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Job Description: Care Assistant (Bank) Elmstead Care Home , 104 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst BR7 5EL CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10 Salary £12.60per hour / depending on experience Bank contract Insert Shift Pattern (be specific as possible here) Elmstead is a 40-bedded residential home which includes a 12 bedded safe environment for residential dementia care, welcoming both long and short-term stays. The home has good transport links with a regular bus route going to Bromley and Eltham stopping directly outside the home, local train station going into London only a short walk away and, not to mention easy access to the A20. Elmstead has four comfortable lounges that are ideal for socialising, relaxing or welcoming visitors. Other facilities include an onsite hairdressing salon and well-maintained gardens that include spacious patio areas, summer house and pond. The home also has visiting chiropodists, opticians and dentists (arrangement by appointment when needed). The chef takes a personal approach to diet, and meals are catered to individual tastes. There are always cold snacks and alternatives available throughout the day. There's a real sense of community at the home. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. Having its own large activities room and dedicated activities team, allows Elmstead to offer a seven-day activities programme. From weekly breakfast club, baking clubs, live entertainment, school half-term family days which involve children from the local community, craft mornings with the local nursery, movement to music and visiting animals to name a few, there is always something going on. So whether your loved one already has a hobby or would like to take up a new one, there are lots of exciting activities to get involved in. We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.</li><li>Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.</li><li>Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.</li><li>Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.</li><li>Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory &amp; legal requirements.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Flexible working patterns to fit around you</li><li>Comprehensive induction (fully paid)</li><li>Free meal on every shift</li><li>DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa</li><li>Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK</li></ul>Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Elmstead

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Job Description: Care Assistant Bank Hours Red Court Care Home, 27 Stanhope Road, Croydon CR0 5NS £12.25 - £13.25 - Depending on experience We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.</li><li>Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.</li><li>Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.</li><li>Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.</li><li>Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory &amp; legal requirements.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Flexible working patterns to fit around you</li><li>Comprehensive induction (fully paid)</li><li>Free meal on every shift</li><li>DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa</li><li>Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK</li></ul>Why Bupa? We 're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Red Court

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are recruiting for Activity Coordinators with a passion for making a difference. You will be working part time, on a rota basis (including alternate weekends) and must be able to drive. We have a 22.5 hour part time contract and a 15 hour part time contract available. Working hours are 9am until 5pm. Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care. At Cygnet, our benefits go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You will also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. Your day-to-day... <ul> <li>Helping with the creation and planning of activities for residents across Tupwood Gate Nursing Home </li> <li>Arrange outings for residents to local events </li> <li>Working closely with all team members within the Tupwood Gate Nursing Home </li> <li>Support with the creation of promotional material for up-and-coming events </li> <li>Discussing potential ideas for activities with residents </li> <li>Contacting and arranging for external 3rd party companies to visit Tupwood Gate </li> <li>Assisting residents in taking part of arranged activities </li> </ul> Why Cygnet? We'll offer you <ul> <li>Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles </li> <li>Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision &amp; peer support </li> <li>Opportunities for learning &amp; development </li> <li>Pension scheme </li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme &amp; employee discount savings </li> </ul> About You <ul> <li>Previous care experience working within either a nursing home or community role (Essential) </li> <li>Experienced in planning and arranging events (Essential) </li> <li>Experienced in carrying out activities for the elderly (Essential) </li> <li>Experienced in working with adults with dementia, Alzheimer's and other health conditions (Desirable) </li> <li>Computer literate - creating news letters and activities plan (Essential) </li> <li>Documentation of residents progress (Essential) </li> <li>Strong verbal communications skills (Essential) </li> <li>Positive and compassionate approach (Essential) </li> <li>Able to work as an individual or as part of a team (Essential) </li> <li>Able to work alternate weekends (Essential) </li> <li>Driver - Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. (Essential) </li> </ul> Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users &amp; their families. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

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Activities Coordinator - Part Time

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. #2003

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Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job Description: Activity Co-ordinator Arbrook House Care Home, 36 Copsem Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9HE CQC rating: Outstanding Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8 / 10 £12.60 per hour Permanent contract 2 x 10:00am until 16:00pm, alternate weekends We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. An activity co-ordinator in our care home is like the chief fun officer. They create a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere for our residents. They dream up exciting events and hobbies that residents will love. Think arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and even pub quizzes. They work closely with our residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans. Whether it's gentle chair-based exercise or a garden party, they've got it covered! Coordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Activities aren't just fun; they're also therapeutic. From meditation to wellbeing classes, they boost residents' spirits and well-being. You'll help us make health happen by:<ul><li>Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.</li><li>Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget</li><li>Organising birthday surprises for our residents</li><li>Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home</li><li>Organising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat</li><li>Supporting the home with their social media channels as required</li></ul>Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: You're a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. Wanting to make a real difference, you're interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people's lives better. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:<ul><li>My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support - all available via one phone number 24/7</li><li>Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350</li><li>Free meal on every shift</li><li>28 days holiday</li><li>Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!</li><li>Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets</li><li>Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes</li><li>We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site</li><li>Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site</li><li>Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health</li><li>Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK</li><li>We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.</li></ul>Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and therefore is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Facilities &amp; Home Support Locations: Arbrook House

Activity Coordinator

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant Wilmington Manor Care Home, Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford DA2 7BA CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5 / 10 Salary: £12.75 - £14.34 per hour / depending on experience Perm contract - Days and Nights available Wilmington Manor provides a peaceful place for residents to receive residential and nursing care in a safe and homely environment. People requiring respite, convalescence and palliative care are also welcomed into the home. Converted and extended from a manor house, residents keen on gardening are encouraged to participate, whether lightly or regularly depending on how they please. The home has two lounges to choose from at the home, as well as the dining room, and if they prefer residents are free to dine in the comfort of their own room. Seasonal menus are created by the home's chef who understands the needs and tastes of each individual. There's a real sense of community at the home. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. Dedicated activity coordinators help ensure residents are able to pursue their hobbies and interests, as well as organising a range of activities which include bingo, quizzes, flower arranging and music sessions, there is so much for residents to enjoy. Regular trips out are also enjoyed as are shopping trips and themed monthly events. You'll help us make health happen by:<ul><li> Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit </li><li> Supporting with clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping </li><li> Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsible for all shift handovers of the teams </li><li> Helping with training and supervision of new staff members so they feel welcomed and supported </li><li> Building relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses </li><li> Assisting residents with a range of personal care dutie s</li></ul>Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:<ul><li> You'll have completed / working towards an NVQ3 in care. We're more than happy to support you in the completion of your qualification if needed. </li><li> You're motivated, positive and with great interpersonal skills, and you enjoy working in a close-knit team. You're pivotal in running a unit, working with the Nurse to aid with clinical duties for the home. </li><li> You have previous experience of the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. Just as importantly, you also have a passion for making a real difference to people's lives, giving them the kindness, personalised support and dignity they need. </li></ul>Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:<ul><li> My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support </li><li> Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350 </li><li> Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes </li><li> 28 days holiday </li><li> We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences. </li><li> Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money! </li><li> Free meal on every shift </li><li> Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets </li><li> We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site </li><li> Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site </li><li> Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health </li><li> Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK </li></ul>Why Bupa? We 're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Care Assistants Locations: Wilmington Manor

Senior Care Assistant

ABOUT THE ROLE- A £2000 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. As a Peripatetic Deputy General Manager (Clinical) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to manage and develop the teams in various care homes, to help us deliver the high quality care and service we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager or hiring manager, you'll help implement action plans that make sure our resident's needs are met. As a Peripatetic Deputy Manager you will be expected to work between 5 homes within the region as and when required. You will be expected to have flexibility and cover day or night shifts when required. The locations are as follows: 1 home in Wimbledon, 2 homes in Oxted, 1 home in Sevenoaks and 1 home in Sydenham. Taking on leadership duties in the absence of the General Manager, you can expect to help with everything from care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Peripatetic Deputy General Manager (Clinical), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. Previous experience of working within a nursing home setting is essential and evidence of continual professional development is also required. Experience in helping residents with different health needs is important too, as is a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for some HR experience, a strong knowledge of sales and marketing, an understanding of budget management, and a track record of supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship. You'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment. Finally, due to the nature of this role, you must be flexible and willing to travel. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: A £2000 Golden Hello* Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses. If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. ABOUT YOU You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your planning and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Activities Coordinator - Care Home

