JOB-20240819-db742659Job TitleBest Interests Assessor - Social ServiceLocationChatham, Kent, UKSalar... JOB-20240819-db742659Job TitleBest Interests Assessor - Social ServiceLocationChatham, Kent, UKSalary£38.00 HourlyContract TypeOngoing, Full Time/Part TimeJob OverviewAre you ready for an exciting opportunity as a Best Interests Assessor in the dynamic field of social services? Located in the heart of Chatham, Kent, this role offers a chance to work in a vibrant area while earning a competitive £38.00 hourly rate. Enjoy the flexibility of full-time or part-time work, catering to your lifestyle.Perks and Benefits Full Time/Part Time: Whether you're seeking full-time hours or prefer part-time flexibility, this role can adapt to suit your needs. Work-life balance: Enjoy a great balance between your professional and personal life with the adaptable scheduling options available. Professional development: Gain valuable experience and knowledge, enhancing your career in social services. Collaborative environment: Engage with a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovative approaches. Community connections: Establish close links with local communities and partners as part of our innovative locality-based service. What You Will Do Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the best interests of individuals within social services. Engage with local communities to promote a strengths-based, person-centred approach. Work closely with partners to achieve high-quality outcomes and ensure best value in care packages. Support individuals to aspire, enhance their independence, and maximise autonomy by offering person-centric care solutions. Regularly review and update care packages for efficacy and cost-effectiveness, ensuring positive outcomes. Who We Are Looking ForWe are seeking individuals committed to delivering a high-quality service, embracing the challenge of reviewing care packages to ensure they are both value-driven and outcome-focused. Your practice will focus on quality and achieving the best possible results for those in need. Join us in promoting individual aspirations, enhancing well-being, and supporting people in living life on their terms.Why Chatham, Kent?Discover Chatham, Kent, a place where history meets modern living, offering a mix of cultural attractions, scenic beauty, and a true sense of community. With convenient transport links and a vibrant local scene, there's no better place to build a career and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Come be a part of this wonderful region and make a real difference in social services today!Working with Sanctuary PersonnelSanctuary 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.Best Interests Assessors passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred social services are encouraged to apply now and join a supportive team making a real difference in Chatham, Kent.
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JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker within the Targeted Review Team in Medway UK is needed for an ong... JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker within the Targeted Review Team in Medway UK is needed for an ongoing locum position, offering a competitive hourly salary of £38. This exciting opportunity welcomes both full time and part time candidates to step into a dynamic environment where each day brings new challenges and rewards. If you enjoy the thrill of reviewing care packages to deliver high-quality services and optimise outcomes, this role is perfect for you. Join us in Medway, where the community is vibrant, and your skills as a Social Worker will truly shine.Perks and benefits: Enjoy the flexibility and freedom that comes with an hourly salary. This financial benefit allows you to maximise your earnings and manage your work-life balance efficiently.Embrace the opportunity to expand your professional network with diverse locum work experiences.Enhance your skills with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.Experience a supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and personal growth.Take advantage of the beautiful Medway location, offering easy access to local amenities, cultural events, and stunning natural landscapes. What you will do: Conduct comprehensive reviews of care packages to deliver efficient and effective services.Collaborate with local communities and partners to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.Apply a strengths-based, person-centred approach to enhance independence and well-being.Promote individual aspirations by supporting clients to live autonomously and pursue their goals.Establish and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders to support positive outcomes.Work collaboratively in a team committed to delivering high-quality, innovative services. We seek individuals committed to delivering top-notch services and who relish the challenge of ensuring care packages boast the best value and impact. Embrace the opportunity to work within an innovative, locality-based service model that enhances our connection with local communities and partners. Your role will focus on quality practice, fostering independence and supporting clients to live life as they choose. Specialist review experience is essential, which ensures you hit the ground running with confidence and expertise. Medway is not just a place to work; it's a community where you can thrive. With top-tier schools, rich cultural heritage, and a beautiful riverside setting, Medway offers a perfect blend of professional and personal satisfaction. Join us in transforming lives within a region where your expertise as a Social Worker will make a tangible difference. 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-20240830-393893bcLocum Educational Psychologist Location: Chatham, Kent, UK Salary: £650.00 Dail... JOB-20240830-393893bcLocum Educational Psychologist Location: Chatham, Kent, UK Salary: £650.00 Daily Contract: Ongoing, Full Time/Part TimeAn exciting locum opportunity has arisen for an Educational Psychologist in Chatham, Kent. This role offers a competitive daily rate of £650.00 and the flexibility to work full-time or part-time, giving you the freedom to balance professional commitments with personal priorities. You will provide specialist psychological assessment, advice, and intervention to support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children and young people, working collaboratively with schools, families, and other professionals.Perks and benefits Flexible Hours: Full-time or part-time options to suit your work-life balance. Competitive Daily Rate: Maximise your earnings with a rewarding £650.00 per day. Professional Development: Access training and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals sharing insights and strategies. Supportive Community: Engage with schools and families committed to positive educational outcomes. What you will do Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments covering educational, social, and emotional domains. Identify barriers to learning and development, including special educational needs and mental health concerns. Provide expert advice and recommendations for personalised interventions. Design and deliver interventions targeting emotional wellbeing, behaviour support, and learning development. Collaborate with schools, local authorities, health services, and social care to support educational outcomes. Deliver training and workshops for teachers, support staff, and parents to promote inclusive strategies. Maintain accurate and confidential case records, ensuring compliance with professional standards and guidance. Purpose of the Role To provide specialist psychological assessment, advice, and intervention that supports children and young people’s learning, development, and wellbeing. Working in partnership with schools, families, and other professionals, the Educational Psychologist promotes positive educational outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and inclusion for children and young people.Living and working in Chatham Chatham, in the picturesque county of Kent, offers a vibrant community with excellent transport links, beautiful landscapes, and a rich maritime history. This location combines the charm of the countryside with the convenience of city life, providing an excellent environment for both work and leisure.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 numerous industry awards, we are committed to securing competitive rates and 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 an Experienced Social Worker within the 16+ Leaving Care Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £53,385 per annum. Main duties: Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessment, SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e Looked After Children Reviews, Permanency Planning Meetings, Legal Planning Meetings and Care Proceedings as necessary to the required standard and within prescribed timescales.Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carers.Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.Regularly review the progress and implementation of children’s care plans and update these based on new assessments or significant changes in the child’s circumstances.Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on and identify any areas of learning.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of Experienced Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Experienced Social Worker job 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.
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position ava... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £48,196 per annum. Main duties: To assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.To contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.To work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post-qualification experience of the social workers).To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures in order to meet legislative responsibilities.To contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collation to Senior Management.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high-quality service delivery.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Social Worker: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Social Worker job 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/Experienced Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is up to £50,068 per annum. Main duties: Assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.To contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.To work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the Social Worker).To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.To contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collation to Senior Management.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of the Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job: 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 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.
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position av... Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the 16+ Care Leavers Service to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this Senior Practitioner job is up to £61,369 per annum. Main duties: Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high-quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.Provide expert advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.Participate in and promote effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary, in delivery services to children and young people. Support the transition of young people from care to independence as they move from the Child in Care teams to the 16+ Care Leavers Teams.Contribute to the learning and development of others either through supporting a newly qualified social worker, acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Looked After Children Reviews, Permanency Planning Meetings, Legal Planning Meetings and Care Proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.Participate in regular supervision to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. Provide Group Supervision sessions to Social Workers and Personal Advisors.Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to promote evidence informed practice and maintain the highest professional standards.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Senior Practitioner: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Senior Practitioner job 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 an Assistant Team Manager within the Fostering Support & Development Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this Assistant Team Manager job is up to £54,130 per annum. Main duties: To assist and support the Team Manager in leading, managing and coaching a team and in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high-quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, and living within their family if it is safe to do so. This post is non case holding.To improve outcomes for children by participating in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.Deputise for the Team Manager, supervise staff, and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.Line management responsibility for 3-4 social workers and to deliver high quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and supports the ongoing learning and development of the team. Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your managers behalf, for example performance clinic, when they are on leave.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager job: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Assistant Team Manager job 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... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Permanency Lead Team to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £58,934 per annum.Main duties: To ensure the provision of an efficient service to children and young people in need of protection and children and young people looked after by Medway Council.To ensure efficient and effective inter-agency working in respect of the child protection system and of services to children looked after.To constructively challenge actions and interventions that are not delivering the required outcomes for children and young people.To comply with statutory guidance by providing independent review of looked after children.To contribute to quality assurance measures and performance management systems to maintain and promote high practice standards.To chair complex case conferences/review meetings effectively, facilitating the full participation of professionals, parents and children and young people, and ensuring the views of children and young people are heard and given due attention.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the duty of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Senior Practitioner role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Substantial experience in health or social care. Contact:This Senior Practitioner job 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 Team Manager within the Assessment Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this Team Manager job is up to £64,198 per annum. Main duties: To lead, manage and coach a team of social workers that includes experienced staff and newly qualified workers, responsible for delivering and improving services for vulnerable children, young people and their families.To improve outcomes for children and young people by developing effective partnership working with other Council Services and partner agencies to ensure efficient delivery of the service.To contribute towards delivering the council’s vision for Children’s Social Care in order to ensure the objectives and priorities are realised.Lead, manage and motivate a staff team ensuring high quality supervision is completed regularly which includes case management oversight, timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement, and supports the ongoing learning and development of workers.Allocate cases within the statutory timescale ensuring assessments, statutory visits and planned reviews have clear objectives and outcomes in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.Effectively use available team performance data to monitor standards and performance and ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures.Contribute to the management of the staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Team Manager job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Team Manager job 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/Experienced Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment Team to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is up to £53,385 per annum. Main duties: To assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.To contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.To work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision.To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.To contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collation to Senior Management.To adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and Social Work England.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the duty of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker role 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 an Experienced Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £51,306 per annum. Main duties: Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children and young adults with disabilities receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to child and adult safeguarding and meaningful transition into young adulthood.Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with disabled children, young people and their families.Work directly with disabled children and young people to establish their lived experiences wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning.Provide duty cover, on a rota basis, to cover on issues arising and supporting the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub.To participate in one-on-one Performance Development Reviews and contribute to the identification of own and team development needs.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this role: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.Experience of community and/or group work.Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation. Contact: This Experienced Social Worker job 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 an Assistant Team Manager within the Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this Assistant Team Manager job is up to £54,130 per annum. Main duties: Line management responsibility for 3-4 Social Workers and to deliver high-quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and support the ongoing learning and development of the team.Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise for the Team Manager where necessary and as appropriate. You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your managers behalf, for example performance clinic, when they are on leave.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager job: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration.Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Assistant Team Manager job 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 Child Protection Conference Chair to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Child Protection Conference Chair job is up to £56,437per annum. Main duties: To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council’s Health & Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the duty of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime & disorder.At the discretion of the Health of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of The Child Protection Conference Chair Job. Degree or equivalent in Social Work.Current Social Work England Registration.Experience within Children’s/Adults Services.Full Drivers Licence and have use of a vehicle. Contact: This Child Protection Conference Chair 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 an Assistant Team Manager within the Children’s Social Work Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Assistant Team Manager job is up to £56,615 per annum. Main duties: Line management responsibility for 3-4 social workers and to deliver high quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and supports the ongoing learning and development of.Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.Keep up to date with the council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.Deputise for the Team Manager where necessary and as appropriate. You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your managers behalf, for example performance clinic, when they are on leave.To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.To work with colleagues, Team Managers, Service Managers, and the Head of Service to achieve service plan objectives/targets.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager role: A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stage 1 and 2) and/or Leadership Training for first line managers and/or postgraduate study. Extensive Experience Working in a Statutory Social Care Setting with children and their families. Contact:This Assistant Team Manager job 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.