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JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an experienced &nbsp;Senior Social Worker within the Looked After Children (LAC) Team to work full time based in Brent. 
 
 The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £49,355 annum. 
 
 Main duties:

<ul>
<li>Work independently to hold and effectively manage a more complex caseload, acknowledging and ensuring levels of responsibility commensurate with the individual's knowledge and skills.</li>

<li>Work directly with children, young people and families, involving all key family members and prioritising children and young people's safety. Work using signs of Safety Methodology, which work collaboratively with families to empower them to find solutions whist ensuring working within the policies, procedures of Children's Services and regulatory standards.</li>

<li>Carry out in depth and ongoing family assessment of social need and risk to children, with particular focus on parental capacity and capacity to change.</li>

<li>Recognise harm and risk indicators of different forms of harm to children relating to sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect. Consider the possibility of Child Sexual Exploitation, grooming (on and offline), female genital mutilation, enforced marriage and the range of adult behaviours which pose risk to children, recognising too the potential for children to be perpetrators of abuse.</li>

<li>Use reflective supervision, research and other guidance to recognising one's own professional limitations and how and when to seek advice from a range of sources, including Advanced Practitioners and other clinical practitioners from a range of disciplines. The post holder will work in conjunction with senior staff and managers through available support systems (supervision, appraisal, mentoring, co-working and work shadowing).</li>

<li>Navigate the family and youth justice system in England using legal powers and duties to support families, to protect children and to look after children in the public care system, including the regulated frameworks that support the full range of permanence options. Participate in decisions about whether to make an application to the family court, the order to be applied for and the preparation and presentation of evidence.</li>

<li>Seek advice and professional second opinion as required in relation to the legal issues, interventions and plans which frequently impact children, young people and families involved with statutory services.</li>

<li>Use the law and regulatory and statutory guidance to inform practice decisions. Take into account the complex relationship between professional ethics, the application of the law and the impact of social policy on both.</li>

<li>Make realistic child centred plans within a review timeline which will manage and reduce identified risks and meets the needs of the child. Any plans devised for the child need to be evidence informed, demonstrate clear analysis and professional judgement and evaluate decision making skills. This also includes working with multi-agency partners.</li>

<li>Continuously develop knowledge of child development and how this impacts on all aspects of a child's life. This includes physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioural development and the impact of different parenting styles. Have a good and continually developing understanding of adult behaviours; for example, adult mental health, domestic abuse, mental health, physical health, disability and substance misuse and the impact on, and inter-relationship between, parenting and child development.</li>

<li>Good understanding of working in a complex organisation such as a Local Authority, Trust or other delivery model for Children's Services. Act In ways that protect the reputation of Northamptonshire County Council and the wider social work profession whilst always privileging the best interests of children. Contribute to the organisation's role as corporate parent to children in public care.</li>
</ul>

Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job:

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

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

<li>Continual professional development.</li>

<li>Social Work England registered.</li>
</ul>

Contact: 
 This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. 
 
 Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. 
 
 As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse background

Sanctuary Personnel

Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Family Support &amp; Safeguarding Team to work full time based in Dagenham. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £48,511 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To have a caseload of complex family proceedings and children deemed to be at high risk of significant harm. The senior worker will be expected to demonstrate the ability to record to a high standard capturing the voice of the child, show evidence of analysis and reflection throughout.</li><li>To act as lead practice educator for the social work unit by providing support and advice and offer shadowing opportunities to Student Social Worker, Newly Qualified Social Workers subject to Assessed and Supported Year in Employment and family support practitioners.</li><li>&nbsp;To share specialist social work knowledge and research across the social work unit.</li><li>Working within the London Child Protection procedures to undertake key work responsibilities for children subject to a child protection plan.</li><li>In conjunction with the Practice Managers and Senior Team Manager, to maintain performance standards in line with Division expectation and national guidance, and act alert Practice Managers of any concerns in relation to staff performance.</li><li>Undertake assigned projects, ensuring that agreed outcomes are delivered on time, within budget and to the expected standard.</li><li>Undertake staff management and supervisory responsibilities, including the recording of absences, appraisal, recruitment, development, welfare, discipline, deployment, motivation, etc.</li><li>Foster teamwork involvement with staff to increase performance. Create an environment for ideas and innovations to be explored and work practices challenged. Encourage staff to meet their full potential.</li><li>Ensure compliance with and actively promote the Council’s Equalities and Diversity policies and strategies.</li><li>Take responsibility for continuing self-development and participate in training and development activities.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This 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 - Family Support & Safeguarding 

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children in Need/Child Protection Team to work full time based in Enfield.

Based in the bubbling heart of Enfield Town; Enfield's recently refurbished open plan office has bespoke areas for service users and is an environment which supports their smart working policy surrounded by small businesses, bars, restaurants, a buzzing high street and shopping centre. The high-tech multi-agency office has good transport links into Central London and is easily assessable via the M25, A10 and A406.

As well as of a range of benefits detailed below, Enfield&nbsp;are&nbsp;an employer that offer hybrid and flexible working.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,834 per annum. 
 
 Main duties:

<ul>
<li>To undertake assessment and social work services to users and carers arising out of the council's statutory duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy.</li>

<li>To work in accordance with the guidelines set out by local government and to make appropriate use of Group and independent resources.</li>

<li>To participate in duty team /or rota. &nbsp;</li>

<li>To ensure cases within the service are progressed in a timely manner, that the most vulnerable children are safeguarded and that up to date research informs all interventions</li>

<li>To undertake Care Proceedings and to represent the Local Authority at Court</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>To provide a casework service to the most vulnerable Looked After Children.</li>

<li>To carry out assessments and undertake care management responsibilities in the area of looked after children and safeguarding statutory social work.</li>

<li>To undertake the preparation of reports, statements and such other legal documents as may be required in relation to Children Family Proceedings Courts, within the relevant timescales to attend Court and represent the Childrens Services.</li>

<li>To manage, implement, monitor and review plans, to involve users and liaise with other workers and agencies as appropriate.</li>

<li>To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtained for service users within budgetary resources of Children Services.</li>

<li>To comply with the Children Services recording policy, and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required.</li>

<li>To make use of management information systems, including information technology, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required.</li>

<li>To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate Line Manager/Designated Person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets.</li>

<li>To undertake training as required.</li>

<li>To work as part of a team, participating in the duty system as required.</li>

<li>At all times to carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Council's Equal Opportunities/Race Equality and Health &amp; Safety Policies as an integral part of the post.</li>

<li>To undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Team Manager, Service Manager or Head of Service.</li>
</ul>

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

<ul>
<li>An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>

<li>Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas</li>

<li>Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months</li>

<li>Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods</li>

<li>Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family</li>

<li>Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work</li>
</ul>

Requirements of this Social Worker job:

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

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

<li>Continual professional development.</li>

<li>Social Work England registered.</li>
</ul>

Contact: 
 This 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. 
 
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Social Worker - Looked After Children Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Adult Social Care Assessor within the Single Point of Access Team to work part time based in Enfield

Based in the bubbling heart of Enfield Town; Enfield's recently refurbished open plan office has bespoke areas for service users and is an environment which supports their smart working policy surrounded by small businesses, bars, restaurants, a buzzing high street and shopping centre. The high-tech multi-agency office has good transport links into Central London and is easily assessable via the M25, A10 and A406.

As well as of a range of benefits detailed below, Enfield&nbsp;are&nbsp;an employer that offer hybrid and flexible working.

The salary for this permanent Social Care Assessor job is up to £34,341 per annum. 
 
Main duties:

<ul>
<li>To be the first point of contact for Adult Social Care and other related services and to provide high quality and comprehensive support to empower users and carers to plan, work towards and achieve their outcomes.</li>

<li>To use judgement, assessment and decision-making skills to identify and allocate appropriate resources to meet customer needs and requirements, determine eligibility for services and other support and assistance, including the assessment of risk to service users. This includes practical assistance in terms of the provision of disability equipment and home adaptions to users with a physical disability in order to maintain their maximum independence within the community.</li>

<li>Working effectively individually and as part of a team, to achieve service outcomes and actively contribute to the development and smooth running of the service in accordance with local policies procedures and legislation.</li>

<li>To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken.</li>

<li>To maintain a clear understanding of the objectives, direction, and development of the service area to meet changing needs, with emphasis on customer relations, continuous service improvement and ensuring that a positive image of the Council's is portrayed at all times.</li>

<li>To contribute towards the development of a culture within the service, which is customer focussed, builds on the strengths of the community and the customers social networks, committed to ensuring value for money and provide a high standard of customer service, health and safety and the councils core values.</li>

<li>To respond to customer needs through organisational learning through implementing new practices and procedures as required.</li>

<li>To use judgement, assessment and decision-making skills regarding eligibility for support and services, including the assessment of risk, to identify and allocate appropriate resources to meet customer needs and requirments.</li>

<li>To work to deadlines and budgetary constraints where resource and workload are frequently subject to variation.</li>

<li>Attend regular service meetings and contribute ideas and make recommendations for improvements/changes in existing procedures, polices and processes.</li>

<li>To have a working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and legislation in order to identify when enquires need to be referred to a specialist officer.</li>

<li>Advise and train colleagues in any specialist activities undertaken/areas of expertise, as requested by the line manager, in order to help develop a multi-skilled team.</li>

<li>Manage own performance effectively to meet goals and targets and work to required deadlines, working in line with performance development and review process.</li>

<li>Use relevant databases ensuring that data and records are maintained in accordance with agreed standards and in keeping with the data protection/freedom of information regulations.</li>

<li>Any other duties reasonably requested by management.</li>

<li>Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the councils policies and procedures.</li>
</ul>

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

<ul>
<li>An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>

<li>Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.</li>

<li>A blend of remote and office-based working for most roles.</li>

<li>Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.</li>

<li>Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.</li>

<li>Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counsel</li>
</ul>

Social Care Assessor - Integrated Discharge Team - Hospital 

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the No Resource to Public Fund Team to work full time based in Haringey. The salary for this permanent Team Manager &nbsp;job is up to £57,102 per 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 frameworks.</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 safely at home wherever possible.</li><li>To work with managers in and across the Children &amp; Young People’s Service to ensure children receive a seamless and holistic response to their needs.</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 ensure that the team undertakes its work in accordance with Health &amp; Safety legislation and Council Policy.</li><li>To take the lead role for defined areas of service, to deputise for their line manager, to ensure that all decisions are taken at an appropriate level and senior managers informed of identified risk, as and when necessary.</li><li>To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role.</li></ul>
Requirements of this role:<ul>
<li>Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Must be a qualified AMHP.</li><li>Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.</li><li>Experience of community and/or group work.</li><li>Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation.</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.

Social Work Team Manager - No Resource to Public Fund Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time for Redbridge.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £46,116 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the ever-changing pressures and agendas faced by agencies working within children, young people and their families.</li><li>As an experienced social worker you are expected to understand the level and nature of the responsibilities that you will accept within the team, offering supervision and leadership to both peers and less experienced professional staff.</li><li>To undertake assessment of needs of children and their families.</li><li>To undertake assessments in accordance with central government and local guidelines and where appropriate prepare and present and implement plans for work with families based on such assessments.</li><li>To support children and their families so that children will be maintained in a safe environment within the family network.</li><li>To involve individual, families, carers, groups and communities in decision making, offering them choices and options and link them to support groups and networks.</li><li>To be accountable for individuals, families, carers, groups and communities for their practice.</li><li>To help individuals, families, carers, groups and communities represent their views in all meetings affecting them and work effectively with others to improve services offered to them.</li><li>To have knowledge of services relevant to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities (not just those offered by their organization) and how to access other relevant services.</li><li>To work with children and their family to ensure where appropriate re-unification, where short term separation has been necessary.</li><li>To support children who are looked after by this authority. Formulate, prepare and implement care plans in line with C.L.A. procedures.</li><li>To prepare and present range of reports including reports for Court, Child Care Reviews, C.P. Conferences and planning meetings.</li></ul>
Requirements of this 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 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.&nbsp;

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Young Adults Team to work Full Time based in Haringey. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £49,890per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To be responsible for a managed caseload of the more complex cases in the service and ensure the delivery of a high quality social work input, consistent with accepted notions of best practice and national and local guidance, in the context of partnership working.</li><li>To model high quality professional behaviour and to develop and promote notions of authoritative practice within the service.</li><li>To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with Departmental policies and procedures and contribute to the continued development of the database.</li><li>To support the development of a service consistent with models of partnership working with other agencies and children and their families and to work with them in enabling children to stay safely at home wherever possible.</li><li>To chair professional meetings and other planning/strategy meetings as required.</li><li>To actively participate in supervision and performance appraisal.</li><li>To work with the Head of Service, Service Manager and Team Managers in managing the development of the service ensuring it continues to improve and responds to changing need.</li><li>To work with other managers to ensure practice in the service is of the highest standards and that performance information is readily available, analysed and used to inform current and future working practices.</li><li>To develop professional expertise in a specialist area and contribute to the development of policy and procedures in certain practice areas and offer training workshops and other learning and development opportunities to the service and others as required.</li><li>To ensure that all legislation and local council policies regarding Health and Safety are adhered to.</li><li>To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Practitioner 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 Senior 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.

Senior Practitioner - Young Adults Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Permanence (CIC) Team to work full time based in Gloucestershire.The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £58,248 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Contribute to the development and dissemination of operational instructions and provide practice guidance, making use of legislation, national guidelines and research to ensure that the highest standards are achieved and maintained.</li><li>Support all members of the team by ensuring regular supervision, appraisal and communication on an individual and team basis to ensure an informed and professional approach to service delivery and an awareness of the changing national and local demands and priorities by the implementation of appropriate performance review mechanisms.</li><li>Promote evidence-based practice in the team and to manage, monitor and ensure the effective delivery of the service.</li><li>Setting of Team/Service objectives and targets linked too national &amp; local performance indicators, legislation and guidance including the provision of regular and reliable management information and its analysis to inform the continuous improvement to safeguarding services.</li><li>To conduct annual appraisals of all staff supervised and to identify individual and team staff development needs.</li><li>To chair and attend complex strategy meetings and support staff to prepare for multi-agency meetings and evidence giving at Court.</li><li>To allocate and provide detailed management oversight on new or transferred referrals. This will include tracking the progress of interim safeguarding plans, conducting audits and preparing files for case transfer.</li><li>To demonstrate awareness of best value and opportunity cost implications of all decisions and actions in relation to individual cases supervised within the team.</li><li>To develop effective working partnerships across the council and with key strategic partners.</li><li>To develop a practice, focus and a high level of awareness in listening actively to children, parents, carers, and the community.</li><li>To maintain accurate records in line with Departmental policy.</li><li>To be responsible for personal and professional development and seeking evidence of good practice.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Past Management Experienced.</li><li>Extensive Experience Working in a Statutory Social Care Setting with Children &amp; Families.</li></ul>
Contact:This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Social Work Team Manager - FFS (Long Term CIN/CP)

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an experienced &nbsp;Senior Social Worker within the Localities Team to work full time based in Brent. 
 
 The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £49,355 annum. 
 
 Main duties:

<ul>
<li>Work independently to hold and effectively manage a more complex caseload, acknowledging and ensuring levels of responsibility commensurate with the individual's knowledge and skills.Work directly with children, young people and families, involving all key family members and prioritising children and young people's safety. Work using signs of Safety Methodology, which work collaboratively with families to empower them to find solutions whist ensuring working within the policies, procedures of Children's Services and regulatory standards.</li>

<li>Carry out in depth and ongoing family assessment of social need and risk to children, with particular focus on parental capacity and capacity to change.</li>

<li>Recognise harm and risk indicators of different forms of harm to children relating to sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect. Consider the possibility of Child Sexual Exploitation, grooming (on and offline), female genital mutilation, enforced marriage and the range of adult behaviours which pose risk to children, recognising too the potential for children to be perpetrators of abuse.</li>

<li>Use reflective supervision, research and other guidance to recognising one's own professional limitations and how and when to seek advice from a range of sources, including Advanced Practitioners and other clinical practitioners from a range of disciplines. The post holder will work in conjunction with senior staff and managers through available support systems (supervision, appraisal, mentoring, co-working and work shadowing).</li>

<li>Navigate the family and youth justice system in England using legal powers and duties to support families, to protect children and to look after children in the public care system, including the regulated frameworks that support the full range of permanence options. Participate in decisions about whether to make an application to the family court, the order to be applied for and the preparation and presentation of evidence.</li>

