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Joining our Basingstoke Hospital Social Work Team as an Assistant Manager you'll work with professional health and social care colleagues to deliver excellent social work services. As an experienced, qualified Social Worker, you'll handle safeguarding, complex cases and resource allocation, helping adults leaving hospital achieve to the best outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage Senior Case Workers and Social Workers.
• Handle a small, complex caseload.
• Assess risk.
• Support the duty function and deputise for the Team Manager.
• Assist in strategic planning and service delivery.
• Provide regular supervision and support to team members.
  

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in safeguarding, complex case work and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage and support a team in a fast-paced environment.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Why join us?

• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

We are currently recruiting for a Social Work Assistant to join the Family & Childcare Team based at Tyrone & Fermanagh Hospital. This team provides vital support to children, young people, and their families, helping to promote positive outcomes and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working alongside Social Workers to support children, young people, and their families
• Assisting with assessments and the implementation of Child Care plans
• Maintaining accurate documentation and case records
• Providing practical support to families to encourage positive change and improve outcomes

This role is for a minimum of 3 months with the potential of extension. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with a pay rate of £14.06 per hour.

Essential Criteria:

• At least 1 Year's experience working with children, young people, or families in a relevant setting, such as childcare, youth work, or as a care assistant.
• A level 3 Qualification (or equivalent) in a health, social care, or other care-related subject.

If you are passionate about supporting children and families and are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Need From You:

• Level 3 Qualification in care related subject
• Previous experience working with children and families
• To be NISCC registered, or willing to apply
• Willing to undergo an Access NI check

What We Will Offer You:

• Weekly Pay
• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Paid Annual Leave
• Inclusion into our company pension scheme

The Next Steps:

• Contact Jessica Young or Danielle Willis at First Choice Enniskillen
• Send your CV via the link

First Choice is an equal opportunities employer

Children's Social Worker Team Manager

Team Manager

Rate - 47.50 umbrella

Location - Basingstoke

Hampshire County Council are recruiting a Team Manager in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams.

You will manage a team of qualified social workers and support staff in the Family Help Team (Safeguarding) to ensure that children in care and those in need, including those requiring protection, receive high quality services and are enabled and encouraged to shape future services. You will be a confident and experienced manager with sound knowledge of the legislation and practice that underpins child protection work and be committed to delivering services that are of the highest standard.

For you, we offer the chance to be a part of supportive and well-resourced management team, working for a department that is moving from strength to strength with an opportunity to develop your management skills, knowledge and experience.

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for keeping own and practitioner's awareness of employment law and HCC's policies and procedures up to date, to ensure management practice is compliant.
• Attend management training events and local briefings to ensure continued professional development.
• Identify training & development needs for staff to ensure they are competent for their role.
• Deal with performance and conduct issues promptly and according to County Council Policies and procedures.
• Through strong leadership, motivate staff to work in a responsive and effective way that demonstrates the ethos of the department and achieves high scores against performance indicators.
• Ensure national care standards and initiatives such as person-centred planning and national service frameworks are complied with in practice.
• Encourage the application of research and experience and learning from good and bad experiences to effect continuous personal and service development/improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure that all HCC's child protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.
• Set standards on Social Work practice and approaches to problems and take decisions to ensure they are complied with.
• Set standards of work practice within multi-disciplinary teams and taking decisions to ensure they are complied with including application of disciplinary and capability procedures.
• Decide on action to be taken regarding protection of vulnerable children and adults pending court decisions.
• Decide on level of intervention/service provision to ensure assessed needs are met in the most cost-effective way.
• Respond to complaints from service users, their relatives, staff and exercising judgement.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure control measures are in place and complied with maintaining equality of opportunity and good management of diversity.
• Chair various meetings, ensuring progress of cases and regular supervision of staff, as per HCC's policies and procedures.
• Quality assure work within your team to ensure best practice in a timely manner.
• Responsible for effective management of delegated budgets to deliver services which comply with recognised best practice, national care standards, represent value for money and remain within allocated cash limits.

Requirements

• 3 years post qualifying experience in child care social work
• Direct experience in management

Benefits

• A 9 day working fortnight
• A personal assistant, who will provide crucial back office support to free up your time to focus on professional practice.
• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle
• 47.50 per hour (umbrella rate) for Qualified Social Worker

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Your new company
Birmingham City Council have some exciting roles available for 12 qualified social workers to join a new community team project.

Birmingham City Council are recruiting 12 temporary social workers for a 6-month project to support with conversation 3's across their community team hubs.

Your new role
As a qualified social worker, you will be working within a strong established community team, undertaking caseloads with citizens to identify needs and outcomes in the community, completing reviews and attending and participating in case discussions. You will deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes the well-being of vulnerable adults to enable them to live independently for longer, supporting them in retaining and regaining their skills and confidence.This role is 35hrs per week with remote work, but you will be required to attend the office 1 day per week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will require a Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent). It is also essential that you have a current professional registration with Social Work England and have 2 years post-UK experience in social work.Previous direct experience of delivering social work to Adult Service users is essential. You must also have knowledge of key legislation that underpins Social Work, be able to produce reports and maintain records.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of up to 28.40ph
• Long-term rolling contract
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Reflective supervision and peer support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Our client Lincolnshire County Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Front-line services - Supportive and stable team.

Join our welcoming, supportive and stable team.

We are a front line team who work with children and families from the point of referral, through CIN, CP and Care Proceedings. We have well established and strong working relationships with partner agencies including Family Help, Family Group Decision Making and health.

Our base is Louth which is a rural area in the Lincolnshire Wolds. There is plenty of on-site free parking.

The candidate will be expected to complete Child and Family Assessments, working with partner agencies and making enquires/ working with families to ensure children are being cared for safely.

The candidate will have experience of managing children within CIN and CP framework as well as experience in managing private and public law proceedings.

The team operate on a three weekly duty system with one week being on duty and allocated new cases and two being off duty. On duty weeks there is an expectation workers are office based.

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.

• Social Work England registration
• Proven management experience within Children's Social Care
• Experience working with care experienced young people and leaving care services
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and best practice
• Essential car user
• Access to your own vehicle
• Full-time availability
• Ideally locally based

• PAYE: 35.86 per hour
• Umbrella: 45.92 per hour ( 44.34 + 1.58 HPIL)

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

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Weekend Work

Location: Macclesfield, SK10
Pay Rate: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Temporary / Weekend Cover
Start: ASAP
Employer: People Dynamix Healthcare

About the Role

People Dynamix Healthcare are urgently recruiting Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) for weekend cover in the Macclesfield area.

We are looking for reliable and experienced HCAs who are confident providing hands-on support and have practical manual handling experience.

Available Shifts

Saturday

• 2 x HCAs: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
• 1 x HCA: 10:00pm - 8:00am

Sunday

• 2 x HCAs: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Long Days:
Candidates are welcome to work 8:00am - 10:00pm if preferred.

Requirements

• Previous HCA/Care experience
• Practical manual handling skills - essential
• Reliable and professional approach
• Comfortable providing hands-on care and support
• Good communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• No uniform required

Apply Now

Urgent weekend cover - immediate availability required.

If you're an experienced HCA available for any of the above shifts, apply today or contact People Dynamix Healthcare for more information.

Experience:

• HCA: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• DBS (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Social Work Team Manager Access to Resources (Placements) London

Location: London Borough of Southwark
Pay/Salary: Up to £39.43 per hour (Umbrella)
Office Working: Hybrid
Contract: Locum 36 hours per week

We are currently working with the London Borough of Southwark to find an experienced Social Work Team Manager for their Access to Resources (Placements) Team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a specialist service focused on improving placement choice, stability and outcomes for children in care while ensuring the best use of Southwark's fostering resources.

You'll oversee the delivery of the Placements Service, leading the team responsible for identifying and matching children with suitable foster carers and ensuring placements meet their emotional, educational, cultural and health needs. You'll work closely with Fostering, Assessment, Safeguarding and Care teams, providing strong management oversight of placement demand, sufficiency and the use of external provision.

• Leading and managing the Access to Resources Placements Team.
• Overseeing referrals and ensuring children are matched with suitable foster carers who can meet their individual needs.
• Promoting placement stability and developing support that helps prevent placement breakdown.
• Maintaining oversight of children awaiting placements and ensuring timely progress in identifying suitable carers.
• Monitoring placement demand, referral patterns and the use of Independent Fostering Agencies.
• Maximising the use of Southwark's internal fostering resources and promoting Friends and Family placements where appropriate.
• Using performance and placement data to identify trends, risks and pressures within the service.
• Alerting senior management to risks relating to placement sufficiency and capacity.
• Ensuring high-quality practice standards and effective systems are maintained across the Placements Team.
• Working collaboratively with foster carers, Social Workers, managers and external placement providers.
• Attending care planning, financial decision-making and tracking panels where required.
• Monitoring external placement expenditure and ensuring resources deliver both quality and value for money.

• Recognised Social Work Qualification or equivalent childcare qualification.
• Social Work England registration where applicable.
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us).
• Previous management experience within Children's Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of Looked After Children, Fostering, Placements and Permanence.
• Experience working with foster carers and promoting placement stability.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, fostering legislation, guidance and National Minimum Standards.
• Experience managing performance, staff and service demand within a pressured environment.
• Strong experience using data and management information to monitor service performance.
• Experience of financial and resource management within a social care environment.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and decision-making skills.

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work Team Manager role in an Access to Resources (Placements) Team within Southwark, give Rhys Rafferty a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Referral Bonus: Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to Sheldon Phillips and, if we successfully place them into a locum role, you'll receive a £300 referral bonus as a thank you. Terms and conditions apply.

Children's Social Care Grade 5 15.56 per hour 37 Hours per Week - Temporary Role until March 2027 Working Location: Wolverhampton

Are you passionate about ensuring that children, young people, adults and families have a genuine voice in shaping the services that affect their lives?

The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Participation Officer to help drive meaningful engagement and co-production across Children's and Adult Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with children, young people, families, service providers and community groups, ensuring their experiences, views and ideas influence decision-making, service design and future developments.

If you are skilled at building relationships, facilitating discussions and empowering people to have their voices heard, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Participation Officer, you will play a key role in creating opportunities for children, young people, adults and families to influence the design and delivery of services across Wolverhampton.

Working closely with colleagues, service providers and commissioning teams, you will develop and facilitate a range of participation forums, engagement activities and consultation events. You'll ensure feedback is not only gathered but also used to improve services and outcomes.

This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You may be facilitating a Youth Council meeting one day, supporting a Children in Care consultation the next, and helping shape future commissioning activity through lived experience and community feedback.

The role requires flexibility, including some evening and weekend working, to ensure participation opportunities are accessible to all.

You will:

• Develop and maintain effective participation and engagement opportunities across Children's and Adult Services.
• Support children, young people, adults and families to express their views and influence decision-making.
• Facilitate and develop key participation groups, including:
  • Children's in Care Council
  • Care Leavers Forum
  • Youth Council
  • HY5! Families on Board
  • The Guardians
  • Adult Voice and Choice
  • Parent Panels
• Work alongside commissioning teams to ensure service-user participation is embedded throughout commissioning activities.
• Support consultation exercises, public engagement events and community forums.
• Build strong relationships with local organisations, families and community stakeholders.
• Encourage and recruit new participants to become involved in engagement and co-production opportunities.
• Gather, analyse and share feedback with service providers to support continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of participation services across the council.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about participation, engagement and co-production.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can confidently facilitate meetings, workshops and consultation activities with diverse groups.
• Is able to engage positively with children, young people, adults and families from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Can organise and manage multiple activities and priorities effectively.
• Is creative, proactive and committed to improving outcomes through meaningful involvement.
• Understands the importance of inclusion, equality, safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Can work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people, adults and families across Wolverhampton.
• A varied and rewarding role within a supportive team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Casual car user allowance.
• The chance to influence service improvement and help shape future services across the city.

• 37 hours per week, worked flexibly across the week.
• Some evening and weekend working will be required.
• Casual car user allowance payable.
• The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to ensure the voices of children, young people, adults and families are at the heart of decision-making. If you're passionate about engagement, participation and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape better services for the people of Wolverhampton.

Papworth Trust Jobs. Supporting Disabled People. East of England.

Work and Health Coach

Salary: £31,980

Location: Peterborough

Full/Part Time: Full time

Total Weekly Hours: 37.5 Monday-Friday

Permanent or Fixed Term: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

Disclosure Barring Service: Enhanced check with adult and children barred list

About us:

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity click apply for full job details