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JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Haringey. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £57,102per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To be responsible for the management of the Team and ensure that the service provided is of the highest professional standard and is responsive to legislative requirements as well as corporate and national priorities.</li><li>To be responsible for all the work held within the team and to ensure that it is prioritised and allocated promptly within the available resources.</li><li>To ensure the team’s record keeping is maintained to a high standard and that managerial decisions are taken and recorded promptly within the appropriate framework.</li><li>To chair a range of practice meetings, including strategy meeting, core group meetings, monitoring the performance of agreed tasks for all participants.</li><li>To provide regular, high quality, challenging and reflective supervision of staff within agreed timescales and according to the departmental policy.</li><li>To be responsible for evaluating staff performance, including conducting probationary assessments, performance appraisals, sickness absence procedures and any other relevant procedures.</li><li>To promote staff learning and development including practice learning within the team and post-qualifying training for registered social workers and managers.</li><li>To facilitate and direct as necessary partnership with parents, carers, other professionals and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.</li><li>To develop a service consistent with models of partnership working with other agencies, children and their families and to enable children to stay safety at home wherever possible.</li><li>To work with managers in and across the Children and Young People’s Service to ensure children receive a seamless and holistic response to their needs.</li><li>To authorise, monitor and review financial commitments ensuring they meet children’s needs, are within costs limits, adhere to Best Value principles and to contribute to the identification of any resource shortages and efficiencies.</li><li>To implement the service Business Plan, ensuring that team members are clear about their individual and collective contribution towards achieving the objectives, targets and standards contained within it and to manage performance against these.</li><li>To participate in quality assurance processes, including audit and review in order to identify and promote best practice.</li><li>To ensure that the team undertakes its work in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and Council Policy.</li><li>To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required and assigned by the service.</li></ul>
Requirements of a Team Manager:<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 Team 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.

Sanctuary Personnel

Social Work Team Manager - Assessment 

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner within the Kinship Team to work full time based in Hillingdon.The salary for this permanent Advanced Social Work Practitioner job is up to £54,129 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Provide professional leadership to social work colleagues through demonstrating exemplary practice, sharing knowledge and positively managing the interface between practice and education/training.</li><li>Act as organisational expert in role specialism, providing advice and support to other social work colleagues and partners.</li><li>Disseminating specialised Kinship knowledge and advice to other teams as required.</li><li>Co-ordinating and having oversight of regular Group supervision and reflective time for the team members, and providing coaching and mentoring as required. Arranging learning for the team at intervals through the year that can be considered for continued Professional Development.</li><li>Developing the Kinship support offer to families and leading on this with the team. This includes the on-going and regular facilitation of Skills to foster training for Kinship carers.</li><li>Directly supporting learners in the team, such as apprentices and SW Students, this may include a Practice Educator role, as required. This will entail office based working where needed to ensure best learning opportunities and outcomes.</li><li>Manage social work caseload of most complex cases.</li><li>Model and take responsibility for workforce planning and workload allocation systems to sustain the Standards for Employer’s of Social Workers.</li><li>Provide professional consultation to all teams within the directorate and other agencies, ensuring effective and efficient practice and procedures are in place.</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></ul>
Contact:This Advanced Social Work Practitioner 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.

Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Location:&nbsp;HayesSalary: £49,000 per annumContract: PermanentPlease note: This job is managed by Sanctuary Personnel on behalf of its client. If you apply, Sanctuary Personnel will receive your details and be in touch to progress your application. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced social work professional who is passionate about safeguarding vulnerable children and influencing positive outcomes in their lives.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Chairing Looked After Child Reviews: You will chair statutory reviews, ensuring that care plans reflect the child’s best interests and are reviewed within statutory timeframes. Your leadership will guide multi-disciplinary discussions to ensure that decisions made are child-focused and legally compliant.</li><li>Advocating for the Child’s Voice: As an IRO, you will champion the child’s voice, ensuring that their views, wishes, and feelings are represented in care planning. You will engage with children directly to understand their needs and aspirations.</li><li>Oversight of Care Plans: You will monitor and review the implementation of care plans, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and that social workers, carers, and other professionals are accountable for delivering high-quality care.</li><li>Challenging Drift and Delay: You will actively challenge any delays in progressing care plans, advocating for timely actions and interventions to prevent drift in the care process, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each child.</li><li>Quality Assurance and Improvement: Your role will include the responsibility of assessing the quality of social work practice, raising concerns where standards fall below expectations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of services. You will play an integral part in auditing cases to ensure compliance with statutory guidance and best practice standards.</li><li>Supporting Multi-Agency Collaboration: You will work closely with other professionals, including social workers, health professionals, education providers, and legal teams, to ensure that the care plan is holistic and meets the child’s overall needs.</li><li>Mentoring and Advising Colleagues: You will provide expert advice and guidance to social work colleagues on complex cases, helping to ensure that care planning is thorough, legally compliant, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for children.</li></ul>
Person Specification:<ul>
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Qualifications:<ul>
<li>A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree or Master’s in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work)</li><li>Current Social Work England registration</li><li>Evidence of ongoing professional development</li></ul>
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Experience:<ul>
<li>Substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, particularly in Looked After Children teams</li><li>Experience of chairing multi-agency meetings, preferably within the child protection or care planning context</li><li>Proven experience in case auditing, quality assurance, or similar roles focusing on service improvement</li></ul>
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Social Work Independent Review Officer

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Specialist Adolescents Team to work full time for based in Hillingdon. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £44,019 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Manage a wider, increasingly complex social work caseload including safeguarding adults, with more autonomy.</li><li>Demonstrate expertise in one or more areas of social work practice.</li><li>Use range of frameworks for assessment and intervention.</li><li>Provide support for trainees and other employees, including acting as a ‘buddy’ for inductees.</li><li>Take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision from appropriate Social Worker to ensure effective practice, critical reflection and career development.</li><li>Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and use of knowledge related to area of practice, including critical awareness of current issues and new evidence-based practice research.</li><li>Recognise discriminatory practices and appropriately challenge service users, colleagues and senior staff.</li><li>Be responsible for proactive measures in response to emergency safety and liberty issues.</li><li>Demonstrate cost-consciousness in the application of available resources.</li><li>Maintain knowledge of current team plan and of own contribution in delivering this.</li><li>Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework.</li><li>Use a wide range of evidence sources to inform decision-making.</li><li>Clearly report and record, judgements, decisions and analysis using the appropriate system.</li><li>Act as Deprivation of Liberty (DOLS) Best Interest Assessor (following appropriate training and with minimum of 1 year post-ASYE practice experience).</li><li>A key aspect of the role is collaborating closely with young people to co-create their individual plans and empowering them to participate in decision making processes, including chairing their review meetings.</li></ul>
Requirements of this 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 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.

Social Worker - Specialist Adolescents Team

Location:&nbsp;Hayes, UK 
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum 
Contract: Permanent/Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to take on a pivotal leadership role within a fostering service dedicated to supporting children, young people, and foster carers. As the Responsible Individual, you will oversee the regulatory compliance, performance, and overall quality of the fostering service, ensuring that it meets all legal and statutory requirements while fostering a culture of excellence and safeguarding.

This is a critical role that requires a deep understanding of the complexities of fostering and children's services. You will provide strategic leadership, ensuring the service operates in line with Ofsted regulations and best practice, whilst maintaining the highest standards of care for vulnerable children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
<li>Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Children Act (1989), Fostering Regulations (2011), and the National Minimum Standards for Fostering.</li>

<li>Oversee the operation and governance of the fostering service, ensuring the service meets or exceeds regulatory requirements.</li>

<li>Liaise with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies, ensuring the service is fully prepared for inspections and addressing any actions arising from inspections or reviews.</li>

<li>Lead on the implementation of policies and procedures designed to safeguard children and promote their welfare, ensuring all staff and foster carers follow these standards.</li>

<li>Provide strategic leadership to the Registered Manager, senior staff, and foster carers, ensuring the service remains focused on positive outcomes for children.</li>

<li>Review and monitor the quality of care provided, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring continuous development within the service.</li>

<li>Ensure effective recruitment and retention of foster carers, offering support and guidance to maintain a stable and high-quality fostering community.</li>

<li>Support the development of fostering placements to ensure they meet the diverse needs of children, including those with complex needs or challenging behaviours.</li>

<li>Oversee the financial management of the fostering service, ensuring it remains financially viable while delivering high standards of care.</li>

<li>Represent the fostering service at a strategic level with external partners and stakeholders, including local authorities, health bodies, and third-sector organisations.</li>

<li>Work closely with the senior management team to set goals and drive service improvement, ensuring the fostering service is recognised for its high standards and positive outcomes.</li>
</ul>

About You:

The ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable and experienced leader within the fostering or social care sector, with a clear understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding fostering services in the UK. You will have a strong focus on safeguarding, a commitment to promoting the welfare of children, and the ability to inspire and guide a team to deliver exceptional care.