<li>Seek advice and professional second opinion as required in relation to the legal issues, interventions and plans which frequently impact children, young people and families involved with statutory services.</li>

<li>Use the law and regulatory and statutory guidance to inform practice decisions. Take into account the complex relationship between professional ethics, the application of the law and the impact of social policy on both.</li>

<li>Make realistic child centred plans within a review timeline which will manage and reduce identified risks and meets the needs of the child. Any plans devised for the child need to be evidence informed, demonstrate clear analysis and professional judgement and evaluate decision making skills. This also includes working with multi-agency partners.</li>

<li>Continuously develop knowledge of child development and how this impacts on all aspects of a child's life. This includes physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioural development and the impact of different parenting styles. Have a good and continually developing understanding of adult behaviours; for example, adult mental health, domestic abuse, mental health, physical health, disability and substance misuse and the impact on, and inter-relationship between, parenting and child development.</li>

<li>Good understanding of working in a complex organisation such as a Local Authority, Trust or other delivery model for Children's Services. Act In ways that protect the reputation of Northamptonshire County Council and the wider social work profession whilst always privileging the best interests of children. Contribute to the organisation's role as corporate parent to children in public care.</li>
</ul>

Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job:

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

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

<li>Continual professional development.</li>

<li>Social Work England registered.</li>
</ul>

Contact: 
 This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. 
 
 Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. 
 
 As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is ver

Senior Social Worker - Localities Team

Location: Hayes 
Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 per annum 
Contract: Permanent 


Role Overview:

In this critical role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality fostering services, ensuring that the needs of children in care and foster families are effectively met. You will manage a team of social workers and support staff, promoting best practices in fostering, safeguarding, and child welfare.

This position is ideal for a dedicated professional with substantial experience in fostering services and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

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<li>Team Leadership and Management:</li>

<li>Lead and manage the Fostering Team, ensuring effective service delivery in line with statutory regulations and local authority policies. Foster a positive team culture that promotes collaboration, professional development, and high standards of practice.</li>

<li>Case Management Oversight:</li>

<li>Monitor and review caseloads, ensuring that the needs of children are met and that care plans are implemented effectively. Provide guidance on complex cases, supporting social workers in their assessments and interventions.</li>

<li>Quality Assurance and Improvement:</li>

<li>Implement quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with local authority standards. Conduct audits, monitor performance indicators, and contribute to the development of policies and procedures that enhance service delivery.</li>

<li>Supervision and Development of Staff:</li>

<li>Provide regular supervision and support to team members, promoting reflective practice and identifying training needs. Facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of the team.</li>

<li>Multi-Agency Collaboration:</li>

<li>Build and maintain effective relationships with foster carers, children, families, and multi-agency partners. Collaborate with other agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.</li>

<li>Child-Centred Advocacy:</li>

<li>Ensure that the voices and views of children and young people are central to all decision-making processes. Advocate for their rights and ensure that their needs are addressed within the fostering system.</li>

<li>Crisis Management and Support:</li>

<li>Lead the team in responding to urgent situations and crises involving children in care and foster placements. Assess risk factors and implement appropriate interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of children.</li>

<li>Administrative Duties:</li>

<li>Oversee the completion of administrative tasks related to case management, ensuring that records are maintained accurately and in accordance with statutory requirements.</li>

<li>Reporting and Evaluation:</li>

<li>Prepare and present reports for senior management, detailing team performance, outcomes for children, and any challenges faced. Contribute to strategic planning and service development initiatives.</li>
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Person Specification:

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Qualifications:

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<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>Additional qualifications in leadership or management, and training in fostering or child protection are desirable</li>
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Experience:

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<li>Substantial experience in children's social care, particularly within fostering services</li>

<li>Experience in a managerial or leadership role, including supervision of social workers and staff</li>

<li>Proven experience in case management, assessments, and intervention strategies</li>
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Skills and Knowledge:

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<li>Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and relevant statutory guidance</li>

<li>Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills</li>

<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with children, families, and professionals</li>

<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a team in a fast-paced environment</li>

<li>Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and evidence-based interventions is desirable</li>
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