http://www.uktemps.co.uk UK Temps RSS Feed for Herefordshire en http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=10665 The Synergy Group are currently recruiting for 2 Qualified Social Workers to work within the Long Term Children's Team. These positions are based in the UK Midlands / Wales border and set in a beautiful area of the country. The positions are of course available to those living locally & also offer up to £5000 relocation package to those looking to move to the area. Other benefits include an additional Market Forces Supplement, discounted lease car, professional fee's paid, access to PQ awards for newly qualified social workers, childcare vouchers & flexible working hours. The successful applicant will have experience carrying out court work and working with Looked After Children is a benefit, although this can be gained. The post will involve carrying a caseload of young people currently involved in care proceedings, carrying out direct work with Children Looked After and those on the child protection register. If you have a passion for Children & Family Social Work & are looking for a fresh challenge, please contact Rachel Davis: Rachel.davis@synergygroup.co.uk with your CV or contact details if you would like to have an informal chat about the role. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=10664 The Synergy Group are currently recruiting for 2 Qualified Social Workers to work within the Long Term Children's Team. These positions are based in the UK Midlands / Wales border and set in a beautiful area of the country. The positions are of course available to those living locally & also offer up to £5000 relocation package to those looking to move to the area. Other benefits include an additional Market Forces Supplement, discounted lease car, professional fee's paid, access to PQ awards for newly qualified social workers, childcare vouchers & flexible working hours. The successful applicant will have experience carrying out court work and working with Looked After Children is a benefit, although this can be gained. The post will involve carrying a caseload of young people currently involved in care proceedings, carrying out direct work with Children Looked After and those on the child protection register. If you have a passion for Children & Family Social Work & are looking for a fresh challenge, please contact Rachel Davis: Rachel.davis@synergygroup.co.uk with your CV or contact details if you would like to have an informal chat about the role. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=10382 The Synergy Group are currently recruiting for a Service Manager, Fieldwork (Children's Services), for a Local Authority based in the UK Midlands, bordering Wales. As well as a competitive salary of between £48,379 and £52,431, the council offer a £7000 relocation package, pays professional fees, offers a car leasing package, childcare vouchers, flexible working time, 24 hour EAP & final salary pension scheme. The successful post holder will be responsible to the Head of Safeguarding & Assessment, & will be responsible for 3 Social Work Teams x 3, Team Managers and After Care Service. The manager will be accountable for the delivery of a high quality social work and after care service to children and young people in the county and to take lead responsibility on a range of strategic issues for the Directorate and Council. The jobholder will be expected to complete the responsibilities / accountabilities effectively: " To have lead responsibility for the safe operation of three locality based social work teams dealing with child protection/safeguarding, care proceedings, looked after children and adoption. " To have lead responsibility for overseeing the safe and effective delivery of the After Care Service to young people leaving the looked after system in Herefordshire. " To have lead responsibility for monitoring, reporting on and taking necessary action to improve a range of Key Performance Indicators related to specific service area. " To act as strategic lead on a range of issues linked to specific service area and/or wider children's agenda. " To establish and implement policies, procedures and quality assurance systems relating to Safeguarding and Assessment Service as required. " To ensure that services are delivered within the existing Directorate and Council framework of policy and procedure. " To proactively manage the performance of all staff within specific service area and to robustly address any issues of under performance where they arise. " To be responsible for managing budget relating to own service area (£2m) and to contribute to the effective financial management of the Safeguarding and Assessment Service as a whole. " To undertake management reviews, complaint investigations and discrete pieces of work relating to specific service area or Safeguarding and Assessment Service as required. " To provide professional supervision to the Team Manager, Children with Disabilities Team as and when required. The successful candidate will have all the benefits of working as a permanent member of staff in this progressive local authority If you are up for the challenge and would be interested in finding out further information, please contact Rachel Davis on rachel.davis@synergygroup.co.uk The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=10381 The Synergy Group are currently recruiting for Social Workers for a Referral & Assessment Team based in the UK Midlands (Wales Border). As well as competitive salary, the council, pays professional fees, offers a car leasing package, childcare vouchers, flexible working time, 24 hour EAP & final salary pension scheme. Set in a beautiful part of the country, between the Malvern Hills & Black Mountains, the council offer a £5000 relocation package for those wanting to move away from the big cities to a more rural area. Purpose of the role will be: " To identify and analyse complex family dynamics, identify risks and resources needed. " To demonstrate good listening skills and skills in observing non-verbal communication and behaviour. " To develop effective working relationships with children, families and professionals. " To share information, accurately and concisely with service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies Newly qualified social workers with most recent experience in referral & assessment will be considered. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a progressive county council, and have a passion for children & family social work, please contact Rachel Davis, ideally with your CV, on: Rachel.Davis@Synergygroup.co.uk The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk