Latest social work jobs from greatsocialcare.co.uk

Service Manager - Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T23:02+00:00

Hours: 18.5 per week, job-share.

Hampshire County Council is one of the UK’s largest authorities where staff at all levels have a strong commitment to integrated services which promote the well being of its children. With a strong drive to deliver on performance you'll manage services across the county.

You'll have experience of managing the delivery of children’s services, along with a proven track record of leading and developing an Adoption Service. We will be impressed by your skills in partnership working, your ability to meet and exceed targets as well as your career ambition and eagerness to develop skills in our fast paced environment.

Due to the current postholder reducing their hours, this opportunity would be suitable for job share candidates.

All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Record Bureau checks along with other relevant employment check.

For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Parkinson, Service Manager Adoption on 07736 792982.

For more information and to apply on-line please click on the link below. Alternatively, to request an application pack please call the Resourcing Centre on 0845 850 0184. Textphone users only can call free on 0808 100 2484.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £50,676 - £57,036 pa Pro Rata
Hours: Part-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 30/03/2010

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T18:01+00:00

Are you looking for an exciting Social Work opportunity in the proximity of Manchester? We require a GSCC Qualified Social Worker to join a Metropolitan Council's intermediate care team.
Duties Include:

Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitating earlier discharge from hospital using dedicated home based and residential based resources
Assessing the need for social work service including the identification of risk, the need for protection and the method of intervention
Liaising and negotiating with other professionals, social services and other resources
Managing an allocated caseload of older people within individual and departmental priorities and authority policies

The successful candidate must have a social work qualification, current GSCC registration and a current driving licence. Experience of working in a combined team of health and social care professionals is essential along with substantive experience of multi-disciplinary working.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £17.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 5 Months Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T17:59+00:00

This Qualified Social Worker job based in Middlesbrough requires someone with a proven track record in a Leaving Care Team / Looked after Children team. Candidates will be working with children aged 16+ carrying out a complex caseload of looked after Children and Care Leavers along with undertaking need assessments.

Hays enable you to top your earnings with £250 for each friend or colleague that you refer.

To be eligible for any of our qualified social worker positions you will have previous experience of working within a similar position, must be highly motivated and have current GSCC registration.

To find out more about this or any other social worker jobs in Middlesbrough or throughout the UK please contact Claire Armstrong on 0191 222 0011 or email your CV to (email address removed)

REF:SWFCH

Hays Social Care will put you forward for the top Children and Families jobs and can offer all qualified social workers access to a wide range of rewarding jobs within Middlesbrough. We have extensive contacts in local authorities in your area, and our positions offer you’re a high level of flexibility along with a competitive pay rate that will increase with experience.

Registration is easy and we will get you into your desired position fast. Our specialist teams and local office network ensure there is always someone available to come and meet you face to face, to listen and understand your aspirations and discuss your availability, skills and experience.

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: Middlesbrough
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T17:49+00:00

This Qualified Social Worker job based in Northumberland requires someone with a proven track record in a Leaving Care Team / Looked after Children team. Candidates will be working with children aged 16+ carrying out a complex caseload of looked after Children and Care Leavers along with undertaking need assessments.

Hays enable you to top your earnings with £250 for each friend or colleague that you refer.

To be eligible for any of our qualified social worker positions you will have previous experience of working within a similar position, must be highly motivated and have current GSCC registration.

To find out more about this or any other social worker jobs in Northumberland or throughout the UK please contact Claire Armstrong on 0191 222 0011 or email your CV to (email address removed)

REF:SWFCH

Hays Social Care will put you forward for the top Children and Families jobs and can offer all qualified social workers access to a wide range of rewarding jobs throughout Northumberland. We have extensive contacts in local authorities in your area, and our positions offer you’re a high level of flexibility along with a competitive pay rate that will increase with experience.

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

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T17:37+00:00

This Qualified Social Worker job based in Durham requires someone with a proven track record in a Leaving Care Team / Looked after Children team. Candidates will be working with children aged 16+ carrying out a complex caseload of looked after Children and Care Leavers along with undertaking need assessments.

Hays Social Care will put you forward for the top Children and Families jobs and can offer all qualified social workers access to a wide range of rewarding jobs within Durham. We have extensive contacts in local authorities in your area, and our positions offer you’re a high level of flexibility along with a competitive pay rate that will increase with experience.

To find out more about this or any other social worker jobs in Durham or throughout the UK please contact Claire Armstrong on 0191 222 0011 or email your CV to (email address removed)

REF:SWFCH

Hays enable you to top your earnings with £250 for each friend or colleague that you refer.

To be eligible for any of our qualified social worker positions you will have previous experience of working within a similar position, must be highly motivated and have current GSCC registration.

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

Suport Youth Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T17:37+00:00

Youth Worker required in Wing, Buckinghamshire, working Thursday evenings from 6.45pm-9.45pm, excellent rate of pay

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated individual to work as a part time youth worker in Wing, Buckinghamshire. You will have a commitment to developing and providing opportunities for young people to participate in positive activities and programmes that contribute to their personal development.

If you have a particular skill to offer why not get in touch and find more about our jobs on offer!Preferably hold a relevant qualification or prepared to complete the BCC and Community training course ‘Principles of Youth work’. You will need to be able to build relationships with young people in order to develop informal education opportunities and to support and encourage.

If you have a particular skill to offer why not get in touch and find more about our jobs on offer!

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Pro Rata
Hours: Part-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Interim Project Manager - Children's Non Statutory Organisat

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T17:11+00:00

Previous management or supervisory experience is essential. Experience of working with Looked After Children, children and families or young people’s services also essential. Any child care, social care or social work qualification is a benefit but not essential.

The role as an Interim Project Manager within a young persons / children’s service in Sussex will involve overseeing and managing contracts with the local authorities, managing the organisation’s budget and developing the delivery of the service for young people. Some of the children referred to the service are LAC (Looked After Children) or CIN (Children In Need). There will be an opportunity to help develop the service by working through a tender process for additional work. The role will also involve some line management work within a small friendly team. This role represents an opportunity to provide helpful and preventative work and make a noticeable difference for a community based project.

The role has excellent rates of pay and would allow you to join an expanding and dynamic organisation. Flexible working hours are also available.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Adam Smith on:

0800 311 2020

01772 555530

(email address removed)

Location: Sussex
Salary: £33,300 - £38,300 pa Pro Rata
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 18/04/2010
Duration: Ongoing

Advanced Social Worker £30/Hour!!!

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T17:11+00:00

A QSW is required to join a child protection team based in Stroud. Experience of working in front line childrens services is essential.

You will need to be GSCC registered and you will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Contact Sarah Leigh @ Randstad Care today on 02920 877523 or email (email address removed)

Earn £30 per hour!

Location: UK Wide
Salary: £30.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Qualified Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T17:05+00:00

A QSW is required to join a duty and assessment team based in Torfaen. Experience of dealing with initial assessments 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 @ Randstad Care today on 02920 877510 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Torfaen
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Level 2 Social Worker - Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T17:04+00:00

A Level 2 Worker is required to join a busy social work team based in Cardiff to work with LAC, CIN and CP.

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 @ Randstad Care today on 02920 877523 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £17.00 - £21.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Newly Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T16:59+00:00

A Newly Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy social work team based in Cardiff to work with LAC, CIN and CP.

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 @ Randstad Care today on 02920 877523 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £15.00 - £19.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Senior Social Worker - Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T16:59+00:00

A SeniorSocial Worker is required to join a busy social work team based in Cardiff to work with LAC, CIN and CP.

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 @ Randstad Care today on 02920 877523 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £21.00 - £26.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Principal Social Worker - Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T16:58+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a busy social work team based in Cardiff to work with LAC, CIN and CP.

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 @ Randstad Care today on 02920 877523 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Social Work Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T16:24+00:00

Social Work Assistants are required for various jobs based in High Wycombe for our client Buckinghamshire County Council. We currently have jobs in the Care & Protection, Referral & Assessment and Family Contact teams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Social Work Assistant Job:

To contribute to client assessments, and to the establishing of a client’s eligibility for assessment as directed by senior staff.
Under supervision, to ascertain a client’s needs in conjunction with the client and/or their carer and to assist in the production of a care plan
To discuss the care plan with the relevant staff to ensure that it can be provided within available budget.
To monitor care being provided to clients to ensure that their needs are continuing to be met.
To provide support to clients and their carers and to notify more senior staff when more complex advice and support is necessary.
To arrange for practical assistance to clients, including the provision of information and transport around Buckinghamshire.
To undertake duties to assist the team
To maintain all necessary records and documentation

To apply for the job of a Social Work Assistant in Buckinghamshire you will require:

NVQ 3 in Childcare or equivalent
An ability to write reports, letters and case summaries.
Experience working directly with children and families. Experience working in Social Services would be particularly desirable
Have good interpersonal skills
IT skills
Ideally have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle

You will be supporting our children and families by coordinating and delivering a range of services to meet their needs. In return, we will support you with all the resources needed to help you meet the demands of a challenging job and develop your career.

Location: Wycombe
Salary: Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy RGN

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T16:08+00:00

My client is a charity founded by actors and run by actors for the profession. It has been funded through the kindness of actors and theatre managers since 1925.

The home is available to people aged over 70 who have worked professionally as actors, from anywhere in the UK. If there is no waiting list of actors, we may be able to help those from other theatrical professions.

My client prides itself on its special atmosphere. They place the greatest value on the dignity and happiness of their residents: the Hall is their home, and they give their residents the greatest say possible in how their daily lives at should be.

Key objective: to assist the manager in all aspects of the operational management of the home.

My client is looking for a experienced and strong RGN to come and work with them as a deputy manager. The successful candidate will help drive the unit forward.

The candidate will take responsibility to manage the home ensuring the highest standard support and care are provided for the residents, that detailed care packages are in place and an effective service is delivered.

To effectively develop good communication links between members of the team and colleagues, and be aware of staffing needs and to train and motivate staff through example and attention detail.

Although my client provides a supporting environment to work, it is essential that the successful candidate is confident in their work and can handle the pressure. this is a hands on role and will require hard work. the most important characteristic regarding this role is to be strong both clinically and personally. the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, able to speak confidently and clearly to people of levels, and have a mature work ethic who shows dedication and enthusiasm in all they do. This is very much a hands on role and you will be required run the unit and coordinate training and development of staff.

Location: Rickmansworth, Herts.
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T16:05+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Children's team in the East Midlands.

Working within the Children's team, this Qualified Social Worker will perform the following duties:

Holding and managing a full caseload, prioritising all work in accordance with the Directorate's Policies and Procedures, standing orders, budgets and all relevant legislation.
Complying at all times with the policy and procedures of the Children and Life Long Learning Directorate in respect of all aspects of work.
Ensuring that all work is completed within the stated timescales in accordance with both national and local policy.
Planning, carrying out and monitoring all activities required for individual children and families to ensure that the five Every Child Matters outcomes are achieved in conjunction with other agencies.
Undertaking regular reviews of individual children's and families situations and to use the outcome to formulate new arrangements and plans in conjunction with service users and other agencies

The appointed candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Report Writing
Direct experience as field work practitioner in childcare setting
Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation & Govt. Guidance
Commitment to Child Centred Practice
Understanding of The Department's responsibilities to children who are looked after and/or on the child protection register

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the East Midlands or in the Children's social work field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to carenorth [at] synergygroup.co.uk

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Nottingham
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Domiciliary Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T15:59+00:00

Our client is looking for a Branch Manager, responsible for approximately 50 members of staff and approximately 150 elderly service users.

Main Purpose of Job

To be registered with CQC as the registered manager of the Branch.
To ensure that the day to day services are operated in accordance with the latest Health & Safety legislation.
To conform to the UKHCA and GSCC code of professional conduct in relation to the operation of our Domiciliary Care Service.
To organise and operate the branch in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures
To ensure that each service user receives care and support appropriate to their individual need.
To ensure that each care worker is correctly recruited, trained and appropriately deployed, and supervised
To implement the requirements of the National Minimum Standards for Domiciliary Care published in accordance with the Care Standards Act 2000.

Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Team Manager - Children in Need

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T15:39+00:00

A Team Manager is required to join a Children's Services team in the North East.

Working within the Children's Services team, this Team Manage 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 North East or in the Children's Services field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to carenorth [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 vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T15:29+00:00

A Local Government body, situated in the South East of London, is searching for a Care Manager to join their Older Persons division.
Duties Include:

Assessing the needs of individuals and their carers
Formulating and implementing care plans as appropriate
Providing counselling and continuing support to users and carers where appropriate
Monitoring, reviewing and evaluating services in order to ensure that they are provided effectively and in accordance with need

The successful candidate will be a car driver and have experience of safeguarding as well as care management for older people. The client will consider qualified candidates in the area of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Nurse.

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

Independent Reviewing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T15:24+00:00

An Independent Reviewing Officer is required to join a Children's Services team in the Greater Manchester area.

The post holder will be responsible for the chairing of reviews of all children looked after, including those receiving short break care, those young people placed out of borough and those young people aged 16-18 who have a Pathway Plan, to ensure that care plans are appropriate, that the actions required to implement the care plan are carried out and that the outcomes are monitored.

The post holder will take responsibility for the appropriate convening, chairing and management of child protection conferences, will chair reviews of child in need cases open to Social Services, will ensure that there is an appropriate plan for each child and will be responsible for the investigation and reporting of Children Act complaints.

The appointed Independent Reviewing Officer will be responsible for the following:

To develop and manage your own resources
To work within multi-disciplinary and multi-organisational teams, networks and systems
To manage, present and share information, records and reports to support decision making
To lead, chair and facilitate meetings
To implement, and monitor compliance with, quality assurance systems

To discuss this role or any other Independent Reviewing Officer jobs in Greater Manchester or in the social work field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to carenorth [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: Bolton
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Nottingham: Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T15:16+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 2 Years UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Assessments
• Child Protection work
• Care Management
• Manage a case load
• Home Visits
• Court Work
• Report Writing
• Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation & Govt. Guidance
• Commitment to Child Centred Practice
• Understanding of The Department’s responsibilities to children who are looked after and/or on the child protection register.
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• Ongoing Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

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

Qualified Social Worker (Adults)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T15:09+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults social work team in the North East.

Working within the Adults social work team, this Qualified Social Worker will perform the following duties:

To manage a workload including service users who are vulnerable and have complex problems and whose circumstances may place their personal liberty or safety at risk.
To undertake supervision of students or other staff within the supervisory and accountability framework established for this post.
To work within the statutory framework within which social services are delivered and to adhere to statutory requirements.
To work within the Directorate guidelines of procedures and practice.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate demands expressed by service users, groups or communities.

The successful candidate will have the ability to carry out assessments, care plans etc and a detailed knowledge of learning disabilities is preferable.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the North East or in the Adults social work field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to carenorth [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: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Targeted Youth Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T15:05+00:00

Looking for a rewarding and challenging role within Youth Justice? A South West London Borough is looking to recruit a Targeted Youth Support Worker (YISP), to join their exciting and dynamic team. This is a full time ongoing temporary position for 3 months to start at short notice.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

Undertaking comprehensive assessments of a caseload of vulnerable young people
Acting as Lead Professional and providing support to young people identified with additional needs and who are deemed to be vulnerable or at risk
Working within schools, youth centre multi agency hubs and with other key partners to identify, as early as possible, young people with additional needs and offer multi agency support
Maintaining young people at home, within mainstream school and supporting them in achieving the Every Child Matters outcomes

The successful candidate will have past experience working within Youth Offending and hold a relevant JNC accredited qualification. A proven ability to undertake comprehensive assessments is essential along with the confidence to act as the lead professional coordinating intervention programmes.

Location: London
Salary: £14.00 - £17.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Staffordshire: Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T14:55+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Assessments
• Child Protection work
• Care Management
• Manage a case load
• Home Visits
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 1/2 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Coventry: Advanced Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Servic

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T14:33+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – ADVANCED QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with at least 3 years post qualification social work experience in a Children and Families Team, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• To provide a social work service to Looked After children and their families when the plan is adoption.
• This includes responsibilities for managing all aspects of the case, including LAC review, preparing court and adoption reports and working alongside other professionals in order to promote adoption planning.
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Coventry
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Rmn/Rgn

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T14:02+00:00

Team Leader RMN/RGN (alcohol and / or drug dependency) job in Cornwall

A fantastic opportunity for someone RMN/RGN who lives in Cornwall or would like to relocate. A charity that provides temporary supported housing for individuals who are actively in recovery from alcohol and / or drug dependency.

Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a safe and effective multi disciplinary approach in relation to the broader treatment team that complies with the high standards of professional practice. As the Team Leader you will conduct comprehensive assessments pre admission and following admission. Deliver comprehensive residential social and health/nursing care relevant to the clients. Assess health/nursing related needs of clients and contribute to the formulation and delivery of client care plans. Deliver high quality and effective residential treatment services to client’s dependant on their needs and through various modalities including individual and group work. Contribute to ensuring an environment that offers respect and dignity to each individual service user.
Effectively plan and deliver care to clients at all stages of their treatment stay including pre-admission, admission and discharge to meet the on-going needs of clients, and liaise and work in partnership with appropriate external agencies as necessary.
Administer controlled and non-controlled drugs/medicines to clients ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Staff Nurse's Needed in Southwest

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T13:52+00:00

Staff Nurses urgently needed in South West

Eclypse recruitment is urgently seeking staff nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD) in the South West for various different Nursing Homes. Candidates need to be experienced, kind, reliable, caring and enthusiastic nurse’s (Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse RGN/ RMN) who would like to join a passionate team of carers. As well as nursing within the home you must be able to work well both individually and as part of a team

We are looking for candidates that are passionate about caring for the elderly and who have experience in dealing with dementia clients and are willing and able to help support the resident’s personal, social, intellectual and emotional needs.

We are looking for nurses in the following locations Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.

If you think you would be a good candidate please contact myself, Carla Jane at Eclypse recruitment for further details on 0161 669 6170 or simply email your CV to (email address removed)

KEY WORDS
RGN/ RMN, Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Registered Mental Health Nurse, Southwest, Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.

Location: South West
Salary: Overtime
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Perm

RGN's Needed in Bristol URGENTLY!

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T13:49+00:00

New job opportunities!!! RGN’s needed in Bristol – URGENTLY!

Eclypse recruitment is seeking, experienced, hardworking, reliable, caring and enthusiastic nurse’s (Registered General Nurse RGN/ Registered Mental Health Nurse RMN) who would like to join a passionate team of carers. As well as nursing within the homes you must be able to work well both individually and as part of a team. These roles offer lots of opportunity for progression and development.

These roles require candidates that are passionate about caring for the elderly. Experience in dealing with dementia clients is preferred and candidates should be willing and able to help support the resident’s personal, social, intellectual and emotional needs.

Both elderly nursing homes are located in beautiful villages not far apart in the city of Bristol. These homes also have good strong teams within that run smoothly in accordance to the company’s policies and procedures.

If you are a registered nurse this is an excellent opportunity to work for a progressive company with room for progression and also a competitive salary, between £11.15- £12.50 dependant upon experience.

If you think you would be a good candidate for these vacancies please contact Carla Jane at Eclypse recruitment for further details on 0161 669 6170 or simply email your CV to (email address removed)

KEY WORDS
RGN/ RMN, Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Registered Mental Health Nurse, YATE, Bristol, South West.

Location: Bristol
Salary: Overtime
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Perm

Community Health Development Worker (18months)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T12:59+00:00

Our client is looking to recruit someone with a good understanding of health care and the experience and confidence to broker relationships with partner organisations. They are an interesting charity who act as a membership body for many small and medium sized organisations, lobbying on their behalf. They aim to promote the right of this group of people through community care, education, culture and arts, youth and sports activities and information provision.

This is an great post bringing together your strong understanding of the sector, with a lot of national travel involved, brokering meetings and facilitating meetings with partner organisations. This is quite a broad role and will also involve developing literature and ad-hoc training for members. It would suit someone who also has good project skills.

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

Peripatetic Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T12:56+00:00

My client is seeking a Peripatetic Manager for their fostering agency.

The role will entail preparing and carrying out training programmes for Qualified Social Workers across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a stable and expanding organisation who offer an excellent benefits package.

The ideal applicant will have experience in Fostering as a Qualified Social Worker.

Driving licence essential.

Please call Hayley Menere on 01702 238 250 for more information or email all applications to (email address removed)

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Senior Care Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T11:24+00:00

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care Practitioner in Thornton Heath Surrey.
The salary for the Senior Care Practitioner will be up to £30,000.

The role of the Senior Care Practitioner will be to assist the manager in the effective management of the Unit/Service and assume delegated responsibilities in ensuring the effective and safe running of the unit when on duty in an autism friendly environment.

Maintain the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional behaviour.
Ensure the service is provided within an equal opportunities framework.
To fully participate in the supervision and appraisal process as required.
Undertaking training as necessary and in line with personal and professional development as agreed with the line manager.
To work a rota system that on occasion will require covering night shifts.
To undertake any other duties at the request of the Service Manager which are supportive of the job role, which may include project work, internal rotation and absence cover.
To lead and support the Health, Safety and Welfare of the environment, colleagues and residents by adhering to the Health and Safety regulations and policies.
Assist the Service Manager to maintain care and support services and the environment to the agreed quality standards, e.g. CQC
Uphold at all times the Confidentiality Code of Conduct specified in the Policy and Procedures file.
Plan and deal with appointments/ meetings as required.

Essential:

Qualifications - NVQ level 3 in Social Care
Minimum of 2 years experience working in a care settings with residents presenting with autism.
Prevention and Management of Violence training or De-escalation training or Working with Challenging behaviour training
A sound understanding of the processes and practices applied to safeguard vulnerable adults

Desirable:
Autism specific qualification(s) including TEACCH training

Experience and involvement in Clinical Governance issues; clinical audit, resident involvement, evidence based practice, use of information about resident experience, outcomes and processes

Skills and Abilities:
Essential:

Ability to ensure the development of appropriate care plans, which are then effectively implemented and reviewed
Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and with a diverse group of people
Knowledge and experience of facilitating supervisions and appraisals
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and qualities
Able to priorities workload and delegate appropriately
Knowledge and experience of using Windows Microsoft Office packages to a proficient level

Personal Qualities:
Essential:

Self motivated
Good organisational and interpersonal skills
Responsive to changing needs of the service
Available to work under pressure
Works the necessary hours to achieve objectives/results

Location: Surrey
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Registered Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T10:50+00:00

My client is based in the Shropshire area and they are looking for a Manager for a mental health unit. Must have a RMN Pin Number. This unit deals with Combat stress with soldiers, and is 30 bedded Any experience within a mental health unit would be needed, i have attached some duties of the post.

? To represent the Treatment Centre at meetings and Combat Stress events where necessary.
? The post-holder will be working in a developing environment and he/she will be expected to take on other appropriate duties for the effective operation of the Society.
? The post holder will need to be visible and will on occasions attend meetings on behalf of the Treatment Centre on other sites.

Location: Shropshire
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 31/03/2010

Calderdale: Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T10:27+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Assessments
• Child Protection work
• Care Management
• Manage a case load
• Home Visits
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Sandwell: Support Worker: Adult Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T10:23+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – SUPPORT WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 12 months UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!
To provide a service for people with a learning disability that promotes independence

To provide support for people within a community setting
To provide services that maximise independence and utilises community resources

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• To provide a service for people with learning disabilities that promotes independence
• To provide support for people within a community setting
• To provide a service that maximises independence in the community
• Good written and verbal skills
• Flexible approach
• Able to prioritise work and work to deadlines under pressure
• Able to work as a team
• Home visits
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: West Midlands
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Youth Offending Service (YOS/YOT) Officer Surrey

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T10:20+00:00

Our client is looking for a qualified GSCC registered Social Worker with experience working within the Youth Offending Service (YOS) to work with youths in the criminal justice system in Surrey. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals and groups in order to motivate and change offending behavior, experience of case management of young people under Court Orders and a thorough knowledge of the Children Act 1989. Previous experience within a YOT/YOS is essential.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of a caseload to assess and intervene with the identified children and young people (aged 8-17 years) and undertake the full range of offender assessment and management tasks with young offenders to reduce the risk of re-offending. To achieve this you will work alongside other agencies such as Housing, Substance Miss-use Services and the Police to and engage with the young offender to promote change and address the risk factors affecting the individual.

The option for flexible working hours may also be available.

Please contact Stuart Quinn on 0800 3112020 or email me at (email address removed) to discuss this role further.

Location: Surrey
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 5 Months +ongoing

Sandwell: Qualified Social Worker: Adult Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T10:17+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Assessments
• Care Management
• To recruit, train and support Adult Placement carers working for the Adult Placement scheme. To be responsible for dealing with referrals to the service and matching of individuals with carers. To continue the development of the service. To be responsible for day to day organisational issues under the auspices of the Adult Placement manager
• Adult Placement
• Undertake Risk Assessments
• Some out of hours work
• Home Visits
• Understand benefits
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

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

Stockport: Advanced Qualified Social Worker: Adult Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T10:11+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – ADVANCED QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver. Post is based on an Intermediate Care Team. This is a combined team of health and social care professionals and substantial experience of multi-disciplinary working is required

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 2 Years UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Assessments
• Care Management
• Review Care Packages
• Adult Placement
• Liaise with multi professionals
• Home Visits
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 5 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Stockport
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T10:10+00:00

A Deputy Service Manager is required to join a Children's Services team in South Yorkshire.

Working within the Children's Services team, this Deputy Service Manager will perform the following duties:

To deputise for the Service Manager, Community and School Social Work Service.
To support Neighbourhoods, Communities and Children's Services in the development of effective multi-agency Integrated Children's Services.
To support the Delivering a Winning Council agenda, focusing upon the delivery of services at a Neighbourhood level.
Promote and sustain a positive, enabling culture that motivates staff and rewards good performance.
Ensure staff at all levels are effectively performance managed and developed.

To discuss this role or any other Deputy Service Manager jobs in South Yorkshire or in the Children's Services field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to carenorth [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: Doncaster
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T10:06+00:00

Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their children and families duty team. You must have a recognised social work qualification e.g. DipSW, CCETSW, Degree or Masters in Social Work. You will be responsible for undertaking referrals/assessments of child protection cases.

All applicants must be registered with the SSSC and will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff

For further information on this or similar roles please contact Richard Cunningham on 0141 221 9110 or email (email address removed)

Location: Scottish Borders
Salary: £18.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T10:05+00:00

Job Description: Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Adults with physical Disabilities Team.

Working within this Team, the Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities;

Provide a responsive person-centred social work service within a multi-disciplinary team.
Developing care plans and managing caseloads.
Monitoring and reviewing packages of support and maintaining up to date files.
Use appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and departmental requirements

Essential Skills / Qualifications:
All applicants must have a relevant qualification in Social Work e.g. DipSW, CCETSW, Degree or Masters in Social work. All applicants must also be SSSC registered and will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff

For further information please contact Richard Cunningham on 0141 221 9110 or email (email address removed)

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £18.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Doncaster: Deputy Team Manager: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:59+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – DEPUTY TEAM MANAGER - LAC!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 5 months UK Post Qualifying Children’s Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• To deputise for the Service Manager, Community and School Social Work Service
• To support Neighbourhoods, Communities and Children's Services in the development of effective multi-agency Integrated Children's Services
• To support the Delivering a Winning Council agenda, focusing upon the delivery of services at a Neighbourhood level
• To deputise for the Service Manager, Community and School Social Work Service
• To lead and manage the Community and School Social Work Service, developing existing teams to deliver an integrated service.
• To develop the service further, in partnership with colleagues from other agencies, in accordance with the Change for Children Agenda.
• To provide line management support to Team Managers within the service.
• To manage performance in the Community and School Social Work Service, ensuring the delivery of high quality child focused services.
• To contribute, as a senior manager, to effective service delivery, building systems to ensure that services are delivered in partnership with children, young people and their parents/carers.
• To ensure that all statutory functions in relation to Community and School Social Work Services are delivered
• To ensure that systems, processes, policies and procedures are in place and are adhered to, to enable statutory requirements to be met.
• To take a proactive approach to budget management
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• Minimum 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Doncaster
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:57+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults social work team in Greater Manchester.

Working within the Adults social work team, this Qualified Social Worker will perform the following duties:

Working in an intermediate Care team.
Creating Care plans.
Working for hospital discharge.
Assessments and reassessments as well as multi-disciplinary working.
The duties may range from providing general support to promoting independence and integration, to assisting in the arrangements for supervision and protection.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in Greater Manchester or in the adults social work field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to carenorth [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: Stockport
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Senior Practitioner - Children in Need Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:52+00:00

CALLING ALL QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKERS WITH CIN EXPERIENCE!
START 2010 WITH A NEW CHALLENGE TEMPORARY SOCIAL WORK JOBS IN EAST LONDON

Our clients in East London are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their busy child protection teams. Applicants must have a proven track record in CIN/Child Protection to be considered for these roles. Excellent pay rate of £35 per hour.

The ideal candidates will have experience with Child Protection frontline including completing Initial Assessments and Core Assessments, Writing and reporting for Child Protection conferences,
Completing Section 47 investigations. Previous experience of supervising new starters will also be needed.

To be considered you must have previously worked within a Local Authority children and families/child protection team and have a proven track record with up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

In return, not only will you receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for Hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

To apply for these Qualified Social Work jobs please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format to (email address removed)

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

Deputy Team Manager - Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:52+00:00

DEPUTY TEAM MANAGER– CHILD PROTECTION TEAM – LAMBETH – PAY £33 PER HOUR
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in SOUTH LONDON

Our client in Vauxhall has requested a temporary Assistant Team Manager to work in their Child Protection Team. Candidates must show a proven track record in Children and Families Team and be able to work to a Senior Level.

As directed by the Senior Team Manager to contribute to the management of the workload of the Team in line with statutory requirements, eligibility threshold and department policies and objectives.

To undertake negotiations with budget holders and other agencies to secure appropriate funding to meet children's assessed needs. Attend, organise and chair meetings as appropriate and as requested, within the department and with other agencies.

To offer specialist consultation/advice on complex cases and circumstances within the Children’s Care Management and Assessment Teams.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job, whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Social Worker Qualified - Practise Consultant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:52+00:00

PRACTISE CONSULTANT – REFERRAL ASSESSMENT, HOUNSLOW £37 LTD

Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in HOUNSLOW

This well established team in the humble town of Hounslow is looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Deputy Team Managerto join their Referral and Asssessment team on a temporary basis.

Responsible for your own caseload, you will focus on providing complex assessments of children & families at risk of harm. You will be responsible for initial & core assessments, making referrals, court work and heavy Multi-Disciplinary working.

To be considered you must have previously worked within a Local Authority Children & Families/Child Protection team or private setting and have a proven track record with up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

Location: South East
Salary: Supportive Team, Fast Career Progression
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3months

Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:50+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – ADULTS HOSPITAL TEAM – SOUTH LONDON – PAY £22 PER HOUR
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in SOUTH LONDON

Our prestigious client in Thornton Heath is currently on the looking for Qualified Social Workers with Adults Hospital experience to join their busy team.

You will be delivering exceptional social care to adult service users and their carers within a defined budget, enabling them to take their own decisions. Furthermore you will be providing assessments, care planning, care management and social work services to all users in either a community or hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will also pose strong understanding of the health and social care issues and needs faced by vulnerable adults.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job, whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Qualified Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:49+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN TEAM – NORTH LONDON – £31.50 PER HOUR

Our client in Ponders End is currently on the look out for Qualified Senior Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Team. Successful candidates must have a proven track record within Children and Family setting and experience with Looked After Children.

The main duties will include carrying a caseload of childcare cases of children in care and /or statutory orders, to work with case in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Children’s Services strategy and the principles of the Children Act. Manage caseloads effectively an effectively.

To prepare reports for courts or other purposes are required. Knowledge of all current legislation is a must for this role. To supervise newly recruited Qualified Social Workers will also be part of the duties.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Gangs Project Worker - YOT Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:49+00:00

GANGS PROJECT WORKER – YOT TEAM –SOUTH LONDON – £20 PER HOUR
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in South London

This South London council are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Gangs Project Worker to join their YOT team on a temporary basis.

For this job you will need to work as part of a multi-agency team providing an integrated approach in the delivery of services to achieve the principal aim of the Youth Offending Team.

To work within a team whose purpose is to reduce gang-related offending and anti-social behaviour and offering advisory support to council.

To undertake direct work with young people and their families in an individual or group work context to address agreed identified areas of difficulty. Conducting assessments for the provisions of services to young people involved in, or at risk of group offending and/or serious youth crime.

To provide training and development services to fellow professionals that builds capability and capacity in tackling youth crime and group offending

To be considered you must have previously worked within a Local Authority adoption team or private setting and have a proven track record with up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:49+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – CHILD PROTECTION TEAM – BASILDON – £25

Our client in Basildon is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their busy but very friendly Child Protection team. Applicants must have a proven track record in Child Protection to be considered for this Qualified Social Work job.

This Qualified Social Work job will involve Child Protection frontline including completing Initial Assessments & Core Assessments. Writing reporting for Child Protection conferences. Completing Section 47 investigations, etc.

This Qualified Social Work Job will be full time for a minimum of 3 months and the client is offering an excellent rate of pay.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job you must have GSCC Registration, References covering a 5 year period, Experience in Child Protection

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counseling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker - AMBER Project

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:46+00:00

EXPERIENCED SOCIAL WORKER, INITIAL ASSESSMENT, BECTON, LONDON – PAY £29 LTD
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in East London

This established team in the Becton area are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their Initial Assessment 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 or young people involved, aimed at meeting their needs and ultimately improving their lives.

Responsible for your own caseload, you will focus on providing complex assessments of children at risk of harm. You will carry out initial assessments, make referrals, be part of the duty rota and produce detailed reports to present to panel.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker - Referral and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:38+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Referral and Assessment team in the South West.

Working within the Referral and Assessment team, this Qualified Social Worker must have experience in the following areas:

Must have Child protection experience
Must have R & A experience
Experience of Court proceedings
Section 7 reports
Section 47 investigations
Handling Complex cases

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in the South West or in the Referral and Assessment field please contact Jo Bennett at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9322 or email your CV to jo.bennett [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: Swindon
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qulaified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:27+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – CHILDREN AND FAMILIES – CENTRAL LONDON – PAY £22.50 PER HOUR
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in Central London

This Central London council are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their adoption team on a temporary basis.

For this job you’ll need to combine your professional experience, knowledge and skills to deliver a coordinated package of support. Focusing on the children or young people involved, your support should be aimed at meeting their needs and ultimately improving their lives.

Responsible for your own caseload, you will focus on providing complex assessments of special guardians . You will also be acting as a family finder for children in need of adopters and long term fostering.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

To be considered for this position you would have experience in the following:
successfully worked within a Local Authority Children and Families Team or private setting
have high levels of experience and up-to-date knowledge on current legislation
GSCC registration,
Valid enhanced CRB
References covering the last 5 years are all also required.

Location: City of London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months Plus

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-18T09:17+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – ADOPTION TEAM – NORTH LONDON – PAY £28 PER HOUR

This North London council are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their adoption team on a temporary basis.

Responsible for your own caseload, you will focus on providing complex assessments of special guardians and adopters. You will also be acting as a family finder for children in need of adopters and long term fostering.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0207 630 4403 or send your CV in MS Word format to (email address removed)

To be considered you must have successfully worked within a Local Authority adoption team or private setting, have high levels of experience and up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

Location: London
Salary: Training, Counselling Service, Refferal Scheme
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Youth Offending Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T19:00+00:00

Looking for a rewarding and challenging role within Youth Justice?

A South London Borough is looking for professionally qualified Youth Offending Officer, to join their exciting and dynamic team. This is a full time ongoing temporary position.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

Managing a caseload and delivering intensive one-to-one and group work interventions with young people at risk of offending and anti-social behaviour
Forming risk assessments relating to risk factors associated with offending young people and translating these into integrated support plans
Delivering interventions appropriate to the risk factors identified
Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Safeguarding the health and safety of all persons and premises under your responsibility

The successful candidate will have past experience working within Youth Offending and hold a relevant JNC accredited qualification.

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

Qualified Care Manager (Social Worker)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T18:30+00:00

A highly regarded council in South West London is looking for a temporary Care Manager to join their Health and Social Care Team. This position is full time, totalling 36 hours per week, for three months ongoing.

This is a superb opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to work with older people with physical and mental health needs. The role will include managing a caseload of allocated service users and carers, undertaking assessments, planning and implementing care packages, conducting reviews, and providing ongoing support to people with complex needs or where risks are high. Other duties include working on the teams' duty desk and liaising closely with other professionals.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within a statutory social work/care management environment with adults and/or older people. The applicant should have knowledge of the care management process, and knowledge of legislation relevant to working with adults and older people. The successful candidate will also have the ability to undertake needs assessments, identify risk and negotiate care packages, and understand the and preferably experience of Safeguarding Adults and Continuing Care.

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

URGENT Interim Advocacy Services Manager Merseyside

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T17:44+00:00

Hello, my name is Mark from Service Care Solutions. I have a vacancy for an urgent Interim Advocacy Services Manager position in Merseyside for adults with mental health issues. My clients are looking for candidates with an NVQ4, although NVQ3 would be considered. Candidates with an understanding of diversity, knowledge of health and safety, previous experience of advocacy and good communication skills would be desirable. On a day-to-day basis, you will be leading and managing a team of advocates, conducting team meetings, managing a caseload, implementing quality standards, and be responsible for financial procedures. If you would be interested in this full-time position, then please call Mark on 01772 555530.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £12.00 - £13.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T17:36+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – Care & Protection
Salary: Up to £38,975
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Qualified Social Workers are required for jobs based in Aylesbury, for our client Buckinghamshire County Council. Based in the Care & Protection team, you will enjoy a challenging but diverse caseload, flexibility and autonomy, working in an open, empowering and supportive culture.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Social Worker Job:

Following referral, to establish the service user’s eligibility for assessment and determine the level of assessment required.
To undertake assessments in conjunction with the service user, their parents or carers and other agencies.
Liaise appropriately with Legal Services and represent the Service in court as required.
To promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the Children Act 1989 criteria, and taking account of other relevant legislation.
To monitor the care being provided to ensure that the needs are continuing to be met and to undertake reviews of the needs and service.
To provide ongoing support and advice to service users and parents or carers.

To apply for the job of a Qualified Social Worker in Care & Protection in Buckinghamshire you will required:

Qualification in Social Work (eg: DipSW)
GSCC Registration
Extensive knowledge of the legislative and theoretical framework
Have good interpersonal skills
IT skills
Ideally have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle

Location: Aylesbury
Salary: Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Health and Safety Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T17:29+00:00

Temp Health and Safety Manager to be based from Manchester

My client is a Not for profit Charity and they are looking for a Health and Safety Manager on a temporary basis for a minimum of 3 months. They offer services to the public sector / local authorities in Social Care. They are looking for a Health and Safety manager to develop and implement H&S policies and procedures and continuously improve operational effectiveness in H&S disciplines. The successful candidate will have a scope varying from catering, building, employment opportunities and volunteers.
Ideally you will have

Enhanced CRB within 12mths of issue
Public sector / Charity background
Grad / CMIOSH
Experience in implementing management systems and compliance

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: Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Social Work Team Manager- Children in Need Teams

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T17:27+00:00

Team Managers - Children in Need Teams
Up to £38,042 pa, 37 hpw, Full Time, Permanent

Durham County Council has personally instructed Randstad Care to assist them in locating several Children in Need Team Managers.
These posts require unique individuals who posses proven management skills either through currently managing a team, or assisting at a senior level.
You will have the desire to enhance and move forward a service whilst ensuring you are inline with statute, regulation national standards, policy and procedure.
This is an exciting opportunity that offers the selected candidates the prospect to work for an authority that resides in a historical and beautiful part of Britain. Durham is well known for its architecture, schools & universities, sport & culture and is an official area of outstanding beauty.
Benefits offered by our client will include; relocation package if required, certified training in management, strong management support and supervision.

Applicants must have a professional social work qualification (DipSW, CSS or CQSW) and GSCC Registration.

For further information and the opportunity for orientation in Durham please contact Marie or Garry at Randstad Care on 0191 2331381 or email (email address removed)

Location: Durham
Salary: £35,430 - £38,042 pa Upto 38,042 + Benifits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Case Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T17:24+00:00

We are currently recruiting a Case Manager for our client who provides services to adults and young people with acquired brain injury

You will have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise from a busy caseload, meet deadlines and manage your own diary effectively.

You must have a professional qualification within Health and Social.

For more information please call Garry on 0191 233 1381 or alternatively email a copy of your CV to (email address removed) and you will be contacted

Location: North East
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Case Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T17:24+00:00

We are currently recruiting a Case Manager for our client who provides services to adults and young people with acquired brain injury

You will have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise from a busy caseload, meet deadlines and manage your own diary effectively.

You must have a professional qualification within Health and Social.

For more information please call Garry on 0191 233 1381 or alternatively email a copy of your CV to (email address removed) and you will be contacted

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Supervising Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T16:33+00:00

A private fostering agency in Milton Keynes is offering full-time employment to interested Qualified Social Workers who are registered with the GSCC. This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to get into Fostering or equally a Newly Qualified Social Worker seeking work with a nurturing and supportive organisation.

