Senior Social Worker - Children in Care Service Job at Randstad (Wakefield)

Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker

We are currently recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers in all ...

Location

United Kingdom , Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean

Salary:

39152.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

Gloucestershire County Council

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Social Work England/ Wales registration
a recognised qualification in Social Work
to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) (if you qualified after 2012)
a full driving licence and willingness to drive
DBS clearance

Job Responsibility

delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire
building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies
provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk

What we offer

welcome payment of £4,000*
annual retention payment of £2,000*
up to £8,000 relocation package*
flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone

Senior Residential Support Worker

At Prosperity Children’s Service we provide care for vulnerable children and you...

Location

United Kingdom , Accrington

Salary:

35616.00 - 37632.00 GBP / Year

Prosperity Children's Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Children and Young People’s Workforce
Full UK Driving Licence
Flexibility to work on a rota basis including sleep ins
At least 2 years’ experience in the Residential Children’s Services sector or have worked in a similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour
At least 1 years’ experience of leading shifts in a children’s residential setting
You must undertake our Crisis prevention institute training
Good understanding of the Children’s Home Regulations and Quality standards
Good understanding of the Ofsted process and good knowledge of all current Children’s Legislation
Some knowledge around the needs of children and young people with EBD/SEMH/CSE and the support services required
Strong communication skills with an ability to lead on shift

Job Responsibility

Mentor, support and coach new team members
Manage any challenges that may arise
Provide emotional support to children
Establish strong relationships, boundaries and routines
Create a warm and nurturing home environment
Promote each child and young person’s needs, champion them, and support them to fulfil their potential
Engage the children, open them up to new experiences and nurture their self-esteem and confidence
Deliver therapeutic model to support and care for children
Commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care

What we offer

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Blue Light Card
Free access to face-to-face Staff Counselling service
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
Double time for Bank holidays
Additional payments for on-call duties completed
Great work- life balance with our condensed working rota and sleep-ins
Lots of opportunities to progress as the business has exciting growth plans over the next few years

Fulltime

Care Support Worker

To undertake, with guidance and support, the tasks necessary to enable Service U...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham; Bradford

Salary:

Not provided

Assisted Lives Worcester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Education to a general level
Skills in literacy and numeracy
Ability to work with a range of Service Users (people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people)
Ability to work as a team member and alone when required
Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions and guidelines
Ability to communicate with people at all levels (Service Users, family/carers, professionals, senior managers)
Must be honest and trustworthy
Must be able to work in a flexible manner
Must be able to maintain enthusiasm in difficult, demanding, and stressful situations
Current, UK full driving license and access to a vehicle

Job Responsibility

Undertake tasks to enable Service Users to maintain or acquire everyday living skills
Observe and promote Service User’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment, and other rights
Help Service Users make full use of community resources and facilities
Help provide personal care and supervision
Assist in preparation and implementation of daily activities as directed
Assist meeting personal care needs (eating, toileting, bathing, dealing with incontinence, shopping, household tasks)
Maintain and encourage physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs using a person-centred approach
Create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, family, friends, stakeholders
Actively support other Care Workers
Work flexibly and cover sessions, leave, sick leave etc. as needed

Social Work Manager

Social Work Manager – Children’s Social Care Darlington Council. Are you an expe...

Location

United Kingdom , Darlington

Salary:

28.72 GBP / Hour ▼

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

March 02, 2026

Requirements

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
Proven experience managing or supervising a social care team, preferably within Children’s Social Care
Sound knowledge of child welfare legislation, safeguarding policies, and best practices
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage a busy caseload and lead a team in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Lead and supervise a team of approximately 6 social workers within the Children in Our Care team
Provide professional guidance and support to team members, fostering development and best practices
Oversee case management to ensure timely and effective interventions for children subject to Care Orders
Monitor team performance and implement strategies to improve service delivery
Ensure compliance with local authority policies and statutory regulations
Liaise with external agencies, families, and other stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for children
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies
Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children under your team’s care

What we offer

Supportive working environment with a focus on professional development
Opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives

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