.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Robin King, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Southampton
Salary: £30.00 - £33.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Service Manager - Adults CM Service

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T15:39+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Service Manager - Adults Care Management Service - Humberside

Our client is looking for an Experienced Service Manager to join their Adults Care Management Service in the Humberside area.

The post of Performance Manager is one that manages the Adult Care Management service across the East Riding and is part of a team with 4 posts at this level.
We require an individual to fill this requirement that is suitably qualified, has extensive experience of working as a senior manager in Adult social care in supporting and managing the operational services on a day to day basis.
This will include providing day to day advice and support to Care Management Team Leaders and operational staff, supervising relevant staff, involvement in relevant service development projects and representing the Directorate internally to the Council and in external venues with partners and other agencies.
The candidate will need to show good evidence of partnership working and working across agencies in terms of developing the links and relationships that foster and promote service delivery and development.

To apply for this role, or for or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Humberside area please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2373 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £30.00 - £40.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Performance Manager - Adults CM Service

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T15:27+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Performance Manager - Adults Care Management Service - Humberside

Our client is looking for an Experienced Performance Manager to join their Adults Care Management Service in the Humberside area.

The post of Performance Manager is one that manages the Adult Care Management service across the East Riding and is part of a team with 4 posts at this level.
We require an individual to fill this requirement that is suitably qualified, has extensive experience of working as a senior manager in Adult social care in supporting and managing the operational services on a day to day basis.
This will include providing day to day advice and support to Care Management Team Leaders and operational staff, supervising relevant staff, involvement in relevant service development projects and representing the Directorate internally to the Council and in external venues with partners and other agencies.
The candidate will need to show good evidence of partnership working and working across agencies in terms of developing the links and relationships that foster and promote service delivery and development.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £30.00 - £40.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Substance Misuse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T14:39+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Substance Misuse - West Midlands

Our client is looking for a qualified and experienced Substance Misuse worker to join their busy team based in the West Midlands area.

The successful social worker may need to work flexibly to meet needs of clients.
The ideal applicant will have experience of complex substance misuse social work.
Experience in substance misuse and child protection would be advantageous.
An enhanced CRB check is required for this post.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the West Midlands area please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2373 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit our website.
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £15.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

CAFCASS Family Court Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T14:35+00:00

CAFCASS – Family Court Advisor

We require a Family Court Advisor to work for CAFCASS based in the South West. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £28 Ltd per hour.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have at least 3 years post qualifying experience and have solid Child Protection experience.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: South West
Salary: £26.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Generic Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T13:59+00:00

Generic Housing Officer

My client is a major provider of Social Housing

They are seeking an immediately available housing officer to start on contracts in the Newcastle area

Please contact Peter Brownley on 0113 3940133

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £11.00 - £13.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 - 3 Months

Qualified Occupational Therapist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T12:59+00:00

Qualified Occupational Therapist - North East

Our client is looking for an experienced Qualified Occupational Therapist to join their Reablement Team in the North East.

You will provide rehabilitation and care services for people coming out of hospital and being supported in the community to prevent avoidable hospital admission.
You will be involved in the assessment and care planning for people with a disability, with the emphasis on rehabilitation, promoting safety and maximising independence. This would include the provision of disability equipment and adaptations to the home environment.
You will also be involved in multi-disciplinary individual treatment plans for people with assessed needs.
There are also opportunities to be involved with service developments to reflect areas of professional and personal interest.

To be eligible, you must possess a professional Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health Professions Council.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the North East area please contact Daniel Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2376 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North East
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 ph Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months Plus

Scheme Manager / Elederly Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T12:35+00:00

VENN GROUP The specialists in professional temporary recruitment

Elderly Support Worker/Scheme manager, Urgently Required
Location: Shropshire
Start: Immediately available
Length: Ongoing

Hours: 35 per week
The role will predominantly involve:

Being responsible for a scheme of elderly tenants
Producing risk assessments and develop support plans
Dealing with client queries
Assisting clients to retain independence
Liaise with outside groups, Age UK, Social Services and GP's
Having an up to date knowledge of Supporting people QAF
Experience working as a Scheme Manager is essential

To secure a start for this excellent opportunity contact Stuart or Claire ASAP on 0121 616 0660 or alternatively email (email address removed) as soon as possible

Location: Shropshire
Salary: £8.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Adult's Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T12:27+00:00

Social Work Job – Adult’s Hospital Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adult’s Hospital Team in Herefordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £26 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include-

Able to conduct rapid assessment.
Delegate meetings.
Needs to be able to supervise staff.
Chair meetings.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T12:22+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults assessment team based in Worcestershire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £24 per hour.

Duties Include -

Support a new temporary team within Worcestershire to undertake a one off project to clear a backlog of assessments and complete support plans for adults within Worcestershire.
Evaluating urgency of response required to a referral.
Giving information, advice and/ or signposting to other services.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Area Housing Manager, Chippenham

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T11:33+00:00

Area Housing Manager, Chippenham
Temporary £15.00

We are looking for an Area Housing Manager to work on a temporary contract for a Housing Association, based on location in Chippenham.

The organisation are a provider of social and supported housing across the UK, mainly specialising in retirement housing for older adults.

The role is to manage 12 retirement schemes, a mixture of rented and leasehold, over a patch covering Wiltshire, Bristol and Somerset.

Duties of the role will include

> Leading a team of staff across sheltered housing schemes in the defined area
> Build close links with local authorities and stakeholders to develop and maintain high quality housing services
> Monitor targets based against income and budget
> Ensure properties are let promptly minimising void loss
> Ensure rent and service charge arrears are controlled
> Responsibility for consulting residents in matters of management, repairs and service charges

Successful applicants will have a proven track record in housing management, particularity experience with services supporting vulnerable client groups. The role is community working and will involve travel between a number of schemes therefore access to a vehicle is essential as is a recent enhanced CRB check.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Youth Offending Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T10:22+00:00

Youth Offending Officer - North Yorkshire

Our client is looking for an experienced Youth Offending Officer to join their busy team based in the North Yorkshire area.

The Youth Offending officer will have the following:

Experience High Risk Offenders
Experience of identifying relevant risk factors
Experience of responding to national standards
Experience of preparing pre sentence reports and referral order panel reports

They will be required to:

To undertake observation and assessment of contact visits in accordance with an agreed plan
Contribute to the continuing assessment of children and families in need and children at risk of harm.
Assist in returning children to their families in accordance with an agreed care plan.
Provide and present accurate written reports to Social Workers, Multi-agency Meetings and Court.

This is a full time post initially for 3 months, with a strong possibility of extension. All applicants must be GSCC registered and be a qualified social worker with a minimum of 1 years post qualified experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the North Yorkshire area please contact Daniel Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2376 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: £10.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Voids Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T09:22+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Voids Manager to work for a Local Council in Northampton.

The purpose of the role is to ensure that there is effective management of void properties; to ensure that there are effective controls in place and that performance and status information on each void is accurate. You will also be responsible in ensuring that processes are in place to let voids as quickly as possible.and to lead on the development and implementation of the action plan arising for the audit into voids.

You will be responsible for completing and compiling a Voids Handbook and to develop and implement the Voids action plan across the Council. Alongside this, you will also be carrying out training and awareness sessions for staff and carrying out weekly and monthly analysis and summary reports.

Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for candidates that specifically have Project Management and Performance/Service Improvement expertise and a working knowledge of wider Housing Issues. If you have expertise in the Voids Management framework and experience of analysing complex information, this would be beneficial.

If you feel you have the skills to match this role, please send your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 7 Weeks

Services Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T09:19+00:00

Capita Social Care and Housing has long been at the forefront of recruiting for the private sector, charities and not - for- profit organisations. Today, we are one of the leading consultants of our kind for temporary assigments, permanent placements and Interim Solutions.

Our Client requires a Services Management System Implementation Team Leader

Key Tasks

Promote the business, process and system changes required to successfully implement a customer centric business solution.
Build trusting relationships based on delivery excellence with Regional Service Directors and Locality Managers.
Deliver the agreed plan for each region, including:
Data collection, analysis, migration;
Training and support;
Quality assurance;
Manage project scope / plan changes;
Post implementation reviews;
Local communication plans;
Intra-project co-ordination;
Reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

2 years line management experience
Previous successful project management experience
Track record of implementing business, process and system changes
Degree or relevant qualifications and experience
In depth understanding of the Care business sector

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £40,000 - £41,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Worker Children & Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T09:06+00:00

Qualified Social Workers required for temporary roles in a Long Term Childcare fieldwork team based in Nottinghamshire. Candidates must have a minimum 2 years experience gained working in a Child Protection / Childcare setting to include S47 enquiries, Care Proceedings, working with Looked After Children and Adoption Work. Candidates must be GSCC registered and have a recent CRB check. This is a full time role, 37hrs a week for an initial 3-6 month contract.

It is essential all candidates have:

Professional Qualification in Social Work (MA, BA, Dipsw etc)
Full GSCC Registration
Experience within Children's Services
Full Driving License with access to a car

In return, Eden Brown will offer:

Competitive Pay Rates both LTD and PAYE
Free CRB
Dedicated Consultant
No false promises!!

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Month

Qualifed Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T09:05+00:00

Qualified Social Worker
Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairment
£22 per hour

A North London borough is seeking a Highly Skilled Social Worker for their Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairment Team.

The Job Duties are as follows:

Conduct risk assessments of client and carer, in line with eligibility criteria to assess the dependency needs of service users
Manage an allocated caseload of clients in compliance with statutory requirements, Council policy, and professional best practice and with regard for individual choice.
Liaise with, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other local services, specialist teams, the PCT, Hospital Trusts and the 3rd sector relevant to the needs of the service users in order to deliver a holistic and seamless service to the client.
Support, promote and calculate personalised budgets and understand the principle of direct payments and self-funding to ensure that clients are supported in exercising choice based on assessed risk and expected outcomes. Support clients in navigating through the appropriate procedures.

Successful candidates must have GSCC registration and Previous experience within a similar team

Please call Lauren Wood today on 0208 477 3660 or alternatively please email your C.V directly

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £22.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Scheduler

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T09:02+00:00

My client is one of the top contractors in the UK. They specialise in completing Welsh Housing Quality Standard and responsive maintenance works to housing association and local authority properties. They currently employ over 1,500 people and provide a comprehensive maintenance service for 200,000 domestic and commercial properties across the UK. Due to a recent contract win they are seeking a temporary Scheduler to work in Cardiff.

The purpose of the post is to remotely coordinate a team of tradesmen completing works on properties located in Cardiff. Reporting into a Contact Centre Manager day to day responsibilities of the role will include liaising with tenants in relation to repairs for their properties, raising work and variation orders, regularly updating the client regarding appointments, notifying the organisation’s Contact Centre Manager of any backlog of works and using the organisation’s computer scheduling programme. The role is full time and the successful candidate will be based at the client’s office in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity of a candidate with a proven background liaising with tenants and strong customer service and client facing skills to join one of the UK's leading contractors and be a key player on a newly acquired contract. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate and the possibility of securing a permanent role with the organisation after a period of six months.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £10.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Senior Pactitioner Children & Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T08:57+00:00

Senior Practitioner experienced Social Worker are required to work within Duty & Assessment Team.
Candidates need to have experience of working in a duty and assessment team. Will be undertaking complex Initial assessments and S.47 enquiries. To take the lead on assessments and S.47 enquiries. Must have sound knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, able to give advice and support to less experienced workers. Be prepared to work flexibly when dealing with a child protection. Have knowledge of joint working with the police and other lead agencies Health and Education, advise these agencies when necessary on CP processes and procedures. Be familiar with systems used for assessments and other data. Be able to use own initiative and make decisions when dealing with crisis to ensure that children are safeguarded.
Good communication and recording skills are essential. Role is FULL-TIME
Car driver preferred.
If you are interested in this or similar roles please contact Rob Murphy on 0121 685 8707 or forward your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £27.00 - £34.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Regional Operations Manager - Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T21:43+00:00

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Harrogate
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 pa Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Regional Operations Manager - Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T21:40+00:00

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Harrogate
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 pa Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Income Recovery Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T18:33+00:00

Income Recovery Officer job in Bristol...

My client is a leading housing association based in Bristol. They are one of the main providers of affordable housing across the South and South West of England and have an excellent reputation. They own and manage in excess of 32,000 properties and provide general needs, supported and older persons housing. Due to the absence of a permanent member of staff they are looking for a temporary Income Recovery Officer to join their team.

The successful candidate will work with the organisation’s rent services team and will report directly into the operations manager. Based at one of the organisation's regional offices in Bristol the post is full time, thirty-seven hours per week. The purpose of the post is to maximise rental collection from current tenants and to minimise former tenant debt. Day to day responsibilities of the post will include identifying and recovering unpaid rent, updating rent account information on the Academy housing management system, providing budgeting and benefits advice, managing and monitoring former tenant debt, pre-tenancy counselling, producing and serving Notice Seeking Possession orders, home visits, preparing statements and applications for court and attending eviction. Due to the mobile nature of the role and the fact that some of the organisation’s tenants are considered vulnerable candidates are expect to have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background in income management within the social housing sector to join a leading housing association. Benefits of the post will include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £14.26 - £16.04 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Rolling

Neighbourhood and Community Officer Vacancy

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T18:13+00:00

Neighbourhood and Community Officer Vacancy Available Via Venn Group
Venn Group would like to present this exciting opportunity to work within one of South Wests leading Housing Associations as a Neighbourhood and Community Officer, on a temporary basis.
Location: Devon
Salary: Negotiable
Duration: 6 months
Day to day duties include:

Carrying out estate visits over a geographically dispersed patch of 1600 properties
Dealing with ASB at all levels, including attending court for escalated cases and serving NOSP's
Investigating breaches of tenancy, ASB complaints and neighbourhood nuisance complaints
Attending resident meetings and ensuring tenant participation
Liaising with 3rd party organisations

Essential Skills:

Strong ASB knowledge
Holds a current CRB disclosure
Strong communication skills

Desirable Skills:

Experience in dealing with Tenancy involvement
Experience in court representation

To apply for this position, or for any of the other exciting housing roles that Venn Group have available in the South West, please contact either Vic Singh or Sasha Leach on 0117 930 8760 or email (email address removed)
Venn Group run a candidate recommendation scheme. If you recommend a friend or colleague for the above or any other role, and they then start work via Venn Group you will be able to receive high street vouchers up to the value of £25.

Location: Devon
Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Substance Misuse Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T17:38+00:00

I am Currently looking for 2 Substance misuse workers with specific experience in key working prescribed clients in a drug team.

The contract starts immediately and will initially go on until the end of April, if you are interested please contact Chris Hastings on details below

Location: Blackpool
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Forensic Mental Health Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T17:38+00:00

An experienced Mental Health social worker is required to join a forensic mental health team to fulfill a short term contract. We require a social worker who is experienced in Mental Health/forensic work and able to pick up work with minimal induction.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales/General Social Care Council and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £22.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Weeks

Domiciliary Care Registered Manager West London

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T17:29+00:00

My clients are looking for a Registered Branch Manager to grow their newly-established domiciliary care branch in West London. Candidates for this role will ideally have previous domiciliary care management experience, and ideal applicants will have an NVQ3/NVQ4/RMA/RGN/QCF Level 5 or equivalent.

You will become the CQC Registered Manager and have responsibility for helping to grow the business by marketing and networking for new clients in the private sector, recruitment and training care staff, managing the care assessment process and turning enquiries into care packages, reviewing care support plans, doing risk assessments in the community, and participating in the on-call rota.

If you would be interested in applying to this great opportunity to grow as part of a fantastic organisation, please apply with your CV to Mark Dacre at Service care Solutions now!

Location: West London
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Social Worker Required in Worcestershire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T17:23+00:00

Social Worker Required In Worcestershire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Adults and Community Services division in Worcestershire. The ideal candidate will have to be a Qualified Social Worker with experience working with Adults.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to arrange, monitor and evaluate care packages. Candidates with experience working with Children & Families may also be considered. Previous experience working with the Frameworki programme is an advantage.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this vacancy, please contact Service Care Solutions.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Professional Advisor to Fostering and Adoption Panels

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T16:27+00:00

Professional Advisor to Fostering and Adoption Panels

We require a Professional Advisor to Fostering and Adoption Panels based in Manchester. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £30 per hour.

Duties Include -

Experience of managing a team of social workers/regular supervision both formal and informal to team members
Ability to delegate tasks to staff including senior practitioners as part of the duty function, within a focused accountability and responsibility framework
Manage the allocation of work to appropriate staff; allocate resources including financial

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and relevant management experience, knowledge of permanency planning for children, adoption, fostering and childcare law, regulations and guidance.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Carl Day, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Manchester
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Manager (RGN)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T16:26+00:00

An opportunity exists for A deputy Manager within one of the UK's largest Healthcare Providers, as a Deputy Manager based in Daventry.

The Role
Deputy Manager

Reports to the Home Manager
To assist the home Manager with the Day-to-Day running of the home
Staff Rota's
Delivery Of Care
To meet the personal care needs of residents in the home in a way in which promotes, dignity, privacy, safety and independence
Maximise the profitability of the Home through the effective use of resources and by maintaining high levels of occupancy.

The Person

Valid Nursing PIN
Previous Experience as a Deputy or Home Manager
A genuine Passion for quality of care
someone looking to join a successful and well established team
Enthusiastic
Stable Working history
Able to commute to Daventry daily

The Package

Up to £30'600 Basic
Health
Pension
Generous Holiday allowance
The opportunity to join a large organisation who promote from within giving great long term career prospects.

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) or call Chris on 0121 685 8700.

Eden Brown are the UK's Leading Social Care Agency. Eden Brown is always ideally located to find the right opportunities for your needs. Eden Brown operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and a employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £28,000 - £30,634 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T15:56+00:00

The Network is a unique setting and is making huge changes to services offered to people who experience severe and enduring mental health issues and who require the assistance to regain trust and hope in their lives and society. This post needs someone who has the passion and insight into inclusion and recovery and promotes independence for people who use mental health services. They will need to be able to pick up and run with current projects, support staff with supervision, creativity with problem solving and able to communicate well with colleagues across the council and mental health trust.

Support the Network Team Manager in providing day to day management of a multi-disciplinary Team to improve choice and quality of life for adults who need support. Through the use of timely intensive interventions that maximise long-term independence and minimise ongoing support deliver one or more of the seven social care outcomes:
a. improved health and emotional wellbeing,
b. improved quality of life,
c. making a positive contribution,
d. exercising choice and control,
e. maintaining personal dignity,
f. economic wellbeing and freedom
g. freedom from discrimination

Registered as Social Worker with the General Social Care Council
Track record of successful supervision of staff
Significant relevant experience of operating effectively as a practising Social Worker at a senior level with a similar client group
Understanding and experience of operating with a comprehensive assessment framework including self assessment

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North London
Salary: £23.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Cafcass

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T15:38+00:00

Our client requires strong experienced social workers only to work as Family Court Advisors in all areas of the Midlands with CAFCASS

The ideal candidate MUST have a Social Work qualification and 3 years plus post qualified experience

The family court advisor will be involved in public and private law family proceedings, thereby knpowlege of experience of public law is crucial.

The role involves providing:

Assessments of the needs of the children involved
Advice and reports to the Courts that promotes and safeguard the well-being and interests of the child
Support and advice services to children and their families as required
To assess and provide advice and written reports to the Court on the needs and best interests of children involved in Family Proceedings
To ensure that the well-being and safety of the child is paramount throughout CAFCASS’ involvement.
To ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required
To ensure that the wishes and feelings of the child are appropriately taken into account in the assessment of the child’s needs and are made known to the Court.
To conduct an impartial investigation of the child’s circumstances and to keep under review any changes in the course of the proceedings.
To communicate effectively with the child, family and significant others to ensure an understanding of the role of the CAFCASS practitioner, the proceedings involved and where appropriate the recommendations made to the Court.
To assist parents and other relevant parties in dispute to co-operate in the child’s best interests in order to minimise the need for Court intervention.
To ensure that all incidents or risks of significant harm to the child are dealt with in accordance with the relevant Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB) procedures and CAFCASS policies and procedures.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £27.00 - £30.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T15:30+00:00

Capita are looking for Qualified Social Workers to work within learning and physical disabilities teams in the West Midlands. This is a fixed term contract with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £23per hour depending on experience, howevcer, negotiable for very eperienced candidates

The role involves

Assessing the needs and abilities of adults with learning/physical disabilities
Develop individual care packages
Identify suitable resources to need users needs
Secure funding for care packages
Multi Agency Working
Assess the needs of family and carers to identify and meet their needs
Supporting people in situations of alleged abuse
Individual and team development activities
Recording all work undertaken
Giving clear case notes

To apply for this vacancy please contact Richard Cartwright on 0121 688 8220 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Capita provide Adult social workers to all West midland local authorities plus private organisations

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph Negotiable for the Right Candidate
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T15:20+00:00

Capita are looking for Qualified Social Workers to work within a Hospital Team in Staffordshire and West Midlands. This is a fixed term contract with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £23per hour depending on experience, but can be negotiated.

Qualified Social Worker Duties Include

Ensuring that regular monitoring and review of care plans is carried out.
Identification of individual needs through assessment.
Ensuring the delivery of services identified in care plans.
Planning and designing individual care plans to meet those needs.

To apply for this vacancy please contact Richard Cartwright on 0121 688 8220 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £20.00 - £26.00 ph Negotiable for the Right Candidate
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6months

Senior Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T15:12+00:00

Our client requires an experienced Social Worker to work within a permanency team in the West Midlands. The Ideal Social Worker will have at least 2 years post qualification experience within child protection working within LAC teams, Permanency Teams and Care Managment Teams and have a strong knowledge of court work within this arena

Section 47 enquiries
Reports for case conferences
Core group meetings
Monitoring of child protection plans
Risk assessments
Direct work with children
Chairing of professional and core group meetings
Care proceedings
Special guardianship order and residence order reports
Lac reviews
Statutory reviews
Care plans and permanency planning
Adoption work
Multi agency working
Case file audits
Supervision of seven social work assistants

We provide qualified Social Workers to all local authorities within the Midlands plus CAFCASS should yoube keen on other vacancies

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £27.00 - £31.00 ph Negotiable on Role
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Senior Carer - Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T15:02+00:00

I have a new post just became available today for a Senior Carer with experience for working with clients with Learning Disabilities.
We are looking for someone who will work Monday -Fri 10-3pm with 1/2 lunch break (4.5 hours per day) The post is part of our supported employment team to support adults with learning disabilities in a work based setting. You will be required to support service users to work in a cafe serving customers hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and other hot snacks. The cafes are based in local adult education centres. You will need 2 years experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and able to support service users in a work based setting. You will need good customer care skills and be able to keep records of income and expenditure. You may be required to order new stock and receive deliveries.
If you feel you are suitable for the post and would like to receive full info, please contact me on the number provided or by email for an informal chat around the post.

Location: East London
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T14:39+00:00

Capita are looking for Qualified Social Workers to work within a Hospital Team in the West Midlands. This is a fixed term contract with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £23per hour depending on experience

Qualified Social Worker Duties Include

Ensuring that regular monitoring and review of care plans is carried out.
Identification of individual needs through assessment.
Ensuring the delivery of services identified in care plans.
Planning and designing individual care plans to meet those needs.

To apply for this vacancy please contact Richard Cartwright on 0121 688 8220 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 ph Negotiable for the Right Candidate
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6months

Senior Practitioner - Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T14:33+00:00

Senior Practitioner - Child Protection Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Senior Practitioner within a Child Protection Team based in Bedfordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £32 per hour.

Duties Include -

Looked after children casework.
Family group conferences.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Tom Loomes, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £30.00 - £32.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - AMHP

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T14:19+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - AMHP

Our client has vacancies for Qualified Social Workers to work as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner based in South London. This is a permanent position with a salary of £36,000 – £38,000 a year.

Duties Include –

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment.
Negotiating for and co-ordinating the application of resources enabling individuals to maximise their independence.
Managing a caseload which will include the more vulnerable clients or those with particularly complex problems in situations where personal liberty or safety is at stake.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Recent and up to date exposure of AMHP work is essential.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: London
Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T13:22+00:00

Our client a forward thinking unitary authority on the South Coast has an immediate requirement for a Social Worker for their Children and Families Protection and Court Team.

The Social Worker in Hampshire will manage a cases relating to child protection, children in need and looked after children.

The Social Worker in Hampshire will have experience of working within similar social work teams and will enjoy on an ongoing contract.

Why work for Hays Social Care?

The Social Workers in Hampshire will enjoy an ongoing contract with the potential of an extension and all the benefits of the Hays Healthclub:

Access to specialist training
A £250 referral reward for each QSW that they refer to us who works 250 hours
Three months free BASW membership
Your contract will be managed by one specialist social work consultant locally
You will benefit from working with a local social work specialist agency
Our Temp of the month award which goes to the worker who goes above and beyond the call of duty

You can read full terms and conditions on our website (link removed) />
If you would like to apply for this Social Worker position in Hampshire please contact Mark Stevens from Hays Social Care directly on 02380 632 990 or email your C.V.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £20.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults Safeguarding Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T12:22+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adults Safeguarding Team in Northampton. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £18 Ltd per hour.

Candidates must have the Following:

Knowledge of Care Management Process, Policy and Standards.
Experience of working within a Care Management framework, including assessment of need, application of eligibility criteria and the formulation of care plans.
Experience of working in adult services.
Experience of working with complex cases.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job Adult's Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T12:16+00:00

Social Work Job – Adult’s Practitioner

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Lead Practitioner in an Adults Team based in the West Midlands. This is a 3 Month contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £24 per hour.

Duties Include –

To work with vulnerable adults and carers, helping them to achieve ambitions, helping them to do things, take control over their lives as much as possible, building relationships and networks that maintain their independence.
To undertake the full range of tasks associated with the Assessment, Care/ Support Plans and Reviews in line with departmental policies and procedures.
To undertake safe guarding assessments and vulnerable adult investigations and implement Safeguarding plans where required.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Manager - Pontypridd - Learning Dis

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T12:11+00:00

An experienced Registered Manager is required to set up a new unit based in Pontypridd, South Wales due to open in April 2012. The new unit will be a 5 bedded unit for adults with learning disabilities, predominantly autism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ever-expanding reputable company with a strong presence across South Wales.

You will be required to hold NVQ Level 4/ RMA and have a solid learning disabilities and managerial background. You will be responsible for overseeing a staff team of 12. You will need to have the drive and ambition to set up a new home and to move the organisation forward. You will be responsible for recruiting the staff team ideally, if post holder can join the organisation in advance of the new units official opening.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email (email address removed)

Further details in relation to packages and a fuller job description and specification can be obtained by contacting Sarah Leigh

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Wales
Salary: £29,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Contact: Mother and Baby Workers Devon

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T12:11+00:00

Contact officer required to work within a children and families team, based in the Devon area. Through the independent client you will undertake supervised contact where children are looked after by the local authority.

Candidates will have the following responsibilities:

To contribute to parenting assessments as part of supervised contact arrangements to assist with the child care plan.
Along side this you will provide detailed and fact based written observations of supervised contact sessions as specified in the contact agreement and to provide written reports as required.
Experience of working within such an environment is essential, as is an NVQ 3 in care or relevant qualification

Requirements:
NVQ3 or relevant qualification
Relevant Experience
Current enhanced CRB (within last 12mths)
Must be a driver with access to own car
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in the South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker Community Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T12:06+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Community Mental Health Team

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work within a Community Mental Health Team based in Coventry. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £24 per hour.

Duties Include –

Drawing up and managing a care plan in conjunction with other professionals.
Implementing individual and/or group therapy sessions.
Assessing levels of risk.
Carrying out needs assessment.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Coventry
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T12:01+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Mental Health Team

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work within an A&E Mental Health Team based in Worcester. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £22 per hour.

Duties Include –

Drawing up and managing a care plan in conjunction with other professionals.
Implementing individual and/or group therapy sessions.
Assessing levels of risk.
Carrying out needs assessment.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: £20.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:56+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Learning Disabilities Team based in Shropshire. This is a 3 Month contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £25 per hour.

Duties Include -

Implementing safeguarding procedures and investigate vulnerable adults cases.
Responsible for assisting people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and enhance their independence, in partnership with other agencies and professionals.
Assessment and Care management.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and must have 3 years experience within a similar team. All applicants must have experience in Adult Services, and working with service users who have a Learning Disability.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Shropshire
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:55+00:00

Qualified Social Worker required for Adults team.

To conduct or support individual assessments or facilitate self assessments using the appropriate assessment tools and techniques in order to establish clear, relevant, proportionate, cost effective and appropriate options for the individual.

Based on individual structured assessments and in line with the enablement approach, plan and set up appropriate personalised and outcome-led packages of support that maximise long-term independence and choice and minimise ongoing support and whole life cost of care for that person.

Conduct risk assessments of client and carer, in line with eligibility criteria to assess the dependency needs of service users.

Liaise with, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other local services, specialist teams, the PCT, Hospital Trusts and the 3rd sector relevant to the needs of the service users in order to deliver a holistic and seamless service to the client.

Value and encourage the contribution of service users and their advocates, relatives, carers and support workers where appropriate, to ensure that they are engaged in the assessment, support and review process. Promote self assessment

Support, promote and calculate personalised budgets and understand the principle of direct payments and self funding to ensure that clients are supported in exercising choice based on assessed risk and expected outcomes. Support clients in navigating through the appropriate procedures

Chair and participate in reviews and meetings attended by users as well as by colleagues and representatives of other agencies, e.g. PCT, Hospital Trusts, 3rd sector, police

Registered as Social Worker with the General Social Care Council
CQSW/ DipSW or equivalent qualification
Understanding and experience of operating with a comprehensive assessment framework including self assessment
Sound, practical understanding of relevant legislation (such as the Mental Capacity Act and the Community Care Act), policies and processes necessary to deliver complex services to vulnerable adults
Sound understanding of social care needs of vulnerable adults within the context of the job

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North London
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Contact: Mother and Baby Workers Bristol

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:53+00:00

Contact officer required to work within a children and families team, based in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucester area. Through the independent client you will undertake supervised contact where children are looked after by the local authority.

Candidates will have the following responsibilities:

To contribute to parenting assessments as part of supervised contact arrangements to assist with the child care plan.
Along side this you will provide detailed and fact based written observations of supervised contact sessions as specified in the contact agreement and to provide written reports as required.
Experience of working within such an environment is essential, as is an NVQ 3 in care or relevant qualification

Requirements:
NVQ3 or relevant qualification
Relevant Experience
Current enhanced CRB (within last 12mths)
Must be a driver with access to own car
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in the South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Social Work Job Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:53+00:00

Social Work Job – Hospital Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Care Social worker Team based in North Staffordshire. This is a 3 Month contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include –

Delegating meetings
Dealing with care proceedings

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:46+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Assessment Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults assessment team based in North Staffordshire. This is a 3 Month contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £21 - £25 per hour.

Duties Include –

Applying service access criteria to make a judgement on whether a referral is appropriate.
Evaluating urgency of response required to a referral.
Engaging in a structured discussion with those making initial enquiry of the service and evaluating any information given.
Giving information, advice and/ or signposting to other services.

Requirements –
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the GSCC, SSSC, Care Council of Wales or NISCC, be eligible to work in the UK and must have 3 years experience within a similar team.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £21.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:42+00:00

Social Work Job – Hospital Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as Care Manager within a Hospital Team based in the West Midlands. This is a 3 Month contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £20+ per hour.

Duties Include –

Delegating meetings
Dealing with care proceedings

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:39+00:00

An experienced Team Manager is required to work with the Children service in Cardiff Wales

Job role intails the following

Ability to lead and motivate a team to meet objectives, in a supportive way
Ability to organise self and others in order to prioritise work and achieve targets
Self motivated and able to work on own initiative
Comprehensive understanding of, and ability to work within, the legislative and policy framework relating to children in need, children at risk and children being looked after
Understanding of and commitment to the application of Health & Safety policies and procedures
Understanding of the importance of management information in the monitoring, planning and review of services
Good grasp of performance monitoring and the ability to implement information collection against Performance Indicators
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with service users, staff, managers, other agencies and public
Ability to enable service users and staff to contribute to the planning and development of services
IT skills
Commitment to the application of social work values and to achieving the best possible outcomes for children
Willingness to work outside normal office hours as necessary

If you feel you fit the criteria please e-mail your CV to (email address removed) or call 0121 688 8220.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £30.00 - £33.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6MONTHS

Qualified Social Worker Older Person's Physical Disabiliti

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:36+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Older Person’s Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Older Peron’s Physical Disabilities Team based in the West Midlands. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £20 + per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
To reassess, review and evaluate and monitor care as required.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Halls, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistants

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:20+00:00

Capita Resourcing are currently recruiting experienced Health Care Assistants to join our agency staff for work in and around Norwich.

We have a range of work available from Nursing and Residential Homes to Domiciliary care in patients own homes. We are looking for candidates who will thrive in a healthcare setting, and are experienced in the day to day challenges faced when working in a healthcare setting.

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable people who have an excellent work ethic and a passion for caring for people within various settings. You will need to be motivated and focused on the day to day challenges within the care role.

The successful candidate will preferably have 6 months experience in a similar setting, but it is not essential - a full UK driving licence would also be an advantage.

All applicants will be required to work flexible hours.

If you think you have the right skills to undertake a role with Capita, then please contact us to find out more information about this, and other roles that we have available today.

All employment offers will be subject to satisfactory reference and CRB checks.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Norwich
Salary: £6.00 - £7.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Reviewing Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:19+00:00

Reviewing Social Worker required for Older People's team.

Candidates must have relevant social care experience and be able to assess elderly and vulnerable people in their own homes
Make decisions about level of need and under supervision agree level of funding that is appropriate to meet needs

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of NHS and Community Care Act, safeguarding vulnerable people and other relevant legislation

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North London
Salary: £20.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Shuttering Joiner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:18+00:00

Shuttering joiners are required to work on various sites across the North East. Shuttering will be their first preference and experience on peri and doka systems would be an advantage
Please send your cv or call 01912220044
2 Shuttering related references and a valid CSCS card will be required upon application

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-12 Weeks

Senior Qualified Social Worker IAT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:18+00:00

My client is looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to work with the IAT South team servicing children in the South Birmingham Area.

Candidates must have 2 years + experience as a social worker

The ideal candidate would hold the following:

Sound knowledge of safeguarding thresholds,
Up to date experience of using Care First 6,
Able to add and create people on care first and open assessments- specifically A25 and A10,
Case recordings
Ability to complete brief case chronologies and identify areas of risk and need formulate an action plan,
Understanding of CAF’s and encouraging our partnership agencies in using them,
Ability to deal with hostile service users,
Have an awareness of resources within the South Area of Birmingham,
Ability to deal with fast pace of work and to complete lateral checks and screening within a 24 hour period.

Role is FULL-TIME (35hrs/wk), duration approx 12 weeks (subject to review), must be a car-driver.

If you feel you fit the criteria please e-mail your CV to (email address removed) or call 0121 688 8220.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £18.50 - £23.01 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Housing Options Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:09+00:00

Housing Options Officer - Berkshire
A Housing Options Officer is required by a local authority to work on a temporary contract for circa 9 weeks. This post will involve the provision of housing advice and assistance to prevent homelessness; investigation of homelessness applications; assistance in assessing application & decision on nominations & allocation to permanent housing; and liaison with outside agencies, Registered Social Landlords and other departments to resolve clients' housing problems.
Applicants will preferably have a good understanding of housing advice, options and homelessness. A good working knowledge of the service offered by other internal & external agencies as well as some experience of working with clients who have substance misuse or mental health issues. You will also be expected to have an understanding of current housing legislation. A CRB check will be required for this post. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate good communication & organisational skills as well as being IT literate.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £11.00 - £13.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Weeks+

Rent Accounting Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T10:58+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Rent Accounting Officer to work on a temporary basis for a local council.

The role will be working on the Housing team and will involve:

Reconciliation of all Rent Accounts including Holding Accounts.
Liaison with Housing Benefit systems and processes
Administrative support to Housing Services, e.g. Rent Increases
Amendments to Rent Accounts including Court Paperwork
Processing of Rent Refund applications
Dealing with customer enquiries relating to refund / revised payments / rent account queries
Administration of Direct Debits
Service Charges Administration

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have good numeracy skills, be an effective verbal and written communicator. Ideally, you will have experience of administering direct debit payments, In-depth knowledge of rent accounting requirements and be familiar with the Open Housing System. If you have an NVQ in Accounting, this would also be beneficial to your application.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please forward your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

2x Qualified Social Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T10:37+00:00

The main function of the role will be to review, complete outstanding work and close cases. The Social Workers will also be required to complete Initial & Core Assessments.

You will be required to manage a caseload of service users requiring assessment of their needs, carry out initial and core assessments and investigations and co-ordinating support packages as necessary.

Liaising and developing close working relationships with other professions and agencies to ensure service users receive services in accordance with assessed needs.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Diploma/ Degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent

Evidence of working with a complex caseload sympathetically and persuasively.

Ensure a high level of data quality for all information recorded, ensuring that the information is timely, accurate and complete.

Valid Registration with the GSCC.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Essex
Salary: £170 - £216 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Youth Justice Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T09:57+00:00

Youth offending officer needed on a full time, temporary contract in North Yorkshire to manage a mixed caseload of young offenders ensuring high standards of assessment and intervention whilst also meeting safeguarding and public protection duties. Must be an experienced youth justice practitioner.

Ref: M92133

Location: Scarborough
Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months or More

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T09:32+00:00

Qualified Social Worker Kensington and Chelsea £24.00 per hour

This well-established local authority is looking for an Experienced Social Worker for their busy Mental Health Team. This is a newly formed Social Work Team therefore candidates need to be highly experienced

Candidates will be expected to:

Seeing clients on their initial visit,
Making initial assessments in a multi-disciplinary team, with doctors and nurses.
Meeting clients for the first 6 months and identify initial needs, assessing whether further support should be from the secondary service or referred back to primary care.
Experience of multi-disciplinary community mental health work is essential.
AMHP status is not required

Candidates must be able to start ASAP as client is URGENTLY speaking someone

A valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful Candidates will be called with 48 Hours

Location: South West London
Salary: £24.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

General Practice Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T09:29+00:00

General Practice Surveyor
West Midlands
To work on - Red Book Valuations, Landlord and Tenant, Rating Appeals, Compensation Negotiations
Salary Negotiable

Long established Chartered Surveyors specialises in all types of commercial property and provides a wide regional coverage coupled with local expertise. The position is to be based in West Midlands and within the Professional Consultancy Team.

Current trading Conditions means a General Practice Surveyor is required to work with individual local clients and larger institutional clients and cover a variety of work such as Red Book Valuations (Loan Security, Expert Witness, Pension Fund, etc), Landlord and Tenant Work (rent reviews, lease renewals, schedules of dilapidation/condition), rating appeals, compensation/CPO negotiations.

This job ideally needs someone who holds MRICS with 2/3 years experience. However a more senior stature is welcome to apply where we would expect there to be an existing client base to be brought in by that individual.
If the candidate does not hold all of the experience then training will be provided.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate their self motivation and commitment to develop new business opportunities, looking after existing clients, and wanting to forge a career within a three office provincial practice.

Apply now, or contact us for further information on this role or similar positions.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £240,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T09:29+00:00

Family Support Worker – Children and Families 0-5 years North London
£18.00 Limited This well-established local authority in North London is looking for an Experienced Family Support Worker With experience in working with under 5’s

Candidates will be expected to:

To undertake direct casework, including through home visiting, managing a caseload of children and their families under 5 years, including parents-to-be to ensure that work with families is undertaken as agreed through supervision within agreed timescales.
Assess the needs of children and their families through the use of the common assessment framework (e-CAF), supporting families with additional needs to access the services they need. This will include assessment of and referral/signposting for children over 5years where there are older siblings within the family.
Ensure that outcomes for children and their families are recorded and to undertake any new outcomes initiatives as agreed by IEYS.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children and their families ensuring that Child Protection policies & procedures are followed at all times
Attend Safeguarding and Team Around the Child meetings (TAC) meetings, providing high quality reports, working to the agreed individual CP/Children In Need plans.
Work collaboratively within the family support multi-agency teams, including speech & Language Therapists, CAMHS Practitioners and partners such as Health Visiting and Midwifery to ensure families have access to a wide range of coordinated services.
Contribute to case review meetings, presenting case work to colleagues, reflecting on work with families and developing best practice

A valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful Candidates will be called with 48 Hours

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T09:28+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – Children With Disabilities East London £22.00 PER HOUR
This well established local authority In East London are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their Busy but Friendly Children with Disabilities Team.

Main Duties will include:

Assessment work including Core Assessments
Initial Assessments
Child in Need and Looked After Child (LAC) reviews
Develop, monitor and review needs-led packages of care for provision of services to users in relation to the resources available
Ensuring that statutory duties towards LAC are met
Multi agency work
Work as part of a team, participating in the office duty system;
Maintaining confidentiality with service users
Accurate case recordings
Completion of appropriate forms and documents, reviews and correspondence according to Departmental Codes of Practice
Advocating on behalf of service users
Adhering to the legal framework and the agency’s policies and procedures

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful candidates with be called within 48 Hours

Location: City of London
Salary: £22.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

TLO - Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T08:58+00:00

TLO - TENANT LIAISON OFFICER - CAERNARFON / BANGOR, GWYNEDD - SOCIAL HOUSING MAINTENANCE
My client is looking for an experienced TLO (TENANT LIAISON OFFICER), for their project in Gwynedd, North Wales.
The successful applicant must be a Welsh Speaker as this position will be dealing and liaising with local residents across the Caernarfon and Bangor areas. You must have experience working on similar Social Housing projects and must be able to provide demonstrable references to show proficiency in doing this.
The position is due to start on the 09/02/2012 but interviews will be held ASAP.
If you think this is you, you have experience working as a TLO on Social Housing Maintenance projects and you are a Welsh Speaker, please email your CV or call me on 0151 236 8788

Location: Gwynedd
Salary: £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Residential Support Worker (Children with Disabilities)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T18:10+00:00

Just Social Care urgently requires a number of experienced support workers to work within residential children’s homes supporting children with disabilities and complex needs. The home’s are based in around the Buckinghamshire. You will be required to work on a casual basis to provide vital cover to the permanent staff and help deliver a quality service to young people and their families whilst keeping the child at the heart of all we do. A flexible working pattern is available with the majority of the hours being undertaken during the weekend and nights. However the potential for full time hours will be made available for all workers who demonstrate a strong flexible working ethos and commitment to the role. It is our intention to provide a team of same named workers who are able to commit on going to the care home to ensure continuity for the children they support.

Essential Requirements:

At least 1 year’s recent experience in a similar field working with children with disabilities.
Basic Life ( First Aid)
Medication Training
Moving & Handling
NVQ Level 2/3 Social Care
An understanding and knowledge of working in a person centred manner
A creative approach to empowering children to achieve their goals
A commitment to the care and well being of children with disabilities and complex needs.
Checkable references (Desirable)
Car driver or a willingness to travel
Current enhanced CRB

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £10.00 - £1,200 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Team Manager - Family Support Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:55+00:00

Just Social Care currently have a Team Manager vacancy for a Family Support Team in Essex. This is a permanent position with immediate start.

Duties Include:

Managing Caseloads
Assessments
Guiding Newly Qualified Social Workers
Court Work

You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have previous managerial experience within a Children or Families team. For more info on this post please call Emma Riggon at Just Social Care on tel:

020 8114 9190 / 9173

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: Essex
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Residential Support Worker (Children with Disabilities)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:46+00:00

Just Social Care urgently require a number of experienced support workers to work within residential children’s homes supporting children with a wide range disabilities and challenging behaviour. The care homes are based in the Surrey area. A flexible working pattern is available with the majority of the hours being undertaken during the weekend; however the potential for full time hours will be made available for all workers who demonstrate a strong flexible working ethos and commitment to the role. It is our intention to provide a team of same named workers who are able to commit on going to the care home to ensure continuity for the children they support. If you have demonstrable relevant experience, live accessible to all or some of the above areas and can provide the commitment we require, we look forward to hearing from you.

Essential Requirements:

At least 1 year’s recent experience in a similar field working with children with disabilites.
An understanding and knowledge of working in a person centred manner
A creative approach to empowering children to achieve their goals
A commitment to the care and well being of children with disabilites and complex needs.
Checkable references Desirable
Car driver or a willingness to travel
Current enhanced CRB

For more details on this post, please contact Emma on telephone: 0208 114 9190

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Just Social Care urgently require a number of experienced support workers to work within residential children’s homes supporting children with disabilities and complex needs. The care homes are based in the Buckinghamshire of Aylesbury & High Wycombe. A flexible working pattern is available with the majority of the hours being undertaken during the weekend; however the potential for full time hours will be made available for all workers who demonstrate a strong flexible working ethos and commitment to the role. It is our intention to provide a team of same named workers who are able to commit on going to the care home to ensure continuity for the children they support. If you have demonstrable relevant experience, live accessible to all or some of the above areas and can provide the commitment we require, we look forward to hearing from you.

Essential Requirements:

At least 1 year’s recent experience in a similar field working with children
An understanding and knowledge of working in a person centred manner
A creative approach to empowering children to achieve their goals
A commitment to the care and well being of children
Checkable references Desirable
Car driver or a willingness to travel
Current enhanced CRB

For more details on this post, please contact Emma on telephone: 0208 114 9190

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £9.13 - £10.70 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Team Manager - Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:46+00:00

Job description

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a Social Work Team Manager for a Children with Disabilities Team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar supervisory role managing a complex case load, and have experience of working in this field, including Child Protection. This role will suit a candidate with strong influencing and negotiating skills with clients and other health professionals. Knowledge of key legislation and policy framework and of methods to assess performance and achievement of targets in social work practice are also prerequisite to this role. Requirements for this post: * Ability to maintain clear boundaries with clients and colleagues * Required to be mobile throughout an operational area and therefore a valid driving licence and use of car required, unless the role can be undertaken effectively by alternative transport arrangements * Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends * Be committed to evidence based practice * Be contactable by telephone All applicants must have a minimum of 12 months experience working as a Team Manager - Children With Disabilites and hold DipSw or equivalent qualification in social work and be GSCC registered. It is essential that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes, or have access to a car and driver.

For more info on this post please call Emma Riggon at Just Social Care on tel:

020 8114 9190 /9173

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: Essex
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:45+00:00

Just Social Care currently have locum social worker vacancies to join this Initial Assessment/child protection service in Southampton.
To be considered for this role you will need at least 18 months experience of statutory social work in a front line setting, involving direct work with children and families. This means referral and assessment and or child protection/child in need work
You must have experience in and must be able to;

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on our IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:45+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

Just Social Care are currently looking to recruit a Social Worker, who has previous experience of working within a Care Management setting.
You must be a qualified Social Worker who is registered with the GSCC, as well as hold a current enhanced CRB.
Our Client is looking to appoint a locum who has 12 months experience of working within a Learning Disabilities setting, and has experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting, as well have knowledge of Valuing People, Community Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable People is required, and you should be Capable and confident in carrying out holistic assessments and reviews.
Able to manage and prioritise case load. Good communication and report writing skills. Previous experience of using CareFirst is preferable, although training would be offered to the right person.

Please only apply to this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:45+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

Just Social Care have vacancies throughout the UK and are looking for Qualified Social Workers and Social Work Assistant's to fill these short and long term post's.
Our client is seeking a Qualified social worker to join this Looked After Children team.
The ideal candidate will have 2 years post qualifying experience and experience of working within a Looked After Children setting,
You must be experienced of holding complex cases including court cases.

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Please only apply for this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Family Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:45+00:00

Just Social Care currently has locum vacancies for 4 x Family Support Workers within the Buckinghamshire area.

To be considered for this role you will need at least 12 months experience working with a children’s centre. The role consists of support to the Children’s Centre Co-ordinator as to the service delivery requirements, promoting activities that will improve the life and learning opportunities of 0-5 year olds.

You must have experience in and must be able to undertake the following role:

Encourage parental engagement in the ethos and activities of Children’s Centre.
To support the Children’s Centre Co-ordinator to provide a range of support, care and education services to children under the age of 5 years and their families in the Centre and its linked sites.
Engage with children and their parents in challenging circumstances.
To work shift patterns between the hours of 8am – 6pm with the occasional evening and weekend work.

For more details on this post, please contact Emma on telephone: 0208 114 9190Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements. Just Social Care is a specialist recruiter of social workers jobs; to view a full selection of our current social worker vacancies, please visit: (link removed)

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 31/03/2012

Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:44+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: West London
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:43+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements. For more info on this position please call Jane at Just Social Care on 01375 641131

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: South East London
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:43+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:43+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Senior Practitioner - Duty and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:42+00:00

A Senior Practitioner or an experienced Senior Social Worker is required to work on the Duty and Assessment Team. Candidates need to have experience of working in a duty and assessment team. Will be undertaking complex Initial assessments and S.47 enquiries. To take the lead on assessments and S.47 enquiries. Must have sound knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, able to give advice and support to less experienced workers. Have knowledge of joint working with the police and other lead agencies Health and Education, advise these agencies when necessary on CP processes and procedures. Be familiar with systems use for assessments and other data. Be able to use own initiative and make decisions when dealing with crisis to ensure that children are safeguarded. Good communication and recording skills are essential. Should be a confident professional who is able to take the lead.

Location: West London
Salary: £28.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Permanency Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:42+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Permanency Team

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Experience qualified Social Worker for the Permanency - Basildon 1 team.
Must have Court experience and working with LAC children. Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Must have current GSCC registration certificate.

Location: Basildon
Salary: £25.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Adoption and Fostering Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:42+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adoption and Fostering Team Manager

The vacancy is for a full time Team Manager in Adoption Support team. Minnimum requirement of 3 years post qualifying experience in a statutory child care setting and at least 2 years experience in adoption work, including adoption support.

For more details please call Jane Collins @ Just Social Care on 01375 641131

Location: London
Salary: £36.00 - £40.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:41+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: Essex
Salary: £24.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:40+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

Just Social Care currently have locum Qualified social worker vacancies to join this Initial Assessment/child protection service across London.
To be considered for this role you will need at least 18 months experience of statutory social work in a front line setting, involving direct work with children and families. This means referral and assessment and or child protection/child in need work
You must have experience in and must be able to;

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on our IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only appy for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker and have your GSCC registration.

Location: East London
Salary: £24.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:40+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: West London
Salary: £24.50 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:39+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Please only apply for this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:39+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

Please only apply to this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:39+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

Please only apply to this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Older Persons

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:38+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's team.

Just Social Care has vacancies for qualified Social Workers to join this Older Person's team

The team has a vacancy for a Care Manager (qualified) and a Snr Care Manager (qualified)
This team works with in a multidisciplinary along with other health care professionals, and previous experience of practicing in this way is desirable
In these roles you will be managing an allocated case load as well as;

Arranging meetings directly with service users.
Carrying out assessments.
Completing care plans Implementing care plans.
Making relevant referrals.
Carrying out reviews, transferring and closing cases.
Attending case conferences.
Worked closely with service user, family members and Out Reach Worker.
Assisting and advising on benefits. Direct Payments.

Previous experience of Adult Protection is advantageous as is experience of working with Framework I.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Senior Practitioner - Duty and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:38+00:00

Location: Surrey
Salary: £28.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:38+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

Just Social Care currently have locum Qualified social worker vacancies to join this Initial Assessment/child protection service.
To be considered for this role you will need at least 18 months experience of statutory social work in a front line setting, involving direct work with children and families. This means referral and assessment and or child protection/child in need work
You must have experience in and must be able to;

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on our IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only appy for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker and have your GSCC registration.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £25.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:31+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:31+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

Just Social Care currently have locum social worker vacancies to join this Initial Assessment/child protection service..
To be considered for this role you will need at least 18 months experience of statutory social work in a front line setting, involving direct work with children and families. This means referral and assessment and or child protection/child in need work
You must have experience in and must be able to;

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:30+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on our IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only appy for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker and have your GSCC registration.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: London
Salary: £24.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:30+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

Please only apply to this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: London
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:29+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Referral and Assessment

Just Social Care currently have locum Qualified social worker vacancies to join this Initial Assessment/child protection service..
To be considered for this role you will need at least 18 months experience of statutory social work in a front line setting, involving direct work with children and families. This means referral and assessment and or child protection/child in need work
You must have experience in and must be able to;

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only aaply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: Essex
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:28+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on our IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only appy for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker and have your GSCC registration.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

For more info on this post please call Jane at Just Social Care on 01375 641131

Location: West London
Salary: £24.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:28+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Please only apply for this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:27+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

Just Social Care currently have locum Qualified social worker vacancies to join this Initial Assessment/child protection service..

To be considered for this role you will need at least 18 months experience of statutory social work in a front line setting, involving direct work with children and families. This means referral and assessment and or child protection/child in need work
You must have experience in and must be able to;

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only apply to this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:26+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements. For more info on this role please call Emma at Just Social Care on 0208 114 9190

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: Essex
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Kent Adult QSW

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:23+00:00

Kent County council are curently looking for an experienced older persons qualified social worker to join their service.

Its a temporary role which is due to last for an initial 3 months but has a strong possability of an extension. The manager needs someone who can hit the ground running and complete a 36 hour week (mon-friday) for the duration of the contract.

Experience is essential for this position and any potential contractors must have at least 3 years of experience as a QSW in adults social work/older persons services.

If the role is of interest please call David at RIG on 01423 790364 to register your interest.

Location: Kent
Salary: £20.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Sutton Fostering Kinship Assessment Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:20+00:00

Sutton council are curently looking for an experienced fostering Kinship social worker who has specific experience of fostering and carrying out kinship assessments.

Experience is essential for this position and any potential contractors must have at least 2 years of fostering experience as a QSW.

If the role is of interest please call David at RIG on 01423 790364 to register your interest.

Location: Sutton
Salary: £20.00 - £28.00 ph Dependant on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Initial 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:19+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

Just Social Care currently have locum Qualified social worker vacancies to join this Initial Assessment/child protection service..

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only apply to this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:18+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements. For more info on this role please call Emma at Just Social Care on 0208 114 9190

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: Essex
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Acute Hospital Social Worker - WANDSWORTH

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:12+00:00

Wandsworth council are curently looking for an experienced hospital social worker who has specific experience of acute hospital discharge.

Experience is essential for this position and any potential contractors must have the acute hospital experience requested.

If the role is of interest please call David at RIG on 01423 790364 to register your interest.

Location: Wandsworth
Salary: £20.00 - £29.00 ph Depending on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Initial 3 Months

Fostering Social Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:10+00:00

Eden Brown are looking for Fostering Social workers for opportunities within West Yorkshire.

The Fostering Social workers will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a fostering team.

Duties include:

Fostering Approval Panel
Supervising and Supporting Foster Carer's
Liaising with Local Authorities other social workers and relevant agencies
Writing Reports

These position's are to start asap for 3 months minimum with the potential of long term work.

If this position is of interest please send you cv to (email address removed) or contact Carly on 0113 3940133

I look forward to speaking with you!!

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £25.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:09+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

Just Social Care currently have locum Qualified social worker vacancies to join this Initial Assessment/child protection service..

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only apply to this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:09+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

Just Social Care currently have locum Qualified social worker vacancies to join this Initial Assessment/child protection service..

Undertake child protection investigations and work to child protection plans
Assess risk and need in relation to children and families and formulate plans to address needs
Engage with children, young people and their parents in challenging circumstances
Undertake assessments with good analytical and child centred focus
Work well with partner agencies and communicate with other professionals
Be child focused
Work as part of a team
Use supervision effectively
Understand information technology as appropriate to the job and maintain accurate and up to date records on IT system.
Be able to write clear reports quickly and to a high standard
Understand the legal process and have experience of writing reports for court, attending court and giving evidence.

Please only apply to this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Initial Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:03+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements. For more info on this role please call Emma at Just Social Care on 0208 114 9190

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: Essex
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:02+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements. For more info please call Jane at Just Social Care on 01375 641131

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Permanency Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T17:00+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER - PERMANENCY TEAM

For more info please call Glen Northover at Just Social Care on 01375 641131

Location: Basildon
Salary: £25.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:58+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: East London
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:54+00:00

Project Support Worker - Temporary contract - 3 months - Based Conwy

We are currently recruiting for a temporary project support worker to work with homeless service users in a Homeless Project. Previous experience in this type of role is essential. Duties will include Support planning, liaison with external agencies, administration duties. Some lone working.

CRB check needed.

Please call Louise at Eden Brown for more details on 0161 2331600 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North Wales
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:50+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Older Persons

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:49+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's team.

Just Social Care has vacancies for qualified Social Workers to join this Older Person's team

Arranging meetings directly with service users.
Carrying out assessments.
Completing care plans Implementing care plans.
Making relevant referrals.
Carrying out reviews, transferring and closing cases.
Attending case conferences.
Worked closely with service user, family members and Out Reach Worker.
Assisting and advising on benefits. Direct Payments.

Previous experience of Adult Protection is advantageous as is experience of working with Framework I.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: London
Salary: £24.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:48+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Qualified Social Worker - Older Persons

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:46+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's team.

Just Social Care has vacancies for qualified Social Workers to join this Older Person's team

Arranging meetings directly with service users.
Carrying out assessments.
Completing care plans Implementing care plans.
Making relevant referrals.
Carrying out reviews, transferring and closing cases.
Attending case conferences.
Worked closely with service user, family members and Out Reach Worker.
Assisting and advising on benefits. Direct Payments.

Previous experience of Adult Protection is advantageous as is experience of working with Framework I.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:46+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

For more info on this post please call Emma at Just Social Care on 0208 114 9190

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: North London
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Older Persons

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:44+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Older Person's team.

Just Social Care has vacancies for qualified Social Workers to join this Older Person's team

Arranging meetings directly with service users.
Carrying out assessments.
Completing care plans Implementing care plans.
Making relevant referrals.
Carrying out reviews, transferring and closing cases.
Attending case conferences.
Worked closely with service user, family members and Out Reach Worker.
Assisting and advising on benefits. Direct Payments.

Previous experience of Adult Protection is advantageous as is experience of working with Framework I.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:42+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

Please only apply to this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:40+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

For more info on this role please call Jane on 01375 641131

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Electrical/Maintenance Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:37+00:00

Electrical Supervisor job in Kent. An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Supervisor to work for a housing association based in Kent.

The client works to provide housing for key workers such as Doctors and Teachers, as well as running and implementing housing schemes for retirees, building new homes and developing communities.

Responsibilities:

To take supervisory responsibility for the repairs and maintenance teams
Ensuring that all electrical resources are accounted for and are efficiently deployed
Ensure that all staff are adequately trained and capable of performing tasks
To ensure that all service delivery complies with procurement and purchasing standards

Requirements:

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electro-Technical Technology
Trained to the 17th edition of the IEE wiring regulations
City & Guilds 2391-10 Inspection and Testing qualification
Post qualification experience working in the housing/maintenance sector
Good communication skills
Full driving licence
Flexible on hours

Location: Kent
Salary: £30,000 - £31,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:27+00:00

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Bedfordshire - £26 Ltd per hour

Ongoing contract available for a Children's Social Worker based with Bedfordshire's Children with Disabilities Team.
The Team Manager is looking for GSCC registered Social Workers who have post-qualifying fieldwork experience in statutory children's services; experience of children with disabilities is desirable but not essential. Applicants must be able to work full-time hours and be car owner-drivers.

The role will involve, with supervision, managing a caseload, undertaking the task of initial and core assessments, undertaking Sec.47 Investigations, child protection care proceedings and care planning.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:22+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Child Protection Team based in Cardiff. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £26.

Duties Include -

Children in Need cases.
Looked after children casework.
Family group conferences.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. 2 years post graduate experience working within a Child Protection Social Services department would be an advantage.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:17+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements. Fore monre info on this role please call Emma at Just Social Care on 0208 114 9190

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: Slough
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:17+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

For more info on this position please call Emma at Just Social Care on 020 8114 9190. Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: North London
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Permanency Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:13+00:00

For more info please call Glen Northover at Just Social Care on 01375 641131

Location: Essex
Salary: £24.50 - £27.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:13+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

For more info please call Emma at Just Social Care on 0208 114 9190.

Location: West London
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:12+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:11+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Community Mental Health Worker

Just Social Care are currently recruiting for a local authority. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential),to join their Community Mental Health Team.

The main duties will include:

Providing a high quality responsive service using all appropriate methods of professional intervention and care management.
Managing a caseload including a wide range of service-users with varying and often complex mental health issues
Undertaking direct work with service-users and operating within Community Care legislation in order to access appropriate resources to meet need.

Post-qualification proven experience of working within statutory mental health services is essential, and prior proven experience of working within a CMHT is preferred.

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Please only apply to this post if you are a Qualified Social Worker.

Location: London
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:10+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within this setting.

You will be qualified with a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) and be currently registered with the GSCC You should also hold a current valid enhanced CRB check.

For more info on this post please call Emma Riggon at Just Social Care on tel: 020 8114 9190

Just Social Care have the most experienced consultants within the UK who have over 15 years + combined experience within Social Work recruitment, both Locum and permanent placements.

Please only apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker

Location: London
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/02/2012

Housing - Estate Caretaker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:01+00:00

Housing Technical - Estate Caretaker - North Yorkshire

Our client is urgently looking for an Estate Caretaker to join their team based in the North Yorkshire.

The ideal candidate will be required to:

Removing graffiti.
Removing accumulations of rubbish from areas owned by us and liaising with local Councils to remove accumulations of rubbish from publicly owned areas.
Undertaking occasional landscape maintenance to public/open spaces
Identifying and reporting faults/repairs to the paths, roads, paved areas, communal areas, car parks and property within our estates.
Undertaking minor repairs to fencing, street signs, benches and other communal facilities as required.
Carrying out minor repairs to both vacant and occupied properties.
Carrying out regular inspections of the communal areas/bin stores of our flats, removing any rubbish and ensuring any issues, which may compromise tenants safety, are reported to the Housing Offices.
Liaising with our partners at Town Close to ensure any repairs defects are reported.
Be required to work flexibly.
Move furniture including lifting and manual handling.
Be required to work outside in all weather conditions.
Work on own initiative.
Have knowledge of and embrace the Association’s Corporate Plan, Vision and Mission.

For further information, please contact Sarah Ibbotson at HBHC Synergy Group on 0113 366 2455, or alternatively email your cv to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Respiratory Physiotherapist (Band 5/6)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T15:52+00:00

RESPIRATORY PHYSIO JOB – Nottinghamshire
Band 5/6
£26,000 pro rata
28 hours a week (Mon to Thursday)

ENTHUSIASTIC AND DEDICATED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN A RESPIRATORY JOB ROLE

This exciting Respiratory Physiotherapist job in Nottingham will offer a dedicated and hungry physiotherapist a rare opportunity to grow and develop their career in a specialist setting.

Working across different centres within Nottinghamshire you will join a successful and growing COPD team and work with the Lead Physiotherapist and COPD nurse.

It will be your job to assess patient’s, pre and post their taking part in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme. You will be confident to lead pulmonary rehabilitation classes, including exercise and education sessions in a group environment.

Job applicants should be a HPC registered Physio, ideally with recent Respiratory experience and a good understanding of COPD.

You will also need access to a car and full UK Driving Licence.

In return you will receive a leading job benefits package plus great career development opportunities.

To find out more about this Physiotherapist job in Notts please contact Matthew Hobbs on 02072598788 or email (email address removed).

Hays Healthcare is a trading division of Hays Healthcare Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Head of Finance - National Travel

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T15:42+00:00

Manage a team of c65 staff including a mix of qualified and trainee accountants and other specialist roles including transactions processing, tax, treasury, insurance and finance systems.
Construct, lead and develop teams that ensure excellence in all aspects of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Develop strong relationships with internal customers and external stakeholders.
Work with Executive Directors and Senior Managers to develop a strong performance management system and culture of performance improvement both within the finance function and across the wider Group.
Contribute to the management of the Group nationally and provide expertise in an area conducive to the achievement of corporate goals.

Candidate Requirements

Based in either Buckinghamshire or Birmingham.
National travel and overnight stays are required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

For a full Job Description or for a fully confidential conversation please contact me at (email address removed) or call DD 0121 685 8712

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Childrens Registered Manager Wiltshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T15:34+00:00

Registered Manager Children - Salisbury
We currently have a an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to join an innovative independent Registered Children's Company.
You will be overseeing a staff team working with challenging young people in a residential setting.

To apply for this role you will need
QCF level 5 or NVQ 3 management
A minimum of 5 years experience of working with challenging young people in a residential setting
A minimum of 2 years managerial experience in a residential setting.

For fighter information please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Salisbury
Salary: £38,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Regional Services Director

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T15:31+00:00

You will be responsible for the delivery and development of a high performance, integrated service portfolio across a defined region. The main purpose is broken down as follows:

Manage a regional budget and deliver a strong financial performance that enables the delivery of commercial and social objectives on a local and national scale.
Construct, lead and develop teams that ensure excellence in all aspects of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Develop practical and strategic partnerships with other agencies to ensure that your customers have choices and opportunities to achieve personalised support & life goals.
Work with Business Development Directorate and Locality Managers to develop and sustain excellent customer relationships across your region.
Contribute to the management nationally and provide expertise in an area conducive to the achievement of corporate goals.

The successful candidate's will be

Based within or have easy access to the Region designated
National travel and overnight stays are required
Full and clean driving license and enhanced CRB disclosure required

For a full job spec please email (email address removed) or call DD 0121 685 8712

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 pa Excellent Benefits and Bonus Package
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T14:50+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults Team based in Hampshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £22 - £24 per hour.

Duties Include –

Giving information, advice and/ or signposting to other services.
Evaluating urgency of response required to a referral.
Engaging in a structured discussion with those making initial enquiry of the service and evaluating any information given.
Applying service access criteria to make a judgement on whether a referral is appropriate.

Requirements –
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have at least two years post qualifying experience within an Adults Social Services department.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Adoption Team Manager - South Wales

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T14:42+00:00

An experienced adoption Team Manager is required to join a South Wales Adoption Service. You will be responsible for managing the Local Authority team. Experience of managing staff as well as knowledge of adoption is essential.

You will need to be GSCC registered / Care Council for Wales registered and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £28.69 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 11 Weeks

Domiciliary Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T14:37+00:00

One of our clients a provider of Domiciliary Care and Supported Living for Adults and Elderly with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities are URGENTLY recruiting a Domiciliary Care Manager for Maternity Leave cover.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Care Manager to join an ambitious and growing domiciliary care company renowned for the highest standards of care.

As the Domiciliary Care Manager you will be responsible for the efficient running of this ambitious home care business.

Main Responsibilities will include the legal and ethical running of the day-to-day business and the operations of the office.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of Care Standard legislations and regulations including understanding their implementation within the business, Management experience of service provision in the care profession and will have an NVQ4 Registered Manager’s Award or equivalent in order to satisfy regulatory requirements.

Experience of Business Management would be advantageous as the role will require the ability to allocate, maintain and control financial resources and the creation of administrative systems
Some experience of involvement in the business development and marketing of a care business would be advantageous. The Care Manager will need a full driving licence

If the above is you, then Apply NOW by submitting your CV.

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Senior Social Worker - Childrens

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T14:05+00:00

Two experienced Qualified Children's Services Social Workers are needed to undertake work with children on the Child Protection Register, and possibly in care proceedings. Posts are needed to cover imminent vacancies, one post to start 30 January, the other from 15 February.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales / General Social Care Council and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh on 02920 538593 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £21.31 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Team Manager - Fostering

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T13:47+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Fostering Team Manager to join a local authority in South Wales. You are required to have prior management experience within a Children's Services setting (including prior experience of staff supervision) and significant experience of working in an Fostering Service.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales or General Social Care Council and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £28.69 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/01/2025
Duration: 12 Weeks

Team Manager - Fostering

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T13:40+00:00

We are currently recruiting for an Adoption Team Manager to join a local authority in South Wales. You are required to have prior management experience within a Children's Services setting (including prior experience of staff supervision) and significant experience of working in an Adoption Service.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales or General Social Care Council and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £28.69 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Head of Finance - National Travel Required

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T13:10+00:00

The Head of Finance will be responsible for the delivery and development of a high performance finance service across the Group. The main responsibilities have been listed below

Manage a team of c65 staff including a mix of qualified and trainee accountants and other specialist roles including transactions processing, tax, treasury, insurance and finance systems.
Construct, lead and develop teams that ensure excellence in all aspects of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Develop strong relationships with internal customers and external stakeholders.
Work with Executive Directors and Senior Managers to develop a strong performance management system and culture of performance improvement both within the finance function and across the wider Group.
Contribute to the management of the Group nationally and provide expertise in an area conducive to the achievement of corporate goals.

Candidate Requirements

Based in either Buckinghamshire or Birmingham.
National travel and overnight stays are required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

For a full Job Description or for a fully confidential conversation please contact me at (email address removed) or call DD 0121 685 8712

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistants

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T12:22+00:00

Care Assistants are needed to work within Residential homes for the elderly in Worksop.

Previous experience in Social Care is essential and you must have up to date Moving and Handling training.

Candidates must undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Rate £7+ per hour.

Hours will be on a rota, and can be flexible, full-time or part-time.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £7.00 - £8.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T12:21+00:00

Support Workers are needed to work with adults with learning disabilities in a Day Centre in Newark.

Previous experience in Social Care is essential and you must have up to date Moving and Handling training.

Candidates must undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Rate £8-£9 per hour.

Hours are 9.30am-3.30pm Monday – Friday.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistants

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T12:21+00:00

Care Assistants are needed to work within Residential homes for the elderly in Boughton.

Previous experience in Social Care is essential and you must have up to date Moving and Handling training.

Candidates must undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Rate £7+ per hour.

Hours will be on a rota, and can be flexible, full-time or part-time.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £7.00 - £8.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistants

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T12:21+00:00

Care Assistants are needed to work within Residential homes for the elderly in Newark.

Previous experience in Social Care is essential and you must have up to date Moving and Handling training.

Candidates must undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Rate £7+ per hour.

Hours will be on a rota, and can be flexible, full-time or part-time.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £7.00 - £8.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job - Team Manager Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T11:16+00:00

Social Work Job - Team Manager Adoption

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team Manager within a Looked after Children Team in South Wales. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £35 ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Ability to lead and motivate a team to meet objectives, in a supportive way
Ability to organise self and others in order to prioritise work and achieve targets
Good grasp of performance monitoring and the ability to implement information collection against Performance Indicators
Understanding of and commitment to the application of Health & Safety policies and procedures

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK. Please note we will only look to consider / appoint candidates who have prior management experience within a Children's Services setting (including prior experience of staff supervision) significant experience of working in an Adoption Service.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £30.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Commercial Services and Income Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T11:09+00:00

My Client is a social housing provider who is looking for a Commercial Services and Income Manager for a 12 Month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing and monitoring of the rent accounting systems recommending any new developments to improving the value for money of the service for both internal and external customers.
Optimising the performance of former customer arrears and sundry debtors, by maximising the income for the Trust and minimising the bad debt provision.
Managing and developing Leasehold services, shop management and Right to buy processes.
Managing staff performance and provide value for money services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong income management background with experience of working with rent account systems, maximising value for money and performance management. Experience of using Academy would be beneficial as would experience of working with an open accounts sundry debtors system.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
For more information please contact Georgina Green, Jenny Shaw or Debbie King on 0151 236 8788.

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Months

PACT Team Children's Services - Southampton

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T11:04+00:00

PACT Team Children's Services - Southampton

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Protection and Court Team (PACT) within Children Services. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25-£27.

Duties –

Working with children and families within family court environments.
Case management and decision making.
You will be expected to provide high quality social work service to children and their families in Southampton.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Robin King, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Southampton
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Required in Cardiff

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T11:03+00:00

Social Worker Required In Cardiff

A number of exciting opportunities have arisen for Qualified Social Workers to work in an Adult Services division in Cardiff. For these Qualified Adult Social Worker positions, you must have at least 1 + year experience working as a Qualified Social Worker, working with adults with learning disabilities.

You will be managing your own caseload and assisting people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and enhance their independence. You must be able to manage and prioritise time and workload efficiently, as well as be able to communicate in an effective and creative way. Out of hours work is required.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this vacancy, please contact Service Care Solutions

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW - Children & Families - Duty & Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T10:56+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Childrens Duty & Assessment - Greater Manchester

An experienced Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Children and Families Team in the Greater Manchester area.

The role is a particularly challenging appointment, in which you will be working in a Children & Families team. Specialising in Duty & Assessment you would be expected to carry out initial appraisals, some child protection work and making referrals to other appropriate social services teams. The social worker would be expected to visit the home and involve the child in the interview, as well as other external organisations where appropriate.

The ideal candidate will be GSCC registered, have a Social Worker Degree and have a fully enhanced CRB. All applicants must have at least 2 years post qualification experience. This Social Work post is initially for 3 months.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Greater Manchester area or in the Children's and Family Duty & Assessment field please contact Julia Snowball on The Social Care Team at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £16.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Long Term (Children)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T10:55+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Long Term Children's - Greater Manchester

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Long Term Children and Families team in the Greater Manchester area.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Greater Manchester area or in the Children's and Family field please contact Julia Snowball on The Social Care Team at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £17.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Qualified Social Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T10:48+00:00

I am currently looking for a temporary Social Worker to work in a Long Term Childcare fieldwork team based in Nottinghamshire. Candidates must have a minimum 2 years experience gained working in a Child Protection / Childcare setting to include S47 enquiries, Care Proceedings, working with Looked After Children and Adoption Work. Candidates must be GSCC registered and have a recent CRB check. This is a full time role, 37hrs a week for an initial 3 month contract.

It is essential all candidates have:

Professional Qualification in Social Work (MA, BA, Dipsw etc)
Full GSCC Registration
Experience within Children's Services
Full Driving License with access to a car

To discuss these roles or any other Qualified Social Worker vacancies in the Nottinghamshire area, please call James Robinson on 0113 3940133 or alternatively, please email your CV to (email address removed)

In return, Eden Brown will offer:

Competitive Pay Rates both LTD and PAYE
Free CRB
Dedicated Consultant
No false promises!!

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £25.00 - £33.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Procurement Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T10:28+00:00

The ideal candidate will be MCIPS qualified with demonstrable category management experience of large value contracts. A successful track record of managing a portfolio of categories and delivering outstanding value, together with well developed interpersonal and communication skills are all essential for this role. Some private sector and IT procurement experience would also be beneficial.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Procurement & Property, the post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of category strategies for their portfolio in line with business requirements that optimise both value and service delivery.

If you think you have the drive, determination and experience required to fulfil this role then we would like to hear from you.

My client offers a range of progressive benefits that include flexible working options, a generous leave package, excellent transport links, a vibrant and developing town centre in Stratford and all the encouragement you need to achieve your career goals.

Starting salary £36,566 per annum

Location: Stratford, East London
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: City of London
Salary: £36,566 - £37,566 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Commercial Manager/ Business Development Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T09:32+00:00

Commercial Manager/ Business Development Manager
West Midlands
£40,000 + Excellent bonus package + Car + Holidays.

An Established Contractor who deals with various services such as Insulation Specialists including cavity wall, loft insulation and external insulation. Structural repairers, insurance contractors and small building jobs.

Current trading conditions means a Commercial Manager is needed to develop the market and create new business through sales and marketing and who can negotiate contracts with both contractors and subcontractors. They will also need to produce monthly internal cost reports. The manager will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 10 people who will range from building surveyors to office assistants.

This job requires someone with a sales background, who also has high levels of Quantity surveying experience. You will take charge of the team and be able to create new business with clients. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, enthusiastic and strive for a challenge. This is an excellent opportunity for the ideal candidate as there is a chance to progress within the company with an excellent bonus package.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £40,000 pa Car + Excellent Bonus Package
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW - Adults/ Older People Community SW

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T09:25+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults and Older Persons Community Social Worker - West Yorkshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults and Older Persons Team based in the West Yorkshire region.

Working within the Adults and Older Persons Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To manage a caseload which includes vulnerable users and / or those with complex problems, taking action where necessary to protect the users and others in emergency situations.
To make appropriate assessments of individuals social care needs, within specified time limits and in collaboration with health and other relevant agencies, taking into consideration the wishes of individuals and their carers.
To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with relatives, carers, advocates and representatives, and in consultation with health and other agencies.
To secure the delivery, within the financial resources available, of services to meet assessed needs.
To maintain an effective system for coordinating, monitoring and reviewing care plans and service standards; to identify gaps in services and to advise the Line Manager accordingly.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the West Yorkshire area please contact Daniel Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T09:23+00:00

An experienced Team Manager is required to work with the Children service in Cardiff Wales

Job role intails the following

Ability to lead and motivate a team to meet objectives, in a supportive way
Ability to organise self and others in order to prioritise work and achieve targets
Self motivated and able to work on own initiative
Comprehensive understanding of, and ability to work within, the legislative and policy framework relating to children in need, children at risk and children being looked after
Understanding of and commitment to the application of Health & Safety policies and procedures
Understanding of the importance of management information in the monitoring, planning and review of services
Good grasp of performance monitoring and the ability to implement information collection against Performance Indicators
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with service users, staff, managers, other agencies and public
Ability to enable service users and staff to contribute to the planning and development of services
IT skills
Commitment to the application of social work values and to achieving the best possible outcomes for children
Willingness to work outside normal office hours as necessary

If you feel you fit the criteria please e-mail your CV to (email address removed) or call 0121 688 8220.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £30.00 - £33.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6MONTHS

QSW - Adults Mental Health/ Forensic LD

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T09:19+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Mental Health - Forensic Learning/ Disabilities Team - West Yorkshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults - Mental Health - Forensic Learning/ Disabilities Team in the West Yorkshire area.

Working within the Adults - Mental Health - Forensic Learning/ Disabilities Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Manage a Mental Health/ Forensic LD caseload of varying levels of complexity.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit our website.
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Fostering

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T09:05+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Fostering - West Yorkshire

My client is urgently seeking and experienced Qualified Social Worker with previous Fostering experience to work in the West Yorkshire region.

The Social Worker will primarily be undertaking assessments of prospective foster carers, and additionally welfare supervision and supporting approved carers. The position is initially for 3 months with the possibility of extending it to 6 months.

Applicants must have previous experience of undertaking assessments of prospective foster carers.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Play Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T08:46+00:00

We have an excellent opportunity if you are looking for a Part-Time play worker Job in Essex. Based in a Children’s Centre you will be required to use your knowledge and experience to look after children ages 0-5, organising games and activities. You will be working as part of close knit team 3 days a week Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9-5. The candidate must live within the local, have their own car and be able to drive, along with experience in this type of field.

Location: Essex
Salary: £9.50 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months +

Chartered Surveyor - HMO Specialist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T08:44+00:00

MRICS Chartered Surveyor / HMO Specialist
West Midlands
3 week contract - Required ASAP
£18 per/hr + Mileage Allowance

Long established Chartered Surveyors supply traditional surveying services to the public and private sectors.

Current trading conditions means a Chartered Surveyor is needed to carry out a piece of work to be carried out to support an application for an additional licensing scheme to include smaller HMOs of two or more storeys and three or more occupiers.

This job needs a Chartered Surveyor with experience in delivering similar work for other local authorities to:

investigate ways and models of encouraging owners of empty properties to return them to use.
carry out further research into the following proposals investigating whether they make best use of the financial contribution and, give an indication of the level of spend required for each of these initiatives
investigate our ability to apply additional licensing across the whole City to cover all houses in multiple occupation and develop a plan to implement this approach.

Apply now, or contact us for Further information on this role.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £18.00 pa Mileage Allowance
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Weeks

Field Care Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T08:23+00:00

FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR WITHIN SOCIAL CARE
Field Care Supervisor - 5 days a week.
Suffolk, Ipswich and Colchester.
£18k - £21k.
Currently operating in the UK and Ireland, this company has revolutionised the way care is delivered. This nationally recognised organisation has proven to be successful through the understanding of their customer's requirements.
A customer focused, experienced home care individual will be important to the monitoring of care staff ensuring they arrive on time at service users homes and that they deliver high quality care.
We are looking for a passionate and flexible individual with previous managerial/supervisory experience. You will have ideally, achieved a NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care. You must have excellent team leadership skills, be approachable, have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Successful implementation of this role will be rewarded with performance related bonuses as well as career development through company support and training.
Please contact Sonik Singh now on 02076304403 to apply for this position.

Location: Suffolk
Salary: £19,000 - £22,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T07:53+00:00

Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for a qualified Social Worker to work within various Adult initiatives across Merseyside. The ideal candidate will have a solid background of PQE within Adult services, with experience of providing care to vulnerable service users within mental health and/or physical disability sectors.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and have the confidence and ability to deal with a complex caseload.

You will also benefit from the following –

28 days holiday pay (pro rata)
Free CRB
Your contract would be managed by local office in the North West
You will deal with one specialist Social Work Consultant

To find out more about this or any other temporary, permanent or interim qualified social worker jobs in Greater Manchester or throughout the UK telephone Hays Social Care on 0161 236 3617 or submit a copy of your up to date CV.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £15.00 - £25.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T07:53+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
BLACKBURN / DARWEN
£DOE

Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for a qualified Social Worker to work within various Adult initiatives across Lancashire. The ideal candidate will have a solid background of PQE within Adult services, with experience of providing care to vulnerable service users within mental health and/or physical disability sectors.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and have the confidence and ability to deal with a complex caseload.

You will also benefit from the following –

28 days holiday pay (pro rata)
Free CRB
Your contract would be managed by local office in the North West
You will deal with one specialist Social Work Consultant

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £15.00 - £25.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T21:19+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment - Safeguarding Adults Team - East Yorkshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults Assessment Safeguarding Adults Team in the East Yorkshire area.

Working within the Adults Assessment Safeguarding Adults Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Manage a Mental Health caseload of varying levels of complexity.
Facilitate appropriate assessment and service provision to people in hospital and to progress discharge.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.
Work with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Investigate and/or coordinate referrals in this area from receipt of referral to conclusion

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the East Yorkshire area please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £16.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T21:14+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment - Disability Resource Team (DRT) - East Riding

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults Assessment Disability Resource Team (DRT) in the East Riding area.

Working within the Adults Assessment Disability Resource Team (DRT), this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Offering assessment and care provision to people with complex and/or challenging behaviours.
Facilitate appropriate assessment and service provision to people in hospital and to progress discharge.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the East Yorkshire area please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £16.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment X2

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T21:09+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment - Specialist Teams (CMT) Hospital Based - East Yorkshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults Assessment Specialist Team in the East Yorkshire area.

Working within the Adults Assessment Specialist Team this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Take on complex work from the CMTs in order to increase the capacity of the CMTs to deal with Adult Assessment work.
Help manage a Mental Health caseload of varying levels of complexity.
Facilitate appropriate assessment and service provision to people in hospital and to progress discharge.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the East Yorkshire area please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £16.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T21:03+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment - Hospital - East Yorkshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults Assessment Team in a Hospital in the East Yorkshire area.

Working within the Adults Assessment Team within a busy hospital, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Manage a Mental Health caseload of varying levels of complexity.
Facilitate appropriate assessment and service provision to people in hospital and to progress discharge.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy hospital, as they will be required to hit the ground running as soon as possible.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the East Yorkshire area please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £16.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment X7

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T20:53+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Assessment - East Riding - x7

Our client is looking for 7 Qualified Social Workers to join their Adults Assessment Team based in the East Riding area.

Working within the Adults Assessment Team, these Qualified Social Workers will have the following responsibilities:

Manage a Mental Health caseload of varying levels of complexity.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.

The successful Qualified Social Workers will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the East Riding area or in the Adults Assessment field please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £16.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

QSW - Richmond - Older Persons Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T18:53+00:00

Richmond are looking to add an experienced Qualified social worker to the Older persons with physical Disabilities Team.

Previous experience is essential and candidates must have direct experience as an adults social worker of at least 3 years. The role is full time, due to last untill the end of march as a minimum and needs a candidate who can hit the ground running.

The role will involve -

Arranging packages of care

Carrying a caseload

Visits

If you have the experience required, hold an in date CRB and would be interested in hearing more about the role. Please call David on 01423 790364 for full details.

Location: Richmond
Salary: £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Hounslow CMHT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T18:53+00:00

Hounslow are looking to add an experienced Qualified social worker to the Community Mental Health Team.

Previous experience is essential and candidates must have direct experience as CMHT social worker of at least 3 years. The role is full time, due to last untill the end of march as a minimum and needs a candidate who can hit the ground running.

The role will involve -

Arranging packages of care

Carrying a caseload

Visits

If you have the experience required, hold an in date CRB and would be interested in hearing more about the role. Please call David on 01423 790364 for full details.

Location: Hounslow
Salary: £22.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 31/3/12 Initially

Lambeth YOS Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T18:53+00:00

London Borough of Lambeth are currently looking to add an experienced YOS worker to youth services.

Previous experience is essential and candidates must have direct experience as a YOS worker of at least 2 years. The role is full time, due to last untill at least the end of march and they need candidates who can hit the ground running.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING AS YOS OFFICER IS ESSENTIAL

If you have the experience required, hold an in date CRB and would be interested in hearing more about the role. Please call David at RIG for full details.

Location: Lambeth
Salary: £12.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Minimum 3 Months

Care Practice Specialist Regulatory Care Home Inspector

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T18:43+00:00

We are looking for part time care practice specialists who can offer part time hours (2-6 days per month) completing assessments of care standards within residential homes in the Glasgow/Edinburgh areas.

Assessing the standards of care and following up with written reports for residential care homes and hostels which may house adults or looked after children.

Ideally looking for applicants with managerial experience and in-depth knowledge of care practice standards/legislation. Could suit those who are semi retired or retired but applicants must have a current enhanced disclosure that is dated within the past 12 months.

Pay: £200 per assessment, paid upon completion. Travel expenses paid
Start date: ASAP

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £200 pd Paid per Assessment, on Completion
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Practice Specialist Regulatory Care Home Inspector

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T18:41+00:00

Assessing the standards of care and following up with written reports for residential care homes and hostels which may house adults or looked after children.

Pay: £200 per assessment, paid upon completion. Travel expenses paid
Start date: ASAP

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £200 pd Paid per Assessment, on Completion
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Hospital

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T18:18+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Hospital - West Yorkshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults Hospital Team in the West Yorkshire area.

Working within the Adults Hospital Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Identification of individual needs through assessment.
Planning and designing individual care plans to meet those needs.
Ensuring the delivery of services identified in care plans.
Ensuring that regular monitoring and review of care plans is carried out.
Accepting responsibility for actions in relation to the liberty or safety of clients in emergency situations.
Including carers and clients’ families in the assessment process in line with the Equal Opportunities Act 2004.
Liaising with colleagues and other agencies as appropriate including domiciliary, day and residential services.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the West Yorkshire area or in the Adults Hospital field please contact Daniel Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £19.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Rent and Service Charge Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T18:14+00:00

Rent And Service Charge Manager - Permanent - £41000 salary + bens

To deliver an excellent rent and service charge accounting service to housing companies ensuring the development of partnership wide services in line with best practice and partnership requirements. To support the achievement of effective financial planning with the provision of rent and service charge analysis.

Proven customer service experience
Experience of Rent and service charge accounting in a substantial and complex organisation
Experience or Rent and service charge applications and systems
Knowledge or rent and service charge regulation and differing tenure types
Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadline
Experience of reviewing and analysing financial information and reporting on results

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £41,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Leasehold Manager (Asset Management)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T17:20+00:00

Our clients are looking for a Leasehold manager to work within their busy office in London Bridge. The role will involve planning, organising and controlling systems for the management and recovery of costs for improvements and repairs from leaseholders, tenants and residents.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that overall service costs are recovered from all residents and working in conjunction with the Finance team. The role will involve working hand in hand with both Head of customer Accounts in the Finance team and Director of Housing Management team, to ensure proactive and effective Leasehold Management.

The role requires someone with a PROVEN TRACK RECORD in leasehold management and a good working knowledge in this area. Please send your CV if you have what it takes.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: City of London
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Support Worker - Palliative Care

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:54+00:00

We are currently recruiting for 2 Family Support Workers to deliver quality family support services to parents/carers and the siblings of children receiving inpatient care from the Children's Cancer Service. You will be required to provide practical support with domestic duties, including child-care for the siblings of the child receiving inpatient care and emotional support to family members to assist the whole family in dealing with the consequences of their child's illness and how this impacts on family life. This will be in accordance with our statutory duty and in partnership with the Trust and other service areas, agencies and service users.

Hours of these positions are:

10am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday (one support worker can do this)
2pm - 7pm for 2 sessions weekdays (can be carried out by another support worker)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £9.00 - £10.98 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Team Manager - Fostering

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:43+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Team Manager – Fostering – South Lancashire

A Team Manager is required to join a Fostering team in the South Lancashire area on a Part Time basis.

Working within a small team this Team Manager will have the following responsibilities:

To work 3 days a week.
To manage and supervise a team of social workers and associated staff.
To maintain an initiated campaign for recruiting foster carers in the area.
To manage team workload in line with eligibility criteria, departmental policies and procedures and report on same.
To monitor, evaluate and develop the service provided by the team, ensuring the service is in line with company policies.
To ensure financial and non financial performance indicators are met and monitored.
To ensure regular supervision is undertaken with staff and is recorded.
To undertake staff induction, ensure that development appraisals are undertaken in line with council and departmental procedure and policies.
To remain abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and policy that could impact on the client group and develop flexible and clear responses and policies to cover the new situations.

To discuss this role or any other jobs in the Fostering area or in Lancashire area please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

Access to a broad selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Access to training courses free of charge
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Bonuses for referring social workers
Personal and honest service from a consultant with over 6 years social care experience

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £28.00 - £34.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Play Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:43+00:00

My client is looking for an experienced part time play worker to start as soon as possible up until the end of March with the possibility of it being extended. Must have experience in working with young children, hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 and live within reasonable distance of the location.

Location: Essex
Salary: £9.50 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW - Adults & Elderly Hospital

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:39+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults & Elderly - Hospital - Greater Manchester

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults and Elderly Hospital Team in the Greater Manchester area.

Working within the Adults and Elderly Hospital Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Identification of individual needs through assessment.
Planning and designing individual care plans to meet those needs.
Ensuring the delivery of services identified in care plans.
Ensuring that regular monitoring and review of care plans is carried out.
Accepting responsibility for actions in relation to the liberty or safety of clients in emergency situations.
Including carers and clients’ families in the assessment process in line with the Equal Opportunities Act 2004.
Liaising with colleagues and other agencies as appropriate including domiciliary, day and residential services.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Greater Manchester area or in the Adults Hospital field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £17.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

QSW - Children & Families - Duty & Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:34+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Childrens Duty & Assessment - Greater Manchester

An experienced Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Children and Families Team in the Greater Manchester area.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £16.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:33+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children Looked After - Greater Manchester

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Children's Looked After team in the Greater Manchester area.

Working within the Care Management Team, this Qualified Social Worker will perform the following duties:

Have extensive court , care proceedings, Looked after Children and Child Protection experience.
Manage your workload and provide supervision and advice.
Work within the framework of legislation and guidance.
Promote the improvement of standards and quality assurance.
Promote the equality of opportunity in line with the Local Authorities policies.
Undertake risk assessments and formulate child protection and child care plans.
Supervision of children on the child protection register, children in care and children assessed as being in need.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Greater Manchester area or in the Children's field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 366 2374 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:26+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection

We currently have both part time and full time vacancies within a Child Protection Team based in Somerset. This is a contract position with an immediate start. We currently have both part time and full time vacancies. The pay rate for this role is 23 ltd.

Duties Include –

Children in Need cases.
Looked after children casework.
Family group conferences.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within a Child Protection Social Services department would be an advantage.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Somerset
Salary: £21.00 - £23.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Residential Services Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:22+00:00

Residential Services Manager required for interim post (approx 2/3 months duration). Your time will be divided between two schemes in the Hastings/Bexhill area. Previous experience in housing management is essential ideally with a background in elderly care. This post requires an enhanced CRB.

Location: East Sussex
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 MONTHS

Support Worker - Slough

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:11+00:00

support worker required for busy hostel in slough.

• Cover the reception and secure the premises against infiltration by visitors.
• Ensure that visitors adhere to the rules and respect the rights of other residents and premises.
• Ensure that residents adhere to the House Rules and conditions of their tenancies.
• Collect rent and electric payments from residents in accordance with policies and procedure. Ensure rent payments are added on clients rent accounts.
• Being accountable for cash, cheques, supplies or maintenance of premises, or development of scheme.
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Slough
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 01.02.2012

Qualified Social Worker - Fostering and Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:05+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required for a Fostering and Adoption Team in the Lancashire region

My client is urgently seeking and experienced Qualified Social Worker with previous Fostering and Adoption experience to work in the Lancashire region.

The Social Worker will primarily be undertaking assessments of prospective adopters and foster carers, and additionally welfare supervision and supporting approved carers. The position is initially for 3 months with the possibility of extending it to 6 months.
Applicants must have previous experience of undertaking assessments of prospective adopters and foster carers.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Lancashire area or in the Children and Families field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £17.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker Older Person's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T15:39+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Older Person’s Team

We require a Qualified Social Workers to work as a Care Manager within an Older Peron’s Team based Scotland. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Hospital Discharge.
Care Packages.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within an Older Person’s Social Services department is essential.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Garnham, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Fife
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Hospital

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T15:30+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Hospital - Merseyside

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults Hospital Team in the Merseyside area.

Working within the Adults Hospital Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Identification of individual needs through assessment.
Planning and designing individual care plans to meet those needs.
Ensuring the delivery of services identified in care plans.
Ensuring that regular monitoring and review of care plans is carried out.
Accepting responsibility for actions in relation to the liberty or safety of clients in emergency situations.
Including carers and clients’ families in the assessment process in line with the Equal Opportunities Act 2004.
Liaising with colleagues and other agencies as appropriate including domiciliary, day and residential services.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Merseyside area or in the Adults Hospital field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £17.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Scanning Manager, Chippenham

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T15:25+00:00

Scanning Manager, Chippenham
9 Month Contract

We are looking for Scanning Manager to work on a 9 Month fixed contract for a Housing Association in Chippenham.

The organisation are a provider of social and supported housing and have a regional office in Chippenham. They are undertaking a project to digitise resident documentation onto an on-line system.

The role is to manage a team of administrators who will be undertaking the task of making digital copies of documentation and uploading them onto the on-line system.

Duties will include

> Manage, supervise, train and motivate assistants ensuring documents are digitised in the required time frames and deadlines
> Ensure documentation is treated in appropriate confidence and data protection requirements
> Liaise with operational teams as required to ensure understanding of files and documents

Successful applicants will meet the following criteria.

> Excellent IT skills, experience working with databases and Sharepoint document sharing
> The ability to manage strict completion deadlines
> Understanding of Data Protection principles

The role is an initial 9 month fixed term contract working full time Monday - Friday in Chippenham.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £23,656 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Months

Advisor to Fostering & Adoption Panels

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T15:17+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Advisor to Fostering & Adoption Panels - Greater Manchester

Our client is looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work as an Advisor to Fostering & Adoption Panels in Greater Manchester.

The successful candidate will:

Act as a professional advisor to the adoption and fostering panels, quality assure reports presented to panel.
Provide communication and liaison between panels and the service and to brief the Agency Decision Maker on panel matters.
The successful candidate should be fully aware of the Government Guidelines/ Acts.

The ideal candidate must have:

Relevant management experience,
Knowledge of permanency planning for children,
Knowledge of adoption,fostering and childcare law ,regulations and guidance.
GSCC Registered
Enhanced CRB

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Greater Manchester area please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit our website.
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £19.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Field Care Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T14:55+00:00

FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR WITHIN SOCIAL CARE
Field Care Supervisor - 5 days a week.
Colchester.
£18k - £21k.
Currently operating in the UK and Ireland, this company has revolutionised the way care is delivered. This nationally recognised organisation has proven to be successful through the understanding of their customer's requirements.
A customer focused, experienced home care individual will be important to the monitoring of care staff ensuring they arrive on time at service users homes and that they deliver high quality care.
We are looking for a passionate and flexible individual with previous managerial/supervisory experience. You will have ideally, achieved a NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care. You must have excellent team leadership skills, be approachable, have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Successful implementation of this role will be rewarded with performance related bonuses as well as career development through company support and training.
Please contact Sonik Singh now on 02076304403 to apply for this position.

Location: Colchester
Salary: £19,000 - £22,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T14:47+00:00

A GSCC registered Qualified Social Worker is required to join the Adults Access Team in a North London Borough

The Access Service is the front door access point for Adult Social Service [YPD & Older People]. The Service manages all new referrals into the Adult Social Services plus all urgent casework / risk issues / safeguarding on unallocated cases.

The service is extremely busy and social workers need to have the confidence and experience of working in a 'duty type' environment and have the ability to constantly re-prioritise their workload as new work comes in to the service.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in North London or in the Adults Access field please contact Rebecca Knight at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 1130 or email your CV to rebecca.knight [at] synergygroup.co.uk

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current social work vacancies please visit our website. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North London
Salary: £22.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Housing Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T14:30+00:00

This advertisement is on behalf of Venn Group Ltd Recruitment Solutions.

Our client based in the Black Country is offering an exciting opportunity for the position of a Housing Assistant on a fixed term contract for 11months. Previous experience of working as a housing assistant is essential

This role will predominately involve:

Phone based role covering a patch of approximately 400-500 properties
Handling all processes from arrange tenancy sign ups to chasing outstanding rent arrears
Dealing and resolving any tenant queries
Liaising closely with the housing officers
Ensuring all records are monitored and updated

If your ambition matches this challenging and rewarding role contact us as soon as possible by the means listed.

Location: Black Country
Salary: £16,000 - £16,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 11 Months Ftc

Qualified Social Worker - Children's Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T14:02+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Assessment Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children’s Assessment Team based in Devon. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The salary for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include –
All candidates need to have experience of completing good standards of initial assessments and Sec 47 investigations within timescales and also of managing child protection, child in care and court work.

Requirements –
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. The worker needs to be able to maintain a high standard of assessment whilst meeting timescales.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Devon
Salary: £11.00 - £19.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T13:05+00:00

Registered Residential Care Home Manager
Based in Abergele
Permanent Job with Salary of £25,000

The following qualification is required to fulfill this role; Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Management) or equivalent.

To apply for this role please reply with your CV or for more information contact Matt Dawson on 0161 236 3617

Location: Conwy
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T12:33+00:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for one of our clients based in Wembley.

The required individual will be responsible for providing a comprehensive administrative support service. Specific job activities will vary according to the location of the officer and the needs of the operational teams or work groups/sections.

