A recently CQC 'Good' rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for an Senior Social Worker, within their ADULTS LOCALITY SERVICE.
You will:
Contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Adult Social Care service in an efficient manner. Responsible for professional supervision and overseeing a small number of social care staff ensuring good practice within the service which includes training, coaching and mentoring skills.
You will also provide oversight, professional advice and guidance to the team whilst maintaining a complex case load and demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of individuals.
Benefits for you:
Salary up to £51,100 per annum
Contributory Pension Scheme
Progression Opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details....Read more...
We are looking for a Social Worker to join the Adult Home First Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
About the Team:
The team works to manage and respond to enquiries about adult services by providing clear, informed advice and support to individuals seeking care. It includes assessing needs proportionately, exploring care options, and empowering people to access early intervention and preventative services. The post requires collaboration with individuals, carers, professionals, and service providers, while ensuring accurate case recording and reporting.
About You:
To be considered, you must have:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience
Previous experience working within a busy adult social work team is beneficial.
A full UK Driver’s License is essential
What’s on Offer:
Competitive pay – up to £30.00 hourly (umbrella), with PAYE options available
Hybrid working for better work-life balance
Opportunity to develop specialist skills in a focused team
Access to excellent training and development
Regular supervision and a supportive management structure
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon – Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to the Team manager on performance.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £42.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working pattern.
Parking available on site
Opportunity to progress court experience
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to the Team manager on performance.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £42.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working pattern.
Parking available on site
Opportunity to progress court experience
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
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Make a positive change – work for The Alcohol & Drug ServiceThe Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years. East Riding Partnership (ERP) – is a partnership between ADS and Humber Teaching NHS trust. It has three hubs, Hull, Bridlington and Goole. It is multi-disciplinary team led by a consultant and provides treatment services in the community. The services include aftercare, young people, community rehabilitation programme, a specialist supporting image and performing enhancing drugs/steroids and a team supporting service users and cares through a team of volunteers and peer mentors.It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field, with significant new career opportunities being created.Working as part of the central hub team the Intensive Engagement Worker will provide advice and support to individuals admitted to hospital. The successful candidate will engage and support individuals by conducting an initial assessment of risk and need for care planned treatment.If you have relevant experience in the substance misuse field and have a L3 Substance Misuse qualification or equivalent, we would like to hear from you.If you are experienced by working in the field but do not have the formal qualifications, we provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. In return, ADS are offering:
Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years’ service and 34 after 5; plus, Public HolidaysAttractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)Health SchemeTraining opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development planEnhanced sick pay.Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.
Working at ADS is more than a job, it’s an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and clients.....Read more...
We are recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to join a Children with Disabilities Team in the Merseyside area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £42,708
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team directly works with children and young people and their families whom have a permanent disability or a life-limiting illness. They provide counselling, advice and support for children and their parents. The team also makes alternative care plans such as family placement, respite, and specialist placement.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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We are recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to join a Children with Disabilities Team in the Merseyside area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £42,708
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team directly works with children and young people and their families whom have a permanent disability or a life-limiting illness. They provide counselling, advice and support for children and their parents. The team also makes alternative care plans such as family placement, respite, and specialist placement.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. Experience within Looked After Children or Duty and Assessments lends well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Full-time
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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Applications are invited from committed and experienced Social Workers to join the Adult Community Services Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Based in the Integrated Adult Community Care Team, reporting to the Social Work Manager, you will:- provide a high quality research based casework service to service users.- provide consultation, specialist advice and joint working within the integrated services to deliver person-centred care and support.- be based within an identified team, acting in an advisory capacity to members of the multidisciplinary team on social care issues relating to adults, educating or acting as a mentor as appropriate. - provide training, consultation and supervision as delegated by the Senior Practitioner for less experienced social workers, support workers and student social workers.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare; their Social Work service provides excellent Adult Community care, supported by Social Workers recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements: Qualified Social Worker with current (or eligible for) Social Work England registration. At least one year current or recent UK Adult Community sector experience, including managing own caseload.Ability to make judgments and decisions with confidence. Be in possession of a clean and current car driving licence; own vehicle required, (mileage expensed at full rate)The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000*- A generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Work as an effective team member within the multidisciplinary team and support continued team development in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the well-being of patients
Assist the Registered nurse (RN) in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care
Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport
Assist in providing personal hygiene of patients who are unable to do so themselves, including washing, bathing and assistance with using the toilet
Assist in feeding/ giving drinks to patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food and fluid charts where necessary
Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met
JOB DESCRIPTION
“Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work”V 03-01-2024 Band 2-7
Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately
Report any changes in patient condition to the RN
Support RN’s in providing information and advice on health promotion
Instigate emergency procedures: raising alarm 2222/999 and assisting in emergencies under the direction/delegation of the RN.
