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Service Manager - Targ...
Wigan
£350 per day
Interim Service Manager Targeted Disability Service & Children in Care/Care Leavers Service North West £350 a day Inside IR35 Initial 6 months Full-time Start date ASAP Hybrid working (2 days a week in office) Job role/responsibilities: You will lead the delivery of children’s social care as a Service Manager in our Targeted Disability Service and Children in Care/Care Leavers service. Provide strategic leadership to support the implementation of the delivery of the Deal and Signs of Safety with children’s social care, ensuring the high quality consistent delivered in daily practice with children, young people and families. You will have specific responsibility within service improvement plan to ensure the delivery of high quality effective social care practice that is built upon relationships. You will have specific responsibility within the directorates transformation plan, lead innovation, attract external investment, the delivery of significant savings and reduce demand within statutory service, whilst not compromising on quality and safety of services. Ensure all children have quality assessments, safe and effective intervention in order to meet need. Being accountable and to support the contribution to the delivery of the directorates governance structures such as corporate parenting board, safeguarding board, legal gateway, permanency panel etc. Support the council’s objectives through continuous review of all commissioned placements to support the vision of all children being looked after in Wigan within a family-based setting. Job specification. Developing and embedding robust mechanism for effective interventions, ensuring children and young people receive the right help and support at the right time, reducing demand within statutory services, contributing to the corporate objectives within your service area. Ensure accountable decision making in line with the scheme of delegation and financial scheme of delegation. Develop highly effective partnerships in order to deliver effective, collaborative and co-ordinated care and support, through robust care planning mechanisms throughout the child’s journey. Develop and sustain effective multi agency, partnership working that support working within a culture of shared approach to risk and care planning that results high quality, holistic plans in accordance with the statutory framework, that result with improved outcomes for children and young people. Working with the Service Lead you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies across the directorate and partnership e.g. Neglect, Permeance, Practice Standards, Care Leavers. Embedding a culture of learning and reflective practice to assist with the development of services, informed by evidence based, best practice and disseminating learning from local and serious case reviews. Be accountable for the effective implementation of a performance management framework within your specific service area. You will be accountable for the performance and the raising of standards of practice. Support, embed and utilise the quality assurance framework for Children’s Social Care to continually drive service improvement. Provide line management to Team / Practice Managers within your service area, ensuring managers know the children in the team and they are providing high quality supervision, driving practice standards within individual teams. Contribute to the wider management of Children and Families, through a focus on excellent practice and outcomes and robust financial management, ensuring realisation of efficiency targets whilst maximising delivery outcomes. Provide leadership, guidance and management to staff across the Children and Young People’s Resources portfolio. Ensure that Strategic plans are reflected in operational service delivery. Support the Practice Lead in Developing the service’s business plan and contribute to the wider annual planning process in line with key performance objectives, priorities and quality assurance principles. Support the Practice Lead to lead and Ensure stakeholders and providers are consulted on strategic priorities and mutual benefits are recognised and where relevant, realised. Provide strong leadership to support and challenge the effective commissioning of placements and services to meet the needs of children and young people in need of help, protection and of being looked after. Effectively work towards ‘Good’ standards and beyond, ensuring evidence-based practice is embedded. Deputising on behalf of the Service Lead as required. Representing other Service Managers for the department in their absence. Reporting to and providing assurance to the senior leadership team and elected members. To deputise as chair in the absence of Service Leads in a range of multi-agency complex meetings and panels to ensure effective challenge is in place to promote high quality targeted support and care is afforded to children and families. Selection criteria questions: Significant experience of being a senior leader, safeguarding lead and working with Children with disabilities and their families Right to work in the UK Social Work England Registration Available to start ASAP 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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EHCP Deputy Service Ma...
Gloucester
£525 per day
Looking to take your career to new heights? Look no further than Sanctuary Personnel, an esteemed and award-winning recruitment agency. With a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we are dedicated to connecting with talented professionals like you. We have an exciting locum opportunity for an EHCP Deputy Service Manager with UK experience to join our team. Location: Gloucester Pay rate (Assignment rate): £525 per day Contract Length: 3-Months At Sanctuary Personnel, we value your skills and expertise. As a trusted agency, we offer numerous benefits to enhance your career journey: 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 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 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 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: Operationally manage an effective EHCP (Educational Health Care Plan) Service which supports settings and individuals to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people Operationally manage, model, and embed relational practice Contribute and operationally manage the service to work within a learning and performance culture, in which all staff are expected and enabled to develop their knowledge, skills andbe accountable for the quality and impact of their practice Contribute to the development and delivery of service development plans which reflect government directives, legislation, and local needs, enabling continuous review of impact and priorities to improve outcomes Operationally manage and influence strong partnership working with a range of colleagues, professionals, and parents, enabling, and ensuringholistic partnership working Ensure customer service standards are met, reviewed and revised in line with customer feedback and service evaluation Developments and changes are co-produced with young people, families and stakeholders Operationally manage the EHCP (Educational Health Care Plan) service in a delivering the statutory requirements in line with the Children and Families Act 2015 Develop the service in line with strategic intent, drive and deliver service improvement in culture, practice, policy, and operational delivery Manage, monitor and evaluate and continuously improve the quality of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) casework service and ensuring services are holistic child centred and outcome focused Evaluation and quality assurance of plans, reviewing progression for children towards effective outcomes Ensuring efficient and effective use of resource to meet children’s needs and provide improved outcomes Ensure that there are effective utilisation of travel policies and practice to enable increasing independence and efficiency of transport Setting the expectation and management of inclusive practice and effective use of appropriate and suitable education, enabling children to grow up in their local communities and prepare for adulthood Create an aspirational culture for children and young people which promotes independence, personalisation and co-production throughout education and travel arrangements Develop and implement data collation models to track trends and forecast SEND needs across the county to ensure the effective use of resources in achieving agreed outcomes for young children with SEND Requirements for the EHCP Deputy Service Manager role: Car owner/driver, with access to a vehicle within working hours, and hold a current full driving licence valid for driving in the UK Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check Substantial experience of working within the education sector Experience of effective leadership and management Management experience of leading/managing change Experience of multi-agency working and working across organisational boundaries and with parents; including chairing of multi-agency meetings Experience of developing innovative and creative solutions Experience of effectively managing statutory processes Resource management experience Post-qualifying award or management qualification Knowledge and practical interpretation of education and SEND legislation, guidance and best practice, local developments, and strategic priorities Ability to create an inclusive/enabling response to meet the needs of children with SEND Ability to provide effective support and constructive professional challenge to stakeholders Knowledgeable about effective provision for CYP (Children and Young People) with SEND Proven skills in managing effective involvement and partnership work with stakeholders, (including parents, young people, families, voluntary & private sectors, and partner services) to develop and improve outcomes Good communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels Able to develop proactive and effective partnerships and multi-agency working to achieve joint outcomes and take a holistic approach Ability to use data intelligence effectively to operationally use to best effect Effective skills in managing resource to best effect Negotiating and influencing skills Demonstrates Leader/Employee Behaviours Able to use initiative and be proactive Is politically astute with the credibility to provide leadership in a range of contexts and build credible relationships with schools Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team with a range of partners Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of continuous professional development Teaching qualification or equivalent experience in education settings This EHCP Deputy Service Manager position is advertised by Billy Holland. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, click above to apply now. At Sanctuary Personnel, we believe in inclusivity and diversity. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please inform us at the earliest opportunity. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your journey with us.
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Drainage Project Manager
Liverpool
£474.94 - 600.00 per day
Sanctuary Personnel are looking for a Drainage Project Manager to work in Liverpool City Council. This is a full-time locum role paying £474.94 - £600 per day Key Responsibilites: To project manage and deliver Flood Defence Grant in Aid projects (FDGiA) working closely with the Environment Agency. Project manage specialist flood risk, drainage and/or water quality projects as required to unlock funding and/or investigate arising issues as required by The Flood and Water Management Act 2010. Manage, monitor and support the partnership contractual arrangements for delivery of drainage functions, including working with the Environment Agency. Provide high-quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle. Advise on the project cost, programme, risks, and issues. Applicant Requirements: Educated to a Academic Degree Level or equivalent or a significant level of experience relevant to the post. Significant highway and drainage experience including all associated procedures, policies and responsibilities. Experience of supporting a team according to available resources and skill levels and working co-operatively with others. Good written and oral communication skills Knowledge of licensing Good organisational skills Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced candidates who meet these requirements for this Passenger Assistant 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. Contact: This Project job is advertised by Jake Benham. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.
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Legal Practitioner
Nottinghamshire
£14.41 - 18.25 per hour
Sanctuary Personnel are looking for a Legal Practitioner to work in Nottinghamshire County Council. This is a full-time locum role paying £14.41 - £18.25 per hour Key Responsibilites: To undertake case work and support other officers as necessary within the section by reference to the Job Purpose. To act on behalf of the customers in legal proceedings and to attend and advise at meetings both internal and external, as required. Subject to appropriate supervision and guidance to comply with standards of conduct, training requirements, internal protocols/standards, policies and procedures of the Authority, or such other body that may apply. To escalate issues that may impact upon service delivery as appropriate. To identify changes in law and practice relevant to the post and contribute effectively towards the development of policies, practice and business efficiencies, including delivering training to colleagues and customers. To develop and maintain knowledge of the legal disciplines that are allocated to the post holder by managers. Applicant Requirements: Educated to a Academic Degree Level or equivalent or a significant level of experience relevant to the post. Recent legal advisory experience. Experience of supporting a team according to available resources and skill levels and working co-operatively with others. Good written and oral communication skills Knowledge of licensing Good organisational skills Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced candidates who meet these requirements for this Passenger Assistant 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. Contact: This Legal job is advertised by Jake Benham. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.
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Head of Provider Servi...
London
£500 per day
As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Head of Provider Services with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you. Location: London Team/Specialism: Adult Social Care Pay Rate: £500 per day Contract: Locum, 3-Months Hours: Full-time Why work with us? 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 with social work experience 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 social work 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: Be part of the Senior Leadership Team for Provider Services Provide strategic and operational management support to all directly provided and regulated services Deputise for the Deputy Director Provider Services and support them to ensure that the services are operating at the highest standard and in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and the Care Quality Commission Fundamental Standards, with the expectation that all regulated services achieve a Good or Outstanding CQC Rating Working collaboratively with our residents, carers, families; staff; internal and external partners; Members; CQC and Health colleagues to support achieve improved outcomes through a strengths-based approach for people using our services Drive positive cultural change across the services, embodying and promoting the commitment to strength-based practice model, with a person-centred approach, promoting independence, community connection and measurable outcomes Engage the managers, teams and those who use the service in constructive thinking about setting the right conditions for providing help that makes a positive difference in the residents and carer’s life, demonstrating and modelling optimistic behaviour and positive relationships and attitudes towards service users and families, other professionals and partner agencies Monitor and co-ordinate the annual formulation of budgets for provider services and ensure effective budgetary management and control across all provider services Requirements of the Head of Provider Services: Have the ability to facilitate improvement and adopt an open and honest approach to people management The ability to be innovative is essential as well as possessing high levels of personal integrity and resilience Flexible working over a 7-day week is essential for this role to meet the needs of the service. This may include some weekends and evenings Ability to manage challenges/conflict and be able to develop a positive transparent environment where staff feel supported and developed Social work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing degree level or equivalent preferred but not essential – where qualified HCPC or Social Work England registered Evidence of experience/qualification in management preferred but not essential Proven experience and understanding of strengths-based approaches and the ability to develop and lead implementation in provider services Proven extensive experience and evidence of leading/managing provider services in a range of settings Experience of delivering services to people with differing needs and from black and minority ethnic communities in inner city areas Detailed knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, including legislative responsibilities, and the ability to ensure services and staff meet their responsibilities in this area Detailed knowledge of health and social care legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2007 and other relevant statutory legislation Excellent knowledge of statutory requirements relating to regulated services, CQC Standards and national policy in relation to health and social care Ability to develop effective partnerships at a senior level, including working with external providers, CQC, NHS, CCG and the Voluntary Sector Experience of managing major budgets and negotiating service agreements and contracts related to provider services Ability to deal with conflict and complex staffing issues and experience of both investigation and chairing of HR related procedures Experience of managing service reconfiguration, development, improvement or organisational change Ability to manage and provide supervision to staff from a wide range of disciplines across different sites Ability to work strategically with internal and external partners, including housing, community health services, acute hospitals, commissioners and children’s services, to develop integrated and outcome focused services Able to represent at a senior level including in external meetings and in legal proceedings Ability to work effectively within a political environment providing balanced advice and guidance to Members on strategic and operational issues related to provider services to appropriately progress the priories Able to demonstrate the core values of collaboration, empowerment and efficiency in leadership style Enhanced satisfactory clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service Willingness and ability to travel across the team geographical area Ability to adhere to the Dignity for All policy Contact: This Head of Provider Services job is advertised by Billy Holland. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now. Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you. Reasonable Adjustments: At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments 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. Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!
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Head of Adult Commissi...
Luton
£500 per day
As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking a Head of Adult Commissioning with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you. Location: Luton Team/Specialism: Adult Commissioning Pay Rate: £500 per day Contract: Locum, 3-Months Hours: Full-time Why work with us? 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 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 with experience 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 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: Accountable as the strategic lead for adults commissioning for the development, implementation and monitoring of Commissioning Strategies, commissioning intentions and implementation plans ensuring the better use of collective resources across the borough (and beyond where appropriate) which meet local needs to improve outcomes for the population of Luton Plan and coordinate complex work streams to deliver required outcomes, including integrating intelligence originating from all partners and stakeholders, including the voice of our residents Ensure there is a programme of needs analyses, resource mapping, service reviews and value for money evaluations are undertaken so that commissioning is needs led, evidenced based, outcome focused and cost effective Accountable for market development across Luton (and beyond where appropriate) with the consideration of the total resources available for commissioning, including community assets and resources and ensure services are delivered within budget to ensure there are services available to meet the changing needs of Luton’s population Ensure commissioners actively engage and involve diverse communities, our residents, people drawing on care and support and other stakeholders at every stage of the commissioning cycle Ensure thorough options appraisals are undertaken, drawing on best practice and available evidence to make recommendations for commissioning of new vehicles or service models or for the decommissioning of activities Accountable for commissioning intentions and implementation plans that are developed, coordinated, and delivered effectively, guaranteeing sustainability of all commissioned services Ensure provider services, and partner services, deliver against performance indicators, demonstrate impact, cost effectiveness and promote independence, respect and choice Develop, motivate and build teams based on co-operative behaviours, generating commitment and engagement, and where appropriate and relevant proactively getting involved in projects that are outside of immediate work area to join up commissioning system Communicate and develop relationships with senior colleagues across the borough and participate as a member in senior meetings Requirements of the Head of Adult Commissioning: The ability to analyse and present, highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, to influence providers, senior leaders and system partners Understand and support others to be aware of, and act within, council standing orders and appropriate legal frameworks, statutory legislation, statutory directions and guidance Substantial demonstrable experience of leading strategic change in complex organisations or partnerships in the public/voluntary sector and proven experience of working in partnership across Health and Social Care to improve outcomes for service users Substantial demonstrable experience of commissioning and commissioning cycle or managing services and complex projects including performance/ contract management Experience of developing operational and strategic policies and procedures Proven experience of managing and developing staff and managing budgets Demonstrable ability to analyse and manipulate complex data to produce defined information products in order to inform strategies and plans and selfsufficient in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point, Database Creation and Internet research Proven ability to solve problems and overcome barriers to progressing work programmes and project plans Demonstrable ability to influence people and direct change within service delivery and develop positive relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders Proven ability to plan and deliver a broad range of activities, formulate and adjust strategies and plans Effective interpersonal, presentation, facilitation skills and ability to influence and persuade others and to deliver results Ability to evaluate and improve organisational performance and motivate teams in accepting and embracing change Knowledge and understanding of mechanisms to maximise independence and understanding of equality issues including in commissioning services. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Commissioning Cycle In-depth knowledge of evaluation techniques to evaluate projects and programmes to improve outcomes Proven understanding of the theory and practice of evidencebased decision-making Demonstrable knowledge of key relevant legislative and policy requirements A relevant Postgraduate Degree or equivalent experience Contact: This Head of Adult Commissioning job is advertised by Billy Holland. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now. Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you. Reasonable Adjustments: At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments 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. Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!
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I want to thank Sanctuary for their professional advice, mentoring and support in securing a suitable role and match as an interim Head of Service this year. My consultant guided me from start to finish, checking in on my progress regularly. Towards the end of my contract, preparations were already being made to find another suitable position. I can't recommend Sanctuary enough.
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How well do you know the job application process?
When you’re in the middle of it, the job application process can seem a little overwhelming and there are quite a few steps between you seeing a job you love and being offered the position. Before you even apply, you may have a few questions.What should I include in my application? How long should my CV be? Will I need a covering letter? How many interviews should I expect to participate in—and will testing be involved? How will the employer assess my application? And finally, how do I know if I am likely to receive a job offer?Knowing how the process works can help to ease the nerves. So, we’ve put together a quick guide that tells you everything you need to know about the job application process.Get your CV readyAll employers ask for a CV as part of your job application, so it’s essential that it’s well-organised and polished.At Sanctuary, we carefully review every CV that is sent to us, but not all recruiters or employers have the time. According to research, recruiters spend up to 7 seconds looking at a CV, which means they’re quickly scanning to see if you’re a good fit for a role.In order to pass the ‘7-second test’, you need to make sure that your CV is concise and clearly laid out so that an employer can pick out your key skills and experience quickly. Remember, some recruiters will sift through roughly 250 CVs for every job they advertise, so you want to be sure that yours matches the job description as closely as possible.In an age where personal branding is more important than ever, you may be tempted to add a photo of yourself to your CV. But this can be more harmful than you think; on average, there’s an 88% job rejection rate if you include a self-portrait. Plus, the inclusion of a photograph can sometimes alter the template of your CV when opened by the employer.Read more about what your CV should include.Write a cover letterWhen applying for a role directly, you will usually have to send in a covering letter each time you apply for a job as 53% of employers prefer candidates who have cover letters with their CVs. This can differ if you’re applying for a locum position through Sanctuary as these rarely require a covering letter. For permanent positions, your consultant will provide the employer with a detailed summary of your capabilities. It's still helpful to have a good covering letter ready, though.Your cover letter should be roughly three paragraphs long and include examples from your past experience to demonstrate why you are qualified for the role. Even if it's optional, including a cover letter is the best way to pitch your case for an interview.However, keep in mind that, on average, it takes just one or two errors for your application to be rejected. You must check to make sure that you’ve referred to practice models correctly, that your dates match up and you have no spelling or grammar mistakes. Once you’ve checked it, check it again (and then get a friend to look over it once more, just in case!)Apply for jobsYou can apply for jobs online, via email, or even in person. No matter what position you are applying for, be sure to follow the recruiter's specific directions for filling out the application.At Sanctuary, we’ve made the application process really easy. You can either apply for a job you’ve seen on our website or through a job board (e.g. Indeed). Once we have a copy of your CV and contact details, and have identified you as a strong candidate, we’ll put you forward for interview. Meanwhile, we also look for similar roles that we think you’ll be interested in, which can take a lot of the weight out of the application process.It is worth being mindful of is your online presence during this process, as some employers may have a look at your social media profile as part of their selection process. Of those that do, almost 4 in 5 say they rejected an applicant based on something they discovered online.Screening your applicationSince 250 CVs are typically submitted for each job position, with the first applications coming in on average just 200 seconds after the job is posted, employers often use applicant tracking software to recruit, screen, hire, track, and manage applicants for employment. Therefore, your application will likely be screened to determine if you are a match for the job. The software will match the information in the job applications submitted with the position requirements, so be sure to include the full titles of your job roles and qualifications rather than acronyms.ScreeningScreening can take many different forms. When applying for a frontline health or social care job, your professional registration, experience and references should sufficiently demonstrate your capabilities. Beyond this, identity and compliance checks will be carried out by the employer or recruiter to confirm your qualifications/registration and check for any criminal convictions.For non-clinical roles though, you may be expected to take a pre-employment test. These can include talent assessment tests, cognitive and personality tests, and background checks. Some tests are conducted as part of the job application process, and others will take place further along in the hiring process, after the interview and before a job offer.Interview processOn average, employers interview up to 6 candidates for each role, although this largely depends how they are choosing to recruit. If Sanctuary is recruiting exclusively for a position, you may be one of three people who have been put forward.If you have been selected for an interview, the employer can already see you being a good fit. During the interview, you will be invited to talk to the line manager, hiring manager, or employer – and sometimes all three.No matter how much interview experience you have, it’s good to be as prepared as possible. Do your research on the organisation and have a read through our interview guide, which is packed full of helpful tips. We have also prepared information on the STAR interview technique and a phone interview guide. Job offersEmployers will usually let you know within 24-48 hours, and often sooner, whether you’ve got the job. It’s a great moment when you receive the call you’ve been waiting for. All that’s left is for you to accept the position, agree a start date, review and sign your contract and hand your notice in to your current employer and prepare for your first day.Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test…Find more careers advice here.
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December 2022 payroll deadlines
With the end of 2022 in sight, please find below our December timesheet deadlines for payroll. From all of us at Sanctuary, we’d like to say an enormous thank you for your continued support and care this year.Important payroll deadlines to remember…Last Payroll paid before Christmas – Get paid on Friday 23rd December For the week ending 18th December, the deadline for timesheets to be submitted and authorised will be 11am on Wednesday 21st December for payment on Friday 23rd December. Christmas Week Payroll – Get paid on Friday 30th December For the week ending 25th December, the deadline for timesheets to be submitted and authorised will be 11am on Wednesday 28th December for payment on Friday 30th December. You can visit our timesheet portal here.Opening timesPlease see our opening times outlined below. If your consultant is on annual leave during the festive period, they will be able to put you in touch with another contact who can assist you should any issues arise. Friday 23rd December – 9am to 3pm Monday 26th December (Bank Holiday) – Closed Tuesday 27th December (Bank Holiday) – Closed Wednesday 28th December – 9am to 5pm Thursday 29th December – 9am to 5pm Friday 30th December – 9am to 5pm Monday 2nd January (Bank Holiday) - Closed
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Make social media work for you: 3 common mistakes that will hurt your job search
Social media is integral to job searching in the digital age. However, if you’re not careful, it can also hinder your chances. As of February 2022, 84.3% of people in the UK are active on social media. UK adults spend an average of nearly 2 hours on social platforms every day. Let’s dive in to how you can not only avoid harming your job prospects with your social media activity but actually enhance them - from using LinkedIn to expand your network and build your personal brand, to following a company on Instagram to gain insight into their company culture. What not to doHere are 3 things to keep in mind with your online presence: Evidence of an active social life and partying with friends won’t cause any harm, but photos of you black-out drunk will. And any mention of illegal substances is an absolute no-go. Embracing your inner keyboard warrior and getting into heated public arguments may raise concerns about your interpersonal skills and how easy you’d be to work with. We hope this goes without saying, but never attack individuals or groups, and do not engage in any behaviour that is racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise bigoted. So now we’ve covered what not to do; what can you do to make social media work for you when you’re looking for your next role? Lock them downThe easiest way to avoid future employers scrutinising your social media accounts is to set your accounts to private. This approach has its advantages in that it doesn’t leave you worrying about that one photo from an ill-advised night out ten years ago resurfacing… but it also cuts you off from all the benefits of using social media well. Post thoughtfullyTypical everyday posts won’t do you any harm (personally, my Instagram consists mostly of food, friends, and photos of my dog.) But intentional and more in-depth posts that engage critically with issues will demonstrate that you’re intelligent, thoughtful, and able to articulate your views well. Comment respectfully and constructivelyIt’s easy to criticise. When you comment on others’ posts and on discussions in groups, focus on being constructive and bringing something of value to the conversation. Whether you’re expressing an opinion, offering a tip, or simply saying thank you for whatever useful content the person posted, be courteous, respectful, and kind. Share content relevant to your industryEngaging with what’s going on in your industry is perhaps one of the best ways to impress potential employers with your social media presence. Follow relevant pages, join groups, comment on posts, share news and views, and – unless it’s confidential – talk about what you’ve been working on. If you’re a children’s social worker, for example, you might share your favourite resources. If you work in the charity sector, you might link to news articles related to the issue your charity focuses on, and so on. Don’t neglect LinkedInLinkedIn is the least popular of the major social networking platforms amongst young people - as of September 2022, only about 17% of 18-24 year olds in the UK have an account. But if you don’t have a presence on there, you’re missing out on some valuable opportunities. Not only does it act as a sort of online CV, it’s also a place where you can network with people in your sector. Active use of LinkedIn should be part of your job-hunting strategy. Connect with people you work with or have worked with in the past, join relevant groups, and enjoy all the useful content that is posted every day. You can also set yourself as “open to opportunities” so that recruiters can reach out to you with appropriate positions. Demonstrate your valuesSome people worry that they should be apolitical on social media. But this isn’t the case. Engaging with current affairs can be a fantastic way to show your values and how you live them. Of course, think before you post or re-share anything, but be yourself and demonstrate what’s important to you. Many employers will view the willingness to speak up for what you believe in as a very attractive trait in a potential employee. Follow companies and engage with them The vast majority of companies have a social media presence. So, if you’ve applied for a job or even think you might like to work with them someday, follow them on social media. Engage with their posts, and tag them if you talk about their products or services. While the person who runs the social media accounts is unlikely to be the hiring manager, your interviewer probably also follows those accounts. If they recognise your name and are impressed by your comments, they’ll remember you. And if they look up your social media presence later in the recruitment process, they’ll be impressed to see your expressed interest in the company. Build a brandAt its core, a personal brand is about demonstrating who you are as a person, what you do, and what’s important to you. Think about what you want to be associated with, and act accordingly. If you want to become known for a particular kind of work or as an expert in a particular subject, build your social media presence around that. Think about the kind of personality you want to convey, and assess whether or not a post contributes to that goal before you hit “submit.” Don’t ruin your career in 280 characters. Speak to your Sanctuary consultant today for further guidance on your job search.
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