http://www.uktemps.co.uk UK Temps RSS Feed for Social care en http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2119 Adult Learning Disabilities Team - Qualified Social Worker We at Synergy Group are looking to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker within the Cheshire region. The post is based in a Adult Learning Disabilities Team. The postholder will be expected to complete assessments of need and construction of appropriate packages of care for people with a learning disability. The successful candidate must have a background of care management and learning disability This is a full time post for 3 months initially with possible extension, if you are interested in the opportunity and fulfil the necessary requirements then please contact Steve Jones on 0113 3884205, email your CV for consideration or apply on-line in the strictest of confidence. If this role does not fit with your requirements please call one of our experienced consultants to discuss your personal requirements in detail, we will then actively search for a specific role that suits your skills, experience and career aspirations. Market leading rates of pay PAYE / LTD Company advice and options Loyalty & a referral bonus scheme For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2118 Principal Manager - Mental Health We at Synergy Group are looking to recruit an experienced Principal Manager within the Cheshire region. The main purpose of the job is as follows: To manage and develop the delivery of services to vulnerable adults within a defined service area by organising, leading, motivating and ensuring the supervision of the team. To ensure the delivery and operation of a range of high quality, cost effective services to meet individual need. To develop performance management systems within the team and ensure the achievement of performance targets. To contribute to the directorate and corporate development agenda. More information is available upon application. This is a full time post, if you are interested in the opportunity and fulfil the necessary requirements then please contact Steve Jones on 0113 3884205, email your CV for consideration or apply on-line in the strictest of confidence. If this role does not fit with your requirements please call one of our experienced consultants to discuss your personal requirements in detail, we will then actively search for a specific role that suits your skills, experience and career aspirations. Market leading rates of pay PAYE / LTD Company advice and options Loyalty & a referral bonus scheme For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2110 A Qualified Socia Worker is required to join this Sensory Impairment team based in this south East London borough. This is a speacialist post for a Qualified care manager, who is registered with the GSCC and has experience of working with this client group. The Social Workers will be a member of a team and will work within a multi-discplinary setting. Good verbal and written communication and presentational skills. Ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative as required. Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities and to practice in an anti discriminatory. To apply for to this post, please contact Jane on 0207 556 9356. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2109 ****Urgent**** London Borough of Lewisham is urgently recruiting for a qualified social worker to work within their mental health team. The successful candidate will be required to * Provide social work perspective on multi-disciplinary assessments of needs of service users and carers. Co-ordination of, monitoring/review of care plans and maintain accurate records including action and identification of unmet need. ASWs to make available specialist knowledge and expertise through advice, co-working and training and to contribute to mental health training within and outside the Borough. * To complete statutory forms as appropriate and provide social reports for Tribunals, hearings, court etc. * To participate in costing; To meet service standards and performance indicators as agreed with The Team Manager and Business Unit. Participate in the production and implementation of the Business Plan * To participate in supervision, appraisal and training schemes to ensure an effective service to service users and carers. * To work with other agencies and services within an integrated Health and Social Services setting. ASWs to keep up to date on relevant policy and practice. ASWs to attend ASW and refresher training and re-warranting panels when appropriate, to maintain the warrant, and to attend the Borough's ASW forum to improve practice. * To provide duty cover as required; plan/manage crisis situations; participate in MDT meetings. ASWs to participate in ASW rota for statutory mental health assessments. * To contribute to and review service developments in respect of mental health policy and practice. Ensure that services are delivered in an anti-discriminatory way. To give information in respect of unmet need. ASWs to participate in the mental health monitoring system. * To keep up to date on policy and practice in mental health. ASWs to assist in meeting the requirements of mental health legislation, departmental policy and locally agreed procedures. * To make use of training opportunities to help own professional development. If you require anymore information please call 02075561168 Please note you have to be GSCC registered and have a CRB Disclosure issued within the last year to apply for this role For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2108 ****Urgent**** Surrey County Council is urgently recruiting for a qualified social worker to work within their mental health team. The successful candidate will be required to * Provide social work perspective on multi-disciplinary assessments of needs of service users and carers. Co-ordination of, monitoring/review of care plans and maintain accurate records including action and identification of unmet need. ASWs to make available specialist knowledge and expertise through advice, co-working and training and to contribute to mental health training within and outside the Borough. * To complete statutory forms as appropriate and provide social reports for Tribunals, hearings, court etc. * To participate in costing; To meet service standards and performance indicators as agreed with The Team Manager and Business Unit. Participate in the production and implementation of the Business Plan * To participate in supervision, appraisal and training schemes to ensure an effective service to service users and carers. * To work with other agencies and services within an integrated Health and Social Services setting. ASWs to keep up to date on relevant policy and practice. ASWs to attend ASW and refresher training and re-warranting panels when appropriate, to maintain the warrant, and to attend the Borough's ASW forum to improve practice. * To provide duty cover as required; plan/manage crisis situations; participate in MDT meetings. ASWs to participate in ASW rota for statutory mental health assessments. * To contribute to and review service developments in respect of mental health policy and practice. Ensure that services are delivered in an anti-discriminatory way. To give information in respect of unmet