Act as an effective role model for all team/unit colleagues
Assist in ensuring that effective channels are used to canvas the views and concerns of all patients and carers
Support the RN in providing care after death
Carry out a limited range of clinical care duties relevant to the area of work provided there is the appropriate training and maintenance of competency in place. For example (not limited to): simple dressings/procedures, venepuncture, blood glucose monitoring, patient observations, performing ECG, bladder scanning, pre and post-operative observations, urinary catheter care/removal and pressure ulcer prevention
Record accurate fluid intake and output, assisting the RN to calculate an accurate fluid balance
Respond and support in unpredictable care situations ensuring patient safety is maintained, for example when patients display challenging behaviours
GENERAL DUTIES
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, following Trust Policy to provide a safe environment for care provision, ensuring that all patient care areas including isolation areas are cleaned appropriately and specialist equipment is cleaned according to Trust policy e.g. drug fridges, incubators, commodes and report any deficits
Ensure safe and proper use of equipment such as hoists and slide sheets
Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently and coordinate the specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings
Ensure that all waste, including soiled linen and sharps, is correctly segregated, labelled and stored according to Trust Policy
In hospital/clinic settings, prepare the clean bed area/chair space ready for the patient, handling clean linen according to Trust Policy
Communicate with colleagues and the public and respond to requests for general information and receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality
Demonstrate knowledge of stock ordering and order relevant stores, e.g. top-up as instructed by the team leader
Collect, receive and transfer items e.g. delivery and collection of lab specimens, pharmacy items, patient movement to and from other depts
Respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties
Training:The successful candidate will be studying for the 'Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Theatres Pathway)' Apprenticeship and will be expected to attend college and complete coursework and other study as the Apprenticeship requires. 20% of their working week will be given to accommodate their apprenticeship study. Training Outcome:There will be many opportunities for career progression following the completion of this apprenticeship. This may include further apprenticeships such as the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship or the Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship. Employer Description:We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) Lancaster and Westmorland General (WGH) Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom hospital and GP practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community health centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services with full Emergency Department and Critical/ Coronary Care Units and various Consultant Lead Services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care, including Outpatient, Diagnostics, Therapies, Day Case, Inpatient Surgery. Community Facilities provide a local Outreach Service and Diagnostics within Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Services for adults are provided in people’s homes, Community Centres, Clinics, GP Practices, Community Hospitals and our General Hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independence, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, health educations, advice and support.Working Hours :Participation in provision of a 24-hour service including shift work, on-call, weekends and night duty is a requirement of this post.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Applications are invited from dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses or Social Workers to join the Children's Learning Disabilities Service as Band 6 Deputy Manager of the Short Breaks Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This is a day duty role shift times are 08:00-19:00 shared weekends with two other Deputy Managers (approx 1 in 2-3) and no night duty. The Centre provides weekday care and overnight care for up to six children at a time on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. it also provides day care during the school holidays and an Outreach service to provide service to support young people in their family home.The Centre provides Short break & respite services for approx 40 children and young people (5-18 yo) with learning disabilities across the island. The Children comprise those with ASD, Downs Syndrome, GDD, with some non-verbal but all children are mobile. The Centre provides a friendly homely atmosphere, and aims to provide normal patterns of living for each child and young person, including continuing to attend school, work experience and leisure placements as appropriate.In supporting the Band 7 Manager you will:- deliver individualised care based on principles of best practice through developing a theoretical knowledge base for the care of children with a Learning Disability.- consult with the multidisciplinary team offering support and advice to relatives and colleagues. - function as a role model to less experienced staff (registered and unregistered) and participate in the development of the service. Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leaveThe island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Providing an excellent Childrens Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:Registered LD, Paediatric, or Mental Health Nurse, or Social Worker with full UK statutory registration.Post-graduate experience in a Childrens Disabilities role at senior Band 5 or Band 6 level The ability to lead, motivate and manage a team of both registered and non-registered staffAbility to prioritise and manage own workload The ability to take charge of the service in the absence of the Band 7 Manager To hold a driving licence.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000 plus a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
