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Job description: Social Personnel are looking for Hospital Discharge Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge team in London. Duties: * Conducting assessments with service users and carers to ensure safe discharges from hospital * Making referrals including reablement and telecare * Assessing people in their homes to facilitate discharge * Assessing service users in care homes which are NHS funded * Completing Mental Capacity Assessments * Discharging those who are with a low level of care needs * Working in the team duty desk * Sign posting to community-based services * Arranging care plans for safe discharge * Completing Need and continuing care assessments * Sourcing residential placements * Liaising with families, statutory organisations, advocates and home proprietors * Carrying out safeguarding investigations * Facilitating meetings What you need: * Degree or equivalent in social work * Current HCPC registration * Previous experience of working in a hospital setting * Adults hospital or first response experience is necessary Benefits of working with Social Personnel: * As a Top Tier agency across many local authorities nationwide, Social Personnel have access to jobs earlier than other agencies, giving you the best chance at securing the role. * A way to give back to charitable organisations/disadvantaged young people, through our partnership with Youth at Risk, now known as GRIT * Simplistic payroll process, taking away the hassle from you - just enjoy your hard earned money each week * Training and development opportunities which meet the needs of your career and are tailored to you * A market leading £600 referral bonus, paid across 3 months, for every successful placement we make from someone you refer to us * Your own highly experienced recruitment consultant and dedicated aftercare team * Boat Parties, prize giveaways and much, much more… Contact: If you are interested in this position please call Calvin on (Apply online only) or e-mail

Job description: Social Personnel are looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join the Children Services team in Wandsworth. Job Purpose: The core purpose of the role is to ensure that all children remain safe and have improved outcomes as a result of the provision of high quality social work. The post holder will have a major contribution to make to the delivery of our vision and strategic priorities, by working with the Team Manager to manage the delivery and performance of high quality social work provision to children and their families across the Team. This will involve working with the Team Manager to performance manage staff within the team and use management information and audit findings to identify where team or individual performance is excellent and can be shared with other staff and where performance can be improved. The postholder will mentor and support social workers in dealing with the most complex cases and will develop effective practice through direct development of others and through driving practice improvement across the service. May also supervise social work students, newly qualified social workers as part of the ASYE , trainees and support staff. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: There are 5 key elements to the role of an Assistant Team Manager in Wandsworth Children's Services These are: * Deputise effectively in relation to team management * Delivery of high quality, reflective supervision * Support the team by giving time for reflection and analysis in relation to complex cases * Quality assurance * Performance Management Generic Duties and Responsibilities: * To keep knowledge up to date of changing contexts at local and national level, and take account of these in social work practice; modelling the social work role and contributing to the public face of the organisation. * To lead the development and implementation of innovative ways of working, taking into account research and experience from own and other services. * To promote and, where appropriate, lead the development of strategy/services/ policies for specialist field; initiate and undertake research in own field. * To work with the organisation to ensure that the Standards for Employers of Social Workers and Supervision framework is embedded across the service to maintain high standards of social work practice. * To contribute to the continuous improvement of the services for children and young people in Wandsworth. * To comply with relevant Codes of Practice, including the Code of Conduct and policies concerning data protection and health and safety. * To adhere to security controls and requirements as mandated by the SSA's policies, procedures and local risk assessments to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability and legal compliance of information and systems * To promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, maintaining an awareness of the equality and diversity protocol/policy and working to create and maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected. * The Shared Staffing Arrangement will keep its structures under continual review and as a result the post holder should expect to carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the level of the post. What you need: * Degree or equivalent in social work * Current HCPC registration * Right to work in the UK * Recent Assistant Team Manager experience Benefits of working with Social Personnel: * As a Top Tier agency across many local authorities nationwide, Social Personnel have access to jobs earlier than other agencies, giving you the best chance at securing the role. * A way to give back to charitable organisations/disadvantaged young people, through our partnership with Youth at Risk, now known as GRIT * Simplistic payroll process, taking away the hassle from you - just enjoy your hard earned money each week * Training and development opportunities which meet the needs of your career and are tailored to you * A market leading £600 referral bonus, paid across 3 months, for every successful placement we make from someone you refer to us * Your own highly experienced recruitment consultant and dedicated aftercare team * Boat Parties, prize giveaways and much, much more... Contact: If you are interested in this position please call Calvin on (Apply online only) or e-mail

Clinical Psychologist-CAMHS - Outside IR35! I'm currently working with a friendly Island Authority that currently has a position for an experienced Psychologist to join their CAMHS service You will be working within a vibrant multidisciplinary team to deal with urgent and non urgent initial assessments within the service. My client also offers the right candidates access a stable 6 month contract that is not subject to the IR35 regulations occurring in the UK, allowing you to work through your own limited company We want to hear from you if: • You are a HCPC registered Psychologist • Have experience within CAMHS Additional Benefits include: • Competitive Rates • Partially Subsidised accommodation • Telephone Interviews - saving you time and money. • Inbound & Outbound Flights Paid for • Ferry Costs covered for Car • IR35 Exempt - Remain a Limited Company Phone Interviews will be conducted on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, or if you are looking for something similar in other areas of the UK, please email your CV to Anna at ((url removed)) or call me (0) 20 (Apply online only)

Senior Clinical Psychologist (Child) Band 8 Bradford/ Yorkshire Your new company Hays Healthcare currently has a career opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist placement in Bradford, Yorkshire. Your new role Experience of working with a wide range of children and young people, presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and residential care settings. This is a Band 8 role, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, until March 2020. What you'll need to succeed Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist for a minimum of two years with further specialist training/experience. What you'll get in return Through the role, you will receive a range of exclusive benefits from working with Hays: • Free DBS check • Free mandatory training • A generous £500 referral bonus for those who successfully refer another candidate* *Terms and Conditions apply Moreover, you will enjoy industry leading customer service and support from the very start of your registration process. Once cleared, you will be allocated an experienced consultant who will be your sole point of contact regarding all matters regarding work and pay. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please upload your CV via the job advert or call Asma Iqbal at (Apply online only) for more information Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

As a senior social worker / social worker you will be working within a children's team, covering work within children with disabilities. This job is based in Uxbridge. As the post holder of this role, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,282 - £42,847 per annum. Requirements of the senior social worker/social worker: - Degree or equivalent in social work - Current HCPC registration - Significant senior level frontline experience within children's services Apply today: This senior social worker/social worker job is advertised by Dan Alderson; if you are interested in this position please click below to apply now. 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 by contacting us. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker, Long-Term Child Protection team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role has a supportive team culture with regular supervision and a supportive management team. This is a great opportunity to join a team with a good Ofsted rated performance within Bradford Council. Main duties include: * Initial Assessments and Core Assessments * LAC Reviews * Giving Evidence * Managing a varied caseload * Court Reports * Section 47's To be successful: For this Qualified Social Worker, Long-Term Child Protection team you will need to have a HCPC Registration and educated to Degree Level IE: BA Hons, BSc, DIPSW, CCETSW. The client requests that the worker will have significant Court Experience and can work with a full varied caseload. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience within a Child Protection Team. Benefits of Working for Bradford City Council: Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. To discuss this Qualified Social Worker, Long-Term Child Protection team or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Bradford City Council, please contact Sabrina Laverty or email in your updated CV to us today

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Children's Social Worker to join a Child Protection Team based in Derbyshire. Using your two years plus post qualifying experience of working with vulnerable children and their families you will focus on improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. As an Advanced Social Worker you will carry out child-focused assessments of need, including investigations of suspected child abuse, working jointly with colleagues from the Department, and from other Agencies where appropriate. You will also develop appropriate service plans with associated procedures based upon assessed needs and eligibility criteria. Additionally, you will ensure the delivery of appropriate services to children and their families according to their assessed needs and service plan. This will include the rigorous implementation of eligibility criteria, and acting as Key Worker with children in need including those who are subject to Child Protection plans, as well as who are 'Looked After' by the Council. It is also likely to include giving evidence in Court Proceedings, and the provision of a range of Reports. With your recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and HCPC registration, you will use your experience to make a significant contribution to the team. If you are interested in this position and looking to make your next move please call me on (Apply online only) or forward through your CV Additionally, if you would like to discuss other opportunities in more detail then please do contact me. Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £200 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £200 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Katy Fawcett, call today on (Apply online only) or email Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Child Protection Team in Doncaster. This position requires a social worker who can bring their wealth of experience to the team and hit the ground running. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, great length of contract and is also Outside IR35. As a valued member in the team, you will complete pre-birth assessments, take cases from initial child protection conference and progress cases within PLO and court processes. You will also need to have up to date court experience to enable you to take on a complex caseload averaging at 26 at any one time. Previous training and experience of completing pre-birth assessments, working within families where mental health, substance misuse and/or Domestic Abuse features is essential. A well-grounded experience of working within LAs, the Assessment Framework and working in partnership with families/multiple agencies is also required. With your recognised professional qualification in Social Work (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and being HCPC registered, you will play a vital role within the department where your two years plus post qualifying experience will be fully utilised. If you are interested in this position and looking to make your next move please call or forward through your CV Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £200 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £200 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Katy Fawcett, call today on (Apply online only) or email Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Qualified Social Worker | Children in Need/Child Protection | Manchester City Council We require an experienced Social Worker to work within a Children in Need/Child Protection Team based in Manchester City Council. The Successful Social Worker will be required to have a minimum of 2 years recent Social Work experience of working within a Children in Need team. The successful Social Worker will have experience of: - Care Proceedings Working with Children in Care Court Work and Final Evidence Children to Adoption Advocate Meetings Looked After Children Reviews Child Protection Experience To apply for this the Social Worker must have: - A relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work/DipSW or equivalent) Be HCPC Registered Be eligible to work within the UK Be a car driver Salary is £25 per hour. 4Recruitment Services is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and Healthcare professionals. We offer: An excellent referral scheme of £250 for each successfully placed referral HCPC certified complimentary training Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4RS is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy or other Social Work vacancies in your area please contact Luke Mathurin on (Apply online only)

Senior Social Worker | Independent Reviewing Officer | Children's Services Safeguarding Team | Wandsworth Council 4Recruitment Services require experienced Independent Reviewing Officers to work within a Children's Safeguarding Team based with Wandsworth Council. To be successful for this role, you are required to have a minimum of 4+ years recent Social Worker experience of working within the Children's Service Safeguarding team. Job Purpose: To chair reviews of Looked After Children and Child Protection conferences To be jointly responsible for the systems that ensure reviews of Looked After Children and Child Protection conferences are completed within statutory timescales and to high standards To contribute to the development and quality assurance of service standards in for Looked After Children and children subject to child protection plans. To chair strategy meetings for complex investigations and allegations against trusted adults. Generic Duties and Responsibilities: To contribute to the continuous improvement of the services of the Boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond. To comply with relevant Codes of Practice, including the Code of Conduct and policies concerning data protection and health and safety. To adhere to security controls and requirements as mandated by the SSA's policies, procedures and local risk assessments to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability and legal compliance of information and systems To promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, maintaining an awareness of the equality and diversity protocol/policy and working to create and maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected. To understand both Councils' duties and responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults as they apply to the role within the council. The Shared Staffing Arrangement will keep its structures under continual review and as a result the post holder should expect to carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the level of the post. To apply for this the Independent Reviewing Officer must have: A relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work/DipSW or equivalent) Be HCPC Registered Be eligible to work within the UK Benefits & Rewards: £2000 Welcome Payment (Half on Appointment, Half after 6 months service) £3000 Retention Payment (After 2 years' service) Performance related pay scheme - Max of 2.5% per year Occupational Sick Pay HCPC Registration paid for Car Allowances, Childcare Vouchers, Shopping & Travel Discounts, 30% tax off Tech Products 31 days Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays) Final Salary Pension Outer London Rate is from £33,144 to £38,994 per year Inner London Rate is from £34,554 to £40,653 per year 4Recruitment Services is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and Care Professionals. We offer: An excellent referral scheme of £250 for each successfully placed referral Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy or other Social Work vacancies in your area please contact us on (Apply online only)

Birmingham Childrens Trust is looking for a Locum Qualified Senior Social Worker to join their Fostering Team. What's on Offer? * Pay rate of £29.93 in line with the West Midlands pay caps * Effective Supervision offered on a regular basis * Low caseloads of 15 - 18 per Social Worker * Flexible, family friendly policies * Great working environment and on-site parking Requirements: * HCPC Registration * Clear enhanced DBS * Minimum of 2 years' Social Work experience post qualification * Previous experience in Fostering Responsibilities: * Recruit, assess, train and support a diverse range of foster carers and placements * Visit and maintain contact with the foster carers as necessary * Undertake Form F assessments of potential foster carers and annual foster carer reviews and present these to the fostering panel * Identifying and advising the line manager, or a member of the senior management team, of problems arising with carers and their placements, ensuring appropriate action may follow * Supporting and identifying the training and development needs of foster carers Pay rate: £29.53 per hour Location: Birmingham If you are interested in this vacancy and wish to apply, please follow the application instructions stated on the website or contact Charles Hunter Associates directly and speak to Cassie Hoskings on (Apply online only). If this Social Worker role isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities! https://(url removed)/all-jobs https://(url removed)/in/cassie-hoskings-5035a313a

Qualified Social Worker | CIN/D&A/MASH/Fostering & Hospital Children's Services Team | Wandsworth Council 4Recruitment Services require experienced Qualified Social Workers to work within a CIN/D&A/MASH/Fostering & Hospital Children's Services Team based within Wandsworth Council. To be successful for this role, you are required to have a minimum of 2+ years recent Social Worker experience of working within the Children's Services Specialised team. Social workers possess and practice the full range of social work values, knowledge and skills required to improve the lives of children in need (CIN) and their families. They must be registered to practice with the General Social Care Council under the terms of the code of conduct for social workers. Social workers demonstrate competence and confidence in assessment, planning, implementation and review (APIR) in a wide range of CIN cases, including child protection, care proceedings and looked after children cases. They work collaboratively with other professionals, co-ordinating the team around the child, in order to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to safeguarding children and young people. Generic Duties and Responsibilities: To contribute to the continuous improvement of the services of the Boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond. To comply with relevant Codes of Practice, including the Code of Conduct and policies concerning data protection and health and safety. To adhere to security controls and requirements as mandated by the SSA's policies, procedures and local risk assessments to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability and legal compliance of information and systems To promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, maintaining an awareness of the equality and diversity protocol/policy and working to create and maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected. To understand both Councils' duties and responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults as they apply to the role within the council. The Shared Staffing Arrangement will keep its structures under continual review and as a result the post holder should expect to carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the level of the post. To apply for this the Social Worker must have: A relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work/DipSW or equivalent) Be HCPC Registered Be eligible to work within the UK Benefits & Rewards: £2000 Welcome Payment (Half on Appointment, Half after 6 months service) £3000 Retention Payment (After 2 years' service) Performance related pay scheme - Max of 2.5% per year Occupational Sick Pay HCPC Registration paid for Car Allowances, Childcare Vouchers, Shopping & Travel Discounts, 30% tax off Tech Products 31 days Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays) Final Salary Pension Outer London Rate is from £30,591 to £35,991 per year Inner London Rate is from £32,004 to £37,650 per year 4Recruitment Services is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and Care Professionals. We offer: An excellent referral scheme of £250 for each successfully placed referral Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy or other Social Work vacancies in your area please contact us on (Apply online only)

Surrey County Council are looking to recruit two Teams of Social Workers to cover the CP and Court Project Team. There is less flexible regrading working hours, however there is room to work from home under circumstances agreed with management, e.g. completing court reports. There may also be subsidised accommodation for the right candidates

Level 3 Hospital Discharge Social Worker required at Rochdale Council. This role pays up to £25 per hour. Excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team. The Role Rochdale Council are looking for a Hospital Discharge Social Worker to join their expanding team. This role pays between £21 and £25.02 per hour Candidate Profile The successful candidate for this position will have extensive experience of working as a Social Worker within a Hospital Discharge or similar setting. Has a willingness to learn new skills on the job and be able to work within a fast paced team environment. The Council, offer the following Benefits: Claim Mileage per mile Regular Support and Supervisions Remote Working On-site Parking Requirements: •HCPC •Enhanced DBS •Experience of working within an Adult Social work team If you are interested in this role or looking for a new role as a Qualified Social Worker in the UK, please contact Alex Procter on (Apply online only) *Service Care Solutions also offer a referral fee of £250 for anyone you may know. Once they are placed and complete their probationary period you receive a £250 bonus! * Working with Service Care Solutions offers you a number of benefits including: • A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated Social Work recruitment team • Excellent rates of pay • An extensive range of Social Work vacancies available throughout the UK • Payroll service twice a week • Loyalty Bonus scheme including Free TV's, Mobile Phones and more

An Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to for their West Yorkshire based Fostering team. This position is a full time, permanent position covering a caseload of up to 15 foster carers over the Yorkshire region but there are no assessments and there is no Out-of-Hours duty rota. You will need to have a background within a Fostering Team as a Supervising Social Worker, ideally within an Independent Fostering Agency and knowledge or experience of working with a Therapeutic approach. Benefits for you as the Link Worker: * 30 Days Annual leave * A Car Allowance & mileage or a Company Car and a fuel card * Life Insurance * Pension Scheme * Private healthcare * Additional Benefits Your responsibilities as the Link Worker: * Supervision and Management of Foster Carers * Contribution to Foster Carer training * Working with a therapeutic approach Requirements of you as Link Worker: * A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) * Working knowledge or experience of therapeutic practice * Experience of working within Fostering as a Social Worker * Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Location: West Yorkshire Salary: up to £32,000 Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jamil Olweny on (Apply online only) or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details If this position isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities! All of my Jobs My Linkedin Page - Permanent Children's Social Work

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within a Hospital Team for a Local Authority based in West London. Job Purpose * To work in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and partner agencies to undertake a holistic assessment of vulnerable adults and their families/carers within the legislative framework and using the eligibility criteria. * To carry out assessments, casework, support plans and discharge planning as directed. * Following the policy framework for Positive Risk to identify risks at different stages of the resident journey and working with the resident and other key people to manage risks in such a way that enables the individual to continue, wherever possible, with their chosen lifestyle. * To develop personalised outcome focused support plans, which promote the independence of vulnerable residents, identifying strengths and social capital and support them to enhance family and social networks. About you * HCPC registration * Experience within a Adult Hospital setting * Full compliance required If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly

Tradewind are currently looking for a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care Team within Lancashire. It is a team of 16 qualified and unqualified workers, it is a busy and often pressured environment and emotional resilience is particularly important. The responsibilities of Newly Qualified Social Worker includes: * Ensure high levels of care and support are implemented effectively by the team, focusing on rehabilitation, promoting independence and ensuring the individuals' safety and wellbeing * Work in a way that is flexible and able to adapt to the changes and competing demands of the service * The post-holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including the possibility of weekend working and evening working as a more extended service is developed * Act as a front line point of contact for the service, communicating with service users, carers, relatives, and other professionals * Respond to daily changes in demand and make decisions on service provision that will impact on staff and service users Requirements of a Newly Qualified Social Worker: * HCPC registered * Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Generic Adults Team within the UK Social Care industry * An enhanced DBS that is of satisfactory level is essential Salary: Up to £17.52 p/h, based on experience If you would like to apply, to find out more about this role, or other Social Work roles, please contact Tradewind on (Apply online only) or email

Sanctuary Health is currently looking for a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to work full time-based in West London. The pay rate for this locum Clinical Psychologist job is £36.90 per hour (LTD Company Equivalent) and is an initial 3-month contract. Responsibilities of the Psychologist: - Providing a specialist clinical psychology service to cardiac and respiratory medicine inpatients and outpatients - Provision of specialist psychological assessment and intervention services as well as consultation work regarding clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the psychology team's policies and procedures Requirements of the Psychologist: - To be eligible for this role you must be an HCPC registered psychologist, have a relevant qualification and recent experience is essential. Contact: This Clinical Psychologist job is advertised by Ben Stone; if you are interested in this position please click below to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. 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 by contacting Kellie Thorndyke. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a PERMANENT qualified social worker in, Guildford, Surrey to work in a Children's Social Services Department -This position will be based in a busy Looked After Children's Team. For this position, you must have - •A degree or masters in Social Work (or any other recognised equivalent qualification) •HCPC registration •ASYE (Other professional qualification relevant to the role e.g. Dip SW, CQSW, Dip OT, Community/District Nurse and be registered with a relevant professional body can be considered) The successful candidate will have the following skills - •Provide assessment of need, care planning and, as appropriate, and child protection investigation to prevent the separation of children from their families where possible and to ensure that children and young people are adequately protected. •Support alternative permanent care for children who have to be separated from their families. •Undertaker child protection investigations and act as a key worker to children and young people with a child protection plan, taking guidance from more experienced staff. •Assess and manage the risk involved in protecting vulnerable children and young people with the support of the team manager and service manager, distinguishing levels of risk for different situations, to prevent harm and abuse. Looked after Children's Team - As a social worker in a looked after children's team, you will have a mixed case load supporting children aged 0 - 18 and unaccompanied asylum seekers who are unable to live with their families. The children you support may be living with relatives, friends, foster families or prospective adopter's or, in the case of older children, could be living in children's homes and semi-independent units. Though regular visits, assessments and reviewing their care plan, you will: -Nurture and develop meaningful relations with these children. -Understand and interpret their wishes. -Ensure their safety. -Champion and support them towards independence and reaching their full potential. Pay and benefits - -Competitive pay rates between £33,665 - £38,312 pa. -And extra payment of £2000 when you start. This will be split between your first and sixth month salary (paid pro-rate for part time staff). If you need to purchase a car, the entire payment can be paid in your first salary. -Relocation assistance of up to £8,000, to help you move nearer to your new place of work. -Local government pension scheme. -28 Days holiday with options to buy/sell leave. -Options for flexible working, where appropriate, including part time, job share and home working. -Saving on childcare on childcare vouchers, health and gym memberships and travel. -A free employment assistance programme, offering employees and their families counselling, legal and debt advice. If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Sammy Linford at Service Care Solutions on (Apply online only) or email. Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed