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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker with experience in children & families and child protection. You will be responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments and the purchase of agreed packages of care. You are responsible for the provision of casework and other social work services to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Candidates must have:
-Full social work qualification
-Current CRB issued within the last 12 months
-Knowledge of relevant legislation, NHS and Community Care Act, Mental Health Act, CSDPA, Disabled Persons Act, Children Act and Carers Act with awareness of statutory guidelines
-Good understanding of the Common Assessment Framework and developing strategies to meet care needs
-Experience of managing a caseload
-Exper...
| Location : | Dudley (West Midlands, West Midlands, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £22 - £26 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 26/11/2009 | |
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Are you looking for an opportunity to progress your career in a management capacity?
Are you an experienced healthcare / support worker?
Do you have an NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent?
My client currently has an opportunity for an experienced healthcare / support worker to join their Supported Living / Community project. The Project is part of a greater group of independent hospitals, care homes and supported living portfolio.
The project offers Supported Living across three houses dedicated to individuals with mental health and learning disabilities. As Team Leader, you will be accountable for leading a designated group of support workers to ensure that excellent services are delivered to each person. This is a supervisory role and the Team Leader will be expected both to f...
| Location : | Manchester (Lancashire, North West, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £17500 - £21000 per annum | | Job Type : | Permanent | | Posted : | 22/11/2009 | |
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Children and Families
RIG Social Care have an exciting opportunity: We are looking for a children and families social worker to work an established team in West Yorkshire. Main duties will be taking on an existing case load, new assessments and report writing.
RIG Social Care specialise in social workers – qualified and unqualified, with over 10 years experience in the market we can offer candidates:
• Your own dedicated specialist social work consultant who can offer ongoing career development and advice
• Free CRB Police Check *
• Referral Bonus, Loyalty bonuses *
• Free GSCC*
• Training contributions *
• Top rates of pay
• First Class level of service
• Continuity of work
• Temporary, permanent, full-time & part-time posit...
| Location : | Bradford (West Yorkshire, North East, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | Competitive Hourly Rate | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 23/11/2009 | |
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Staff Nurse – Rehabilitation/Respiratory
Surrey
Band 5 equivalent plus excellent benefits
37.5hrs per week
We are seeking an experienced staff nurse with knowledge of neurological & respiratory care to join a team in delivering high quality care to patients with acquired brain injury.
The post-holder will have relevant clinical experience, good communication skills, be a good team-worker and motivate others. Extended practice such as tracheostomy management and experience of clinical assessment and report writing would be an advantage. ENB998 or equivalent qualification would be desirable.
This hospital is a leading provider of care to those suffering from brain injuries. The Hospital offers services that are not generally available locally through the National Health Service. ...
| Location : | Guildford (Surrey, South East, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | Extensive benefits | | Job Type : | Permanent | | Posted : | 09/11/2009 | |
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Telford Council are looking for an experienced Children & Families Assessment worker to undertake 7 day Initial Assessments in a busy Referral team and possible section 47 investigations to conference
You will need Advanced skills in child protection investigations, risk assessments and care planning and Experience of care proceedings and Courts.
Candidates must have minimum 2 Years Experience in a UK Children & Families Team, GSCC Registration, current CRB and Good Knowledge of all relevant legislation
In return we are offering HUGE PAY RATES FROM 28 UP TO 32PH LTD
If you think you have what we are looking for, please apply now with an up to date cv to #-#
| Location : | Telford (Shropshire, West Midlands, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £28 - £32 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 26/11/2009 | |
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We are currently seeking a Qualified Approved Social Worker for the Mental Health Team in the West London Area.
Duties and Responsibilities;
1. To undertake casework with clients who have mental health problems and their families or carers.
2. To make assessments of need under the Care Programme Approach in conjunction with the clients and carers in order to formulate care plans.
3. To carry out care management duties in accordance with NHS and Community Care Act 1990.
4. To provide the social work service to the client and carer involving both emotional and practical help.
5. To liaise with other disciplines and other agencies involved in the care of their client.
6. To attend multi-disciplinary meetings, such as ward rounds, liaison groups or case reviews.
7. T...
| Location : | West London, London, UK, United Kingdom | | Salary : | £30 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 25/11/2009 | |
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Pulse Independent Living are recruiting a Support Workers within Aylesbury. You will be required to support an individual with Epilepsy, Mitochondrial Myopathy (disease which affects the function of all muscles in the body) . Previous experience within a care / support role is essential. Epilepsy experience is an advantage but not essential.
You must be a car driver.
You will be supporting a Live-in Support worker every day for 2 hours.
Hourly rate upto 8.96 per hour
In return Pulse offer: excellent rates of pay, free mandatory training and update, free NVQ training, a dedicated care coordinator and on-going career development.
If you are interested in this role please e-mail your CV to #-#. Please quote the job vacancy reference 159920 when applying.
| Location : | Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire, South East, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £8.96 - £9 per hour | | Job Type : | Temporary | | Posted : | 25/11/2009 | |
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We are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 1 years experience to join a Mental Health Team in the South West London Area.
Duties and responsibilities;
1. To act as Care Coordinator for service users under CPA.
2. The Care Coordinator role will involve: completing holistic assessments of need; drawing up care plans to meet those needs through the multidisciplinary CPA planning process; ensuring that care is delivered; reviewing the care plan, and making necessary adjustments to the care plan.
3. Wherever possible, care planning processes will be informed by the principles of the promotion of choice and of independence.
4. Risk assessment and management are central to CPA, and the care coordinator will need to be a key figure in developing, implement...
| Location : | South West London, London, UK, United Kingdom | | Salary : | £25 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 24/11/2009 | |
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We are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 1 years experience to join a Children's Duty and Assessment Team in the South East London Area.
Duties and Responsibilities;
1. To assist and direct social workers in assessing requests for services and investigating reports that children are suffering or are likely to suffer significant harm.
2. To support the practice manager to ensure the workload of the unit is prioritised appropriately and is allocated to social workers in the unit making best use of their skills and capability and ensuring the safety of each child is paramount.
3. To supervise regularly each social worker and encourage their professional development.
4. To work in partnership with peers across the service and represent the service to ex...
| Location : | South East London, London, UK, United Kingdom | | Salary : | £21 - £25 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 24/11/2009 | |
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QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER - MENTAL HEALTH - NORTH EAST
Our client is looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for a Mental Health/Older Persons team based in the North East.
Successful candidates will be involved with assessments, duty work and maintaining case loads.
Previous experience working within a similar environment is essential and knowlege and experience of using SWIFT computer packages is desirable.
Candidates must be a registered social worker.
If you would like further information please contact RIG Social Care on 01423 790115 or email (email address removed) alternatively apply via the website
| Location : | North East Industrial Estate (County Durham, North East, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | Hourly Rate | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 24/11/2009 | |
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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to work in the Looked After Children Team in Coventry. The purpose of the post is to provide a social work service to children and their families. This includes responsibilities for child protection work, Court work including preparing reports for Court, attending LAC reviews and working alongside other professionals in order to promote plans for children.
Candidates must:
*Hold a recognised social work qualification and be able to provide evidence of registration to the GSCC.
*Have at least 2 years Post qualification social work experience required in a Children and Families Team.
*Knowledge of key legislation relevant to social care
*Experience of working with children subject to a child Protection Plan.
*Experience of Court work inc...
| Location : | Coventry (West Midlands, West Midlands, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £23 - £26 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 26/11/2009 | |
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We require Qualified Social Workers to work for Wolverhampton Council, who have at least 3 years experience of working with children who are subject to Child Protection Plans, Children in Care and Court/Care Proceedings.
Main duties include:
-visit children and families as required, assess or re-assess needs and develop plans in partnership, and take any necessary action to safeguard a child's
well-being
-responsible for the organisation and planning of work within agreed priorities and timescales
-meet statutory and other responsibilities in relation to Children and Families, and to fulfil these in accordance with the Portfolio's Procedures and Guidelines
-convene and participate in Child Protection Conferences and organise and chair core group meetings as required
-carry out st...
| Location : | Wolverhampton (West Midlands, West Midlands, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £23 - £27 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 26/11/2009 | |
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Pulse Independent Living are recruiting a Live-in Support Workers within Loughton, Milton Keynes. You will be required to support an individual with Spinal Injuries . Previous experience within a care / support role is essential. Spinal experience is an advantage but not essential.
You must be a car driver.
Daily rate upto 80
You will work on a rotas basis - ie, 2 weeks on, one week or similar
In return Pulse offer: excellent rates of pay, free mandatory training and update, free NVQ training, a dedicated care coordinator and on-going career development.
If you are interested in this role please e-mail your CV to #-#. Please quote the job vacancy reference 159921 when applying.
| Location : | Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire, South East, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £65 - £80 per day | | Job Type : | Temporary | | Posted : | 25/11/2009 | |
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Pulse Independent Living are recruiting Support Workers within Amersham, Bucks. You will be required to support an individual with a Brain Tumour and Epilepsy. Previous experience within a care / support role is essential. Epilepsy experience is an advantage but not essential.
You will be working on a rota basis as the client needs support on:
Monday - Friday 7am - 10.30pm, Saturday 1pm - 6pm.
In return Pulse offer: excellent rates of pay, free mandatory training and update, free NVQ training, a dedicated care coordinator and on-going career development.
Pay rates upto 9.28 per hour.
If you are interested in this role please e-mail your CV to #-#. Please quote the job vacancy reference 159918 when applying.
| Location : | Amersham (Buckinghamshire, South East, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £9.28 per hour | | Job Type : | Temporary | | Posted : | 25/11/2009 | |
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Pulse Independent Living are recruiting a Live-in Support Workers within Loughton, Milton Keynes. You will be required to support an individual with a Spinal Injury. Previous experience within a care / support role is essential. Spinal experience is an advantage but not essential.
You will be supporting a Live-in Carer daily for 2 hours.
In return Pulse offer: excellent rates of pay, free mandatory training and update, free NVQ training, a dedicated care coordinator and on-going career development.
Pay rates upto 9.60 per hour.
If you are interested in this role please e-mail your CV to #-#. Please quote the job vacancy reference 159922 when applying.
| Location : | Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire, South East, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £9.60 per hour | | Job Type : | Temporary | | Posted : | 25/11/2009 | |
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Pulse Independent Living are looking to recruit Support Workers within Hereford and surrounding areas. You will be required to support individuals within their own home with all aspects of personal and social care. Day and night shifts available. Previous experience within care essential, car drivers preferred but not essential. we provide services to people with various support needs, experience of working with people with physical disabilities is beneficial but not necessary as training will be provided.
7.50ph - 9.00ph
In return Pulse offer: excellent rates of pay, free mandatory training and update, free NVQ training, a dedicated care coordinator and on-going career development.
If you are interested in this role please e-mail your CV to #-# or call 0845 257 6879. Please quote ...
| Location : | Herefordshire, West Midlands, UK, United Kingdom | | Salary : | £7.50 - £9 per hour + Additional Employee Benefits | | Job Type : | Temporary | | Posted : | 23/11/2009 | |
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LOCAL AUTHORITY DESIGNATED OFFICER - NORTH EAST
Our client is looking to recruit a Local Authority Designated Officer to work within the Children, Education and Social Care department based in the North East. The role is to ensure that organisations respond to allegations against those working with children in accordance with relevant procedures to implement procedures and to ensure that the process is facilitated within appropriate timescales.
Candidates are to work collaboratively with all relevant organisations; statutory and non statutory and schools, in promoting and developing good practice in working with children to safeguard and promote their welfare. Other duties would be to resolve any issues that arise in managing the process of investigating allegations against those working...
| Location : | North East Industrial Estate (County Durham, North East, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | Hourly Rate | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 24/11/2009 | |
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We are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 1 years experience to join the Hospital Duty Team in the North London Area.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To undertake assessments within field of specialism.
2. To carry out assessments and to undertake care management in the area of specialism in accordance with Group eligibility criteria.
3. To provide a social work service to designated service users.
4. To manage, monitor and review care plans, involving users and carers and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate.
5. To work at all times within the Council's Financial Regulations.
6. To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtaine...
| Location : | North London, London, UK, United Kingdom | | Salary : | £18 - £26 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 23/11/2009 | |
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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to work in an Asylum Team in Nottingham. The purpose of the Post is to deliver positive outcomes for children through taking referrals, completing initial and core assessments, progressing case plans and age assessments.
Main responsibilities:
- Ensure delivery of appropriate services to children and their families, according to assessed needs
- Responsibility for progressing Care and Protection plans
- Providing reports and giving evidence in court as necessary
- Maintain professional case records, including inputting on to the department's information systems and accessing information from relevant registers
Candidates must:
Be fully qualified in Social Work
GSCC registered
Have a CRB issued within the last 12 months
Be I.T comp...
| Location : | Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, UK, United Kingdom | | Salary : | £22 - £26 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 26/11/2009 | |
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Job title: Qualified social Worker
Sector: Children & Families
Location: Somerset/Wiltshire/South Glos/Bath
Salary: tbc
Fantastic opportunity for a forward thinking Qualified Social Worker who has drive and determination to work in a Children & Families environment.
We are looking for an individual to work in Children & Families
Experience required
Must have experience in one or more of the following;-
Children & Families - Children in Need,
Leaving Care,
Looked After Children,
Court Work,
Child Protection,
Referral & Assessment
Children with Disabilities or Children Metal Health Services
Qualifications required
GSCC
Social Work qualification
Additional Info
You MUST hold an up to date CRB
Benefits
Career development for a driven and ...
| Location : | Somerset, South West, UK, United Kingdom | | Salary : | £20 - £28 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 25/11/2009 | |
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Pulse Independent Living are looking to recruit Support Workers within the Preston / Poulton Le Fylde area. You will be required to look support a young individual with complex needs in their own home.
In return Pulse offer: excellent rates of pay, free mandatory training and update, free NVQ training, a dedicated care coordinator and on-going career development.
Pay Rate upto: 10 per hour
If you are interested in this role please e-mail your CV to #-#. Please quote the job vacancy reference when applying:159798
| Location : | Preston (Lancashire, North West, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £9 - £10 per hour + Additional Employee Benefits | | Job Type : | Temporary | | Posted : | 24/11/2009 | |
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We have fantastic opportunities for Qualified Social Workers within Children and Families, in the Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire and Luton areas.
Experience required:
Must have experience in one or more of the following:
Children & Families - Children in Need,
Leaving Care,
Looked After Children,
Court Work,
Child Protection,
Referral & Assessment
Children with Disabilities or Children Metal Health Services
Qualifications required:
GSCC
Social Work qualification
Please contact Kat Cooper on 0207 959 1022 or #-#
| Location : | Hertfordshire, South East, UK, United Kingdom | | Salary : | £20 - £30 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 27/11/2009 | |
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Pulse Independent Living are looking to recruit Support Workers within the Solihull area. You will be required to support a young boy with learning disabilities and epilepsy. You will be required to provide support with activities and daily living. Car drivers preferred but not essential. You will need experience of working with children, and preferably have experience of supporting children with learning disabilities and epilepsy. NVQ 2/3 desirable but training can be provided. Part time hours available to include weekends.
7.00 - 8.00ph
In return Pulse offer: excellent rates of pay, free mandatory training and update, free NVQ training, a dedicated care coordinator and on-going career development.
If you are interested in this role please e-mail your CV to #-#. Please quote the...
| Location : | Solihull (West Midlands, West Midlands, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | £7 - £8 per hour + Additional Employee Benefits | | Job Type : | Temporary | | Posted : | 24/11/2009 | |
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A Children with Disabilities Team in Worcestershire is seeking a temporary part time Team Manager for a period of three - six months pending recruitment.
The service embraces all of the elements of Every Disabled Child Matters and supports the delivery of the Aiming High for Disabled Children Agenda. You will manage one of three Children with Disability teams in the county including a Consultant Social Worker who has a management support function. The team is involved in all aspects of social work with families including assessment; statutory work; safeguarding; looked after children and general support. Staff work closely with all other agencies and in particular there are close working relationships with Health colleagues. You will work closely with the other specialist teams and the...
| Location : | Worcestershire, West Midlands, UK, United Kingdom | | Salary : | £27 - £33 per hour | | Job Type : | Contract | | Posted : | 26/11/2009 | |
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Our client is a London Borough and has two children and families units each covering a geographical area in the Borough. Each unit is responsible for operating a discrete duty and assessment service and the longer term work is allocated to the section of the unit managing this work.
The Duty & Assessment function and the long term function is lead by a Practice Manager. Together with the Unit and Practice Manager the senior social workers form the management team of the Unit.
Our client is seeking Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to fill vacancies in their Duty and Long Term Teams.
Experienced duty workers will have a significant history of undertaking s47 IA and Core Assessments and, ideally, some court work experience.
UK based workers with at least 2 years expe...
| Location : | Bexleyheath (Kent, South East, UK, United Kingdom) | | Salary : | Upon application | | Job Type : | Permanent | | Posted : | 27/10/2009 | |
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