Candidate Profile
 Previous experience in an administrative post
 Experience of operating office and information systems
 Knowledge of office procedures and administrative systems
 Good IT skills, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages
 Experience of working with databases
 Literate and numerate
 Good verbal and written communication skills
 Experience of working with the public
 Able to work on own initiative
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: South East
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Team Manager - Childrens Services - Cardiff

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T12:10+00:00

An experienced Team manager is required for a long term case management team in South Wales. Experience of managing a long term team and supervising a team of qualified and unqualified staff is essential.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales, or General Social Care Council. You will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £28.69 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/01/2023
Duration: 11 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T12:02+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults Learning Disabilities Team based in West London . This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £24 ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Responsible for the assessment, commissioning, intervention and review of services for a specific client group.
Assessment and Care management.
Implementing safeguarding procedures and investigate vulnerable adults cases.
Responsible for assisting people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and enhance their independence, in partnership with other agencies and professionals.

Requirements –
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have experience in Adult Services, and working with service users who have a Learning Disability.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Luke Aldred, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: West London
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Services Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T11:44+00:00

VENN GROUP

Services Manager

Location: Beaconsfield
Duration: Permanent
Rate: Up to £40,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours a week

This role of the Service Manager will be to:

Promote the business, process and system changes required to successfully implement a customer centric business solution
Lead and manage Implementation team analysts
Build trusting relationships based on delivery excellence with Regional Service Directors and Locality Managers
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define, prioritise, agree and maintain detailed implementation plans for each Region
Agree detailed plans with Locality managers to ensure a smooth and rapid transition to new processes and system
Deliver the agreed plan for each region, including:
Data collection, analysis, migration
Training and support
Quality assurance
Manage project scope / plan changes
Post implementation reviews
Local communication plans
Intra-project co-ordination
Reporting
Maintain a team resource plan that is aligned to Regional implementation plans to ensure delivery
Share knowledge, best practice and resources with other project teams to ensure overall project success
Develop and maintain project related documentation:
End user process and system documentation
Training notes and plans
Delivery tools

If you meet the criteria and are available at short notice please reply with your up to date CV to (email address removed)

Location: Beaconsfield
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Perm

Social Work Job - Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T11:40+00:00

Social Work Job – Team Manager

Duties Include –

Ability to lead and motivate a team to meet objectives, in a supportive way
Ability to organise self and others in order to prioritise work and achieve targets
Comprehensive understanding of, and ability to work within, the legislative and policy framework relating to children in need, children at risk and children being looked after

Contact ¬-
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £30.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults £30 P/H

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T11:22+00:00

Exciting Opportunity for a Qualified Mental Health Social worker to join a team in the West Yorkshire area. This is an Older People Mental Health role. All candidates must have the confidence to work in a busy but organised environment and you will have Adult Social Work Experience Candidates need to be GSCC registered, have a recent CRB and be a car driver / owner.

For further information please contact James Robinson on 0113 3940133 or email (email address removed)

Free CRB
1-2-1 support pre and post placement
Regular face to face meetings
Market leading rates of pay
Job opportunities in all regions & at all levels

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 pa Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks

Business Development Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T09:55+00:00

A fantastic opportunity exists for a Business Development and Marketing manager for well-established and growing care home provider within older peoples services.

The main objective of this role is to identify and realise opportunities to maximise occupancy levels for this national care provider. You will also be the main driving force in increasing fee levels and total revenue streams.

Reporting directly to the MD initially you will agree your targets and build a business plan around how best to achieve these goals.

In addition to this you will also be instrumental in the marketing activity to support the group.

Package

£30'000 Basic Salary
Excellent on target earnings
Car / Car allowance
Great Benefits package

The Person

Proven history of building Sales growth
Experience in Market sector planning and Development
You will have experience within the Care Sector managing a protracted sales cycle
Able to write bids and Tenders

The role has a great deal of autonomy and will require national travel so you will need to be flexible to the needs of the role, often require to stay away from home.

This is a newly created role and therefore a great opportunity to make it your own and progress through the organisation.

I will be contacting applications across January so please ensure you apply no later than 6th January.

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) or call Chris on 0121 685 8700.

Eden Brown are the UK's Leading Social Care Agency. Eden Brown is always ideally located to find the right opportunities for your needs. Eden Brown operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and a employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South East London
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Homecare Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T09:17+00:00

We require flexible and enthusiastic Homecare Support Workers to work within an intermediate care team in Mansfield.

We are looking for candidates with previous experience within Social Care who have up to date Moving and Handling Training.

Other training would be advantageous but not essential. Must be a driver as job requires home visits.

Candidate must undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

Hours will be on a rota, and can be flexible, full-time or part-time.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Mansfield
Salary: £8.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T09:13+00:00

Housing Officer
Estate Management / Tenancy Officer role in the Maidstone area.

A role has arisen for a housing officer in the Maidstone area.

This organisation is one of the largest housing associations in South East London and Kent. This role will be covering a patch of 200 properties all within Kent.

The role will entail-
Dealing with Tenancy audits
Estate Inspections
Reporting and dealing with ASB (anti-social Behaviour) case.
Supporting clients with any issues they have.
Home Visits
Managing Rent accounts

This role is a general needs housing officer position.

My client is looking for a candidate who has extensive experience in dealing with tenancy audits, as this is one of the main parts of the role.

This role is for 2 months possibly ongoing. Part-time hours 17.5 hours per week. The client is flexible with the days you work however Friday is a day they would require you to work.

As you will be required to travel around the Kent area for the role it is essential that you drive. You will be paid a mileage rate.

Location: Maidstone
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Manager Children Northumberland

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T08:43+00:00

Registered Manager Children's Residential Northumberland

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager, senior or deputy to take the next step into management.

My client is a long established childcare organisation with years of experience within child protection and therapeutic services. They work with vulnerable young people ages 5 to 18 years who have experienced trauma through significant abuse. As a result of this often display challenging behaviour.

Purpose of role
Responsible for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home.
Delivery of all care services as well as strategic planning for developments within the home.
Build on the well established principles and practice of the organisation

Applicants should possess the following:
NVQ 3 children and young people
NVQ 4 in management or RMA
At least 5 years experience within a children's residential setting and at least 2 years working at a senior level

For further information please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northumberland
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Supported Living Manager West Yorkshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T08:37+00:00

Supported Living Manager West Yorkshire

The service provides service users with a home of their own within the community alongside a tailor made package to support them to gain the daily living skills to enable them to live independently.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience within a similar role preferably with a RNLD or LD qualification. You must also have experience of working within a supported living environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing organisation that pays competitive salaries.

For further information please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Training and Service Development Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T08:34+00:00

Training and Service Development Officer West Yorkshire

We are currently recruiting for a large care provider based in the West Yorkshire area. They are a family run company with a great ethos and passion for what they do.

You will need to possess an excellent working knowledge of health and social care legislation and be fully aware of the compliance requirements for organisations such as the CQC.

This is s great opportunity to join an established and growing care organisation and be recognised with an excellent salary/

For further information please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bradford
Salary: £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

SpR-Paediatrics

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T18:20+00:00

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES in PAEDIATRICS
Specialty Doctors in Paediatrics Midlands
Salary from £36,000 - £68,000

Hays Healthcare are currently working with an acute NHS Trust in the Midlands who are seeking experienced Paediatric Specialty Doctors for their Paediatric department.

These are demanding and rewarding roles and the trust will offer excellent induction, provide support to your career development and enable you to work efficiently whilst helping to mentor junior doctors within the department.

Doctors applying for this job will be eligible for registration with the GMC and specific exposure to Paediatrics and Neonatology will be advantageous.

To have a no confidential discussion please contact Shane Anthony on 0208 477 3636
E: or simply submit your CV via the job advert.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £38,000 - £68,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Monitoring & Reviewing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T18:02+00:00

We are currently seeking a Monitoring and Reviewing Officer to join Adult Services to oversee Supported Accommodation across the County. This is a full time post to cover a vacant position.

You will be responsible for working with a monitoring and review framework that ensures that service users living in Supported Living Schemes have efficient and effective services that meet the needs of the service user, and identify any problems as early as possible.

You will need to conduct and chair all Annual Reviews and Project Reviews for all supported living services.

You must carry out spot checks to Supported Living Schemes to assess the standard and quality of the service provided to people with a learning disability.

You will also be required to ensure that the service user's views are fully taken into account, and that they have the opportunity to say whether the service meets their needs.

You will need to attend quarterly forums with providers to review the contract and discuss issues relating to the running of the service and raise any issues, concerns, new developments or good practices. Also respond to any comments, compliments or complaints that are brought to attention.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales/General Social Care Council and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure at our expense.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £17.50 - £21.35 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Register Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T17:35+00:00

An exciting Residential Care Home Manager's role has arisen within an Organisation who provides nursing, dementia nursing, residential and personal care and for Older People and sufferers of Dementia. They are currently looking for Registered Manager to oversee their 30+ bedded Home in Coventry. The primary objective of this role is to provide quality assurance and leadership to the staff team within the Home. The home requires a strong leader who can give direction to a well-established team to turn it from a good home to a Great home!!

Specific Responsibilities of the role will include the following:

Operational management of the staff Team, working in a matrix with functional leads such as Finance, Quality and HR.
To manage and motivate a diverse workforce whilst maintaining appropriate levels of quality, service performance and clinical governance.
Continuous development of market knowledge
Take an active role in the management and development of relationships with Local Authority Commissioners within the Region.

Role Requirements:

RMA
Must have Experience as a Registered Manager (Minimum 3 years)
Dementia/EMI experience
Good market knowledge of the Older Peoples Sector
Strong Leadership
Practice development experience
Effective relationship management skills
Needs to be prepared to live in or very near the region (Coventry)
General and line management experience

Salary Package - £30-35'000K + Bonus (To be introduced in the new year) + Annual Leave Entitlement - Pension - Healthcare

If you are Interested in this position or would like to have a confidential discussion to find out further details please email your CV to (email address removed) or call Chris on 0121 685 8700.

Eden Brown - Recruitment for Social Care, Social Housing, Nursing and Domiciliary Care with 6 offices Nationwide, giving you every opportunity to fully realise your potential.

Eden Brown are the UK's Leading Social Care Agency. Eden Brown is always ideally located to find the right opportunities for your needs. Eden Brown operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and a employment agency for the supply of permanent staff

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Coventry
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa Pension - Medical
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T17:29+00:00

Social Worker required for work within Children & Families in the Plymouth area in Devon.

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a range of busy Children's Team based in the Plymouth area. The suitable candidate will have experience of working with children and families and identifying potential child protection or dealing with ongoing child protection issues Commitment to improving outcomes for these individuals in the short, medium and long term is paramount. There is role able covering either Assessment / LAC and children in the community.

This role will involve:

Completing initial assessments, core assessments, and implementation of care packages, reviewing assessments, report writing for children's services.
Handle extremely complex cases with the assistance of management team.
Priority is given to maintaining close positive links with outside agencies and service providers within the community.
It is essential that candidates have good communication and strong report writing skills.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £19.00 - £24.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 11 Weeks

Young Adult Support Worker P/T

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T17:18+00:00

Applicants require very good written and verbal communication skills and must be experienced with working with young people with learning difficulties aged between 18 and 22 in a small family type home. Looking to recruit confident individuals who are able to manage challenging behaviour in a positive way to increase daily living and life skills through transition to independency. (experience working with Autism is an advantage)

Working within a structured and stimulating environment good teamwork is imperative.

An up and coming company that works hand in hand with Social Services and the Health team in changing negative behaviour into a positive move forward.

Applicants must be enthusiastic and passionate about our unique service that will also include outreach support. Our service users can challenge staff continually and you need have a patient can calming demeanour.

Excellent Rate of Pay

20 Hours Per week various shift patterns, Immediate Start Subject to an in date CRB Check

Must be a car driver

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Southampton
Salary: £15,600 pa Pro Rata
Hours: Part-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Strategic Commissioning Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T17:14+00:00

We are looking for a Strategic Commissioning Manager for Substance Misuse is a joint post working across the London Borough of Newham on a temporary basis. The overall aims of the post are to:
Be the accountable officer in developing and jointly commission drug and alcohol services on behalf of our client.
Ensure the appropriate governance structures are in place & monitored to support the Substance Misuse Section 75 Pooled Commissioning Budget (Health Act Flexibility) on behalf of the Partnership.
Implement the National Drug Strategy and National Alcohol Harm Strategy at a local level through effective commissioning, which is reflective of Newham’s treatment population and Borough need. The primary focus will be in giving individuals every opportunity to no longer be dependant on drugs and or alcohol, the Partnership has reconfigured its governance structure to work within 3 key themes:

Prevention
Care Pathways
Recovery

Essential Skills:
This role requires a dynamic, forward thinking, experienced commissioner with a track record of delivering complex services across health and social care boundaries. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide leadership in a changing environment. with the opportunity to lead in the development of modernising services and setting performance targets.

To rise to the challenge, you will need an in depth knowledge of the national priorities for drug and alcohol treatment and prevention services, such as the National Drug Strategy, the Crime and Disorder Act, Putting People First, National Alcohol Strategy, Vulnerable Adults Agenda, as well as, an extensive working knowledge of national drivers and their interdependencies such as the Personalisation Agenda, National Drug Strategy & National Carers Strategy.

Please only apply to this advert if you meet the criteria required, we will not be able to repy to applicants that do not.The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: East London
Salary: £450 - £500 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: On-Going

Deputy / Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T17:12+00:00

We are seeking an individual with a proven background in a deputy role, looking for the next step in their career development. Full on the job training and supervision will be provided with the aim of promoting the successful applicant to become the registered manager of the service in the near future.

You will hold a minimum NVQ level 3 and have experience as a deputy manager in a similar service for children with learning disabilities.

For more information, please contact Rachel Davis by phone, or by email with a copy of your current, detailed CV.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: East London
Salary: £24,000 - £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Senior Mental Health Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T17:08+00:00

Senior Mental Health Social Worker required for Community Mental Health Team.

Assessments of service users who have severe and enduring mental health problems
Care co-ordinate
Duty

Management experience preferable to AMHP

Post holder to be a senior qualified social worker and have relevant mental health experience
GSCC Registered
Managerial experience
Working knowledge of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South West London
Salary: £30.00 - £33.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T17:05+00:00

The role will involve managing a local patch but specifically you will be dealing with rent arrears. On a daily basis you will be dealing with ASB, rent arrears, general housing issues and tenant queries.
The right candidate will have worked in a similar role with specific experience in dealing with rent arrears.
If you would like to hear more about this role please call Kathryn Van Wyk on 01223 329444 or email your C.V to the address above.

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £12.50 - £13.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker - Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T17:01+00:00

We are looking for 4 Qualified Social Workers to cover various vacant posts and maternity cover contracts across Learning Disabilities team.

You main duties and responsibilities will include:

Working within a multi-disciplinary team as a Case Manager with adults with a learning disability
Setting up care packages
Undertaking Unified Assessments

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales or General Social Care Council and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown on 02920 538593 or email to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £17.50 - £21.35 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Governance Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T16:58+00:00

Eden Brown are currently recruiting for a Governance Officer for our client a Housing Association in Leeds.
The Governance Officer will be required to provide a high quality, professional support function with responsibility for improving corporate governance, risk management and audit planning across the authority.
To lead on all information governance issues alongside the Company Secretary and ensure the association fulfils its statutory obligations through its adherence to and compliance with legislation with regards Companies, Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act requirements.
To review all Facilities Management contracts and develop procurement plans to deliver value for money whilst maintaining high standards of service.

Job Summary The Governance Officer is responsible for the following:-·

Assisting SMT in reporting to the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee on a range of governance, audit and risk related issues.·
Assisting SMT in ensuring legal compliance with Companies, Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts·
Playing a lead role in driving forward the Information Governance agenda. ·
Assisting SMT in the review and improvement of Corporate Governance·
Assisting SMT in the development of key annual reports ·
Reporting on and delivering value for money on key FM contracts·
Deputising for the Board Support Officer.

Operations·
To review Corporate Governance arrangements (in light of best practice or legislative changes), highlight weaknesses and make recommendation for improvement.·
To ensure documentation supporting Organisation Governance is regularly reviewed and is fit for purpose (eg Management Agreement, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Terms of Reference for Board and supporting Sub-Committees)·
Contribute to SMT and Board training days in the furtherance of good corporate governance and related issues.·
To coordinate, monitor and interpret risk registers and report to Management Team and SMT on trends.·
To take a lead role in the automation of risk management across the organisation.·
To contribute to a range of audit and risk management related reports that ensure the SMT/Directors have relevant information to be able to effectively participate in discussions.·
To lead and coordinate the submission of statutory returns to external bodies (including Companies House, Information Commissioner and other Government Departments)·
Develop and maintain a corporate policy register that ensures effective storage, retrieval and review.·
Provide advice and guidance on Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Fair Processing and Records Management and represent the Division at relevant meetings.· Monitor and coordinate freedom of information and data protection requests ensuring data security and confidentiality across data sharing protocols.·
To keep abreast of relevant legislation and the Information Commissioner decisions and updates.·
Train and inform others within the Organisation on key issues around information governance. ·

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Registered Manager Children Salisbury

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T16:33+00:00

Registered Manager Children Salisbury

We are currently recruiting for an exceptional registered manager to join an expanding and forward thinking organisation. You will posses excellent experience of child care management and must have a minimum of QCF level 5 or NVQ 3 management.

Five years plus experience of working with children with challenging and emotional behaviour in a residential care setting. You will also have a minimum of 2 years managerial experience in a residential setting, including staff supervision and development.

For further information please contact Debra Stockdale on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Salisbury
Salary: £38,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults Learning Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T16:21+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult’s Learning Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult’s Learning Disabilities Team based in the South Wales. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £21 per hour.

Duties Include –

Implementing safeguarding procedures and investigate vulnerable adults cases.
Responsible for assisting people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and enhance their independence, in partnership with other agencies and professionals.
Assessment and Care management.
Responsible for the assessment, commissioning, intervention and review of services for a specific client group.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have experience in Adult Services, and working with service users who have a Learning Disability

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Gateway Assessment Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T16:00+00:00

Housing Gateway Assessment Officer
Nottinghamshire
£18,907 starting salary (negotiable on experience)
2 month contract

Our client is a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire and is looking for a candidate to work in a Gateway Team, which is a housing service provided by the organisation for vulnerable people who have housing needs. It aims to help people with a range of circumstances e.g. fleeing domestic abuse, young single homeless households, homeless families, people with complex multiple needs, alcohol and or drug addiction, a history of offending, learning difficulties, physical disabilities and mental health needs.

The role is for 18.5 hours a week and it will be working 2 days one week and 3 days the next. The salary may be negotiable for an experienced officer. All candidates must have an Enhanced CRB in the last 12 months as you will be in direct contact with vulnerable people.

Gateway officers work with people who approach the council for help (particularly if they are homeless) as well as taking referrals from other agencies such as the Council, the PCT, Connexions, Job Centre Plus, Probation and Nottingham Police.

The Gateway officers role is to undertake a detailed needs assessment of people referred to them. They work with colleagues elsewhere in the housing service to secure affordable permanent housing for their customers - i.e. a secure tenancy with a council, housing association or private sector landlord.

Their role is also to put together a support package tailored to their customer's individual needs.

If you have experience in this area o work, please call Phil at Eden Brown on (0121) 685 8713.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £18,907 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Weeks

Family Courst Advisor - Swindon

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T15:40+00:00

Cafcass work closely with children involved in family proceedings. Their role is to advise the courts, after closely working with children and their families, what is in the best interests of the individual children.

Family Court Advisors

The role is to advise a family court on the best course of action for a particular child or young person. You will come to this conclusion through in-depth case analysis And a detailed report where the needs of the child are highlighted. You will work closely with parents, relatives and local authorities, to ensure a safe and positive way forward for the child with the child’s needs at the forefront of your mind.

You must be a Qualified Social Worker and must be registered with the GSCC.
Experience of working with vulnerable children and families is necessary, with a strong knowledge of safeguarding.
You will have strong court work skills, and be an expert in case analysis and report writing.
A knowldege of Private Law is of particular interest.

This role is to start asap and is for 6 weeks,

Please email your CV across to (email address removed), or call 0207 470 9157

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Swindon
Salary: £26.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Weeks

Recruitment Consultant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T13:57+00:00

Are you looking for a new opportunity for the New Year? Or know someone good in recruitment who may be interested in working for a leading social care & housing recruiter?

Capita Resourcing is one of the leading social care & housing recruitment companies in the UK. We work in partnerships with local authorities, care providers, housing associations, charities and trusts placing temporary and permanent staff nationwide. We are part of the Capita Group, a FTSE 100 company with over 38,000 employees.

With recent investment, plans for expansion, new positions being created and an all-singing-all-dancing commission structure for 2012 its an exciting time to work for us.

Our successful and hardworking team in Nottingham are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to develop an already established desk. To become part of the Capita team you will be an experienced sales person looking to join a market leading brand, have an exceptional personality, be motivated by results and above all have the vision and desire to succeed.

We offer a basic salary of £17,000 - £20,000 depending on experience, market-leading commission and benefits including:

On-site free parking
23 days annual leave
Pension Scheme, Share Scheme, Childcare Vouchers and access to Capita Value giving discounts on shopping, gym membership, etc.
Induction and ongoing training modules
Yearly national competition
Dress down day on Fridays
National Capita Conference (usually included a stay over in a posh hotel with team building activities and free bar).
Marketing department
Promotional opportunities with Capita Resourcing and the Capita Group

If you are an already successful sales person with fire in your belly and a passion for business development then Capita Resourcing could be just what you’re looking for.

For an informal chat or to apply contact Sam Davis, Internal Recruitment Manager.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £17,000 - £20,000 pa Commission, Parking, Pension
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T13:28+00:00

An experienced Team Manager is required to work with the Children with Disabilities service in the West Midlands

Job role intails the following

Required to manage a team of Social Workers undertaking complex case work within busy citywide Children's Specialist Services team.
Previous relevant experience including good all round knowledge of complex care plans,
Child Protection, including care proceedings / court work.
knowledge of LAC systems and procedures – from initial accommodation to discharge, pathway planning.
Candidates must have extensive experience within a Children & Families setting, with experience of supervising social workers.
Must be flexible, adaptable and familiar with performance management processes
Undertake this process with Social Workers if required.
Experience of Disability work an adavantage.

Role is FULL-TIME (35 hrs/wk), duration approx 12 weeks, subject to review, must be a car-driver as this is a city-wider service. TO START ASAP.

If you feel you fit the criteria please e-mail your CV to (email address removed) or call 0121 688 8220.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £36.00 - £36.65 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

CAFCASS - Early Intervention Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T12:44+00:00

CAFCASS - Early Intervention Team

Our client has a vacancy for a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Early Intervention Team based in Somerset. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £27 per hour.

Duties Include

Undertaking risk assessments.
Screening and assessing information from outside agencies.
Processing and writing Schedule Two Letters which will be put before the Court.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Somerset
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Domiciliary Care Registered Manager - Norfolk

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T12:30+00:00

Domiciliary Care Manager –Norfolk - My clients are looking for a Registered Manager for their domiciliary care branch covering Norfolk. The office provides the highest quality care to people in their own homes. An NVQ4/RMA qualification or equivalent would be highly desirable for this role, although not essential if you have worked in a similar role and have staff management experience. A driver is essential for this role.

Within this role you will be responsible for managing the service on a day to day basis, helping win referrals and develop the business. Your main responsibilities will include, care planning and risk assessments, staff supervisions and appraisals, staff recruitment and training, rotas and rostering and any other managerial duties are required as the Registered Care Manager of a Domiciliary Care organisation.

This full-time, permanent role is an excellent opportunity to work within an expanding organisation with a great reputation.

if you would be interested in hearing more about this opportunity then please apply with your CV now!

Location: Norwich
Salary: £23,000 - £29,000 pa Dependant on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Sheletered Housing Manager, Shepton Mallett

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T12:29+00:00

Sheltered Housing Manager, Shepton Mallett
Temporary £10.00 - £10.00

We are looking for Sheltered Housing Manager to work on a temporary contract for a housing association based in Shepton Mallett, Somerset.

The organisation are a provider of social and supported housing across the UK and run an estate of 24 sheltered housing flats in Shepton Mallett.

The role is to provide a Housing Support service to the residents living on site.

> Regular welfare checks
> Assisting with housing issues, rent payments
> Coordinate maintenance work with external contractors
> Property inspections
> Assisting new tenants

The role is on a 3 months temporary contract working part time, 12 hours per week spread over Monday Wednesday and Friday. £10.00 per hour

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Somerset
Salary: £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T12:19+00:00

HOME MANAGER WITHIN SOCIAL CARE

Home Manager, Monday to Friday.
South east Kent Bexleyheath.
£32k - £45k.

My client was established in 1990, This organisation has rapidly grown as a business to run over 10 homes across South East England and East Anglia. Their success is a result of creating the right environment, providing exceptional care and recruiting a fantastic team of people.
This fantastic opportunity has arisen as a result of the continued drive and growth of this dynamic care group. The successful candidate will be the Home Manager to a newly built home.
We are looking for a kind, caring and warm individual to commission and manage one of our homes. The perfect candidate must of previously been a registered home manager of a elderly care home and have an excellent knowledge of CQC and home regulations.
Please contact Sonik Singh now to apply for this post on 02076304403.

Location: Kent
Salary: £32,000 - £45,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Children's Duty Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T12:09+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Duty Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children’s Duty Team based in Birmingham. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include –

Looked after children casework.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be registered with the Care Council of Wales, GSCC or SSSC and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Craig Davis, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Enhanced Family Court Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T09:38+00:00

Enhanced Family Court Advisor required to undertake Quality Assurance, case file reviews, review transfers in and out, case management .This will require someone with a proven track record in team management as much as the experience of private law.

You must be a Qualified Social Worker and must be registered with the GSCC.
Experience of working with vulnerable children and families is necessary, with a strong knowledge of safeguarding.
Have recent experience of Team Management
Working Knowledge of Private Law
You will have strong court work skills, and be an expert in case analysis and report writing.

If you are interested in any current vacancies, or know anyone who has the right experience please get in touch!

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: London
Salary: £32.00 - £34.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T09:31+00:00

DEPUTY HOME MANAGER WITHIN SOCIAL CARE
Deputy Home Manager, Monday to Friday.
UK Croydon.
£32k - £35k (negotiable).
Currently operating in the UK and Ireland, this company has revolutionised the way care is delivered. This nationally recognised organisation has proven to be successful through the understanding of their customer's requirements.
A customer focused and diligent individual will be important to ensuring that all company policies, procedures, and all legal requirements are adhered to within the defined timescales.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced senior nurse (RGN) with previous management/supervisory experience. Administrative and communication skills are key factors that play an essential part in supporting and reporting to the Home Manager.
Successful implementation of this role will be rewarded with a fast track career progression and an opportunity to manage a brand new opening home in London.

Location: Croydon
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Mental Health Officer (MHO)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T08:38+00:00

We are looking for a full time temporary qualified social worker to act as MHO (mental health officer) on a statutory social work team in the Glasgow area of Scotland.

Applicants must be recognised as an MHO and have SSSC registration as well as a current Enhanced Disclosure incorporating PVG membership, and be available for work within a couple of weeks' notice.

Location: Kirkintilloch
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months or More

Residential Childcare Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-15T19:02+00:00

Our client is looking for an experienced Residential Child Care Worker for a three months position in the Dumfries area. An integrated provider of Children’s Services in Scotland – delivering Residential Children’s Care, Foster Care and Family Work services, our client is one of the forerunners in Scotland.

As part of the care team, you will consistently provide a high quality care experience for children and young people, and maintain a high standard of individual practice consistent with National Standards and Codes of Practice.

Previous experience of working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will also need to show ability to communicate effectively with children and young people, families, colleagues and external agencies. Skills in assessment, planning, recording and decision making a must.

You are required to have a relevant qualification in social work/social care e.g. SVQ 3, HNC, DipSW and hold a full, current, driving licence.

If you are interested in the position or require more details on this post please contact Gary O'Gilvie and Natalie Hughes on 0141 248 4606.

Location: Dumfries & Galloway
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Residential Childcare Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-15T19:02+00:00

Our client is looking for an experienced Residential Child Care Worker for a three months position in the Glasgow area. An integrated provider of Children’s Services in Scotland – delivering Residential Children’s Care, Foster Care and Family Work services, our client is one of the forerunners in Scotland.

You are required to have a relevant qualification in social work/social care e.g. SVQ 3, HNC, DipSW and hold a full, current, driving licence.

If you are interested in the position or require more details on this post please contact Gary O'Gilvie and Natalie Hughes on 0141 248 4606.

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £21,000 - £22,900 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Residential Childcare Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-15T19:02+00:00

Our client is looking for an experienced Residential Child Care Worker for a three months position in the Dundee area. An integrated provider of Children’s Services in Scotland – delivering Residential Children’s Care, Foster Care and Family Work services, our client is one of the forerunners in Scotland.

You are required to have a relevant qualification in social work/social care e.g. SVQ 3, HNC, DipSW and hold a full, current, driving licence.

If you are interested in the position or require more details on this post please contact Gary O'Gilvie and Natalie Hughes on 0141 248 4606.

Location: Dundee
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Child & Family Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-15T19:02+00:00

Exciting new position has developed as a Child and Family Worker in the Dumfries and Galloway area. This post is is a full time position until September 2012. The service is looking to engage with vulnerable families with children under 2 years who do not have adequate support.

The role will require you to provide a needs-led service, specialising in child development and parenting, to improve outcomes for children and their families. You will also need to undertake assessments and build relations with vulnerable families and external agencies.
The post holder requires a sound knowledge of child development and the early years and primary years curricular framework and relevant theory in attachment and parenting.
There is a wide area to be covered over Dumfries and Galloway so access to a car is essential.

A relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 6 or above or Equivalent knowledge acquired by other means.
If you are interested in this position and have any queries then please contact Gary O'Gilvie on 0141 248 4606.

Location: Dumfries & Galloway
Salary: Up to £19,285 pa Pro Rata
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Months

Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-15T19:02+00:00

Our client is looking for a very experienced Care Home Manager to manage a 60 bed home. The job will be based in East Lothian amongst pleasant surroundings. The home has a relaxing living atmosphere in which to recover and gain a firm sense of mental health and calm.

We will require the manager to be a registered general/mental nurse with at least three years management experience. Looking for not only general care managerial experience but business management as well. Good communication skills are essential with a good knowledge of regulatory body legislation.

If you feel that you have the right attributes for this position and looking for a new challenge for the New Year please get in contact as soon as possible.

Location: East Lothian
Salary: £34,000 - £45,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Newly Qualified Social Worker- Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T19:38+00:00

Newly Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Lincolnshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified social worker to work in an adults team based in the Lincolnshire area.

You will be required to carry out reviews for people living in the community.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered and have a current CRB.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Lincolnshire region or in the Adults with Learning Disabilities field please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current social work vacancies please visit our website.
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Team Manager - Children's Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T19:12+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Team Manager - Children's Assessment - West Yorkshire

A Team Manager is required to join a Children’s Assessment team in West Yorkshire.

Working within the Children’s Assessment team, this Team Manager will have the following responsibilities:

Managing a team of Qualified social workers and support staff
Assigning caseloads appropriately
Managing partnerships with external agencies
Providing staff supervision
Creating reports for senior management
A thorough knowledge of the client group
Ability to chair conferences and meetings as and when required

To discuss this role or any other Team Manager jobs in West Yorkshire region please contact Daniel Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.ukThe Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £27.00 - £31.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T18:58+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Disabilities - West Yorkshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults with Learning Disabilities team in the West Yorkshire region.

Working within the Adults with Learning Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To act as duty officer on a rota basis.
Manage a caseload of people with multiple and complex and profound learning disabilities.
Work in partnership with other professionals in the same team such as community nurses as well as with providers, carers, psychologist, occupational therapist and community psychiatric nurse.
Act as an appropriate adult under PACE.
Working with vulnerable adults with making Best Interests decisions under 'The Mental Capacity Act'.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the West Yorkshire region or in the Adults with Learning Disabilities field please contact Daniel Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current social work vacancies please visit our website. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Adults & Older Persons Care Management

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T18:54+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Care Management - West Yorkshire

Our client is looking for a qualified social worker to work in their Adults - Care Management team in the West Yorkshire area.

Working within the Adults and Older Persons service, the qualified social worker will have the following responsibilities:

Assessing Adults, Older People and those with mental health issues.
Developing specific 'needs led' packages of care.
Reviewing existing packages of care.
Ensuring safety of Vulnerable Adults.

To discuss this role or any other qualified social worker jobs in the West Yorkshire region please contact Daniel Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit our website.The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Waking Night Residential Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:54+00:00

Children's Residential Worker – Bedford - Waking Night Only - £9.91

Temporary - Permanent Position

As a Residential Care Worker you will have , ideally in a residential setting with key working experience. You will need to deal with any emergencies, complete administrative tasks and house hold chores.

You will be at least 22 years old in line with the national minimum standards and have a full manual drivers licence. Ideally you would have completed your NVQ 3 Children and Young People or be willing to work to the new diploma qualification.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bedford
Salary: £9.91 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:51+00:00

Support Assistant Required for Prestigious Care Home in North London

We are currently seeking reliable and enthusiastic Assistants with a dedication to care in the community to provide practical and emotional social support to vulnerable older people to help them sustain their home and tenancy.

