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JOB-20240819-db742659

<h2>Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding Team</h2>

Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding Team 
 Location: Durham County 
 Salary: £32.73 per hour 
 Contract Type: Ongoing 
 Hours: Part-time or Full-time (hybrid working model) 
 Working Pattern: Two days in the office, three days from home (subject to service requirements)


<h3>Overview</h3>

Durham County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join its Safeguarding Team within Children's Services. This ongoing role offers an hourly rate of £32.73 and provides flexibility with both part-time and full-time hours. Operating within a hybrid model, the position supports a balanced approach to work while playing a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable children and supporting families across the region.


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Hybrid Working Model: Two days in the office and three days working remotely, with flexibility to adjust based on service needs.
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Flexible Hours: Option to work part-time or full-time to accommodate personal and professional commitments.
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Hourly Pay: Competitive hourly rate offering flexibility and recognition for your expertise.
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Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression.
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Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative and communicative safeguarding team committed to best practice.
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<h3>Role Responsibilities</h3>

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Carry out comprehensive Child and Family assessments to gain a full understanding of each case.
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Chair core group and Child in Need meetings, providing leadership, structure, and clear direction.
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Prepare detailed reports, plans, and case documentation to ensure children's needs and welfare remain at the forefront.
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Attend Pre-Proceedings meetings and present evidence for court proceedings in compliance with legal standards.
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Work closely with children and families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings, and court interventions.
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Undertake additional social work duties as delegated by management, contributing effectively to the safeguarding service.
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<h3>About Durham County</h3>

Durham County offers a vibrant blend of rich heritage, scenic landscapes, and a strong sense of community. With its historic city centre, cultural attractions, and tranquil rural surroundings, Durham provides an excellent setting fo

Sanctuary Personnel

Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding Team 

JOB-20240819-db742659

<h1>Senior Practitioner - Pre-Birth Team</h1>

Sector: Social Worker - Children 
 Location: Durham, UK 
 Hourly Rate: £32.73 per hour 
 Contract Type: Ongoing 
 Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time


An Exciting Opportunity Awaits in Durham! 
 Join us as a Senior Practitioner within the Pre-Birth Team, where you'll lead, inspire, and safeguard the lives of unborn children and their families. This rewarding role allows you to make a tangible impact while enjoying the flexibility and professional fulfilment that comes with locum work. If you're a passionate social work professional who thrives on complex cases and values family-centred practice, this could be the perfect fit for you.


<h3>Perks and Benefits:</h3>

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Flexible Working: Choose between part-time or full-time hours that suit your lifestyle and commitments.
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Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £32.73 per hour, rewarding your skills and dedication.
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Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities to strengthen your expertise.
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Varied Caseload: Engage with diverse families and challenges, keeping your work dynamic and meaningful.
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Collaboration &amp; Networking: Build strong professional relationships across agencies and local networks.
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<h3>What You Will Do:</h3>

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Lead and quality assure comprehensive pre-birth risk assessments, ensuring compliance with statutory and local safeguarding guidance.
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Provide expert advice and supervision to social workers handling complex unborn child protection cases.
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Develop outcome-focused intervention plans, supporting families in creating safe and nurturing environments.
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Chair and coordinate multi-agency meetings, promoting effective collaboration among healthcare and social care partners.
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Prepare and present high-quality reports and evidence for court proceedings and planning meetings.
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Mentor and support practitioners and students, championing best practice and professional growth.
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Contribute to service improvement projects, enhancing pre-birth pathways and safeguarding practices across Durham County Council.
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Senior Practitioner - Pre Birth Team 

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

JOB-20240819-db742659


Children's Social Worker - Next Steps Team - Durham, UK - £28.42 per hour - Full Time, Ongoing

Step into a rewarding role as a Children's Social Worker in the Next Steps Team in the historic city of Durham. This full-time, ongoing locum opportunity offers the chance to support young people aged 16-17 as they transition to independence, making a real difference in their journey to becoming care leavers.

Perks and Benefits:

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Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the work-life balance that comes with locum work while earning a competitive hourly rate.
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Collaborative Environment: Work with an enthusiastic team dedicated to supporting young people, alongside wraparound services like Staying Close and Peer Mentoring.
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Professional Development: Access continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career.
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Rewarding Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of care leavers, helping them achieve independence and confidence.
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What You Will Do:

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Manage a caseload of young people aged 16-17, supporting their transition to independence.
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Create Pathway Plans collaboratively with young people, setting goals and mapping out their journey to adulthood.
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Work closely with wraparound services including Staying Close, Peer Mentoring, and emotional wellbeing support to provide comprehensive care.
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Collaborate with care leaver and children in care services to ensure a seamless and supportive transition.
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Build positive relationships with young people, empowering them in their decision-making processes.
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Why Durham? 
 Durham offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and community. Enjoy stunning architecture, riverside walks, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and a welcoming atmosphere. It's a city that supports both professional growth and personal fulfilment.

Children Social Worker - Next Steps Team

JOB-20240819-db742659


Social Worker Team Manager - MASH Team - Durham, UK - £37.66 per hour - Full Time, Ongoing

We are seeking a Social Worker Team Manager to lead our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Durham. This full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £37.66 and provides a unique opportunity to manage a dynamic team at the forefront of child protection and safeguarding.

Perks and Benefits:

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Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to balance your professional and personal life while working in a highly impactful role.
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Professional Growth: Access ongoing development opportunities to enhance your managerial expertise and career trajectory.
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Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to multi-agency working, complex safeguarding cases, and a range of professional challenges.
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Competitive Pay: Receive a rate that reflects your skills, experience, and leadership contribution.
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What You Will Do:

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Lead and support a team of social workers and first contact officers, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
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Oversee new contacts and enquiries, playing a key role in safeguarding assessments and decision-making.
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Strategically analyse information, data, and intelligence to make informed, evidence-based decisions.
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Maintain high standards of risk identification and response, applying your child protection expertise.
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Foster a positive working environment for MASH practitioners and partner agencies.
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Develop and manage team skills, guiding staff through periods of change and professional growth.
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Navigate a fast-paced, multi-agency environment while meeting strict timelines and performance expectations.
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Why Durham? 
 Durham is a historic and vibrant city, offering stunning architecture, cultural richness, and a welcoming community. Its blend of urban life and rural surroundings makes it an ideal location for both professional development and personal fulfilment.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel: 
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Social Worker Team Manager - MASH Team

JOB-20240819-db742659


Social Worker - MASH Team - Durham, UK - £28.42 per hour - Full Time, Ongoing

We are seeking a Social Worker to join the First Contact/MASH Team within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Durham. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £28.42 and the chance to work at the forefront of safeguarding children, young people, and families.

Perks and Benefits:

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Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to balance your professional and personal life while gaining diverse experience.
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Competitive Pay: Earn a rewarding hourly rate of £28.42 for your skills and dedication.
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Professional Growth: Be part of a supportive team that promotes development, reflective practice, and learning.
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Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with a wide range of safeguarding professionals, enhancing your professional connections.
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Diverse Experience: Engage with varied cases that keep your expertise sharp and your workday stimulating.
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What You Will Do:

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Conduct initial assessments to identify risks and determine appropriate safeguarding responses.
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Collaborate with local safeguarding partners to ensure efficient information sharing and strategic planning.
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Support children, young people, and families, providing guidance and intervention where needed.
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Maintain accurate and thorough records of all interventions and case activity.
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Participate in reflective supervision to continually enhance your practice.
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Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of MASH team processes.
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Why Durham? 
 Durham offers a unique blend of historic charm, scenic riverside walks, and a lively cultural scene. With excellent amenities, vibrant community spirit, and access to both city and countryside, Durham provides a fulfilling environment to live and work while advancing your social work career.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Social Worker - MASH Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Children &amp; Families Team 
 Location: Durham, UK 
 Pay Rate: £31.74 per hour 
 Contract: Ongoing 
 Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

We are seeking a Social Worker to join the Children &amp; Families Team in Durham. This ongoing role offers a competitive hourly rate of £31.74 with flexible full-time or part-time options. Join a locality team where creativity, autonomy, and influence are encouraged, and where your contributions directly enhance the lives of vulnerable children and families.


<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3>

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Flexible hours: Full-time or part-time roles tailored to your lifestyle
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Specialist countywide services: Access to therapeutic trauma programmes, family group conferencing, and adolescent safeguarding services
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Professional development: Comprehensive training, Liquid Logic case recording, and practice frameworks to support continual learning
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Wellbeing and support: Flexible working arrangements, a wellbeing portal, and staff networks to support your professional and personal needs
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Supportive environment: Join a team rated 'outstanding' in Children's social care, with a senior leadership team focused on clear, outcome-based goals
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<h3>Role Purpose</h3>

To provide high-quality social work services to children and families, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. The Social Worker will assess, plan, and deliver interventions, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to provide holistic support.


<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>

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Conduct assessments, develop plans, and provide interventions for children and families
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Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver wraparound services
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Liaise with schools, health professionals, and external agencies to coordinate support
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Manage and prioritise a caseload, ensuring statutory duties are met
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Build safety networks and deliver interventions in line with the Signs of Safety practice framework
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<h3>Applicant Requirements</h3>

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Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience in children and families' services
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Knowledge of statutory frameworks and safeguarding legislation
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Strong as
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Social Worker - Children & Families Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Children in Need/Child Protection Team within Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) | £31.70 Hourly | Full-time | 3-month contract Jump into an exciting opportunity and make a positive impact on young lives as a Social Worker in our dynamic Children in Need/Child Protection Team. This role in Newcastle upon Tyne involves providing essential long-term support for children under a Child in Need plan, a Child Protection plan, those in our care, and children undergoing adoption. Engage with this full-time, 3-month locum position with an hourly rate of £31.70, and become an integral part of our supportive and committed team. Perks and benefits:<ul>
<li>Locum work gives you the flexibility to manage your schedule, offering a great work-life balance, so you can enjoy life in the vibrant city of Newcastle.</li><li>Gain valuable experience and enhance your skills in a role focused on varied, rewarding child and family interventions.</li><li>Enjoy competitive pay with additional opportunities for career growth and professional development.</li><li>Be part of a supportive team that values each member’s contribution and prioritises employee well-being. We offer regular peer-support sessions and professional guidance.</li></ul>
 What you will do:<ul>
<li>Collaborate with children and families to assess needs and create tailored support plans.</li><li>Monitor and review care plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children, adapting strategies as required.</li><li>Work closely with a dedicated team to provide continuous support for children in the child protection system.</li><li>Liaise with other professionals, such as schools, healthcare providers, and legal representatives, to coordinate comprehensive support.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports for case reviews and legal proceedings.</li></ul>
 Living and working in Newcastle upon Tyne provides the perfect mix of work and leisure. From its rich cultural heritage to its thriving social scene, Newcastle is a city full of life where you’ll never run out of things to see and do. Embrace the local culture, enjoy beautiful nearby landscapes, and experience firsthand the warmth of the Geordie spirit. Join us and start your adventure in this remarkable city! 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.

Social Worker - Children in Need/Child Protection Team 

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader. The Role<ul> <li>Leading and supervising your shift</li> <li>Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered</li> <li>Administering and recording medication</li> <li>Carrying out risk assessments</li> <li>Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible</li> <li>Working closely with the leadership team to develop services</li> <li>Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times</li> </ul>Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:<ul> <li>Wagestream - access your wages at any-time</li> <li>Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements</li> <li>Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme</li> <li>Hundreds of online and in-store discounts</li> <li>Annual purchase holiday scheme</li> <li>Wellbeing support</li> </ul>About You<ul> <li>NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable</li> <li>Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and supervise others.</li> <li>A good understanding of care planning processes</li> <li>Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication</li> <li>Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.</li> </ul>We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours

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We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (12 hour shifts, both day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Appletree. Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs. Our person-centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users' lives. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. Your day-to-day... Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance &amp; encouragement through physical &amp; emotional support Learn about individuals' specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe &amp; clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching &amp; appraisal Expert supervision &amp; peer support Employee discount savings &amp; "Cycle to Work" scheme You are... Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives An excellent communicator &amp; a good team player Sensitive &amp; intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating &amp; varied environment Passionate about empowering &amp; supporting service user independence Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

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