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JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Service Manager within the Child Protection Advisors Service to work full time for Haringey.

The salary for this Service Manager job is up to £65,478 per annum. 
 
 Main duties:

<ul>
<li>Be accountable to ensuring the highest professional standards and professional conduct by fostering an environment that promotes rigour through self-reflection, debate and challenge.</li>

<li>Lead on holding an expectation that decisions are interrogated and underpinned by theory and best evidence that they contribute to the goals of the child and family.</li>

<li>Demonstrate optimistic behaviour and build positive relationships with children and families and other professionals. Lead by example, showing integrity, creativity, resilience and clarify of purpose.</li>

<li>Be visible and accessible to all staff, children and families. Promote a culture a culture where poor practice can be challenged stakeholders can feel safe to raise concerns including whistleblowing.</li>

<li>Prioritise budgets in order to meet demand and ensure quality of service provision. Confidently illustrate the relationship between efficiency, child outcome and financial flexibility so that services can respond to changing need and risk.</li>

<li>Secure excellent practice through an analytical understanding of different patterns of family functioning matched with service responses which are most likely to effect change for families.</li>

<li>Recognise the strengths and development needs of your staff, using practice observation, reflection and feedback mechanisms, including the views of children and families.</li>

<li>Invest available resources into staff and service development drawing on expertise of children and families.</li>

<li>Create an ethos within which staff are motivated and supported to be ambitious on behalf of children and families.</li>

<li>Use resources to the best effect and ensure mechanisms are in place to facilitate constant reflective thinking about the welfare of children and their families.</li>

<li>Build and develop influential and respectful partnerships between practitioners and partner agencies.</li>

<li>Lead in the application of an ethical approach to the exercise of authority, which develops and maintains relationships with families and professionals and ensure the protection of children.</li>

<li>Exercise statutory powers where social work assessment shows that families require help and support and children are at risk of significant harm, ensuring that actions are proportionate to risk.</li>

<li>Ensure the professional network identifies the logic by which children and families are functioning and use this as a basis for effective engagement. Take into account difference, the experience of discrimination and the impact of poverty.</li>

<li>Recognise the patterns of relationships between professionals, identifying where these are likely to compromise the welfare of families and the safety of children, taking immediate and corrective action.</li>

<li>Strike a balance between employing a managerial, task-centred approach and an enabling leadership style to achieve efficient day-to-day functioning.</li>
</ul>

Requirements of this Service Manager 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 Service Manager 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 adjus

Sanctuary Personnel

Service Manager - Child Protection Advisors

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Service Manager within the Leaving Care Team to work Full Time based in Haringey.The salary for this Service Manager job is up to £65,478 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To be responsible for effective Management of Team Managers and other practice staff as required to ensure across the Children’s Service the delivery of a seamless and holistic response to children and young people’s needs and to provide accountability for the delivery of services to children, young people and their families.</li><li>Ensure that there is effective management of childcare services, including judgement of risk to families and children, within the Service and across agencies. This may include managing staff in different locations, other disciplines and agencies as may be required as part of delivering multi-disciplinary services.</li><li>To manage, develop and continuously review services for the client group in partnership with others, in order to promote the provision of good quality, best value services for local residents.</li><li>To maintain a high quality of work standards uniformly across the service by ensuring that all staff and managers receive regular, high quality, challenging and reflective supervision, performance appraisal and standard setting. To lead, develop and manage team member’s expertise and special skills in accordance with departmental and Council policy and guidance.</li><li>To be responsible where appropriate for the recruitment, appointment and probationary assessment of new staff in compliance with Council Policy and procedures. To identify staff learning and development needs and ensure high standard of professional practice are achieved through systemic individual and team development programmes, to ensure that all staff are appropriately trained to the required standards of competence.</li><li>To participate in and to ensure regular audits of record keeping across the teams is consistently of a high standard and that managerial decisions are taken and recorded promptly within the appropriate frameworks and embedded within practice and their teams.</li><li>To initiate, organise, attend and chair meetings as appropriate, including but not limited to single and inter-agency meetings and core work groups for particular children, monitor performance of agreed tasks for all participants.</li><li>To ensure that the views of our service users continuously contribute to improvements to the service.</li><li>Coordinates and directs staff in decision making process to achieve positive outcomes for children and their families within a single and multi-agency care planning framework.</li><li>To be accountable for the most effective use of allocated budgets, adhere to Best Value principles, control cost and enhance.</li><li>To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Service Manager 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 Service Manager 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.

Service Manager - Leaving Care Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with disabilities? We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our dynamic team in a vibrant borough just outside the heart of London. With a competitive salary range of £42,414 to £50,691 annually, this full-time, permanent role offers the chance to work within a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference. Our forward-thinking environment fosters growth and collaboration, making it the perfect place for those looking to advance their career in social work. Perks and Benefits: - Permanent Position: Enjoy the stability and security that comes with a permanent role, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - impacting lives. - Full-Time Employment: Engage fully in your role and immerse yourself in the community you serve with a full-time opportunity. - Professional Development: Access ongoing training and support to expand your skills and knowledge within the field. - Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements to maintain harmony between your professional and personal life. - Collaborative Environment: Join a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to integrated support and innovative solutions. What you will do: - Conduct specialist needs assessments, such as Single Assessments and Children in Need evaluations, ensuring comprehensive and child-centred care plans are developed. - Prepare detailed care and support plans, addressing a wide range of needs including health, education, transitions, respite, and family support. - Regularly review care packages, budgets, personal/direct payments, and transitions, ensuring all arrangements meet the current needs of the child. - Coordinate effectively with multi-agency partners, including education and health services, ensuring cohesive and integrated support for each child. - Actively participate in meetings such as Team Around the Child and EHCP reviews to ensure excellent communication and planning. - Engage directly with children using suitable communication techniques, advocating strongly for their needs and the voices of their carers. - Support families through safeguarding and legal processes, ensuring compliance with statutory duties including the Children Act 1989 and the Equality Act 2010. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by&nbsp;Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from any experienced Social Work candidate with experience as a Newly Qualified, Social Worker, Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, Head of Service or Director. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work applicants who meet these requirements for this Permanent Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.Living and working in Harrow offers the perfect blend of urban and suburban life, with access to diverse cultural experiences, excellent schools, and beautiful parks. Join us on this exciting journey and make a real difference within a community that values and supports its members. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! 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 with Disabilities Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title:&nbsp;Social Practice Manager - MASH Team 
 Location: London Borough 
 Salary: £58,323 - £64,653 per annum 
 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Practice Manager to lead our thriving Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in one of London's most vibrant boroughs. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will ensure that children at risk of harm receive timely, proportionate, and effective support. You'll be managing an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals, driving high standards of safeguarding excellence in a borough known for its cultural diversity and community spirit.


<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3>

<ul>
<li>
Competitive salary of £58,323 - £64,653 per annum, recognising your expertise and leadership
</li>

<li>
Full-time, permanent role offering job stability and rewarding challenges
</li>

<li>
Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression
</li>

<li>
Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration
</li>

<li>
A supportive team environment that prioritises work-life balance
</li>
</ul>


<h3>What You Will Do</h3>

<ul>
<li>
Lead and manage the daily operations of the MASH team, ensuring efficient workflows and timely safeguarding decisions
</li>

<li>
Provide reflective supervision, appraisals, and professional guidance to social workers and support staff
</li>

<li>
Allocate, screen, and monitor referrals in line with statutory thresholds and safeguarding protocols
</li>

<li>
Promote collaborative working across partner agencies, strengthening the effectiveness of the MASH function
</li>

<li>
Audit casework, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with statutory guidance
</li>

<li>
Contribute to workforce development, training, and service improvement within the MASH team
</li>
</ul>


<h3>Person Specification</h3>

Qualifications &amp; Registration

<ul>
<li>
Recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW, CQSW)
</li>

<li>
Current registration with Social Work England
</li>

<li>
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
</li>
</ul>

Essential Experience

<ul>
<li>
Substantial post-qualification experience in children's s
</li>
</ul>

Social Practice Manager - MASH Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Approved Mental Health Professional within the Adult Frontline &amp; Community Team to work Full Time based in Surrey.The salary for this AMHP job is up to £52,588 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.</li><li>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.</li><li>Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.</li><li>Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions, promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.</li><li>Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.</li><li>Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.</li><li>Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.</li><li>Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.</li><li>Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.</li><li>As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.</li><li>Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required.</li><li>Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies.</li></ul>
Benefits That Surrey Offer:<ul>
<li>26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service</li><li>Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave</li><li>An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing</li><li>Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year</li><li>Paternity, adoption and dependants leave</li><li>A generous local government salary related pension</li><li>Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more</li><li>2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year</li><li>Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources</li><li>AMHP allowance of up to £3,000 per annum.</li></ul>
Requirements of this AMHP 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 AMHP job is advertised by Zehnn Young; 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.

Approved Mental Health Professional - Adult Frontline & Community Teams

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Substance Misuse Service to work Full Time based in Wandsworth. 
 
 The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £52,627 per annum. 
 
 Main duties:

<ul>
<li>To engage and fully participate in supervision and to apply critical reflection and analysis to inform professional decisions. To ensure risks are discussed with your line manager to gain direction, advice and support with practice.</li>

<li>To effectively manage a reasonable caseload appropriate to the level of experience and to maintain adequate throughput of work. To discuss any challenges with caseload management with your line manager in a timely way to access any necessary support with prioritisation.</li>

<li>To be professionally curious when undertaking effective assessments of individual and carer needs and risks within statutory frameworks, using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to ensure they are focused on outcomes.</li>

<li>To work directly in partnership with residents, their families and carers to enable them to maintain their independence and wellbeing, cope with change, attain outcomes they want and need, understand and manage risk, and participate in the life of their communities.</li>

<li>To provide advice and information to residents and carers ensuring that the assessment, care and support plans, information about charging and other information regarding service provision is communicated in a timely way.</li>

<li>To monitor implementation of packages of care and ensure support plans, including funding arrangements for any services, are thoroughly reviewed to meet needs and risks in accordance with statutory requirements and Council policy and deliver highest quality of service and best value.</li>

<li>To take responsibility for consistent, accurate, clear, and timely case recording. To ensure that confidentiality is maintained, and that information is shared with resident, service providers and others agencies (health) in accordance with the Department's data protection and information sharing requirements.</li>

<li>To hold a caseload of higher-level complexity and to be able to conduct legally compliant assessments in a wide range of challenging contexts, cope with difficult conversations and be highly resilient.</li>

<li>To advise and support managers on the relevant matters affecting the service and to contribute as required to change programmes within the service.</li>

<li>To work in ways that develops good working relations and collaborative arrangements with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
</ul>

Benefits:

<ul>
<li>Payment of Social Work England registration fee</li>

<li>Performance related salary progression scheme</li>

<li>32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (40 paid days in total)</li>

<li>Regular reflective supervision and peer group supervision</li>

<li>Bespoke Personal Development Plans</li>

<li>Amazing fully funded training opportunities and career pathways including - Practice Educator; Leadership and Management; Best Interest Assessor; Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP); Social Work Apprenticeships; Coaching and Mentoring and Adults Safeguarding at Risk.</li>

<li>Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resources</li>

<li>We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if this is something you'd like to explore.</li>
</ul>

Requirements of this Social Worker role:

<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li>

<li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li>

<li>Substantial post-qualification experience of working in a statutory social care or health setting undertaking effective social care assessments and reviews and developing care and support plans that deliver personalised, integrated care and support that helps people to maintain their independence and attain the outcomes they want.</li>

<li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li>
</ul>

Contact: 
 This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; 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 d

Substance Misuse Social Worker 

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adult Safeguarding Team to work Full Time based in Haringey. 
 
 The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £53,194per annum. 
 
 Main duties:

<ul>
<li>To take responsibility for a suitable caseload and develop experience and competency across the following duties with opportunity to progress from one grade to the next when/if progression requirements are met.</li>

<li>Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning that is person-centred and strengths-based.</li>

<li>Work effectively within legal, policy and financial frameworks, obligations, structures and culture, in particular, the Care Act, Menal Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Human Rights and Equalities legislation and accompanying guidance and codes of practice.</li>

<li>Construct and implement care packages which are clearly linked to the needs of clients, working creatively with community and voluntary organisations to maximise independence, to minimise risks and improve outcomes and the quality of life for service users and their carers.</li>

<li>Be responsible for the assessment and safe discharge of service users from hospital back into community settings, working within challenging timeframes and reducing risk of future readmission.</li>

<li>Undertake Mental Capacity assessments for service users where it is deemed that they may lack the mental capacity to make a specific decision.</li>

<li>Identify service users who are eligible for Continuing Health Care (CHC) or Section 117 funding and undertake checklists and work with other professionals to provide a multi-disciplinary assessment within this framework.</li>

<li>Complete Human Rights Act assessments for those who have no recourse to public funds but may require support under the Care Act.</li>

<li>Take responsibility for managing an individual caseload of clients, regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in clients needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to support/care plan, and it remains an effective use of resources.</li>

<li>Intervene in emergency situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and initiate the appropriate statutory or other actions required.</li>

<li>Participate in office duty on a rota basis, responding to new referrals, assessing urgency of requests and implementing actions to meet immediate needs.</li>

<li>Maintain and update case notes and other records within required timescales, write reports provided written responses as required, if required, give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.</li>

<li>Develop and maintain up to date knowledge and competency and personal effectiveness in relevant legislation, social work practice and changes in social work including strengths-based working delivery models through development as agreed by the Team Manager.</li>

<li>Fully participate in individual supervision and performance appraisal as well as participate in the development and implementation of performance indicators and quality service standards, always striving for improved performance both personally and as a service.</li>
</ul>

Requirements of this Social Worker role:

<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 Zehnn Young; 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. 
 
 Rea

Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Adult Senior Social Worker within the Locality Team to work full time based in Hillingdon.The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £49,083 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Manage social work caseload of more complex nature and with high levels of autonomy.</li><li>Provide expert professional and technical advice to other Social Workers, managers, colleagues and partners.</li><li>Provide professional supervision of other Social Workers (circa 3-6), supporting caseload management and promoting reflective practice and continuous professional development.</li><li>Demonstrate skilled used of range of frameworks for assessment and intervention.</li><li>Model and help other develop social work professionalism and effective caseload management.</li><li>Establish network of internal and external colleagues to support effective practice.</li><li>Prepare reports for Court of Protection.</li><li>Participate in Panel processes.</li><li>Chair professional meetings with inter-agency partners and clients.</li><li>To produce management information and analysis.</li><li>Participate in team planning and contribute to the delivery of team and service plans.</li><li>Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework.</li></ul>
Requirements of this role:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>This post requires registration with the relevant health professional council/governing body (Social Care England).</li></ul>
Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; 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.

Senior Social Worker - Adults Localities Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Location: Hayes UK 
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum 
Contract: Permanent/Full-time

About the Role:

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker seeking a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client is looking for a highly motivated Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering Team, providing crucial support to foster carers and ensuring that the children in their care thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that plays a key role in transforming the lives of vulnerable children. You will work collaboratively with foster carers, children, and professionals, ensuring that children receive the care and support they need to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
<li>Provide direct supervision and support to a caseload of foster carers, helping them deliver high-quality care for children.</li>

<li>Conduct regular visits and assessments to ensure the welfare and progress of children in placement.</li>

<li>Work closely with foster carers to identify training needs and support their professional development.</li>

<li>Attend and contribute to fostering panels, care reviews, and multi-agency meetings.</li>

<li>Ensure all documentation and records are maintained in accordance with legislative requirements and local policies.</li>

<li>Participate in the recruitment, assessment, and approval of new foster carers.</li>

<li>Offer advice and guidance on complex cases, drawing on your professional expertise to support foster carers in managing challenging situations.</li>
</ul>

About You:

We are seeking a compassionate and organised social worker who thrives in a team environment and is committed to promoting positive outcomes for children in foster care. You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with foster carers, children, and professionals alike.

Essential Requirements:

<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker with a degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification) recognised by Social Work England.</li>

<li>Current registration with Social Work England.</li>

<li>Demonstrated experience working with children and families, ideally within a fostering or looked-after children's team.</li>

<li>A thorough understanding of the Fostering Regulations (2011), National Minimum Standards, and relevant legislation.</li>

<li>Strong assessment and report-writing skills, with an eye for detail.</li>

<li>Ability to manage a varied caseload while meeting deadlines and targets.</li>

<li>A commitment to continued professional development, with a proactive approach to learning and training.</li>

<li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>
</ul>

What's in it for You?

<ul>
<li>Career development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.</li>

<li>Ongoing training and professional development tailored to your needs and aspirations.</li>

<li>The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people by supporting foster carers to provide a safe and stable home.</li>

<li>A competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working options and a generous holiday allowance.</li>
</ul>

Why Join the Team?

You will be part of a well-established organisation that is committed to the well-being of children and foster carers. With a focus on achieving the best outcomes for children, the team fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. You will have access to excellent resources, training, and support, helping you to grow professionally while making a positive difference every day.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a passion for fostering and making a lasting difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this job is managed by Sanctuary Personnel on behalf of its client. If you apply, Sanctuary Personnel will receive your details and be

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Hospital Discharge Team to work Full Time based in Wandsworth. 
 
 The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £52,627 per annum. 
 
 Main duties:

<ul>
<li>To engage and fully participate in supervision and to apply critical reflection and analysis to inform professional decisions. To ensure risks are discussed with your line manager to gain direction, advice and support with practice.</li>

<li>To effectively manage a reasonable caseload appropriate to the level of experience and to maintain adequate throughput of work. To discuss any challenges with caseload management with your line manager in a timely way to access any necessary support with prioritisation.</li>

<li>To be professionally curious when undertaking effective assessments of individual and carer needs and risks within statutory frameworks, using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to ensure they are focused on outcomes.</li>

<li>To work directly in partnership with residents, their families and carers to enable them to maintain their independence and wellbeing, cope with change, attain outcomes they want and need, understand and manage risk, and participate in the life of their communities.</li>

<li>To provide advice and information to residents and carers ensuring that the assessment, care and support plans, information about charging and other information regarding service provision is communicated in a timely way.</li>

<li>To monitor implementation of packages of care and ensure support plans, including funding arrangements for any services, are thoroughly reviewed to meet needs and risks in accordance with statutory requirements and Council policy and deliver highest quality of service and best value</li>

<li>To take responsibility for consistent, accurate, clear, and timely case recording. To ensure that confidentiality is maintained, and that information is shared with resident, service providers and others agencies (health) in accordance with the Department's data protection and information sharing requirements.</li>

<li>To hold a caseload of higher-level complexity and to be able to conduct legally compliant assessments in a wide range of challenging contexts, cope with difficult conversations and be highly resilient.</li>

<li>To advise and support managers on the relevant matters affecting the service and to contribute as required to change programmes within the service.</li>

<li>To work in ways that develops good working relations and collaborative arrangements with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
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Benefits:

<ul>
<li>Payment of Social Work England registration fee</li>

<li>Performance related salary progression scheme</li>

<li>32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (40 paid days in total)</li>

<li>Regular reflective supervision and peer group supervision</li>

<li>Bespoke Personal Development Plans</li>

<li>Amazing fully funded training opportunities and career pathways including - Practice Educator; Leadership and Management; Best Interest Assessor; Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP); Social Work Apprenticeships; Coaching and Mentoring and Adults Safeguarding at Risk.</li>

<li>Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resources</li>

<li>We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if this is something you'd like to explore.</li>
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Requirements of this Social Worker role:

<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li>

<li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li>

<li>Substantial post-qualification experience of working in a statutory social care or health setting undertaking effective social care assessments and reviews and developing care and support plans that deliver personalised, integrated care and support that helps people to maintain their independence and attain the outcomes they want.</li>

<li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li>
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Contact: 
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