You will be required to assist tenants/service users to maximise their full potential for independent living and enhanced quality of life. To help support service users to take part in social, recreational and educational activities both within the scheme and the local community.

You will provide support in partnership with other community and care service providers and ensure each service user is treated as an individual with respect for their privacy, dignity and independence.

For further information contact Georgina Pritchard on 020 7422 7325 or send your CV to (email address removed).

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North London
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 10 Weeks +

Registered Manager Children Northumberland

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:41+00:00

Registered Manager Children's Residential Northumberland

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager, senior or deputy to take the next step into management.

Applicants should posses the following:
NVQ 3 children and young people
NVQ 4 in management or RMA
At least 5 years experience within a children's residential setting and at least 2 years working at a senior level

For further information please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northumberland
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Income Recovery Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:40+00:00

Venn Group
Specialists in Interim and Contract Housing Recruitment

Income Recovery Officer

Our reputable Devon based client require a Income Recovery Officer on a temporary basis

Location: Devon
Duration: 3 months
Rate: £10 per hour

Your daily duties will include:

Dealing with tenants rent queries over the phone and reviewing tenant rent accounts
Chasing tenants over the phone for non payment of rents
Provide debt advice and advise tenants on housing and benefits available
Maximising benefits by signposting them to relevant agencies
Identify faults in clients tenancies and provide advise on them

Essential Skills:

Computer literacy (MS Office)
Strong housing and benefits knowledge
Good customer service skills

Desirable Skills:

Northgate (Housing management system)

To be a successful applicant you must be familiar with housing, rents, tenancy agreements and the processes involved. This post would suit someone from a supported housing background looking to take a step into generic housing management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an extremely reputable organisation. To apply for this role, please contact Vic Sigh or Ellie Benson at Venn Group on 01392 340 290, or email (email address removed)

Location: Devon
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:32+00:00

Qualified Social Worker required for Children and Families Team.

The post holder will be required to work with children subject to a child protection plan and children in need.

The postholder will require a good understanding of child protection legislation and procedures and have good assessment skills. Experience with court work is also required.

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of relevant Children and Families legislation

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Kent
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Childrens Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:28+00:00

Children's Residential Worker – Bedford - Starting At £8.00 Then after 12 weeks £10.88

Children's Residential Worker required to join a well established Residential home in Bedford. As a Residential Worker you will be actively involved in the young peoples lives including key working, counselling the young people and providing support in domestic chores and encouraging the young people to carry out tasks for themselves to develop the skills needed for independent living. In addition you will complete administrative tasks relating to key working and the daily running of the home.

Looking for someone that wants to be there, someone who puts the needs of the children first, has a positive attitude, motivated, flexible, firm boundaries, physically fit, good communicator, patient, friendly, thick skinned, willing to go that extra mile, Good verbal and written English. The Residential home is part of a charity organisation, who are children focused and committed to working for a better future for young people and want someone with the same goals.

As a Residential Care Worker you will have previous experience working with children with challenging behaviour, ideally in a residential setting with key working experience. You will be at least 22 years old in line with the national minimum standards and have a full manual drivers licence. Ideally you would have completed your NVQ 3 Children and Young People or be willing to work to the new diploma qualification.

The manager is initially looking for workers on a contract basis with a view to go permanent if all is well.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £8.00 - £10.88 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:23+00:00

Support Worker - Northamptonshire - £13,520 + Overtime & Benefits

You will be joining a family run business that is expanding very quickly, since 2007 my client has opened 3 residential care homes with a further two opening this year. Service users 18 + Adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, aspurges. (This company supports their employers every step of the way, and encourages you to progress by enrolling you on course.

Looking for roles models, someone that wants to be there, who shows empathy, can nurture clients, strong willed, firm boundaries, good structure, physically fit as will be doing about 2 hours plus walking a day. (Walking to the gym, playing basketball - You must join in), good communicator, positive attitude, patient, friendly, open minded, motivated, flexibly is a must, expect the unexpected, thick skinned, willing to go that extra mile, Good verbal and written English, Need to help with house hold chores such as cooking, cleaning etc..

Great Induction program for the first 13 weeks.
After 13 weeks you will be enrolled in an NVQ Level 2 course if you haven't already got it. You would also be classed as a key worker. And everyone gets one management responsibility I.e Health & Safety, First Aid, checking the temperature of the food etc.....

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £13,520 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Mechanical Design Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:10+00:00

A leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist vehicles and equipment. They are looking for a number of experienced mechanical design engineers and some specialist hydraulic mechanical design engineers to produce new designs to tight timescales.
The job is varied with tasks ranging from initial design to machine commissioning, perhaps project management or customer visits but with practical design remaining central to the job.
Duties will include:

Distribution of design workload and management of a design team.
Produce conceptual designs from functional specifications.
Layout design of mechanical/hydraulic machinery.
Stress and other calculations to support designs.
To work in multi-discipline project teams on specific aspects of the machine design.
Management of bill of material and detail manufacturing drawing.
Assistance with customer proposals and other sales activities.

You should have the following skills:

Be degree qualified in mechanical engineering or similar
Have experience in a mechanical or hydraulic design role, preferably in mobile/subsea equipment or high value machines.

There are a number of roles available from lead mechanical engineers to mechanical design engineers to hydraulic design engineers - you need to have the relevant experience for each. The roles are available on a contract or permanent basis.
This organisation will offer the right candidate generous salary packages, alongside flexible working and other on-site benefits.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Tenancy Enforcement Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:06+00:00

We are looking to recruit an experienced Tenancy Enforcement Officer for a Permanent role in Bolton, Lancashire.
My client are one of the regions largest Housing Associations providing affordable homes for rent and sale to some 13,000 residents across the North West. An exciting opportunity has arisen within my clients busy Tenancy Enforcement Team for an experience Tenancy Enforcement Officer to join on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for providing a specialist centralised service in dealing effectively with anti social behaviour and complex tenancy management.
Based from my clients Bolton office you will deliver a face to face service to customers across the North West in delivering and developing services to prevent problems occurring in the Neighbourhood. Managing a large complex caseload you will deal with serious, complex and persistent cases of anti social behaviour which will include Investigations, witness-support and giving evidence in court.
Other Duties of the post will include

Provide advice and information related to ASB and Tenancy Enforcement
Manage Complaints of Anti Social Behaviour
Manage exsculated Anti Social Behaviour cased for all tenancy types
Conduct Interview with witnesses, perpetrators and victims
Proactive liaison with police and other agencies to tackle ASB collectively
Develop strong effective relationships with local authorities through partnership working
Provide support to victims and keep them informed
Manage cases of unauthorised occupiers
Manage case of subletting.

Due to the nature of the role involving travelling around the North West the successful applicant will have access to a vehicle and hold a clean driving license

Location: Bolton
Salary: £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Tenancy Management Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:04+00:00

Our clients are looking for a temporary Tenancy Management Officer to work as part of the Supported Services to deliver an effective Housing Management Service for our customers, in liaison with external agencies and partners.

The successful worker will be directly responsible for a defined patch providing an effective housing management service to their customers, and be responsible for keeping accurate records and the housing management services relating to this role.
The potholder will work as part of the Support Services Team to deliver services to customers and provide assistance and cover as necessary, ensuring representation at meetings and forums and working with external partners or agencies and colleagues.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of void properties, ensuring Nomination received from referral agencies in a timely fashion, working with the HMA to prepare properties for re let complete the sign up process and any necessary paperwork, information sharing disclosure, successful benefit applications, ensuring all new tenancies start successfully.
The role will include ensuring rent collection and arrears management are carried out in line with policy and procedure, and effective recording of all stages including the use of Genero.
A crucial element of the role is the enforcement of tenancy agreements and take necessary actions were tenants breach their agreements, in line with policy and procedure. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOUR CRB WAS ISSUED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: Croydon
Salary: £11.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Association Night Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:59+00:00

We are currently recruiting for Housing Association Night Cover staff to work sleep in shifts at various Schemes throughout Norfolk.

We are looking for experienced Support Workers with experience of working with Drug and Alcohol misuse, Mental Health, Homeless or similar support needs and previous experience of working in a Hostel would be beneficial. You will be working on a sleep in shift pattern from between 8pm-8am and you will be paid a set rate of between £45-50 per shift worked.

To be considered for this role, you must have an Enhanced CRB from within the last 12 months and be flexible in working on a rota basis.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please email your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Norwich
Salary: £45.00 - £50.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Support Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:54+00:00

Our client based in Cornwall are seeking experienced support workers to work various shifts in the supported housing projects.
We require 2x night support workers and 1 day support worker.

The roles involve working with young people and homelessness, providing low level tenancy support. You must have worked within a similar role before. A working knowledge of the housing & benefits system will be required and some working knowledge of tenancy agreements and licence agreements would be beneficial.

For an informal chat and to talk through shift patterns available call Kirsty 01752 255007.

Location: Truro
Salary: £7.00 - £9.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Weeks

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:44+00:00

We are currently seeking an experience Housing Officer to specialise in Antisocial behaviour cases. This is a full time position, 37hrs per week to start ASAP.
Our client is offering the successful candidate a 6month contract.
This is a housing officers role to deal with housing association tenants living in general needs properties. Dealing with the first stages of ASB will be the primary role although could involve some day to day housing management duties.

The successful candidate will be required to have an in depth knowledge of housing law, tenancy law and up to date understanding of the requirement of court presentation. You will be confident in visiting residents in their homes to resolve disputes and be experienced in conducting meetings.

We are looking for experience, for a housing officer who can hit the ground running and can work without supervision.

Location: Devon
Salary: £11.00 - £12.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:44+00:00

Housing Officer.
Rent Arrears housing officer job.
A job has arisen for a General needs housing officer in the Surrey area.

This role is for a small housing association based in the surrey area. The organisation started out as a sheltered housing provider but have diverse over the years and now have a number of general needs properties.

Experience in the following is key-
Rent arrears
Estate management
Estate inspections

It is essential that the successful candidate has a full driving license and accesses to transport as you will be covering a patch of 90 properties and they are not all in the Surrey area. There are a few properties in Brighton.

This role is a part time position for 18 hours per week and is a 1-month contract that will possibly be ongoing.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Association Night Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:37+00:00

We are currently recruiting for Housing Association Night Cover staff to work sleep in shifts at various Schemes throughout Suffolk.

To be considered for this role, you must have an Enhanced CRB from within the last 12 months and be flexible in working on a rota basis.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please email your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bury St.Edmunds
Salary: £45.00 - £50.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:32+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection – North East

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Child Protection Team in the North East region.

Working within the Child Protection team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To arrange and coordinate such assessments where appropriate.
To interview the patient in a suitable manner
To ascertain whether the criteria for detention are met and that detention is the most appropriate way of providing care and treatment
To reach an independent decision about the need for detention

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the North East region or in the Social Work field please contact Daniel Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

Location: North East
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Nurse Care Manager Sheffield

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:21+00:00

Nurse Care Manager Sheffield

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Nurse Care Manager to join a large organisation with over 40 years experience of providing nursing and residential care to older people.

Responsible for meeting internal and CQC standards, you will support the Business Manager in the management of the day-to-day operation of the home. Leading, motivating and developing your team, managing budgets, and marketing the home to ensure a high occupancy level. You will need to demonstrate a positive attitude towards managing change and the development of the business for future success.

Candidates must possess RMN or RNLD qualification as the home specialises in mental health.

Please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or d.stockdale @edenbrown.com

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Community Care Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:20+00:00

Knowledge of the resources and responsibilities of other agencies
Knowledge of undertaking financial assessments
Effective LT skills.
Basic knowledge of legislation relevant to the provision of health and social care Good interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of County Council policies and procedures
Ability to prioritise under guidance
Understanding need for confidentiality.
Basic understanding of risk
Ability to assess needs
Understanding of person centred approach
Ability to promote independence
Knowledge of welfare benefits
Understanding of rights of service users and carers
Ability to report and clearly present information

Ability to contribute to the Supervision and Appraisal process

To work within the policies, practices of the Social Services Directorate to prescribed standards and to participate in learning and development as required by the Practice Manager, General Social Care council registration and Continuous Professional Development
Hold and manage a caseload of service users with a higher level of need, possibly at a substantial eligibility level

Provide support to Qualified Social Workers / therapists as required in line with the service roles and responsibilities.

Contribute, co-operate and work in partnership with other agencies to ensure service users are safe and protected and to maximize the outcomes for service users.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Night Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:14+00:00

Our client a supported housing provider require 2 support workers to work night shifts in a project housing young people.
The hours are 8:30pm - 8:30am with a sleep in rate between 11pm -7am.
You will be a point of contact to the residents throughout the shift and will need to act appropriately in any emergency situation. Your role will be to enforce curfews and support the young people when required.
Previous experience would be beneficial.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4weeks

RGN Team Leader Bradford

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T15:48+00:00

RGN Team Leader Bradford

We are currently recruiting for an experienced RGN to join a large organisation with over 40 years experience of providing nursing and residential care to older people.

You will be responsible for:

Shift leading and assisting the management team
Assisting in the recruitment, supervision and training of staff
Rota Management
Ensuring staff maintain service user care plans and care is delivered accordingly
Maintain high standards of care practice
Effective management of rotas ensuring adequate staffing levels in accordance with CQC standards

Suitable candidates must possess 6 at least 6 months experience of working within a care setting ideally with older people. Possess NVQ health and social care level 3 or equivalent.

For further information please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 0113 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bradford
Salary: £22,445 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Rent and Service Charge Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T15:17+00:00

Rent and Service Charge Manager - Permanent - Salary £40698 - Manchester

We are looking for someone to deliver an excellent rent and service charge accounting service to housing companies ensuring the development of partnership wide services in line with best practice and partnership requirements. To support the achievement of effective financial planning with the provision of rent and service charge analysis.

Previous experience essential - Preferably having worked for a Local Authority or RSL

Please call Louise Hunter @ Eden Brown for more details on 0161 2331600 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £40,648 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Care Home Manager Nurse Qualified North Yorkshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T14:40+00:00

Care Home Manager Nurse Qualified North Yorkshire

This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional nurse qualified care home manager to join a expanding and forward thinking organisation.

Suitable candidates must possess a strong clinical background with a proven track record in management, Experience of managing a large nursing or residential home is a definite advantage.

For more information about this role please contact Debra Stockdale at Eden Brown on 011 394 0133 or (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Required in Dorset

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T14:22+00:00

Social Worker Required In Dorset

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Adult and Community Services team in Dorset. For this Qualified Social Worker position, post qualified social work experience is essential.

The working hours of the position are Monday to Friday 9-5 and you will be responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments and the purchase of agreed packages of care.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this position, please contact Service Care Solutions.

Location: Dorset
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Regional Area Director

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T14:19+00:00

Regional Area Director required for a large independent, active, membership based charity.

Our work is based on the belief that every child has the right to grow up in a family and that, where this cannot be the child's birth family, every effort must be made to find a new family which can offer lifelong security.

The main purpose of the job is to:

Promote and develop high standards in adoption, fostering and childcare services in social work, health, legal and other professional bodies.
Promote public and professional understanding of adoption and fostering and of the life-long implications for children separated from their birth families.
Act as an independent voice for children’s and young people’s welfare and rights - to inform and influence policymakers and legislators.
Be an umbrella body, providing co-ordination and a concerted voice for member agencies and all those working with children and young people.

The main activities are the development, promotion and advocacy of best policy and practice through:

Provision of advice and information to members and the general public
Training, consultancy and seminars
An extensive range of publications and a quarterly professional journal Adoption & Fostering
Child placement services including:- Our monthly newspaper, Be My Parent and web-based family finding service Be My Parent on line; The Scottish Adoption Register; two Adoption Consortia which we support in Wales; and the Adoption Resource Information Service in Northern Ireland

If you feel you have what it takes to join this dynamic forward thinking organisation please reply to this advert.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £46,000 - £54,000 pa Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Required in Wiltshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T14:11+00:00

Social Worker Required In Wiltshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Adult Care Operations team in Wiltshire. For this Qualified Social Worker position, recent experience of working in an acute hospital team is essential.

The working hours of the position are Monday to Friday 9-5 and the ideal candidate will have experience and a good working knowledge of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this position, please contact Service Care Solutions.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T13:51+00:00

Support Worker - Northamptonshire - £13,520 + Overtime & Benefits

You will be joining a family run business that is expanding very quickly, since 2007 my client has opened 3 residential care homes with a further two opening this year. Service users 18 + Adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, Asparagus. (This company supports their employers every step of the way, and encourages you to progress by enrolling you on course.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £13,520 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Tenancy Enforcement Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T12:50+00:00

Eden Brown have been approached by a North West Housing provider for 2 Tenancy Enforcement Officer's on a permanent basis situated in Bolton, working across the North West

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering a face to face responsive service to customers across the group
You will be proactive in delivering and developing services to prevent problems occurring.
Making full use of your excellent communication skills
You'll be managing serious, complex and persistent cases on anti-social behaviour, which will include detailed investigations, witness-support and giving evidence in court.
Being proactive in providing advice and support to customers
You will effectively manage any complaints and support the neighbourhood with face to face meetings for complex tenancy issues
Success in this role will be achieved through developing strong and effective relationships with local authorities.

Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have at 12 months ASB experience and have access to their own transport

Apply now by calling Gareth on 0161 233 1600 or email me on (email address removed) to be considered

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Tennant Liaison Officer, Penzance

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T12:05+00:00

Tenant Liaison Officer, Penzance
Contract £22,000 - £26,000

We are looking for a Tenant Liaison Officer for a 9 month contract with a building services and maintenance contractor working in Penzance.

The organisation form provide maintenance and building services to social housing organisations and local authorities.

The role is to provide a tenant liaison service to residents regarding the decent homes work, ensuring they are fully aware of the changes and improvements being proposed to their properties, ensuring operations team deliver an excellent service.

Duties will include;

> Regular liaison with residents prior, during and on completion on the decent homes work

> To be first point of contact for issues and encouraging resolutions to complaints

> Develop contacts within the community through residents groups

> Deliver and collect satisfaction surveys

> Complete property inspections prior to work commencing

Successful applicants will have the ability to deliver excellent customer service through the organisations policies and procedures. Knowledge of computer packages and a background working in a similar position either in the private or public sector.

The role is full time on a 9 month fixed term contract,Full UK driving license is essential.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Months

Social Worker Required in Cambridgeshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T11:52+00:00

Social Worker Required In Cambridgeshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Children’s Service Division in Cambridgeshire. For this Social Worker position, you will need to have a minimum of 2 years experience working within Children’s Social Care.

You will be working in the Looked After Children Permanency Team. The Looked After Children Team (LAC) work exclusively with children who have permanency plans and are accommodated on a long term basis. Previous experience working in a LAC team is essential and the ideal candidate will have a good understanding to the responsibilities to LAC and knowledge of their wider needs.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9-5, however the employer may offer a certain level of flexibility. Ability to manage a caseload and work as part of a team is also required.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this Qualified Social Worker position in Cambridgeshire, please contact Service Care Solutions.

Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Job Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T11:24+00:00

Social Work Job – Mental Health

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Mental Health Team based in Buckinghamshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £23 per hour.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £21.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Long Term (Children)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T11:11+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Childrens Long Term - Greater Manchester

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Long Term Children and Families team in the Greater Manchester area.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Greater Manchester area or in the Children and Families field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £16.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

QSW - Children & Families - Duty & Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T11:06+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Childrens Duty & Assessment - Greater Manchester

An experienced Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Children and Families Team in the Greater Manchester area.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £16.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:47+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Mental Health - North West Region

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adult Mental Health Team in the North West region.

Working within the Adult Mental Health Team , this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Manage a Mental Health caseload of varying levels of complexity.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the North West area or in the Community Mental Health field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.ukThe Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North West
Salary: £15.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:45+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Disabilities - North West Region

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults with Learning Disabilities team in the North West region.

Working within the Adults with Learning Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To act as duty officer on a rota basis.
Manage a caseload of people with multiple and complex and profound learning disabilities.
Work in partnership with other professionals in the same team such as community nurses as well as with providers, carers, psychologist, occupational therapist and community psychiatric nurse.
Act as an appropriate adult under PACE.
Working with vulnerable adults with making Best Interests decisions under 'The Mental Capacity Act'.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the North West region or in the Adults with Learning Disabilities field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current social work vacancies please visit our website. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North West
Salary: £15.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Hospital

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:40+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Hospital - Greater Manchester

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults Hospital Team in the Greater Manchester area.

Working within the Adults Hospital Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Identification of individual needs through assessment.
Planning and designing individual care plans to meet those needs.
Ensuring the delivery of services identified in care plans.
Ensuring that regular monitoring and review of care plans is carried out.
Accepting responsibility for actions in relation to the liberty or safety of clients in emergency situations.
Including carers and clients’ families in the assessment process in line with the Equal Opportunities Act 2004.
Liaising with colleagues and other agencies as appropriate including domiciliary, day and residential services.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £17.50 - £21.35 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Operations Manager - Sensory Impairment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:33+00:00

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Midlands
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults / Older People

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:30+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Elderly People - Greater Manchester

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Older Persons Team based in the Greater Manchester area.

Working within the Older Persons Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To manage a caseload which includes vulnerable users and / or those with complex problems, taking action where necessary to protect the users and others in emergency situations.
To make appropriate assessments of individuals social care needs, within specified time limits and in collaboration with health and other relevant agencies, taking into consideration the wishes of individuals and their carers.
To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with relatives, carers, advocates and representatives, and in consultation with health and other agencies.
To secure the delivery, within the financial resources available, of services to meet assessed needs.
To maintain an effective system for coordinating, monitoring and reviewing care plans and service standards; to identify gaps in services and to advise the Line Manager accordingly.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. Experience of Section 47 investigations and assessments is also desired.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in Greater Manchester area please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.ukThe Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £16.00 - £19.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:26+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Disabilities - Cheshire Region

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults with Learning Disabilities team in the Cheshire area.

Working within the Adults with Learning Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To act as duty officer on a rota basis.
Manage a caseload of people with multiple and complex and profound learning disabilities.
Work in partnership with other professionals in the same team such as community nurses as well as with providers, carers, psychologist, occupational therapist and community psychiatric nurse.
Act as an appropriate adult under PACE.
Working with vulnerable adults with making Best Interests decisions under 'The Mental Capacity Act'.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Cheshire region or in the Adults with Learning Disabilities field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current social work vacancies please visit our website. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £17.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Team Manager - Fostering & Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:19+00:00

Team Manager – Fostering & Adoption – West Yorkshire

A Team Manager is required to join a Fostering & Adoption team in the North West Region.

Working within a small team this Team Manager will have the following responsibilities:

To manage and supervise a team of social workers and associated staff.
To maintain an initiated campaign for recruiting foster carers in the area.
To manage team workload in line with eligibility criteria, departmental policies and procedures and report on same.
To monitor, evaluate and develop the service provided by the team, ensuring the service is in line with company policies.
To ensure financial and non financial performance indicators are met and monitored.
To ensure regular supervision is undertaken with staff and is recorded.
To undertake staff induction, ensure that development appraisals are undertaken in line with council and departmental procedure and policies.
To remain abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and policy that could impact on the client group and develop flexible and clear responses and policies to cover the new situations.

To discuss this role or any other jobs in the Fostering & Adoption area or in The North West region please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

Access to a broad selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Access to training courses free of charge
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Bonuses for referring social workers
Personal and honest service from a consultant with over 6 years social care experience

Location: North West
Salary: £28.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Compliance Manager - Dorset

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:11+00:00

My clients are looking for a Compliance manager for their large learning disabilities organisation based in the South West. Candidates for this role will Ideally have their NVQ4/RMA/DipSW/OCF level 5 Diploma or equivalent qualification in social care management although this is not essential if you have experience in CQC inspection Processes or multi site senior manager level employment within social care

Within this role you will be responsible for ensuring all the services are complaint up to CQC level requirements, you will travel to the services across the organisation and carrying out compliancy spot checks on the registered managers. you will also be responsible for liaising and working closely with the HR department to ensure all staff are trained up to the regulatory standards.

this full time permanent opportunity is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled manager who is looking to grow within a role and work for a highly reputable organisation.

if you would to apply for this vacancy then please apply with your CV now!

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £37,000 - £41,000 pa Dependant on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Group Director of Finance

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:04+00:00

Harvest Housing Group and Arena Housing Group are merging with effect from 1st April 2012, creating a new social housing organisation consisting of 32,000 properties across the North West, Cumbria, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. A broad range of benefits arising from the merger have been identified, including:

Eden Brown have been approached by this large Housing provider as they have a new opportunity for a Group Finance Director Due to the major merger announcement in the North West Housing sector. This job will be one of the prime Director of Finance roles in the region, given the high profile of the two leading housing associations involved in the merger.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a complex organisation through a significant period of change and to develop your strategic, change management and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Ensure that clear budgets and business plans are developed across the Group and provide high quality and cost effective financial services and advice to all parts of the Group to ensure that our business, now and in the future, remains in a healthy financial state.
Demonstrate senior level credibility both internally and externally, by building trust and productive relationships, particularly with Boards, funders, banks and regulatory bodies.
Resource, manage and motivate the finance team to provide excellent services embracing best practice, innovation and continuous improvement
Develop credibility as the prime internal source of financial advice for the Group and subsidiary Boards through accurate and timely delivery of financial information which meets defined professional standards.
Create and maintain effective and ‘fit for purpose' management information systems across the Group and its subsidiaries.
Ensure effective controls are implemented, monitored and maintained regularly to ensure the Group's strong financial position is protected, maintaining financial viability at all times.
Developing the Group's strategy towards taxation matters, seeking to minimise the Group's exposure whilst balancing the risks of any particular strategy. This will include the provision of taxation advice to Boards, Directorates and Managers to seek to minimise the tax burden upon the Group.
Guardian of the Group's investments through ensuring that all investment/development decisions pass

Experience and skills Essential

Fully qualified member of a recognised accounting body (ie ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) (Qualified Accountant)
Substantial role experience in a range of situations operating at Finance Director or Director/Senior Manager (Finance) level in the social housing sector
Successful relationship-building, internally with own staff teams and staff from other areas of the business, and externally with investors, funders, banks and other financial institutions
Demonstrate sound finance/resources management and effective fulfilment of regulatory finance requirements
Effective provision and management of financial management information systems (MIS/IT) which supports and drives forward business performance
Personal case studies which demonstrate direct involvement with business planning, financial management, business measurement and continuous improvement
Strong track record in providing financial support in a social housing sector organisation

Desirable
Substantial experience of VAT and taxations matters within the social housing sector

Due to the nature of this opportunity my client are looking for a quick turnaround so provisional interviews will be pencilled in for Friday 20th January

For a full detailed Job Description please email your details to (email address removed) or call Gareth on 0161 233 1600

Apply now to avoid disappointment

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Warrington
Salary: £74,500 - £91,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Minute Taker - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T09:57+00:00

A full-time Child Protection Clerk is required to undertake a 6 month contract on behalf of a South Wales Local Authority. The clerk will need to be a highly competent minute-taker and be able to handle extremely confidential and on many occasions distressing content. The role mainly involves organising conferences, writing to members and attending the conferences to take minutes. Experience of minute taking is essential.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bridgend
Salary: £6.92 - £7.75 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/01/2019
Duration: 5 Months

Head of Finance - National Travel Required

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T09:54+00:00

The Head of Finance will be responsible for the delivery and development of a high performance finance service across the Group. The main responsibilities have been listed below

Manage a team of c65 staff including a mix of qualified and trainee accountants and other specialist roles including transactions processing, tax, treasury, insurance and finance systems.
Construct, lead and develop teams that ensure excellence in all aspects of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Develop strong relationships with internal customers and external stakeholders.
Work with Executive Directors and Senior Managers to develop a strong performance management system and culture of performance improvement both within the finance function and across the wider Group.
Contribute to the management of the Group nationally and provide expertise in an area conducive to the achievement of corporate goals.

Candidate Requirements

Based in either Buckinghamshire or Birmingham.
National travel and overnight stays are required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

For a full Job Description or for a fully confidential conversation please contact me at (email address removed) or call DD 0121 685 8712

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager - Fostering

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T09:38+00:00

Eden Brown Recruitment is looking for a Team Manager to manage a Fostering Social Work team in Lancashire.

The position available is for 3 days per week and the working days can be flexible. Applicants for this position must be qualified Social Workers with GSCC registration and experience of managing within Fostering and Adoption previously.

If you are looking for an temporary part time position and have the required experience please contact Eden Brown Recruitment in Manchester asap.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £30.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T09:14+00:00

My client with a social housing contract based in Cornwall are looking for an experienced customer service candidate to fill a Tenant Liaison Officer role. They are currently re fitting kitchen and bathrooms in housing association properties.

Your role as the liaison officer is to be the point of contact between contractor and tenant. You will be there to give tenants schedules of work, assist them in preparing for the work and deal with complaints.

The successful candidate will need to have experience in working with housing association tenants. You must be happy to deal with difficult situations and to be out on site for the majority of your working day.

This is a full time role, to start on 6th February, working hours are 8:30am - 5pm. A CRB check will be required although Hays can process this for candidates.
Call Kirsty for an informal chat, and for more information.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £9.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Maintenance Electrician

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T08:27+00:00

My client a central London council are looking for a Maintenance Electrician.

The candidate must have

2391
16th or 17th edition
clean driving license
own tools
experience in council or housing association

Start ASAP, £13.48ph PAYE, 6 month role

Person Specification :

Fully qualified electrician, with at least two years working experience with 2391 testing qualification. Experience of day to day responsive repairs and void works. Preferably with own transport.

Job Purpose
To carry out relevant works in occupied properties in the Camden area

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Fan installation
Rewiring
Faultfinding
Electrical testing
General electrical repairs
Essential Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Electrical maintenance and repairs, installation

Working Arrangements
Candidates will provide maintenance between the hours of 08:00 17:00 Where appropriate candidates will be expected to carry out their duties independently Candidates need to have their own tools/drills Testing equipment will be provided
Please email CV's

Location: City of London
Salary: £13.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Training Co Ordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T07:53+00:00

Integrated Residential Education and Care School specialising in Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Job Title: Training Co Ordinator, Holywell
Salary £17500

You will hold a Level 3 award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment’, A1 (D32/33) qualification and show willingness to work towards any relevant teaching/training qualifications.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Matt Dawson or for more information please call 0161 236 3617

Location: Flintshire
Salary: £15,000 - £18,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T18:22+00:00

Requirements and Responsibilities:

All aspects of generic housing management including managing void properties, allocations and lettings for 500 properties
Issuing NOSPs and representing the organisation at court for ASB cases
Dealing with all aspects of tenancy management
Estate inspections and organising maintenance contractors
Handling ASB cases and dealing with neighbour nuisance
Dealing with and resolving tenant queries
Keeping accurate records and administration

This is great opportunity for someone to work with a well respected Registered Social Landlord in the area and would suit someone who holds a current CRB check and is a driver with their own car.

As part of our constant pursuit for excellence we are pleased to announce that we have been awarded ISO9001:2000
In addition to this Venn Group is proud to be have attained the "Positive about Disabled People Award."

Location: Devon
Salary: £17.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Support Worker Adults LD

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T18:04+00:00

Enthusiastic Support Workers are required for a home in Bristol to provide care to young adults in a supported living environment.

The service users are young men who display inappropriate sexualized behaviour as well as ADHD and mild learning disabilities who are moving from foster homes or residential units towards a more independent lifestyle in supported living. Their daily activities include attending college, work placements and sports activities amongst other things.

To be successful you should ideally have experience of working with a similar client group and a real enthusiasm for the job. Candidates with outdoor interests and hobbies are welcome and encouraged to share their interests with the service users. It is desirable that you have a clean driving licence and own a car but not essential.

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in the South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £8.50 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 5 Months

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T18:00+00:00

My client, a contractor based in Liverpool, is looking for a tenant liaison officer for a temporary period until March. This is a full time job covering specified area's across Liverpool.
Applicants will need to drive with access to own vehicle and essentially have experience within a similar field. A social Housing Background is a must.
As a tenant liaison officer you will be visiting tenants undergoing Better homes refurbishment work. Completing surveys, informing tenants when work will be taking place and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will be the link between tenants, labourers and the client making sure all teams work and fit together. This position involves a lot of leg work and has a need for someone with good customer skills.
If you have the experience in this role please contact me to discuss.

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Outreach Workers Weston Super Mare

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T17:52+00:00

Outreach Support Worker required to work with a Young Adult in the Weston Super Mare area. We have bank shifts available for temp workers on a ad hoc basis

Candidates for this Outreach Support Worker role will be responsible for the guidance and support of the young person, encouraging participation in education and / or supporting the client to source employment.

It is essential that candidates for this role will have obtained previous experience working within a similar role or with challenging young people. Knowledge of the benefits systems and mild learning difficulties / mental health would be an advantage. An NVQ 3 in care or relevant qualification is desirable. It is advantageous for candidates to be a driver and have access to a car. We ideally also need you to have a short course in Child Protection.

REQUIREMENTS:

Previous knowledge and experience working with Young Adults with challenging behaviour and / or with Young Adults within an Outreach capacity
Ideally NVQ 3, however this is not essential
Driver with access to a car would be advantageous, however not essential
Current Enhanced CRB check, issued within the last 12 months
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £7.50 - £9.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Support Worker/ Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T16:56+00:00

Eden Brown are currently recruiting for Support/ Project worker to work for a housing association in the West Yorkshire area. The role will be to manage your own case load of clients, developing and maintaining support plans and carrying out risk assessments.

Candidates must have previous experience working in a supported housing environment and have experience managing your own case load. Candidates must also have an enhanced CRB disclosure and have access to their own transport. The role will initially be for 4-8 weeks. Both full and part time applicants will be considered.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £8.50 - £11.70 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Approved Mental Health Practitioner Required in Cambridgeshi

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T16:51+00:00

Approved Mental Health Practitioner Required In Cambridgeshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Approved Mental Health Practitioner to work in Cambridgeshire Social Services. The ideal candidate must be a Approved Mental Health Practitioner.

You will be dealing with the full range of social tasks in relation to adults with mental health needs, adults with substance misuse problems and older people with mental health needs. This will include fulfilling statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 and the NHS and Community Care Act 1990.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9-5pm.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this vacancy, please contact Service Care Solutions.

Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Children Disabilities Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T16:46+00:00

We are currently looking for Qualified Social workers to work in all locations across the midlands to work within children and young people’s disability teams, both within the local authorities and within private sector.

The job role will involve working with service users who are under the care of social services and help support them with various aspects of there lives.

Suitable candidates must have over 12 months experience in the past 2 years in the similar role and be GSCC registered

We must also carry out a CRB check for you and be able to reference you back 5 years.

Experience

Working with Children with Disabilities

Elements of Child Protection and Safeguarding
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Working in a high paced team
Liaising with Clients and Professionals/Agencies

Benefits

Varied caseload
Good level of client interaction
Positive team
Well managed team
Experienced team

Essential criteria...

Car driver
Eligible to work in theUK

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Childrens Duty and Assessment Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T16:27+00:00

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Duty and Assessment Teams across the midlands . This is a Contract position with a start date of ASAP.

You will be required to receive and co-ordinate complex referrals, undertake the resulting assessments/devising care plans, arranging action and reviewing services for children and families, including influencing the direction of future services.

The post requires you to demonstrate a level of substantial experience working within one of the above teams, and you must hold:

Hold a Social Work qualification
Be GSCC registered
Hold a valid UK drivers licence and have access to a vehicle

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £20.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T16:24+00:00

Due to an increasing workload, our client requires a hardworking and dedicated support worker to provide support to a lady within her own home and assist with all aspects of daily living. Hours of work are Monday-Friday 9am-10am, 12pm-2pm and 5pm-6pm, Saturday 3pm-5pm and Sunday 1pm-3pm. This post can be job shared if necessary.

Please email CV to (email address removed)

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £7.00 - £8.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Youth Offending Assistant Team Manager Norfolk

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T16:10+00:00

Youth Offending Assistant Team Manager – Norfolk

We currently have a vacancy for a Youth Offending Assistant Team Manager in Norfolk. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 per hour.

Duties Include

Preparation of pre-sentence reports to the courts.
Attending multi agency risk meetings.
To supervise all young people subject to custodial penalties.

Requirements
You must have previous experience of working as Youth Offending Manager. An in date CRB will also be required for this role.

Contact
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Allard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker North London

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T15:59+00:00

Social Worker – North London

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Referral and Assessment Team in North London. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 per hour.

Duties Include-

Holding various case loads
Completing various assessments

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered, hold an in-date CRB and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have recent experience working with a Referral and Assessment Team.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Martin Salter, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: North London
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T15:56+00:00

We are working with the council to source an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy homeless department in Truro.
The main duties of the role will be to interview people claiming to be homeless and assess their situation. You must have a good working knowledge of the housing and homelessness act along with tenancy laws. You must ave confident interviewing skills and be computer literate.
This is a temporary position to start on 23rd January, initially for 1 months although it could be extended.
An Enhanced CRB check will be required for this role although Hays can process this for candidates.

Location: Truro
Salary: £12.00 - £14.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Social Worker East London

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T15:56+00:00

Social Worker – East London

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Referral and Assessment Team in East London. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 per hour.

Duties Include-

Holding various case loads
Completing various assessments

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Martin Salter, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: East London
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Drug and Alcohol Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T15:53+00:00

My client is looking for a experienced drug and alcohol practitioner to join their team, you musthave experience of working within a busy lively team a caseload would be assigned immediately.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Luton
Salary: £18.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Weeks

Senior Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T15:50+00:00

An experienced Senior Qualified Social Worker is required to work within a busyFirst Response Team

Please see below job criteria:

At least 2yrs+ post-qualifying experience
Able to undertake assessments & child protection enquiries.
To participate in duty rotas as required,
To undertake complex child protection investigations,
To initiate care proceedings when required,
Undertake initial and core assessments within timescales,
Take responsibility for children subject to child protection plans
Accommodate children if required,
Underake complex children in need work, including private fostering assessments.
Working knowledge of & ability to undertake / implement LAC procedures,
Child care legislation,
Safeguarding,
Achieving outcomes

Court work including Section 7 & 37 reports, emergency protection and care proceedings. Experience of and ability to work with interpreters, in a diverse community. Ability to work within timescales and under pressure, computer literacy an advantage. Role is FULL-TIME (35 Hours per week), duration approx 12 weeks, subject to review, must be a car-driver. TO START ASAP.

If you feel you fit the criteria please send your CV to (email address removed) or call 0121 688 8220.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £23.01 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Occupational Therapist - Reablement

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T14:51+00:00

An Occupational Therapist is required to work for a Reablement Team based in the West Midlands.

Eden Brown are looking for applicants who are qualified Occupational Therapists with current HPC registration who have Community OT experience.

The work will include advice and provision of Equipment and Adaptations in the local region so this will involve home visits to assess service users needs. You will also need to carry out assessments to maximise service users independence.

If you have a background in Community Occupational Therapy and Social Services work and would like to be considered for this position please contact Eden Brown Recruitment in Manchester.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £26.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Kitchen Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T14:21+00:00

Kitchen Assistants - North Wales

16 - 20 hours per week - will pay 10% above minimum wage

Experienced Kitchen Assistants for Schemes that they have spread across North wales: Wrexham, Chirk, Flintshire, Shotten, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Llanrwst, Llandudno. Previous experience essential, catering for 50-100 people, no CRB required, assisting the Chef/cook.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North Wales
Salary: £6.68 - £8.35 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Months Plus

Social Worker Required in Devon

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T14:14+00:00

Social Worker Required In Devon

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Complex Care Team in Devon. You will need to be a qualified Adult Social Worker with experience dealing with the Safeguarding Adults Process.

You will be providing support for the frail older people, older people with mental health difficulties and physically disabled adults. The ideal candidate must also have the ability to co-work with multi-agencies including the voluntary sector. IT skills and knowledge of Care First Systems is a distinct advantage.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and progressive team which offers commitment and a quality service to clients and carers. The ideal candidate will also be able to work within the principles of Fair Access to Care and Fairer Charging policies. Working hours for the post are Monday to Friday 9-5pm.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this position, please contact Service Care Solutions.

Location: Devon
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Occupational Therapist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T14:09+00:00

Eden Brown have an urgent vacancy for a qualified Occupational Therapist with a good experience of working with Equipment and Adaptations.

The position available is for a HPC registered Occupational Therapist to carry out screening and prioritising of referrals. The work is predominantly telephone assessments for minor adaptations and equipment so we are looking for Occupational Therapists with working experience in this area - preferably with a local authority.

This position forms part of a pilot project so it is an exciting opportunity for the selected applicant.

If you are looking for an Occupational Therapy locum placement with a bit of a difference and have the required experience please contact Eden Brown Recruitment in Manchester asap. Applications can only be considered from HPC registered Occupational Therapists with an Enhanced CRB check.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £21.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Nurse Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T14:01+00:00

Fantastic Opportunity in South Yorkshire to work for an organisation with around 100 care homes offering high quality personal care tailored to individual needs. This particular home offers an effective level of residential care to the elderly with nursing needs.

You will need experience in:

Reviewing the dependency of Residents
Managing staff levels and Rotas
Quality Assessments and Audits
NVQ Assessor/Verifier as required

Please note you must be RGN / RMN Qualified for this post. In addition to this you will have excellent Communication and Man-Management skills. You will also be NVQ 3 qualified and have supervisory experience or working towards.

Along with a competitive salary you will also receive a very strong benefits package which includes:

Up to 38 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
Annual Cash bonus Scheme
Pension Scheme

Please contact James Robinson for an initial discussion on 0113 3940133 or send your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 pa Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW Care Manager Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T13:33+00:00

QSW Care Manager – Hospital Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as Care Manager within a Hospital Team based in Buckinghamshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is negotiable.

Duties Include –

Delegating meetings
Dealing with care proceedings

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Children's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T13:28+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children’s Team based in Caerphilly. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £23 per hour.

Duties Include –

Children in Need cases.
Looked after children casework.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Caerphilly
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T13:15+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Long Term Child Protection Team based in Pembrokeshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £28 per hour.

Duties Include –

Court proceedings
Section 7 reports
Core assessments
Section 47 investigations

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Pembrokeshire
Salary: £25.00 - £28.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Services Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T12:59+00:00

I currently have a exciting new vacancy for a Care Services Officer to join the Community Links team in Newcastle.

Previous experience of working within Learning Disabilities is essential. You must have a DipSW or a Degree in Social Work, or a masters in social work.

You would become apart of a medium sized within the Community Links team in the adults department. The role operates Monday to Friday 9am til 5pm however, the role offers flexibility if you require.

Your key responsibilities will include implementing care plans, assessing needs of service users, undertaking personal care tasks, discharging service users, and maintaining electronic records. You will also need to be flexible in travelling around the community via a car or public transport.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact service care solutions

Location: Tyne & Wear
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Domiciliary Care Support Worker - Manchster/Cheshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T12:56+00:00

My Client is looking for an experienced Domiciliary Care Worker, the ideal candidate will be a driver and have experience of going out into the community and providing care and support to clients in their own homes.

The ideal candidate will hold their NVQ level 2 in health and social care, candidates without this qualification but who have relevant experience will be considered.

The ideal candidate will be friendly, outgoing and be person focused and strive to provide the highest standard of care possible to individuals in their own homes.

If interested in this fantastic opportunity, Please apply with your CV now!!!

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £220 - £240 pw Dependant on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: PERM

Outreach Workers Bristol

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T12:48+00:00

Outreach Support Worker required to work with a Young Adult in the Bristol area. We have bank shifts available for temp workers on a ad hoc basis

REQUIREMENTS:

Previous knowledge and experience working with Young Adults with challenging behaviour and / or with Young Adults within an Outreach capacity
Ideally NVQ 3, however this is not essential
Driver with access to a car would be advantageous, however not essential
Current Enhanced CRB check, issued within the last 12 months
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Unqualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £7.50 - £9.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Care Manager - South

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T12:43+00:00

Care Manager required for Hospital Team.

To undertake complex assessments and support individuals and their families to develop required packages of support to help them optimise their independence and meet their assessed eligible needs. Support and advise clients and carers on how best to manage their environment, whilst maintaining privacy and respect to ensure a high standard of provision.Through personalisation to ensure that people have maximum choice, control over the support services they receive within available resources.

To be aware of and work within the constraints of Dignity in Care within Adult Social Care which aims to eliminate tolerance of indignity in health and social care services through raising awareness and inspiring people to take action

To lead and take ownership of safeguarding cases and take appropriate action to ensure that people's dignity and safety is protected.

Manage a varying complex and diverse caseload

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Sound knowledge of Safeguarding policies, procedures and practice
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Care Management practices to enable the post holder to meet care management statutory requirements
Effective report writing skills

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Manager - North

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T12:34+00:00

Care Manager required for Hospital Team.

To lead and take ownership of safeguarding cases and take appropriate action to ensure that people's dignity and safety is protected.

Manage a varying complex and diverse caseload

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Turkish Speaking Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T12:19+00:00

TURKISH SPEAKING FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER
TO HELP SUPPORT CLIENTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY

Haringey, Floating Service
£12.64 per hour
Ongoing Temporary Contract

Expanding and innovative Housing Association that specialises in the support of vulnerable people within the community.

The organisation is currently developing its Generic Floating Support Service based in Haringey. To ensure they offer the best possible service to their clients they are looking to recruit a Turkish Speaking Floating Support Worker.

Managing a caseload of 15 – 20 clients and due to the demographic of the client base the role requires an experienced Turkish Speaking Floating Support Worker, who is used to Developing Support Plans and undertaking Risk Assessments whilst working within the guidelines of Supporting People, and the Quality Assessment Framework. The successful candidate will also possess an understanding of safe guarding vulnerable adults and will have good knowledge of relevant Housing Legislation. As much of the work is community based the candidate will also have to demonstrate an understanding of the Health and Safety issues related to Lone Working. A CRB issued within the last 12 months is essential.

Location: North London
Salary: £12.64 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Safeguarding & Family Support

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T12:15+00:00

Social Worker required for work within the Safeguarding & Family Support Team in the Torbay area. £26 - £30 ph

A Social Worker is required to join a Children's team based in the Torbay region in Devon. The Safeguarding & Family Support Team within Torbay Council works with children and their families from birth to 18years. Social Workers within the team need to be competent in writing clear reports to strict deadlines and confident in presenting these within a variety of venues - Court, CLA reviews, CP reviews, resource meetings etc.

Successfull applicants MUST BE EXPERIENCED, and need a sound working knowledge of The Children Act and Public Law Outline. Children come into this team having already entered into the Child Protection process or as high end Children in Need. Social Workers within FIT need to be experienced in progressing child protection / CIN plans with specific measurable and timely interventions and be able to recognise when further intervention is required to protect the children within their case load and take the appropriate action to address this.

The successful candidates will be working within the following teams:

The successful candidates duties are as follows:

Working with the legislative, regulatory and policy framework of the Safegaurding and Family Support Service.
Conduct high quality core and initial assessments of the needs of children and families at the direction of the Team Manager.
Create and review outcome based care plans addressing the needs identified.
Co-ordinate working with other agencies and professionals to address children and their families needs
Communicate with line managers identifying professional development and training that would be beneficial personally and to the team as a whole.

This team recognises that continual listening to the service users and staff improves the overall service. This is an excellent opportunity for Qualified Social Workers to be part of a busy, motivated and supported team.

Requirements:
2 years post qualifying experience within the relative team.
GSCC
Current enhanced CRB (within last 12mths)
Recognised social work qualification
Ideally a driver with access to own car
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South Wales OR South West please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Torbay
Salary: £26.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Team Manager Duty Devon

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T12:01+00:00

Team Manager required for work within the Initial Response Team in the South West area. £32 - £36 ph

Team Manager is required to join a Children's team within the front line services Intake / Assessment Team based in the Devon region. Candidates must be experienced, confident and have professional credibility within the Assessment setting at a management level within Social Care.

To lead and manage a social work team, whose caseload will include care proceedings, children in need and children in care.
Allocating and prioritising work.
Managing staff and undertaking supervision and appraisal in accordance with policy.
Analysing performance information to assist timeliness of assessments, reviews and other formally reported performance.
Ensuring quality and content of assessments and plans in line with local and national guidance.
Making decisions and judgements about risk of abuse within agreed management framework.
Ensuring that permanency planning is in place and includes a range of options that will provide security of attachment and continuity of care.
Involving service users and carers in planning and designing services
Contributing to strategic/management meetings and effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
Allow for the provision of high quality support and intervention for those with long term needs within children and families and early child protection matters. This professional social work service will work in close partnership with our multi agency preventative teams.
Managing a diverse and complex caseload
Constant contact within all teams of the Children's & Families Social Care and external agencies to address children's and their families needs with best possible outcomes.
Supervising staff ensuring the continuity of delivery of service by the team. They must work within policies, procedures and standards required by Children

Requirements:
3 + years post qualifying experience within the relative team
Previous managerial/ supervisory experience within a statutory setting
GSCC
Current enhanced CRB (within last 12mths)
Recognised social work qualification
Ideally a driver with access to own car
Able to reside and work in the UK

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South West please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Torquay
Salary: £32.00 - £36.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker Child & Families Service

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T11:50+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child & Families Service

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children and Families Service Team based in Plymouth. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £24 per hour.

Duties Include –

Advice and assessment
Looked after children

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Independent Reviewing Officer / CP Chair

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T11:49+00:00

Social Worker required for work Independent Reviewing Officer / CP Chair in the Devon area. £32 - £36 ph

IRO / CP Chair required to undertake a combined role of chairing initial and review child protection conferences and Looked After Children Review meetings, in addition to visits to Looked After Children you are reviewing in line with 2011 Guidance. Post also requires some chairing of strategy meetings. Post will involve travelling and working some unsocial hours.

Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of Children Act 1989 and in particular its application to children who are looked after and have previous experience chairing meetings.

The roles and responsibilities will include:

To chair reviews for children who are looked after in foster placements, community homes or placed at home with natural parents while subject to a care order.
Also to ensure that Review meetings are child-centred and maximise the possible involvement and participation of children, young people, parents and carers.
Liaise with Social Workers who hold case responsibility for children looked after.
To co-ordinate the work of other statutory agencies and voluntary organisations through the Review process and further benefits of the child.
Act as a source of advice and consultation for staff within child care services on professional issues relating to children accommodated away from natural carers.
To ensure that Review decisions are passed to the appropriate Officer when resources are required.
To ensure that Health, Education and other appropriate Departments contribute to the planning process.
To work to the objectives for children looked after as laid down by the Departments Policy for Children and Families.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Torbay
Salary: £32.00 - £36.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker Adults Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T11:43+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults Team based in Bath. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £21 per hour.

Duties Include –

Carrying out Form F 1 assessments
Training supported lodging providers

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Bath
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Head of Finance - National Travel Required

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T11:26+00:00

The Head of Finance will be responsible for the delivery and development of a high performance finance service across the Group. The main responsibilities have been listed below

Manage a team of c65 staff including a mix of qualified and trainee accountants and other specialist roles including transactions processing, tax, treasury, insurance and finance systems.
Construct, lead and develop teams that ensure excellence in all aspects of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Develop strong relationships with internal customers and external stakeholders.
Work with Executive Directors and Senior Managers to develop a strong performance management system and culture of performance improvement both within the finance function and across the wider Group.
Contribute to the management of the Group nationally and provide expertise in an area conducive to the achievement of corporate goals.

Candidate Requirements

Based in either Buckinghamshire or Birmingham.
National travel and overnight stays are required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

For a full Job Description or for a fully confidential conversation please contact me at (email address removed) or call DD 0121 685 8712

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Director of Care

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T11:24+00:00

To provide leadership that ensures the very highest standards and quality of health, social care and support provision across the organisation.
To make a significant contribution to growth in this area of the Group's activities.
Being responsible for the delivery of results, personally and through others, involving performance management, staff development and support, and providing an environment that champions innovations and service excellence.
Contributing to strategic and business planning and implementation.
Being responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems, reflecting the needs of users, staff and volunteers.
Taking strategic and operational responsibility for minimising and managing risk.
Increasing the Group's health, social care and support profile, and using its networks to develop and expand its services.
Working closely with the Deputy Group Chief Executive in making recommendations and ensuring they are fully appraised.

Flexibility

This role is basically structured on traditional lines and you will in the main report to a line manager. However this post will involve working in multiple teams and processes. Therefore your role also contains a number of fluid relationships with internal and external customers. Due to our rapidly changing operating environment and policy framework you will need to be responsive to altering demands.

You are expected as part of your role to carry out specified job duties but in addition to contribute to the general work of the association and work with people in other teams and other organisations to achieve our aims and objectives.
Main Tasks

Management of People:

Line manage the Assistant Director, New Business & Quality Manager, Health & Wellbeing Manager and PA and any other staff appointed.
To be a role model for the Group's values and inspire managers and other staff members to achieve the highest standards of service.
Ensure appropriate line management and performance management of all service delivery schemes, and that all staff operate in accordance with the appropriate standards of service, policies and procedures.
Support and, where necessary, lead staff recruitment for key posts and support the implementation the Group's People Strategy.
Champion service innovation and development of our People Strategy.
Leading by example, demonstrate a genuine commitment to valuing difference and promoting fairness, embedding the customer first and fairness ideologies into everyday working practices.

Delivering results and quality

Be responsible for service delivery in line with best practice and to achieve excellence ratings against any external validation/regulatory framework.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Associations and Group strategic business plan and to ensure local services develop and implement their own plans.
Ensure that the schemes provide an environment that is fit for purpose, safe and stimulating.
Undertake reviews of services and be responsible for ensuring improvements are identified and implemented in a timely manner.
Be responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems, reflecting the needs of users and staff.
Take strategic and operational responsibility for minimising and managing risk, and leading on incident management and monitoring in direct areas of responsibility.
Review and develop performance measures, monitor all services and collect and analyse data for qualitative monitoring, ensuring that that excellent ratings are achieved in both internal and external audits.

Service Growth

To actively pursue opportunities to expand the health, social care and support service offer through winning new business and successfully retaining existing work.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 pa Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

RMN Substance Misuse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T11:23+00:00

Role - RMN

Location - Chorley

Type - Permanent - Day / Night shifts

Start - ASAP

Salary - Circa 25K depening on experience

Summary: The post holder will support the Clinical Lead and Centre Manager in running the Clinic detox facility. S/he will be the senior member of the staff team and ensure residents receive a high quality service in a safe environment.

Main Duties:

The following is not an exhaustive list of duties but an overview of the work required.

To deputise in the absence of the Centre Manager and Clinical Lead and be the delegated authority

To provide support and supervision of staff to ensure the consistency of service provision and delivery of quality services

To maintain admissions at a level that meet or exceed targets

To ensure the continuing relevance of services by developing active partnerships with relevant agencies, medical professions and purchasers for the purpose of assessing needs

Alongside the Clinical Lead and other staff team, devise and monitor a treatment programme

To ensure that the Clinic complies with the relevant legislation and meets the highest possible standards of service delivery by monitoring and evaluating service standards with involvement of residents and purchasers

To ensure the development, performance and competence of staff team, including casework supervision and induction of staff to ensure quality standards and activity levels are maintained

To support the Clinical manager in the preparation and development of the Clinics action plan

To promote and establish close liaisons and working relationships with external organisations and individuals, including attendance at meetings with purchasers for monitoring or service provision

To provide reports

To ensure that the accommodation for residents, including catering, maintenance, and cleanliness if of a high standard

Undertake any other task, which may fall within the broad scope of the post

General Duties:

Reflect on and develop your practice

Contribute to the development of the knowledge and continuing professional development of others

Make use of and give supervision

Post-holders must adhere to all guidelines and policies in force within the organisation

The post-holder is expected to be flexible with regards to their working hours to meet the demands of the post

Competencies required:

Leadership and delivery management

Professional expertise in nursing with clients with substance misuse problems

Clear communication for various audiences, written (word-processing and hand) and ora

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW Referral & Assessment Devon

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T11:11+00:00

Social Worker required for work within the Assessment Team in the Devon area. £24 - £30 ph

Social Worker is required to join a Children's team within the front line services Assessment Team based in the Devon region. Candidates must have experience of working within the Assessment setting within Social Care.

Undertake initial assessments and section 47 Child Protection investigations and hold all open cases of ongoing family support and children subject to a child protection plan.
Allow for the provision of high quality support and intervention for those with long term needs within children and families and early child protection matters. This professional social work service will work in close partnership with our multi agency preventative teams.
Managing a diverse and complex caseload
Constant contact within all teams of the Children's & Families Social Care and external agencies to address children's and their families needs with best possible outcomes.
Communicate with line managers identifying professional development and training that would be beneficial personally and to the team as a whole.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in the South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Torbay
Salary: £24.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Practice Manager Duty and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T10:59+00:00

Practice Manager – Duty and Assessment

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Practice Manager within a Duty and Assessment Team in Torquay. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £36 per hour depending on experience.

Duties Include-

Supervising and supporting a team of Social Workers in an Initial Response Team, as part of a duty system for all new referrals
Initial Assessments

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Torquay
Salary: £30.00 - £36.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T10:50+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Looked After Children

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Looked after Children Team in South Wales. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £31 per hour.

Duties Include-

Managing caseloads
Developing , providing and supporting the needs of children and their families
Co-working complex cases
Section 47 investigation
Duty cover
Core / initial assessments
Attending management meetings
Care planning and reviews

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Jay Carr, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £29.00 - £31.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Council Tax Processor - West Yorkshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T10:16+00:00

Our client, a local authority, is looking for a number of Council Tax Processors to join their team in West Yorkshire. To be a successful Council Tax Processor in West Yorkshire, experience within last 12 months of Civica image/workflow systems and Northgate revenues is essential. Two years experience of working within a Council Tax Revenues team is also essential. To carry out the role of Council Tax Processor, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are also required. A background knowledge of relevant legislation and appreciation of the recovery process would also be of benefit. As a Council Tax Processor within in West Yorkshire you will be responsible for updating residents Council Tax billing details. This will include processing changes of address, processing discount applications such as single occupancy/student discounts. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate so apply with your CV now!

Location: Wakefield
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker - Fostering and Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T10:10+00:00

Principle Social Worker - Fostering - North East

I am recruiting on behalf of an independent Fostering agency for a unique opportunity within the North East.

My client is searching for an experienced social worker with a background in Fostering or Adoption and Child protection to manage and develop their services across the North East region.

They have many contracts with Local Authorities in place and already have carers matched with children. A confident Social Worker is required to join the organisation and working from home initially will be needed to -

Manage, support and train the existing placements across the region.
Establish and develop relationships with the key contacts in the councils
Design and deliver recruitment programmes for new foster carers in the region.
Create Management reports for head office
Travel across the North East region and make regular visits to the head office in the North West.

The individuals they will be interested in speaking with are those who can demonstrate a sound understanding of the regulations and skill set required to successfully manage a number of foster carers and work to set targets.

You will be confident to make decisions on complex issues, work autonomously from home and ideally be ready for progression through to Management level as the service grows and a permanent office is established.

In return they offer a competitive salary (negotiable), car allowance, good supervision and support, comprehensive training and a chance to participate fully in developing an excellent service for Foster Carers, Children & Young People

For further information or to apply for this role please contact Dan Thompson at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or send your CV and any other brief you feel is relevant to (email address removed).
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North East
Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 pa Negotiable + Car Allowance
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: Permanent

Social Worker - Family Support

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T09:28+00:00

Qualified Social Worker required to join a family support team based in Neath. Experience of working with LAC, CIN and children on the child protection register is essential.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £23.87 - £31.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Weeks

Extra Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T09:12+00:00

EXTRA CARE MANAGER
TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF A HIGH QUALITY SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Haringey
£33,000.00 per annum
Full Time
Permanent Contract

Expanding and Innovative Housing Association that specialises in the delivery of support services to vulnerable people with in the community.

The organisation has recently developed a brand new elderly scheme based in Haringey and is looking for an experienced manager to be involved in all aspects of setting up and delivering the service. This will include attracting referrals, promoting the service, recruitment of staff and carrying out assessments. This is an extra care service and therefore client needs will include support with mental health issues such as Dementia as well as physical disability.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in delivering and setting up Extra Care Services. They will also have to prove an ability to develop relationships with external agencies such as the Local Authority. Experience in managing a Domiciliary care service is also essential.

Location: North London
Salary: £33,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Care Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T08:56+00:00

EXPERIENCED CARE CO-ORDINATOR WITHIN SOCIAL CARE
Care Co-ordinator, 08:30 - 17:00.
UK Central London.
£20k - £22k PA
Currently operating in the UK and Ireland, this company has revolutionised the care is delivered. This nationally recognised organisation has proven to be successful through the understanding of their customer's requirements.
A customer focused and organised individual will be important to ensuring that the customers are assigned with Care workers who work within the high standards and requirements of the company.
We are looking for a passionate Care Co-ordinator with excellent customer skills. Administrative and interpersonal skills are key factors that play a big part in the supporting and reporting to the Care Manager.
Successful implementation of this role will be rewarded with a fast track career progression and an opportunity to manage a brand new care home in the south east of London.
Please contact Sonik for further information on 02076304403.

Location: Kent
Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Child Care Management Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T18:01+00:00

An experienced qualified social worker is required to join a long term based in South Wales. You will need to have worked with LAC, CIN and CP cases. You will be required to undertake court work.

You will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Newport
Salary: £18.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/01/2014
Duration: 10 Weeks

Learning Disabilities Team Leader - Sussex

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T17:41+00:00

My clients are looking for a Team leader to work in their large residential service for adults with learning disabilities based in Sussex. Candidates for this role will ideally have their NVQ level 3 in health and Social care although not essential if you have experience working within learning disabilities settings and have previous staff management experience.

Within this role you will be responsible for leading a team of support staff on shift and your main duties will include care planning and risk assessments, junior staff supervisions and appraisals, maintaining staff levels, rotas and rostering, Quality assurance, spot checks on carers, key working with service users and ensuring all staff are trained and up to date with all relevant legislation.

If you would be interested in working for this organisation with an excellent reputation, please apply with your CV now!!

Location: West Sussex
Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 pa Dependant on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Playworker - Temp - Ely

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T17:28+00:00

A Playworker is required from 18/01/2012 - 27/01/2012 to work from 3pm - 6pm in an after school play facility. Experience of working with children in a fun environment is required. You will be working with children aged 5-14.
A CRB is essential for this role. This role is based in the Ely area of Cardiff. We are also looking in the St Mellons area.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £6.63 - £8.09 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/01/2018
Duration: 9 Days

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T17:22+00:00

Scheme Manager - Temporary contract - West Lancashire

Sheltered Housing Scheme Manager Required for a temporary contract - candidate must be a driver/car owner and have previous experience of working with the elderly as a Scheme Manager for a Local Authority or Housing Association. The successful candidate must also have an Enhanced CRB check.

Duties will include morning calls / administration / liaising with external agencies and internal departments / dealing with and arranging repairs / dealing with Voids.

To apply or for more information please contact Louise Hunter @ Eden Brown on 0161 2331600 or email a CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month Plus

Playworker - Temp - St Mellons

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T17:20+00:00

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £6.63 - £8.09 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/01/2018
Duration: 9 Days

Supervised Contact Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T17:12+00:00

We are looking for 4 supervised workers to join Cardiff Social Services for initial 1 month contracts.
You will be required to undertake supervised contact where children are looked after by the local authority. Access to a car is required as you will need to provide transport as appropriate to facilitate supervised contact arrangements. You will contribute to parenting assessments as part of supervised contact arrangements to assist with the child care plan. Ability to write comprehensive detailed reports is essential as you will need to provide detailed and fact based written observations of supervised contact sessions as specified in the contact agreement and to provide written reports as required. You must also be prepared to give evidence in Care Proceedings. You will have to evaluate and share information with the case accountable worker and assist in the monitoring and assessment of risk in Child Protection as appropriate8. To liaise with other agencies and organisations as required. You will be part of a social work team and so you will need to participate in team meetings, supervision, appraisal and training as required.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £8.50 - £10.37 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/01/2023
Duration: 4 Weeks

YOT Qualified Social Worker Kent

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T16:56+00:00

YOT Qualified Social Worker – Kent

Our client has a vacancy for a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Youth Offending Team based in West Midlands. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £13-£15 per hour depending on experience.

Duties Include –

Providing social work services within the area of Youth Justice Provision.
Contributing to multi-agency crime and disorder reduction strategies and to participate in the delivery of such services.
Undertaking joint work with other Youth Offending Service Practitioners and other professionals in the completion of tasks.
Providing support and guidance to others involved in work with young offenders, their parents, carers and victims.

Requirements –
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must be flexible and have at least two years post qualifying experience within a Youth Offending Social Services department.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Joe Willett, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £13.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Occupational Therapist - Paediatric

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T16:28+00:00

An experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist is required to fill a temporary ongoing vacancy in the Greater Manchester region.

Eden Brown Recruitment have a requirement for a HPC registered Occupational Therapist who has experience of working with children in a community setting. The majority of the work involved will be provision of Equipment and Adaptations so ideally you will have worked in this area within local authority before.

The position has a demanding caseload so we will be looking for applications from qualified Occupational Therapists with more than 2 years experience preferably in Paediatrics.

You will need to have a driving licence and your own transport. HPC and an enhanced CRB will be required before your application is processed.

Please contact Eden Brown Recruitment in Manchester if you would like to be considered for this position.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £17.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Receptionist/Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T15:55+00:00

We are looking for Receptionist/Administrator
£7.50 - £10 per hour
In Greater Manchester

As a Full time receptionist/administrator duties and skills will include:

Offering general assistance to visitors and staff, either in person or over the telephone.
Receive and direct courteously and efficiently all visitors, (including: Clients, Prospective clients, and Staff).
Undertake various administrative duties, including the provision of secretarial and clerical support.
Ensure communications to and from: Staff members, the Management team and any external source are processed accurately and within the necessary timescales.
Display a polite and friendly, yet professional manner.
Require a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Prefer previous reception experience.
Be efficient, punctual, flexible and adaptable.
Diligent and well organised.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £7.50 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Hospital Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T15:51+00:00

Eden Brown have a vacancy in Cheshire for a qualified Social Worker to work for a busy Hospital Social Work Team.

