Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Contract and Placements Officer to join a well-established Children’s service based in Croydon. Pay Rate: £20 per hour (assignment rate) Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend that works in Social Work and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Job Purpose: The Contract and Placement Officer is part of team working to identify, source and commission suitable in house or external accommodation for any child that is “looked after” and as part of the placement process various tasks/notifications will need to be made, including information management, brokerage and payments services on behalf of CYPS. Provide carefully matched placements in accordance with the child/young person’s plan that considered the child/young person’s health, education, cultural, ethnic, religious and therapeutic needs. The placement officer will have responsibility for screening and collating placement and resource options received and presenting these to the social work team via an ‘Options Paper’ including all details of any potential placements including the contracted price / allowances rate and any discounts and enhancements applicable. Responsible for ensuring the placements offers the child/young person care and support in a safe and stable environment that complies with all required regulation i.e. Ofsted Requirements of the Social Worker: Degree or equivalent in social work Current Social Work England registration Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services An awareness of problems and issues that can impact on children and young people. Ability to assess and match children and young people’s needs to appropriate placement, understanding and using risk assessments in placement finding activity, in consultation with senior staff with the placement service. Ability to use initiative to ensure that process requirements are met but not to the detriment through delay of any potential placement or service options. Be competent and confident in the legalities information sharing in respect of vulnerable children and young people and also commercially sensitive data. Highly skilled in the use of all forms of IT and the ability communicate clearly both written and verbal. Experience of development within the role and knowledge in the relevant professional area. Experience of working in a supportive relationship with children, young people and families. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Michael Bowen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. 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.
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Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Social Work Personal Advisor to join a well-established Children’s service based in Croydon. Pay Rate: To be confirmed Contract: Locum Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend that works in Social Work and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Role purpose: Fulfil the statutory role of Personal Adviser and deliver the range of legal duties outlined in the Children Act 1989 to young people aged 16 to 25 who have been looked after by the council. Hold a caseload of young people and advise, assist and support them to achieve positive outcomes as outlined in their Pathway Plan, ensuring the council remains in contact with them and enables them to make a positive transition to independence and adulthood. This may include partnership working to prevent or reduce the risk and vulnerability factors associated with care leavers, including those who have unsettled immigration status. Implement and review Pathway Plans, through direct work with the young people, their families, their communities and carers (where appropriate) and support networks, using evidence-based models of support. Deliver the Local Offer for Care Leavers with partner agencies. Requirements of the Personal Advisor: Degree or equivalent in social work Current Social Work England registration Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services Contact: This Personal Advisor job is advertised by Michael Bowen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. 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.
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Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Contract and Placements Officer to join a well-established Children’s service based in Croydon. Pay Rate: £20 per hour (assignment rate) Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend that works in Social Work and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Job Purpose: The Contract and Placement Officer is part of team working to identify, source and commission suitable in house or external accommodation for any child that is “looked after” and as part of the placement process various tasks/notifications will need to be made, including information management, brokerage and payments services on behalf of CYPS. Provide carefully matched placements in accordance with the child/young person’s plan that considered the child/young person’s health, education, cultural, ethnic, religious and therapeutic needs. The placement officer will have responsibility for screening and collating placement and resource options received and presenting these to the social work team via an ‘Options Paper’ including all details of any potential placements including the contracted price / allowances rate and any discounts and enhancements applicable. Responsible for ensuring the placements offers the child/young person care and support in a safe and stable environment that complies with all required regulation i.e. Ofsted Requirements of the Social Worker: Degree or equivalent in social work Current Social Work England registration Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services An awareness of problems and issues that can impact on children and young people. Ability to assess and match children and young people’s needs to appropriate placement, understanding and using risk assessments in placement finding activity, in consultation with senior staff with the placement service. Ability to use initiative to ensure that process requirements are met but not to the detriment through delay of any potential placement or service options. Be competent and confident in the legalities information sharing in respect of vulnerable children and young people and also commercially sensitive data. Highly skilled in the use of all forms of IT and the ability communicate clearly both written and verbal. Experience of development within the role and knowledge in the relevant professional area. Experience of working in a supportive relationship with children, young people and families. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Michael Bowen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. 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.
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Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Social Work Contract & Referral Officer to join a well-established Children’s service based in Croydon. Pay Rate: £44.50 per hour (assignment rate) Contract: Locum, 3-Months Hours: Full-time. 36 hours per week. The postholder may be required to work evenings, weekends, and occasional public holidays, to meet service requirements. Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend that works in Social Work and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Duties: Contribute to the effective delivery of a Front Door service ensuring timely, responsive, and effective decision making to support and safeguard children, young people, parents, and carers Ensure that all enquiries and referrals from professionals and members of the public receive a timely decision and that feedback is provided on all contacts Support the MASH transformation working alongside social workers, managers, and partners in embedding new approaches to MASH process and practice to ensure a timely, consistent, and high-quality service to the residents of Croydon Process all enquiries, referrals, and service / information requests accurately and promptly highlight any urgent matters to the MASH Team Manager accordingly Ensure the effective implementation and use of the Children’s Portal ensuring that the quality of information provided supports high quality referrals Support the training of partners alongside colleagues in the MASH to enhance learning and support the continuous improvement of the MASH Respond politely, efficiently, and sympathetically to enquiries from professional organisations, e.g., Health, Police, Education, Probation, and the Courts and from members of the public Actively listen to assess and clarify the needs of the enquirer Handle difficult or sensitive enquiries effectively using listening and rapport building skills Undertake follow-up action liaising with departmental, council, and external colleagues, as necessary Deal with difficult conversations and communicating effectively with enquirers who have varying needs and requirements Undertake clerical, administrative and ICT data loading duties within the office including maintenance of files and records, sorting, and distributing mail, filing, record keeping, answering telephone calls, maintaining office supplies, and providing general office support Record requests for resources and information relating to external agencies and other council services ensuring service users receive all relevant information Maintain a range of information and forms for use by service users and the service Collect and collate information needed for monitoring the effectiveness of the service Requirements of the Contract & Referral Officer: Degree or equivalent in social work Current Social Work England registration Basic knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Children’s Social Care and Early Help including Continuum of need Good understanding of the need to safeguard confidential information, to respect the privacy of families and colleagues Appreciation and understanding of Cultural diversity Knowledge of ICT systems and processes Ability to use a range of databases, including EHM & CRS and with any training needed, to input information with a high degree of accuracy Demonstrate accurate and speedy computer data inputting skills Ability to communicate information accurately and clearly – both to members of the public and professionals and colleagues within MASH Ability to identify and communicate safeguarding concerns urgently with relevant social worker / manager Ability to work positively with families, professionals, and colleagues from a range of agencies Ability to work in a customer focused manner Ability to work as part of a team High levels of self-organisation skills and ability to manage own workload, prioritise work and meet performance targets in a fast paced and focused environment Ability and willingness to work across teams when instructed and follow management direction Willingness to undertake on-going Continued Professional Development and participate in supervision and team / service meetings Experience of working in a role where children’s social care or family support / early help is an element Experience of administrative / clerical work and understanding of office procedures within a busy and sensitive public environment Experience of dealing with the public Experience of navigating and adding to ICT Systems Contact: This Contract & Referral Officer job is advertised by Michael Bowen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. 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.
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Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Social Worker to join a well-established Children’s service based in Lambeth. Team/Specialism: Safeguarding Pay Rate: £38.50 per hour (assignment rate) Contract: Locum, 3-Months Hours: Full-time Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend that works in Social Work and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Requirements of the Social Worker: Degree or equivalent in social work Current Social Work England registration Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Michael Bowen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. 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.
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Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Social Worker to join a well-established Children’s service based in Islington. Team/Specialism: Children in Need Pay Rate: £38.50 per hour (assignment rate) Contract: Locum, 3-Months Hours: Full-time Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend that works in Social Work and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Main Duties: Attending Child in Need planning meetings Putting Child in need plans in place Reviewing and monitoring child in need care plans in line with legislation Identifying resources or service required to achieve the planned outcomes within agreed timescales Identifying developmental needs of the child in need Assessing whether outcomes have been achieved sufficiently Keeping up to date case recordings Working with children and families under supervision orders Carrying out 6 weekly visits and keeping up to date records of these visits Carrying out both announced and unannounced visits Ensuring child protection and looked after children processes are in place Seeking legal advice in relation to the extension of supervision orders or care orders Requirements of the Social Worker: Degree or equivalent in social work Current Social Work England registration Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Michael Bowen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. 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.
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