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JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Fostering Team Location: Isle Of Wight, UK Salary: £42 Hourly Contract Type: Ongoing Work Type: Full Time/Part Time Join our dynamic Fostering Team in the picturesque Isle Of Wight and seize this wonderful opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives. As a Locum Social Worker within our team, you'll have the flexibility to work on a full time or part time basis, earning a competitive rate of 42 GBP per hour. This ongoing role not only promises professional growth but a work-life balance tailored to your needs as well. Perks and benefits:- Hourly Salary: Enjoy the freedom of an hourly salary of 42 GBP, giving you the flexibility to manage your own schedule and maximise earnings. - Diverse Work Experience: Gain unique experiences by engaging with a variety of cases, enriching your professional portfolio. - Professional Development: Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge through continuous training and workshops. - Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options allow you to manage your personal life and career effectively. What you will do:- Conduct assessments of prospective foster carers and ensure they meet the standards required for fostering. - Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring they are fully equipped to care for children. - Collaborate with other professionals involved in the child's care, ensuring a holistic approach to the child's wellbeing. - Prepare detailed reports for panels, reviews, and planning meetings, providing essential updates on the children and carers. - Facilitate and participate in training and support groups for foster carers to enhance their development. The Isle Of Wight offers a charming blend of natural beauty and community spirit, making it an ideal place to live and work. Experience the island's beautiful landscapes, a vibrant cultural scene, and a warm, welcoming community. Take advantage of this exciting role as a Locum Social Worker, and enjoy both professional fulfilment and the pleasures of island life. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

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Social Worker - Fostering Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker – Fostering &amp; Permanence Team Location: Camden, UK Salary: £39.04 per hour Contract: 3 months, Full-time We are thrilled to present this exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking Social Worker to join our dynamic Fostering and Permanence Team within the bustling and vibrant heart of Camden. This is your chance to make a substantial impact on young lives while earning a competitive hourly rate. If you are someone who thrives on variety and meaningful work, this role is your gateway to a fulfilling career in one of London's most diverse boroughs. Perks and benefits:<ul>
<li>Locum role – Embrace the flexibility and freedom that locum work offers. Enjoy the variety of work experiences, allowing you to expand your skills and build your network while achieving a balance that suits your lifestyle.</li><li>Comprehensive training – We provide thorough training from day one to ensure you are well-equipped to excel in your role, gaining invaluable skills that will serve you throughout your career.</li><li>Collaborative culture – Join a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a profound difference in children's lives, where teamwork and mutual support are key.</li><li>Agile working environment – Experience a flexible and innovative workplace that values results and creativity over traditional working methods.</li></ul>
 What you will do:<ul>
<li>Undertake the assessment, preparation, training, support, and reviews of various carers including foster carers, kinship carers, and special guardians, ensuring their capacity to provide high-quality care.</li><li>Collaborate with carers in partnership, utilizing trauma-informed practice skills to support their understanding of their roles, the needs of children, and the importance of securing permanent arrangements.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of carers' households, ensuring children and young people's safety through rigorous reviews and adherence to statutory checks.</li><li>Provide supervision and support to carers, aiding in the development of their practice skills and ensuring compliance with statutory and departmental requirements.</li><li>Prepare and provide detailed assessments, written reports, and statements for care planning meetings, panels, courts, and reviews of Children Looked After.</li><li>Contribute to care planning and permanence arrangements by consulting with childcare teams, identifying placement needs, and developing support plans for long-term placements.</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate records for carers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Participate in a duty system, including out-of-hours, to guarantee that carers receive consistent support.</li><li>Foster professional relationships with clients, carers, colleagues, and external agencies to encourage equality, diversity, and mutual respect in all interactions.</li><li>Take charge of personal performance and development, establishing goals and strategies for continued growth and success.</li></ul>
 Qualifications:<ul>
<li>Diploma in Social Work or equivalent qualification</li><li>Registered with Social Work England (SWE)</li></ul>
 Technical Knowledge and Experience:<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of children-related legislation, especially the Children Act 1989, and understanding of family and friends’ care, fostering, and Special Guardianship Regulations.</li><li>Experience in managing complex issues in the assessment and support of carers.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.</li></ul>
 In Camden, we believe in creating a community where everyone can prosper. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping a brighter future for our children and young people. As part of our innovative and inclusive workforce, you will gain the chance to redefine what it means to work in social care while delighting in the lively culture and rich history Camden has to offer. Whether you are exploring our iconic markets or relaxing in beautifully verdant parks, Camden is a great place to live and work. We eagerly anticipate your bold ideas and innovative spirit joining our team. 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 - Fostering & Permanence Team 

JOB-20240819-db742659Team Manager (Social Work) - Fostering Team in Rochester (UK) - £47 Hourly, Full-Time, 3 Months Step into this thrilling locum opportunity as a Team Manager in the Fostering Team located in the historic town of Rochester. This full-time role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact within a short but rewarding period of three months. Our fostering team is seeking an organised and innovative leader to guide the team to success. Earning a competitive rate of £47 per hour, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to provide nurturing homes for children in need. Perks and benefits:Enjoy the flexibility of locum work, allowing you to control your work-life balance and enjoy new challenges with each assignment. Rochester’s rich cultural scene and close-knit community offer an ideal backdrop for enhancing your career – and your lifestyle. In addition to the rewarding work, network with like-minded professionals, develop your skill set in diverse settings, and enjoy the satisfaction of making a real difference in children’s lives. What you will do:<ul>
<li>Lead and manage the fostering team to ensure the highest standards of practice are maintained</li><li>Implement and oversee training and development programs for team members</li><li>Collaborate with social workers, families, carers, and external agencies to develop effective fostering arrangements</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation</li><li>Monitor and evaluate service delivery, identifying areas for improvement</li><li>Manage caseloads effectively, providing support and supervision as needed</li></ul>
 Join us in Rochester, where the charm of historic streets and stunning cathedral views inspire undoubtedly creative problem-solving and dynamic leadership in the fostering field. This picturesque town offers an exceptional quality of life, with its excellent school system, vibrant arts scene, and accessible transport links to London and beyond. Embark on a journey where your career in social work can truly flourish. 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.

Team Manager(Social Work) - Fostering Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Fostering Team&nbsp;to work full time for Fostering Innovations, based in Uxbridge, Hillingdon. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £52,000 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To manage a team of Assistant Team Managers, Practice Managers and Supervision Social Workers.</li><li>To manage high quality Fostering Service ensuring that comprehensive support services and robust supervision is provided to all foster carers.</li><li>To supervise and manage a staff team, including social workers and other social work staff, providing support, supervision and advice.</li><li>To maintain the agency’s high standards, in order or promote positive outcomes for children and young people, and ensure that social work &nbsp;and foster care practice continues to achieve ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ in Ofsted inspections.</li><li>To work closely with Fostering Manager and Directors in the assessment of prospective foster carers, adhering to timescales and Foster Panel activity.</li><li>To work closely with Directors to establish and maintain relationships with local authorities, and contribute to planning and developing the service in line with customer’s changing needs.</li><li>To commit to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and protecting them from risk of harm. The Agency recognises its responsibility to ensure safe working with children and young people.</li><li>Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which may include occasional evenings and weekends.</li><li>To actively promote equality of opportunity and an anti-discriminatory service.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Team Manager 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 Team Manager 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 - Team Manager - Fostering Team

&nbsp;JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Redbridge. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £43,815per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the ever-changing pressures and agendas faced by agencies working with children, young people and their families.</li><li>As an experienced social worker you are expected to understand the level and nature of the responsibilities that you will accept within the team, offering supervision and leadership to both peers and less experienced professional staff.</li><li>To undertake assessment of needs of children and their families.</li><li>To undertake assessments in accordance with central government and local guidelines and where appropriate prepare and present and implement plans for work with families based on such assessments.</li><li>To support children and their families so that children will be maintained in a safe environment within the family networks.</li><li>To involve individual, families, carers, groups and communities in decision making, offering them choices and options and link them to support groups and networks.</li><li>To be accountable to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities for their practice.</li><li>To help individuals, families, carers, groups and communities represent their views in all meetings affecting them and work effectively with others to improve services offered to them.</li><li>To have knowledge of services relevant to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities (not just those offered by their organization) and how to access other relevant services.</li><li>To work with children and their family to ensure where appropriate a re-unification, where short term separation has been necessary.</li><li>To initiate where necessary Care Proceedings, attend Court and represent the Local Authority.</li><li>To support children who are looked after by this authority. Formulate, prepare and implement appropriate care plans in line with C.L.A procedures.</li><li>To prepare and present range of reports including reports for Court, Child Care Reviews, C.P. Conferences and planning meetings.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker:<ul>
<li>CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work of equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Management qualification at least at Level 4.</li><li>At least 1 years’ experience of supervising professional staff.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.</li><li>Ability to travel independently to all required areas by the job’s responsibilities.</li></ul>
Contact: This 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.

JOB-20240819-db742659Fostering Panel Advisor – Social Worker (Children) Location: Crewe, UK Salary: £45.00 per hour Contract Type: Full-Time, OngoingWe are seeking a dedicated Fostering Panel Advisor to join our dynamic team in Crewe. This ongoing full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and foster families. Join a supportive environment where your expertise in child welfare and social work is valued and rewarded.<h3>Perks and Benefits:</h3>
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Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the variety and autonomy of locum work, balancing your professional and personal life with ease.</li><li>
Professional Development: Access continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li><li>
Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with experienced professionals in the sector, expanding your knowledge and professional connections.</li><li>
Rewarding Work Environment: Experience the satisfaction of making a real difference in children’s lives, with each day bringing new challenges and successes.</li></ul>
<h3>What You Will Do:</h3>
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Provide expert advice and guidance to the fostering panel, ensuring all cases are thoroughly and fairly evaluated.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with social workers to uphold the best interests of children and families.</li><li>
Participate in panel meetings, contributing your professional insight to decision-making processes.</li><li>
Prepare detailed reports and recommendations based on assessments and professional judgement.</li><li>
Stay informed on current legislation and best practices in fostering, ensuring compliance and the highest standards of care.</li></ul>
<h3>Why Crewe?</h3>
Crewe offers a vibrant blend of history, culture, and modern amenities. With excellent transport links, nearby countryside, and a friendly community, Crewe is an ideal location to grow your career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.<h3>Working with Sanctuary Personnel:</h3>
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Fostering Panel Advisor

JOB-20240819-db742659Join our team as a Social Work Team Manager within the Fostering Team in Dudley, UK. This ongoing contract offers a competitive hourly rate of £41.42. Full-time work promises an engaging role where you can truly make a difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills in social work management while overseeing a dedicated fostering team.Perks and benefits: Enjoy the flexibility and variation of locum work while bringing your expertise to a dynamic team. You will be joining an organisation that values innovation and offers excellent professional development opportunities, keeping your skills sharp and up to date. Additionally, work-life balance is further enhanced with the option of flexible working hours. By teaming up with us, you’ll have the chance to broaden your experience across different cases and challenges, keeping every day interesting. Plus, joining a supportive network of professionals helps enhance collaborative learning and mutual support.What you will do: - Lead and manage the social work team within the fostering service, ensuring high-quality service delivery. - Oversee the assessment, approval, and support of foster carers, ensuring the highest standards are met. - Collaborate with other agencies and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people. - Monitor team performance, implementing improvements where necessary to enhance service delivery. - Provide supervision, support, and mentoring to team members to foster their professional growth. - Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations. - Manage budgets effectively, making sure resources are used efficiently.Requirements you must bring to the role: - A degree or equivalent in social work with current Social Work England registration. - Up-to-date managerial experience, having worked as a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager. - Substantial frontline experience in Children's Services focusing on fostering is essential.Dudley is not just a wonderful place to work but also offers a fantastic living environment. Immerse yourself in the rich industrial history while enjoying modern amenities and beautiful parks. The community is friendly and vibrant, promising an excellent quality of life. Dudley is perfectly located with great transport links to Birmingham and the wider Midlands, offering city thrills and peaceful countryside in equal measure. Whether you are local or considering relocation, Dudley has much to offer.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 Work Team Manager - Fostering

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Locum Social Worker within Fostering Team Job Location: Huyton, UK Salary: £39 per hour Hourly Contract: Ongoing, Full-timeStep into an exciting opportunity as a Locum Social Worker working within the Fostering Team in Huyton. This Full-time role offers a rewarding chance to make a substantial difference by ensuring high-quality care for children in foster placements. Earning a competitive £39 per hour, enjoy both professional growth and personal satisfaction in this ongoing contract position.Perks and benefits: - Flexibility and variety: Enjoy the unique benefits of locum work, allowing you to manage your own schedule and explore diverse experiences across different settings. - Networking opportunities: Work alongside talented professionals, expanding your professional contacts and learning from others in the field. - Professional development focus: Access opportunities to enhance your skills and stay current with many training programmes. - Work-life balance: Benefit from a work structure that supports your lifestyle and commitments, increasing job satisfaction and well-being.What you will do: - Provide essential support and supervision to a caseload of approved foster carers, including mainstream and connected carers, ensuring adherence to National Minimum Standards. - Engage actively in the fostering service duty rota, undertaking placement searches and conducting regulation 24 assessments. - Build strong working relationships with foster carers, offering guidance and advice to create stable and nurturing environments for children. - Ensure thorough documentation and case recording, maintaining high standards of practice and compliance with regulatory requirements.Requirements of the Social Worker: - A degree or equivalent qualification in social work. - Current registration with Social Work England. - Significant frontline experience in social services within the UK, working as a qualified Social Worker.Huyton offers a vibrant community enriched with local culture and friendly faces. With excellent public transport links to Liverpool and beyond, and lovely parks and open spaces, working and living in Huyton allows the perfect blend of career satisfaction and lifestyle enjoyment. Embrace this role and the chance to be a positive influence on the lives of foster carers and children alike.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

JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Supervising Social Worker – Family and Friends Fostering Location: Camden, UK Salary: To be confirmed (hourly) Employment Type: Ongoing, Locum, Full-Time Working Pattern: Hybrid (three days per week in the office)Overview: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker specialising in Family and Friends Fostering within the vibrant community of Camden. This role sits within the dynamic Family and Friends Fostering Team and offers the chance to work across both fostering and kinship cases. If you are an experienced social worker capable of managing a varied caseload and completing high-quality assessments, this position offers an excellent platform to grow your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.Perks and Benefits:<ul>
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Hybrid working arrangement with three days in the office and flexibility to work remotely.</li><li>
Opportunities to expand your professional network within a supportive and innovative team.</li><li>
Access to workshops and training sessions to support ongoing professional development.</li><li>
Diverse caseload offering valuable experience across fostering and kinship work.</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:<ul>
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Undertake kinship and special guardianship assessments for carers.</li><li>
Supervise and support approved foster carers to ensure high standards of care for children.</li><li>
Manage a mixed caseload of fostering and kinship cases, balancing administrative duties and direct work.</li><li>
Work collaboratively with professionals and partner agencies to deliver holistic support.</li><li>
Regularly review foster placements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and individual needs.</li></ul>
About Camden: Camden offers a lively and inspiring setting, renowned for its cultural vibrancy, green spaces, and diverse community. With its central location and excellent access to London’s amenities, Camden provides a stimulating backdrop for both work and personal life.About Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted agency specialising in social care and healthcare roles. With a strong reputation for quality service and competitive rates, we connect skilled professionals with roles that align with their expertise and career goals.

Supervising Social Worker - Family and Friends Fostering Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Locum Social Worker within Fostering Team in Chepstow, earning a fantastic £38.43 per hour on an ongoing basis. We are offering an exciting part-time opportunity for 3 days a week, ideally from Wednesday to Friday, with some flexibility. This is a role that truly makes a difference. Join our wonderful fostering team and let your skills in social work and experience in fostering shine bright. Perks and benefits:- Work-life balance is king here, with a flexible schedule of just 3 days per week. Enjoy every Monday off and a shorter working week to reboot and recharge. - Competitive hourly rate of £38.43, giving you financial freedom to pursue other passions or enjoy more leisure time. - Experience the rich historical charm of Chepstow as your playground, with its stunning landscapes and vibrant local community. - Locum work offers the variety and chance to gain experience in diverse settings without the traditional long-term commitment. What you will do:- Handle duty queries efficiently, finding placements that suit the needs of each child. - Collaborate with agencies and the child’s social worker to secure the best possible fostering placement. - Manage emergency viability assessments and handle urgent fostering duty tasks as required. - Showcase your expert communication skills as you liaise with various stakeholders to meet the fostering needs. Working in our fostering team, the successful candidate will be a qualified social worker with recent fostering experience, bringing valuable insights and ensuring that every child's well-being and placement needs are fully met. Chepstow is not just a place to work; it's a place to thrive. Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Wye Valley area, it offers an incredible blend of history, scenery, and hospitality. From its ancient castle to the picturesque river walks, you'll find Chepstow a delightful backdrop for both work and leisure. Join us and be part of a team that values care, community, and collaboration. 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.

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