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>Significant experience in a senior management role within a fostering service or children's social care.</li>

<li>Thorough knowledge of the Children Act (1989), Fostering Services Regulations, National Minimum Standards, and the Care Standards Act (2000).</li>

<li>A proven track record of leading and managing fostering services in line with Ofsted requirements.</li>

<li>Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships with foster carers, staff, and external stakeholders.</li>

<li>Experience of working with regulatory bodies, such as Ofsted, and ensuring</li>
</ul>

Responsible Individual - Fostering Service 

Location:&nbsp;Guildford Salary: £46,399 - £49,588 per annum Job Type: Full-time, ContractAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Mental Health Team in Guildford. As a Senior Social Worker in the Adult Mental Health Team, you will play a critical role in providing advanced social work practice and leadership. You will work collaboratively with service users, carers, and multi-agency professionals to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused interventions. Your work will ensure compliance with statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and other relevant legislation.You will lead on complex cases, support safeguarding processes, and contribute to service improvement, offering guidance and supervision to less experienced team members.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Undertake comprehensive, person-centred assessments of need, risk, and mental capacity, ensuring outcomes are tailored to individual circumstances.</li><li>Develop and review care plans that promote recovery, independence, and well-being, working in partnership with service users and their support networks.</li><li>Deliver statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983.</li><li>Facilitate access to appropriate services, including community resources and specialist mental health interventions.</li><li>Lead on high-risk and complex cases, ensuring timely and effective interventions.</li><li>Act as the Investigating Officer in safeguarding adult cases, coordinating multi-agency responses and managing associated risks.</li><li>Provide expert advice and decision-making support to colleagues and partner agencies.</li><li>Prepare high-quality reports for legal proceedings, tribunals, and multi-agency case reviews.</li><li>Provide professional supervision and mentoring to less experienced social workers and other team members.</li><li>Support the induction of newly qualified social workers and students, acting as a Practice Educator where appropriate.</li><li>Promote reflective practice and professional development within the team, contributing to a learning culture</li><li>Work closely with health, housing, voluntary sector, and other professionals to deliver coordinated care.</li><li>Represent the Adult Mental Health Team at multi-agency meetings, contributing to joint decision-making and planning.</li><li>Build positive relationships with partner organisations to enhance service delivery and outcomes for service users.</li><li>Contribute to service development, identifying areas for improvement and implementing innovative practices.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping in line with organisational policies and professional standards.</li><li>Participate in audits, reviews, and inspections to maintain high-quality service provision.</li></ul>
&nbsp;Requirements of the role:<ul>
<li>A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).</li><li>Registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental health services, including complex case management.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.</li><li>Experience in safeguarding adults and managing risk in multi-agency contexts.</li><li>Advanced assessment, planning, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users, carers, and professionals.</li><li>Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and support others.</li><li>Resilience and adaptability in a demanding, fast-paced environment.</li></ul>
Benefits of working with Sanctuary Personnel:<ul>
<li>Competitive pay rates</li><li>Access to training and professional development opportunities</li><li>Supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Ongoing supervision and case support</li></ul>

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 in touch to progress your application.

Senior Social Worker - Adult Mental Health Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to work Full Time based in Redbridge.The salary for this Lead Child Protection Practitioner job is up to £59,646 per annum.Main duties:<ul>
<li>Have an applied understanding of what constitutes a child suffering actual or likely significant harm. To consider the severity, duration and frequency of any abuse, degree of threat, coercion, or cruelty, the significance of others in the child’s world, including all adults and children in contact with the child.</li><li>Know the limits and strengths of their personal expertise and agency remit. They will work collaboratively and proactively with multi-agency practitioners to build an accurate and comprehensive understanding of a child’s daily life and family.</li><li>Responsible for deciding what action to take and how to proceed following the child protection investigation, ensuring decisions are made based on the multi-agency discussions and informed by the voice of the child.</li><li>Consider the evidence presented to a conference, make judgements about the likelihood of a child suffering significant harm in future and decide whether the child is at continuing risk of significant harm.</li><li>Share and analyse in an inter-agency conference the information which has been obtained about the child’s developmental needs, and the parents capacity to respond to these needs to ensure the child’s safety and promote the child’s health and development within the context of the wider family and environment.</li><li>The decision on whether the child will be considered for a child protection conference will be made subject to a child protection plan, giving independent consideration to the professional’s views at the meetings.</li><li>Ensure a complete and correct of the discussion and decisions of the child protection conference, including any dissent. The conference chair is accountable for this record’s content and its timely distribution.</li><li>Remain the allocated Lead Child Protection Practitioner for the child. Oversee the delivery of the child protection plan by Family Help, ensuring child protection review conference are held promptly.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Lead Child Protection Practitioner 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 Lead Child Protection Practitioner 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.

Lead Child Protection Practitioner

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

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.

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