The main areas of responsibility will be:

Carry out negotiations between the organisation and placing authorities with respect to the placement of children.
Ensure that all agreements relating to the placement are completed and adhered to.
Co-ordinate any action necessary to deal with any difficulties which arise.
Supervise the work of foster carers on behalf of the Agency.
Participate in the recruitment, assessment, training and reviewing of foster carers.
Attend Fostering Panels to present Form Fs and annual reviews on behalf of the Agency.
Provide on-going support to carers post-placement.
Undertake annual reviews of foster carers.

This is a person centred working environment where caseloads are small. There are also many benefits added to the salary which employees enjoy. These include two weeks off every Christmas, car allowance, mobile phone allowance, mileage allowance, car insurance, private pension and health care insurance. Also, after a qualifying 6 month probation period you can take an interest free car loan out through the company.

Lehman Ambrose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.\n\nLehman Ambrose Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency/Recruitment Buisiness in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Pension, Healthcare, Car+mileage Allowance
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Opportunities for Qualified Social Workers in South Wales

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T16:32+00:00

Qualified Social Worker jobs in South Wales

Hurry, £250 Welcome Bonus offer expires this Sunday 21st March. Call Michelle Williams on 0117 9297891 now to register.

Temporary
£20 to £25 per hour

Hays Social Care is the UK’s largest Specialist Recruitment Agency for Qualified Social Workers. Therefore we have a variety of job vacancies for you to choose from.

YOU MUST BE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER WITH GSCC REGISTRATION TO REGISTER FOR THESE QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER JOBS.

Register today and find out further information about the jobs we have available throughout Cardiff and South Wales, including:

Children and Young People’s Services
Social Workers needed for Referral and Assessment Team
Child Protection Social Workers
Frontline Children and Families Social Workers
Children with Disabilities Team requires an experienced Social Worker
Fostering Social Workers

As well as job vacancies working in Adult Services, Adult Learning Disabilities Teams and working with Older Adults.

In return, not only will you receive all the support you need to perform in your job, but whilst working for Hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
£250 welcome bonus
A £250 referral bonus each time you refer a friend/colleague to us
Free counselling service for temporary workers.

If you are interested in any of these jobs or would like to find out further information about these roles please contact Michelle Williams on 0117 9297891 or email your CV to (email address removed)

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

Supervising Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T16:31+00:00

A private fostering agency in Milton Keynes is offering part-time employment to interested Qualified Social Workers who are registered with the GSCC. This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to get into Fostering or equally a Newly Qualified Social Worker seeking work with a nurturing and supportive organisation.

The main areas of responsibility will be:

Carry out negotiations between the organisation and placing authorities with respect to the placement of children.
Ensure that all agreements relating to the placement are completed and adhered to.
Co-ordinate any action necessary to deal with any difficulties which arise.
Supervise the work of foster carers on behalf of the Agency.
Participate in the recruitment, assessment, training and reviewing of foster carers.
Attend Fostering Panels to present Form Fs and annual reviews on behalf of the Agency.
Provide on-going support to carers post-placement.
Undertake annual reviews of foster carers.

This role is for 20 hours per week which you can work flexibly. This is a person centred working environment where caseloads are small. There are also many benefits added to the salary which employees enjoy. These include two weeks off every Christmas, car allowance, mobile phone allowance, mileage allowance, car insurance, private pension and health care insurance. Also, after a qualifying 6 month probation period you can take an interest free car loan out through the company.

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Car+phone Allowance/Pension/Health Care
Hours: Part-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Support Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T16:09+00:00

Housing Support Manager for job in East Lancashire
Our client is a housing association in Lancashire. They are looking for a Home Support Team Leader to manage a team of 10 staff and to ensure the effective delivery and development of support services to older customers living within their Neighbourhoods.

You will manage and lead the work of the team on a day to day basis to ensure high quality service delivery, continuously improving services and high levels of customer satisfaction and to support the Older Persons Manager in the effective delivery of services to older people.
Key Responsibilities:

1 To line manage a team of staff to deliver quality housing and support services to older customers.

2 To co-ordinate all housing and support work and ensure that support plans are in place for all tenants in accordance with performance monitoring criteria.

3 To proactively manage the team, respond to queries, identify service improvement opportunities and provide advice and assistance to the team in order to resolve problems.

4 To line manage, support and supervise the team in accordance with our approach to talent management by ensuring staff are positively led through forums such as team meetings, one to one supervision and appraisal sessions.

5 To identify, develop and deliver training and coaching for the team in conjunction with the Older Peoples Service Manager, including induction of new staff.

6 To play a leading role in identifying opportunities for service development and improvement, including developing business cases or evidence files to confirm why change is needed and what benefits it will bring.

7 To develop and maintain an awareness of the current operating climate, changing legislation and good practice, including the Quality Assessment Framework, in order to ensure that the service meets the agreed targets and to prepare new policies and procedures for approval by Customer Groups, Senior Management and/or our Board.

8 To manage change, such as new service requirements and developing a team that has a reputation and track record for being positive, proactive, motivated and characterized by high levels of performance and achievement.

9 To develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of procedures and working practices and equipment and be actively involved in the development and implementation of these.

10 To adopt and promote a proactive approach to service delivery – ensuring regular monitoring and assessment of customer needs and a flexible and adaptable approach to meeting them.

11 To establish and maintain effective working relationships with identified external agencies, working with them to ensure and improve the delivery of services to our customers.

12 To ensure day to day staffing and customer issues are resolved, deploying staff appropriately to cover planned and unforeseen absences.

13 To present ideas and reports to customers (including recognised groups) and to ensure that customers are actively involved in Older Peoples Service development and improvement (Older Peoples Forum etc) and to use customer involvement and customer feedback to drive forward service improvement.

14 To help set annual budgets and to work with the Older Persons Manager to ensure that good budget management is achieved during each financial year.

15 To participate in the recruitment, disciplinary and grievance procedures of staff as necessary.

16 To ensure that services are delivered to a consistently high and constantly improving standard within the Supporting People Framework and that of other monitoring bodies.

17 To monitor and complete management information as required, including Key Performance Indicator information and Supporting People quarterly returns.

18 To provide cover in the absence of the Older Peoples Service Manager.

Working with and understanding the needs of vulnerable people/elderly people
Management Experience
Preparing and implementing policy
Monitor and manage performance management

Location: Lancashire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

QSW

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T16:06+00:00

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service

Terms & conditions apply

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0207 630 4403 or send your CV in MS Word format to (email address removed)

To be considered you must have successfully worked within a Local Authority setting, have high levels of experience and up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

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

Bury: Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T15:31+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Assessments
• Child Protection work
• Provide advice
• Home Visits
• Liaise with a number of professionals
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 6 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Bury
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Lincolnshire: Community Care Officer: Adult Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T15:27+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – COMMUNITY CARE OFFICER – LEVEL 1!

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 12 months UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• This post will be working with a service-user age group of 65 and above and there is likely to be involvement with people who may have mental health issues such as dementia.
• To work as directed by the Practice Manager or designated Practice Supervisor in providing a range of services to support, monitor and review the needs of vulnerable adults.
• Hold and manage a case load of service users with less complex needs which will include the identification of service users needs and the provision of information and advice.
• 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 maximise the outcomes for service users.
• To provide a range of equipment, arrange minor adaptation work and to teach alternative techniques to overcome the effects of disability on independent living where appropriate.
• Represent the Directorate at multi-agency meetings. Share written / verbal information to both internal and external parties in line with Directorate policies and procedures and legal requirements.
• Assessment of user needs including any non social care requirements such as health care or housing to enable planning, design and recording care packages in agreement with service users, carers and other agencies within available
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

North Lincolnshire: Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Servi

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T14:20+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of three years children's service and Adoption experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Assessments
• Child Protection work
• Adoption procedures
• Manage a case load
• Home Visits
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

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

West Midlands Charity: Qualified Social Worker: Adult Servic

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T14:15+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 2-3 years UK Social Work experience and British Sign Language experience you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Carry our assessments on service users with sensory disabilities
• Experience of British Sign Language is essential
• Review Care Packages
• Must be able to hit the ground running
• Undertake Risk Assessments
• Some out of hours work
• Home Visits
• Understand benefits
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

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

Manchester: Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T14:08+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Experience of advocacy experience essential
• The Children's Rights Officer/ IV Coordinator will be required to flexible in their hours of work and work outside the above stated hours when necessary so that visits with prospective volunteers with young people can be completed and their will be an expectation for evening training to be facilitated for volunteers
• The focus of the suitable candidate's work will be recruiting volunteers to visit and befriend looked after children in care
• This will involve the recruitment and training of volunteers and ongoing support and supervision to them
• Knowledge of IT systems and be able to update databases as and when necessary.
• Excellent knowledge of issues which affect looked after children and have an understanding of children's rights
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues
• The suitable candidate will be able to deliver presentations to a wide audience
• Previous experience of supporting volunteers would be an advantage.
• Assessments
• Child Protection work
• Care Management
• Manage a case load
• Home Visits
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

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

Manchester: YOS Support Officer: Youth Offending Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T14:03+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – YOS SUPPORT OFFICER!

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 12 months UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Experience of working with young people at risk of offending
• Ability to manage case load of young people
• Experience of YOS work
• Experience of completing assessments
• Experience of working in multi agency environment
• Experience of managing risk of harm to others and vulnerability.
• Undertake comprehensive Risk Assessments
• Prepare Anti-Social Behaviour Order applications and cases
• Deliver and case manage Acceptable Behaviour Contracts
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

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

Manchester: Youth Offending Officer: Youth Offending

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T13:56+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – YOT INTERVENTION OFFICER!

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 12 months UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• The successful candidate may be required to cover another area team which means the occasional late evenings these will be from Monday to Thursday (Restricted to 2 night's - Mon/Tue, Wythenshawe - Tue/Wed, Longsight - Wed/Thu, Crumpsall). This will be confirmed at interview
• Undertake comprehensive Risk Assessments
• Prepare Anti-Social Behaviour Order applications and cases
• Deliver and case manage Acceptable Behaviour Contracts
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

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

Manchester: Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T13:49+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Part Time (2 days per week, ideally Thursday and Friday) the team manager will be flexible on other days
• Experience of children in need, children at risk and looked after children to improve their life chances
• Assessments
• Manage a case load
• Home Visits
• Court Work
• 14-18 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• Full job description available upon request
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Manchester
Salary: PAYE
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Care Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T13:44+00:00

Reed Social Care has exciting opportunities for Care Assistants with at least 6 months experience to work on a shift basis through out East Sussex.

This is a position to suit all, covering a range of services, so if your looking for flexible working to suit you and have experience working within Care call us today!

We can offer you -

Competitive rates of pay

Guaranteed offers of work

A Reed training fund

Holiday pay

and much much more!

Location: East Sussex
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 31/03/2010

Qualified Social Worker, Protect Vulnerable Children

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T13:28+00:00

Child Protection Social Worker
Improve the lives of children

North Somerset
Initial 3-month contract
£20 to £26 per hour plus Hays benefits

Time is running out to take advantage of our £250 welcome bonus, call now to register with Hays and claim this reward before it expires.

Child protection is a crucial element of social work and as such our client is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced social worker to join its team in North Somerset.

This is a highly regarded team offering a supportive, busy and challenging environment.

Working as a locum social worker offers an excellent rate of pay and flexibility without the hassle of job hunting.

Essential Criteria:

Valid social work qualification and GSCC registration
Experience of child protection cases

Hays can offer all Qualified Social Workers access to a wide range of rewarding permanent, locum and interim jobs throughout the South West.

The benefits of working for Hays Social Care include:

Free compliance service
28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
£250 welcome bonus
£250 referral reward each time you refer a friend/colleague to us
Free counselling service for temporary workers
Eligibility to win our 'Temp of the Month' award
Hays covers the cost of CRB renewal

To apply for this job vacancy or to find out information about similar roles please contact Michelle Williams on 0117 9297891 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker, Long-Term Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T13:28+00:00

Ongoing Locum Social Worker
Provide excellent care

Merthyr Tydfil
Initial 3-month contract
£20 to £25 per hour PLUS HAYS BENEFITS

Time is running out to take advantage of our £250 welcome bonus, call now to register with Hays and claim this reward before it expires.

Our client is looking for an efficient and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join its LONG-TERM CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TEAM in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales on an ongoing basis.

As a Qualified Social Worker you will fulfil a Key Worker role, working with other agencies and professionals to SAFEGUARD CHILDREN whose names are included on the Merthyr CHILD PROTECTION REGISTER.

Essential Criteria:

Valid social work qualification and registration on the Care Council for Wales
Experience of working with children and families

The benefits of working for Hays Social Care as a locum Social Worker include:

Free compliance service
Support and advice to perform in your job
£250 welcome bonus
£250 referral reward each time you refer a colleague to us
Free access to a professional counselling service
Eligibility to win ‘The Temp of the Month’ award
Free CRB renewal

To apply for this job vacancy or to find out information about similar roles please contact Michelle Williams on 0117 9297891 or email your CV to (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker, Assessment Team, Glos

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T13:28+00:00

Qualified Social Worker job
Children and Families

Full-time, 3-month post
Gloucestershire
£30 per hour PLUS HAYS BENEFITS

Time is running out to take advantage of our £250 welcome bonus, call now to register with Hays and claim this reward before it expires.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and experienced social worker to join a Children and Families Team in Gloucestershire.
You will work in a challenging and supportive environment; undertaking assessments and possible section 47 investigations.
This is a flexible and excellent paid locum job with possible extension for the right person.

Essential Criteria:

Valid social work qualification and GSCC registration
Experience of working in a childcare setting

The benefits of working for Hays Social Care include:

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
£250 welcome bonus
£250 referral reward every time you refer a colleague
Free counselling service
Free CRB renewal

To apply for this job vacancy or to find out information about similar roles please contact Michelle Williams on 0117 9297891 or email your CV to (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families Job

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T13:28+00:00

Children and Families Social Worker

3 to 5 month job
Taunton, Somerset
Up to £22 per hour plus Hays benefits

We have a fantastic opportunities for experienced Social Workers to join a national charity working with children, young people and their families in Taunton, Somerset.
As a Qualified Social Worker, you will work on a one-to-one or group basis to identify needs, implement interventions and achieve positive outcomes.
This hands-on job will allow you to improve the lives of families and ultimately the wider community.

Hays Social Care has started working with this prestigious client and has ongoing roles available.

Essential Criteria:

Valid social work qualification and GSCC registration
Experience of working with children/young people and families
Knowledge of relevant legislation

The benefits of working through Hays Social Care include:

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
£250 welcome bonus
£250 referral bonus each time you refer a friend/colleague to us
Free counselling service for temporary workers
Free CRB renewal

To apply for this job vacancy or to find out information about similar roles please contact Michelle Williams on 0117 9297891 or email your CV to (email address removed)

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

Registered Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T13:19+00:00

REGISTERED MANAGER

Wrexham

Full Time

We can offer a salary of around £23500-36000 and a generous benefits package including health cover, gym membership, contributory pension and 25 days holiday

We are looking for two registered managers in the Wrexham area who have experience in dealing with challenging behaviours and child protection issues.

Both services are small and support children aged 11-18 yrs

Ideally you will have around 5 years experience of working within a Residential Child Care setting and 2 years working at a senior managerial level

You must have a Recognised Social Work Qualification i.e.

DipSW, CSS, CQSW, NVQ Level 4

Ideally you will also have a Recognised Management Qualification i.e. MBA, DBA, DMS, NVQ Level 4, ILM Certificate in Management.

NVQ Level 4 Managers in Residential Child Care

It would also be helpful if you are Registered with the Care Council for Wales or the English equivalent

If you are looking for an opportunity to manage a service within an organisation that will encourage your professional development then please apply immediately

For more information please contact Peter Benefer on 0845 039 0139 and email your cv to:(email address removed)

RS Social Care

RS Social Care are part of the HCL group of companies and is currently the largest Healthcare Recruitment Consultancy in the UK

HCL RS Social Care has over 10 years experience in finding positions for Qualified Nurses, Social Care Managers, Senior Managers, and Qualified Social Workers on a National basis.

We specialise in recruiting permanent and interim positions within the Private Health Care Sector, work in partnership with Local Authorities and have excellent relationships with all our clients.

We pride ourselves on providing a high quality service to our clients and candidates.

Looking for a new job?

We have consultants who specialise in recruiting qualified nurses, social care managers and Qualified Social workers all of which have a good level of market knowledge.
Your consultant will take time to understand your experience and the type of role you are looking for, advising and supporting you along the way to finding you the perfect position.
Your consultant will ensure that you are fully briefed about a position before sending your details through to a client.
Our service is completely free and confidential to all candidates.
We work with leading clients in the health and social care sector which means we have the best possible opportunities for you.
We value you as a candidate and offer a £250 referral fee, should you recommend a friend or colleague to use our service.

Recruiting? / Looking for a candidate?

RS Social Care are market leaders and offer a one stop shop service for all your social care recruitment requirements.
We pride ourselves on high quality, excellent customer service and endeavour to meet your expectations.
We offer a consultative service to all our clients and pride ourselves on our excellent working relationships.
We operate on a national and regional basis within private sector organisations and local authorities.
Our candidates are sourced through referrals, reputation, and market knowledge.

Location: Wrexham
Salary: £23,500 - £26,000 pa +generous Benefits Package Including Health Cover
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 31/03/2010

Hospital Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T12:08+00:00

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding Social Care role?

A renowned North West London Council is looking for a qualified and experienced hospital discharge Social Worker, to join their dynamic multi-disciplinary team. This will be a full time temporary position, providing a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience.

Core duties will include the discharge of patients from hospital, liaising with multi-disciplinary professionals, service users and families, forming assessments, working on the team's duty desk, along with planning and implementing care packages.

The successful social worker will have experience of working with older persons in a hospital setting, with sound safeguarding practice experience. They will also have knowledge of the discharge process, rehabilitation, mental capacity decisions and DOLS.

It is essential that the candidate is GSCC registers and holds a current CRB.

If this position is of interest to you please send your CV to the details below.

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

Approved Social Worker, Community Mental Health Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T11:46+00:00

Looking to join an exciting Community Mental Health Team?

A well regarded North West London Borough Council is looking for an approved social worker to join their hospital based Community Mental Health Team. This is a full time temporary position comprising of 36 hours per week.

The successful social worker will hold a caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental health problems. Key duties include assessment of need, assessment and management of risk, care-planning, service delivery and reviewing. The post holder will also undertake assessments of new referrals to the CMHT and participate in the integrated Duty System.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Social work and the interventions used to meet the needs of people with serious mental health problems. They must also be confident in working in a multi-disciplinary setting.

It is essential that applicants hold a recognised social work qualification.

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

Deputy Team Managers - West London

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T11:19+00:00

The Synergy Group are currently recruiting for Deputy Team Manager vacancies for a West London Council in their Referral and Assessment Team. Applications from those currently working in Senior Practitioner positions and looking to progress their career are most welcome. The borough offers an excellent salary of £39,102 - £40,857 per annum, minimum 24 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), contributory pension scheme and exceptional health and lifestyle benefits package.

The roles are within the council's Referral and Assessment Teams: Delivering effective social care starts with exceptional leadership. It's about driving services forward, ensuring that your people have all the support they need and being able to see the bigger picture. Working closely with the Team Manager, you'll support the day-to-day management of a team of social workers, as well as play an active part in strategic planning and budget management. We'll also look to you to provide senior level case supervision and co-ordinate meetings with a number of partner agencies and professionals. The net result will be that children and families in the borough benefit from the best possible safeguarding and protection.

A proven children and families social care background is essential, along with exceptional assessment skills. You’ll also be able to demonstrate genuine leadership potential and have the confidence required to make the next step up. This will be matched with a passion for maintaining and delivering the highest standards of social care.

For a full job description and further information, please contact Rachel Davis at (email address removed) or call +44 207 556 9385.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Young People, Bridgend

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T11:08+00:00

Qualified Social Worker
Provide care for Children and Young People

Full time, 3-month post
£20 to £25 per hour PLUS HAYS BENEFITS

Time is running out to take advantage of our £250 welcome bonus, call now to register with Hays and claim this reward before it expires.

We have opportunities for Qualified Social Workers to work within a Family and Safeguarding Support Team in Bridgend on a locum basis.

You will make a vital difference to the lives of children and families who require ongoing support.

As a Qualified Social Worker, you will assess the needs of vulnerable children and recommend corrective action, ensuring children are safeguarded and that, whenever possible they remain with their families and support is offered.

You will help provide a range of support packages to children and their families and review these on a regular basis.

Essential criteria:

Valid social work qualification and registration with the Care Council for Wales
Experience of working with young people/children

The benefits of working for Hays Social Care include:

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
£250 welcome bonus
A £250 referral reward every time you refer a colleague
Free counselling service
Eligibility to win our 'Temp of the Month' award
Hays will cover the cost of CRB renewal

To apply for this job vacancy or to find out information about similar roles please contact Michelle Williams on 0117 9297891 or email your CV to (email address removed)

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

Registered Home Manager - New Service

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T10:25+00:00

Organisation Description

An established company supporting adults with Learning disabilities by helping clients achieve their full potential whatever their level of ability.

They are currently developing a brand new home with full en-suite facilities with an aim to exceed the requirements set out in the Care Standards Act 2000 both in terms of accommodation and community access and participation.

Job Description

The position of Registered Home Manager is to be responsible for all aspects of the operational management of the home and to develop new initiatives in care practices and overall delivery of a quality service.

Adhere to company policy and best practice laid out in the Care Packages
Ensure that ’Person Centred Planning’ is delivered
Adherence to all requirements and regulations laid out under the Care Standards Act 2001 and all other relevant legislation
Develop community links
Dealing with budgets and finance for the individual home
Incident reporting
Management of staff from recruitment and selection and maintenance of good working practice
Management of residents from developing and maintaining care plans, continuity of care is upheld to facilitating annual holidays
Recognition of spiritual and cultural needs of individuals
General Management of the Home

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have:

NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care / RMA
Previous experience with Learning disabilities / epilepsy in a residential setting
Proven competencies working as a Registered Manager
Experience in setting up a new service (Desirable)

Location: Redhill
Salary: £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 17/04/2010

Supported Living Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T10:18+00:00

Reed has an exciting opportunity based in the centre of Brighton.

If you have experience working within a large service with people with learning disabilities, are NVQ 4 qualified and are able to demonstrate business and management skills this could be the position for you.

Part of your role will be to plan and develop services to ensure that they meet both the group and the individual needs of those receiving the service, through an effective person centred approach, individual support plans, risk management and key working.
You will be manager to nearly 27 staff, both office and bank staff and liaising with social services, families and people with learning disabilities.

Interviews for this role will be being held Thursday 25th March so if you feel this position would suit you apply today!

If you feel this role suits you please apply today and a Reed Consultant will be contact with you very soon.

Location: Brighton
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 04/04/2010
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 23/03/2010

Supported Housing Assistant (Women's Refuge)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T10:18+00:00

Supported Housing Assistant (Womens Refuge) required by North London based Housing Association
My client is a community based Housing Association working across Boroughs in North London. They are a highly innovative and successful housing association, who are investing in high quality housing, support and services that are affordable or accessible to those in housing need. They currently require an experienced Housing Assistant to join their existing team.

You will be required to work alongside the Team leader to ensure the smooth running of the office and to provide administrative support to the Team Leader and the team.

KEY TASKS
To provide an effective and on-going liaison between your team and other areas and departments of the Association.
To maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information and data relating to tenants and staff of the Association in accordance with the latest Data Protection Act.
To operate the Association’s Race Equality and Diversity policy in all relevant aspects of the post.
To be committed to and adhere to the Association’s Customer Care Service standards.
To be committed to and adhere to the Association’s Value for Money Strategy.
To comply with all current and future Health & Safety requirements.
To perform other duties reasonably required of you.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Administration:

To provide a reception service to all customers and visitors of the service in person and on the telephone.
To establish and maintain effective administrative systems for recording and storing information within the office.
To be responsible for the storing and archiving of information
To be responsible for compliance with Data Protection legislation.
To attend team meetings and other meetings and to record accurate minutes of these meetings.
To maintain up to date and accurate central filing systems for organisational policies and procedures.
To ensure that there is adequate supply of stationery and general office supplies.
To ensure that there are adequate kitchen supplies available for staff use.
To keep an up to date inventory of all company stock held at the service.
To process incoming post and to manage outgoing post.

Contracts and Insurance:
To ensure that all contracts with the service are held at a local level.
To ensure that all contracts are managed effectively.
To ensure that insurance certificates are valid, kept secure and / or displayed as appropriate.

Health & Safety, Repairs and Estate Contracts:
To act as the Health and Safety appointed person for the service.
To carry out periodic risk assessments to the building and associated reviews.
To act as the Appointed Fire Marshall for the service.
To act as the Appointed First Aider for the service and to carry out all duties in association with this role.
To carry out health and safety checks to the communal areas and resident’s rooms in accordance with policy and procedure.
To liaise with individual key-workers to discuss findings of the periodic room check.
To ensure that the office and hostel environment is safe and secure for all clients, staff and visitors.
To raise orders of disrepair and manage reactive maintenance issues in line with company policy and procedure.
To be mindful of the planned maintenance programme and provide liaison support to the property services team.
To attend to contractors whilst at the service.
To liaise with Performance Officer regarding estate contracts at the project.
To maintain an effective management system for the distribution and recall of master and individual keys to the office and hostel.

IT and Communications:
To take the lead role in the co-ordination and supply of all issues relating to IT and communication equipment.
To provide advice and guidance to other members of the team.

Purchase Orders, Deliveries, Invoices, Cheque Requisitions, Income and Banking:
To take the lead in all matters pertaining to purchase orders.
To cross reference delivery notes against goods received.
To prepare and submit invoices under the direction of the Team Leader.
To process invoices received in line with financial procedures.
To prepare cheque requisitions in line with financial procedures.
To keep a full audit trail of all purchases, deliveries, invoices sent and received and cheque requisitions.
To manage and process all cash generated income, such as ineligible service charge payments in accordance with financial procedures (where applicable).
To bank all monies received in accordance with financial procedures.

Referral and Admittance Systems:
To maintain an up to date and accurate data base regarding lettings, applicants and referrals to the service.
To ensure a plentiful supply of information packs for new clients.

A full driving license and own transport is essential to this role
You will be subject to a CRB for this post
BECAUSE THIS ROLE IS WORKING IN A WOMENS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM FEMALES CAN BE CONSIDERED

Salary
£18,917 to £22,606

Annual Leave:
20 days per annum, rising by one additional day for each full year worked up to a maximum of 25 days.

Pensions:
The Association’s retirement and death benefit scheme is a money purchase scheme with Scottish Equitable. It is contracted into SERPS, and the Association contributes 9% of salary. Employees’ contributions are normally 6%. Alternatively an equivalent percentage can be paid into a personal pension plan.

The Association operates a life insurance policy.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £19000 - £22500
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Deputy Team Manager - Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T09:53+00:00

An experienced Deputy Team Manager is required to join a Children and Families team in North London.

The appointed Deputy Team Manager will have the following skills, experience and abilities:

At least one year's managerial experience (which will include direct supervisory experience) in either residential or day unit environment
Evidence of ability to direct and co-ordinate the work of other team members
An ability to manage a complex work load
Evidence of an ability to manage the personal psychological impact of working with this specific population of disturbed children
An ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team, and a complex multi-agency network, and to be clear about the Deputy Manager's role.
Understanding of staff dynamics, and the impact of working with disturbed young people on staff and network.
Direct experience of working with young people and their families in multi racial and multi cultural setting
An ability to understand and promote equal opportunity policies in all aspects of the Unit's life.

To discuss this role or any other Deputy Team Manager jobs in North London or in the Children and Families field please contact Jo Bennett at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9322 or email your CV to jo.bennett [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: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

QSW

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T09:50+00:00

SENIOR TEAM MANAGER – WEST LONDON
£45 PER HOUR

MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN 2010 Social Work TEAM MANAGER Job IN WEST LONDON.

A west London council is looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced senior team manager to run their children in need team on a temporary basis.

You will need to combine your experience, knowledge and people skills to manage and support a high energy team of children’s social workers. You will be responsible for ensuring everyone on your team is motivated and focused on meeting the needs and improving the lives of the children involved.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0207 630 4403 or send your CV in MS Word format to (email address removed)

To be considered for this social work team manager job in west London, you must have:

Prior management experience within children’s services
Responsible for your own budget
GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last five years

Location: London
Salary: Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Health and Safety Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T09:33+00:00

Temp Health and Safety Manager to be based from Manchester

Public sector / Charity background
Grad / CMIOSH
Experience at a strategic level

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months Plus

Qualified Social Worker - Family Group Conferencing

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T09:26+00:00

Essex County Council are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker for their Family Group Conferencing team.

The appointed Qualified Social Worker will be required to fulfil the following duties:

To provide high quality social work service to the FGC Service.
To be aware of and to implement good practice, an anti-oppressive approach, and to work in partnership with children and families as far as is possible, treating all consumers with respect and dignity.
To assist Independent Co-ordinators in their role and provide supervision as required to Co-ordinators and Practice Guidance to referring Practitioners.
To develop methods of communicating directly with children and young people and to assist Independent Co-ordinators in the developing skills to promote children and young people's wishes and feelings in the FGC process.
To bring about changes in attitudes towards victims of crime and to help people to work towards and deal with change. This may involve the use of personal and professional skills in counselling and exploring feelings on a basic or more advanced level as required.
To assist the Service Manager in managing the Team as required i.e. Chairing meetings, the supervision of staff in the Team, to deputise for the Service Manager when necessary.
To be committed to the development of the FGC Service and evaluation. As part of this, to actively seek on-going training.
To maintain an up-to-date record of activity on case files, produce reports, attend Court, and give verbal presentations as required. To participate in case discussion, pre-sentence report preparation (information-giving).
To be able to liaise confidently with people in and outside of the Organisation to promote the FGC Services.
To offer advice and information about services available within and outside the Directorate and act as an Advocate for consumers where necessary.
To monitor shortfalls in the service and un-met needs, and provide information about these to Managers. To be aware of events and developments in relation to Family Group Conferencing as they affect children and their families and the Social Services Department and to seek training and development opportunities to improve knowledge and expertise.
To be flexible in working hours. FGC's occur in the evenings and at weekends.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

DipSW, CWSQ or equivalent professional Social Work Qualification.
Evidence of post-qualifying training.
A working knowledge of Child Protection procedures, good practice especially in relation to children with disabilities and their families.
Detailed and in-depth understanding of the Children Act 1989 and knowledge of the law relating to children and families, in particular to looked after children and Child Protection Procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of theoretical models of child development, family dynamics and risk situations in analysing information.
Knowledge and understanding of FGC principles that underpin the model. Knowledge of role of Independent Co-ordinator.
Knowledge of FGC process in relation to Child Protection Procedures.
Knowledge of Family Group Conference Service.
Knowledge and understanding of disability issues from a psychological and sociological perspective.
Knowledge and theory/issues relating to grief and loss in relation to parents and disabled children.
Knowledge of networking in relation to services available for children with disabilities and other children.
Knowledge of alternative means of communicating, i.e. BSl, Makaton, Bliss.
Ability to advocate on behalf of children and families.
Full driving licence or access to a driver for work purposes.
Ability to offer supervision, support and consultation on cases, to other staff.

It is essential that you are able to drive and have a full driving licence or have access to a car and driver. If you are interested in this children's post, please contact Jo-Elle at Synergy on 0207 556 1780 or apply online.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Braintree
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Independent Reviewing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-17T09:12+00:00

An Independent Reviewing Officer is required to join a Children Looked After team in South East London.

Working within the Children Looked After team, this Independent Reviewing Officer will perform the following duties:

Chairing looked after children reviews and other relevant meetings such as Missing from care reviews.
Recording in ICS within timescales.
Recording, escalating and following up any issues of delay or concern in the department's practice relating to the child's permanence plan and agreed outcomes.

The appointed Reviewing Officer will have the following skills and experience:

Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience of chairing LAC reviews
Some management experience in statutory sector
Good organisational skills and ability to work independently
Social work qualification and minimum 5 years experience post qualifying

To discuss this role or any other Independent Reviewing Officer jobs in South East London or in the Children Looked After 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: South East London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Children & Families (Long Term Tea

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T21:48+00:00

THE ROLE Qualified Social Worker - Children & Families, Long-Term Team
Full Time (3 - 6 Month Contract) with option to apply for a permanent role at a later stage

Location:

THE COMPANY

Our client located in a beautiful part of Scotland is looking for an experienced and qualified children and families social worker to undertake the following: -

To receive referrals

To undertake initial assessment of the referrals received

To undertake statutory functions in relation to child protection referrals and registrations

To undertake statutory function in relation to young people who are looked after

To participate in the duty rota for Children & Families referrals

To build positive, co-operative working relationships with practice team staff and to engage effectively with outside agencies.

To participate in care plan reviews, planning meetings and case conferences as required.

To contribute to Practice Team meetings and staff development sessions.

To maintain case records in accordance with agency expectations.

To participate in supervision which will be offered on a regular basis.

To become familiar with the local authorities policies and procedures

To promote equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.

To undertake any other appropriate duties as determined by the Social Work Director or his nominee.

EXPERIENCE

You must have at least 1 years UK post qualifying experience within a children and families social work context and have a proven ability in carrying out initial assessments, IERs and social background reports.

A relevant qualification in Social Work e.g. Dip SW, CCETSW, Degree or Masters in Social Work.

The successful applicant must have current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council or General Social Care Council and be willing to apply for dual registration with the SSSC, and possess a recent Disclosure Scotland Enhanced certificate (this can be applied for through our agency).

Applicants must be available for a quick start and must have their own transport due to the rural locations required to be covered with this position.

**AWARD WINNING RECRUITMENT***

Winner: Large Recruitment Agency of the Year 2007
Winner: Permanent Recruitment Consultant of the Year 2007
Winner: Recruitment Manager of the Year 2007
Runner Up: Best Practice of the Year 2007 (IT Division)

ABOUT FIRST PEOPLE SOLUTIONS GROUP

Established in 1998, First People Solutions is one of the UKs fastest growing independent recruitment and HR services organisations, and one of the largest in Scotland.

Our vision is to be a recognised outstanding People-focused business that provides solutions to the recruitment and HR needs of People-focused organisations in the UK.

With our vast number of clients we have outstanding opportunities for candidates. Our teams of highly experienced consultants are on hand to guide you through every stage of the recruitment process and offer invaluable advice and knowledge in your dedicated market sector.

First People Solutions Group operates as a Recruitment Agency in providing permanent job-seeking services and as a Recruitment Business in providing temporary and contract job-seeking services.

Glasgow (HQ) * London * Edinburgh * Surrey * Manchester *

FIRST PEOPLE SOLUTIONS GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Location: Scottish Borders
Salary: Travel Expenses
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Various Positions Available

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T21:46+00:00

First People Care Solutions are currently looking to recruit a number of Qualified Social Workers for both temporary and permanent opportunities throughout Scotland.

Established in 2007 and part of the award winning FPSG group, First People Care Solutions has quickly become one of the leading Social Work recruitment agencies serving some of the foremost Local Authorities and Charitable organisations throughout Scotland. Run by social care professionals, we are able to offer some of the best social work opportunities on the market in addition to offering advice, guidance, and professional support to all of our contractors working in the social care sector in addition to those seeking permanent opportunities.

We currently have vacancies within the following social work disciplines: -

Community Care/Older Persons/Rapid Response
Youth Justice
Criminal Justice
Children and Families
Homelessness and Housing
Children affected with Disabilities

Candidates interested in applying for qualified social work positions through our agency should possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work, CQSW, CCETSW or other professional social work qualification and must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council or General Social Care Council.
Applicants should also have a clear, up to date enhanced Disclosure Scotland certificate or be willing to undertake one through our agency.

Qualified Social Workers can expect to earn between £16 and £22 per hour for Main grade Social Work positions on a contract basis, whilst senior Social Work candidates can expect to earn between £22 and £30 an hour dependent on experience and positions available.

**AWARD WINNING RECRUITMENT***

Large Recruitment Agency of the Year 2009

Recruitment Manager of the Year 2009

Recruitment Consultant of the Year (temp) 2009

Recruitment Consultancy of the Year 2008
Temp Agency of the Year 2008
Commercial / Generalist Agency of the Year 2008
Recruitment Manager of the Year 2008
Large Recruitment Agency of the Year 2007
Permanent Recruitment Consultant of the Year 2007
Recruitment Manager of the Year 2007
Recruitment Consultancy of the Year 2007

FPSG (First People Solutions Group) is an award winning recruitment and HR consultancy offering businesses and candidates total solutions for their recruitment requirements.

We specialise in a wide variety of industries from professional services to IT, public sector to health & social care and engineering & technical markets to aviation - and for all levels, from front desk to board level. FPSG is one of the UK’s fastest growing companies, listed in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100, and is proud to be IIP and ISO accredited.

FPSG operates as a recruitment agency in providing permanent job-seeking services and as a recruitment business in providing temporary and contract job-seeking services.

Glasgow (HQ) * London * Edinburgh * Wallington * Manchester * Leeds * Bristol *

FPSG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Travel Expenses + Assistance with Relocation
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Supervising Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T18:31+00:00

Our client is one of the country's leading providers of fostering and residential care to vulnerable children and young people and they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supervising Social Worker to work in Manchester.

This role involves the assessment and supervision of foster parents within the locality, undertaking assessments and reviews and ensuring that the foster parents have the training, knowledge and support to care for the placed child.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of working within a fostering or adoption team and there are excellent chances of career progression.

Candidates must hold a GSCC registration and a DipSW or equivalent qualification.

The salary for the post is £28,000 - £30,050 depending on experience.

To apply forward a CV online or call Jay on 0151 708 1150.

Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000 - £30,050 pa Depending on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T18:06+00:00

Randstad Care are currently recruiting for a leading local authority in the Birmingham area. Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker, (DipSW or CQSW essential), to work as part of their Long-Term Children and Families team.

Some post-qualification experience of childrens services is essential, and prior experience of long-term child protection work is preferred.
The main duties will include:
Managing a caseload of families requiring long-term support from social services
Preparing reports, including some for court
Conducting assessments and making recommendations as to the best course of action for the children on your caseload

The position is initially for a 3 month period with a possibility of being extended after this time.

Randstad Care are the leading specialist social care recruitment agency in the UK, partnering with Randstad Care can offer you:

Competitive rates of pay
Continuity of work
A dedicated consultant who can offer ongoing career development and advice
Training
Temporary, permanent, full-time & part-time positions to suit

To discuss how we can assist your career development with this opportunity or others we have available, please contact Will Berryman on 0121 212 2292.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £19.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Qualified Social Worker - Hospital

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T18:04+00:00

HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER - CHILDREN'S – NORTH LONDON - £25 PER HOUR

Our client, a busy North London Hospital, is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to work in their Children's Department

This Qualified Social Work job will involve:

dealing with referrals in a hospital
Low caseloads
Teams of 3
dealing with a diverse range of cases (pre-birth and children etc)
providing complex assessments to service users with health problems
child protection arising out of the Councils duties and powers under legislation
You should have some knowledge of the legislative framework appropriate to work with children and carers

This Qualified Social Work Job is an intense role, in a very busy and dedicated team, and is therefore paying an EXCELLENT RATE OF PAY, you will also have the option to undertake FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS, have access to EXCELLENT SUPPORT from management and access to FREE PARKING facilities.

To apply you MUST have:

GSCC registration
References covering the past 5 years
Proven Children's experience

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for Hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Sat Mander on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format to sat.mander(at)hays.com

Location: North London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Senior Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T18:03+00:00

SENIOR PRACTITIONER - CHILDREN'S – NORTH LONDON - £28-30 PER HOUR

Our client, a busy Children’s Team in North London is seeking a Senior Practitioner to work in their Children's Department.

This Senior Practitioner job will require you:

to combine your professional experience, knowledge and skills to deliver a coordinated package of support that is focused around the children or young people involved, aimed at meeting their needs and ultimately improving their lives
to be responsible for your own caseload
to focus on providing complex assessments of children at risk of harm
to carry out initial & core assessments, risk assessments, make referrals and formulate and review packages of care
manage a team of 2, reporting to a Team Manager

This Senior Practitioner Job is an intense role, in a very busy and dedicated team, and is therefore paying an EXCELLENT RATE OF PAY, you will also have the option to undertake FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS, have access to EXCELLENT SUPPORT from management and access to FREE PARKING facilities.

To apply you MUST have:

GSCC registration
References covering the past 5 years
Proven adults/disabilities experience

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Sat Mander on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format to sat.mander(at)hays.com

Location: North London
Salary: HAYS BENEFITS
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Support Worker - Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T18:00+00:00

Our client is looking to recruit a support worker based in the North East on a 3 months contract working within an adults setting.

The purpose of the role is to provide personal care, emotional and physical support to service users with disabilities. Successful candidates are required to develop relationships with service users, provide information and be involved with care plans and attend meeting and training sessions as required.

Successful candidates must be CRB police checked within the last 12 months.

