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Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, part-time
£38,504 - £40,419 per annum

 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 Senior Social Worker within the CIC Court Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £46.419per annum. Main duties: Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required.Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies. Requirements of the Senior Social Worker role: CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work of equivalent professional qualification.Management qualification at least at Level 4.At least 1 years’ experience of supervising professional staff.Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.Ability to travel independently to all required areas by the job’s responsibilities. Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Harry Smy; 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.

created 3 days ago
updated 3 days ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, part-time
£38,504 - £40,419 per annum

JOB-20241107-791d94 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new pe... JOB-20241107-791d94 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team to work part time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £46.419 per annum. Main duties: Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.Take the professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required.Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies. Requirements of the Senior Social Worker role: CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work of equivalent professional qualification.Management qualification at least at Level 4.At least 1 years’ experience of supervising professional staff.Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.Ability to travel independently to all required areas by the job’s responsibilities. Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Harry Smy; 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.

created 6 days ago
updated 3 days ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, full-time
£50,573 - £55,519 per annum

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 Team Manager within the MASH Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £55,519 per annum. Main duties: Provide leadership and professional support to colleagues and other professionals in situations of high complexity.Apply extensive knowledge of practice, theory and legislation to enhance practice, procedures and policies, promote innovation, and introduce new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.Make use of sophisticated, critical reasoning and both model and facilitate reflective and evidence-informed practice.Support and encourage professional decision-making in others, to enable assessment procedures to be used discerningly in response to the presenting needs.Maintain and provide expertise in specialist assessment and intervention and support others to develop these skills.Model the effective assessment and management of risk in complex situations, across a range of situations, including positive risk taking situations.Provide professional leadership on safeguarding issues in collaboration with other senior members of the team.Provide support to resolve concerns about practice.Manage a defined team or area providing clear organisation, direction and development.Provide professional support, advice and/or supervision.Monitor and support the performance management and development of team members using a coaching approach, to support individual development and ensure that individual contributions are maximised.Promote positive working relationships in and across teams and with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations, using strategies for collaboration and arbitration.Contribute to and provide professional leadership of organisational change and development and address performance management issues that arise.When required, monitor, analyse and mange delegated budgets, funding and resources in accordance with council policies and procedures, or have indirect influence on wider service budget. Requirements of this Team Manager job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered.Experience within Adult Social Work. Contact: This Team Manager job is advertised by Harry Smy; 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  

created 4 days ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, full-time
£40,369 - £43,686 per annum

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 in Care Court Team to work Full Time based in Northamptonshire.The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £43,686 per annum. Main duties: Carry out initial, core and other specialised assessments as per national guidelines and within prescribed timescales in order to formulate support plans for service users and co-ordinate their implementation or refer the case to the appropriate service area for support to child/family.Manage cases varying in complexity, organise packages of support to service users, assess levels of risk to their health and wellbeing and, in conjunction with them and their families/carers, monitor and review their situations so that support can be adjusted as appropriate to their needs.Work directly with family members providing advice and guidance. Work to empower service users, promote their participation in planning and evaluation of service to increase their levels of self-sufficiency, competence and to facilitate independence from social service assistance.Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary teams and meetings, planning reviews with colleagues and relevant professional staff to assist and analyse the needs of service users and to plan care programmes in accordance with those needs.Ensure all information and reports relevant to work carried out is recorded, updated and completed in an efficient and timely manner and according to Directorate/legislative policies and procedures so that decisions made and acted upon are fully evidenced and provide sufficiently for audit, court or any other legitimate purpose.Give written/verbal evidence in court/adoption/fostering panels when required to do so, carry out all necessary planning and assessments related to proceedings in conjunction with relevant professionals, and provide and deliver evidence to support decisions and recommendations made by social services to safeguard children at risk.Implement actions agreed by the courts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users within the specified timeframe.Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safe and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department.Carry out any duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; 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.

created 4 days ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
contract, full-time
£34 per hour

JOB-20240819-db742659Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transf... JOB-20240819-db742659Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.Location: NorthamptonTeam/Specialism: Community TeamPay Rate: £34 per hour (assignment rate)Contract: Locum, 3-MonthsHours: Full-time Why work with us? Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend with social work experience and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many social work friends you can refer.Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Requirements of the Social Worker: Degree or equivalent in social workCurrent Social Work England registrationSignificant frontline experience in Adults Services within the UK Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Rihana Chowdhury. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.Reasonable Adjustments:At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments 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.Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!

created 5 days ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, part-time
£34,155 - £37,237 per annum

JOB-20241107-791d94Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new per... JOB-20241107-791d94Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the CIC Separated Children’s Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire.   The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,237 per annum. Main 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 or circumstances suggest there may be a need to remove a child from their parents or carers.Arrange appropriate alternative care (including, where the 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 project or process teams as required under the new operating model, ensuring excellent cross functional output. Requirements of the Social Worker: CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work of equivalent professional qualification.Management qualification at least at Level 4.At least 1 years’ experience of supervising professional staff.Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.Ability to travel independently to all required areas by the job’s responsibilities. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; 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.

created 6 days ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, full-time
£33,568 - £36,597 per annum

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Social Worker within Support & Safeguarding Children's Services Team in Nor... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Social Worker within Support & Safeguarding Children's Services Team in Northampton UK earning £33568 to £36597 plus £6000 Welcome Bonus Annually Do you have the drive and expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? Become part of our dynamic Support and Safeguarding Children's Services Team in vibrant Northampton. We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our 14 specialist safeguarding teams. Our teams, supported by Team Managers and Advanced Practitioners, are dedicated to creative problem solving and keeping families together. With a focus on excellence in practice and a Signs of Safety approach, we offer an environment where professional growth and innovative thinking are not just encouraged but expected. This is an exciting full time opportunity to advance your career while truly impacting the community. Perks and benefits:- We value our team members and provide an enticing array of benefits to support both personal and professional well-being. - Alongside a highly competitive salary and a generous £6000 welcome bonus, you will benefit from flexible working practices including home working and job share options, ensuring you achieve the work-life balance you desire. - Receive support for Social Work England registration costs and enjoy monthly high-quality supervision to bolster your development. - Take advantage of up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, which increases with service, alongside the chance to purchase additional holiday. - Our subsidised local authority pension scheme, employee discount schemes, and up to £8000 relocation allowance further enrich your package. - Expect professional growth through our onsite academy and Signs of Safety training, while making use of heavily subsidised city centre parking and regular engagement opportunities with our CEO—all designed to keep you inspired and engaged. What you will do:- Manage a diverse and complex caseload effectively, ensuring delivery of purposeful and impactful social care. - Conduct detailed assessments and analyses, applying a high standard of professional judgement and meeting the required standards. - Collaborate and communicate effectively with children and families to develop and implement safety and support plans. - Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams including schools, healthcare providers, and law enforcement agencies. - Stay informed and adaptable to current best practices to contribute positively to ongoing service improvement initiatives. - Utilise the Signs of Safety framework to embed a culture of excellence, providing guidance and support as required. About us:The Children's Trust, since its inception in November 2020, has remained at the forefront of service delivery for children’s social care under the governance of the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. As a body that is operationally independent yet wholly funded and owned by the councils, we operate with agility, creativity, and a commitment to pioneering new methods of social work. Support and personal development are central to our ethos, empowering you to flourish in a professional environment that is as supportive as it is innovative.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.Northampton offers a rich blend of history and modern living, providing an inspiring backdrop for both work and leisure. With excellent transport links and a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities, Northampton is not just a great place to work but a fantastic place to call home. Join us and play an essential role in shaping a brighter future for our community's children and families. 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.

created 6 days ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, full-time
£62,000 per annum

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 Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker 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 Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker, helping children and families navigate challenges, provide guidance, or manage safeguarding concerns, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, empathy, 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 family-related challengesAre 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 Family Support Worker 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.

created 1 week ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, part-time
£39,178 - £41,126 per annum

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 Senior Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £41,126 per annum. Main duties: Take responsible for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk. Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.Share and present professional knowledge and expertise to colleagues within the team and with other partners.Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required.Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Senior 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.

created 1 week ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, full-time
£44,658 - £46,704 per annum

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 Social Worker/MASH Decision Maker within the MASH Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire.The salary for this Senior Social Worker/MASH Decision Maker job is up to £46,704 per annum, not including a £4,000 welcome bonus. Main duties: Have direct accountability for making decisions on children’s cases referred to the MASH and determine actions required and apply appropriate thresholds for statutory intervention to ensure that children are safeguarded within agreed Working Together timescales.Deliver professional leadership for staff within a Service Team, organise and delegate the workload of MASHOs providing induction, line management, professional development and daily operational supervision of support staff, in situations of high complexity ensuring a high standard of service delivery.To ensure that equal opportunities and health and safety policies are fully integrated into the daily working of the team.To improve the quality of casework by undertaking case file audits and ensuring learning from audit activity and formal observations of daily practice is implemented into social work practice.To provide the Team Manager with accurate information and assist the Team Manager with establishing, maintaining and utilising information systems to ensure best practice as part of a robust quality assurance system and to inform performance and budget management of the team and organisation.Working within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency context, to develop effective working partnerships with other agencies and service involved to ensure that positive outcomes are achieve in all key areas of service user’s lives.Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department. To demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker/MASH Decision Maker job: Degree or equivalent in Social Work.Registered as Social Worker.Understanding of the SW legislation. Contact: This Senior Social Worker/MASH Decision Maker 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.

created 1 week ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, part-time
£34,155 - £37,237 per annum

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 in Care North Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £37,237 per annum. Main duties: Holds and manages a varied caseload reflecting the function of the team in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.Identifies and assesses levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services children at risk, in need and/or looked after.Maintains an up-to-date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases.Assesses and analysis need, contributing to and implementing plans and reviewing progress against identified outcomes ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.Ensures that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.Work co-operatively with colleagues and in partnership across agency boundaries.Attends a range of meetings including child protection case conferences meetings and court hearings to represent the local authority.Undertakes direct work with children, young people and their families in line with agreed care plans.Carries out all work within equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory frameworks.Carries out statutory obligations in accordance with departmental policy and practice.Keeps up to date and act in accordance with current legislation and departmental practice and initiatives.Develops/maintains good working relationships with other professionals in all agencies.Maintains accurate, up to date, and relevant case recordings and any other records as specified in departmental guidance and procedures and utilising tools such as the Children Case Management system as appropriate.Maintains regular supervision through frequent meetings and briefings in line with the Department’s supervision policy. Contribute to the development of other workers sharing knowledge and skills as appropriate.Reports changes to risk levels, care plans or children’s circumstances to their supervisor on a regular basis or immediately as required.Seeks advice on appropriate action, developing new risk assessments and care plans as guided by their supervisor.Contributes through team meetings and organisational events to the development of the service.Maintains and develops up to date knowledge and relevant skills through continued learning.Ensures that expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded, in accordance with departmental procedures. 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.

created 1 week ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, full-time
£37,884 - £41,120 per annum

JOB-20240819-db742659Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a Tr... JOB-20240819-db742659Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000+ reviews has an exciting Permanent opportunity available for an experienced Social Worker to join a well-established Children’s service based in Northampton.Team/Specialism: Duty and AssessmentSalary: £37,884.00 - £41,120.00 per annumContract: PermanentBenefits of the role: Highly competitive salaries£6,000 Welcome bonusRetention bonusSocial Work England registration costsFlexible working practices, including home working, flexi time and job shareThe opportunity to personally contribute to improving the serviceMonthly high-quality supervisionUp to 27 day’s annual leave plus bank holidays (with service rises to 32 days plus bank holidays)Opportunity to buy back up to 5 weeks of additional holiday each yearSubsidised local authority Pension SchemeAdditional 12 weeks of maternity leave at 50%Employee discount schemesUp to £8,000 relocation allowanceSigns of Safety trainingAn onsite academy delivering a variety of learning & development opportunitiesHeavily subsidised city centre parkingRegular engagement opportunities with the CEO Requirements of the Social Worker: Degree or equivalent in social workCurrent Social Work England registrationSignificant frontline experience in Children’s Services Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Aex 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.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.

created 1 week ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, full-time
£49,582 - £54,430 per annum

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 Peripatetic Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £54,430 per annum. Main duties: To provide an effective child centred service, which complies with legal, regulatory and statutory guidance, and leads to improved outcomes for children.To ensure the promotion and safeguarding of children and young people’s welfare is cornerstone of service delivery, taking responsibility for the implementation of legislation, policies and procedures within the team/centre/designated specialism.To be responsible for overseeing the social work practices within the team through reflective supervision, regular evidence based auditing and feedback this setting standards of service.To take responsibility for a team in excess of Social Workers, ensuring high quality and regular supervision and effective performance management systems are in place.To work with staff to manage and allocate cases ensuring that children, young people, carers and families receive first class specialist assessments and timely support to meet their needs.To develop collaborative working relationships with relevant services and provide local leadership which contributes to effective partnership working.To provide operational leadership, vision and direction by delivering service improvement within a social care service or disabled children’s or fostering and adoption service.The Team Manager will be responsible for a team of staff consisting of 7; formed of social workers, senior social workers, senior practitioner and social work support staff.To be accountable for ensuring the team achieves its operational plan; by promoting an appropriate culture, empowering others and setting and maintaining high and measurable standards of practice. Requirements of this Team Manager job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Team Manager 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.

created 1 week ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, full-time
£39,384 - £42,620 per annum

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 Northamptonshire.The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £42,620 per annum. Main duties: Carry out initial, Core and other specialised assessments as per national guidelines and within prescribed timescales in order to formulate support plans for service users and co-ordinate their implementation or refer the case to the appropriate service area for support to child/family.Manage cases varying in complexity, organise packages of support to service users, assess levels of risk to their health and wellbeing and, in conjunction with them and their families/carers, monitor and review their situations so that support can be adjusted as appropriate to their needs.Work directly with family members providing advice and guidance. Work to empower service users, promote their participation in planning and evaluation of services to increase their levels of self-sufficiency, competence and to facilitate independence from social service assistance.Liaise with and take a professional lead in involving appropriate staff and agencies and cases and arrange for contact as necessary to meet the needs of service users and within the remit of the County Council. Take initiative in establishing resource, for instance, group work programmes and specialist counselling to meet the needs of service users.Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary teams and meetings, planning reviews with colleagues and relevant professional staff to assist and analyse the needs of service users and to plan care programmes in accordance with those needs.Ensure all information and reports relevant to work carried out is recorded, updated and completed in an efficient and timely manner and according to Directorate/legislative policies and procedures so that decisions made and acted upon are fully evidenced and provide sufficiently for audit, court or any other legitimate purpose.Give written/verbal evidence in court/adoption/fostering panels when required to do so, carry out all necessary planning and assessments related to proceedings in conjunction with relevant professionals, and provide and deliver evidence to support decisions and recommendations made by social services to safeguard children at risk.Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department.Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. 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.

created 1 week ago
Northampton , Northamptonshire
permanent, full-time
£124,518 per annum

JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are seeking an innovative and skilled Senior Social Worker to lead our dynam... JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are seeking an innovative and skilled Senior Social Worker to lead our dynamic Children, Fostering & Adoption team in Northampton. This role offers you a permanent, full-time position with an annual salary of £124,518. Join an organisation that values progressive practices and is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children and families. With our focused approach, you will work in a supportive environment that encourages growth, creativity, and impactful change. Perks and benefits:- Permanent position offering stability and career growth. - Full-time role providing ample opportunity to immerse yourself in meaningful work. - Professional development programs to enhance your skills and career progression. - Work-life balance initiatives, including flexible working arrangements. - A supportive team environment that values collaboration and innovation. What you will do:- Manage a complex caseload independently while ensuring all interventions prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people. - Conduct comprehensive family assessments with a focus on social needs and potential risks, particularly regarding parental capacity and change. - Directly engage with children, young people, and families, applying Signs of Safety methodology to foster collaborative solutions. - Navigate legal frameworks and the family and youth justice systems to safeguard children and support families effectively. - Develop child-centred plans, working in unison with multi-agency partners to meet the needs and address risks for each child. - Mentor junior staff, offering shadowing and work experience opportunities, as well as contributing to team champion roles. - Contribute to planning and reviewing cases of children in care, ensuring the best outcomes in fostering and adoption arrangements. - Maintain detailed case notes, write reports, and present evidence in court as required, ensuring all documentation is thorough and professional. This role requires a degree in Social Work and registration with the Health and Care Professions Care Council. You should possess extensive post-qualification experience in children and families' social work. Strong communication, report writing, and evaluative skills are essential, as is the ability to work across a large geographical area.Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Northampton is not just a fantastic place to work but also to live. With its rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and beautiful parks, it offers an excellent quality of life for both singles and families. Joining our team means becoming part of a community dedicated to making a positive impact while enjoying everything this charming town has to offer.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.

created 1 week ago