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Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Location :Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £35,235 – £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year)

The role
We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey.
We currently have vacancies in the MASH team.

Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work in Children’s Wellbeing.
How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!
Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.
MASH is the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub based at Plough Lane. You will be office based working alongside colleagues from Health, Education and Police. You will be part of a team that screens all referrals and make recommendations of how to proceed within tight timescales. You will need the skills of communicating with service users, colleagues and agencies.
MASH Social Workers will also screen police notifications of domestic abuse incidents and discuss these as part of the domestic abuse hub with other partner agencies from health, police, education, early help and Women’s Aid.
Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.
You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory social care. With honed skills in assessment, report writing, and managing a complex caseload, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

We Offer
A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Social Worker starting salary of £33,945 – £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 – £43,223)
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

About Us
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.
Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People.
How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it’s an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.
We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond.

Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.

Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Location :Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £35.27 per hour

Swindon Borough Council currently require Experienced Social Workers within the Family Safeguarding Service. The team work within pods to optimise the management, oversight and support to all Social Workers. There are 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager per POD. Social Workers must have with experience and skill to: Undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care plans with Children and their Families. Undertake care proceedings within the court, both private and public. Initiate and complete within court timescales and achieve permanency plans for children including adoption. Understand and respond to complexity of risks and are required to evidence on records, including providing analysis of their interventions with children and families. Please note that candidates living 50+ miles from Swindon are entitled to claim a flat rate of 100 per week to use towards either accommodation or mileage.

Job Title : Adults – Social Worker Older People (Grade 11)
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Newtown Ladywell House, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: approx £35

Agency Social Worker required full time, base will be Newtown locality to support with undertaking assessments and possibly MCA and BI work. Hourly rate approx £35 ph. Flexible working available.

Experience

⦁ 12 months post qualifying experience of working with Older People and their and carers

⦁ Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.

⦁ Experience of complex casework

⦁ Experience of care management across the range of health and social care settings

Knowledge

⦁ Understanding of the needs of Older People and their carers
⦁ Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting Older People and their carers

⦁ Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.

⦁ Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications & Training

⦁ Appropriate social work qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

⦁ Registration as Social Worker with CCW/CQC

Commitment to undertake appropriate CPEL
Safeguarding Requirements

⦁ Requirement to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check

Skills

⦁ Good communication skills, written and verbal.

⦁ Good IT skills.

⦁ Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.

⦁ Ability to build and maintain partnerships

⦁ Ability to manage crisis, conflict resolution and challenging behaviours

⦁ Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

⦁ Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

⦁ Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.

Job Title : Social Worker Hospital Worker
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Newtown Ladywell House, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £29.64

The role will be to facilitate hospital discharged mainly at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, (RSH) although county wide travel maybe required to support the wider team. The allocated worker will undertake proportionate assessments and complete subsequent care plans in order to identify needs. MCA/BI for complex discharges. liaising with health board colleagues on a daily basis. Ideal candidate will be able to place themselves within RSH on a daily basis or as required. Pay rate £35ph.

Experience

⦁ Post qualifying experience of working with Older People/younger adults and their carers

⦁ Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.

⦁ Experience of complex casework

Experience of care management across a range of health and social care settings

Knowledge

⦁ Understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their carers

⦁ Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting vulnerable adults and their carers

⦁ Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.

⦁ Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications & Training

⦁ Appropriate social work, health or allied health practitioner qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

⦁ Registration as Social Worker with Social Care Wales/CQC

Safeguarding Requirements
Requirement to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check
Skills

⦁ Good communication skills, written and verbal.

⦁ Good IT skills.

⦁ Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.

⦁ Ability to build and maintain partnerships

⦁ Ability to manage crisis, conflict resolution and challenging behaviours

⦁ Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

⦁ Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

⦁ Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.

Other requirements

Possess a full driving licence and can travel extensively around the county

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Civic Centre, Torfaen Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £29.55

Social Worker required to fill a vacancy in a well established children’s services locality team
casework shall include CASP, Child Protection, Long term CLA and Court work if and when required.
One day a week supporting on a Duty rota; answering phone calls, taking messages and deputising in the absence of others if required.
Average of 2 days a week office based and other 3 days working from home.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Central Library, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 18:00
Salary: £13.24

Supervised Contact Worker to work within our Children’s Contact Centre Service (across various venues within the London Borough of Bromley)

Hours:
• Full Time (36 hours per week) Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm

The main purpose of the role is to observe and supervise contact between children and family members, or friends, either within our Children’s Contact Centres/ Children and Family Centres or in the local community, and occasionally in the family home.

The candidates will have good report writing skills in order to accurately and factually describe observations of contact. They will be required to identify the strengths of those attending as well as all potential risks intervening, where necessary, to reduce or remove any harm or abuse, therefore an awareness of families and family dynamics, along with a good understanding of child development is key.

The ability to use the full range of MS Office and databases alongside attention to detail and high levels of accuracy are required.

Our Centres are open 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at the weekend.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Bridgewood Nursing Home, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.40

Ongoing orders to cover any shift work for those candidates who may not already have a placement

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.95

children centre staff – part of early help within children services
Purpose of the Role:
The post holder will play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team to support vulnerable families
to attend children’s centres and access support services, providing a high-quality services for
children and families (both in the community and in the families’ homes) to improve outcomes
for all children.
To work in partnership with families, parents/carers offering advice, guidance in an Early
Intervention role, to develop and enhance parenting skills.
Completing a range of assessments using the Signs of Safety and where appropriate referrals
to other services.
Safeguard and promote the well-being of children at all times.
The post holder will ensure they help deliver the Core Purpose of Children’s Centres to
improve outcomes and reduce inequalities between families with greatest need in: –
• Child development and school readiness
• Parenting aspirations and parenting skills
• Child and family health and life chances.

Individual Education and Development
• Assurance of professional knowledge as evidenced by attendance at relevant
specialist courses and demonstration of the use of techniques learned.
• To participate in Individual Performance Review and supervision ensuring that the
objectives set reflect the Service.
• Evidence of attendance at courses in order to develop skills and knowledge required
of a Family Support Worker
• To participate in the development and delivery of informal training to others with
support.
• To have responsibility for organising own workload.
• To develop the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided.
• To attend relevant meetings and special interest groups –
• To sustain a working knowledge of relevant procedures including Safeguarding
Children, SEN procedures, Child Protection and other legal frameworks.
• Covering staff absences – CC sessions and front desk duty.
To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grading of the post

The post holder will be required to work in partnership with parents in exploring
problems and challenges and developing goals and strategies in line with individual
needs and aspirations; clearly identifying roles and responsibilities.
• To provide support to families in a way that encourages self-confidence and
independence.
• support access to early learning through introducing play activities, promoting Early
Years Care and Education services and signposting families to the range of services
available in the community.
• To provide good quality information, advice, develop and/or signpost parents
elsewhere to training opportunities (e.g. around parenting, ESOL, basic skills,
employability and benefits support, etc) based on identified needs.
• Provide and share information to parents on the Early Years Foundation Stage and
support them in planning for their child’s development, with a particular focus on speech
and communication.
• To be an active member of the children’s centre delivery team by attending team
meetings, staff training, network meetings and taking part in special events in connection
with the programme.
• Undertake Family Support using existing and established referral and multi-agency
support procedures as frameworks and procedures for supporting families.
• Co-ordinate an effective multi-agency approach with all cases.
• Hold up to a maximum of 20 open cases,
• Work as part of a Team Around a Family, acting as lead professional where
appropriate.
• Deliver services using the principles of “Signs of Safety”.
• Ensure that the provision of outreach family support services conform to the purpose
of the job specification, with any family requirements outside of the capacity of the role are
signposted or referred to the appropriate agency.
• To undertake home visits, telephone consultations, video calls and virtual meetings
when necessary, complying with Risk Assessments.
• Working alongside the early help team from the local authority to deliver a holistic
and seamless service to families with under 5s.
• Ensuring that both professionals and families know our core business and what
services we can offer and attending team meetings and training where appropriate.
• To work as part of the Triage team on a rota basis, screening cases using the threshold
guidance and responding to and allocating cases to the early help work trays. Working
under the direction of the EH triage manager on these days.

Job Title : Adults Social Worker Level 3 – Band J
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.48

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our ADULT SOCIAL CARE LOCALITY PROJECT TEAM for social workers with:

• Experience working with older adults and/ or adults experiencing the impact of physical, or cognitive, or learning disabilities
• Experience of working in community based/ locality based adult social worker teams

The role is as part of our focused project team helping us to ensure customers are assessed/ review in a timely manner, that safeguarding concerns progress within timescale, and support secured with the minimum delay.

You will be responsible for the day to day management of your assigned cases, intervening with legal and procedural authority, including under making safeguarding personal principals to protect vulnerable people at risk of abuse or neglect. We are committed to using a strengths based/ person centred approach to empower individuals to develop and sustain their capacities for independent living and positive risk taking, in line with the principals of the Care Act

We are looking for people with a positive and enthusiastic approach, with a commitment to working with our customers. You will need to have experience of undertaking care Act assessment, support planning, Mental Capacity Assessments and making best interests decisions where needed and able to work at pace.

You will need to have experience of working within safeguarding policy and procedures, have an understanding of the legal remit of safeguarding under the Care Act, be able to carry out Section 42 enquiries.

There is the opportunity for hybrid working (a mix of home and office based working) during your time with us. However, during your induction there will be a need to work from our head quarters in the centre of Rotherham in order to be set up with IT equipment, undertake essential training and to meet managers and colleagues. There is also an expectation that you will undertake home visits with customers as needed and can travel independently to and around the Rotherham Borough.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 20:30
Salary: £22.08

Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Behaviours

Essential:

1. As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.
2. Demonstrable experience working with children and young people aged 10-18, particularly young people who are vulnerable.
3. Ability to coach and develop young people’s interpersonal skills and confidence through training and youth support.
4. Ability to develop positive relationship of trust with young people who may have additional needs and considered at risk of harm
5. Have good knowledge and experience of all aspects of youth work curriculum and equality and diversity. Familiar with current legislation and Government policy related to young people and mentoring.
6. Experience of delivering one to one and group work interventions, information, advice and guidance for young people in a range of settings in response to their needs
7. Demonstrable strong interpersonal communication skills such as active listening, empathy, ability to constructively challenge and resolve conflict, solution focused skills, facilitation skills and clear writing skills.
8. Ability to work effectively with other professionals in a respectful and collaborative manner.

Desirable:

Understanding of contextual safeguarding and youth work contribution to keeping young people safe outside of family/home context

Qualifications & Professional registration criteria

1. A qualification in Youth Work or equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or other relevant professional qualification

Special requirements

Candidates: Please note you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview.

1. The post holder must be flexible and available to work during school hours, evenings, weekends and holiday periods
2. The post holder will be required to travel in the community to fulfil their duties, a valid driving licence will be advantageous for this role

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.75

Are you exceptional and do you want to be part of an exceptional team? Enfield Youth Justice Service are advertising for a Referral Order, Reparation and Volunteer Officer to join our team and help us continue to deliver excellent, high-quality innovative work. All candidates must be able to work with a degree of flexibility to meet the needs of our service. We want applications from dedicated people committed to contributing to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, their families and the community.

We are looking to recruit a suitable candidate who is resourceful, creative and excellent at forming positive relationships of trust with young people, families and members of the community. The role will be expected to use trauma informed approach within their engagement of young people on a one to one or group work basis, providing volunteers and trainee volunteers with support, guidance, advocacy, and other activities. The role will also require the applicant to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications Excel, Word and PowerPoint being especially important.

Our ambition is to see children as children within youth justice services, treat them fairly and help them to build on their strengths so they can rehabilitate and make positive contributions to society. This role will contribute greatly to our ambitions by being key in supporting the development and recruitment of volunteers, working directly and indirectly with the young people in our service and share and maintain data.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and competencies.

1. Qualifications: Educated to a very good standard in English and Maths with further qualifications that demonstrate a commitment to continued personal and professional development and the capacity to understand complex, abstract issues and complete written work to a very good standard. Must have a very good level of written and verbal communication and presentation skills with a very good demonstrable knowledge and experience of IT use and administrative systems.
2. Knowledge: Some knowledge and understanding of the Youth Justice System and its aims and of child protection and welfare and criminal justice law as it pertains to young people with a good demonstrable knowledge of the issues affecting children and young people, particularly young offenders. Must have demonstrable knowledge of such issues as Criminal Justice and Welfare Legislation, Case Management, Recording and Quality Assurance. Must also have a very good demonstrable knowledge of Anti-Discriminatory and Anti Oppressive practice together with an ability to integrate these into all areas of practice. Must be IT literate with a high level of skill in programs and data bases such as Microsoft packages and Microsoft Excel.
3. Experience: Experience of working both in, and with, Children’s and Youth Services, preferably with young offenders, and experience of working in a very busy and challenging environment and working to deadlines in a high performing team with high standards of quality. Experience of producing, monitoring and updating complex database systems and the production of statistics therein. Must be able to work to policies and procedures whilst working under own initiative.
4. Personal Attributes: The highest levels of honesty and integrity are required of the candidate and they must be exceptionally well organised, with substantial experience in producing and presenting written and verbal information and the ability to manage a substantial workload. Flexible, dedicated, hardworking and with a commitment to providing the highest quality services as well as being clear, concise, rational and reflective in all areas of work with an ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and meet deadlines are essential attributes. Able to commit to working unsocial hours evening and occasional weekends to meet service needs and objectives are also essential.
5. Professional: Must be a team player who is able to communicate and develop relationships with a range of clients and professionals. and to adhere to personal and professional boundaries with an ability to produce work to a very high standard within deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must have the ability to work in a non-oppressive, non-discriminatory manner with colleagues and service users, valuing diversity and ensuring an appropriate delivery of service according to individual identified need.

