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Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Senior Practitioner within the Children's Services team.
+ £6,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Assist the Team Manager in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.
Model best practice, sharing learning, and offering a safe reflective space for less experienced practitioners in your team to develop.
Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.
Comply and support others to comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
Maintain personal and professional training and development as part of your commitment to continuous professional development, utilising supervision and your annual personal development review plan, to support your growth and development as a practitioner and leader.
As a Senior Practitioner you will be in a leadership role within the team whereby you may be required to deputise for the team manager, supervise staff, lead in an area of specialism and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard.
Your casework will consist of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.
Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.
Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
Supervise staff within your team including student social workers, newly qualified social workers, family support workers and/or personal advisors.
The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources.
Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children's Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.
WORKING STYLE
The work style for this role has been assessed as ‘Hybrid'.
This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Salary / Rate: £48000 - £48695 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:28
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Medway Council are recruiting for a permanent Experienced Children in Care Social Worker
+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carer's.
Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality Life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.
WORKING STYLE
The workstyle for this role has been assessed as ‘Hybrid'.
This means the post holder will have a flexible workstyle and be able to work from a variety of locations.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.
if you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Salary / Rate: £43000 - £43646 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:27
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Hertfordshire Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Experienced Senior Practitioner's to join their Children's Services.
+ £6,000 p/a market enhanced payment plus £1,000 one off welcome payment
About the Service:
At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best.
And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.
As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way.
You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.
About the role:
Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:
Family Safeguarding
0-25 Disability Service
Separated Migrant Children
CLA
As a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice.
Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department.
This is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff.
You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised.
About you:
It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:
Qualified and Social Work England Registered
At least 2 years post qualification experience
Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures
Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package
Full UK Driving Licence
In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:
Family Safeguarding:
Significant senior level front line experience in a safeguarding team.
Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings
In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively.
Children Looked After:
Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.
Track record of working alongside challenging families.
0-25 Disability Service:
Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.
Ability to work in a relationship-based way.
Separated Migrant Children:
Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.
Knowledge/experience of working with Separated Migrant Children and of relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedure specific to Separated Migrant Children.
Knowledge/experience of working with children and young people subject to or at risk of exploitation including modern day slavery and trafficking.
Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:
Monthly Market Enhanced Payment
One off £1k Welcome Payment
* (terms & conditions apply)
Lease Car Scheme
Hybrid working model
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Stevenage, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £40221 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:27
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Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Experienced Fostering Recruitment Social Worker.
+ £3,000 market premia + £2,000 annual retention payment after 2 years' service
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To assess, plan, and use evidence based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.
To contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.
To work to a structured time management practice; responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.
To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision.
(This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).
To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.
Main duties and responsibilities:
To actively promote work life balance and flexible working in order to achieve high quality service delivery.
To actively promote the Council's Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.
To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the duty of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.
At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.
WORKING STYLE
The work style for this role has been assessed as ‘Hybrid'.
This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Salary / Rate: £43000 - £43646 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:26
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Gloucestershire County Council are recruiting for a Permanent Social Worker to join their Children's Services.
+ £4,000 welcome payment and an annual retention payment of £2,000.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
To work closely with children, young people and their families, other staff within the service function and partner agencies to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.
To promote a range of services which carry out statutory duties as required by legislation and guidance.
To assess the needs of children, young people and families to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions to meet need and review outcomes.
Responsibilities and duties:
Build positive relationships with children and their families through direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.
Provide a clear, accurate and holistic assessment of a child and their family needs in line with statutory and local guidance and in collaboration with the child, their family and other agencies.
· Carry a case load of children and families in line with the experience of the social worker and the organisational needs of the service function, including children in need in child protection plans and children in care.
Carry a caseload which will progress in number and complexity and which meets the needs of the service.
Develop SMART plans with children and their families to balance risk factors and needs to achieve outcome focused interventions.
To undertake direct work with children, young people and families in order to manage risk and achieve the sustained and positive outcomes identified in assessments and plans.
Prepare high quality reports for relevant meetings and to present them to a variety of other professionals
Experience:
Significant experience of working with children, young people and families.
Experience of working in a social care setting.
Experience of child protection and statutory child care.
Experience of assessment and management of risk to children within practice
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
As well as your experience as a front line social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post:
Social Work England registration
Experience at Senior Social worker level
A recognised qualification in Social Work
To have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
A full driving licence and willingness to drive
Enhanced DBS clearance
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gloucester, England
Salary / Rate: £36648 - £44000 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:26
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Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Senior Social Worker/Approved mental health professional to join their community mental health teams based in Orpington and Beckenham.
+ £2,000 Golden Hello, £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance and lease car.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
The London Borough of Bromley, in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a full-time Senior Social Worker/AMHP to work within their Community Mental Health teams based in Orpington and Beckenham.
Senior Social Workers must hold the AMHP qualification.
Your role will be to offer support to both community and in-patient services, with the focus on working together with service users to enhance their independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities and duties:
You will be expected to undertake the statutory requirements of your role and that of the local authority to include Care Act duties, Safeguarding, both adult and children.
You are required to have proven experience of supervision, mentoring or supporting the learning of others.
Your knowledge and skills will be valued and opportunities for further development encouraged.
We aim to develop and maintain a culture of continuous learning and will actively promote this throughout your employment, ensuring through good quality supervision both managerial and professional that you are developing and delivering on the skills and knowledge required for the post.
Experience:
You must hold a Dip SW, CQSW or degree in Social Work and be a qualified AMHP and practice educator.
You must be registered with Social Work England
Enhanced DBS
Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
Merited pay scheme
30 days Annual Leave
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathway
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Orpington, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £50063 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:25
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Hertfordshire Council are recruiting for a number of Experienced Social Worker's to join their Children's Services.
+ £5,000 p/a market enhanced payment plus £1,000 one off welcome payment
About the Service:
At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best.
And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.
As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way.
You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.
By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.
About the role:
Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:
Family Safeguarding
0-25 Disability Service (Adults & Childrens)
Specialist Adolescent Services Hertfordshire (SASH)
About you
It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:
Qualified and Social Work England Registered
At least 1 years post ASYE experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures
Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package
Full UK Driving Licence
Regular Access to a vehicle
In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:
Family Safeguarding:
Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.
Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings
0-25 Disability Service
Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk
Ability to work in a relationship-based way
Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:
Monthly Market Enhanced Payment
One off £1k Welcome Payment
* (terms & conditions apply)
Lease Car Scheme
Hybrid working model
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Stevenage, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £35745 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:25
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Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Senior Practitioner to join their ATLAS team.
+ £2,000 Golden Hello and £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role:
Bromley Council have recently created a new, exciting Senior Practitioner post within the Atlas team, and are looking for an experienced social worker/senior practitioner, with a keen interest in working with vulnerable adolescents.
This post is a developing role and will mature and change over time.
The initial stages will be to work with the Team Manager to strengthen the offer of support, advice and intervention to practitioners and professional working with young people at risk of extra-familial harm.
The Atlas social worker will initially work with the Team Manager to develop the following areas:
Intervention programmes for young people at risk of exploitation.
Develop and deliver training to social workers and partner agencies.
Lead on complex mapping exercises
Undertake 1:1 pieces of work with a small number of young people / Co-work with allocated social workers.
Provide expert advice and support.
*Please note that this role will be developed further over the next 6 months
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Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
Merited pay scheme
30 days Annual Leave
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathway
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Salary / Rate: £52000 - £52327 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:24
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AMHP Senior Social Worker
Permanent, Full Time
£45,217 to £54,395 per annum
Location: Affiliated with North/Mid AMHP Hub and Essex wide as required.
This role involves working a condensed week (37 hours per week across 4 weekdays).
The successful postholder will be expected to be office based from either the Colchester or Basildon office.
Exciting opportunities have arisen to join Essex County Council's (ECC) fast paced, dynamic and supportive dedicated Approved Mental Health Service (AMHP) Service.
Operating within ECC as a hub and spoke model, the AMHP Service is transforming, and posts have become available as we expand the core aspect of the daytime service.
The transformation of the service is from one centralised AMHP ‘hub' to two.
The Service takes referral 9-5 Monday to Friday and is supported by the Essex Emergency Duty Service outside of these times.
The Role
The Approved Mental Health Professional Service has a unique position in ensuring compliance with the statutory functions imposed upon the Local Authority by the Mental Health Act.
The service will be responsible for delivering the AMHP rota.
The service will undertake statutory assessments, triaging initial enquiries in line with statutory duties.
As a Senior Social Worker you will be passionate and experienced in demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations often in pressurised environments.
You will be able to manage workloads and support colleagues with complex cases, with an ability to mitigate high levels of risk.
You will work collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory/voluntary agencies ensuring a joined-up approach.
You will have significant experience of social work, modelling good practice, triaging mental health act referrals, prioritising responses, giving direction to others and providing expert advice and guidance.
please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Basildon, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45217 - £54395 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:21
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Medway Council are recruiting for a Children's Social worker
Salary
Up to £41,567
+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
As a Childrens Social Worker you will need to:
To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
For this position, you must have -, A degree or masters in Social Work (or any other recognised equivalent qualification), HCPC registrationWorking with Service Care Solutions comes with many 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 weekIf you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Mike at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email Delanie.Heyes@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: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £41567 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:21
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Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Team Manager to work within their Safeguarding and Care Planning Team.
+ £2,000 Golden Hello, £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance and lease car.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
Main Purpose:
To discharge the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority.
Responsibilities and duties:
With appropriate supervision, assess for and provide services to children in need within the framework of the appropriate legislation, regulations, departmental procedures and child care policy.
This will include responsibility for a limited caseload of children and families where needs are particularly complex and problematic.
To follow and apply relevant internal policies and procedures in working with complex family situations and vulnerable children including children on the child protection register, children subject to legal proceedings and Looked After children.
To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other divisions, Council Departments, N.H.S.
trusts, schools, carers, voluntary and independent sector providers.
To maintain high standards of professional practice within their own workload and to promote and enhance such practice within the team and division, through the implementation of departmental quality assurance systems.
All post holders are expected to maintain professional standards of practice and to work in accordance with the Departmental vision, values, procedures and managerial guidance.
To supervise a number of professional staff within the team in line with relevant internal procedures on supervision, training and personal developments
Experience:
Appropriate and relevant experience and post-qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation.
This to include:
Supervising complex Casework
Undertaking contested care proceedings
Supervising Supporting & coaching Social Workers
Experience of Practice teaching
Raising practice standards
Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
Merited pay scheme
30 days Annual Leave
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathway
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South London, England
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £55890 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:20
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? A reputable company is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care and support for young people in a safe, nurturing environment.
This is a permanent role reporting to the Deputy Manager, and you will be accountable to the Registered Manager.
Role Purpose:
The role involves offering compassionate care to children and young people who are living away from their familial homes due to various disruptions, such as emotional or behavioural challenges.
The home operates within the regulatory frameworks set by Children's Homes Regulations (England).
Key Responsibilities:
Safeguard young people by implementing individual risk management plans and promoting healthy social interactions.
Provide nurturing care through therapeutic parenting techniques.
Support young people with daily routines, educational activities, and personal development.
Ensure the home remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Manage and lead by example, supporting a team while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and company policies.
Act as a key worker for one or more young people, assessing their needs and devising appropriate care plans.
Participate in regular training and personal development initiatives, including completing a Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.
Essential Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sense of accountability and teamwork.
Ability to adapt in challenging circumstances and remain motivated.
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to supervise and support colleagues.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of care.
Qualifications & Experience:
Working towards or completed Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.
A clean UK driving license.
Enhanced DBS check.
Right to work in the UK.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a childcare or youth setting.
Why Join Us? We offer continuous personal development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your skills and dedication will make a real difference.
You'll be part of a reputable organisation committed to the highest standards of care for young people. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Derby, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £34812.3400 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:46:26
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? A reputable company is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care and support for young people in a safe, nurturing environment.
This is a permanent role reporting to the Deputy Manager, and you will be accountable to the Registered Manager.
Role Purpose:
The role involves offering compassionate care to children and young people who are living away from their familial homes due to various disruptions, such as emotional or behavioural challenges.
The home operates within the regulatory frameworks set by Children's Homes Regulations (England).
Key Responsibilities:
Safeguard young people by implementing individual risk management plans and promoting healthy social interactions.
Provide nurturing care through therapeutic parenting techniques.
Support young people with daily routines, educational activities, and personal development.
Ensure the home remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Manage and lead by example, supporting a team while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and company policies.
Act as a key worker for one or more young people, assessing their needs and devising appropriate care plans.
Participate in regular training and personal development initiatives, including completing a Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.
Essential Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sense of accountability and teamwork.
Ability to adapt in challenging circumstances and remain motivated.
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to supervise and support colleagues.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of care.
Qualifications & Experience:
Working towards or completed Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.
A clean UK driving license.
Enhanced DBS check.
Right to work in the UK.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a childcare or youth setting.
Why Join Us? We offer continuous personal development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your skills and dedication will make a real difference.
You'll be part of a reputable organisation committed to the highest standards of care for young people.
Apply today and take the next step in your career! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Castleford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £34812.3400 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:43:09
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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting a Deputy Hospital Director for an Independent Mental Health Hospital in Leeds.
Contract: 40 hours Per Week, Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £65,000-£70,000 per annum
This hospital is the largest female Personality Disorder service in the UK that providing assessment and treatment services for women with complex mental health & disorders.
The Hospital provides both low secure and rehabilitation services.
As Deputy Hospital Director, you will collaborate with the manager to uphold the hospital's philosophy, objectives, and professional health standards, ensuring smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team in a mental health setting, maintaining excellent care delivery and operational performance.
Manage a diverse workforce, fostering high-quality care and service outcomes.
Identify and pursue commercial opportunities with purchasers and referrers.
Meet quality and financial targets, adapting services to meet evolving needs and market trends.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the hospital, ensuring alignment with business plans and objectives.
Enhance the hospital's reputation for quality care and service.
Provide strong leadership, ensuring budgetary control and regulatory compliance.
Safeguard the well-being of patients, staff, and visitors, promoting dignity, privacy, and positive risk management.
Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, continuously improving care quality.
The successful applicant for the Deputy Hospital Director role will:
Qualified Nurse with valid NMC Registration.
3 Years experience in Hospital based Management.
Extensive experience within a secure Mental Health setting.
An excellent track record in a management role within the healthcare sector (essential), together with an understanding of mental health issues and a passion for improving clinical quality and patient care.
Extensive understanding of the Care Quality Commission standards and transforming care, extensive experience of hosting inspections, leading on inspections and improving practice based on feedback.
Previous experience as a Senior Registered Nurse or Clinical Lead Nurse type role with 5-7 years working in a similar environment.
Interested? Contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £70000 per annum + Company Benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:39:54
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A client within the private sector based in Cheshire is currently recruiting for a Landscape Architect Design Lead to join their team as soon as possible.
The client is offering a full time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a consultancy environment.
The Role
Key purpose of the role is to manage projects from concept to delivery on site and working to quality, time and budget demands.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
developing and managing a portfolio of landscape design projects as Design Lead
consolidate and grow our existing landscape design team and expand our current portfolio and client base.
experience of the internal structures, relationships and processes of the Agency is not essential but would be an advantage.
providing support to planning and landscape planning colleagues
The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require to be a Chartered Landscape Architect and have strong experience in landscape design and implementation.
The below skills would be essential for the role:
Strong experience in landscape design and implementation
Good communicator and able to work closely with clients as well as the internal teams.
Strong working knowledge of landscape design at a range of scales and across all
work stages
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering up to £50,000 per annum plus various other benefits.
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this 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. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chester, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £50000 per annum + additional benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:27:19
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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Team Leader to lead a team and provide high quality residential and dementia care for individuals of Preston.
We are looking for experience, reliable and trustworthy Team Leader who can positively lead a team and provide high quality care and support to adults residing in one of our brand-new services.
Hours: 12 Hour Shifts 8am - 8pm
Rota: 2 week rolling rota
W1: Monday Tuesday Saturday & Sunday
W2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Job Summary
Leading and managing a team, including leading meetings, providing positive feedback to the staff and being a role model for the staff within the home · Managing rotas to ensure these are fully staffed and there is a good skill mix · To communicate effectively with the homes' management team, making sure that all concerns are dealt with quickly and promptly.
To be accountable and responsible for the quality of care, effective use of all resources and safety of
our services.
To act as a role model for the team and be an ambassador for the organisation and lead on the
effective implementation of the Vision and Values and business strategy.
Fundamental to this role is the ability to ensure that our homes actively promote interventions that.
support older adults, and persons with dementia, and to deliver and sustain a high standard of
operational and clinical quality through evidence based best practice.
Person Specification:
The successful applicant must have recent employed experience within elderly and dementia care.
The applicant must have previous experience of managing and leading a team, whilst simultaneously building a good rapport with residents and other healthcare professionals
It would be beneficial if the applicant must be a car driver with full UK driving license.
The applicant must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
The applicant must have a minimum of one year employed experience as a Team Leader.
Company Benefits
Company Workplace Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan.
Benefits Package.
Discounted Gym Membership.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Blue Light Card
Referral Scheme.
Free Meals.
Free DBS.
Free Parking
If you are interested and would like some more information, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chorley, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £31362.24 per annum + Company Benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:24:37
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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Team Leader to lead a team and provide high quality residential and dementia care for individuals of Lancaster.
We are looking for experience, reliable and trustworthy Team Leader who can positively lead a team and provide high quality care and support to adults residing in one of our brand-new services.
Hours: 12 Hour Shifts 8am - 8pm
Job Summary
Leading and managing a team, including leading meetings, providing positive feedback to the staff and being a role model for the staff within the home · Managing rotas to ensure these are fully staffed and there is a good skill mix · To communicate effectively with the homes' management team, making sure that all concerns are dealt with quickly and promptly.
To be accountable and responsible for the quality of care, effective use of all resources and safety of
our services.
To act as a role model for the team and be an ambassador for the organisation and lead on the
effective implementation of the Vision and Values and business strategy.
Fundamental to this role is the ability to ensure that our homes actively promote interventions that.
support older adults, and persons with dementia, and to deliver and sustain a high standard of
operational and clinical quality through evidence based best practice.
Person Specification:
The successful applicant must have recent employed experience within elderly and dementia care.
The applicant must have previous experience of managing and leading a team, whilst simultaneously building a good rapport with residents and other healthcare professionals
It would be beneficial if the applicant must be a car driver with full UK driving license.
The applicant must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
The applicant must have a minimum of one year employed experience as a Team Leader.
Company Benefits
Company Workplace Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Blue Light Card
Competitive salary
Onsite meal
DBS is free of charge.
Free parking on site
If you are interested and would like some more information, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Lancaster, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £31362.24 per annum + Company Benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:19:29
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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Team Leader to lead a team and provide high quality residential and dementia care for individuals of Preston.
We are looking for experience, reliable and trustworthy Team Leader who can positively lead a team and provide high quality care and support to adults residing in one of our brand-new services.
Hours: 12 Hour Shifts 8am - 8pm
Job Summary
Leading and managing a team, including leading meetings, providing positive feedback to the staff and being a role model for the staff within the home · Managing rotas to ensure these are fully staffed and there is a good skill mix · To communicate effectively with the homes' management team, making sure that all concerns are dealt with quickly and promptly.
To be accountable and responsible for the quality of care, effective use of all resources and safety of
our services.
To act as a role model for the team and be an ambassador for the organisation and lead on the
effective implementation of the Vision and Values and business strategy.
Fundamental to this role is the ability to ensure that our homes actively promote interventions that.
support older adults, and persons with dementia, and to deliver and sustain a high standard of
operational and clinical quality through evidence based best practice.
Person Specification:
The successful applicant must have recent employed experience within elderly and dementia care.
The applicant must have previous experience of managing and leading a team, whilst simultaneously building a good rapport with residents and other healthcare professionals
It would be beneficial if the applicant must be a car driver with full UK driving license.
The applicant must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
The applicant must have a minimum of one year employed experience as a Team Leader.
Company Benefits
Company Workplace Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Blue Light Card
Competitive salary
Onsite meal
DBS is free of charge.
Free parking on site
If you are interested and would like some more information, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Lancaster, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £31362.24 per annum + Company Benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:15:34
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Service Care solutions are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to help provide exceptional care to older adults and individuals with dementia.
Your role will involve promoting evidence-based best practices to maintain a high standard of clinical and operational care across the service.
Our service is a 67-bedded home in Lancaster, offering personal, dementia, and respite care.
Each room designed with high-end furnishings, including video calling facilities, ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable, luxury living experience.
We also offer a variety of activities and amenities, such as a beauty salon and cinema room.
The Role:
As a Deputy Manager, you will:
Ensure compliance with CQC, Regulatory, Statutory, and quality monitoring requirements.
Oversee residents' wellbeing, continuously reviewing and updating care plans to meet evolving needs.
Cultivate strong partnerships with local services and stakeholders, enhancing the care home's presence in the local community.
Lead by example, embodying the Evermore Care values and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care.
Step in as the lead during the Home Manager's absence, taking full responsibility for the overall service, including managing day-to-day operations and providing support for residents and the team.
Participate in the local Management On-Call Rota.
Person Specification:
Previous experience in a management role within a care setting.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Solid knowledge of dementia and elderly care, including DOLs and Safeguarding regulations.
The ability to oversee key areas of service provision, ensuring quality care is consistently delivered.
Benefits:
Supportive, friendly work environment.
Company Pension Scheme.
Health Cash Plan Benefits Package
Employee Assistance Programme.
Blue Light Card Membership
Free Meals.
Refer a Friend scheme.
Free DBS check.
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Type: Permanent Location: Lancaster, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £32500 per annum + Company Benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:07:00
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Service Care Solutions is currently working on behalf of a well-focused local authority, based in Great Manchester, which is in need of an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their team on a part time bases.
This contract is on a 3-month rolling basis.
They can pay a competitive rate of £45 - £55ph umbrella and have to do your own advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice on complex issues related to Adult Social Care
Able to Draft legal documents and contracts
Provide expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise.
Able to do own Advocacy.
About you:
Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 3 years of PQE in Adult Social Care law.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Has worked in the Adult Social Care legal team with an local authority
Benefits:
Hybrid Working
Weekly Pay
Flexible Hours
If this Adult Social care Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Oldham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 month rolling
Salary / Rate: £45 - £55 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:04:25
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Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) Location: Coventry NHS, Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Hourly Rate: £27 Ltd per hour, paid via umbrella
Job Summary:
Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to work within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Coventry NHS.
The CPN will support individuals with complex mental health needs, providing care coordination, assessment, and interventions in line with mental health care standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health needs, create individualized care plans, and implement interventions.
Care Coordination: Act as a care coordinator for a caseload of clients, ensuring seamless access to services and resources.
Therapeutic Interventions: Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to meet the mental health needs of clients within the community.
Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct risk assessments, develop risk management plans, and provide crisis intervention as required.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with other health and social care professionals to deliver holistic, person-centered care.
Family and Carer Support: Involve family members and carers in the care process, providing education, support, and guidance.
Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in compliance with NHS standards and guidelines.
Safeguarding: Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action to protect vulnerable individuals.
Health Promotion and Education: Promote mental health awareness and healthy living practices among clients and their families.
Requirements:
Qualifications: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
Experience: Minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience working within mental health, ideally within a community setting.
Skills: Strong assessment, risk management, and care planning skills; experience with therapeutic interventions and care coordination.
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of mental health disorders, safeguarding practices, and relevant legislation.
IT Skills: Competency in electronic patient record systems and MS Office.
Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.We also offer a £250 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency.
This will be paid in your first pay packet.The Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions:
DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
3 weekly payroll runs
£250 training allowance
Excellent pay rates
Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact
Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
Ltd and PAYE payment options available
Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities
Please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Coventry, England
Salary / Rate: £26.50 - £27.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-15 08:48:16
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We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced 360 Operator to join our team based in Newry.
You will be joining a team that provide all Groundwork and Civil Engineering services covering the entirety of the UK and Ireland from the office in Northern Ireland.
Due to expansion we require CPCS 360 Digger Drivers to work on UK sites.
Must have 6+ years experience on the ground and in digger.
You will also be required to work on the ground as and when required during busy periods.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a full time, permanent role with an established and growing company.
Progression is available within the company based on performance.
We have an immediate start available following a successful interview.
You will need;
CSCS
NPORS/ CPCS plant training essential
6+ years experience required
Able to travel to England (Travel & Accommodation supplied)
Able to travel to Dublin (Transport provided from Newry)
Please contact Lewis for more information on 01772 208 967 or email your CV to lewis.jackson@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Newry, Northern Ireland
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £36000 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 08:45:12
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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting Senior Care Assistant to provide high quality residential and dementia care for individuals in the community of Preston.
Job Summary
The successful individual must have experience of leading a team of Care Assistant, offering the very best care to residents in the home.
We are looking for a senior care assistant who will act as a role model offering support and guidance to all.
You will be responsible for medications and promoting dignity and choice with a positive and caring attitude.
Managing night rotas to ensure these are fully staffed and there is a good skill mix
To communicate effectively with the homes' management team, making sure that all concerns are
dealt with quickly and promptly.
Hours: 12 Hour Shifts 8pm - 8am
Rota: 2 week rolling rota
W1: Mon, Tues - Sat, Sun
W2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Person Specification:
The successful applicant must have recent employed experience within elderly and dementia care.
The applicant must have previous experience of managing and leading a team, whilst simultaneously building a good rapport with residents and other healthcare professionals
It would be beneficial if the applicant must be a car driver with full UK driving license.
The applicant must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
The applicant must have a minimum of one year employed experience as a Senior Care Assistant.
Company Benefits
Company Workplace Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Benefits Package
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Blue Light Card
Competitive salary
Refer a Friend scheme.
Onsite meal
DBS is free of charge.
Free parking on site
If you are interested, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Chorley, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £13.20 per hour + £16.50 Overtime + Company Benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 08:40:50
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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting Senior Care Assistant to provide high quality residential and dementia care for individuals in the community of Lancaser.
We are looking for caring, reliable and trustworthy seniors who can provide high quality care and support to adults residing in one of our brand-new services.
Contract
Full-Time 20:00-08:00
The successful individual must have experience of leading a team of Care Assistant on nights, offering the very best care to residents in the home.
We are looking for a senior care assistant who will act as a role model offering support and guidance to all.
You will be responsible for medications and promoting dignity and choice with a positive and caring attitude.
Person Specification:
The successful applicant must have recent employed experience within elderly and dementia care.
The applicant must have previous experience of managing and leading a tea, whilst simultaneously building a good rapport with residents and other healthcare professionals
It would be beneficial if the applicant must be a car driver with full UK driving license.
The applicant must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
The applicant must have a minimum of one year employed experience as a Senior Care Assistant.
Company Benefits
Company Workplace Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Benefits Package
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Blue Light Card
Competitive salary A
Refer a Friend scheme.
Onsite meal
DBS is free of charge.
Free parking on site
If you are interested and would like some more information, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Lancaster, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £13.20 per hour + £16.50 Overtime + Company Benefits
Posted: 2024-11-15 08:39:22
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General PractitionerOpportunity for a General Practitioner to work within a Urgent Care Centre or GP Practice , Based in East YorkshireThe role is based within the Urgent Care Centre or GP Practice with the role predominantly using your clinical expertise and professional knowledge to assess and manage patients in face to face settings, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high quality and patient centered service when normal primary care is closed.
As part of this role you will aim to provide timely high quality clinical care and assessments during base visits and support telephone triage in between patients requiring face to face care.
You will also deliver personalised, evidence informed medical care to all patients in contact with OoHs and provide advice, treatment and onward referral as appropriate.
You will adhere to local prescribing guidelines and keep good quality up to date medical records including ensuring appropriate documentation and coding is used to provide consistent audit and monitoring of the service.
As part of the service you will provide clinical advice and support to non-medical team members as requested and work in close partnership and liaison with primary care, acute and specialist services, Urgent Community Response (UCR), Hospital at Home, Single Point of Access (SPA), Community Services, social services, mental health services and voluntary services both clinically and in relation to service development.The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:
DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
£250 training allowance
Excellent pay rates
Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact
Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
Ltd and PAYE payment options available
Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities.
If you are interested in applying please contact Scott Marsh on 01772 208963 or send your CV to scott.marsh@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Goole, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Long Term
Salary / Rate: £80 - £85 per hour + £250 New Registrant
Posted: 2024-11-15 08:20:22
