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JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Child Protection Chair to work Full Time for Medway.The salary for this permanent CP Chair job is up to £64,198 per annum. Main duties: <ul>
<li>Ensure the provision of an efficient service to children and young people in need of protection.</li><li>Ensure efficient and effective inter-agency working in respect of the child protection system.</li><li>Constructively challenge actions and interventions that are not delivering the required outcomes for children and young people.</li><li>Contribute to quality assurance measures and performance management systems to maintain and promote high practice standards.</li><li>Chair Protection Conference within statutory timescales, facilitating the full participation of professionals, parents and children and young people, and ensuring the views of children and young people are heard and given due attention.</li><li>Actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.</li><li>Actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.</li><li>Fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the duty of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of this CP Chair role:<ul>
<li>A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.</li></ul>
Contact: This CP Chair role 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.

Sanctuary Personnel

Child Protection Chair

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Fostering&nbsp;Recruitment &amp; Assessment Team Location: Medway, Kent Salary: £50,068 per annum Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Social Worker to become part of a vibrant Fostering Team based in Medway, Kent. This exciting full-time permanent role offers you the opportunity to contribute significantly to the future of children and young people by enhancing their care experiences. You will work in an inspiring community with a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation in fostering services. With competitive benefits and a rewarding career path, this role is perfect for a social worker ready to make a significant impact. Perks and benefits:Alongside a competitive salary of £50,068 per annum, this role offers a wealth of benefits to enhance your work-life balance and professional growth. Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement to recharge and explore. With flexible and hybrid working options, you’re empowered to tailor your work environment to fit your life. Participate in comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring you’re always growing and evolving in your career. Expect to thrive in a supportive management and team environment that encourages camaraderie and support. Benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme, providing you with financial security for the future. Take advantage of exclusive employee benefits, including discount schemes and wellbeing support that puts your health and happiness first. What you will do:- Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers, including Form F assessments, special guardianship assessments, and connected persons assessments. - Provide expert supervision, support, and guidance to foster carers, ensuring the stability and wellbeing of foster placements. - Collaborate with children, families, and other professionals to secure the best outcomes for looked-after children. - Engage in the recruitment and training of new foster carers, including delivering the Skills to Foster training and contributing to fostering events. - Present cases to fostering panels and manage panel preparation and follow-up effectively. - Assist foster carers with managing complex and challenging behaviours in children and young people. - Contribute to service planning, development, and quality assurance processes within the fostering service. - Supervise and mentor junior staff or students as appropriate, fostering professional growth and development. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory and local requirements. - Participate in team meetings, reviews, strategy discussions, and other relevant forums, providing valuable insights and contributions. Requirements:To be successful in this role, you will need a Social Work degree or equivalent qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Significant post-qualification experience in children’s social care, preferably within fostering or looked-after children services, is essential. You will have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and guidance and be capable of carrying out complex assessments with excellent report writing skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are a must. You should be able to work effectively both independently and within a team. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is critical, along with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Living and working in Medway, Kent offers a fantastic quality of life, with its rich history, beautiful countryside, and vibrant culture. It is a great place to develop your career and call home. Join us and contribute to making a significant difference in the lives of those in need. 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.

Senior Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the&nbsp;Child Protection Team to work full time based in Southend. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £51,790 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To manage the social work team, to be responsible for the provision of services to children and young people, ensuring that child protection enquiries, assessment &amp; support services are consistently completed to a high standard.</li><li>To ensure consistent interpretation of eligibility criteria and risk thresholds within the service.</li><li>To implement service strategy and performance management processes &amp; ensure the teams contribution to the overall departmental and Council objectives.</li><li>To provide formal, professional supervision to staff, ensuring that appraisals are undertaken, identifying skill gaps or training needs, and endeavouring to provide for these.</li><li>Monitor &amp; report on the teams performance, standards and quality of work to ensure that the Council complies with policy, procedures and professional standards. Constantly reviewing the performance of the team to ensure that the team embeds a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Support staff to formulate, agree and monitor care plans for children &amp; young people in need, looked after or in need of protection.</li><li>Delivering effective liaison within the department, other agencies and partner organisations, collating and analysing presenting information and ensuring opportunities are taken forward and tackling appropriately areas of difficulty.</li><li>Attending and representing the Council in legal proceedings.</li><li>Actively manage representations and complaints and refer to appropriate level if unable to resolve.</li><li>To oversee budget allocation for the team to plan expenditure follow financial procures and ensure that expenditure is kept within the available budget.</li><li>To be familiar with Equal Opportunities good practice and the Council requirements for diversity and to implement this in all aspects of working practice and promote it in the team, workplace and wider organisation.</li><li>Provide information, reports and analysis as and when required.</li><li>To act as member of the management team, attending meetings and contributing to decision/policy making.</li><li>To effectively chair a variety of meetings, conferences and reviews as and when required.</li><li>Deputise for the Service Manager as and when required.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Team Manager job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Team Manager job is advertised by 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 - Child Protection Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Assistant Team Manager within the Children’s Social Work Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Assisstant Team Manager job is up to £56,615per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Line management responsibility for 3-4 social workers and to deliver high quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and supports the ongoing learning and development of children.</li><li>The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.</li><li>Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.</li><li>Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.</li><li>Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.</li><li>Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>Deputise for the Team Manager where necessary and as appropriate. You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your managers behalf, for example performance clinic, when they are on leave.</li><li>To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.</li><li>To work with colleagues, Team Managers, Service Managers, and the Head of Service to achieve service plan objectives/targets.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager 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 Assistant Team Manager 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.

Assistant Team Manager - Children's Social Work Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the MASH Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £64,198 per annum. Main duties: <ul>
<li>Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcomes measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.</li><li>Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationships and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.</li><li>Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.</li><li>To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.</li><li>Use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carers.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.</li><li>Regularly review the progress and implement of children’s care plans and update these based on new assessments or significant changes in the child’s circumstances.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to influence others in an effort to help coordinate support services in the best way possible to keep children as safe and well cared for as possible.</li><li>Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e Looked After Children Reviews, Permanency Planning Meetings, Legal Planning, Meetings and Care Proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.</li><li>Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on and identify any areas of learning.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to keep contemporaneous case notes, regularly updating records, reports, plans and assessments so that information and planning for the children you work with is the most relevant and current.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Team Manager role:<ul>
<li>A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.</li></ul>
Contact: This Team Manager 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.

Social Work Team Manager - MASH Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering (Supported Lodgings) Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £50,385per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective supported lodgings providers.</li><li>To contribute to the recruitment of supported lodgings providers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.</li><li>To work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.</li><li>To supervise approved supported lodgings providers and support their work with young people transitioning to independent living.</li><li>To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social workers).</li><li>To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.</li><li>To contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collaboration with Senior Management.</li><li>To adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and Social Work England.</li><li>To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) to approved child and family practitioners.</li></ul>
Requirements of a Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Experience in fostering recruitment related activity.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker 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.

Social Worker - Fostering (Supported Lodgings) Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Experienced Social Worker within the 16+ Leaving Care Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £53,385 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessment, SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.</li><li>Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e Looked After Children Reviews, Permanency Planning Meetings, Legal Planning Meetings and Care Proceedings as necessary to the required standard and within prescribed timescales.</li><li>Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.</li><li>To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.</li><li>Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carers.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.</li><li>Regularly review the progress and implementation of children’s care plans and update these based on new assessments or significant changes in the child’s circumstances.</li><li>Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on and identify any areas of learning.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of Experienced Social Worker 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 Experienced Social Worker 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.

Experienced Social Worker - 16+ Leaving Care Team

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 Medway. The salary for this Team Manager job is up to £64,198 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To lead, manage and coach a team of social workers that includes experienced staff and newly qualified workers, responsible for delivering and improving services for vulnerable children, young people and their families.</li><li>To improve outcomes for children and young people by developing effective partnership working with other Council services and partner agencies to ensure efficient delivery of the service.</li><li>Lead, manage and motivate a staff team ensuring high quality supervision is completed regularly which includes case management oversight, timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement, and supports the ongoing learning and development of workers.</li><li>Allocate cases within the statutory timescale ensuring assessments, statutory visits and planned reviews have clear objectives and outcomes in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.</li><li>Complete and review performance development plans for the team which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.</li><li>Effectively use available team performance data to monitor standards and performance and ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures.</li><li>Supervise students on placement and Newly Qualified Social Workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, where appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the management of the staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.</li><li>Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Team 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 Team Manager 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.

Social Work Team Manager - Assessment Team

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 Medway.The salary for this Team Manager job is up to £64,198 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To lead, manage and coach a team of social workers that includes experienced staff and newly qualified workers, responsible for delivering and improving services for vulnerable children, young people and their families.</li><li>To improve outcomes for children and young people by developing effective partnership working with other Council Services and partner agencies to ensure efficient delivery of the service.</li><li>To contribute towards delivering the council’s vision for Children’s Social Care in order to ensure the objectives and priorities are realised.</li><li>Lead, manage and motivate a staff team ensuring high quality supervision is completed regularly which includes case management oversight, timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement, and supports the ongoing learning and development of workers.</li><li>Allocate cases within the statutory timescale ensuring assessments, statutory visits and planned reviews have clear objectives and outcomes in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.</li><li>Effectively use available team performance data to monitor standards and performance and ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures.</li><li>Contribute to the management of the staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.</li><li>Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.</li><li>Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Team 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 Team Manager 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.

Social Worker Team Manager - Assessment Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Kinship and Post Order Support Team 
 Location: Kent, UK 
 Salary: £55,130 per annum 
 Contract Type: Permanent 
 Working Style: Hybrid (Office &amp; Home-based)


Are you ready to elevate your Social Work career in the beautiful county of Kent?

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Kinship and Post Order Support Team, where your expertise will directly shape outcomes for families and communities. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £55,130 annually and the opportunity to work in a hybrid role - striking the perfect balance between flexibility and collaboration.

This role is ideal for a passionate Social Work professional who thrives in complex cases, values innovation, and is looking to make a lasting difference in adult social care.


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Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home, office, or a blend of both - tailored to your lifestyle.
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Professional Development: Access to top-tier training, mentorship, and ongoing learning opportunities.
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Supportive Team Culture: Thrive in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and peer support.
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Health and Wellbeing: Enjoy comprehensive health plans and wellness programs to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
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Provide supervision and expert guidance to a small team of social care staff, ensuring high-quality, reflective practice.
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Manage a complex caseload, offering specialist support in high-risk or sensitive situations.
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Promote team development through training, coaching, and mentoring initiatives.
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Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to drive positive change and service improvement.
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Ensure compliance with legislation, local policies, and safeguarding procedures.
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Represent the local authority in case conferences, court proceedings, and strategic meetings.
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Contribute to service design and project work, promoting creative solutions that enhance outcomes.
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Deliver person-centred care
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