The position available is for 3 months initially. We are looking for applicants who are GSCC registered Adults Social Workers who have previously worked within a hospital environment.

The working hours are full time and the position is available asap.

If you would like more information or would like to be considered for this vacancy please contact Eden Brown Recruitment in Manchester.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £17.00 - £22.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker Adults Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T15:09+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Assessment Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults assessment team based in Fife. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £23.

Duties Include –

Applying service access criteria to make a judgement on whether a referral is appropriate.
Evaluating urgency of response required to a referral.
Engaging in a structured discussion with those making initial enquiry of the service and evaluating any information given.
Giving information, advice and/ or signposting to other services.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Garnham, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Fife
Salary: £21.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults Physical Disabilities Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T15:03+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adults Physical Disabilities Team based in Fife. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £20 - £22 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include -

Experience with adults & older people in a community setting.
Experience in working effectively with other agencies and professionals.
You will be required to demonstrate an ability to travel to undertake the assessments.
Experience in assessing need and planning care with individuals.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within an Older Person’s / Physical Disabilities Social Services department is essential.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Garnham, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Fife
Salary: £20.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Principal Engineer - Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T15:02+00:00

Working in Newcastle, this role will involve responsibility for providing protection designs, solutions and technical input to contracts and all areas within the employee's business area. You will also be responsible for ensuring design validation of secondary engineering solutions.
Main duties:

Responsible for the production of protection and control schematics for all voltage levels in UK T&D industry.
Provision of secondary design verification.
Attending/carrying out internal and external design reviews.
Ensuring projects are all delivered within budgets and time scales.
Able to manage multiple projects with a team of engineers.

You must have recent experience of energy transmission & distribution and in particular protection systems.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £50,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Qualified Social Worker Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T14:54+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children and Families

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children and Families Team based in Fife. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The salary for this role is £22 - £24 per hour.

Duties Include –

Contributing to the development of services.
Ensuring needs are met.
Providing services to support children.
Inter-service programmes.

Requirements –
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within a Children and Families Social Services department would be an advantage.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Dan Garnham, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Fife
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Older Person's / Physical Disabili

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T14:38+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Older Person’s / Physical Disabilities Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Older Person’s Team based in Hampshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £26 per hour.

Duties Include –

You will be required to demonstrate an ability to travel to undertake the assessments.
Experience in assessing need and planning care with individuals.
Experience with adults & older people in a community setting.
Experience in working effectively with other agencies and professionals.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. At least two years experience working within an Older Person’s / Physical Disabilities Social Services department is essential.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £24.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Court Advisor - Portsmouth / Basingstoke

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T14:10+00:00

Capita are one of only three Preferred Suppliers to Cafcass, for both permanent and locum roles

Family Court Advisors

The role is to advise a family court on the best course of action for a particular child or young person. You will come to this conclusion through in-depth case analysis

And a detailed report where the needs of the child are highlighted. You will work closely with parents, relatives and local authorities, to ensure a safe and positive

way forward for the child with the child’s needs at the forefront of your mind.

You must be a Qualified Social Worker and must be registered with the GSCC.
Experience of working with vulnerable children and families is necessary, with a strong knowledge of safeguarding.
You will have strong recent court work skills, and be an expert in case analysis and report writing.
I am also keen to speak to any candidates that have Referral and Assesment experience.

I am currently recruiting Family Court Advisors into the Portsmouth and Basingstoke Offices.

If you are interested in any current vacancies, or know anyone who has the right experience please get in touch!

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £26.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Occupational Therapist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T13:51+00:00

Eden Brown are looking for an HPC registered Occupational Therapist to work for an Adults Social Care team in the Merseyside region.

We are looking for applicants who have a good experience of working with Equipment & Adaptations in the Community but most of all we will be looking for experience of Reablement. The client is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who will be able to join the team and pick up the current workload.

Ideally you will have 2 years minimum experience of working as a Community Occupational Therapists in either of the following areas: Reablement, Intermediate Care, Community Rehabilitation, Equipment & Adaptations, Moving and Handling.

If you are interested in this position please contact Eden Brown Recruitment in Manchester.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £17.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Adult Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T12:40+00:00

We are urgently seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a community team for an interim for of 3 months. Must have recent experience of Safeguarding Adults and working with Older adults and Adults with Disabilities.

Duties includes
Care Packages
Safeguarding
Reviews
Community visits

To apply for this role you will need
A degree in Social Care or equivalent
Recent 12 months post qualifying experience within the Adult Care sector
Current registration with GSCC
Access to own vehicle

For further information please contact Liz Adams on 01179 103800

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £22.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Head of Finance - National Travel Required

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T12:31+00:00

The Head of Finance will be responsible for the delivery and development of a high performance finance service across the Group. The main responsibilities have been listed below

Manage a team of c65 staff including a mix of qualified and trainee accountants and other specialist roles including transactions processing, tax, treasury, insurance and finance systems.
Construct, lead and develop teams that ensure excellence in all aspects of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Develop strong relationships with internal customers and external stakeholders.
Work with Executive Directors and Senior Managers to develop a strong performance management system and culture of performance improvement both within the finance function and across the wider Group.
Contribute to the management of the Group nationally and provide expertise in an area conducive to the achievement of corporate goals.

Candidate Requirements

Based in either Buckinghamshire or Birmingham.
National travel and overnight stays are required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

For a full Job Description or for a fully confidential conversation please contact me at (email address removed) or call DD 0121 685 8712

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker Required in Worcestershire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T11:11+00:00

Social Worker Required In Worcestershire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Children’s Service Division in Worcestershire. For this Social Worker position, you will need to have a minimum of 2 years experience working within Children’s Social Care.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9-5, however the employer may offer a certain level of flexibility. Ability to manage a caseload and work as part of a team is also required.

If you or anyone you may know might be interested in this Qualified Social Worker position in Worcestershire, please contact Service Care Solutions.

Location: Hereford & Worcester
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T10:51+00:00

Eden Brown are looking for a qualified Social Worker to work for a busy Child Protection Team in the Greater Manchester region.

We are looking for a GSCC registered Social Worker who has experience of child protection investigations to work in this temporary contract. The position is available immediately for a period of 3 months initially. It is preferred for you to have experience of core assessments and court work as this will form a large part of the work load.

You will need to have a current Enhanced CRB and be a car driver with your own vehicle.

If you are interested in this position please contact Eden Brown recruitment in Manchester.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £15.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Residential Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T10:38+00:00

Children Support Worker – Milton Keynes - £8.50 - £12.78 per hour

Children Support Workers required for ad hoc shifts for residential units in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. The residential units provide care for children with autism so experience working with this client group is advantageous. As a Support Worker you will work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the residential unit and provide care and support to the children.

Flexibility is required as we are looking for people who can work a variety of shift patterns including Early's, Lates, Waking Nights & Weekends.

You will be a Residential Support Worker with experience working with children; ideally you will have your team teach training certificate, although this is not essential. In addition you will be a car driver with access to your own vehicle.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £8.48 - £9.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 13 Months

Band 6 Community Dietitian

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T10:24+00:00

COMMUNITY DIETITIAN –Grimsby, North Lincolnshire
Band 6
Great rates negotiable

LOCUM NHS DIETITIAN JOB
WORKING ACROSS THE COMMUNITY

This challenging and interesting Locum Dietitian job in Grimsby will give a confident Dietitian the opportunity to use their expertise and knowledge in a nutritional support role.

Working in the Grimsby area for a community team you will provide nutritional support, home feeds , nursing home, home visits and training to other staff members.

As an experienced Dietitian, for this job you will be expected to have relevant experience in the above areas and be a car driver (although transport may be provided).

For this job candidates should be HPC registered Dietitian, with excellent communication and presentation skills. A recent CRB check would be advantageous.

Working with Hays you will gain the following benefits:
Competitive rates of pay
Fast Track Registration
Free mandatory and specialist Training
£250 Referral bonus whenever you refer a friend / colleague to us (conditions apply)

To find out more about this Dietitian job or other specialist job opportunities in North Lincolnshire or Yorkshire please contact Matthew Hobbs on 02072598788 or email (email address removed)

Location: Grimsby
Salary: £23.00 - £26.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T09:49+00:00

EXPERIENCED DEPUTY HOME MANAGER WITHIN SOCIAL CARE
Deputy Home Manger, Full time.
UK, Central, South and North London.
£30K - £35K
Currently operating in the UK and Ireland, this company has revolutionised the way care is delivered. This nationally recognised organisation has proven to be successful through the understanding of their customer's requirements.
An experienced and organised Deputy Home Manager will be imperative to ensuring that this care provider's company policies and procedures and all legal requirements are adhered to within the defined timescales.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Home Manager with previous management/supervisory experience. The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively at all levels and be a strong team player. The candidate ideally must be RGN registered or have an NVQ level 3 in care of the elderly (Not essential).
Successful implementation of this role will be rewarded with a fast track career progression to Registered Home Manager with the opportunity to manage a brand new home.

Location: London
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T09:10+00:00

The Adult Learning Disability team requires several qualified social workers with extensive experience of working in the adult learning disability field.
The team works closely with Health colleagues who are co-located as well as with a wide range of voluntary providers and services within the borough. Social workers carry out FACS assessments, Adult Safeguarding investigations as well as co-ordinating reviews, carers assessments and working in partnership with the extensive day service provision within the borough.

The learning disability service has been at the forefront of personalisation and experience of developing support plans with families and clients is critical. The team is well resourced and regular supervision and full induction will be provided.

DipSW and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of relevant legislation

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South West London
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T08:08+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
MERSEYSIDE – ADULT SERVICES
£DOE

Hays Social Care are currently looking for qualified Social Workers to work on Adult initiatives across Merseyside. The ideal candidate will have a solid background of PQE within Adult services, with experience of providing care to service users with learning and/or physical disabilities.

Hays Social Care are currently using a new electronic CRB system which enables us to process your CRB application quickly and efficiently - you therefore do not need a current Hays CRB in order to apply for this role.

You can expect to receive the following benefits:

28 days holiday inclusive of statutory public holidays (pro rata);
Access to a free counselling service;
Free CRB;
Free health consultations;
Your contract would be managed by a local office in the North West;
You will be assigned one specialist Social Work Consultant.

To find out more about this or any other temporary, permanent or interim qualified Social Worker positions in in the North West or throughout the UK, please contact Hays Social Care on 0161 236 3617 or submit an updated copy of your CV.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Mental Health Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T18:37+00:00

Immediate Vacancy via Venn Group
Mental Health Project Worker
Our client, a well established Housing Association is looking for a Mental Health Project Worker to join their team on a temporary basis.
Location: Bristol
Salary: £7-9 P/H
Duration: 1-2 months
Day to day duties:

Providing one to one support for tenants within a supported housing setting, whilst following the statutory framework within mental health
Monitoring support plans and ensuring that residents needs are being met at all times
Liaising with external agencies and signposting residents to 3rd party organisations
Providing detailed advice on housing issues, benefits and rent arrears

Essential skills:

Benefits Knowledge
Knowledge of the statutory framework within mental health
Experience within a care and support setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Holds a current CRB disclosure

Desirable skills:

Experience working in an acute mental health setting
Degree in an appropriate subject eg Mental Health Nursing

To apply for this position, or for any of the other exciting housing roles that Venn Group have available in the South West, please contact either Ellie Benson or Vic Singh on 0117 930 8760 or email (email address removed)
Venn Group run a candidate recommendation scheme. If you recommend a friend or colleague for the above or any other role, and they then start work via Venn Group you will be able to receive high street vouchers up to the value of £25.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1- 2 Months

Part-time Fostering Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T17:55+00:00

Part time Social Worker required to join a Fostering Agency based in South West London.

This small IFA recruit, assess, support and provide ongoing training for prospective foster carers from various ethnic and social backgrounds. They provide an environment par excellence where there is respect for and promotion of cultural, racial, and religious diversity amongst our foster carers and children/young people in placement. The Agency consists of a team of dedicated Social Workers and Support Officers who ensure a high quality of service delivery.

To be considered for this role, you must be experienced in

Undertaking Form F assessments
Support foster carers.

The post is initially for three days a week. Mondays to Wednesdays 9 to 5 and some out of hours work and weekend Saturdays occasionally.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Plumber

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T17:47+00:00

My client a local Council In central London are looking to recruit a plumber to carry out maintenance on local council properties providing general maintenance to occupied properties within the borough.

This is a three month contract with potential to be extended or even become a perm role.

The role pays £12.82 an hour

Please email all CV's

Candidate must have

NVQ Level 2 in plumbing
Clean driving license
Own tools
Experience in maintenance working occupied properties

Location: City of London
Salary: £12.82 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Hospital Social Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T17:31+00:00

Hospital Social Workers required.

To identify individual needs through assessment. To plan and design individual care plans to meet those needs. To ensure the delivery of services identified in care plans. To ensure that regular monitoring and review of care plans is carried out.

To manage a caseload which includes vulnerable users and / or those with complex problems, taking action where necessary to protect the users and others in emergency situations.

To make appropriate assessments of individual's social care needs, within specified time limits and in collaboration with health and other relevant agencies, taking into consideration the wishes of individuals and their carers.

To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with relatives, carers, advocates and representatives, and in consultation with health and other agencies.

To negotiate with users, carers and appropriate others concerning the means by which identified needs should be met.

To ensure that the care plan includes a clear statement of agreed aims for each service / resource to be provided, together with clear specifications for each service provider.

To assist users and carers to play a full part in the care management process by extending to them advice, support and guidance. This can include counselling, and access to translation, interpretation or advocacy services

To secure the delivery, within the financial resources available, of services to meet assessed needs.

To maintain an effective system for co-ordinating, monitoring and reviewing care plans and service standards; to identify gaps in services and to advise the Line Manager accordingly.

To maintain a range of costed resource information accessible to users, carers and other colleagues.

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Expected to assess and implement enablement care packages and SDS support plans. Candidates must be fully aware and experienced in using legislations such as the Community Care Act, Delayed Discharge Act and be fully conversant with the Pan London Safeguarding Adults Procedure. All staff are performance managed. A good knowledge of enablement and Framework i would be advantageous.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South West London
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T17:18+00:00

To be considered for this position yuo will need:

Must be registered nurse with a PIN no

Job Spec Below:

Assist the Home Manager with staff rotas.
Supervise records of attendance, absence and relief coverage as required by the Home Manager.
Supervise the delegation of residents care plans, evaluate and organise care according to established policies.
Supervise all care activities and promote best practice in care.
Liaise with residents’ relatives and maintain good rapport with them.
Liaise and maintain good relationships with other professional working groups.
Supervise the scheduling of assignments so as to be consistent with all staff members education, training and experience.
Stimulates interest and attitudes in personnel to develop understanding of residents and encourage health and restorative care.
Be involved in organising and assisting with orientation and staff training.
Give guidance to personnel as needed, evaluate performance, discuss progress and needs for improvement and prepare evaluations with the Home Manager.
Attend staff meetings and conferences as requested.
Assure that establishment care policies and procedures are being implemented.
Notifies the Home Manager and attending Doctor of any untoward changes in residents conditions.
Supervise the maintenance of the residents daily record to assure accuracy in documentation.
Visit each resident in his/her area daily and make daily, assessments of their needs.
Supervises drug rounds and maintains accurate drug records, especially controlled drugs
To carry out duties in the absence if the home manager.
Is conversant with policies and quality systems of the company.
Be available for out of hours contact as required.
Any other tasks which may from time to time be required for good practice within the home.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may be extended as situations arise

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £20.00 - £30.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T17:01+00:00

Social Worker required for Children and Families team.

Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of deaf children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the competency standards set out in the Children & Families Training Framework.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives to achieve a more effective use of resources within Children, Families & Education Services.
Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, the Health Service, including Acute and Community Trusts and Primary Care Trusts, the Education Authority, District Councils, the commercial and private sector, voluntary and private agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate effective service delivery.
Inform advise, counsel and support clients and carers, individually and in group settings, to relieve stress and modify attitudes of behaviour to meet the needs of the client.
Ensure that information systems, e.g. ICS, and client records are effectively maintained to provide up-to-date and accurate information, upon which decisions affecting service delivery can be made.
Maintain a personal awareness of legislation, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery across the Directorate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Social Worker/Diploma in Social Work (Dip HE/Degree or Post Grad) and registration as a social worker with the General Social Care Council
Part 1 of Post Qualifying Award in Social Work
CACDP BSL Stage 2

EXPERIENCE

Post-qualification practice in Children and Families

KNOWLEDGE

A working knowledge of child development and protection theories, including attachment theory and the needs of Looked After Children/Children in Need/children in the Child Protection system
A detailed knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture and Deaf Issues
Working knowledge of The Children Act 1989, Adoption Act 1976 and Adoption Regulations, the Placement of Children Regulations and the Foster Placement Regulations
A good understanding of adoption, fostering and disability issues and childcare law
Working knowledge of Quality Protects and Working Together
Good working knowledge of County procedures relating to Looked After Children/Children in Need/Child Protection
Good working knowledge of family court proceedings
Knowledge of family relationships
Good knowledge of assessment frameworks

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Kent
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:57+00:00

Deputy Home Manager within social care
Deputy Home Manager job - UK Middlesex
£30K - £32K PA
Currently based and operating in the UK, my client's aim is to be established as the kindest care home service provider in the whole of England with the upmost kindest and professional staff. My client's management structure consist of a number of highly experienced senior health and social care professionals and directors.
The successful candidate will maintain the care of service users within the care home as well as taking responsibility for the day to day running of the care home in the absence of the Home Manager.
We are looking for a candidate who has management experience within social care. In addition to this the candidate must be RGN registered and must of been a registered nurse previously.
If you fit the above criteria please call Sonik Singh now on 02076304403.

Location: South East
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Support Co-Ordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:57+00:00

Our client a housing association based in Cornwall are seeking an experience co-ordinator/ manager to work with a busy team of support workers working in the community. We need a candidate with extensive experience of managing rotas and co-ordinating a team of up to 100 staff at one time.
You must have worked in this type of role before and if you have staff management experience as well we would welcome your application. this role could become a managers role for the right candidate.
If you have used Care Manager software that would be beneficial although is not essential.

Please feel free to call for an informal chat, my client is looking for a candidate to start next week, w/c 16h January 2012.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £10.00 - £12.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3months +

Occupational Therapist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:52+00:00

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST JOB – London
Pay rates of £25 per hour

DEDICATED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
WORKING IN SOCIAL SERVICES JOB

Are you a motivated Community Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding job in Social Services in London?

This rewarding Occupational Therapist job in East London will allow you to demonstrate your skill and dedication in a rewarding role..

Working within a London Borough Social Services team, you’ll provide care to adult service users and their cares. It’ll be your job to enable them to take their own decisions and live safely and independently.

You will hit the ground running and take responsibility for your own caseload and undertake comprehensive assessments, define and implement treatment plans.

For this job candidates should be HPC registered Occupational Therapist and have previous experience of Community, ideally Social Services. A recent CRB and mandatory training would be advantageous.

Working with Hays you will gain the following benefits:

Competitive rates of pay
Fast Track Registration
Free mandatory and specialist Training
£250 Referral bonus whenever you refer a friend / colleague to us (conditions apply)

To find out more about this Occupational Therapist job or other specialist job opportunities in London please contact Matthew Hobbs on 02072598788 or email (email address removed)

Location: London
Salary: £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults Referral & Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:46+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Referral & Assessment Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Assistant team manager for Adults Referral & assessment team based in Wiltshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is Negotiable.

Duties Include –

Applying service access criteria to make a judgement on whether a referral is appropriate.
Evaluating urgency of response required to a referral.
Engaging in a structured discussion with those making initial enquiry of the service and evaluating any information given.
Giving information, advice and/ or signposting to other services.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:40+00:00

Team Manager – Child Protection – Cheshire

A Team Manager is required to join a Child Protection team in the Cheshire region.

Working within the Children and Families, this Team Manager will have the following responsibilities:

To manage and supervise a team of social workers and associated staff.
To manage team workload in line with eligibility criteria, departmental policies and procedures and report on same.
To monitor, evaluate and develop the service provided by the team, ensuring the service is in line with departmental policy, standards, practise and priorities.
To initiate and chair inter agency meetings, in respect of particular clients and monitor performance of agreed tasks for all participants.
To ensure that all electronic record keeping is maintained in line with good practise and departmental standards.
To ensure financial and non financial performance indicators are met and monitored.
To ensure regular supervision is undertaken with staff and is recorded. To undertake staff induction, ensure that development appraisals are undertaken in line with council and departmental procedure and policies.
To remain abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and policy that could impact on the client group and develop flexible and clear responses and policies to cover the new situations.
To attend court with staff where required and to ensure that the council is professionally represented within the court process, ensuring that court directions are met and care Plans adhered to.
To ensue that Permanency plans are prioritised within the team including initiating care Proceedings as required.

The successful Team Manager will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent. Candidates will need to be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB.

To discuss this role or any other jobs in the Cheshire region or in Management please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

Access to a broad selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Access to training courses free of charge
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Bonuses for referring social workers
Personal and honest service from a consultant with over 6 years social care experience

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work and Public Sector jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit (link removed)
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £33.00 - £41.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Support Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:36+00:00

We are looking for a number of experienced support workers, on behalf of our client, to work within 2 residential settings, based in Southampton. The successful applicants will ideally hold an NVQ2 in care, but must have a least one years experience of working with adults with learning disabilities with complex needs and very challenging behaviour. Duties will include engaging in activies with service users including arts & crafts, cooking, swimming and sensory activities. You will be responsible for accompanying service users on day trips and out in the community and developing life skills such as shopping.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA SPECIFIED, UNFORTUNATELY WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESPOND TO APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Southampton
Salary: £14,800 - £15,808 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Head of Childrens Services - Merseyside

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:34+00:00

Senior Qualified Social Worker - Head Of Children's Services - Merseyside

Our client is searching for an experienced Senior Qualified Social Worker to work as the Head Of Children's Services in their Merseyside office.

The successful candidate will have operational and strategic responsibility for Children's Social Care services. This will include;

Family support assessment/safeguarding teams
Child protection/ Fostering and Adoption/ Residential Children/ Looked After and Care Leavers.
Young carers/ Children with Disabilities
Applicants should have experience of operating at a senior level within a complex organisation and with responsibility for children's social care.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Merseyside region or in Management please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

Access to a broad selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Access to training courses free of charge
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Bonuses for referring social workers
Personal and honest service from a consultant with over 6 years social care experience

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work and Public Sector jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit (link removed)

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £42.00 - £50.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Hospital Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:33+00:00

Social worker required for the Hospital and community assessment service

Post holder will be required to carry out assessment for service user in the community and also leaving hospital, identify need and provide care plans to reflect the level of assessed need.

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of Hospital Discharge Act

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West London
Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Night Support Worker Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:33+00:00

We currently have and exciting opportunity and are looking for on behalf of our client, 2 x Night Support Worker Supervisors to work within a residential home for Adults with Learning Disabilites. The successful applicants will work 4 nights on and 4 nights off - totalling 40 hours per week. They will have experience of and be passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities. Experience of supervising staff is essential. Main duties are to lead and motivate the night time staff and be confident and able to deal with very challenging behaviour and be able to work in calm and confident manner. If you are interested in this role and would like further information please apply on-line. PLEASE NOTE WE CAN ONLY RESPOND TO APPLICANTS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED.The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Southampton
Salary: £16,000 - £16,640 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:28+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Assessment Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adults Assessment Team based in Oxfordshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 per hour.

Duties Include –

Experience in assessing need and planning care with individuals.
Working in partnership with other professionals and agencies to undertake a holistic assessment of vulnerable adults.
Experience with adults & older people in a community setting.-Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within an Older Person’s Social Services department is essential.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position, please click below and apply now.

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Services Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:28+00:00

Our clients are looking for a full time administrator. The Department Administrator (DA) will report to the Housing Services Manager (HSM) and will work within the policies and procedures of the Society and its client co-operatives. The Department Administrator provides administrative support services to the whole department and shares responsibility for the overall effectiveness of services delivered to client co-operatives. The role of the DA is to: Provide an effective and efficient administrative support service to the Department; Ensure compliance with administrative procedures and to regularly review and recommend improvements to systems and procedures; Assist the Housing Services Manager and Assistance Housing Services Managers with department coordination and communication. Previous working knowledge of working within a housing association would be desirable but not essential.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: City of London
Salary: £20,114 - £20,829 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:27+00:00

Team Manager – Child Protection – Merseyside

A Team Manager is required to join a Child Protection team in the Merseyside region.

Working within the Children and Families, this Team Manager will have the following responsibilities:

To manage and supervise a team of social workers and associated staff.
To manage team workload in line with eligibility criteria, departmental policies and procedures and report on same.
To monitor, evaluate and develop the service provided by the team, ensuring the service is in line with departmental policy, standards, practise and priorities.
To initiate and chair inter agency meetings, in respect of particular clients and monitor performance of agreed tasks for all participants.
To ensure that all electronic record keeping is maintained in line with good practise and departmental standards.
To ensure financial and non financial performance indicators are met and monitored.
To ensure regular supervision is undertaken with staff and is recorded. To undertake staff induction, ensure that development appraisals are undertaken in line with council and departmental procedure and policies.
To remain abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and policy that could impact on the client group and develop flexible and clear responses and policies to cover the new situations.
To attend court with staff where required and to ensure that the council is professionally represented within the court process, ensuring that court directions are met and care Plans adhered to.
To ensue that Permanency plans are prioritised within the team including initiating care Proceedings as required.

The successful Team Manager will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent. Candidates will need to be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB.

To discuss this role or any other jobs in the Merseyside region or in Management please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

Access to a broad selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Access to training courses free of charge
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Bonuses for referring social workers
Personal and honest service from a consultant with over 6 years social care experience

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £16.00 - £19.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:19+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection – North West

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Child Protection Team in the North West region.

Working within the Child Protection team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To arrange and coordinate such assessments where appropriate.
To interview the patient in a suitable manner
To ascertain whether the criteria for detention are met and that detention is the most appropriate way of providing care and treatment
To reach an independent decision about the need for detention

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the North West region or in the Social Work field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

Location: North West
Salary: £15.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:14+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection – Merseyside

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Child Protection Team in the Merseyside region.

Working within the Child Protection team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To arrange and coordinate such assessments where appropriate.
To interview the patient in a suitable manner
To ascertain whether the criteria for detention are met and that detention is the most appropriate way of providing care and treatment
To reach an independent decision about the need for detention

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Merseyside region or in the Social Work field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £13.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adults / Older People

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:10+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Older Persons Team based in the Merseyside area.

Working within the Older Persons Team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To manage a caseload which includes vulnerable users and / or those with complex problems, taking action where necessary to protect the users and others in emergency situations.
To make appropriate assessments of individuals social care needs, within specified time limits and in collaboration with health and other relevant agencies, taking into consideration the wishes of individuals and their carers.
To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with relatives, carers, advocates and representatives, and in consultation with health and other agencies.
To secure the delivery, within the financial resources available, of services to meet assessed needs.
To maintain an effective system for coordinating, monitoring and reviewing care plans and service standards; to identify gaps in services and to advise the Line Manager accordingly.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. Experience of Section 47 investigations and assessments is also desired.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in Merseyside area please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.ukThe Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Team Manager - Children in Need

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:05+00:00

Team Manager - Children In Need - Merseyside

A Team Manager is required to lead a Children in Need team in the Merseyside area.

Working within the Children in Need team, this Team Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

The candidate will need to have proven record of successfully leading and managing teams dealing with Child In Need and Child Protection cases. Experience of the Integrated Children's System would be of benefit but not essential.
Integral to all work is the need to put in place multi-agency responses to children's development needs.
To ensure the effective and safe delivery of social care services to a service area within the Every Child Matters Agenda.
To be responsible for the performance of the team, including work allocation, supervision, workload review/case recording, target setting and performance appraisal through the use of manual and electronic systems.

GSCC registration is essential in this role and a management qualification would also be desirable.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Merseyside area or in the Children's Services field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £27.00 - £33.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Part-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:01+00:00

PART TIME COMMUNITY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST JOB – EAST LONDON/ESSEX
Flexible Part Time 18.5 hours for 3 months

Salary £25 per hour (negotiable)

COMMUNITY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST JOB
WORK PART TIME HOURS TO SUIT YOUR WORK/LIFE BALANCE

This interesting Occupational Therapist job in Essex will give a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join an established Community falls prevention team.

Working within a Community therapy team in North East London, you’ll travel around the borough working closely with nursing homes and community settings to reduce falls.

For this job candidates should be HPC registered Occupational Therapist, ideally with experience in falls prevention. A recent CRB check would be advantageous.

Working with Hays you will gain the following benefits:

Competitive rates of pay
Fast Track Registration
Free mandatory and specialist Training
£250 Referral bonus whenever you refer a friend / colleague to us (conditions apply)

To find out more about this Occupational Therapist job or other specialist job opportunities in London and Essex please contact Matthew Hobbs on 02072598788 or email (email address removed)

Location: East London
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T15:55+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children with Disabilities

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within Children with Disabilities Team based in West Berkshire. This is a part time position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £25 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include-

Carrying out Child in Need assessments.
Manage a caseload consisting of court work, children on the child protection register, children looked after as well as children in need.
The ability to interview children and families and make assessments and recommendations based on your findings.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. At least 2 years experience working within Children Protection department ideally would be an advantage.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T15:55+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Mental Health - North West

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adult Mental Health Team in the North West area.

Working within the Adult Mental Health Team , this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Manage a Mental Health caseload of varying levels of complexity.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.ukThe Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North West
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T15:52+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection – Cheshire

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy Child Protection Team in the Cheshire region.

Working within the Child Protection team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To arrange and coordinate such assessments where appropriate.
To interview the patient in a suitable manner
To ascertain whether the criteria for detention are met and that detention is the most appropriate way of providing care and treatment
To reach an independent decision about the need for detention

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the Cheshire region or in the Social Work field please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 3884200 or email your CV to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Access to free training courses that count towards your GSCC registration
Excellent rates of pay
Honest & personal service from a consultant with over 6 year's industry experience

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £20.00 - £28.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker Adult's Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T15:33+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult’s Hospital Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult’s Hospital Team in Wiltshire. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £18 ltd per hour.

Duties Include-

Able to conduct rapid assessment.
Delegate meetings.
Needs to be able to supervise staff.
Chair meetings.

Requirements
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have at least two years post qualifying experience within a similar role. Candidates applying for this role must have experience in a Hospital environment and also safeguarding experience.

Contact
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Court Advisor - Portsmouth

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T15:28+00:00

Capita are one of only three Preferred Suppliers to Cafcass, for both permanent and locum roles

Family Court Advisors

The role is to advise a family court on the best course of action for a particular child or young person. You will come to this conclusion through in-depth case analysis

And a detailed report where the needs of the child are highlighted. You will work closely with parents, relatives and local authorities, to ensure a safe and positive

way forward for the child with the child’s needs at the forefront of your mind.

You must be a Qualified Social Worker and must be registered with the GSCC.
Experience of working with vulnerable children and families is necessary, with a strong knowledge of safeguarding.
If you have recent experience
You will have strong court work skills, and be an expert in case analysis and report writing.

My role is to recruit Permanent Family Court Advisors in a number of the CAFCASS Regional Offices.

If you are interested in any current vacancies, or know anyone who has the right experience please get in touch!

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £22.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker - Physical Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T15:21+00:00

We are looking for a Support Worker to fulfill a 37 hour week contract for the next 3 months to work in a day centre with clients with a physical disabilities. Experience of working with this client group is essential. You will need to have direct experience, a manual handling certificate, a first aid certificate, health and safety certificate. Ideally you will be NVQ3 qualified.

Please email your CV to (email address removed) or phone Sarah on 02920 538593

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £8.00 - £9.76 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 7 Weeks

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T15:01+00:00

We are currently working with a forward thinking unitary authority that have an immediate requirement for a Social Worker in their Protection and Court Team.

The Social Worker in Hampshire will manage a number of children in need and child protection cases.

The Social Worker in Hampshire will have the ability to confidently and competently complete the task identified above.

The Social Worker in Hampshire will have previous experience of managing child protection cases & case managing cases through the court process.

Why work for Hays Social Care?

The Social Worker in Hampshire will enjoy an ongoing contract with the potential of an extension and all the benefits of the Hays Healthclub:

Access to specialist training
A £250 referral reward for each QSW that they refer to us who works 250 hours
Three months free BASW membership
Your contract will be managed by one specialist social work consultant locally
You will benefit from working with a local social work specialist agency
Our Temp of the month award which goes to the worker who goes above and beyond the call of duty

You can read full terms and conditions on our website (link removed) />
If you would like to apply for this Social Worker position in Cornwall please contact Mark Stevens from Hays Social Care directly on 02380 632 990 or email your C.V.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £20.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Registered Home Manager - Childrens - W.Midlands

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T14:56+00:00

Registered Home Manager - Children's Care Home - West Midlands

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children's Care Home Manager to set up a new home in the West Midlands Region.

The Registered Manager will have Children's Care Home experience and have sound knowledge & communication with Local Authorities in the West Midlands region to be able to attract new referrals. You will also have a minimum CQC scoring of good or outstanding. The age group ranged from 8-13 years.

Registered Managers award is essential. This is a permanent opportunity and they will be looking to interview in January. If you are looking for your next role and would like further information on this or any other post we may have in West Midlands please contact Emma Bjelan on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV direct to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Geothermal Drilling Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T14:36+00:00

Hays are working exclusively with a high profile client in the area. Currently we are recruiting for an highly experienced and knowledgable Driller to operate machinery working on geothermal boreholes.
The ideal candidate will have an extensive knowledge and experience in Geothermal piles particularly with knowledge of relevant drilling methods and equipment. The candidate must have CSCS and have a full service history of work within the piling industry. Must have the ability to demonstrate use of MDT or CloZironi rigs.
The role will involve being key operator of the MDT Geothermal bore hole machine. This will be used for processes such as drilling and testing of geothermal boreholes down to 200m. Instalation, filling and testing of all pipework to the heat pump. An all round knowledge of ground works, including steel fixing, shuttering, concreting and arc welding is also preferable.
Please contact Oliver at Hays on 01603 625 754.

Location: Norwich
Salary: £10.00 - £15.00 pa Bonuses
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T14:34+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
MERSEYSIDE – ADULT SERVICES
£DOE

You can expect to receive the following benefits:
28 days holiday inclusive of statutory public holidays (pro rata);
Access to a free counselling service;
Free CRB;
Free health consultations;
Your contract would be managed by a local office in the North West;
You will be assigned one specialist Social Work Consultant.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Training Co Ordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T14:33+00:00

Job Title: Training Co Ordinator, Holywell
Salary £17500

We are looking to recruit a permanent member of staff for a school who offer an integrated residential and care package to children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
The job is as a Training Co Ordinator to work alongside the Training Manager and they will be required to co-ordinate the Centres training activities.
This job will include the delivery, assessment and administration of mandatory and specialist training and qualifications in line with the Group’s Learning and Development Strategy. You will provide training and assessment to ensure employees have the required skills and knowledge to meet and exceed required standards.

You will hold a Level 3 award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment’, A1 (D32/33) qualification and show willingness to work towards any relevant teaching/training qualifications.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Matt Dawson or for more information please call 0161 236 3617

Location: Flintshire
Salary: £15,000 - £18,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Adults - Mid Wales

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T14:33+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to fulfil a 3 month contract in a Mid Wales Local Authority to work with older people and people with a physical disability/long term illness. You will be required to cover rural areas of Wales and so you will need to be a car driver and have access to use of a car.

You will need to be registered with the General Social Care Council/Care Council for Wales and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Eden Brown today on 02920 538593 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Powys
Salary: £18.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/01/2016
Duration: 10 Weeks

Senior Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T14:29+00:00

Senior Social Worker required for Children and Families Team.

Case holding social worker to work with children subject to child protection plans, legal proceedings and child in need.

Hold a case load of Child Protection, legal proceedings and CIN cases.
Complete statutory visits to families.
Liaise with partner agencies engaged in Child Protection plans.
Gather and co-ordinate information for assessments.
Analyse information and develop plans to progress work with families.
Produce reports to required timescales.

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Report writing, court work
Working knowledge of Children and Families legislation, Every Child Matters

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West London
Salary: £23.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T12:58+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children and Families

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Children and Families Team based in Plymouth. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The salary for this role is £24 per hour.

Duties Include –

Contributing to the development of services.
Ensuring needs are met.
Providing services to support children.
Inter-service programmes.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Drilling Operative

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T12:54+00:00

A knowledge of geothermal, CFA and Water Wells are also preferable
Must be able to provide own PPE and hold CSCS card.

Please contact Oliver Taylor at Hays on 01603 625 754

Location: Norwich
Salary: £300 - £400 pw Bonuses
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T12:48+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Child Protection Team based in Cornwall. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £24 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include –

Working and reviewing child protection plans.
Looked after children casework.
Undertaking risk assessments and reviewing them.
Preparing CP Conference reports.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. Experience working within a Child Protection Social Services department would be an advantage.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Steve Mills, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Older Persons Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T11:08+00:00

Eden Brown have been approached by a leading Housing provider as they are looking to secure the services of an experienced Older Persons Floating Support Worker on an interim basis likely to last 3 months working across Cheshire

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide the active age service to customers within a specified geographical area.
To undertake scheduled visits at an agreed frequency. Review progress of any action taken at subsequent visits.
To complete a Support Plan and regularly assess each customer's support needs. Ensure appropriate action is taken to produce the best outcome for the customer, record on the Support Plan and review the progress of the action plan.
Complete risk assessments and record any need identified and action required on the action plan, to help prevent deterioration in health, prevent falls, promote healthy lifestyle and activities and identify inadequate housing conditions.
Write up and file Support Plans and action plans competently.
To plan and undertake appropriate action to meet these assessed needs, mostly by signposting to the appropriate family member, voluntary or professional agency or another team as appropriate.
Recognise the inability of some clients to self advocate and take appropriate action, including advocating on their behalf where there is no other alternative.
Help to identify and seek out relevant external agencies and contacts for service to ensure effective cross agency working.
To develop and ensure productive working relationships with families and external agencies as appropriate to ensure effective liaison and obtain maximum support for customers, making referrals by telephone, email, fax, telephone etc. for assistance with the alarm equipment, personal/domestic needs, health issues, financial issues, mobility, social activities, transport and other practical needs.
To monitor emergency calls made via the alarm and take follow up action as appropriate.
To keep manual and electronic records of visits and action taken and other relevant information relating to contact with customers.
To record the dates of Support Plan assessments and reviews.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Good standard of literacy and numeracy. Able to keep clear, concise and accurate reports.
Good communication and people skills. Good listener. Able to put people at ease both in person and over the phone.
Able to encourage whilst being sympathetic but also be assertive where necessary.
Experience of care profession. Previous role in a support/care environment where the ethos and purpose was to encourage the client to maximise and retain their independence.

An Enhanced CRB Disclosure and Full driving licence is essential due to nature of this role

Please apply to avoid disappointment

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T10:41+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Mental Health - North West

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adult Mental Health Team in the North West area.

Working within the Adult Mental Health Team , this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Manage a Mental Health caseload of varying levels of complexity.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.ukThe Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North West
Salary: £15.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Occupational Therapist - Equipment & Adaptations

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T10:37+00:00

Eden Brown recruitment has an urgent vacancy for an experienced Community Occupational Therapist to work for their client in Lancashire.

The position is predominantly for the Occupational Therapist to assess for the provision of equipment and adaptations to homes for disabled and older people. The position requires someone who can pick up the current work load so they will be looking for applicants who have worked with Equipment & Adaptations before. You will need to be organised as you will be managing your own caseload and will need to work at a fast pace.

HPC registration is required and you will need to be a car driver with your own vehicle.

Please contact Eden Brown recruitment in Manchester if you would like to be considered.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T10:27+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
WARRINGTON – OLDER PEOPLE
£19 – £22 PER HOUR

You will also benefit from the following –

28 days holiday pay (pro rata)
Access to a free counselling service
Free CRB
Free Health Consultations
Your contract would be managed by local office in the North West
You will deal with one specialist Social Work Consultant

Location: Warrington
Salary: £17.00 - £21.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T10:24+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
MANCHESTER – Children and Families
£20 – £22 PER HOUR

You will also benefit from the following –

28 days holiday pay (pro rata)
Access to a free counselling service
Free CRB
Free Health Consultations
Your contract would be managed by local office in the North West
You will deal with one specialist Social Work Consultant

Location: Manchester
Salary: £17.00 - £22.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Fostering and Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T10:24+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Fostering & Adoption - North West

My client is urgently seeking and experienced Qualified Social Worker with previous Fostering and Adoption experience to work in the North West region.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the North West area please contact Julia Snowball at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North West
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker - Fostering & Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T10:24+00:00

Eden Brown have a vacancy for qualified Social Worker with experience of working in Fostering and Adoption.

The position available is based in Lancashire and is for 3 days per week. Due to the responsibilities of the job role we are only able to accept applications from people who have at least 2 years experience of working in a Fostering and Adoption team.

You will need to have a car and be available asap for the 3month contract.

Please contact Eden Brown recruitment in Manchester if you are interested in this vacancy and have the required experience.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £18.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T10:19+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
STOCKPORT – CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
£16.00 – £21.50 PER HOUR

You will also benefit from the following –

28 days holiday pay (pro rata)
Access to a free counselling service
Free CRB
Free Health Consultations
Your contract would be managed by local office in the North West
You will deal with one specialist Social Work Consultant

Location: Stockport
Salary: £19.00 - £22.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T10:02+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Adults - Mental Health - North West

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adult Mental Health Team in the North West area.

Working within the Adult Mental Health Team , this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

Manage a Mental Health caseload of varying levels of complexity.
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action.
Ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to empower the client throughout the development of the service.
Safeguard and promote service users’ welfare.
Work in line with the competency standards set out in the Mental Health Training Framework.

The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.ukThe Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North West
Salary: £15.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Supported Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T09:33+00:00

Supported Housing Officer to support vulnerable adults to live as independently as possible in their own homes:

Skills required:

Support planning and risk assessment
Day-to-day support for tenants
Partnership working with outside agencies
Health and safety checks
Housing management tasks, inc. rent monitoring and reporting maintenance issues

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North London
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Finance Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T09:32+00:00

Finance Officer - Greater Manchester - 3 month contract - 35 hours per week

The responsibilities of this role will include: Month end compiling and posting journals, balance sheet reconciliations, a basic understanding of accounting – p&l, b&s, and good Excel, Oracle would be very useful.

For more information or to apply please call Louise Hunter at Eden Brown on 0161 2331600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £10.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Child Protection Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T09:25+00:00

UK Social Workers encouraged to Work and Play in WA

Sue Quinton moved from Essex to WA three years ago as a social worker and fell in love with the climate and lifestyle.

“We never regretted our decision to change our lives for the better by coming to Western Australia. It’s a beautiful place to live, has great weather and the Department for Child Protection offers a caring working environment to develop my career,”

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) Western Australia needs your help to protect and care for children and to support young people at risk. As a Child Protection Worker you will provide an invaluable service to the community by promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and working with families to make positive changes in their lives which ensure the safety or their children.

Successful applicants can expect:

Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance for you and your family
Work Life balance in one of the top 5 most liveable cities in the world
Opportunities to work in Regional WA should that be your preference, with subsidised housing and Regional Incentives.
Comprehensive training and further development opportunities

As a qualified Child Protection Worker you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support. You will be responsible for the assessment and management of cases of children at risk from abuse and/or neglect.

We have a number of opportunities available in both our Country and Metropolitan districts across Western Australia. If you are looking for a lifestyle change, ongoing development, a structured career path and are ready for a professional challenge whilst making a difference to vulnerable children you are invited to apply to join our team at DCP.

To find out more about what the Department can offer and the different locations, visit our website through the apply now link and search "International recruitment”.
To do a self assessment to determine if you are likely to qualify for a visa or be eligible for the position, download the self assessment document.
To join our team, apply through the link below

Location: Western Australia
Salary: £36,344 - £49,827 pa $55,677 - $76,337 Australian Dollars
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Extra Care Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T09:24+00:00

EXTRA CARE SERVICE MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF EXTRA CARE SCHEMES

Camden/ Islington
£42,500.00 per annum
Full Time
Permanent Contract

Expanding and Innovative Housing Association that is committed to providing specialist support with in the communities that it represents.

The organisation currently requires an experienced Service Manager to be responsible for the operational management of a number of elderly schemes based in Islington. The successful candidate will ensure that the schemes are run efficiently whilst providing an excellent service to clients. They will also be responsible for managing the relationship with the Local Authority.

The successful candidate will have a background in managing a care service and will be used to working alongside Local Authorities and other stakeholders. They will also have experience of managing a number of schemes at any one time and be able to demonstrate ability to co-ordinate a large service.

Location: North London
Salary: £42,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Senior Qualified Social Worker - Fostering

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T09:15+00:00

Senior Qualified Social Worker - Fostering - West Midlands

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Qualified Social Worker for their Fostering Team based in the West Midlands Region.

The appointed experienced Senior Qualified Fostering Social Worker will be responsible for the following duties:

To undertake thorough, professional assessments of prospective foster carers and present their assessments to panel.
To support a number of foster carers by regular visits, telephone calls (including out of hours), attendance at children’s meetings and liaison with placing social workers.
To contribute to running the foster carers’ support group programme.
To undertake duty and the matching of both emergency and planned referrals to vacancies.
To prepare draft advertisements for fostering and adoption purposes and generally assist with recruitment of carers and campaigns.
To co-ordinate efforts to secure adoptive and foster families for named children.
To liaise and advise colleagues as necessary in preparing children and young people for adoptive and foster placements.
To draw up an agreed home finding strategy and record progress for individual children.
To prepare information in respect of court work and attendance at court when necessary.
To follow up work on recommendations made by the fostering/adoption panel.
To provide regular reports and information to the fostering/adoption panel.
Assess capabilities, attitude and suitability of prospective fostering/adoptive parents.
To draw up a personal specification for children to assist in their placement.

A minimum of 2 years experience in Fostering is essential.

The successful Senior Qualified Fostering Social Worker will be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the West Midlands Region please contact Emma Bjelan at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit our website.
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T08:23+00:00

My client is currently looking for a Qualified Social worker to work in a Duty and Assessment Team. Applicants must have had at least 3yrs experience as a post qualified social worker. Child Protection experience is essential. The role will be a minimum of 6 months with a possible extention.

The candidate must have extensive UK statutory experience, appropriate recognised qualifications, current GSCC registration, be able to supply references for the past 5 years and a valid enhanced CRB check performed within the past twelve months.

Rig social care are committed to providing professional social workers in both locum and permanent roles.Recruiting nationally we utilise our industry knowledge to help you find your next career move. We place in the statutory, private and charitable sectors of social care.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £21.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Older Persons

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T08:23+00:00

Our client is looking for Qualified Social Workers to joine their Older Persons Team based in Scotland. The role will involve working with clients aged 65+.

Applicants must have 2 years+ previous experience and be car drivers. Duties for this post will include care plan management and home care assessments of older people.

Rig Social Care offers a consultative approach to ensure your next role meets personal requirements and career aspirations.

Also including the following market leading benefits* Competitive rates of pay

Referral Bonus £500 per candidate (no limit on the number of referrals)
Free enhanced CRB check
Access to all current vacancies on our website
Contracted supplier of choice for Local Authorities, Charitable & Private organisations throughout the UK* A dedicated consultant offering career guidance & support to find suitable employment in your area

For more information or to apply for the post please contact the team on 01423 790362

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £22.00 - £30.00 ph Depending Upon Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker - Adult Disability Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T08:23+00:00

Our new client is looking for an enthusiastic social worker for a position in a Adults Learning Disabilities post.

There will be a vacancy for a qualified social worker experienced and/or interested in working with adults who have learning disabilities.

The responsibilities of the post will include individual and carer assessments of need, single assessments and the arrangement and monitoring of complex packages of care using a range of providers of services.

They are committed to providing ongoing staff development through training, supervision appraisal and local practice initiatives. There is opportunity to be creative / innovative within a dedicated and supportive team.

You will be GSCC registered, have a Social Work Qualification and experience in similar roles.

With over 50 years experience between us in social care recruitment we can offer you:

Top rates of pay

Ltd company status available increasing your earning potential and benefits further.

Free enhanced CRB checks*

£500 introduction fees for suitably qualified staff (and you don’t even have to be working for us!!)**

A dedicated consultant offering career guidance & support to find suitable employment in your area

Temporary or permanent work
A wide variety of assignments and range of specialism’s

For further information about the role then please call us on 01423 790362 or register your details via the website.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months to Extend

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T08:22+00:00

RIG Social Care is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children and Families team in the North west. We require someone with experience of child protection, court work, looked after children procedures and preferably ICS documentation knowledge main duties will include carrying your own case load, child protection court work and initial & core assessments. This is an ongoing contract working full time hours. If you are interested in the opportunity and fulfil the necessary requirements then please contact Chris Hastings on 01423 790362, email your CV for consideration or apply on-line.

Location: Salford
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T18:10+00:00

My client is a leading South Wales based charity. The have been established for over twenty years and employ over 140 staff. The organisation provides support to vulnerable people across Wales. Due to the absence of a permanent member of their supported housing team they are looking for a temporary support worker to join their Ebbw Vale office for a period of approximately 2 – 3 weeks.

The successful candidate will report into a team leader and will work as part of a small team of support workers. The purpose of the post is to provide housing related support to a caseload of service users who are victims of domestic abuse. The hours of the role are 37 per week, this is made of a combination of shifts based at one of the organisation’s refuges and full-time days providing floating support in the community. Responsibilities of the post will include conducting needs and risk assessments, support planning, signposting additional services, supporting services users to manage their finances, partnership working with other agencies, maintaining relevant paperwork and teaching life skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background supporting vulnerable groups of people to join an organisation passionate about supporting victims of domestic abuse. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £10.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 - 3 Weeks

Maintenance Electrician

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T17:51+00:00

My client a central London council are looking for a Maintenance Electrician.

The candidate must have

2391
16th or 17th edition
clean driving license
own tools
experience in council or housing association

Start ASAP, £13.48ph PAYE, 6 month role

Person Specification :

Fully qualified electrician, with at least two years working experience with 2391 testing qualification. Experience of day to day responsive repairs and void works. Preferably with own transport.

Job Purpose
To carry out relevant works in occupied properties in the Camden area

Location: City of London
Salary: £13.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Visiting Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T17:47+00:00

My client is a leading housing association based in Bristol. They are one of the main providers of affordable housing across the South and South West of England. They own and manage in excess of 32,000 properties and provide general needs, supported and older persons housing. Due to an increased workload they are looking for a temporary Visiting Officer to join their team for a period of 6 – 8 weeks.

The successful candidate will work as part of an established team of housing professionals reporting directly into an area housing manager and will work from one of the organisation’s regional offices in Bristol. The team are made up of four housing officers, two housing assistants, an area housing manager and administration staff. The purpose of the role is to let a number of organisation’s recent developments mainly based in the South Gloucestershire area. Responsibilities of the role will include conducting pre-tenancy assessments, sign-ups, new tenancy visits, preparing tenancy agreements, liaising with internal teams and completing relevant paperwork. The post is full time thirty-seven hours a week. Due to the mobile nature of the role candidates are expect to have their own vehicle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background in housing management to join a leading housing association providing a first class service to tenants. Benefits of the post will include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £14.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Deputy Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T17:41+00:00

To be considered for this position yuo will need:

Must be registered nurse with a PIN no

Have experience of working as a deputy manager

Will have worked with older people with Dementia

This is based in the Hertfordshire Area so living in the local area would be an advantage,

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £20.00 - £30.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Community Assessment Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T17:26+00:00

Community Assessment Support Worker

We are looking for an experienced Facilitator to carry out reviews and long term work for the Older People's Community Team, based in North Essex.

This team work with people with complex needs who require support on a monthly basis, it is likely to suit those who enjoy working in an environment that is reactive to prevention and crisis intervention.

You will facilitate and support service users to undertake supported self assessments and reviews to identify needs and outcomes. Providing assessment of need taking into account current support systems and to identify potential risks, for example in relation to the mental capacity act, continuing health care and
safeguarding. Under supervision to promote a model of self directed support with service users and carers to determine their own solutions using the principles of personalisation.

For more information or to apply for this role please contact Georgina Pritchard as soon as possible to

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Essex
Salary: £12.84 - £15.00 ph Dependant on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 11 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T17:18+00:00

Qualified Social Worker required for Community Assessment Team.

This team works in close partnership with a range of NHS Trust staff to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and safely discharge those users who did require hospital treatment.

Under the general supervision of a senior practitioner or team manager, to deliver an effective social work service to a specific group of service users in Essex.

To work in close partnership with all Trust staff to enable a safe discharge from, or prevention of, admission to hospital.
Assessments are limited to need using framework that supports the single assessment process and the supported assessment process which is used to identify the resource allocation
Provision of information, support and guidance to enable people to access services within the community.
Purchasing of Reablement, interim services or reinstatement of services via the Service Placement Team for those people with eligible needs.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Diploma / Degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
Evidence of working with a complex caseload sympathetically and persuasively.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Essex
Salary: £21.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T17:01+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
MERSEYSIDE – ADULT SERVICES
£DOE

You can expect to receive the following benefits:

28 days holiday inclusive of statutory public holidays (pro rata);
Access to a free counselling service;
Free CRB;
Free health consultations;
Your contract would be managed by a local office in the North West;
You will be assigned one specialist Social Work Consultant.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £16.00 - £25.00 ph DOE
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T16:44+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Team

We require an Adult Social Care Practitioner to work within a Adults Team in Surrey. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £24 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include-

To lead on & complete holistic assessments of the social care needs of individuals with regular, structured supervision.
To work with individuals who need specific support, guidance or protection to identify their needs or where best interests decisions need to be made for them.
To work in partnership to assess & manage risk & to support the person to establish arrangements & services that meet their needs & promote their independence, choice & control or to procure them directly.
To engage with individuals & families where there may be a disagreement about the nature or level of needs, risks or desired outcomes.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T16:42+00:00

General Needs Supported Housing Worker role in Exeter.
A full time opportunity has become available in Exeter, working for the supported housing arm of one of the larger Housing Associations in the local area. They are looking for an experienced support worker to advise and assist with the prevention of families facing the risk of homelessness.
An enhanced CRB is essential for this role and the job is starting on 16th January 2012.

Location: Exeter
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T16:38+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Looked After Children

We require a Senior Practitioner to work within a Looked after Children Team in Slough. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £34 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include-

Manage your workload and provide supervision and advice.
Work closely with members of other disciplines and organisations
Maintain accurate and up to date records.
Undertake risk assessments and formulate child protection and child care plans.
Supervision of children on the child protection register, children in care and children assessed as being in need.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK. All applicants must have a minimum 5 years Post qualifying experience in Children and Families and extensive experience in Looked After Children.

Contact -
This vacancy is advertised by Deane Garrard, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Slough
Salary: £32.00 - £34.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Mechanical Design Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T16:37+00:00

Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer

As a result of continued expansion plans, my client currently requires an Intermediate level Mechanical Design Engineer in the midlands region to join the team on a permanent basis. My client is a is a multi-disciplined design and project management company, whom also work with global customers around the world. The company works on a range of projects that cover new builds, refurbishments, fit outs and historic listed buildings within the Commercial and Industrial.

The successful candidate will ideally: Possess 2-3 years experience + of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Working knowledge of Heavacomp, AutoCAD and other engineering associated software programs is advantageous, although additional training on this job can be provided where required. The successful candidate will be a good team player, motivated and will hold a degree in the relevant discipline or hold relevant qualifications.

The successful candidate will produce Mechanical Tender Designs from Client Brief as necessary using computer software suite and Microsoft Word and Excel for this job in the midlands. Attend Site Meetings and Client Meetings as necessary. Undertake Mechanical Site Surveys within the UK for the midlands based company. Prepare and issue Reports, inclusive of Budget Costing, Feasibility Studies etc. Estimate and Budgets, select and services and specify materials/equipment Liasing with Contractors, inspecting works, agreeing variations and final account Represent the company at meetings occasionally, acting as liaison for the office for electrical and lift services.
Also knowledge of Renewable Energy and Low Carbon technologies (achieved or working towards being an accredited Energy Assessor) for this job would be an advantage but is not a necessity.

This mechanical design engineer job in the midlands, will be working alongside other Intermediate and Senior Mechanical Engineers reporting into Associate level.

This mechanical design engineer job for the midlands based office, offers a fantastic opportunity for an intermediate mechanical design engineer to progress within the company. This job also providing a highly competitive package.

If you wish to apply for this mechanical design engineer job please contact kal : 0121 236 6160 or email on:

Location: England
Salary: £18,000 - £25,000 pa Milage,pension,bonus,car Allowance
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adult's Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T16:36+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult’s Hospital Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult’s Hospital Team in Surrey. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £24 Ltd per hour.

Duties Include-

Needs to be able to supervise staff.
Delegate meetings.
Hold an understanding of Delayed Discharge act.
Chair meetings.
Able to conduct rapid assessment.
Understand relevant legislature

Contact
This vacancy is advertised by Christopher Tin, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Crisis Response Service

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T16:09+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Crisis Response Service

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within a Crisis Response Service based in Bury. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £21 Ltd per hour.

This is a multi disciplinary service aimed at helping people avoid hospital admissions or residential admissions. You will be working in a team and will undertake assessments and deploy resources urgently to support people in crisis.

Requirements –
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW), be GSCC registered and be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Bury
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adults Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T16:06+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adults Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Adults Team based in Merseyside. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £18 - £22 per hour.

Duties Include –

Giving information, advice and/ or signposting to other services.
Engaging in a structured discussion with those making initial enquiry of the service and evaluating any information given.
Applying service access criteria to make a judgement on whether a referral is appropriate.
Evaluating urgency of response required to a referral.

Contact –
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Adult's Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T16:03+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Adult’s Hospital Team

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within an Adult’s Hospital Team in Warrington. This is a contract position with an immediate start date. The pay rate for this role is £23 per hour.

Duties Include-

Needs to be able to supervise staff.
Delegate meetings.
Chair meetings.
Able to conduct rapid assessment.

Contact
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position click below to apply now.

Location: Warrington
Salary: £21.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker Older Person's Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T15:57+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Older Person’s Team

We require Qualified Social Workers to work within an Older Peron’s Team based in Warrington. This is a contract position with an immediate start. The pay rate for this role is £23 per hour.

Duties Include -

Managing a large and diverse case load.
Undertaking risk assessments of service users and develop risk management strategies.
Working in partnership with other professionals and agencies to undertake a holistic assessment of vulnerable adults.
To reassess, review and evaluate and monitor care as required.

Requirements -
You must have a relevant Social Work qualification (BA / MA Social Work / DipSW / CCETSW / DipOT)), be GSCC registered or be a Community/District Nurse and be registered with a relevant professional body.

Contact-
This vacancy is advertised by John Rudland, if you are interested in this position please click below and apply now.

Location: Warrington
Salary: £21.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Old Adults Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T15:38+00:00

Eden Brown required a newly qualified social worker for Older People's Team in West London

Suitable candidates MUST have the worked either on placement or before in an older person's team & ideally have Framework i experience

You will be expected to be capable of carrying out reviews & holding your own caseload
You must also be familiar with the FAC criteria

Please can you send your CV today to Becky Dewis at (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West London
Salary: £16.20 - £17.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 7 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T15:09+00:00

Immediate Vacancy via Venn Group
Support Worker
Our esteemed social housing client is looking for an accomplished Support Worker for an immediate start on a full time basis. Based in Devon, this is an outstanding opportunity to work with one of the largest providers of supported housing in the South West.
Key Accountabilities for post:

Dealing with a caseload of homeless clients of varying ages in a hostel based environment
Providing all aspects of tenancy related support
Creating and maintaining detailed support plans
Advising on Housing Benefit and other benefits available to the client group
Monitoring tenancies and providing advice on tenancy and licensing agreements
Signposting to third party agencies to be able to provide additional support
Promoting independent living and assisting with life skill training

Successful candidates will have a demonstrable working knowledge of providing housing related support, including providing benefits advice and producing support plans. Having a current enhanced CRB in the last 12 months is an essential requirement for the role.

To apply for this position, or for any of the other exciting housing roles that Venn Group have available in the South West, please contact either Vic Singh or Sasha Leach on 01392 340 290 or email (email address removed)
If you know someone who may be interested in these positions, let us know. If we are successful in placing them, you will receive high street vouchers to the value of £25.

Location: Devon
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1-2 Weeks

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T14:57+00:00

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a large private fostering organisation, based in their Shrewsbury office.

The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in social work and be able to contribute to the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of foster carers.

Experience of working within a childcare setting, preferably family placement is preferred. Also a good knowledge of fostering regulations and the National Minimum Standards, as well as the ability to develop excellent working relationships with colleagues and carers is essential.

The role is full time, permanent.

This client offer a company car or car allowance and fantastic benefits package.

For further information or to apply, please send your CV to (email address removed) or call Jo on 0121 685 8700

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Shrewsbury
Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 pa Up to £35K Plus Company Car
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

L&D, Learning Disability and Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T14:43+00:00

We have a Learning & Development Specialist vacancy in the following area: Learning Disability and Mental Health; to take the lead in designing and facilitating the delivery of an innovative and comprehensive programme of training opportunities To participate in the development of policy and procedure, constantly reviewing and revising the outcomes for specialist services To support the co-ordination of the design and delivery to both organisation and individual needs, using innovative and collaborative approaches to learning where possible. To work closely with the South Specialist to develop and co-ordinate the delivery of programmes, in a consistent and relevant style, that meet the changing needs of the Company. All applicants should have experience in L&D and/or Learning Disability and Mental Health. An enhanced CRB will be required for this position

Location: North East
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 pa Car, Pension, Phone
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Quality Assurance Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T14:00+00:00

Quality Assurance Manager needed for the North East of England.
To provide leadership and management to the Home Managers, in relation to service standards and compliance. To foster an expectation of high quality and continuous improvement within the Residential Homes.
To ensure that person centred care is embedded in all services and that procedures are followed to monitor outcomes for service users.
To ensure that all residents and patients are safeguarded, that physical environments are well maintained.
To identify gaps or shortfalls in service quality, staff practices and attitudes and ensure thorough investigation and analysis, and instigate appropriate actions
Candidates will have experience of auditing, compliance, meeting high standards and should ideally be a Registered Manager. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced CRB check upon appointment

Location: North East
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 pa Car, Pension
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW - ASC Practitioner Surrey

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T11:04+00:00

ASC Practitioners / Social Workers required for work within the Adult Team in the Surrey area. £17 - £21 ph

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Team based in Surrey. Candidates must have experience of working within the Adult setting.

Responsibilities comprise the following:

Plan, organise and be responsible for case co-ordination and implementation of care & protection plans.
Working with service users and their families/carers in one or more social work spec
Assessment and review of older adults within the community and local care homes, ensuring that adequate care packages are in place and assisting family members in making decisions about the care of their older relatives.

Duties include assessments, liaising with family members, provision of care packages, moving older adults to care homes or providing additional support to enable them to remain in their own home, liaising with other services including health professionals.
A large part of the role will also be liaising with other agencies such as occupational therapists and the voluntary sector.
Completing both continuing health care and mental capacity assessments, implementing care management programmes & safeguarding policy, preparing panel reports for continuing health care and plan/ chair MDT's.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £17.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker Adults Cornwall

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T10:32+00:00

2 x Social Worker required for work within the Older Adults Physical Disabilities Team in the Cornwall area.

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Older Adults & Physical Disabilities Team based in Penzance and Redruth. Candidates must have experience of working within the Adults setting and Physical Disabilities within Social Care and have a good understanding of Safeguarding Adults.

Responsibility comprises the following:

Providing high quality assessments, care plans and reviews which support service users and family/carers to achieve best outcomes.
Ability to work in partnership with Health Practitioners in a multi disciplinary manner when assessing, planning and implementing care packages.
Understanding of relevant legislation, relating to best working practice.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800 or email your CV to: (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £19.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 11 Weeks

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T09:28+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Older Persons Gloucestershire County Council£23.00 PER HOUR

This well established authority is looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker for their Busy Older Persons Team . Successful Candidates will ideally have experience working with adults with physical disabilities and must have knowledge for Self Directed support and Putting People First.:

Main Duties

Taking emergency cases, responding to emergency situations
Carrying out Overview assessments
Carrying out safe guarding adults investigations
Risk Assessments and devising care plans
Making decisions in an emergency situation and assisting clients to move into emergency temporary placements.
Carrying out emergency reviews and adjusting service in accordance to service user’s needs.
Carrying out adults safeguarding investigation and completing report according to the different levels (1-4) of adults safeguarding investigation procedures.
Make referrals to other departments or organisations to ensure the appropriate provision of service to meet the individual needs of service users.
Work a long side the Rapid Response Team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of service.
Devising carers contingency plans,
Setting up respite placements for carers break and carrying out risk assessments of both carers and clients.
Making Referrals to appropriate agencies to ensure service users individual needs are meet.

You must have GSCC registration and an Enhanced CRB to be considered

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format

Successful Candidates will be called with 48 hours

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £23.00 pa Hour
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T09:19+00:00

Qualified Social Worker required for Adults team to conduct reviews.

An experienced worker with excellent assessment and support planning skills and an ability to work within the department's FACS criteria as well as Personalisation.

Required to complete at least 6 reviews per week.

Knowledge of Carefirst system is an advantage.

DipSW or equivalent and GSCC registered
Working knowledge of NHS and Community Care Act

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: South East London
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T09:09+00:00

Qualified social worker required to work on a children and families team within Argyll and Bute.

Generic team will incorporate long/short - term C&F work, assessments, report writing etc etc.

Location: Argyll and Bute
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing