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JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker – Fostering Supervising Team Location: Stoke on Trent,... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker – Fostering Supervising Team Location: Stoke on Trent, UK Salary: £33.30 Hourly Contract: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time AvailableSocial Worker required for an ongoing opportunity within the Fostering Supervising Team in Stoke on Trent. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team where you can make a real impact in the lives of children and foster carers. The role offers flexible working arrangements, with full-time and part-time options available, allowing you to balance your professional commitments with your lifestyle.Perks and benefits: Full Time / Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility of working hours that suit your lifestyle, whether you’re looking for a full-time commitment or prefer part-time Professional Growth: Locum work provides a unique opportunity to expand your skills across different environments, giving you diverse experience that enhances your career development Competitive Pay: Earn £33.30 per hour while contributing to the fostering team’s vital work Networking Opportunities: Work alongside a variety of professionals, gaining new insights and making valuable connections in the field of social care What you will do: Manage a caseload of foster carers, providing regular supervision visits in line with statutory requirements Support carers with placement planning, child development, behaviour management, and safeguarding Identify training needs and facilitate access to learning and development opportunities Contribute to assessments of prospective foster carers, completing reports in line with Fostering Regulations Support the fostering panel and provide professional recommendations regarding approvals Ensure foster placements meet the needs of looked-after children Monitor the welfare and progress of children placed with carers Participate in reviews, meetings, and planning forums regarding children’s care Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns for children in care Support carers in understanding and implementing safeguarding policies Complete risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding plans Liaise with children’s social workers, education, health, and therapeutic services Attend fostering panel meetings, looked-after children reviews, and training events Work collaboratively with birth families to support care plans where appropriate Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case records for foster carers and placements Ensure all work complies with statutory frameworks and local policies Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development Person Specification: Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW) Registered with Social Work England (SWE) Experience working in Children’s Social Care, particularly with foster carers, looked-after children, or permanence teams Experience in supervision, assessment, and supporting foster placements is desirable Stoke on Trent is a vibrant city with rich heritage, cultural attractions, beautiful surroundings, and excellent amenities. Known as the Potteries, it offers a blend of traditional and contemporary lifestyle, providing a supportive and inspiring environment for both work and life.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.Apply today and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and foster carers while earning £33.30 per hour in a flexible, rewarding Social Work role.

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 Mental Health Inpatient Service for Young People Team to work full time for Elysium Healthcare, based in Emerald Place Clinic, Horley. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £47,000per annum. Main duties: Handling referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments.Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters.Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format.Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services.Participating in 1-1 supervision.As a Social Worker you will be helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future.As a Social Worker you will work with a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future.You will be the Safeguarding Lead for the service supported by other senior staff, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. Requirements of a Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Registered or eligible for registration. Benefits that Elysium offers: The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!Free meals and parkingWellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.Pension contribution to secure your future.Life Assurance for added peace of mind.Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.Retail Discounts & Special Offers. 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.