need. ASWs to participate in the mental health monitoring system. * To keep up to date on policy and practice in mental health. ASWs to assist in meeting the requirements of mental health legislation, departmental policy and locally agreed procedures. * To make use of training opportunities to help own professional development. If you require anymore information please call 02075561168 Please note you have to be GSCC registered and have a CRB Disclosure issued within the last year to apply for this role For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2107 This Local Authority based in the south of London currently have a number of vacancies for Qualified Social Workers to join their Children and Families Services, these positions are available within children in need, Initial Assessment, Leaving Care as well as Children with Disabilities and Looked After teams. You will be working wherever possible with parents / carers to ensure that children have a childhood that is safe and that they are securely attached to their carer. You will be promoting choice in the way that services are provided, seek to build on the strengths and resilience within families, secure the involvement and appropriate participation of children and young people, and their parents / carers. Also to ensure the effective communication between professionals working with children in need and their families. Carry out actions arising from assessments of need, including designing appropriate packages of service or support, providing advice, services or support to children and families, or presenting cases to Fostering or Adoption Panels, or to courts. To find out more about this post or to enquire what other opportunites we currently have, please contact Jane on 0207 556 9356 For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2105 London Borough of Waltham Forest is urgently recruiting for a qualified social worker to join their Children In Need Team. The successful candidate will be required * To assess, identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk or in need. * To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard for their age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience. * To accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate. * To implement care plans, including arrangements for funding and ensuring that the cost of provision remains within agreed budgets. * To ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed. * To monitor and review the implementation of, and to provide continuing advice, support and social work services to children and young people, their families and their carers. * To produce court statements and when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority in Family Proceedings Court and any other court within Family Division as required. * To provide verbal and written reports to Child Protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meeting and reviews. * To take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources. * To attend and make use of supervision and staff appraisals. * To maintain and develop up to date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy and social work practice, through training as required or agreed by Team Manager. * To contribute through team meetings and organisational events to the development of the Assessment and Child in Need Service. * To participate in the development and implementation of performance indicators and quality service standards. * To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with Departmental policies and procedures. * To act as duty officer on a rota basis and as required by the Team Manager. The duty social worker is responsibly for dealing with emergencies, which arise on allocated cases when the allocated worker is unavailable. * To report any concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleague, in line with the Council's Whistle Blowing Policy. * To ensure that all legislation and local council policies regarding Health and Safety are adhered to. If you require anymore information please call Lianne At Synergy on 0207 556 1168 Please note you must be GSCC registered and have a CRB Disclosure issued within the last year to apply for this post. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2103 London Borough of Barnet is urgently recruiting for a qualified social worker to join their Children In Need Team. The successful candidate will be required * To assess, identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk or in need. * To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard for their age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience. * To accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate. * To implement care plans, including arrangements for funding and ensuring that the cost of provision remains within agreed budgets. * To ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed. * To monitor and review the implementation of, and to provide continuing advice, support and social work services to children and young people, their families and their carers. * To produce court statements and when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority in Family Proceedings Court and any other court within Family Division as required. * To provide verbal and written reports to Child Protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meeting and reviews. * To take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources. * To attend and make use of supervision and staff appraisals. * To maintain and develop up to date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy and social work practice, through training as required or agreed by Team Manager. * To contribute through team meetings and organisational events to the development of the Assessment and Child in Need Service. * To participate in the development and implementation of performance indicators and quality service standards. * To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with Departmental policies and procedures. * To act as duty officer on a rota basis and as required by the Team Manager. The duty social worker is responsibly for dealing with emergencies, which arise on allocated cases when the allocated worker is unavailable. * To report any concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleague, in line with the Council's Whistle Blowing Policy. * To ensure that all legislation and local council policies regarding Health and Safety are adhered to. If you require anymore information please call Lianne At Synergy on 0207 556 1168 Please note you must be GSCC registered and have a CRB Disclosure issued within the last year to apply for this post. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2102 ****Urgent***** City of London Council is urgently recruiting for a qualified social worker to work within their mental health team. The successful candidate will be required to * Provide social work perspective on multi-disciplinary assessments of needs of service users and carers. Co-ordination of, monitoring/review of care plans and maintain accurate records including action and identification of unmet need. ASWs to make available specialist knowledge and expertise through advice, co-working and training and to contribute to mental health training within and outside the Borough. * To complete statutory forms as appropriate and provide social reports for Tribunals, hearings, court etc. * To participate in costing; To meet service standards and performance indicators as agreed with The Team Manager and Business Unit. Participate in the production and implementation of the Business Plan * To participate in supervision, appraisal and training schemes to ensure an effective service to service users and carers. * To work with other agencies and services within an integrated Health and Social Services setting. ASWs to keep up to date on relevant policy and practice. ASWs to attend ASW and refresher training and re-warranting panels when appropriate, to maintain the warrant, and to attend the Borough's ASW forum to improve practice. * To provide duty cover as required; plan/manage crisis situations; participate in MDT meetings. ASWs to participate in ASW rota for statutory mental health assessments. * To contribute to and review service developments in respect of mental health policy and practice. Ensure that services are delivered in an anti-discriminatory way. To give information in respect of unmet need. ASWs to participate in the mental health monitoring system. * To keep up to date on policy and practice in mental health. ASWs to assist in meeting the requirements of mental health legislation, departmental policy and locally agreed procedures. * To make use of training opportunities to help own professional development. If you require anymore information please call 02075561168 Please note you have to be GSCC registered and have a CRB Disclosure issued within the last year to apply for this role For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2101 London Borough of Haringey is urgently recruiting for a qualified social worker to join their Children In Need Team. The successful candidate will be required * To assess, identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk or in need. * To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard for their age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience. * To accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate. * To implement care plans, including arrangements for funding and ensuring that the cost of provision remains within agreed budgets. * To ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed. * To monitor and review the implementation of, and to provide continuing advice, support and social work services to children and young people, their families and their carers. * To produce court statements and when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority in Family Proceedings Court and any other court within Family Division as required. * To provide verbal and written reports to Child Protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meeting and reviews. * To take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources. * To attend and make use of supervision and staff appraisals. * To maintain and develop up to date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy and social work practice, through training as required or agreed by Team Manager. * To contribute through team meetings and organisational events to the development of the Assessment and Child in Need Service. * To participate in the development and implementation of performance indicators and quality service standards. * To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with Departmental policies and procedures. * To act as duty officer on a rota basis and as required by the Team Manager. The duty social worker is responsibly for dealing with emergencies, which arise on allocated cases when the allocated worker is unavailable. * To report any concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleague, in line with the Council's Whistle Blowing Policy. * To ensure that all legislation and local council policies regarding Health and Safety are adhered to. If you require anymore information please call Lianne At Synergy on 0207 556 1168 Please note you must be GSCC registered and have a CRB Disclosure issued within the last year to apply for this post. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2099 London Borough of Merton is urgently recruiting for a qualified social worker to join their Children In Need Team. The successful candidate will be required * To assess, identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk or in need. * To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard for their age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience. * To accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate. * To implement care plans, including arrangements for funding and ensuring that the cost of provision remains within agreed budgets. * To ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed. * To monitor and review the implementation of, and to provide continuing advice, support and social work services to children and young people, their families and their carers. * To produce court statements and when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority in Family Proceedings Court and any other court within Family Division as required. * To provide verbal and written reports to Child Protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meeting and reviews. * To take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources. * To attend and make use of supervision and staff appraisals. * To maintain and develop up to date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy and social work practice, through training as required or agreed by Team Manager. * To contribute through team meetings and organisational events to the development of the Assessment and Child in Need Service. * To participate in the development and implementation of performance indicators and quality service standards. * To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with Departmental policies and procedures. * To act as duty officer on a rota basis and as required by the Team Manager. The duty social worker is responsibly for dealing with emergencies, which arise on allocated cases when the allocated worker is unavailable. * To report any concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleague, in line with the Council's Whistle Blowing Policy. * To ensure that all legislation and local council policies regarding Health and Safety are adhered to. If you require anymore information please call Lianne At Synergy on 0207 556 1168 Please note you must be GSCC registered and have a CRB Disclosure issued within the last year to apply for this post. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2098 We are urgently looking for a part time senior day opportunities worker, based in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. This post is working with Adults wilth Learning difficulites and Challenging Behaviours. Working Monday & Tuesdays - 08.30-17:00 & Wednesdays 08.30-17:00. Immediate Start Complete Description: The person will need to have significant experience in the field of Learning Disabilities and preferably with a background in either Autism or Deaf/Blind. This is a senior day service role manageing a complex keywork load, supporting junior staff to maintain standards, taking a lead on an area of service delivery and leading group work. The person will aslo be required to help service users with personal care including using hoists. The person will need to laise with ither professionals including health and social work staff. If you are interested in this role, please either apply on-line or contact Liz Liddiard on 020 7556 9379 for further information. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2097 We currently have a vacancy for a Qualified Social Worker to join An Adoption Support Team, based in North London. To be considered for this post you must be profificient in both Form F's and Court room procedures and be available for work with a short notice period. Also be registered with the GSCC and hold a current CRB. For more details on this post, and the fantastic salary on offer, please contact Jane Collins on 0207 556 9356 today. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2096 Qualified Social Worker- Children & Families Our client is looking for a qualified social worker to provide a social work service to families and to children in need, who may also be in the need of protection or who may be looked after. The post holder is expected to carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the County Council's Policies and Procedures and the Directorate's Statement of Principals and Standards of Conduct. Social Workers are expected to serve the whole of the multi-racial community in Lancashire. To instill, promote and maintain working relationships with all levels of management, employees and service users. This is a full time post until September 2008, if you are interested in the opportunity and fulfil the necessary requirements then please contact Matthew McNeill on 0113 388 4251, email your CV for consideration or apply on-line in the strictest of confidence. If this role does not fit with your requirements please call one of our experienced consultants to discuss your personal requirements then actively search for a role that suits your skills and experience. Market leading rates of pay PAYE / LTD Company advice and options Loyalty & a referral bonus scheme For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2069 Children & Families - Qualified Social Worker Synergy are currently looking to recruit an experienced qualified social worker within this busy Children & Families Team. The role is a particularly challenging appointment, in which you will be working in a Children & Families team. Specialising in Child protection you would be expected to carry out Core Plans, section 17 and 47 reports, child protection work some duty and making referrals to other appropriate social services teams. The social worker would be expected to visit the home and involve the child in the interview, as well as other external organisations where appropriate. This is a full time post until October 2008, if you are interested in the opportunity and fulfil the necessary requirements then please contact Steve Jones on 0113 3884205, email your CV for consideration or apply on-line in the strictest of confidence. If this role does not fit with your requirements please call one of our experienced consultants to discuss your personal requirements then actively search for a role that suits your skills and experience. Market leading rates of pay PAYE / LTD Company advice and options Loyalty & a referral bonus scheme For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2068 East London Local Authority is looking for experienced social workers to join their Duty and Assessment teams in Children's Services. Main duties: · Initial Assessments · Short term plans and interventions · Core assessments · Act as gate keeper · Pass on to long term teams Knowledge of current relevant legislation, GSCC registration, and UK experience in a Children & Families team is essential If you like working in a fast pace environment and have the skill of quick decision making and would like to know more about this great opportunity, Please call Jo Latimer on: 0207 556 9325 For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2067 Do you have a passion for court work? LAC team based in Southeast London urgently requires Qualified Social workers who have at least 2 years experience in statutory work in the Children & Families sector. Main duties cover all aspects of Looked After Children with a large element based in court work – a full job description is available on request. Interviews will be held regularly and the right candidates will receive interview outcomes within 36 hours. The Local Authority is a flag ship for in the London area and offers progressive career development and benefits such as link worker accommodation, lease to buy car options and regular training. For more information about this challenging opportunity and to see a full job description please contact Jo Latimer on: 0207 556 9325 For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2048 We currently have a vacancy for a Qualified Social Worker to join this fostering team in south/central london. You will provide a comprehensive social work service to children in need and children looked after, undertake initial and complex assessments of children in need using the assessment framework. You will be working in partnership with peers across the service, undertaking assessments and taking action within the legislative framework to ensure that children are protected from risk of significant harm. You will undertake assessments of children in need and formulate recommendations for support plans. Undertake complex assessment work including Child Protection investigations and related duties. To undertake the full range of assessment, care planning and reviewing activity in relation to children in need and looked after. To prepare applications and reports for court and to represent the Council at court in relation to this. This post is for 6 months and will possibly be ongoing. For more details, please contact Jane Collins on 0207 556 9356 For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2047 We currently have two vacancies for Qualified Social Workers to join this children and Families team in South London. Both of these positions are within a initial assessment team, one post is part time and the other is full time. The client is looking for experienced Social Workers who have at least 6 months experience of working within a busy duty system, or intake system. These positions are to commence with immediate effect and are for a minimum of 6 months with the possibility of extension after the 6 months. For more details on this locum position, please feel free to contact Jane Collins on 0207 556 9356. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2046 This East London Borough, currently has a vacancy within their Community Mental Health team, the post is due to commence as soon as possible. The client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker who registered with the GSCC and holds a current CRB, and who has experience of working within this client group. You will be carrying out initial assesssment of both the client and their carers. Planning, purchasing and reviewing care packages. Securing residential and or Nursing home placements. Preparing needs and risk assessments for panel. For more details on this post, please contact Jane Collins on 0207 556 9356 For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk