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Description:
To be a part of a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people, the aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional care, and development of the young residents and the establishment.
Fully funded Level 3, 4 and 5 Diplomas, staff meals on shift, company events and staff discounts and £60 per sleep in bonus.
We are looking for Children's Residential Support Workers to join our newly established home in Colwyn Bay.
Our Home in Colwyn Bay is a five bedded Children's Home for children with moderate learning difficulties, shift patterns are 24 hour shifts inclusive of Sleep-in duties.
We provide a caring, stable and nurturing home, in an informal atmosphere, catering for the needs of children and young people from 8 to 16 years of age on admittance.
In consultation with local authorities, we provide medium to long-term residential care.
It is our aim to create an atmosphere within which the individual can feel safe to express themselves, find adults they feel able to approach and those that will accept them unreservedly as individuals.
As part of a wider strategy, active attempts are made to rescue the better aspect of the individual's behaviour, to restart the natural process of growth and development, and equip them with the necessary skills to go on to be productive members of society.
What is required?
Car driver with own vehicle is essential.
Ideally you will have experience of similar settings and have achieved your NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards the relevant qualification in Health and Social care in Children and Young Adults.
However, if you have transferable experience please do apply as we provide full on-boarding and training courses.
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Colwyn Bay, Wales
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £11.00 per hour + £60 per sleep in, shift meals, funded NVQs
Posted: 2024-03-05 09:58:33
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Family Support Worker
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker in Islington to join the Disabled Children's Family Support Team
As a Family Support Worker, you will support disabled children / young people and their families through their support plans.
Their role is to act as allocated worker reviewing the plans and ensuring that they meet the assessed need.
Main Responsibilities
As a Family Support Worker, you will be responsible for:
Organise child in need reviews for children and young people, which are usually in the schools where the professional network can attend.
The review process begins with gathering information from the child, parents and professionals about the current needs and progress towards the goals in the last CIN plan.
Where there has been a significant change in needs or more than two years since the last assessment the FSRO would gather information to inform a reassessment led by a Deputy Team Manager.
FSRP's attend and contribute to Team around the Child meetings and Child in Need Reviews.
They are responsible for completing minutes, uploading these to LCS and circulating to the attendees.
Requirements:
Significant experience of working with disabled children and their families
Relevant vocational qualification to diploma or HNC level 3
Enhanced DBS
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll services twice a week
If you are interested in the Family Support Worker role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk
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! ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Islington, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £27 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-04 16:24:04
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HSE Manager - Industrial Manufacturing - Huddersfield
About The Company
Part of a growing international group, our client is a leading independent supplier of specialist products to manufacturing businesses worldwide.
Customer service, innovation and versatility are at the heart of everything they do, and finished products can be found across many aspects of everyday life.
Due to internal progression, we are now looking to identify an experienced HSE Manager to join the business.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team the successful candidate will be responsible for driving and promoting a positive culture of Health & Safety via strong leadership, engagement, and best practice.
HSE Manager - Package Details
£55,000 to £60,000 Basic Dependent on Experience
Annual Bonus
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension & Life Assurance
On-site Gym & Parking
HSE Manager - Requirements
Hold NEBOSH Diploma or similar qualification
Previous experience in a Senior HSE Management role, with a demonstrable track record of driving behavioral safety and a culture of zero harm
Previous experience working within a process-based heavy manufacturing environment
Proven experience in driving change and improvements, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
HSE Manager - Responsibilities
Ensure legal compliance for health and safety by conducting regular audits and inspections
Lead training with new and existing members of staff whilst identifying and assisting in any staff development opportunities
Use continuous improvement techniques to improve the HSE performance and management system
Ensure accidents and near-miss investigations are conducted in a timely manner, including root cause analysis and corrective action implantation.
Assist and support in the creation, implementation and review of Risk Assessments, safe working procedures and method statements
Delivery of the company Health and Safety strategy and initiatives for the site
Review all existing company Health & Safety documentation and update accordingly in line with our statutory obligations including CDM Regulations
Ensure all "assessments" as required by legislation are conducted and reviewed at relevant intervals
Undertake regular health and safety inspection/audits and prepare detailed H&S audit reports
Review all RAMS and COSHH assessments and update where necessary
Assist Pre-Construction Team with Health & Safety Questionnaires
Ensure Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards are adhered to including the requirements of ISO9001, 14001 & 45001
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Type: Permanent Location: Huddersfield, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £60000 per annum + Annual Bonus, Pension & Life Assuarance
Posted: 2024-03-04 16:00:20
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HSE Officer - Birmingham - Chemical Manufacturing About The Role Our client, an established Chemicals manufacturing company, are currently looking to recruit an experienced HSE Officer.
Reporting to the HSE Manager the successful candidate will assist in the development and implementation of site Health, Safety and Environmental programmes.
HSE Officer - Package Details
£32,000 to £40,000
Days Based Position (Monday to Friday)
25 Days Holiday + Statutory
Life Assurance & Access to Pension Scheme
HSE Officer - Requirements
Hold NEBOSH Certificate as a minimum (NEBOSH Diploma Preferred)
At least 5 years previous H&S experience gained within a manufacturing environment, previous experience of working within a High Hazard Industry or Chemicals would be highly preferential
Risk Assessment Review and Development is essential
Previous experience of undertaking incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis is essential
Previous experience of Competence and Training Management Systems would be an advantage
Knowledge of Process Safety, Human Factors and Behavioural Safety would be advantageous
HSE Officer - Responsibilities
Assist the Production and Engineering Management teams in developing risk assessments and safe systems of work
Assist with the maintenance of the sites environmental management system and compiling of reports aligned to the requirements of the sites Environmental Permit?
Ensure suitable HSE inspection and auditing programmes are established and implemented, including maintenance/follow up of corrective action databases and tracking of KPI's
Support the development and delivery of Site Safety Meetings and other Safety communications?
Review, devise, write and implement suitable health, safety and environmental procedures?
Advise, coach and mentor employees on compliance with their legal health and safety duties.?
Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, issuing reports and ensuring SHE Incident log is up to date and maintained.?
Support the delivery of SHE training and manage the competency matrix?
Maintenance of competent authority communication logs and completing reports for the competent authority, as applicable?
Emergency preparedness aligned to the sites COMAH Emergency Plan?
Fire risk assessments?
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2024-03-04 14:32:54
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MASH Officer
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a MASH Officer in Northampton, with Northamptonshire Children's Trust.
The MASH Officer will receive and handle all initial Children's Safeguarding and Children's Social Care contacts and queries entering the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) via telephone and written communication.
Main Responsibilities
As a MASH Officer, some of your responsibilities will be:
To deal effectively with enquiries across all channels from members of the public, customers, services users, internal departments and professionals from other agencies (e.g.
schools, health, and police).
Obtaining comprehensive detail from referrers to gather the most relevant information about concerns for a child/children at the first point of contact.
To provide advice, guidance and prompt, high quality responses to all child enquiries, and signpost callers to the most appropriate services when support is required, in a consistent and highly professional manner to ensure individuals and agencies that contact the MASH are satisfied with the service provided.
To ensure appropriate contacts are swiftly and accurately progressed to relevant Decision makers for triage and named partner representatives for requests for information within the set MASH rag rating timescales
Requirements:
GCSE level or equivalent qualification
Understanding of the relevant legislation and guidance relating to Safeguarding children.
Full Enhanced DBS
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including -
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll service twice a week
Hybrid Working
Loyalty bonus & refer a friend Scheme
If you are interested in the MASH Officer role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk
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!
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Type: Contract Location: Northampton, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £15.16 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-04 13:57:57
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Housing Support Worker Derby Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (with occasional weekend working) Temporary contractRole Description:
Working in a 6-bed supported housing scheme in Derby.
Providing support to vulnerable females with complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health issues, history of domestic violence (DV), or experiencing DV/coercive behaviour.
Some minimal work in the community supporting females moved on from the scheme.
Working with 6 females to encourage active involvement in move-on accommodation, community activities, and benefits.
Multi-agency working to ensure comprehensive support.
Strategy and Service Development:
Provide individual personalized support packages reflective of different client needs, including culture and diversity issues.
Assist clients with day-to-day tenancy issues, payment of rent, claiming benefits, and preparing units to let.
Undertake referrals and assessments of potential clients, working with them to identify the most appropriate housing solution for their needs.
Ensure clients have access to relevant external support services.
Provide practical support and information to clients throughout their involvement with the service.
Report repairs and maintenance needs on behalf of the client following agreed procedures.
Service Delivery:
Understand your role in the organization and be accountable for your contribution.
Ensure your efforts are client-led and accountable for positive outcomes.
Adhere to corporate policies and procedures.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary staff team, ensuring support is available across all schemes in the cluster.
Actively participate in team meetings and attend regular supervisions.
Qualifications and Experience:
Previous experience in a housing support role.
Enhanced DBS certification for working with adults and children.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and engage in lone working situations.
Experience of working with vulnerable client groups.
Experience of delivering structured support in either housing or social care.
The Package This is a temporary, Housing Support worker role,37.5 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended, or become permanent.Referral Bonus If this Temporary Housing Support worker role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.How to Apply If you are interested in this Housing Support worker role, please send your CV mickey .
stepans @ service care .
org .
uk or call me on 01772 208 966 discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this Housing Support worker role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Derby, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3month
Salary / Rate: Up to £18.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-04 12:59:46
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Service Development Officer
Location: Southampton City Council
Duration: 6 months
Rate of pay: £23.38 per hour
The Role
The Service Development Officer is required for a 6-month opportunity to work within Southampton's Integrated Commissioning Unit (ICU) across the Council and NHS to commission sustainable, high quality services which meet the needs of local people now, and in the future.
The successful candidate will be joining a small, highly motivated, team led by a Senior Commissioner, that has an impressive track record utilising the disciplines of commissioning and contract management to deliver transformational change and service improvement for the benefit of our local residents.
Responsibilities
Lead a programme of work which will deliver positive outcomes for the population of Southampton through securing high quality service provision and development of innovative ways of working
Ensure the market is able to respond appropriately to the needs of Southampton's residents
Ensure cost-effective use of available resources within a challenging financial context
Manage a number of tasks and projects at any one time, keeping track of the work, and organising your time appropriately
Home Care - supporting/managing market, contract/performance management, day to day management of procurement vehicle, relationship management, quality improvement
Direct Payments
Transport
Other work as required
Requirements
Good understanding of health and social care
Experience of working within the commissioning cycle to ensure a sufficient, diverse, and sustainable supply of high-quality care and support services to meet the needs of the local population
Highly motivated individual, with excellent organisational skills
Ability to maintain a substantial and varied workload
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Type: Contract Location: Southampton, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £23.38 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-04 12:48:26
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Housing Support Worker
Guildford
3month Contact
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Summary:
Assist in providing housing and support services for vulnerable clients.
Always maintain a professional and supportive approach.
Assist in the day-to-day delivery of services for supported schemes.
Help clients achieve their personalized support outcomes.
Strategy and Service Development:
Act as an initial point of reference on the phone or in a reception area as required.
Assist in providing a comprehensive housing management and support service, including working with tenancy agreements, rent collection, and charges.
Support clients to achieve agreed outcomes, considering their support needs.
Contribute to the formulation and delivery of person-centered support plans.
Assist clients with day-to-day support and tenancy issues.
Service Delivery:
Understand your role and be responsible for your contribution.
Emphasize a client-led approach and deliver your role effectively.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary staff team and meet the requirements of a rota system.
Deliver a high standard of service to clients.
Use appropriate IT systems and maintain professional records.
Other Duties:
Provide a high-quality, customer-orientated service.
Review work outputs, set improvement targets, and appraise individual performance.
Participate in Divisional team work, encouraging innovation.
Undertake personal development and training to stay updated with legal, political, financial developments.
Ensure compliance with our clients Equality and Diversity policy.
Qualifications and Experience:
Valid driver's license, own vehicle, and business insurance.
Enhanced DBS certification for working with adults.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and engage in lone working situations.
Experience of working with vulnerable client groups.
Experience in housing management and/or social care environment.
The Package This is a temporary, Housing Support worker role, 37.5 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended, or become permanent.Referral Bonus If this Temporary Housing Support worker role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.How to Apply If you are interested in this Housing Support worker role, please send your CV mickey .
stepans @ service care .
org .
uk or call me on 01772 208 966 discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this Housing Support worker role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Guildford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3month
Salary / Rate: Up to £16.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-04 11:17:11
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Triage Officer Islington, London Temp (3 month contract) Full-time (35 hours per week), 9:00-17:00We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join a team as a Triage Officer (SO1).
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the triage process, ensuring that incoming requests are properly assessed and prioritised.
This is a critical position that requires exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.Key responsibilities
To ensure a prompt, courteous and helpful response when dealing with queries from members of the public or their representatives, including elected Members, outside agencies and partner organisations.
To interview, make an initial assessment and log customer's enquiries, scanning and indexing related documents and completing detailed notes and reports on case files.
To provide information and advice to housing applicants on all rehousing procedures including those relating to complaints, appeals and reviews.
To refer housing applicants to relevant internal teams and to other agencies as necessary for advice on housing matters, welfare rights, social services, immigration and other issues using referral procedures.
Essential Requirements
Working knowledge of the relevant legislation relating to homelessness and housing needs with particular reference to the Housing Act 1996 Part VII and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.
Experience of providing excellent customer care.
Experience of dealing with the public providing practical advice in a housing field, to include substantial administrative experience.
Experience in working in a multi-racial, inner city environment.
Ability to respond sensitively to people experiencing a wide range of housing problems.
Ability to communicate and to present information clearly and concisely both verbal and written, with good attention to detail.
Proven Basic IT skills and ability to learn new systems.
Ability and willingness to follow instruction and learn new tasks.
A positive attitude towards teamwork and able to work as part of a team .
Ability to display sensitivity and maintain confidentiality.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Alex at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to alex.yates@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Islington, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £0.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-03-04 11:02:47
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Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a Community Psychiatric Nurse in Chesterfield.
This is a temporary agency contract based in a community setting.
Job Description
Work as an effective professional in a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team.
To prioritise and respond to urgent referrals for assessments as required and deliver high quality health and social care within the Care Programme Approach framework and to participate in duty rotas when required.
Hold care co-ordinator responsibility for a caseload of services users and their carers.
Responsibility for assessing individual care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans.
Work Monday to Friday, 9-5.
Pay Rate
The pay rate for this role is £26.00Ltd an hour, paid weekly via an umbrella company.
Benefits
Approved supplier to over 400 organisations nationwide.
Subsidised training / FREE mandatory training.
Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support.
Loyalty reward scheme.
Free DBS.
Four-day payroll.
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk.
We also offer a £150 sign-up bonus and a £250 referral bonus, so if you know anyone who may be interested, please feel free to refer them to us.
Thank you for your interest in Service Care Solutions.
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Type: Contract Location: Chesterfield, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £26 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-01 13:44:10
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Service Care Solutions have a new and exciting opportunity which has become available in the Derby area! The role itself is working a emergency call handler for the elderly who has the emergency button assistance built into their home.
Derby City Council are looking for a new face to join their forever growing team to assist with the inbound calls made from the elderly community who are currently still living in their own accommodation.
The team is a 24-hour emergency monitoring and response service that provides support to people in their own homes through their connection link to their own internal telecare service which is available 24/7 and 365 days a year.
Customers activate a support call at any time 24/7 via the alarm unit installed in their own home and or the sensors attached to it.
Our Call Handler Responders will then discuss and assess the nature of the emergency and will action an appropriate response.
Responding themselves if required.
In the case of a serious emergency, the emergency services will also be contacted.
The role is a full time role working days between the hours of 9am-5pm on a rota basis currently paying £12.87ph
Requirements for the role:
Needing to be a driver
Need to have experience with call handling and adult care
Enhanced DBS
If this is something you are interested in then please get in touch!
APPLY NOW - Send your CV to Macy… macy.robinson@servicecare.org.uk
Why Service Care Solutions?
A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
We operate 3 payrolls per week
Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
Refer a friend Bonus of £250
*Service Care Solutions also offer a referral fee of £250 for anyone you may know
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If this is something you are interested in, please send across your CV to macy.robinson@servicecare.org.uk or give me a call on 01772208964
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Type: Contract Location: Derby, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.87 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-01 12:35:42
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Compliance Officer
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Compliance Officer in Lambeth to join the Fostering and Special Guardianship Service.
As a Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in the Fostering and Permanency Service, working across fostering support, fostering recruitment, the special guardianship team and the fostering panel as required to oversee the regulatory compliance elements of the approval process.
Main Responsibilities
As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible:
Initiation of DBS and Local Authority checks for Foster Carers, Special Guardians, their Adult household members and nominated Back up carers.
Renewal of checks in line with local policy.
Undertake checks with health visitors for prospective foster carers with young children and Ofsted for childminders.
Ensure that stringent checks are undertaken on prospective and exiting carers to ensure that the children remain safe.
Take the lead in the regulatory compliance elements of the approval process.
Ensure the ongoing adherence to the company's own procedures in terms of checks and medicals and identify strategies to strengthen the current practice.
Requirements:
Good understanding of Fostering minimum Standards, Fostering Legislation, and safeguarding
Experience in Children's services and foster care delivery
Enhanced DBS
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll services twice a week
If you are interested in the Compliance Officer role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk
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! ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Lambeth, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £27 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-01 11:46:46
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Medway Council are recruiting for a Strategic Service Manager - Quality and Inclusion
The postholder will drive the quality of education and inclusion across all schools.
They will work across the directorate to ensure all children and young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive high quality, local education.
They will be instrumental in facilitating the development of system leadership in the education sector and delivering on the changes outlined in the Education White paper and SEND review and ensuring the delivery of the Safety Valve Intervention Programme (SVIP) by driving inclusion in schools and ensuring high quality outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
As a member of the Education and SEND leadership team, the postholder will be directly responsible for these council-wide functions which have a major impact on the strategic planning, education culture, finances and transformation of the council, including working with the Strategic Service Manager: Planning and Access to ensure the delivery of the High Needs Budget Deficit Recovery Plan.
The postholder will play a key role in advising and making recommendations to the senior leadership team and Members on council wide policy matters in relation to Quality and Inclusion.
The postholder will be responsible for directly line managing the Head of Education and Head of Integrated 0-25 Disability and will provide effective leadership and management of the Education teams (School Effectiveness; Attendance - including Penalty Notices and Children Missing Education; Inclusion - including Elective Home Education; Early Years Sufficiency and Family Information Service) and SEND teams (SEND Team - including assessments, case management, etc; SEND Early Years; Sensory Support; and Education Psychology) such that the impact and objectives in the directorate plan are achieved.
In doing this, they will be the strategic driver for their span of responsibility and ensure all strategic policy supports and drives the council's objectives.
They will ensure progress of projects and programmes is consistent and deadlines are met and implement a programme management methodology which ensures delivery and financial rigour.
to apply for this role please Call Delanie on 01772 208964 or email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Chatham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: on going
Salary / Rate: 400-500 per day
Posted: 2024-03-01 11:01:23
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Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a Mental Health Crisis Nurse to work in a home treatment team in Nottingham NHS.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Community Psychiatric Nurse to provide mental health assessments and support to clients within a variety of settings, including the client's home and other health and non-statutory settings.
The pay rate for this role is £26.00Ltd per hour, paid weekly via an umbrella company.
This rate is subject to increases at the weekends.
In addition to this, we offer a £150 sign-up bonus and a £250 referral bonus.
The working hours for this role are Monday to Sunday, from 0800-2030.
Key Requirements:
Relevant post-registration experience in adult mental health.
Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Experience of working in acute mental health care.
Benefits of Service Care Solutions:
Approved supplier to over 400 organizations nationwide.
Subsidized training / FREE mandatory training.
Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support.
Loyalty reward scheme.
Free DBS.
Four-day payroll.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Nottingham, England
Salary / Rate: £26 - £26.50 per annum
Posted: 2024-03-01 11:00:17
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Job Title: Housing Support Worker Location: Nottingham (Driving Essential) Contract Duration: 6 Months Shifts: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm / 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Including Weekends and Bank Holidays) DBS Essential Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? We are currently seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to join our team in Nottingham on a 6-month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide essential housing support to individuals within the Nottingham area.
Conduct thorough assessments of service users, identifying their needs and requirements.
Assist with the development and implementation of personalized support plans.
Work collaboratively with external agencies and support networks to maximize resources for service users.
Ensure timely and accurate record-keeping, maintaining up-to-date case notes and reports.
Engage in proactive communication with service users to promote their well-being and independence.
Drive and implement housing-related activities, promoting a safe and supportive living environment.
Requirements:
Valid and clean driving license (Essential).
Enhanced DBS check (Essential).
Availability for shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.
Understanding of housing-related support services.
Benefits:
Competitive salary with an unsocial allowance payment for shift work.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals.
Supportive working environment with a focus on professional development.
6-month contract providing a valuable opportunity to contribute to the community.
If you are a compassionate and motivated individual with a commitment to supporting others, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Nottingham, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £16 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-01 10:27:29
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Head of Homelessness Prevention and Assessment Hammersmith, London Temporary 3 Months Full Time - HybridWe have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and dynamic individual to join a team based in Hammersmith and Fulham, as an interim Head of Homelessness Prevention and Assessment.
This is a full time temporary position, with an initial contract period of 3 months.
This role requires 4 days a week based in office with 1 day working remotely.
The Head of Homelessness Prevention and Assessment will be responsible for leading a comprehensive prevention, assessment, and advice service for all applicants in need of housing solutions. Requirements
Significant experience of managing performance and delivering housing needs services in an authority with high demand
Experience managing a team and ability to ensure staff are effectively supervised an supported
Degree level education or equivalent experience
Continuous professional management development courses
Experience in fast-paced housing management departments
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding and knowledge of statutory, legal and contractual framework around tenancy, homeowners and shared owners' management
Excellent knowledge of Housing and Homelessness legislation
Be IT literate with excellent knowledge of Word and Excel
Knowledge of GDPR requirements and confidentiality protocols
Role Expectations
Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality housing advice and assessments, homelessness prevention, rough sleeping initiatives, and support services
Develop corporate policies and strategies for the services while meeting organizational goals, corporate vision, and statutory obligations
Lead a team of housing advice and homelessness managers, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to policies and legislative duties
Manage overall budget for the services, ensuring value for money and completing monthly budget returns and forecasts
Provide strategic analysis and policy development for service improvement, monitoring, and review
Liaise with key internal and external partners including housing authorities, community partners, and stakeholders to address housing needs effectively
Utilize data-driven insights to assess housing needs, measure program effectiveness, and make informed decisions
Manage budgets, grants, and resources to ensure the efficient operation of housing programs
Develop corporate policies and strategies for the services while meeting organizational goals, corporate vision, and statutory obligations
Lead a team of housing advice and homelessness managers, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to policies and legislative duties
Manage overall budget for the services, ensuring value for money and completing monthly budget returns and forecasts
Provide strategic analysis and policy development for service improvement, monitoring, and review
Implement new ways to work, support culture change and ensure all compliance is set up for new systems
Prepare regular reports and updates where needed
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV and cover letter now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Beth at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Hammersmith and Fulham, England
Salary / Rate: £550 - £600 per day
Posted: 2024-03-01 10:19:28
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Senior Practitioner
I'm looking for an experienced children's social worker to join Staffordshire County Council in the Children with Disabilities Service.
The team covers Cannock & Lichfield and is a well established offering for young people with a variety of different disabilities.
You will be joining an established team consisting of 7 Social Workers, 2 Family Practitioners and 2 Business Support Officers.
Key Responsibilities
Statutory home visits
School visits
Completing/updating assessments
Attending MDTs
Chairing Meetings
Working with children under CP, CIN and Children in Care
Multi-agency working with partner agencies
Multi-disciplinary working with other professionals
Presenting to Resource Panel
Updating children's plans
Qualifications and Skills:
Qualified Social Worker with relevant degree or equivalent qualification
Registered with Social Work England
Experience working with vulnerable children
Ability to work independently and within a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Full enhanced DBS
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role please submit your CV via email to oscar.morgan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 to discuss the role with me directly. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Cannock, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2024-02-29 22:05:23
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Senior Social Worker
I'm looking for an experienced children's social worker to join Birmingham Children's Trust in the Children in Care Team.
Birmingham is the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people and families in the country.
You will be part of a supportive, dynamic service and contribute positively to the authority's service improvement journey to ‘Outstanding'.
Main Role Responsibilities
Undertake statutory visits to children in care and who are placed in a variety of settings, including Foster and Residential Placements along with Placements at home with family.
Manage casework including Court Proceedings, preparing Court reports, statements, care plans evidence and giving evidence in Court.
Complete a variety of system work including risks assessments, review reports, care/pathway plans, case recordings and essential paperwork.
Undertake direct work, along with Life story work with children and young people to support their understanding of their journey and to achieve permanency.
Social workers are essential professionals in family group conferences, leading care management meetings and attending wider service/statutory meetings.
Qualifications and Skills:
Qualified Social Worker with relevant degree or equivalent qualification
Registered with Social Work England
Experience working with vulnerable children
Ability to work independently and within a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Full enhanced DBS
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role please submit your CV via email to oscar.morgan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 to discuss the role with me directly. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Salary / Rate: £27.53 - £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2024-02-29 21:56:20
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Service Charge Manager Waltham Forest, London Full Time - Hybrid Permanent £30,000-£37,000We have the fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a team based in Chingford, Waltham Forest, as a Service Charge Manager.
This is a full time, permanent position.
This position offers a hybrid working approach, with 2 days a week office based and 3 days working from home.
The Service Charge Manager will be joining the Accounts Team with a small, reputable, independent Block Management company.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years previous experience in Service Charge Accounts
Strong previous experience in an administrative role
Able to plan and prioritise high volume workloads
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail, self-motivated
Excellent IT skills, including using Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Word
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Role Expectations
Reconciling Client bank accounts and processing Leaseholder payments
Generating and issuing service charge and ground rent demands
Assisting Accountants in preparing year-end files, reports, and filing residential management company accounts online
Processing invoices and managing financial documentation
Creating year-end forecasted expenditure reports, estimated Service Charge budgets, and summary letters for approval
Managing accruals and prepayments as needed throughout the year
Regularly reviewing income, expenditure, and cash flow of blocks
Preparing periodic income and expenditure reports
Serving as the primary point of contact for contractor payment inquiries
Facilitating invoice payments
Calculate and produce accurate actual and estimated service charges statements
Liaise with key internal and external partners
Respond to customer enquiries using case management techniques, investigating and escalating issues as necessary
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Beth at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chingford, England
Salary / Rate: £30000.00 - £37000.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-02-29 15:28:46
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Child & Family Worker
Location: Bridge House, Worthing covering central area of WSCC (Worthing/Horsham)
Hours per week: 37.5 - Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 5:30, with some degree of flexibility required.
Salary: £17ltd per hour
West Sussex County Council are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Child & Family Worker to join their team.
As a Child & Family Worker, you will be responsible for supporting a Social Worker in transporting and attending all home visits and meetings away from the office.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support to a Social Worker in transporting and attending all home visits and meetings away from the office
Assist in implementing care plans for children and young people
Conduct assessments of children and families and provide recommendations for support and intervention
Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and families
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports
Requirements:
A UK driving license and access to your own car
Experience in a similar role, preferably within a local authority setting
A relevant qualification in social work or a related field
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive working environment
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Child & Family Worker looking for a new challenge, then this could be the perfect role for you.
Apply now to join and make a positive difference to the lives of children and families in Worthing.
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Type: Contract Location: Worthing, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £17 per hour
Posted: 2024-02-29 14:51:37
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Merton Council are recruiting for a Adult Social Care Quality Assurance Auditor
Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of learning and development for adult social care.
Advanced knowledge of adult's social care, with regards to policy, legislation, regulation and the implications for social care and Occupational Therapist.
Advanced up to date knowledge of CQC Local Authority Assessment framework.
Advanced knowledge of London Pan London policy as well as safeguarding legislation and procedure.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of performance management and quality assurance frameworks, reporting and practice.
Skills
Ability to work with datasets to draw out insight and intelligence to inform policy and service improvement.
Ability to work alone and prioritise own workload.
The ability to work to deadlines.
Ability to write succinct, accurate, professional reports arising from Quality Assurance visits and other activity.
Broad knowledge of public policy and the current and emerging local government policy, political and financial landscape
Willingness to be innovative and apply innovative approaches, such as restorative practice and a strengths-based approach, to develop the Council's thinking about service development and transformation
Experience/Training
A registered social worker, with substantial post-qualifying experience e.g.
Practice Educator or Practice Teacher.
Experience of learning and development professional experience of working in the Adult social care sector
Experience of contributing to workforce strategies and training plans.
Experience working with partner agencies in the private sector and other external agencies - both statutory and voluntary
Experience of undertaking training needs analysis and commissioning training
Experience of using and developing a quality assurance and performance framework that measure and evidence outcomes
Experience of developing and implementing workforce strategies
Experience of office systems, e.g.
word, excel
Demonstrable experience of dealing with complex issues, particularly involving customers.
please call 01772 208964 or email Delanie at Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Merton, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: on going
Salary / Rate: 47 per hour
Posted: 2024-02-29 14:16:16
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Passenger Transport Driver
Start date: ASAP
Contract length: Initially 3 months
Hourly rate: £16ltd per hour
Job Description
Barnet Council are currently seeking a Passenger Transport Driver to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a minibus on school run routes during term time.
Key Responsibilities
Driving a minibus on school run routes during term time
Working a split shift pattern
Completing a full induction
Undergoing a DBS check and driving assessment
Requirements and Skills
Excellent driving skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently
Strong time-management skills
Willingness to complete six mandatory courses
Qualifications
D and/or D1 license
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity as a Passenger Transport Driver please click the apply button below.
Start date: ASAP
Contract length: Initially 3 months
Hourly rate: £16ltd per hour
Job Description
Barnet Council are currently seeking a Passenger Transport Driver to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a minibus on school run routes during term time.
Key Responsibilities
Driving a minibus on school run routes during term time
Working a split shift pattern
Completing a full induction
Undergoing a DBS check and driving assessment
Requirements and Skills
Excellent driving skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently
Strong time-management skills
Willingness to complete six mandatory courses
Qualifications
D and/or D1 license
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity as a Passenger Transport Driver please click the apply button below. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: North London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £16 per hour
Posted: 2024-02-29 14:14:37
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EHCP Caseworker
Job Description
Gloucestershire County Council are currently seeking an experienced and knowledgeable EHCP Caseworker to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting annual reviews and EHCP case work.
The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the code of practice and be able to work closely with schools, parents, and other professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct annual reviews and EHCP case work
Work collaboratively with schools, parents, and other professionals
Ensure compliance with the code of practice
Provide support for cooperative team communications
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years' experience as an EHCP case worker
Good knowledge of annual reviews practice and code of practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to come to the office (Shire Hall, Gloucester) at least once per week
If you are an experienced and knowledgeable EHCP Caseworker looking for a new challenge, this company would like to hear from you.
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career!
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Type: Contract Location: Gloucester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months+
Salary / Rate: Up to £270 per day
Posted: 2024-02-29 11:31:45
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Experienced Social Worker
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are seeking an Experienced Social Worker on behalf of Liverpool City Council's Early Help/MASH team.
The worker is required to ensure there is presence and decision making at the front door.
The successful candidate will carry out statutory duties and responsibilities to safeguard and achieve great outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in Liverpool.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support
Undertake timely work within the Public Law Outline framework
Identify and assess levels of risk and need in often complex situations
Undertake parenting assessments which are informed by using best practice tools
Deliver protective and/or supportive services for vulnerable children
Qualifications and Training
Social Work degree or equivalent social work professional qualification
Registered with Social Work England
Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of children's legislation, statutory guidance, policy, and procedures
Ability to undertake needs-led assessment and planning, applying critical reflection and analysis
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form and present coherent and relevant information to meetings/panels
Ability to undertake direct work with children and young people and/or their carers
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV via email to Ashley.Brown@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208 964 to discuss further.
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250. The benefits of working with SCS;
* A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
* Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
* An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
* Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
* Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
* DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Merseyside, England
Salary / Rate: £35 - £40 per hour
Posted: 2024-02-29 09:11:18
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Cardiff Council Children's services are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their team.
The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work.
As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will still be providing face-to-face support to families across the city where applicable.
This is a full time position with an initial contract of 3 months with a view to this being extended on a rolling basis and offering a pay rate of £15.43 per hour.
Duties of the role:
Carrying out supervised contact visits with young people and their families
Undertake initial assessment work with families
Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families
Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social Worker
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience of working with young people and their families
Full UK driving license
Enhanced DBS check
Be able to work upon own initiative and within a team
The benefits of working with Eilidh at Service Care Solutions:
You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work
We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply now.
Don't miss your chance to become a family support worker at Cardiff Council! To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or eilidh.nicol@servicecare.org.uk. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Cardiff, Wales
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £15.43 per hour
Posted: 2024-02-28 14:20:04