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Our client Isle of Wight Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Fostering service.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and 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.

Our client Walsall Council is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering Service.

Hybrid Arrangements: One day per week within the Office

Additional Requirements: Must drive and travel as we have families located all over the country

To undertake the full range of social work duties in relation to statutory Fostering work promoting the best interests of children and young people at all times. We would expect that the candidates have a sound knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 and related children's services legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, assess, prepare, train, and support foster carers in accordance with fostering regulations and local policies.
• Undertake fostering assessments, annual reviews, supervision visits, and provide ongoing support to foster families.
• Promote and monitor the achievement of Training, Support and Development Standards for foster carers.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, foster carers, and partner agencies to secure stable and positive placements.
• Ensure the voice, wishes, and feelings of children and young people are central to all assessments and care planning.
• Manage a varied caseload, including complex and safeguarding cases, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and 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.

Our client Barnsley Hiring (Yorkshire Collab) is looking for a Senior social worker to join their Fostering service.

Job purpose

Within the chosen service area to carry a complex workload reflecting high levels of risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of an experienced social worker with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience in a social work role.

To contribute to the practice development of less experienced social workers, modelling best social work practice in a manner consistent with the overall vision and aims of the service. Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations, applying an understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work.
• Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service. Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in more complex situations and produce high quality assessments.
• Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.
• Manage a complex workload independently, establishing a network of internal and external colleagues from whom to seek advice and expertise. Model and help others with effective workload management skills.
• Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of Professional Development Reviews.
• Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures. Produce succinct, well-structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements.
• Pro-actively engage with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people, families/carers in order to promote positive change and independence, whilst demonstrating confident and effective judgement about risk to children and young people.
• Play a positive role in practice development within the team, through mentoring and modelling good practice in assessment, interventions, inter- professional and inter-agency work.
• Meet the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework, Experienced Social Worker level, and of registration with the Health Care Professions Council in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and 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.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager for the Fostering team for Gateshead social services

You need to be a qualified Social worker with management experience either as a Team Manager or an Assistant Team manager. You must be registered with Social Work England and have relevant experience in fostering or similar to apply for this role.

Gateshead is an excellent local Authority with an excellent management team around you. The role has hybrid hours and onsite parking. The geographical area Gateshead covers is quite small.

If you are a manager or an Assistant Team Manager who is keen to work for a forward thinking authority please get in touch.

If you feel you have the experience and are interested please get in touch with Andy Scully

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

• Award winning contractor care service with access to your own specialist, dedicated Consultant
• Access to every social work job across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Hot off the press personalised job alerts
• Free "check your rate service" - Get paid the highest rates
• refer a friend bonus
• Free DBS and compliance service

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Registered Fostering Manager
Salary: between 52,000 to 57,000 per annum
Flexibility with home working

NonStop Consulting is working with a small, not for profit Independent Fostering Agency in the Norfolk area in order to help them find a Registered Fostering Manager who can join them on a permanent basis.

They are therapeutic fostering agency with a Good Ofsted rating. They offer flexibility with home working.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 52,000 to 57,000 per annum
• Good Ofsted rating
• therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency
• not for profit Independent Fostering Agency (charity)
• small team
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Registered Fostering Manager will oversee a small team that includes a full-time administrator and 1 full-time social worker. They have 11 children at present and 5 families, so it is a small service.

As the Registered Fostering Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the agency consistently delivers exceptional outcomes for children and young people while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

• Registered Fostering Manager or Team Manager
• Social Work England registration
• experience in fostering
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

Registered Fostering Manager

Salary: 55,000 - 60,000

NonStop's client, based in the East Midlands, is looking for a new Registered Fostering Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a values-led organisation where children's well-being is always prioritised. Whether you are an experienced Registered Manager or a Team Manager looking to step up, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Small, family-feel IFA
• Good Ofsted rating
• Therapeutic agency
• Flexible working
• 30 days annual leave + holidays
• Team building activities throughout the year

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of staff while overseeing a small number of fostering households, helping everyone deliver safe, high-quality, trauma-informed care.
• Help the service grow and improve - support foster care retention, developing staff skills, and building a positive, learning-focused culture.
• Ensure compliance, safeguarding practices whilst maintain Ofsted rating and a high standard of care

Requirements:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Driver
• Very good understanding of the Ofsted regulations, fostering legislation / National Minimum Standards
• Management experience, either a Registered Fostering Manager or Deputy Manager within an IFA

How to Apply:

If you're interested, please send your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site.

Not the right role for you? Refer a friend and earn a 200 referral bonus.

For other opportunities or a chat, connect with Madison Sable on LinkedIn.

At NonStop Care, you'll have a dedicated consultant to support you through every step - from CV review to interview preparation - ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.

Fostering Team Manager - Outstanding Ofsted

Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum

Location: Berkshire

NonStop Consulting is working with a well-established Independent Fostering Agency with an Outstanding Ofsted rating in the Berkshire area, to assist them in finding an experienced Fostering Team Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a very stable service with an impressive staff retention rate. Managers stay with the organisation for an average of around 10 years, and there are currently no locum staff across the service nationally.

Benefits:

• Salary up to 70,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Outstanding Ofsted rating
• Excellent staff and management retention
• Average management retention of around 10 years
• No locum staff across the service nationally
• Established team of approximately 8 staff
• Support from 2 Senior Supervising Social Workers and an Assistant Team Manager
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Excellent opportunity for development and progression
• Interviews available quickly for suitable candidates

Key Responsibilities:

As the Fostering Team Manager, you will lead an established team of approximately 8 staff, including 2 Senior Supervising Social Workers and an Assistant Team Manager.

The team supports around 70 fostering households and 80 children. You will manage and allocate work, monitor performance and maintain high standards of practice across the team.

You will also provide direct support to Supervising Social Workers, helping to guide and develop their practice while ensuring a high-quality fostering service is delivered to children, young people and foster carers.

This is an office-based position in Berkshire.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Social Work England registration
• Fostering management experience
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and fostering practice
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Ability to work flexibly when required

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through this website or contact Roxana Andrei at NonStop Consulting on (url removed).

Service Manager Progression Opportunity

Milton Keynes £40,170 - £43, Hours Monday-Friday

Ready to take the next step from Deputy Manager to Service Manager?

Brainkind is the UK's leading charity specialising in neurological care and brain injury rehabilitation. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager or Acting Manager who is ready to progress into their first Service Manager role at Brownswood, our specialist residential service in Milton Keynes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong deputy-level leadership experience who is ready for greater responsibility, but wants to make that progression within a supportive environment. You will receive guidance and support from the wider management team and work alongside an experienced Assistant Manager/Deputy who knows the service and residents well.

About Brownswood

Brownswood is a small 9-bed specialist residential service currently supporting 8 adults living with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions.

Many residents have made Brownswood their home for a number of years and are supported to live active, fulfilling lives within their local community. The service benefits from an experienced and established team and is currently rated Good by CQC.

This is not a turnaround service. Brownswood is stable and has strong foundations in place, making it an ideal environment for an experienced Deputy Manager to take their first step into Service Management with the right support around them.

The Role

As Service Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of Brownswood, ensuring the service continues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care while developing your experience and progressing towards Registered Manager responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the staff team and oversee day-to-day service delivery.

• Maintain CQC compliance, governance and quality standards.

• Oversee staffing, recruitment, supervision and development.

• Manage service performance, resources and budgets.

• Build strong relationships with residents, families and professionals.

• Promote independence, rehabilitation and community participation.

• Drive continuous improvement across the service.

• Work closely with senior management and the existing Assistant Manager/Deputy.

About You

This role is particularly suited to an experienced Deputy Manager ready to progress rather than someone who has already spent several years operating at Registered Manager level.

We are looking for someone who understands specialist care and can demonstrate consistent leadership experience within services supporting people with complex needs.

Essential

• Minimum 2-3 years' Deputy or Acting Manager experience within adult social care.

• Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or currently in the final stages of completing it.

• Experience supporting adults with acquired brain injury or neurological conditions.

• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality standards.

• Experience leading teams, supervising staff and supporting service operations.

• Confidence and ambition to progress into Registered Manager responsibility.

• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join Brainkind?

This is an opportunity to progress into your first Service Manager role without being expected to do it alone. You will have support and guidance from the wider Brainkind team, alongside an experienced Assistant Manager/Deputy within Brownswood.

You'll be joining a stable service where the focus is on maintaining quality, developing the team and continuing to achieve positive outcomes for the people we support.

What We Offer

• Salary £40,170 - £43,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• 38 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.

• Buy and Sell Annual Leave Scheme.

• Simplyhealth Healthcare Plan.

• Company Pension and Group Life Assurance.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Excellent training, management support and career development.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Deputy Manager with neurological or brain injury experience and are ready to progress into a Service Manager position, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they're received, so early applications are encouraged.

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory DBS, Right to Work and employment reference checks.

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

Supported Living Manager / Service Manager Supported Living for adults with Learning Disabilities

Are you an experienced Service Manager or Deputy Manager with a background in managing care services for adults with learning or physical disabilities? Do you want to work for a company that support their staff well with competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits, well-resourced services, work/life balance and a supportive working environment? If so, this Service Manager position might be right up your street.

As a Service Manager of this supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, your focus will be on delivering exactly what you came into care to do managing quality focused services that truly enrich the lives of the people you are there for. This is a charity who pull out all the stops to ensure that people they support are able to lead full and flourishing lives.

Salary and Benefits

• £(phone number removed) per annum
• 25 days leave plus bank holidays which increases after 5 years service
• Occupational sick pay scheme (after probationary)
• Employee assistance and well-being programme,
• Rewards and recognition scheme Gift Vouchers
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Career-enhancing training

The Service Manager Role

This supported living service is across 4 locations, all within 10 miles of the office. They support people with learning disabilities who are quite independent and need assurance with day to day living tasks such as shopping, attending appointments, managing their household and taking part in activities within the community.

• Your focus is on supporting and managing the teams who deliver care and support and ensuring that high-quality person-centred support is consistently provided.
• Take responsibility for the development and implementation of systems and processes within the service
• Ensuring through auditing that all care documentation is up to date and is reflective of each individual s needs
• Dealing with any safeguarding
• Ensure that when people s care needs change that they are re-assessed, and new contracts put in place to meet people s needs.
• Work with your manager to develop and grow the service
• Deputise in the absence of the Complex Care Manager

About you

• You ll need to be an experienced Deputy Manager / Supported Living Manager / Service Manager of a regulated care service before - such as a care home or supported living service.
• You ll be driven by a passion to deliver services for people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities that are truly-person centred and make a difference to people s lives.
• Ideally, you ll hold QCF level 5 qualification in Leadership of Social Care but if not, as long as you are willing to work towards it, we can consider you.
• You ll be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of CQC standards, and legislation relevant to managing social care.
• You'll need to be a driver with your own vehicle

Interested? To be considered for the Service Manager role, please click apply to submit your CV to Laura at Thendon Resourcing and we ll be in touch within 1-2 business days to discuss your application.

Please don t delay getting your application across - we are looking to interview for this role ASAP

Right Match Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Reading. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Service Manager. This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established care company working in the field mental health, learning disabilities and autism.Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the home, ensuring that available resources are used effectively to enable the provision of a good quality service.Work closely with the Service Development Team, participating in the selection and compatibility of potential new residents, their assessment, and transition into the home if appropriate.
• Ensure that all service users have a dynamic support plan, which involves the person as far as is possible, takes account that person's needs and aspirations, and is reviewed regularly.
• Hold responsibility for ensuring that the home operates in accordance with all statutory requirements, using the National Minimum Standards as a benchmark for good practice.
• Ensure that the home offers a safe environment geared to creating opportunities for the personal development of service users, taking into account practical, physical and emotional needs.
• Take a lead role for risk analysis within the home, ensuring that appropriate assessments take place, and plans put in place to minimise risk where necessary.
• Ensure that all steps are taken to maintain the health of people living within the home. Play a supporting role to Senior Managers regarding the Contract Monitoring process, providing reports and management information on the conduct of the home where this is necessary.
• Liaise with external Agencies as appropriate, and ensure that contact between the staff team and those Agencies is conducted in a professional manner.
• Work with the Personnel Department in supporting the recruitment and selection of staff, and assist the Area Manager in the formulation of staffing strategies, Policies and Procedures, and other pieces of managerial work as required

The Successful Candidate for the role will have:

• The ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable Adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday+bank holidays
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes.
• Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
• DBS check.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company.

If interested please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Right Match Recruitment Group.

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