Desirable Qualification(s) / other*

5 A relevant qualification such as a degree in Law / criminology etc. and / or Training in Youth Offending Work.

6 An IT and / or an administrative qualification.

7 Access and use of own car

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Park Avenue (65c), Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £23.50

Two vacant post and one secondment post to cover within Community Mental Health
PURPOSE OF JOB:

To provide assessment, care management and social work services to users and carers arising out of the Council’s
Duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group Policy. To provide the social work component of Barnet, Enfield
Haringey NHS Mental Health Trust’s multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Teams. To work in accordance with
Guidelines set out by local management and make full use of local voluntary and statutory resources in delivering a service.

DUTIES:
Collaboration with the multi disciplinary team in order to: –
4.1 Undertake assessment of need and establish eligibility for services under Fairer Access to Care and the Care Programme
Approach for adults with mental health problems and their carers and families
4.2 To provide a social work services for adults with mental health problems and their carers
4.3 To manage, monitor and review care plans involving service users and carers in liaison with the other workers and
agencies as necessary to meet service user’s assessed need. Including users of residential accommodation and other
purchased placements
4.4 To act as a care coordinator according to the requirement of a care programme approach
4.5 To work at all times within the Council’s Financial Regulations in coordinating packages of care and other services
4.6 To be aware of resources available within the mental health speciality
4.7 To make use of information management systems including technology in the recording and retrieval of information
required
4.8 To comply with local recording policy and other documentation as required by the Directorate
4.9 To be managed and receive professional supervision and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets
4.10 To work within a multidisciplinary team participating in duty rotas systems
4.11 To undertake safeguarding adult enquiries
4.12 To undertake training as required including training as an Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest
Assessor
4.13 To undertake the duties of an AMHP participating in the boroughs AMHP rota
4.14 To carry out all duties according to the professional code of conduct and with due regard to Council and Mental Health
Trust Policies
4.15 To undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the post and as directed by the line manager or other
senior managers
4.16 To keep abreast of current legislation, government policies and guidance relating to mental health and vulnerable
persons.

Listed are the five essential recruitment and selection criteria
ESSENTIAL
DipSW or CQSW or equivalent and HCPC Registered
Experience and knowledge of mental health work and statutory
framework
Experience of multidisciplinary team work A/I
Experience of care management A/I
Excellent written and verbal communication and engagement

DESIRABLE
AMHP
Driving licence

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Nutgrove Building, Knowsley, L36 9GD, Knowsley Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary:£18.22

Family time support worker for supervised contact

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £35.98

Fostering Team Manager Foster Wales Cardiff

As Fostering Team Manager for Foster Wales Cardiff, you will be responsible for ensuring quality services are delivered for the assessment, approval, and support of mainstream, when I am ready, connected and SGO carer and supported lodgings providers.
You will be responsible for main safe and robust decisions, including safeguarding decisions, referrals, assessment, and allocation of work in line with statutory requirements, and you will ensure that prompt action is taken following any incident relating to a cared for child or young person to ensure they are protected and safe.
You will provide effective leadership of the service and be responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation, regulations and good practice relating to the service area. You will be supported by experienced principal social workers, social workers, and support workers and will work closely with the Foster Wales Regional Development Manager, Regional Marketing officer and Recruitment support officers supporting recruitment and retention activity for the service
You will be responsible for the direct supervision of the principal social workers and the Fostering Services Training and Development Officer.
You will act as panel advisor to the fostering panel, linking closely with the fostering panel administrators to ensure the effective running of the panel business.
You will lead in the performance management and quality assurance of the service, reporting as requirement to the children’s management team.
The service is based in County Hall Cardiff, with hybrid working options available
Candidates must have a social work qualification and be registered with Social Care wales.
Candidates must have a significant level of skill and experience to demonstrate that they are able to effectively manage a service.
Candidates must be able to travel within the Cardiff area and be available for in person meetings, and to participate in recruitment and retention activities including out of hours as required.
Education & Training
A recognised social work qualification and registration with the Care Council for Wales
Post qualification social work experience
Specific Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience of working complex child protection cases
Experience of staff/student supervision

Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified
Location : Southwark Resource Centre, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 28.80
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £16.15

An exciting opportunity to join an expanding team to deliver an award programme for young people aged 19-25 as part of their EHCP. We welcome applications from experienced workers who are skilled in outcome-focussed approaches and able to deliver person-centred support. There will be a need to work with young people who may engage in behaviours of concern, in line with their PBS plan.

There will be an element of personal care support, in addition to moving and positioning people.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PART TIME (28.8hr per week), TERM TIME ONLY ROLE.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Essential
(E)
How
assessed
(S/ I/ T)
Knowledge of working with young people with SEND needs, or vulnerable
adults including either holding a Care Certificate or a willingness to undertake E S
Understanding of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, MCA, DoLS and PBS E S/T
Working knowledge of alternative communication systems E I

Experience:
Experience of working with young people with SEND needs, or vulnerable
adults, or within a PBS service E I
Experience of supporting people to achieve outcomes through SMART
processes E I
Experience of implementing plans and supporting people through crisis D I

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
Good written and IT skills to maintain client records E S/T
To be able to reflect and seek support when necessary E I
Effective contribution to team work E I
To support in assisting young people with functional tasks such as toilet,
transfers, eating and drinking. To ensure that the young person is treated with
dignity and respect at all times
E S/I
Experience of supporting learning disabled people who may have PMLD or
autism out in the community

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Bridgewood Nursing Home, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.95

Ongoing orders to cover any shift work for those candidates who may not already have a placement.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.28

A. Work as a Case Worker in the Change and Challenge Service [CCS] holding a complex caseload of families that meet the Troubled Families criteria.
B. Coordinate, be lead facilitator, review and evaluate whole family interventions.
C. To be the CCS liaison officer with a group of schools, maintain communication with them, and represent the CCS at meetings with the schools such as exclusion panels. Ensure that Schools know that you can screen all families that potentially meet the Troubled Families criteria.
D. To do direct one to one and group work, at the CCS building, the family homes, other community venues with CCS clients [Adults and Children] who may display very difficult, challenging, angry and aggressive behaviour.
E. To undertake all duties in relation to the provision of assessment, report writing, supervision and case management regarding all matters relating to CCS clients in accordance with Legislation, Local and National Standards and all relevant Enfield policies and procedures.
F. To work with CCS Management to deliver a high-quality service to schools, partner agencies, parents/carers, their children and other members of their family, ensuring that we work towards the Troubled Families criteria.
G. To work with CCS Management to deliver all CCS Plans and meet the highest standards in the Performance Management and Quality Assurance Framework.
H. To be responsible for the delivery of efficient, comprehensive co-ordinated activities and referrals involving CCS clients with the objectives of meeting Local and National Troubled Families standards and within the aims and objectives of the Enfield CCS Business Plan.
I. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of all activities in accordance with target objectives and national standards. Ensure that alrelevant information systems are up to date with accurate data and information.
J. Accuracy of records using a variation of different programmes and systems such as, Excel, Access, Liquid Logic, Civica etc
Skills, Experience

Essential:

To have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of direct work with children young people and their families in the family home or in the community.

Experience of working effectively in co-operation and partnership with a range of communities, partner agencies, private sector bodies, public agencies, voluntary bodies and statutory agencies appropriate to the service area.

Proven ability to work with young people, adults and families who have multiple and complex needs with the ability to complete family assessments and draw up and review contracts and intervention strategies.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work assertively to achieve sustainable and positive change. Including negotiation and problem solving in a multi-disciplinary setting

Ability to keep accurate records, organise, plan and coordinate work and proficient use of IT systems e.g. Outlook, MS Office and electronic case management systems.

Desirable:

1. Experience of working with complex case reviews such as multi-agency professional meetings e.g. Multi Agency Panels, Safeguarding or TAFs (teams around the family).
   Trained to deliver accredited parenting programmes

Knowledge*

⦁ Knowledge of early help and integrated processes
⦁ Knowledge of the parenting issues and vulnerabilities ·
⦁ Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
⦁ Awareness of the strategies that can be used to empower change within families
Knowledge of accredited parenting programmes

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date :Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.17

DSE Updated Mapping Description
• Advanced Practitioner: This role is that of technical authority with acknowledged depth of expertise, including the assessment and appropriate management of risk. The role focuses on driving practice improvement across the service through direct development of others and by actively participating in process mapping, procedure specification, and strategy development. The role may involve dealing with the most complex cases, partly to maintain credibility and experience in the field. Assistant Team Manager and Principal Social Worker roles should be aligned to the Advanced Practitioner core job type.
Skills, Experience and Competencies
(In this section you should list between 4 and a maximum of 8 essential recruitment and selection criteria and 2 desirable criteria). The information you provide in this section will be used in the recruitment application process to assess the suitability of job applicants.

Essential:

1. Experience of management within a statutory social work team with responsibilities for complex cases including court work and a proven ability to support and supervise social work staff
2. Proven ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships and partnerships within the Joint Service for Disabled Children, other Local Authority groups, partner and external agencies.
3. Proven experience in chairing meetings including multi disciplinary groups.
4. Proven management experience within a diverse service and ability to make decisions relating to the management of casework, staff, finances, the Centre, and deployment of resources within a seven day a week service and outside of normal working hours
5. Experience of supervising and managing social work staff including performance appraisal and review, which ensure that performance meets specified deadlines and targets in terms of both practise and performance management requirements
6. Excellent communication and organisational skills and a proven ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships and partnerships within the Joint Service for disabled children, other Local Authority groups, partner and external agencies which contribute to the development and delivery of an innovative service for disabled children and their families.

Knowledge*

1. . Knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Aiming High For Disabled Children Agenda and Every Disabled Child Matters, including an understanding of the issues relating to the delivery of innovative short breaks for disabled children and young people
2. Knowledge of legislation relating to short breaks for disabled children, Short Breaks regulations 2010.

Qualification(s)*

1. DIPSW or equivalent social work qualification with HCPC registration.

Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Location : Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £24.08 per hour

Children’s Social Worker– Child Protection Court Team 2
Hours: 37 Pay: £24.37 – £30.57 per hour – In line with West Midlands MOU Rates

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£150 per week accommodation expense
45p per mile Business Mileage

About Us
Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams
The Childrens Child Protection & Courts teams are based in the centre of Hereford with good transport links to get around the City as needed. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance if needed to anyone new to the team.

There are 5 teams which are made up of a Team Manager, 1 Senior Practitioner, 6 Social Workers and 4 family support workers. We work in the main Herefordshire Council offices at Plough Lane working from the office gives everyone a chance to catch up and meet new staff and ask any questions, there is also flexibility for working at home.

We work alongside families in improving outcomes for their children, we have a restorative approach to social work and this is also evident in the team culture and senior management style as we are always available for discussions on complex matters which we work together to ensure the right outcome is achieved for our families.

The Social Workers work closely with the Council’s Legal Team to complete Court applications this can be a learning experience for Social Workers but plenty of support is available to help when needed, we have court progression officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and identify any training that may be required to ensure that our staff feel equipped & supported.

You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years experience in statutory social care. Confident in managing a complex caseload, with strong report and experience of taking the stand and giving oral evidence you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond.

Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.

Job Category : Interims
Location : Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JW, Swindon Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £54.41 per hour

Swindon Children’s Services are on an improvement journey. We have adopted the Family Safeguarding Model (FSM) of working and have embedded it into this service area (Child in need of Help and Protection and Court proceedings). Our recent Ofsted monitoring visit confirmed improvement is evident. 50252248 (ofsted.gov.uk)

There is a permanent staffing team in this service area – 2 x Service Managers and 7 Team Managers (each team consisting of 5 social workers). We wish to build upon the implementation of FSM so that this model of working shapes the practice across the whole directorate (including front door and children in care) and with key partners, including education colleagues. It is an exciting time to be part of this ambition.

We need an experienced manager to support the service managers to drive performance and reduce variance and consistency in this service area. This will include oversight of the PLO process and legal planning. The service is ambitious that much more need to be met in the community at Early Help level, and this will include the statutory work that is able to ‘step down’ from this service area. The sustainability of FSM is a key consideration and we wish to engage the partners connected to this model to help achieve long term sustainability.
This is a temporary role for up to 6 months. You will be directly line managed by a permanent Director in the service, and will be part of a team of Heads of Service. Swindon is demonstrating a commitment to deliver consistently good services for children and we see this role as crucial at this stage to help maintain the pace and leadership required.