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Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire. Senior leaders have established a positive organisational culture, evident across the whole workforce. Workers feel respected and valued by leaders. ' - OFSTED We're proud to say that our Children's Services have received a 'Good' rating in our most recent OFSTED inspection and we're on the lookout for passionate and driven qualified social workers to contribute to the well-being of children and families across Derbyshire. We have 7 posts based within the Children with Disabilities Service at The Hub, South Normanton, alongside other experienced Social Workers, Community Care Workers and Children's Occupational Therapists. The following permanent posts are available, all based at The Hub, South Normanton:<ul> <li>37 hours - Amber Valley team (3 posts)</li> <li>37 hours - NE/Bolsover team</li> <li>37 hours - South Derbyshire/South Dales team</li> <li>18 hours and 30 minutes - Erewash team</li> <li>37 hours - High Peak team</li> <li>29 hours and 36 minutes - High Peak team</li> </ul>More exciting news - we've revamped our payment packages to attract and retain top talent like you. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive salaries, ensuring that their hard work is both rewarding and fulfilling.<ul> <li>Grade 9 - £38,317 pro rata made up of:</li> </ul>o Basic salary per annum: £34,317 o Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rata<ul> <li>Grade 10 - £38,422 - £41,730 pro rata made up of:</li> </ul>o Basic salary per annum: £35,422 to £38,730 pro rata o Market supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rata<ul> <li>Grade 11 - £41,865 - £45,270 pro rata made up of:</li> </ul>o Basic salary per annum: £39,865 to £43,270 pro rata o Market supplement payment per annum: £2,000 pro rata Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover and North-East, and South Derbyshire. Alongside our Locality teams we have a countywide Children with Disabilities Service. If you would like to talk to someone informally about any of these posts, please ring and ask for: Kerrie Cooke (Amber Valley &amp; NE/Bolsover teams) on 01629 537643 Louise Riley (South Derbyshire/South Dales &amp; Erewash teams) on 01629 531789 Sarah Seddon (High Peak team) on 01629 537597. About us: Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be. Join a workforce where 94% of staff in Children's Social Work are proud to work for Derbyshire County Council, according to our Annual Employee Survey 2022. What can you expect from us? We value your hard work and commitment, offering a comprehensive package that includes:<ul> <li>Achievable case loads</li> <li>Accelerated pay progression</li> <li>Access to training and development opportunities worth over £5000</li> <li>Systemic training equivalent to a Post Graduate Certificate</li> <li>Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network</li> <li>Effective leadership and management</li> <li>Career progression and formal qualifications opportunities</li> <li>Diverse range of cases for a rewarding career</li> <li>Covered DBS fee and Social Work England registration fee reimbursement</li> <li>What rewards and benefits do we offer you?</li> </ul>Enjoy being a part of our team with benefits such as:<ul> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month</li> <li>Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more</li> <li>Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme</li> <li>Travel expenses</li> <li>Discounts on leisure centre memberships</li> <li>Free car parking at most sites</li> <li>In-house counselling service</li> <li>Occupational Health service</li> <li>Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> <li>Various Employee Networks championing inclusivity across the council</li> </ul>Make a real positive difference in the lives of children and families - join Derbyshire County Council today! Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here CS1 This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

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Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Service (7 Posts)

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Experienced Social Worker within the Children &amp; Young People Disability Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £53,385 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children and young adults with disabilities receive a service that reflects the Council’s committed to child and adult safeguarding and meaningful transition into young adulthood.</li><li>Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a committed to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with disabled children, young people and their families.</li><li>Work directly with disabled children and young people to establish their loved experiences wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.</li><li>Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.</li><li>Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning.</li><li>Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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Experienced Social Worker - Children & Young People Disability Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Experienced Social Worker within the Children &amp; Young People Disability Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £45,829 per annum. Main duties: <ul>
<li>To provide a high-quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the Social Worker’s experience.</li><li>Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children and young adults with disabilities receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to child and adult safeguarding and meaningful transition into young adulthood.</li><li>Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with disabled children, young people and their families.</li><li>Work directly with disabled children and young people to establish their lived experiences wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.</li><li>Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.</li><li>Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.</li><li>Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the Social Work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning.</li><li>Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Experienced Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker role is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Northamptonshire.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £49,686 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Carry out initial, core and specialised assessments as per national guidelines and within prescribed timescales in order to formulate support plans for service users and coordinate their implementation or refer the case to the appropriate service area for support to child/family.</li><li>Manage cases varying in complexity, organise packages of support to service users, assess levels of risk to their health and wellbeing, and in conjunction with them and their families/carers, monitor and review their situations so that support can be adjusted as appropriate to their needs.</li><li>Liaise with and take a professional lead in involving appropriate staff and agencies and cases and arrange for contact as necessary to meet the needs of service users and within the remit of the County Council.</li><li>Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary teams and meetings, planning reviews with colleagues and relevant professional staff to assist and analyse the needs of service users and to plan care programmes in accordance with those needs.</li><li>Give written/verbal evidence in court/adoption/fostering panels when required to so do, carry out all necessary planning and assessments related to proceedings in conjunction with relevant professionals.</li><li>Implement actions agreed by the courts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users within the specified timeframe.</li><li>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</li><li>Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department.</li><li>Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Relevant Social Work experience.</li></ul>
Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an experienced Senior Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Uxbridge. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £46,860 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To engage with individuals, families, groups, and communities to assess and intervene and using professional judgment employ a range of interventions promoting choice, control, and independence.</li><li>At this level the role holder will be more autonomous. They will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, striking a balance between support and control, liaising with a wide range of professionals, including more senior levels.</li><li>The role holder will assist individuals, carers, and families to develop support plans to meet the outcome identified, using an asset-based approach and family, friends, and community options where appropriate and eligible needs are identified. They will actively encourage involvement and ownership of the support plan but to take a leadership role where appropriate and will give clear explanation of the use of Direct Payments so that informed decisions can be made.</li><li>The role holder will actively promote wellbeing and independence, to enable individuals and carers to retain or regain their skills and confidence and prevent or delay deterioration. They will engage effectively with families to facilitate contingency planning to anticipate complexity and changing circumstances.</li><li>They will ensure that individuals, carers, and families have a clear understanding of the NHS Continuing Health Care process and support where required. They will also ensure compliance with the Care Act and other relevant legislation when using advocacy services and carrying out reviews, including mental capacity assessments.</li><li>Where required, they will take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for social work students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Experienced Senior Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Experienced Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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