This role would be ideal for newly qualified social workers who have experience whilst on placement working with adults and those looking for part time hours.

If you would like further information on the role please contact RIG Social Care on 01423 790115 or email (email address removed) or alternatively apply via the website

Location: North East
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph Depending Upon Experience
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Snr Practitioner Childrens & Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T17:57+00:00

Children and Families Team

Randstad Care are currently recruiting for a leading local authority in the Birmingham area. Our client is looking for a Senior Practitioner, (DipSW or CQSW essential), to work as part of their Children and Families team in a private setting.

3 years post-qualification child protection experience is essential, and prior
The main duties will include:
Undertaking in depth assessments including core and initial assessments within the children and families division.
Preparing reports, set up care packages, manage a caseload, complete home assessments.
Supervise a small team of up to 8 members of staff.
Take part in service meetings.
Deliver training needs to staff and look to offer the best for all the children in the service.

The position is initially for a 3-5 month period with a possibility of being extended after this time.

To discuss how we can assist your career development with this opportunity or others we have available, please contact William Berryman on 0121 212 2292.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Senior Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T17:52+00:00

Senior Social Worker

A leading local authority is immediately looking for Senior Qualified Social Worker with post qualification experience with Children In Need Team.

The purpose of the job is to carry a caseload of child care cases, which include child protection, initiating court proceedings, children in care and family support.

The ideal candidate is someone who has the following skills and attributes:
Excellent rapport building,
Excellent listener,
Excellent at verbal communication,
Organisation skills,
Time management,
Team player,
Report writing,
Sound understanding and working knowledge of current children social services legislation,
IT skills,
Empathetic and relish the opportunity to continue working with children and families.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, GSCC registered with current CRB check.

Contact William Berryman on 0121 212 2292 or forward your CV to learn more about this opportunity.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T17:33+00:00

Qualified Social Workers: Children & Families – Assessment Team – Bradford

Hays Social Care is currently seeking to recruit a full time Qualified Social Worker to work in the assessment and support team in Bradford. You will be dealing with all referrals for children in need and in need of protection within the West Yorkshire area. You will manage caseloads and work with children, young people and families. Other responsibilities and duties include assessments, child protection processes, court work and family support. We are looking for Qualified Social Workers with GSCC registration and have experience in working within children and families sector including a working knowledge of children’s legislation and are able to be committed and adaptable.

• Excellent training & development
• Private health scheme
• Flexible working
• Annual leave of 22-27 days
• Local Government pension scheme
• Support with childcare
• Transport subsidies

If you have the necessary skills and qualifications and would like to apply for this position then please call Sam Atkinson on 0113 244 2540 or e-mail (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T17:17+00:00

Qualified Social Workers: Children & Families – Assessment Team – Nottingham

Hays Social Care is currently seeking to recruit a full time Qualified Social Worker to work in the assessment and support team in Nottingham. You will be dealing with all referrals for children in need and in need of protection within the Nottingham area. You will manage caseloads and work with children, young people and families. Other responsibilities and duties include assessments, child protection processes, court work and family support. We are looking for Qualified Social Workers with GSCC registration and have experience in working within children and families sector including a working knowledge of children’s legislation and are able to be committed and adaptable.

If you have the necessary skills and qualifications and would like to apply for this position then please call Sam Atkinson on 0113 244 2540 or e-mail (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T17:17+00:00

Qualified Social Workers: Children & Families – Assessment Team – South Yorkshire

Hays Social Care is currently seeking to recruit a full time Qualified Social Worker to work in the assessment and support team in South Yorkshire. You will be dealing with all referrals for children in need and in need of protection within the South Yorkshire region. You will manage caseloads and work with children, young people and families. Other responsibilities and duties include assessments, child protection processes, court work and family support. We are looking for Qualified Social Workers with GSCC registration and have experience in working within children and families sector including a working knowledge of children’s legislation and are able to be committed and adaptable.

If you have the necessary skills and qualifications and would like to apply for this position then please call Sam Atkinson on 0113 244 2540 or e-mail (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T17:17+00:00

Qualified Social Workers: Children & Families – Assessment Team – Derby

Hays Social Care is currently seeking to recruit a full time Qualified Social Worker to work in the assessment and support team in Derby. You will be dealing with all referrals for children in need and in need of protection within the Derby area. You will manage caseloads and work with children, young people and families. Other responsibilities and duties include assessments, child protection processes, court work and family support. We are looking for Qualified Social Workers with GSCC registration and have experience in working within children and families sector including a working knowledge of children’s legislation and are able to be committed and adaptable.

If you have the necessary skills and qualifications and would like to apply for this position then please call Sam Atkinson on 0113 244 2540 or e-mail (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T17:17+00:00

Qualified Social Workers: Children & Families – Assessment Team – Leeds

Hays Social Care is currently seeking to recruit a full time Qualified Social Worker to work in the assessment and support team in Leeds. You will be dealing with all referrals for children in need and in need of protection within the West Yorkshire area. You will manage caseloads and work with children, young people and families. Other responsibilities and duties include assessments, child protection processes, court work and family support. We are looking for Qualified Social Workers with GSCC registration and have experience in working within children and families sector including a working knowledge of children’s legislation and are able to be committed and adaptable.

If you have the necessary skills and qualifications and would like to apply for this position then please call Sam Atkinson on 0113 244 2540 or e-mail (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T17:17+00:00

Qualified Social Workers: Children & Families – Assessment Team – North Yorkshire

Hays Social Care is currently seeking to recruit a full time Qualified Social Worker to work in the assessment and support team in North Yorkshire. You will be dealing with all referrals for children in need and in need of protection within the North Yorkshire area. You will manage caseloads and work with children, young people and families. Other responsibilities and duties include assessments, child protection processes, court work and family support. We are looking for Qualified Social Workers with GSCC registration and have experience in working within children and families sector including a working knowledge of children’s legislation and are able to be committed and adaptable.

If you have the necessary skills and qualifications and would like to apply for this position then please call Sam Atkinson on 0113 244 2540 or e-mail (email address removed)

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Workers X2

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T16:29+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – LONDON – PAY £25 PER HOUR

Start 2010 with a new challenge
Temporary Social Work Job

This London council are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their team on a temporary basis.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0207 630 4403 or send your CV in MS Word format to (email address removed)

For this job you’ll need to combine your professional experience, knowledge and skills to deliver a coordinated package of support.

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

Fostering Manager Essex

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T16:24+00:00

A fantastic position has opened up in a Childrens non statutory organisation based in the Essex area.

If you are a GSCC registered Social Worker with 2 years experience at manager level and previous experience in fostering and with a sound knowledge of current legislation that includes regulations, guidance and standards and its impact upon fostering services then this could be the position for you.

The role as a Fostering Manager in Essex would involve recruiting, assessing, supervising, training and supporting foster carers in their placements. Beyond this the successful applicant would be generally responsible for managing fostering resources in an allocated area, and helping to develop the business.

This position has an excellent salary and a comprehensive benefits package and would allow you to work as part of a growing and supportive team, and be at the forefront of the day-to-day running of an expanding childrens fostering service.

For more information on this desirable role please contact Adam Smith on: -

0800 311 2020

01772 555530

(email address removed)

Location: Essex
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 pa Plus Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 04/04/2010
Duration: Ongoing

RGN Deputy Manager, Gloucester

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T15:54+00:00

RGN Deputy manager needed for a Nursing Home in Gloucestershire
Excellent base salary + Excellent Opportunity!

My Client in the South West is currently looking to recruit an experienced RGN who has previous elderly nursing home experience. We require Regiostered Nurses for an elderly nursing home based in Gloucestershire.

For this role as it is a Nursing Home we are looking for a RGN who is a qualified nurse. You will be required to do the following:-

Give medication
Write care plans
Have a genuine care and commitment to nursing the elderly

My client is looking for a dedicated professional, who wants to work hands on in a nursing home in Gloucestershire

If you are a talented RGN in Gloucestershire and are looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge of working in a new build nursing home – then apply today to Carla at Eclypse Recruitment

Keywords: Registered Nurse, Deputy manager, RGN, Gloucestershire, RGN, RMN, Nurses, Staff Nurse, Ward Nurse, South West

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: OVERTIME
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: PERM

Refuge Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T15:16+00:00

Reed Social Care is looking for a full time Refuge Support Worker to work with and support women who have been subject to domestic violence.

Successful candidates will have experience of providing emotional and practical support to women in a social housing environment, and demonstrate that they can provide encouragement for women to take control of their lives and help them set realistic goals. The role will be mainly based in Eastbourne but you will be required to travel to various homes in and around East Sussex so candidates must hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

If you feel you have relevant experience to undertake this role then please contact us today.

Location: Eastbourne
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 23/03/2010

QSW - CAMHS Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T15:04+00:00

SENIOR QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – WEST LONDON
£27.12 PER HOUR
MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN 2010 - SENIOR SOCIAL WORK IN WEST LONDON
A west London council is looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced senior social worker to work in their CAMHS team on a temporary basis.

You will need to combine your experience, knowledge and people skills to work in a fast paced team.

Not only will you will receive all the support you need, while working for Hays you’ll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

£250 reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our ‘ Temp of the Month’ award
Access to a £250 welcome bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a professional counselling service
Terms & conditions apply

To apply for this job, send your CV in MS Word format to (email address removed)
To find out more about this and other temporary social work jobs in north London, please contact the Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0207 630 4403.

To be considered for this social work job in west London, you must have:

Prior experience within children’s services
GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last five years

Location: West London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T14:45+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services
North Home Counties & Midlands
Salaries up to £40,000 + excellent benefits

Qualified Social Workers are required for various permanent jobs across the North Home Counties & Midlands for Children’s Services Department. Our clients are various local authorities and charities who have manageable and diverse caseloads, and are keen to invest in training of their workers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Social Worker Job:

Following referral, to establish the service user’s eligibility for assessment and determine the level of assessment required.
To work as part of the duty system.
To undertake assessments in conjunction with the service user, their parents or carers and other agencies.
Liaise appropriately with Legal Services and represent the Service in court as required.
To promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the Children Act 1989 criteria, and taking account of other relevant legislation as appropriate.
To monitor the care being provided to ensure that the needs are continuing to be met and to undertake reviews of the needs and service.
To provide ongoing support and advice to service users and parents or carers.

To apply for the job of a Qualified Social Worker in Children’s Services you will require:

Qualification in Social Work (eg: DipSW)
GSCC Registration
Extensive knowledge of the legislative and theoretical framework
Have good interpersonal skills
IT skills
Ideally have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle

We have roles in Referal & Assessment, Child Protection, Looked after Children and Adoption. Part time roles are also available

To apply please send your CV to (email address removed) and/or telephone: 01296 552005

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Children's Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T14:41+00:00

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services
North Home Counties & Midlands
Salaries up to £40,000 + excellent benefits
Ref: SWFCH

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Social Worker Job:

Following referral, to establish the service user’s eligibility for assessment and determine the level of assessment required.
To work as part of the duty system.
To undertake assessments in conjunction with the service user, their parents or carers and other agencies.
Liaise appropriately with Legal Services and represent the Service in court as required.
To promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the Children Act 1989 criteria, and taking account of other relevant legislation as appropriate.
To monitor the care being provided to ensure that the needs are continuing to be met and to undertake reviews of the needs and service.
To provide ongoing support and advice to service users and parents or carers.

To apply for the job of a Qualified Social Worker in Children’s Services you will require:

Qualification in Social Work (eg: DipSW)
GSCC Registration
Extensive knowledge of the legislative and theoretical framework
Have good interpersonal skills
IT skills
Ideally have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle

We have roles in Referal & Assessment, Child Protection, Looked after Children and Adoption. Part time roles are also available

To apply please send your CV to (email address removed) and/or telephone: 01296 552005

Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Calderdale: Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T12:23+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Assessments
• Child Protection work
• Care Management
• Manage a case load
• Home Visits
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 1 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: PAYE
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Youth Offending Service (YOS/YOT) Officer East L

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T12:02+00:00

This vacancy is an ideal opportunity for a recently qualified Social Worker who has already gained some experience of Youth Offending during their placements, and wishes to pursue a career in YOT. Our client is looking for a newly qualified GSCC registered Social Worker with experience working within the Youth Offending Service (YOS) to work with youths in the criminal justice system in East London. Suitable candidates must have experience working with individuals and groups in order to motivate and change offending behavior as well as thorough knowledge of why people commit offences and what can contribute to reducing re-offending. Previous experience within a YOT/YOS is essential and your own transport would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will undertake the full range of offender assessment and management tasks with young offenders, monitor and review plans to ensure they remain “fit for purpose” in order to achieve compliance with national standards and requirements in orders and licences. To achieve this you will work with and engage with the young offender to promote change and to ensure they understand the links between all the relevant interventions as well as undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate bail information reports, oral reports and prosecution of breaches.

The option for flexible working hours may also be available.

Please contact Stuart Quinn on 0800 3112020 or email me at (email address removed) to discuss this role further.

Location: East London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months + Ongoing

Young Person Drugs Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T12:00+00:00

A service based in the Herefordshire area require a young persons drugs worker to join their team. Experience in working within substance misuse is essential. Experience of working with young people is of benefit.

On a day to day basis the successful candidate will assess, plan, implement and support young people up to the age of 20 with drug and alcohol issues. The role will consist of both one to one key work and facilitating groups to provide both treatment and advice surrounding substance misuse, additionally the role will also involve visiting schools to provide advice to students. The groups will be mainly centered around harm minimisation and an explicit knowledge of completing these would support any application.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in this role, please feel free to contact me.

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

Senior Practitioner - Prevention and Safeguarding (Children)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T11:49+00:00

A Senior Practitioner is required to join a Safeguarding and Prevention team in South East London.

Working within the Safeguarding and Prevention team, this Senior Practitioner will have the following responsibilities:

With appropriate supervision, assess for and provide services to children and families in need within the framework of the appropriate legislation, regulations, departmental procedures and child care policy. This will include responsibility for children and families where needs are particularly complex and problematic.
To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other divisions, Council Departments, N.H.S. trusts, schools, carers, voluntary and independent sector providers.
To maintain high standards of professional practice within their own workload and to promote and enhance such practice within the team and division.
Senior Practitioners may be responsible for supervision of some staff (up to level III Social Workers) in the service and share the operational management of the service.
All postholders are expected to maintain professional standards of practice and to work in accordance with the Departmental vision, values, procedures and managerial guidance.
To manage a caseload of children and families, including:
2 Making a comprehensive assessment of need, in partnership with the child, parents, other family members and professionals as appropriate in accordance with the National Assessment Framework.
3 Planning, implementing and terminating interventions.
4 Facilitating the provision and co-ordination of appropriate services.
5 Making referrals to the Community Mental Health Team where adults have particularly complex or problematic needs and maintaining liaison with psychiatric services in order to promote timely and effective management of mental health problems.

To discuss this role or any other Senior Practitioner jobs in South East London or in the Safeguarding and Prevention 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: South East London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Group Manager - Children in Need

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T11:36+00:00

A Group Manager is required to join a Children in Need team in North London.

Working within the Children in Need team, this Group Manager will have the following responsibilities:

Knowledge of the Government, national and Council priorities and policies.
Committed to principles of Reclaiming Social Work.
Ability to undertake strategic planning, implementation and evaluation.

Operational

Knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance and the London Child Protection Procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions and methodologies and committed to a systemic approach and social learning theory interventions.
Ability to develop and sustain systems and processes to manage case work and budgets in order to provide focused social work activity.

Performance Management

Knowledge and understanding of Government and Council performance indicators and targets.
Ability to manage performance aimed at achieving good outcomes for children and families.
Understanding of what good quality social work is.
Experience of managing staff within accountability frameworks.
Ability to define expectations of staff, manage individual performance and promote professional development.
Ability to provide reports about individual and service performance.

Partnership Working

Knowledge and understanding of Government and Council performance indicators and targets.
Ability to manage performance aimed at achieving good outcomes for children and families.
Understanding of what good quality social work is.
Experience of managing staff within accountability frameworks.
Ability to define expectations of staff, manage individual performance and promote professional development.
Ability to provide reports about individual and service performance.

Leadership

Ability to model Reclaiming Social Work principles.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels within the organisation, and with children and families using the service.
Ability to manage a service that promotes equality of opportunity and collaborative working, ensuring that staff are aware of the requirement to deliver non-discriminatory services and to promote greater equity for disadvantaged groups.

Equal Opportunities

Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to communities from different racial and cultural backgrounds and Equal Opportunities.
Ability to actively support and promote Equal Opportunities.

Resilience

Ability to thrive in a complex environment and demonstrate resilience.

To discuss this role or any other Group Manager jobs in North London or in the Children in Need field please contact Jo Bennett at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9322 or email your CV to jo.bennett [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: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Solihull: Contact Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T11:33+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED –CONTACT WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 12 months UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Provide assistance and support to children in need under the instruction of the Team Manager
• Supervise and facilitate contact between the Children and their families
• Accompany children & families to appointments
• Work closely with other colleagues and other professionals within Social Services
• Attend Statutory Review, Child Protection Conferences and other meeting when required
• Contribute to and write statements for court along with developing plans under the instruction of Qualified staff
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Solihull
Salary: LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Solihull: Qualified Social Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T11:27+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Working on the DART Team carrying out Assessments in line with the Assessment Framework for Children in Need and their families
• Child Protection work
• Care Management
• Manage a case load
• Section 47 Investigations
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Solihull
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Kirklees: Newly Qualified Social Worker: Adult Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T11:17+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – NEWLY QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• To provide information to individuals and their carers about all services for which they may be eligible.
• To undertake assessment of individuals and their carers needs, dealing in particular with the more complex cases presented, and undertaking risk assessments.
• To formulate a plan in consultation with the individual and their carers, which will meet their assessed needs, within the priorities and eligibility criteria of the Council, ensuring that individuals and carers are actively involved.
• To identify wherever reasonably practicable, health and safety issues that may place individuals or groups at risk to ensure these are recorded and brought to the attention of staff responsible for the delivery of services.
• Within time scales determined by legal and procedural requirements and/or agreed with the individual or group, review the effectiveness of the planned intervention.
• To keep the Team Manager informed of progress in each case and to highlight areas of difficulty through formal supervision processes.
• To obtain the advice and agreement of the Team Manager on assessment, care plans, reviews, transfers, legal interventions and proposals to end involvement with the user.
• To ensure through liaison with internal colleagues and external agencies that a coordinate service is provided.
• To regularly review allocated cases.
• To participate in any meetings necessary and convene and chair these meetings when required.
• To apply the Kirklees Access to Personal Information Policy in all dealings with users and carers.
• To act as a key worker in named cases when required to do so.
• To liaise and supply information to other carers and professionals in accordance with the Council’s Policy on Confidentiality.
• To consult with the Team Manager and other Managers as required by legal, policy and procedural guidelines.
• To carry out legal proceedings where required to do so.
• Understand benefits
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 6 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: PAYE
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T11:13+00:00

A Senior Social Worker is required to join a Children and Families team in the South East.

Working within the Children and Families team, this Senior Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

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.
Work in partnership with the child, parents and carers, Health Service including Acute and Community Trusts and with Primary Care Trusts, Education Authority, District Councils, commercial and private sector and voluntary bodies to identify, evaluate and review care plans to produce positive outcomes for children and their families.
Assist the Senior Practitioner and other colleagues in identifying, planning and delivering its core tasks of recruiting, assessment, training and supervision of client carers to a high professional standard.
Work in a cross-section of social work teams, through secondments etc., to continually develop and consolidate knowledge base and level of skills and enabling the assignment of more complex caseloads to meet the ever changing needs of the children and their families.
Maintain an awareness of changes in child development etc., and related theories, legislation, corporate and directorate policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service.
Attend regular "in-house" core training courses, compile a portfolio of evidence supported by experiences in the field to achieve appropriate competency levels within practice level three of the Competency Assessment Social Worker Career Grade.
Prepare applications for submission to Family Courts and represent the County Council's Children & Families Service as and when required in Court in accordance with the County Council's procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
In liaison with the Senior Practitioner, operate across a variety of Children & Families teams to gain a diverse level of knowledge and experience that meets the appropriate practice competency level and a high standard of service delivery.

To discuss this role or any other Senior Social Worker jobs in the South East or in the Children and Families field please contact Matt Larkin at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9326 or email your CV to matt.larkin [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: South East
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T10:57+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Child Protection team in South West London.

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

To undertake all relevant work with children and their families in accordance with legislation, London Child Protection Procedures and all departmental policies and procedures.
To investigate concerns where there is reasonable cause to suspect that children or young people are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm and to take appropriate action to protect them.
To undertake responsibilities as key worker to children or young people who are subject to a Plan of Protection, ensuring Core Group meetings are held within timescale.
To undertake Initial and Core Assessments in accordance with the DoH Assessment Framework.
To formulate and review care plans in partnership with children, young people, their families and other providers of care and assistance based on these assessments.
To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard for their age, sex, health, personality, race, religion, culture and life experience.
To assess and monitor Private Fostering arrangements in line with national guidance and departmental policy.
To provide written reports for and attend Family Group Conference, undertake viability assessments of identified potential carers and present to Fostering Panel.
To conduct assessments of prospective Special Guardians of children all ready known to the Family Support Team jointly with the Adoption Team.
To implement care plans, including arrangements for funding and ensuring that the cost of provision remains within agreed budgets.
To monitor and review the implementation of care plans and to provide continuing advice, support and social work services to children, young people, their families and their carers.
Where the child is looked after by the local authority, to ensure the review and supervision of care arrangements in accordance with statutory regulation and to produce written reports and other documentation for this purpose.
To ensure all statutory timescales in respect of child protection and look after children visits are completed within timescales and entered onto Richmond's ICS system.
To ensure written reports for child protection conferences are completed and made available to families and the independent chair in line with Pan London Child Protection Procedures.
To provide written reports for, and represent the local authority in, the Family Proceedings Court and any other court within the Family Division as required.

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 South West London or in the Child Protection 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: South West London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 5 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Leaving Care

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:53+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – LEAVING CARE – ISLINGTON - 25.00 PER HOUR

Temporary Social Work Job in North london
This well established Organisation in North London are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their busy Leaving Care Service

Responsibilities include:

Complex Casework and risk assessment with Care Leavers and children with moderate learning

disabilities and special education needs

Risk Management work
Core Assessments with Asylum seekers, need assessments

. Pathway planning with children leaving care

To be considered you must have previously worked within a Leaving Care Team

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

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Angela Harrold at Hays Qualified Social Work Desk on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format to (email address removed)

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

Halton: Practice Manager: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:47+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – PRACTICE MANAGER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Manage an agreed caseload of co-worked or complex cases.
• Assist the Principal Manager in the overall management of the staff and resources within the team, with particular emphasis on practice issues
• Ensure the delivery of a high quality service, according to the philosophy, targets and objectives for the service.
• Support the Principal Manager in ensuring the prioritisation and allocation of work within the team to maintain service provision and to meet the demand arising within Children's Services and to ensure that services are targeted, developed and delivered within policy and legal obligations.
• Ensure the direction and motivation of the team by the provision of support and supervision for team members on a regular basis.
• To be accountable to the Principal Manager for all elements of individual cases within the teams workload in accordance with policy and procedures and for staff care and development of team members in accordance with policy and procedures
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 2 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Cheshire
Salary: PAYE
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

St Helens: Advanced Social Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:44+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – ADVANCED QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Children Protection Social Worker
• To complete Initial Assessment
• Core Assessment, Initial Child Protection Case Conference, Core Group. Complete Section 47 investigations Court work Children in Need Cases Formal Supervision once a month
• Care Management
• Manage a case load
• Home Visits
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week(flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: St.Helens
Salary: PAYE
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Soical Work

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:43+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – Child Protection ISLINGTON Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work JobS in
Central london
This well established local authority in the heart of London are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their busy Child Protection Team on a -6 month contract

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 Families involved, aimed at meeting their needs and ultimately improving their lives.

Responsible for your own Complex caseload, you will focus on the following

Initial and Core Assessments
Section 47 Investigation
Report writing
Children’s Safeguarding
LAC reviews

To be considered you must have previously worked within a Front line Child Protection Team had have experience of Court Work.

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

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counseling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

Location: North London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:43+00:00

SERVICE MANAGER – YOUTH AND CONNECTIONS BARNET Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work JobS in
bARNET
This well established 4*+ Borough situated in North London are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Service Manager for their Youth and Connection Team for a 6month Contract

Responsible for your own Complex caseload, you will focus on the following

As a senior member of the Management Team you will contribute to the strategic direction of the Youth and Connexions Service with specific responsibility for developing, coordinating, monitoring and reporting on the Quality Assurance and Performance Development plan across the Youth and Connexions Service as part of Barnet’s integrated youth support.
Draft crosscutting policy and procedure documents for the Youth and Connexions Service in compliance with statutory and corporate frameworks and professional best practice.
Provide strategic direction and lead a team delivering specialist advice and support on substance misuse for young people in Barnet as part of a multi-agency approach, involving the voluntary, statutory, public and commercial sectors.
Lead on commissioning across the Youth and Connexions Service ensuring compliance and best practice is consistently applied.

To be considered you must have a strong background within a Youth and Connections team and be experienced to Service Manager Level

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

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counseling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:43+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – Community Mental Health STEVENAGE Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work JobS in
hERTFORDSHIRE
This well established local authority outside North London are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their busy Community Mental Health 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 Adults /Older people involved, aimed at meeting their needs and ultimately improving their lives.

Responsible for your own Complex caseload, you will focus:

Complex Assessment
Crisis Intervention
Report Writing
Home Visits
Crisis Work
Care coordination
Discharge Planning
Social supervision of clients under section 37/41 MHA 1983
Home office reports

Candidates MUST be a car driver and have GSCC registration, to be considered

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counseling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Bury: Senior Practitioner: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:37+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – SENIOR PRACTITIONER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, hold the Post Qualifying Award, must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 2 Years UK Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Mentor Social Workers
• Chair Strategy meetings and Child in Need meetings
• Assist the Team Manager
• Manage a complex case load
• Liaise with other professionals and agencies
• Court Work
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 6 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Bury
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Sandwell: Senior Practitioner: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:32+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED –SENIOR PRACTITIONER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 2-3 Years UK Children's Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Supervision of Staff and management of a complex case load
• Court Experience
• Assessments
• Child Protection work
• Private Fostering
• Proven track record in Children's Services
• Must be a car driver
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) offers.

At Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: West Midlands
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Sandwell: Support Worker: Youth Offending Service

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:30+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – YOUTH OFFENDING SERVICE WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to have a National qualification in a youth related subject or Social Work and/or a minimum of 3 years professional experience in a youth justice setting or YOT with case management experience, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 3 Years UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• To be a flexible worker working across all tiers and types of interventions within the youth offending team as determined by the YOS Manager to address areas of poor performance, priority areas and cover for long term absence, holding a varied caseload as Case manager.
• To work within the Youth Offending Service, working closely with young people on orders ensuring that the requirements of the orders are fully complied with. To promote the services to young people within Sandwell and offer education packages designed to reduce the risk of offending, whilst working with 1 to 1 with young people. To work closely with children and young people to ensure that the most disaffected young people within the communities are given equal access to mainstream provision.
• To hold a caseload – undertake work/cases as determined by the YOS Manager to assist and support the teams within the YOS
• To ensure the safeguarding of children and young people on your caseload is paramount, ensuring appropriate referrals are made to specialist services and child protection teams
• To write pre-sentence, short format, referral order reports in accordance with set quality and national standards
• To cover the internal Duty system as part of the staff rota duties would include answering calls and queries and updating IT systems.
• To attend court and represent the Youth Offending Service in Youth Matters (following training which will be provided).
• 24 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• Minimum 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

At Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: West Midlands
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:29+00:00

My client is seeking a Support Worker to join a busy Children’s Residential Home. This is a full-time permanent position. They offer a competitive salary with great benefits. The successful candidate must have past experience working with young people and have their NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.

BBT are a market leader in providing a specialist recruitment service in Social Care with over 17 years experience and proven success. BBT operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff. We offer an excellent package to applicants, including inflated salaries, specialist market knowledge, a designated consultant, extensive in-house and long distance training, a Continuous Professional Development training fund and referral bonus. We will undertake and fund an enhanced CRB.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £16,000 - £20,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Children & Families Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:27+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER � CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - �23-27 PER HOUR

Hays Social Care the UKs Largest Specialist Recruitment Agency currently has some excellent Social Work Jobs within a Child Protection Team based in CENTRAL LONDON.

The position is to start ASAP. You must be eligible to work in the UK, hold a Social Work qualification, GSCC registration, and references covering the past 5 years.

Duties include:-

Undertake assessments of Children In Need and formulate recommendations for support plans.
To undertake complex assessment work including Child Protection investigations and related duties.
Care planning and reviewing activity in relation to children in need and looked after.
Develop, implement and review casework plans with a range of children in need in accordance with legislation, best practice and Council policies and procedures.
Prepare applications and reports for court and to represent the Council at court in relation to this.

Start working for Hays Healthcare in this Qualified Social Work Jobs, and you�ll receive a �250 welcome bonus once you're working for us!

If you have GSCC registration, an Enhanced CRB and references covering a period of 5 years then call Georgia Ray NOW on 0208 924 2084 or alternatively send your C.V direct to me (email address removed)

Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months+

Children's & Adolescents Mental Health Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:25+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER JOB – CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS MENTAL HEALTH – WEST LONDON - £25-£27 PER HOUR

Are you looking for your next Qualified Social Work job? Then look no further! Hays Social care has Qualified Social Work jobs available all over London!

Our client a large Social Service’s, based in West London, is looking to take on board an enthusiastic and hard working Children & Adolescents Metal Health Qualified Social Worker.

This Qualified Social Work job will involve:

To contribute social work skills and perspective to the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families referred to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To join with multi-disciplinary colleagues in assessment, consultation and treatment work on behalf of the team and advise referrers from other agencies on planning for children for whom they are responsible.
To participate in family, group and individual treatment as required.
To take the lead on child protection with appropriate local services.

This is an intense role, in a very busy and dedicated team, and is therefore paying an EXCELLENT RATE OF PAY, you will also have the option to undertake FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS, have access to EXCELLENT SUPPORT from management and have access to FREE PARKING

To apply you MUST have:

GSCC registration
A social work qualification, e.g. degree, DipSW, CCETSW.
References covering the past 5 years

Start working for Hays Social Care in this Qualified Social Work Jobs, and you’ll receive a £250 welcome bonus once you’re working for us!

If you have the necessary skills and qualification required for this Qualified Social Work job, please call Georgia Ray NOW on 0208 924 2074! Alternatively please send your CV direct to me: (email address removed)

Location: West London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months+

Stockport: Support Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:24+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – CHILDREN AND FAMILY WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 12 months UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• To work in partnership with families and other professionals to provide a range of assessment and support services for parents and carers and their children for both Children In Need and Looked After Children. To work within the Council's policies and procedures and the relevant framework
• To participate and assist in the planning, monitoring and the undertaking of a variety of assessments within the assessment framework and in conjunction with colleagues and other professionals.
• To develop and maintain in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals, parenting support packages in order to enable them to recognise, understand and make positive changes.
• To plan and jointly implement targeted multi-agency group work to a variety of service user groups in order to improve their understanding of issues and to support them through change.
• To plan, supervise and record contact sessions between parents, siblings, children and young people in order to inform the relevant decision making and planning processes.
• 20 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Stockport
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Newly Qualified Children & Families Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:22+00:00

NEWLY QUALIFIED - CHILDREN & FAMILIES/CHILD PROTECTION - �18-22 per hour!

Are you looking for your next social work job? Then look no further! Hays Social care has hundreds of Qualified Social Work jobs available all over London!

Our client, an expanding team based in CENTRAL LONDON, is looking to recruit newly qualified social workers to build up their experience in the world of social work! They are recruiting for their children & families teams, to give the experience needed to make newly qualified social workers experienced and valued members of their team.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job you MUST have:

Social work qualification, e.g. degree, DipSW or equivalent
Full GSCC registration
References covering the past 5 years

You will receive on the job training, supervision by some of the most experienced social workers in the team, and a chance to build your caseload and gain complex assessment experience.

To apply, you MUST have had AT LEAST ONE Children & Families or Child Protection placement.

Call Georgia Ray NOW on 0208 924 2083, to be considered, or send your CV direct in MS Word format to (email address removed)

Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months +

Forensic Mental Health Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:22+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER JOB - FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH TEAM – SOUTH WEST LONDON - £23-£26 PER HOUR

Our client, a leading Mental Health Trust based in South West London, is looking to take on board an enthusiastic and hard working Qualified Social Worker to join their Forensic Mental Health team.

This Qualified Social Work job will involve:

Working with clients detained in a secure setting and also their families
To provide social care assessments of clients needs prior to admission
To provide a comprehensive social history following admission
To formulate and regularly review social care action plans within the multidisciplinary team
To be a member of a multidisciplinary team, attend team meetings and contribute to MDT risk assessments.
To undertake all other duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Department as specified in any legislation as is or may be appropriate to work with forensic mental health service users and their carers.
To act as a Duty Social Worker, as required

To apply you MUST have:

GSCC registration
A social work qualification
References covering the past 5 years

Start working for Hays Social Care in this Qualified Social Work Jobs, and you’ll receive a £250 welcome bonus once you’re working for us!

Location: South West London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worket

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:18+00:00

Newly Qualified Social Worker- MENTAL HEALTHBARNET Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work JobS in
bARNET
This well established 4*+ Borough situated in North London are looking for a dedicated and determined Newly Qualified Social Worker for there Mental Health Team

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 Adults/ Older People involved, aimed at meeting their needs and ultimately improving their lives.

Responsible for your own Complex caseload, you will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in order to:

Contribute to the formal planning procedure for patients being considered for discharge, both under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 and under the Care Programme Approach.
To act as Care Co-ordinator for patients subject to the Care Programme

Approach according to CPA procedures

Participate in the multi-disciplinary CMHT Duty service.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings as appropriate, in order to participate in decision-making regarding the plans for clients in the community and in hospital.
To contribute to the development of effective communication and liaison systems with other local services, voluntary organisations and support services in order to carry out the above purposes.
To offer assessment and care management to clients under the Health & Community Care Act 1990. This may include clients who are under the care of teams other than the CMHT (eg those suffering from brain injury)

To be considered you must have a strong background within a Youth and Connections team and be experienced to Service Manager Level

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

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*

Free access to a Professional Counseling Service

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6months

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T09:02+00:00

JOB DESCRIPTION

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within Children with Disabilities Team in Huntingdon. This is a Contract position with a start date of ASAP.

DUTIES INCLUDE

Manage a caseload consisting of court work, children on the child protection register, children looked after as well as children in need.
Knowledge of childcare legislation including the Children Act 1989 and associated guidance and regulations.
The ability to interview children and families and make assessments and recommendations based on your findings.
The ability to organise and prioritise caseloads.
The ability to operate within a multi-disciplinary setting.
Carrying out Child in Need assessments

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 with Disabilities Social Services department would be an advantage.

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL

Sanctuary Personnel are a specialist recruitment agency, finding locum and permanent jobs for Qualified Social Workers.
We are on contract with over 140 local authorities and supply to many more. We are the exclusive agents for many of the vacancies we advertise.
Sanctuary Personnel are an independent, specialist company with national coverage and a turnover of £26 million.
We are one of the UK's fastest-growing recruitment agencies and now have over 70 staff.
• Archant Award winners for Innovation (2006), Best Recruitment Consultant (2007), Best Recruitment Process (2008), Best Recruitment Company (2008), Archant Team of the Year (2009), Hot 100 (2009), and IRP Business Manager of the Year (2009).
• We hold recognised quality standards including CQC (CSCI), ISO9001:2008, Committed 2 Equality and Investors in People.
• We are members of the REC, BASW, BASPCAN and UKHCA.

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

Social Worker Qualified - Adolescent Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T08:59+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – ADOLESCENTS MENTAL HEALTH TEAM HOUNSLOW, £27.12 LTD

Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in HOUNSLOW

This well established team in the busy town of HOUNSLOW is looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their children and adolescent mental health 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 young people aged aimed at meeting their needs and ultimately improving their lives.

Responsible for your own caseload, you will focus on providing complex assessments of young persons at risk. Your caseload will consist of young people aged 15-24yrs in the community at risk of self harming, homelessness or offending. You will focus on providing an individually tailored care package for each young person and their family to rehabilitate them into the community, get them back into education or employment, and improve their relationship with their parent/carer.

To be considered you must have previously worked within a Local Authority Children & Families/Youth Offending team or private setting and have a proven track record with up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

Location: South East
Salary: Fast Career Progression, Free Parking
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3months

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disabilties Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T08:49+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – ADULTS LEARNING DISABILITIES TEAM – SOUTH WEST LONDON – £23-£26 PER HOUR!

Our client, a busy Adult’s with Learning Disabilities Team in South West London is looking to take on a Qualified Social Worker ASAP!

This Qualified Social Work job will involve:

Assessments
Report writing
Care management
Reviews
Complex caseloads
Report writing
MDT working
One to One working

To apply you MUST have:

GSCC registration
References covering the past 5 years
Proven adults/disabilities experience

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please do not hesitate to contact Sat Mander on 0208 477 3660 or send your CV in MS Word Format to sat.mander(at)hays.com

Location: South West London
Salary: HAYS BENEFITS
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 29/03/2010
Duration: 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker-Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T08:46+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER - CHILD PROTECTION TEAM
NORTH LONDON £27 - £30ltd

Are you looking for your next Qualified Social Work job? Then look no further! Hays Social Care has a variety of temporary and permanent Qualified Social Work jobs available in and around London!

Our prestigious client are looking for a Permanent Qualified Social Worker to join their Children In Need & Safeguarding Team, with the office based in North London.

You must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge in this field, and have proven experience with complex assessments, referrals & court work.

This Qualified Social Work job will include:

Court work
Court work* Court reports
Complex CP assessments
Children In Need
Safeguarding vulnerable children
Emergency duty work

This is an intense role, in a very busy and dedicated team, and is therefore paying an EXCELLENT RATE OF PAY!

If you have the relevant experience needed for this Qualified Social Work job or you are interested in any other Social Worker roles then please call Louise Carter NOW on 0208 477 3660!!! Alternatively, please send your CV in MS Word format to (email address removed)

Location: North London
Salary: Negociable Rate
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3months

Qualified Social Worker - LAC

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T08:46+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER - RAYLEIGH - LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN - £25 LTD
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in Rayleigh.

Our client in Essex is currently on the look out for Qualified Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Team. Successful candidates must have a proven track record within a Children and Family setting and experience with Looked After Children.

The main duties will include to carry a caseload of child care cases of children in care and / or statutory orders. To work with case in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Children’s Services strategy and the principles of the Children Act. Manage caseloads effectively and to prepare reports for courts or other purposes are required. Knowledge of all current legislation.

Being a car driver is essential to the post as the appointed candidate will be required to make relevant visits.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Social Worker Qualified - Older People and Homelessness

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T08:46+00:00

SOCIAL WORKER – OLDER PERSONS AND HOMELESSNESS TEAM TOWER HAMLETS £25.00 LTD

Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in TOWER HAMLETS

This well established team in Tower Hamlets is looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their Older Persons and Homelessness 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 adults and older people involved, aimed at meeting their needs and ultimately improving their lives.

Responsible for your own caseload, you will focus on providing complex assessments of adults and older persons. You will be responsible for completing initial & core assessments, making referrals to residential homes, taking referrals from local hospital teams, occasional court work and Multi-Disciplinary working.

To be considered you must have previously worked within a Local Authority Adults/Elderly team or private setting and have a proven track record with up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

Location: City of London
Salary: Fast Career Progression, Negociable Rate
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3months

Social Work Assistant / Family Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-16T08:32+00:00

To work within a Children & Families social work team, manage your own case-load, carry out reviews, observe contacts between children & their families, write reports and perform any general duties as required by the social work team, which may include some direct work families. A car driver is essential because you will have to transport some young people to and from contact sessions. People with Family Support Worker experience preferred, but people with Residential Support Work experience or NVQ 3 in Caring for Children & Y.Ps will be considered.

Location: Bayston Hill
Salary: £9.00 - £12.00 ph Paid Weekly
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

YOT Officer - YOT Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:26+00:00

YOT OFFICER – YOT TEAM – SOUTH LONDON – PAY £26 PER HOUR
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in SOUTH LONDON

Our client in Sanderstead, South London are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to be a flexible worker working across all tiers and types of interventions within the youth offending team as determined by the YOT Manager to address areas of poor performance, priority areas and cover for long term absence, holding a varied caseload as Case manager.

The candidate will be required to work with young people and their parents as well as liaising with multi disciplinary teams. Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation is a must and the understanding of other relevant criminal justice legislation will be required. Individuals with previous YOIS experience would be at an advantage.

So if you are a Qualified Social Worker with YOT experience and feel that you would be able to motivate young people and be able to negotiate with other agencies to provide services to young people on your caseload, then please Apply Today!

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Theraputic Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:26+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKERS/PRACTITIONERS – SOUTH WEST LONDON – CHILDREN & FAMILIES CENTRE
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A THERAPEUTIC SOCIAL WORKER!!

Our client in South West London is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children and Families Centre as a Therapeutic Practitioner.

This is a temporary job for a minimum of six months. Pay rate competitive.
ROLE

The role would be to provide a therapeutic service to children and young people, families and carers.
To ensure this service is responsive to the culture, identity and special needs of each individual.
Participate in referral and assessment processes and draw up plans for therapeutic intervention.
Attend and provide reports to case conferences held on any child, young person of family receiving a service
Knowledge of group work
GSCC registration and Enhanced CRB
Be able to demonstrate a proven track record working within a therapeutic and safeguarding children & families team
Provide 5 years references
Car Driver – Essential Candidates MUST have:

HAYS BENEFITS
In return, not only will you receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for Hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Specialist Permanency Team, Asylum

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:23+00:00

SPECIALIST PERMANENCY & ASYLUM TEAM - HARLOW, ESSEX
£24.81 LTD, £21 PAYE

Our client, a large & respected organisation are looking to take on 2 Qualified Social Workers into their Specialist Permanency & Asylum team in Harlow, on a temporary basis.

The ideal social worker will have previous experience in permanency, unaccompanied minors and/or asylum. You will have current GSCC registration, a current CRB check and satisfactory reference details for the last 5 years.

Our client require 2 Social Workers to manage a caseload of service users requiring assessment of their needs, carry out assessments and investigations and co-ordinating care packages as necessary. As part of the team and under the general supervision of a senior practitioner or team manager, you will deliver an effective social work service to a specific group of service users.

Job Description:
To fulfil a specialist function around asylum arrivals in the United Kingdom. Required to manage a caseload of service users requiring assessment of their needs, carry out assessments and investigations and co-ordinate support packages as necessary. Liaising and developing close working relationships with other professionals and agencies to ensure service users receive services in accordance with assessed needs. Experience of communicating with children of all ages and working in partnership with parents and/or carers. Knowledge of Court work in relation to Child Care matters and have an understanding of the legal process. Successful candidate must obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure.

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To apply for this Qualified Social Work job please send your CV direct to Hays Consultant Georgia Ray on (email address removed), or call now on 0208 477 3660

Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-9 MONTHS

Referral & Assessment - Senior Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:23+00:00

SENIOR PRACTITIONER – REFERRAL & ASSESSMENT
£31.50 PER HOUR (LTD)
CHELMSFORD, ESSEX

Hays Social Care are committed to finding the right person for the right job. That’s why we take our clients and candidates very seriously, and match their needs as best we can.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Your job role is to manage a caseload of service users requiring assessment of their needs, carry out assessments and investigations and co-ordinating care packages as necessary. It will involve a certain amount of court work so knowledge of the UK court system is necessary.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one years post qualifying experience, proven success in a similar role, and a social work qualification coupled with current GSCC registration.

As part of the team and under the general supervision of a deputy or team manager, you will deliver an effective social work service to a specific group of service users in Essex.

As part of our support service we offer on the job training, free parking and access to a free counselling service.

Our representative, Hays Social Care, will also award you with a £250 bonus on completion of 400 hours working within our team.

If you have the experience and skills to do this qualified social work job, please call Hays consultant Georgia Ray on 0208 924 2087; alternatively please send me your CV direct to (email address removed).

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

Newly Qualified Child Protection Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:23+00:00

SOCIAL WORKER – INITIAL ASSESSMENT TEAM
£19-£24 P/H ONGOING CONTRACT
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX

To apply, you must have had at least one child protection placement, or relevant experience.

Hays Social Care is committed to finding the right person for the right job. That’s why we take our clients and candidates very seriously, and match their needs as best we can.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

JOB DESCRIPTION
To provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people appropriate to experience and capabilities. To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant legislation regulation and practice methods. To provide an efficient and cost effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential: Social Work qualification, GSCC registration, enhanced CRB dated within the last 12 months, reference details covering the past 5 years.
Desirable: Manages pressure effectively and copes well with set backs. Analysing, Interpreting and judging; Thinks analytically, ability to solve complex problems and issues, makes rational, realistic and sound judgments. Planning & performing; Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organised way.

As part of our support service we offer on the job training, free parking and access to a free counselling service.
Our representative will also award you with a £250 bonus on completion of 400 hours working within our team.

To apply, or to hear about any other opportunities, please call Hays consultant Georgia Ray on 0208 924 2087; alternatively please send your CV direct to (email address removed).

Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ONGOING

Qualified Overseas? Become a Social Worker in the Uk!

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:23+00:00

INTERNATIONALLY QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKERS, APPLY NOW!!!

Are you looking for a Qualified Social Work job? Do you have a social work degree that allows you to practice as a Social Worker in the UK? If so, we want to hear from you!

To work as a Qualified Social Worker in the UK you MUST be registered with the General Social Care Council (GSCC).

We have exciting Social Work jobs available all over the UK, offering the chance of career progression and overseas work experience.

The Qualified Social Work jobs we have available are within:

Child Protection
Looked After Children
Children In Need
Leaving Care
Fostering/Adoption
Adults/Elderly
Adults disabilities – learning & physical
Mental Health
Substance misuse

You DO NOT have to be living in the UK to apply for this position, but you DO need eligibility to work in the UK!

To apply, please send your CV directly to me at (email address removed) – your CV must be in Microsoft word format. Alternatively you can contact me on +44 (0) 208 924 2087

I will endeavour to get back to successful candidates within 48 hours!!

Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ONGOING

First Contact Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:23+00:00

SOCIAL WORKER – FIRST CONTACT TEAM
£21-£24 P/H ONGOING CONTRACT
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX

As part of our support service we offer on the job training, free parking and access to a free counselling service.

Our representative, Hays Social Care, will also award you with a £250 bonus on completion of 400 hours working within our team.

To apply, or to hear about any other opportunities, please call Hays consultant Georgia Ray on 0208 924 2087; alternatively please send your CV direct to (email address removed).

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ONGOING

Substance Misuse Drugs Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:22+00:00

A Service within the West-London area requires a Drugs Worker. Experience in substance and alcohol misuse treatment is fundamental. The role will involve group/key work within a team that uses structured intervention plans with its service users including prescribing substitute medication (methadone, subutex).

A successful applicant will be capable of working with a number of cases which differ in diversity. Knowledge/experience in triage, titration, care plans and GP liaison is desirable.

There may be opportunity for contract extension which exceeds the initial duration.

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

Qualified Social Worker Required

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:10+00:00

Bluecare currently have excellent opportunities for GSCC registered Social Worker's with experience in Children and Families.

The position will be initially for 3 months, but likely to be ongoing. You must be eligible to work in the UK, hold a Social Work qualification, GSCC registration, and have a current CRB.

Various teams throughout Nottinghamshire are looking for Social Workers to join Children and Families teams. We have numerous vacancies who are looking for Social Worker's with at least 1 years post qualified experience - if this sounds like you then get in touch and register with Bluecare.

We offer:

The best rates of pay available
Bonuses
Training opportunities and professional development
Full support by an expert Social Work Consultant

Whether you are looking for an immediate start or a role for the near future in the first instance please call Mark Draycott on 0207 861 8911 or email (email address removed) with a copy of your up to date CV.

Terms and Conditions apply.

Location: East Midlands
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - AMPH

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:10+00:00

Qualified Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Practitioner - South West London - £28.00

To work as an AMPH within a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team, you will be carrying out assessments on people with severe and enduring Mental Health Needs.

The Main Duties will include, carrying out high quality assessments, taking into account, risk, and health, social and cultural needs. To carry out risk assessments, following the local policy. To act as an AMPH, carrying out the range of roles and responsibilities defined in the Mental Health Act, or to prepare for and undergo AMPH training through the agreed route.

To carry our Carers Assessments, and draw up Carers’ Care Plans where appropriate. To develop with service user’s creative CPA care plans based on their assessed needs, and to ensure maximum use of non-mental health service options and culturally appropriate services.

In return, not only will you receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for Hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

YISP Case Worker - Youth Offending Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:09+00:00

YISP WORKER – YOUTH OFFENDING TEAM – SOUTH LONDON - PAY £23 PER HOUR
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in South London

This South London council are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced YISP Worker (who must be a Qualified Social Worker) to join their Youth Offending Team.

YISP Caseworkers will be responsible for the management of a caseload and the delivery of interventions designed to prevent offending and anti-social behaviour by children referred to the Youth Inclusion and Support Panel, and children made subject to an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement (ABA).

To manage a caseload and deliver intensive one-to-one and group work intervention with children at risk or involved in offending/antisocial behaviour. To be responsible for undertaking assessments relating to risk factors associated with offending by children. To provide assessments and interventions to those children made subject to an ABA.

To prepare reports for the Youth Inclusion and Support Panel, and to advise Panel meetings on the contents of an ISP. Previous experience with these related duties are essential.

To be considered for the role you must have GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Hospital Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:04+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER - ADULTS/ELDERLY ASSESSMENT TEAM (HOSPITAL) - EAST SUSSEX - £25 PER HOUR

Our client based in a Hospital in Brighton is looking for a Qualified Social Worker with previous adults or elderly experience to join their Adults Assessment Team.

The job will involve assisting discharges from acute hospital care, and implementation and review of care packages. East Sussex has a high proportion of older people 75/85+ and clients have physical & mental health problems associated with ageing. Our remit is to get people the right level of care in their best environment; preferably home, and we use mental capacity act assessments to support care planning where apt.

The vacancy is part of the NHS, which is usually highly sought after by fellow Qualified Social Workers, so do not miss out and call Hays Social Care as soon as possible on the number below. The team provides excellent support and regular supervision, which the manager has assured.

The post holder will ideally have previous Adult or Elderly experience, community or hospital, GSCC registration and satisfactory referencing covering the past 5 years.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job, whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:04+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER - ADULTS(HOSPITAL) – SOUTH LONDON - £25 PER HOUR

Hays Social Care is the UK’s leading specialist recruitment agency, dedicated to filling Qualified Social Work jobs across the UK.

Our client based in a Hospital in South London is looking for a Qualified Social Worker with previous adults experience to join their Adults Hospital Team.

The job will involve assisting discharges from acute hospital care, and implementation and review of care packages. South London has a high proportion of clients that have physical & mental health problems associated with ageing. Our remit is to get people the right level of care in their best environment; preferably home, and we use mental capacity act assessments to support care planning where apt.

The post holder will ideally have GSCC registration, satisfactory referencing covering the past 5 years and an Enhanced CRB.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job, whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Team Manager. Independent Fostering Agency.

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:02+00:00

My client who is an Outstanding Ofsted rated Independent Fostering Agency require a Team Manager to join their team in North London.

The IFA recruits, assesses, trains and supports professional foster carers from all across London and the Home Counties. They work closely with Local Authorities, regionally and nationally, to provide high quality placements for children and young people.

You will work closely with the Service Manager to effectively manage a team of social workers, during assessments, supervision and support of foster carers.

The suitable candidates are expected to have managed a team of people either within a fostering, adoption or children and families environment. In return you will be offered a generous salary of up to £62'000 plus company benefits.

For a full job description or to apply please reply to this advert or call James Davies @ Sugarman Social Work on 0207 469 6850.

The Sugarman Group is acting as an Employment Business and our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer. Because of this we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Location: North London
Salary: £48,000 - £62,000 pa Experience Based
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 19/04/2010
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 23/04/2010

Social Work Assistant - Intake & Assessment Team

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:01+00:00

My client in Torfean is urgently seeking a Senior Social Work Assistant to work in their Intake and Assessment Team.

Working on a full time basis this is a contract role which is expected to run on for several months.

The successful applicant will have experience of working within an Intake and Assessment Team and be confident in managing their own caseload. Other duties may include contact supervisions, contact sessions, report writing, reporting findings back to care professions, supplying vital information for Court.

This is an urgent vacancy to start ASAP. 37 Hours per week.

If you have a solid background in this area, please apply by sending your CV to (email address removed) or call 02920 877510 for an informal chat.

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

Social Work Jobs

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T17:00+00:00

Sanctuary Personnel have exclusive access to the best jobs in the Social Work sector.

Not only are we on contract with over 140 local authorities across the UK, but we are also preferred supplier to leading charities and Social Work organisations.

Roles we offer include Assessment Team, Referral and Assessment, Therapeutic, Learning Disabilities, Family Support, Adoption and Fostering, Looked After Children, Family Court Advisers, Children in Need, Children and Families and Youth Offending.

The jobs we offer cover all seniorities.

Send us your CV now and we will contact you with suitable jobs in your area.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Depends on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Social Work Jobs

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:59+00:00

Sanctuary Personnel have exclusive access to the best jobs in the Social Work sector.

Not only are we on contract with over 140 local authorities across the UK, but we are also preferred supplier to leading charities and Social Work organisations.

The jobs we offer cover all seniorities.

Send us your CV now and we will contact you with suitable jobs in your area.

Location: London
Salary: Depends on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager. Independent Fostering Agency. Birmingham.

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:57+00:00

Team Manager. Independent Fostering Agency. Birmingham.

My client who is an Outstanding Ofsted rated Independent Fostering Agency require a Team Manager to join their team in Birmingham.

The IFA recruits, assesses, trains and supports professional foster carers from all across Birmingham and the West Midlands. They work closely with Local Authorities, regionally and nationally, to provide high quality placements for children and young people.

You will work closely with the Service Manager to effectively manage a team of social workers, during assessments, supervision and support of foster carers.

For a full job description or to apply please reply to this advert or call James Davies @ Sugarman Social Work on 0207 469 6850.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £48,000 - £65,000 pa Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 16/04/2010

Qualified Social Worker - IQP Case Review Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:56+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER - IQP CASE REVIEW OFFICER - £30.50

Our client in East London is looking for a Case Review Officer to join their busy but very friendly CIN Team. Applicants must have a proven track record in carrying out safeguarding reviews to be considered for this Qualified Social Work job.

This Qualified Social Work job will involve carry out safeguarding reviews for 2009, Review open cases, Carrying out relevant assessments. This Qualified Social Work Job will be full time for a minimum of 3 months and the client is offering an excellent rate of pay.

To apply for this Qualified Social Work job you must have GSCC Registration, References covering a 5 year period and Experience in CIN/ Review Work.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job, whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Senior Practitioner - Family Support

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:50+00:00

SENIOR PRACTITIONER – FAMILY SUPPORT, MANOR PARK, £30 LTD
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in East London

This well established team in Manor Park is looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Family Support team on a temporary basis.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Registered Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:47+00:00

Organisation Description

An established company supporting adults with Learning disabilities by helping clients achieve their full potential whatever their level of ability.

They have newly developed homes with full en-suite facilities . This company's aim is to exceed the requirements set out in the Care Standards Act 2000 both in terms of accommodation and community access and participation.

Job Description

Adhere to company policy and best practice laid out in the Care Packages
Ensure that ’Person Centred Planning’ is delivered
Adherence to all requirements and regulations laid out under the Care Standards Act 2001 and all other relevant legislation
Develop community links
Dealing with budgets and finance for the individual home
Incident reporting
Management of staff from recruitment and selection and maintenance of good working practice
Management of residents from developing and maintaining care plans, continuity of care is upheld to facilitating annual holidays
Recognition of spiritual and cultural needs of individuals
General Management of the Home

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have:

NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care / RMA
Previous experience with Learning disabilities / epilepsy in a residential setting
Proven competencies working as a Registered Manager

Do you have NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care / RMA?
Previous experience with Learning disabilities / epilepsy in a residential setting?
Proven competencies working as a Registered Manager?
Have you ever had a disciplinary or an incident that resulted in an investigation by POCA / POVA?

Location: Bognor Regis
Salary: Up to £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 15/04/2010

Deputy Team Manager - Child Protection

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:47+00:00

DEPUTY TEAM MANAGER– CHILD PROTECTION TEAM – LAMBETH – PAY £33 PER HOUR
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work JobS in South London

As directed by the Senior Team Manager to contribute to the management of the workload of the Team in line with statutory requirements, eligibility threshold and department policies and objectives.

To offer specialist consultation/advice on complex cases and circumstances within the Children’s Care Management and Assessment Teams.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job, whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Supervising Social Worker. Independent Fostering Agency.

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:26+00:00

SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER. INDEPENDENT FOSTERING AGENCY. COVENTRY

My COVENTRY based client are a Independent Fostering Agency (Outstanding Osfted Report) and they currently require a Supervised Social Worker to join their organisation.

The majority of foster carers will be based around Coventry so this role would suit someone who is located in or around the area and it is essential that you are a car driver.

To be considered for this role it is essential that you have at least 6 months post qualifying experience of working in the field of fostering, statutory child care or child protection and have experience of working collaboratively with external agencies.

This position is a permanent position and offers an excellent salary starting at £30'000 and going up to £38'000 for more experienced QSW's. Also includes a generous car allowance.

For more information about this role or to apply please respond to this advert or call James @ Sugarman Social Work on 0207 469 6850.

Location: Coventry
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 pa Dependent on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 19/04/2010
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 09/04/2010

Newly Qualified Social Worker. Milton Keynes Based.

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:21+00:00

"Are you a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking for your first Qualified Social Work position?"

My Milton Keynes based client are an Independent Fostering Agency and they are currently looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Social Worker on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for Newly Qualified Social Worker's to gain their first post qualified QSW position as full intensive training will be provided by experienced Fostering Service Managers and Senior Practitioners.

It would be advantagous to have previous Fostering or Children and Families placement experience however candidates who only have Adults/Elderly experience are also welcome to apply.

You must be a car driver, have your own car and be fully GSCC registered to apply.

To apply for this role please reply to this advert or call James Davies @ Sugarman Social Work on 0207 469 6850.

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £22,000 pa Nqsw Salary.
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 19/04/2010
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 29/03/2010

Supervising Social Worker. Independent Fostering Agency.

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:20+00:00

My North West London based client are a Good/Outstanding Ofsted rated Independent Fostering Agency and they currently require a Supervising Social Worker to join their organisation.

To be considered for this role it is essential that you have at least 2 years post qualifying experience of working in the field of fostering, statutory child care or child protection and have experience of working collaboratively with external agencies.

It is essential that you are a car driver for this role and live within a 45 minute drive of central Brent.

For more information about this role or to apply please respond to this advert or call James @ Sugarman Social Work on 0207 469 6850.

Location: North West London
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 pa Benefits and Bonus Included
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 26/04/2010
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 19/04/2010

Qualified Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:10+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER – CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TEAM - CATFORD - £25 Per Hour
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in South London

This prestigious council are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team on a temporary basis.

Responsible for your own caseload, you will focus on providing complex assessments of children with learning and physical disabilities. You will make referrals, cover the duty rota and undertake investigations under the Children’s Act 1989 & 2004. Your aim is to provide them with an individually tailored package of care designed to rehabilitate them into the community to carry out every day life.

To be considered you must have previously worked within a Local Authority children’s disabilities team or private setting and have a proven track record with up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Bolton: Independent Reviewing Officer: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:04+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – INDEPENDENT REVIEWING OFFICER!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of child abuse/child development and understanding of research into the outcomes for children in the Looked After System.

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Worker with a minimum of 5 Years UK post qualification, Child Protection Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• To lead, chair and facilitate meetings including Conferences, Statutory Reviews and Children in Need Meetings
• To investigate complaints
• To work within multi-disciplinary and multi-organisational teams, networks and systems To manage, present and share information, records and reports to support decision making
• To implement, and monitor compliance with, quality assurance systems
• To provide leadership in own area of responsibility
• To prepare, produce, implement and evaluate plans with individuals, families, carers and professional colleagues
• To prepare for and participate in decision-making forums
• To ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
• To manage, organise, support and maintain the use of information technology systems and software.
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 2 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Bolton
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager - Children with Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T15:59+00:00

TEAM MANAGER – CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – SOUTH LONDON – PAY £35 PER HOUR

A busy but friendly borough based in South London has a temporary Team Manager post that currently needs filling in their Children With Disabilities Team.

The client is looking for a dedicated, determined and focused Team Manager with a proven track record of managing a children and families team and who can hit the ground running.
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The candidate will have to manage the Duty System, and have knowledge regarding Direct Payments, Short Breaks, Child Protection and Looked after Children.

Work will be to ensure that the key service functions of assessment, planning, intervention, review are carried out by the team. In order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need. Carry out case file audit and other quality assurance functions

To be considered you must have previously worked within, children with disabilities and have a proven track record with up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration, valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

In return, not only will you receive all the support you need to perform in your job but whilst working for Hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counselling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Nottingham: Support Worker: Childrens Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T15:47+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER!

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver. Previous Family Support Work experience in a Duty Team is essential.

If you do not have a minimum of 12 months UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Complete initial assessments on newly referred families.
• Take new referrals by phone.
• Ability to recognise when a child is at risk.
• Hours: 8.30-5.00 Mon to Thurs, 8.30-4.30 Fri
• Immediate Start
• Minimum 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Nottingham
Salary: LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Supervising Social Worker. Independent Fostering Agency. 36K

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T15:46+00:00

Supervising Social Worker. Independent Fostering Agency. 36K

My Doncaster based client are a Independent Fostering Agency and they currently require a Supervised Social Worker to join their organisation.

The majority of foster carers will be based around Doncaster so this role would suit someone who is located in or around the area and it is essential that you are a car driver.

This position is a permanent position and offers an excellent salary of £36'000 plus a £3000.00 car allowance.

For more information about this role or to apply please respond to this advert or call James @ Sugarman Social Work on 0207 469 6850.

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £36,000 pa Plus £3000.00 Car Allowance.
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 26/03/2010

Care Assistant / Day Centre Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T15:44+00:00

Care Assistants
Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Rate: £7.50 (including holiday pay)

Care Assistants jobs are available for various shifts at a day centre in Burnham that provides valuable support and direction for adults with learning and physical disabilities, and mental health difficulties. Duties would include giving practical, personal and emotional support to enable service users to participate in a range of different activities.

As a Care Assistant you will ideally hold a practical qualification in Health and Social Care or be working towards one, although applicants without this qualification will still be considered should they possess positive attitude and self-motivation. Training and support will be given to candidates who can demonstrate full commitment and loyalty.

The centre is open Monday to Friday 9am-3.30pm. Short-hour shifts over lunchtimes are also available.

To discuss this Care Assistant position in more detail please contact: Kellie Barnett on 01296 552004 Hays ref: SCLTF

Location: Maidenhead
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: On Going

Team Manager/Co-Ordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T15:14+00:00

Our client a large unitary authority in Hampshire requires a Team Manager/Child Protection Co-ordinator for there busy children and families directorate.

The Team Manager in Hampshire will be required to chair child protection planning meetings, and child protection review meetings.

The Team Manager in Hampshire is required to have recent experience of chairing such meetings and this is an essential criteria, the Team Manager in Hampshire will also have fairly recent substantial experience of practice in this area.

Our client can be flexible in terms of start dates, longevity and hours worked in this position.

Why work for Hays Social Care?

Whilst working through us you’ll receive the following benefits:

Competitive rates of Social Work pay
A £250 Welcome Bonus
£250 Referral Bonus for each friend / colleague you refer to us
28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
Access to a free counselling service
Your contract would be managed by a local office based in Southampton
You will deal with one specialist Social Work Consultant *Subject to terms and conditions

To find out more about this Team Manager position in Hampshire please contact Mark Stevens direct at Hays Social Care on 02380 632 990.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Social Worker - Adoption

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T14:46+00:00

QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, ADOPTION TEAM > BASILDON, ESSEX > £21 - £25 PER HOUR
Start 2010 with a new challenge Temporary Social Work Jobs in Essex
This well-established team in Essex Social Services are looking for a dedicated, determined and experienced Social Worker to join their Adoption Service ASAP.

Responsible for your own caseload, you will focus on providing complex assessments of potential adopters, special guardianship order applications, undertaking matching processes and permanency panel reports.

To be considered you must have previously worked within a Local Adoption or Permanency team or private setting and have a proven track record with up-to-date knowledge on current legislation. GSCC registration, a valid enhanced CRB and references covering the last 5 years are all also required.

You will also need a full driving licence and access to a car, as travelling and home visits are required. Free parking and expenses offered as part of the role.

In return, not only will you will receive all the support you need to perform in your job but also whilst working for hays you’ll have access to a wide range of employee benefits, these include:

Free compliance service
£250 Referral Reward every time you refer a colleague*
Eligibility to win our “Temp of the Month” award
Access to a £250 Welcome Bonus once you have worked 250 hours*
Free access to a Professional Counseling Service
Terms & conditions apply

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 to (email address removed)

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

Drug and Alcohol Outreach Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T13:18+00:00

A Drug and Alcohol Outreach Worker is required to join a successful Outreach Team in East London and surrounding areas.

Working with the community team, this Drug and Alcohol Outreach Worker will be working in partnership with local agencies you will be responsible for engaging with street populations, rough sleepers, street drinkers and street drug users. You will provide an assertive outreach service and
offer a range of interventions to reduce the impact of street homelessness and substance abuse for the individual and the community.

The successful applicant will have minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role and be available immediately.

To discuss this role or any other jobs in London or in the Drug and Alcohol Sector field please contact Dan Essery at The Synergy Group on 020 7556 1154 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

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

To view a full selection of our Care and Support vacancies visit synergygroup.co.uk

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: East London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Restrictions on Bail Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T13:18+00:00

A Restrictions On Bail Officer (R.O.B) is required to join our client in East London.

Working within the police stations, this position will have the following responsibilities:

To reduce the impact of drug related crime for the individual and the community by supporting the courts in the use of Restriction on Bail legislation that provides for a restriction on court bail for adult defendants who have tested positive for a specified Class A drug, and whose offence is a drug offence or believed by the court to be related to, or motivated by, drug misuse. To offer assessment, referral and co-ordination of interventions which enable drug using offenders to access treatments that address their drug use and offending behaviours.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role and be available immediately.

To discuss this role or any other jobs in East London or in the Criminal Justice field please contact Dan Essery at The Synergy Group on 020 7556 1154 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

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

For a full list of our Care and Support vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: East London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T12:40+00:00

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families, Tameside: Job Details
Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to work for the Children and Young Peoples Services in Tameside. You will be responsible for supporting Children and Families by coordinating and delivering a range of key services from assessment, planning, implementation and evaluating action on treatment, to negotiating and coordinating the application of resources. You will be GSCC registered, car driver and have proven experience working in Children’s Services.

You will be GSCC registered, car driver and have proven experience working in Children’s Services.

Hays can offer all qualified social workers access to a wide range of rewarding permanent, locum and interim jobs throughout Manchester. We have extensive contacts in local authorities in your area, and our positions offer you a high level of flexibility along with a competitive pay rate that will increase with experience.

Registration is easy and we will get you into your desired position fast. Our specialist teams and local office network ensure there is always someone available to come and meet you face to face, to listen to and understand your aspirations and discuss your availability, skills and experience.

To be eligible for any of our locum, permanent or interim qualified social worker positions you will have previous experience of working within a similar position, must be highly motivated and have current GSCC registration.

£250 welcome bonus*
£250 referral reward every time you refer a colleague to us*
Access to a free professional counselling service
Free compliance
Support and guidance to perform in your job
Free CRB renewal
Terms and conditions apply

To find out more about this or any other temporary, permanent or interim qualified social worker jobs in Manchester or throughout the UK – Andrew Bradbury on 0161 236 3617 or email your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T12:40+00:00

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families, Oldham: Job Details
Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a busy Children and Families team in Oldham. The job requires a worker who has at least 3 years of post qualifying experience and able to undertake Core Assessments, Safeguarding and Court work.

You will be GSCC registered, car driver and have proven experience working in Children’s Services.

Registration is easy and we will get you into your desired position fast. Our specialist teams and local office network ensure there is always someone available to come and meet you face to face, to listen to and understand your aspirations and discuss your availability, skills and experience.

£250 welcome bonus*
£250 referral reward every time you refer a colleague to us*
Access to a free professional counselling service
Free compliance
Support and guidance to perform in your job
Free CRB renewal
Terms and conditions apply

Location: Oldham
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T12:40+00:00

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families, Bolton: Job Details
Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to work for the Children and Young Peoples Services in Bolton. You will be responsible for supporting Children and Families by coordinating and delivering a range of key services from assessment, planning, implementation and evaluating action on treatment, to negotiating and coordinating the application of resources. You will be GSCC registered, car driver and have proven experience working in Children’s Services.

You will be GSCC registered, car driver and have proven experience working in Children’s Services.

Registration is easy and we will get you into your desired position fast. Our specialist teams and local office network ensure there is always someone available to come and meet you face to face, to listen to and understand your aspirations and discuss your availability, skills and experience.

£250 welcome bonus*
£250 referral reward every time you refer a colleague to us*
Access to a free professional counselling service
Free compliance
Support and guidance to perform in your job
Free CRB renewal
Terms and conditions apply

Location: Bolton
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T12:40+00:00

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Families, Rochdale: Job Details
Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a busy Children and Families team in Rochdale. The job requires a worker who has at least 3 years of post qualifying experience and able to undertake Core Assessments, Safeguarding and Court work.

You will be GSCC registered, car driver and have proven experience working in Children’s Services.

Registration is easy and we will get you into your desired position fast. Our specialist teams and local office network ensure there is always someone available to come and meet you face to face, to listen to and understand your aspirations and discuss your availability, skills and experience.

£250 welcome bonus*
£250 referral reward every time you refer a colleague to us*
Access to a free professional counselling service
Free compliance
Support and guidance to perform in your job
Free CRB renewal
Terms and conditions apply

Location: Rochdale
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Qualified Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T12:16+00:00

Qualified Social Workers – Children and Families Fostering and Adoption: Derby

Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker in the Derby area who has experience of working with Children and Families in Fostering and Adoption. We are looking for suitable candidates who have experience in providing quality care in a family setting through supervision and support of foster carers. You will require experience and knowledge of monitoring and reviewing the competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe healthy environment for children and young people. You will also possess the knowledge of child protection procedures, along with initial and risk assessments.

In return, you will be supported with all the resources needed to help you meet the demands of a challenging job and develop your career. You will receive a comprehensive salary and a benefits package that puts your needs first:

If you have the necessary skills and qualifications and would like to apply for this position then please call Sam Atkinson on 0113 244 2540 or e-mail (email address removed)

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

Qualified Social Worker - Children and Families

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T12:06+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Children and Families team in East London.

Working within the Children and Families team, this Qualified Social Worker will perform the following duties:

To manage complex caseloads.
Working within the Borough's Child Protection guidelines to undertake key worker responsibilities towards children on the child protection register.
Undertaking responsibilities towards children looked after by the authority.
To act as duty social worker as required by the Group Manager and Asst. Team Manager.
To make recommendations to the Group Manager/Asst. Team Manager (or other budget holder as appropriate) regarding financial expenditure entailed in care plans and undertake delegated financial responsibilities.
To undertake appropriate training and to maintain a knowledge of changes to departmental procedure, legislation and regulations and of developments in professional practice.
To promote Equal Opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work within and outside the Council, in line with legislation and Council policy.
To undertake any other duties as may be required commensurate with the grade of the post in order to meet the changing needs of the service.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in East London or in the Children and Families field please contact Jo Bennett at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9322 or email your CV to jo.bennett [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: East London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Practitioner - Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T12:00+00:00

A vacancy has arisen for a Locum Senior Practitioner within the Locality Learning Disability Team for Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley.

This position is based in Gravesend, Kent. The position is for 4 months with a view to ongoing.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, professional individual with the necessary high level of skills (including IT), knowledge and at least 5 years diverse experience working with people with a learning disability. A recognised professional qualification as well as a Post Qualifying Award in Social Work are amongst the essential requirements as in the Practice teacher Award.

The post holder must have experience in supervising and developing staff with an emphasis on evidence and outcome based practice. In addition experience of providing a Practice Teacher role for student social workers on placement. The post holder will hold a small caseload of the most complex cases in addition to providing day to day support and oversee operational requirements. Experience of multidisciplinary working is essential as is the ability to travel across a wide geographical are in a timely and flexible manner as required to meet the business needs of the team. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau and to registration as a qualified Social Worker with the General Social Care Council.

If you are a car driver, possess a PQ1 please contact Jo-Elle Warhurst at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 1780.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

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

Childrens Senior Practitioner - Leeds

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T11:56+00:00

I am seeking 2 experienced Senior Practitioners to join the Children's Assessment Team based in Leeds.

Applicants must have 2+ years experience within Children's Social Work, be able to take on complex initial and ongoing assessments, able to action section 47 and child protection cases, competent compiling and giving evidence in court and able to work on own imitative.

Contacts are initially for 3 months though likely to be extended for the right applicant.

All applicants must have:

Professional Social Workers Qualification i.e. MA, BA, DipSW in Social Work
Full GSCC registration
Minimum of 2 years Children’s Social Work experience
Car Driver
Available full time

What are we offering!

We are offering long term contracts for 6+ months within stable teams, opportunities for growth and development, excellent payrates for both LTD and PAYE workers, personal service from your consultant, free CRB, excellent refer a social worker scheme.

Lehman Ambrose 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.

Try us - you'll be amazed at the difference

Location: Leeds
Salary: £25.00 - £30.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Qualified Social Worker - Vulnerable Adults

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T11:47+00:00

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Vulnerable Adults team in East London.

Working within the Vulnerable Adults team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities:

To provide community care assessments to service users belonging to vulnerable adult groups.
To identify individual needs through assessment.
Planning and designing individual care plans to meet needs.
Ensuring the delivery of services.
Ensuring that the provision of services is regularly reviewed.

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 East London or in the Vulnerable Adults 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 vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: East London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Social Worker - Referral and Assessment

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T11:47+00:00

JOB DESCRIPTION

We require a Qualified Social Worker to work within a Referral and Assessment Team in Chiswick. This is a contract position with a start date ASAP.

DUTIES INCLUDE

Our client has an established Referral and Assessment Team who are responsible for all short-term assessment and duty work, and long term teams based in each of the locality offices. Whilst covering a large and diverse rural area most of your work will be locality based.

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.

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL

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

Qualified Social Worker - Physical Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T11:35+00:00

An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to join our local authority client in Kent.

This post, based within the Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment (PDSI) team, is a very interesting and challenging post; the post holder will be responsible for coordinating support and care planning for people affected by acquired brain injury within Bromley.

The successful applicant will need to be a highly skilled assessor and be able to work positively and professionally with a wide range of other professionals and key stakeholders; they will act as a resource for individuals, families, voluntary organisations, and Health & Social Care professionals across Bromley.

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 Kent or in the Adults with Physical Disabilities 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: Kent
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Service Manager. Independent Fostering Agency. 70K.

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T11:22+00:00

My West London client are an Outstanding Ofsted rated Independent Fostering Agency and they are currently looking to recruit a Service Manager who has previous experience of managing Qualified Social Workers.

The main purposes of the position are as followed:

To provide leadership as a member of the IFA's senior management group and support their objectives and priorities.
To lead by example in modelling and embedding the IFA's values, helping to achieve their commitment to be an outstanding Independent fostering services provider.
To ensure high standards of performance, and cost effectiveness, to be personally accountable for service excellence and to ensure accountability within the service.
To develop existing services effectively to meet current and future challenges.
To have responsibility for management of budgets delegated for the services including training, packages and placements, ensuring that expenditure is appropriate within budget limits.

It would be of an advantage if you have previous management experience within another Independent Fostering Agency.

For a full job description that illustrates all repsonsibilities or to apply please respond to this advert or call James @ Sugarman Social Work on 0207 469 6850.

Location: West London
Salary: £58,000 - £72,000 pa Dependent on Experience.
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 03/05/2010
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 30/04/2010

Deputy Team Manager (Adults)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T11:20+00:00

Our client the London Borough of Richmond is looking to recruit a Deputy Team Manager in the area of Adult Social Work.

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Social Worker with GSCC registration and a current CRB.

The appointed Deputy Team Manager will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, to be responsible for ensuring the provision of individual care packages for adults, including those with complex needs and those where statutory intervention is required. This includes the assessment of individual need in conjunction with other relevant professionals, and the design of creative and innovative packages of care. It also involves negotiating the funding for care plans, monitoring their effectiveness and providing support for clients to ensure their success, with an emphasis on promoting independence. The role will also be educative and consultative. The Senior Care Manager will be encouraged to contribute to the development of the service through their participation in research and relevant working groups.

To discuss this role or any other Deputy Team Manager jobs in South West London or in the Adults social work 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: South West London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-6 Months

Supervising Social Worker - Trafford / Manchester

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T11:16+00:00

Seeking Supervising Social Workers for roles based in Trafford and Manchester City Council.

As a Supervising Social Worker you will be responsible for managing your own caseload of foster carers and ensuring that their need for training, support and supervision are met. In addition you will be responsible for attend LAC reviews, advocating on the foster parents behalf and liaising with other services.

This role is perfect for recently qualified social workers who have placement experience as a Supervising Social Worker or for existing Supervising Social Workers looking to continue in this field.

To apply for this role you must have:

Professional Qualification in Social Work
Full GSCC
Experience as a Supervising Social Worker
Car Driver

What are we offering!
We are offering long term contracts for 6+ months within stable teams, opportunites for growth and development, excellent payrates for both LTD and PAYE workers, personal service from your consultant, free CRB, excellent refer a social worker scheme.

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.

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Location: Trafford, Manchester
Salary: £17.50 - £21.35 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adult Physical Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T11:07+00:00

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

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

Able to complete overview assessments within set time frames (team has a fast turn over)
Has experience as an investigating officer in Safe Guarding Adults proceedings
Has experience in completing mental capacity assessments
Will be required to cover duty on a Rota basis
Able to present cases to the housing and continuing care panel
Good report writing skills and be able to participate in multi-disciplinary meetings
Carrying a complex case load and work with vulnerable adults including adults with HIV/AIDS
Experience of using Frame Worki would be an advantage

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in West London or in the Adults with Physical Disabilities 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: West London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Salford: Team Manager: Childrens Services (GSCC Registered)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T11:05+00:00

URGENTLY REQUIRED – TEAM MANAGER (SOCIAL WORK)!

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver. Candidates must have management experience within the disability and CAHMS social work service

If you are not a GSCC registered Social Work Team Manager with a minimum of 12 months UK Social Work Management experience, you are not eligible for this role so please do not apply!

The roles and responsibilities will include:

• Manage a Social Work Team
• Complex case work
• Budget management
• Staff recruitment, training and appraisals
• Chair meetings
• 36 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Click here to see our latest offers and incentives at (link removed) Entrust Social Care we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Company Mobile Phone *
• Free Training *
• 1st Class Level of Service

Subject to terms

Location: Salford
Salary: PAYE / LTD
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months +

Qualified Social Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T10:57+00:00

Qualified Social Workers – Children and Families Fostering and Adoption: Nottingham

Hays Social Care is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker in the Nottingham area who has experience of working with Children and Families in Fostering and Adoption. We are looking for suitable candidates who have experience in providing quality care in a family setting through supervision and support of foster carers. You will require experience and knowledge of monitoring and reviewing the competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe healthy environment for children and young people. You will also possess the knowledge of child protection procedures, along with initial and risk assessments.

If you have the necessary skills and qualifications and would like to apply for this position then please call Sam Atkinson on 0113 244 2540 or e-mail (email address removed)

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

Child Protection Chair

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T10:55+00:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Child Protection Chair to join our local authority client in West London.

The successful candidate will be expected to chair child protection conferences, proivde consultation and guidance to practitioners and managers, chair complex strategy meetings and undertake audits and other quality assurance tasks in relation to child protection and safeguarding.

An outline of the key responsibilities undertaken by the Child Protection Chair are below:

Providing independent chairing of statutory reviews of Hammersmith and Fulham looked after children (LAC).
Providing independent chairing of child protection conferences and some strategy meetings.
Co-ordinating the investigations of child protection allegations against professionals, including foster carers.
Contributing to improved standards and outcomes for service users (children and their families) by giving consultation and expert advice on complex child protection cases and permanency planning to social workers, team managers and outside agencies.
Conducting regular inspections of fieldwork services for children to ensure statutory requirements are met and by making recommendations for action.
Contributing to policy and procedure development, training and working parties.
Maintaining professional independence from the line management of operational services.
Chair complex multi-disciplinary meetings and conferences on child protection and make decisions about whether a child should be included on the Child Protection Register in line with local and London Child Protection Procedures.

To discuss this role or any other Child Protection Chair jobs in West London or in the Children Looked After field please contact Jo-Elle Warhurst at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 1780 or email your CV to jo-elle.warhurst [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: West London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Qualified Social Worker - Adult Older Persons - Cheshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T10:31+00:00

RIG Social Care is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Older Persons/Community Care Team. This position is full time working 37hours per week in an on-going contract for a minimum of 3 months. The roll will include working with older people services or intermediate care services in hospitals dependent on experience. If you are interested in the opportunity and fulfil the necessary requirements then please contact Chris hastings on 01423 790115, email your CV for consideration or apply on-line.

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

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection - Staffordshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-03-15T10:31+00:00

RIG Social Care is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Children and Families Team. We require you to have at least 12 months front end experience; main duties will include section 47’s, initial and core assessments as well as a driver. This is full time position for a minimum of 3 months. 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: Stafford
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing