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JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Bedford.The salary for this permanent Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is up to £50,553 per annum. Main duties: Work in partnership with children, young people and families/carers and, through building relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service and in the context of assessing risk to children and young people.Plan, implement and review a range of intervention for children, young people and families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.Manage a workload independently, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties.Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of Performance Development Reviews.Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidently 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 needs of children, young people and families/carers in order to promote positive change and independence, whilst demonstrating confident and effective judgement about risk to children and young people.Carry out all duties in accordance with the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and other policies designed to protect employees and service users from harassment. It is the duty of the post-holder not to act in an oppressive or discriminatory manner towards employees or service users. The post-holder should respond to such practice or behaviour by challenging or reporting it.Meet the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework, Social Worker level, and of registration with HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development. Requirements of this role: A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact:This Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Advanced Practitioner within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Advanced Practitioner job is up to £54,624 per annum. Main duties: Provide professional, reflective monthly supervision and support to staff and ensure the Personal Development Reviews of allocated staff in line with departmental policy. Maintain and provide expertise in assessments and interventions, acting as a resource to others in the team and wider organisation.To support the management and development of students on placements, newly qualified staff undertaking ASYE, Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers and other team members.Work with individuals facing complex social and family crisis, undertaking a range of assessments reassessments and reviews, planning implementing and reviewing as necessary (Undertaking Mental Capacity Act Assessments and following Best Interests procedures and appropriate.To make decisions (within agreed limits) regarding expenditure with a clear audit trail through established Bradford Borough validation procedures and protocols concerning care packages.Assist in the general workload of the service and assist colleagues under the guidance of Team Mangers.To facilitate team meetings.Act as a representative of the Council, where required, to give advice on professional issues including quality assurance, and performance.To work effectively through extensive knowledge of relevant legal framework in the context of national and local structures, policies, procedures and standards to protect the rights, safety and wellbeing of service users and carers.Maintain accurate up to date records safely and confidently in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures. Contribute to the evaluation and analysis of recording and the use of information system to inform good practice and to maintain a focus on positive outcomes for service users/carers.To deputise for the Team Manager as and when required. Requirements of this Advanced Practitioner job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Advanced Practitioner job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

JOB-20240830-fed11a3dBand 5 Pharmacy Technician - Bedford - NHS - Up to £21 Hourly - Ongoing Contrac... JOB-20240830-fed11a3dBand 5 Pharmacy Technician - Bedford - NHS - Up to £21 Hourly - Ongoing ContractAre you ready to take your Pharmacy Technician skills to an adventurous new level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician in the bustling town of Bedford within the NHS, earning up to a rewarding £21 per hour. This full-time ongoing locum contract offers a fantastic chance to broaden your horizons in a dynamic environment while making a difference in the health sector.Perks and benefits: Flexible Working Hours - Enjoy the freedom of balancing work with your personal life. As a locum, you have the flexibility to choose hours that suit you best.Excellent Pay Rate - With up to £21 hourly, you're compensated generously for your expertise and dedication.Professional Growth - Locum work enhances your skills, offering varied and rich experiences across different settings.Local Charm - Along with the practical perks, working in Bedford means you can explore a beautiful town rich in history and vibrant community life. What you will do: Support the pharmacy team in delivering high-quality pharmacy services within the NHS setting.Manage the supply of medicines and offer guidance to patients and healthcare professionals.Accurately prepare and dispense medicines in accordance with prescriptions and regulation.Utilise your skills to perform medication reconciliation and support the implementation of clinical protocols.Work collaboratively with healthcare staff in a multidisciplinary team environment to enhance patient care. Requirements for the Pharmacy Technician: Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Experience within a UK-based pharmacy environment to provide exceptional service and knowledge.Possess an NVQ or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Technician skills, demonstrating your expertise and professionalism. Living in Bedford is a delightful adventure in itself. Known for its rich history and scenic beauty, Bedford offers a wonderful quality of life with its vibrant community, beautiful parks, and excellent transport links to London and beyond. It is truly a fantastic place to live, work, and explore. Join us and be part of making a positive impact while enjoying life in this charming town.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Experienced Social Worker within the Permanence Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £38,553 per annumMain duties: Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy and guidance.Assess family functioning, providing help and support, when relationship breakdown threatens to impair the health or wellbeing of children at risk of abuse or neglect.Work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with other professionals, internally and externally to help children, young people and families improve and gain control of their lives when safety or ability to participate in their community is restricted.Carry out an assessment or enquiry and plan responses to safeguard a child from abuse, neglect or exploitation, building effective relationships with children, adults and families as appropriate, including intervention when information or circumstances suggest there may be a need to remove a child from their parents or carers.Arrange appropriate alternative care (including, where appropriate a permanent home) in collaboration with children, young people and their parents/carers where the parents/carers cannot care for them.Promoting autonomy and development with individuals who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, for example, working with people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or diminished capacity.Maintain up to date, accurate and high quality records of activity on cases. Participate in a range of planning and decision making forums including case discussions, Strategy Meetings, Legal Planning meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Statutory Reviews.Act as Practice Educators for social work qualifying course students on practice placements (as appropriate) or Assessor for Newly Qualified Social Worker completing their ASYE.Working with communities, families and individuals to maximise or promote their personal strengths, social networks and resources.Hold a caseload of a level of complexity and provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to social care staff, students and newly qualified social workers, as and when required.Contribute to development of organisational capability by taking ownership of your own training and development, including identifying and taking part in training and development activity and responding to feedback on performance.Work as part of project or process teams as required under the new operating model, ensuring excellent cross functional output. Requirements of this Experienced Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Experienced Social Worker is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.  

JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are on the hunt for an experienced and skilled Social Worker to join our dyn... JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are on the hunt for an experienced and skilled Social Worker to join our dynamic Assessment Team in the vibrant town of Bedford. Our organisation is known for its inclusive work environment and commitment to professional development, offering you the chance to truly make a difference in the lives of children and families within the community. This full-time, permanent position offers not only job security but also the opportunity to thrive in a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure. Perks and benefits: - Permanent position: Enjoy the stability and peace of mind that comes with a permanent role in a respected organisation. - Full-time hours: Dive deep into your passion with a full-time commitment that allows you to really engage with your caseload. - Continuous professional development: We offer ongoing training and support to help you grow and expand your skills. - Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working options that help you maintain a healthy work-life harmony. - Collaborative team environment: Be part of a supportive team where your ideas and input are valued. What you will do: - Undertake child and family assessments in line with the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance, and local safeguarding procedures. - Analyse information to identify risk, resilience, strengths, and support needs of children and families. - Develop clear, outcome-focused plans that ensure the safety and welfare of children. - Collaborate with children, young people, families, and other professionals to implement a holistic approach. - Prepare detailed reports for child protection conferences, Looked After Child reviews, court proceedings, and other statutory meetings. - Manage a diverse and complex caseload within statutory timescales, ensuring swift and effective interventions. - Participate in duty systems, addressing new referrals and concerns with promptness and care. - Ensure all case recordings, assessments, and plans meet high standards and adhere to local authority policies and procedures. - Contribute to the Team’s growth by sharing your expertise with colleagues and mentoring newly qualified staff. - Stay informed on the latest legislation, guidance, research, and best practices in children’s social care.Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from any experienced Social Work candidate with experience as a Newly Qualified, Social Worker, Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, Head of Service or Director.Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work applicants who meet these requirements for this Permanent Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.Located in the heart of Bedford, this role is perfect for those looking to live and work in an area known for its rich history, diverse culture, and friendly community spirit. With excellent transport links and a wealth of amenities, Bedford offers an inspiring backdrop for your career as a Social Worker. Join us and become part of a team that truly values its members and the communities it serves. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Social Worker – Family Support Team Location: Bedford, UK Contract: Permanent,... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Social Worker – Family Support Team Location: Bedford, UK Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £52,476 – £55,693 per annum Role Overview Are you ready to take your social work career to the next level? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the Family Support Team in Bedford. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a diverse and supportive community, making a real impact on the lives of children, young people, and their families. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, professional development, and a range of excellent benefits. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload independently, supported by regular supervision. Conduct detailed assessments in line with statutory, legal, and procedural frameworks. Plan, implement, and review outcome-focused interventions that promote sustainable change. Produce clear, evidence-based reports and maintain accurate, confidential records. Engage effectively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver tailored support. Contribute to safeguarding practices, risk management, and family planning meetings. Promote and uphold equality, diversity, and human rights principles in practice. Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker with HCPC/Social Work England registration. Completion of an accredited social work programme. In-depth knowledge of children’s social care legislation, safeguarding protocols, and family support practices. Proven ability to manage complex workloads and deliver quality interventions. Excellent communication and collaborative working skills. Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice. Benefits Package Competitive salary with annual increments up to the top of the pay scale. Generous annual leave starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays). Occupational sick pay: up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years’ service. Contributory pension scheme based on final salary. Flexible working hours and a Flexi-time Scheme. Relocation assistance (subject to eligibility). Employee wellbeing support: access to a confidential counselling and welfare service. Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Additional perks such as Cycle to Work Scheme, rail season ticket loans, and discounted parking. Why Bedford? Bedford offers a high quality of life, combining rich heritage, green open spaces, and excellent schools. Its central location ensures easy access to London and surrounding counties, making it a fantastic place for professionals and families alike. About Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is an award-winning and highly trusted agency with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot. We are committed to placing skilled professionals in roles that match their experience and ambitions, providing outstanding support every step of the way. Apply now to be part of a passionate team making a lasting impact in Bedford's children and families services.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Experienced Social Worker within the 16+ Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £38,553 per annumMain duties: Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy and guidance.Assess family functioning, providing help and support, when relationship breakdown threatens to impair the health or wellbeing of children at risk of abuse or neglect.Work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with other professionals, internally and externally to help children, young people and families improve and gain control of their lives when safety or ability to participate in their community is restricted.Carry out an assessment or enquiry and plan responses to safeguard a child from abuse, neglect or exploitation, building effective relationships with children, adults and families as appropriate, including intervention when information or circumstances suggest there may be a need to remove a child from their parents or carers.Arrange appropriate alternative care (including, where appropriate a permanent home) in collaboration with children, young people and their parents/carers where the parents/carers cannot care for them.Accountable for making recommendations about whether a case has reached the threshold for statutory intervention.Promoting autonomy and development with individuals who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, for example, working with people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or diminished capacity.Maintain up to date, accurate and high quality records of activity on cases. Participate in a range of planning and decision making forums including case discussions, Strategy Meetings, Legal Planning meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Statutory Reviews. Act as Practice Educators for social work qualifying course students on practice placements (as appropriate) or Assessor for Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their ASYE.Working with communities, families and individuals to maximise or promote their personal strengths, social networks and resources.Hold a caseload of a level of complexity and provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to social care staff, students and newly qualified social workers, as and when required.Contribute to development of organisational capability by taking ownership of your own training and development, including identifying and taking part in training and development activity and responding to feedback on performance.Work as part of project or process teams as required under the new operating model, ensuring excellent cross functional output. Requirements of this Experienced Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Experienced Social Worker is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £37,890 per annum. Main duties: Work within the values of the Department as expressed within the Care Act and ‘Putting People First’, promoting autonomy independence, choice, and wellbeing.Manage a workload independently, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties, exercising higher judgements and a degree of autonomy in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty, and challenge, reflecting on first year in practice anticipating issues which may develop.Accept responsibility and work with individuals facing complex social and family crisis, undertake a range of assessment and safeguard enquiries relating to vulnerable adults; making recommendations and decisions in carrying out actions relating to the liberty or safety of users, following best interests decisions, and where necessary in emergency situations, using the experience of line management and other experienced level social work practitioners.Work in collaboration with service users to assess their needs and produce a statement of identified needs, agreed with, or shared with users.Identify with service users a range of options available to meet the needs identified in line with the principles of Personalization/Self Directed Support.Assist in deciding which of the range of options will be offered to the service user and to carry out necessary tasks to implement planned action.Act as the named person for the service user to contact within the Department.Be responsible for coordinating an agreed care plan and, where appropriate, to implement and evaluate agreed action, including direct work with some users.Work in collaboration with staff from other agencies, such as Health, Education, Police, as well as service providers form within the Department or from the Private or Voluntary Sector.Maintain appropriate and up to date records on work undertaken in accordance with the Departmental policy and to adhere to confidentiality and Data Protection, policy and procedures.Attend case conferences and meetings as requested and produce reports as necessary.Work as a member of a multi-agency team where required, undertaking duties agreed with the Team Manager/Line Manager.Meet the requirements of Professional Capabilities Framework, Social Worker level, and of registration with the HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Leaving Care Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £49,890 per annum. Main duties: To work within the values of the Department as expressed within the Care Act and ‘Putting People First’, promoting autonomy independence, choice and wellbeing.To manage a workload independently, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties, exercising higher judgements and a degree of autonomy in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, reflecting on first year in practice anticipating issues which may develop.To accept responsibility and work with individuals facing complex social and family crisis, undertake a range of assessments and safeguarding enquiries relating to vulnerable adults; making recommendations and decisions in carrying out actions relating to the liberty or safety of users, following best interests decisions, and where necessary in emergency situations, using the experience of line management and other experienced level social work practitioners.To work in collaboration with service users to assess their needs and produce a statement of identified needs, agreed with or shared with users.To identify with service users a range of options available to meet identified in line with the principles of Personalization/Self Directed Support.To assist in deciding which of the range of options will be offered to the service user and to carry out necessary tasks to implement planned action.To be responsible for coordinating an agreed care plan and, where appropriate, to implement and evaluate agreed action, including direct work with some users.To work in collaboration with staff from other agencies, such as Health, Education, Police, as well as service providers from within the Department or from the Private or Voluntary Sector.To maintain appropriate and up to date records on work undertaken in accordance with the Departmental policy and to adhere to confidentiality and Data Protection, policy and procedures.To attend case conferences and meetings as requested and produce reports as necessary.To work as a member of a multi-agency team where required, undertaking duties agreed with the Team Manager/Line Manager.To meet the requirements of Professional Capabilities Framework, Social Worker Level, and of registration with the HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development.To be responsible for carrying out, and compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, as it applies to self, other staff and users.To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Advanced Social Worker Practitioner – Assessment Team Location: Caul... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Advanced Social Worker Practitioner – Assessment Team Location: Cauldwell Street, Bedford, UK Type: Full-Time, PermanentJob Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Advanced Social Worker Practitioner to join our innovative Assessment Team in Cauldwell Street, Bedford. This is a chance to take your career to the next level within a supportive and forward-thinking environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.Key Responsibilities • Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to ensure the best possible outcomes • Develop and implement effective, tailored intervention plans for each case • Collaborate with education professionals, health specialists, and community partners to provide holistic support • Stay informed of relevant legislation, policy changes, and best practices in social work • Mentor and support less experienced team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional growthRequirements • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England • Proven experience in children and families social work, particularly in assessment teams • Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory processes • Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills • Ability to manage a complex caseload while maintaining high standards of care and accuracyPerks and Benefits • Generous holiday allowance to support a healthy work-life balance • Comprehensive pension scheme to plan for your long-term financial security • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities • Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progressionAbout Bedford Located in the heart of Bedfordshire, Cauldwell Street offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and community spirit. With its picturesque parks, vibrant market, and excellent transport connections, Bedford provides an outstanding quality of life both professionally and personally.About Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We specialise in connecting skilled professionals with rewarding roles that match their expertise, offering competitive pay rates and outstanding support throughout your career journey.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our Safeguarding T... JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our Safeguarding Team as a Social Worker, based in the vibrant town of Bedford, UK. If you are looking for a permanent, full-time role in a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Our team is known for their collaborative spirit and commitment to professional development, making it an ideal place for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fulfilling work setting.Perks and benefits: Permanent role: Enjoy the security and stability of a long-term career with us.Professional development: Access ongoing training opportunities to further your skills and career growth.Flexible working arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexibility to suit your needs.Supportive environment: Work within a collaborative team where your contributions are valued.Health and well-being: Benefit from resources and programmes designed to support your overall well-being. What you will do: Conduct thorough assessments of individuals and families to identify their needs and develop appropriate safeguarding plans.Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.Manage a diverse caseload, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all interventions and meetings.Provide guidance and support to individuals and families, ensuring they have access to necessary services and resources.Engage in regular supervision and training to maintain best practice standards and stay updated on relevant legislation. Bedford is an exceptional place to live and work, offering a mix of historical charm and modern amenities. With its rich cultural scene, excellent transport links, and vibrant community, you will find yourself in a location that perfectly balances work and leisure. Join us in Bedford and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the world of social work and safeguarding. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Permanence Team to work full time based in Bedford. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £50,553 per annum. Main duties: 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 other 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 sufficient, 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 leading role in practice development within the team, through mentoring and modelling good practice in assessment, interventions and inter-professional and inter-agency work.Meet the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework, Experienced Social Worker level, and of registration with the HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A Social Work Degree or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Social Work England registered.Good written and Verbal communication skills.Good timekeeping skills. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20240830-3118bf5cExciting opportunity for a Band 7 Radiographer with MRI specialisation in Bedfo... JOB-20240830-3118bf5cExciting opportunity for a Band 7 Radiographer with MRI specialisation in Bedford, UK. Earn up to £31 per hour with this hourly pay role. This is a full-time, ongoing contract that promises growth and adventure in your radiography career.Perks and benefits:- Superb pay rate of up to £31 per hour, ensuring you are compensated well for your expertise and hard work.- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle and personal commitments, offering the perfect work-life balance.- Opportunity to expand your professional network and gain diverse experiences in different settings.- Access to continuous professional development to keep you updated with the latest in radiography and healthcare technology.- Being part of a dynamic team in a supportive environment where your skills and ideas are valued.What you will do:- Conduct MRI scans, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret scan results accurately and efficiently.- Maintain and operate MRI equipment, ensuring functionality and adherence to safety standards.- Participate in quality assurance and control programmes to maintain the highest standard of imaging.- Deliver excellent patient care and service, providing guidance and support to patients before, during, and after scans.Requirements of the Radiographer:- A degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography.- Recent experience working in the UK as a Radiographer.- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).Bedford is a picturesque town rich in culture and history, offering a serene lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. With beautiful parks, diverse dining options, and excellent schools, it is a delightful place to live, work, and explore. Join us in Bedford and let your radiography career flourish.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. 

JOB-20240830-9051a9aaBand 6/7 Community Stroke Speech and Language Therapist Role in Bedfordshire A... JOB-20240830-9051a9aaBand 6/7 Community Stroke Speech and Language Therapist Role in Bedfordshire Are you ready for an exhilarating opportunity in healthcare? We are thrilled to present a full-time locum position for a Band 6/7 Community Stroke Speech and Language Therapist in the beautiful region of Bedford, UK. With an impressive hourly rate of £30, this ongoing role promises both professional satisfaction and personal growth.Dive into the Locum Benefits: Working as a locum provides the perfect blend of flexibility and variety, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life with ease. Enjoy the chance to pick and choose assignments that suit your schedule. You will also gain exposure to different healthcare settings and build a diverse portfolio of experiences that will enrich your career. What you will do: Provide expert speech and language therapy to stroke patients in various community settings across Bedfordshire.Design and implement targeted therapy programs to aid recovery and improve communication skills.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and support for patients.Conduct thorough assessments and maintain accurate patient records for ongoing treatment planning.Educate patients and their families on strategies to manage speech and language difficulties effectively.Must be a car driver for travel between community sites. Requirements: Must be HCPC registered with a minimum of 2 years of experience in community stroke therapy.A valid driving licence is preferable to facilitate travel within the community. Perks and Benefits: Full-Time Locum: Embrace the freedom and flexibility that comes with locum work while still enjoying full-time hours.Exposure and Experience: Work across multiple sites, honing your skills and gaining diverse experience in stroke therapy.Professional Growth: Enjoy learning opportunities that will keep you at the cutting edge of speech and language therapy.Community Impact: Make a real difference in patients’ lives and see the tangible results of your work within the community. Why Bedford: Choose to live and work in Bedford, a place that combines the charm of rural England with modern city perks. Experience the rich cultural heritage, scenic parks, and vibrant communities. Whether you’re strolling along the river Great Ouse or exploring the historic architecture, Bedford offers a captivating way of life. Apply today for this rewarding Band 6/7 Community Stroke Speech and Language Therapist role and make your next adventure in Bedford a reality! Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer –... Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employedIs it Time to Use Your Psychology Skills Differently?Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.If you have experience as a Psychologist, supporting children or young people through emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, understanding, and the belief that life can get better.As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust, resilience, and independence.This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdaysUp to 28 days respite each yearSpecialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional developmentClinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours supportPeer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation modelMembership of The Fostering NetworkBe part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers Could This Be You?We are looking for individuals or couples who: Live in Bedford or the surrounding areaCan offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young personHave experience supporting children or young people with emotional, behavioural, or psychological needsAre resilient, nurturing, and open to learningCan provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child’s needs. Please note – fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.Is it Time for a Change?This is your opportunity to use your psychology skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.