With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the Barchester family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart. At Barchester we empower our home managers to be the best leaders they can be. You will be provided with a clear framework whilst still having the autonomy to manage your home with the additional support and infrastructure. We work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. It is an exciting time to consider joining the Barchester family. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health &amp; Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We are also leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. REWARDS PACKAGE Our Home Manager rewards package is one of the best in the care sector as we know the importance of feeling recognised, valued and motivated. As a Home Manager at Barchester we offer a competitive basic salary with bonuses up to 100%, essentially doubling your salary! We also offer additional quality based bonuses up to £10k. Our generous package includes: Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme, with the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 100% of your salary Quality based bonuses up to £10k 8% ER Pension Package Career and development pathways A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Automatic entry into Barchester's Excellence Awards Payment of NMC Annual Registration Fee ABOUT YOU To join us as Home Manager you will have inspirational leadership skills with a passion for person centred care, with a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding personalised care through continuous improvement. We are looking for: Inspirational leadership skills A passion for person centred care A successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care Excellent organisational and management skills Care home management, marketing and occupancy experience A strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC and compliance guidelines Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels Experience creating strong links within the local community In short, your proven track record of marketing and business skills within the care sector, running a commercially successful, Good or Outstanding rated care home will be complemented by your blend of compassion and resilience. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious and passionate managers who pride themselves on delivering high quality care. Due to our excellent rewarding excellence schemes, we are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for. If you are looking to work with an organisation that provides the quality of care you would expect for your loved ones, Barchester is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 7766

Home Manager

JOB-20240819-db742659Senior Social Worker, Assessment Team in Barking, UK. Earn £37.52 per hour for an ongoing contract.Join the Assessment Team in the vibrant London Borough of Barking and Dagenham as a Senior Social Worker. This engaging role is based at The Town Hall Square, 1 Clockhouse Ave, Barking (IG11 7LU). With a pay rate of £37.52 per hour, this position offers the flexibility of full-time core hours from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with options for adjusted schedules. Part-time arrangements will also be considered, catering to your work-life balance needs.Perks and benefits: Enjoy versatile work hours, allowing you to swap your routine 9-to-5 for a fresh schedule, like four 10-hour days or early starts. That's flexibility made for you! Experience the variety of locum work, offering you the freedom to choose assignments that best fit your expertise and lifestyle. Dive into an opportunity that promotes continuous learning and development. Access to a supportive network, where collaboration and teamwork are at the core. Furthermore, working in the heart of Barking means diving into a lively community filled with rich history and diverse culture, making each workday an adventure.What you will do: - Carry out Initial Assessments to understand the needs and risks of children and families - Initiate Care Proceedings to safeguard vulnerable children - Take cases to initial case conferences, ensuring the best interests of the child are always the focus - Conduct assessments under the single assessment framework, providing clear and informed recommendations - Engage in Care Planning and signposting to appropriate services - Complete comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards to children - Prepare detailed reports for initial child protection case conferences - Attend case conferences to discuss and plan child welfare strategies - Complete Section 17 reports for family courts to aid in decision-making - Write initial court statements to provide evidence and insights for legal proceedings - Apply for emergency care orders when immediate action is necessary - Attend court to present and defend the welfare interests of children - Perform home visits to monitor and safeguard children, ensuring their well-being - Chair meetings to lead discussions and strategise child protection plansRequirements of the Senior Social Worker: A Degree or equivalent in social work is essential, alongside current Social Work England registration. You will need significant frontline experience in Social Services in the UK, having worked as a qualified Social Worker.Barking, with its easy access to central London and thriving community spirit, offers a unique blend of urban living and suburban charm. Working here means you'll be part of a dynamic borough undergoing exciting developments, all while contributing to transformative social work that makes a real difference to the lives of families and children. Explore the opportunity to be a part of this vibrant community and make your impact count.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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