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We are recruiting a Lead Therapeutic Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: Ty Pawb, BargoedTeam: My Support Team (MyST) Regional Therapeutic Service This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The role of the Lead Therapeutic Practitioner is to provide a high level of professional therapeutic practice using appropriate interventions that are outcome focused and evidence based.The successful candidate will undertake complex assessments and formulations and recommend appropriate interventions. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with networks/wider partners. The postholder will also be responsible for mentoring and professional developmental support, including advice and guidance to less experienced staff.You will participate in an On Call rota to provide therapeutic support and intervention outside office hours to ensure outcome focused achievements for children, young people and their families.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A relevant Level 6 (Degree) qualification. For example health, social care, youth and community work, teaching or a recognised therapy qualification.</li><li>An Understanding of children/young people’s physical, intellectual, linguistic, social and emotional growth and development, and understanding of how children/young people learn.</li><li>Experience of working in a therapeutic way with children and families who have experienced trauma and who have complex mental health needs.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Davron Hodson on 01443 811485 or email <a href="mailto:hodsodg@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">hodsodg@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Lead Therapeutic Practitioner

We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: South Community Health Centre, CaerphillyTeam: Community Mental Health Team This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities.This post attracts a Market Supplement of £2,863 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.The Market Supplement will be subject to candidates successfully completing the AMHP course and participating on the AMHP rota.The South Community Mental Health Team is looking to recruit a dynamic and forward thinking candidate who will be required to practice in accordance with National Occupational Standards for Social Work and Code of Practice for Social Care.You will need to have a good understanding of current legislation and policy. You will also be required to work closely with carers, other professionals and team members or alone using your own initiative. You will have a varied role and have the ability to deal with crisis situations and will be expected to facilitate safe discharge for service users from hospital into the community.The postholder will be required to support and safeguard vulnerable service users through difficult periods in their lives, therefore effective communication and organisational skills are essential.The successful applicant must possess Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification and Post Qualifying Awards for Consolidating Practice and Enabling Practice or equivalent. If you do not hold the Approved Mental Health Professional Award you will be expected to undertake this training in order to fulfil the role.Applicants must be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales. The current registration requirements state that, completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.</li><li>Successful completion of the Consolidation of Practice Programme within the first three years of practice (if qualified after 1 April 2016).</li><li>Knowledge of assessment and care planning processes for working with vulnerable adults and children and their carers.</li><li>Experience of undertaking the duties of an Approved Mental Health Professional.</li><li>A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit clients and attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie O`Brien/Louise Powell on 02920 855020 or email <a href="mailto:obriej2@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">obriej2@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:powell4@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">powell4@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016).&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Senior Practitioner

We are recruiting Team Managers to join our assessment service.Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Work professional with a passion for making a difference to children’s lives? Would you like the opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing the service? If this sounds like you, come and join our dynamic team and lead a team of committed social workers in providing high-quality support and care to the children and young people.As one of our Team Managers you will provide effective leadership to a team of Social Workers, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals. Supported by your Assistant Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families and ensuring the welfare of our children and young people is prioritised.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you are ready for the next step in your career or you are an existing Team Manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated Social Work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.We have posts available in our Assessment service.Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £48,696 and £52,959 per annum dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £62,959 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.Join us and #Make a Difference…There will be an initial Teams conversation before a face to face interview is scheduled. Our OfferWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A market allowance of £7,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li><li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li><li>A genererous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul> For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.Additional InformationFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Team Manager - Assessment

We are seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the 16+ Service to primarily support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) who are children in care to the Local Authority.Applicants will need to have good knowledge and experience of working with, assessing and supporting UASC who are therefore children in care, with full understanding of the Age Assessment, Home Office, Asylum and Children in Care processes and legislations. Applicants will need to demonstrate their experience of working with children in care, UASC, care leavers, adolescents and/or children and families without recourse to public funds, but also a keen interest in working with and supporting young people who have experienced trauma and where English is not their first language is key. Competence in working with the Home Office, associated processes and the age assessment process is essential. Ability to write excellent court reports and assessments in relation to UASC processes is essential.Training of and ability to undertake age assessments with/as a lead assessor would be desirable.<h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 1 years’ practice as a social worker or 2 years’ practice as an experienced social worker, working with children and families.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer an <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits" target="_blank">excellent benefits package</a> including –<ul><li>A basic salary of £36,643 - £39,958 </li><li>An annual <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">market allowance</a> of £5,000 payable in monthly payments.</li><li>A <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">retention payment</a> of £2,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 27 - 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>Essential Car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office except during duty week when you will be office based all week)</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li></ul><h5>This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.</h5><h4>Important Information</h4>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk </a>Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.For more information on our Children &amp; Adults Social Care jobs please visit: <a href="http://www.medwaysocialcarejobs.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.medwaysocialcarejobs.co.uk</a>.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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UASC Social Worker (Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children)

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Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.
Knowsley Council is an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Knowsley Children’s Social Care is seeking to recruit an Experienced Practitioner to support the recruitment and retention of Foster Carers within the Knowsley fostering service.&nbsp; This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist role to support and coordinate the promotion of the fostering service at a range of events, providing advice and information to prospective foster carers, and maintaining and developing positive relationships with current and prospective foster carers.&nbsp; The post holder will also undertake enquiries and assessments from prospective foster carers; providing advice and information about the various aspects of fostering for each individual.
You will need to be qualified and professionally registered as a social worker, have knowledge of current legislation and regulations, be able to demonstrate your experience and abilities in respect of working in partnership with children, young people, families and partner agencies and have an understanding of the Mockingbird programme which supports all cared for children and their foster carers.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. &nbsp;For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp; Karen Jude 07500765214 / Rachel Daintry 07553618467
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Experienced Social Worker - Fostering

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We have an exciting opportunity for a committed worker, with experience of working with 16–25 year olds, to join our team as a Leaving Care Personal Adviser.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will develop an effective working relationship with young people eligible for leaving care services. You will motivate and effectively support them to engage in education, training and employment whilst ensuring they effectively handle their finances, live in suitable housing, and have the necessary emotional resilience and skills for independence.
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will need a wide range of skills including knowledge of issues that impact care leavers and unaccompanied young people. You will play a key part in supporting them into adulthood and preparing them with skills to ensure they have the best chances moving forward independently.
You will need to think creatively and take the lead on some participation and group activities for the cohort of care leavers that we work with.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Leaving Care Team is a small, dedicated team providing essential support to ensure we provide the best support to our vulnerable young people and care leavers.
We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.
We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council, “Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”.
Inspectors concluded that Social Workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.
Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say: <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…
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<li>Carry out holistic assessments of young people leaving care.</li>
<li>To act as a personal adviser to a caseload of young people leaving care.</li>
<li>To promote the Leaving Care Service to partner agencies.</li>
<li>To work in partnership with other professionals.</li>
<li>To actively refer care leavers into appropriate services.</li>
<li>To maintain appropriate case management records.</li>
<li>To work flexibly to meet the needs of young people leaving care. This may include traveling out of area and working in the evening.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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(* pro rata for part-time)
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29th July 2025 and Thursday 31st July 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Chloe Herniman,Team Manager – Life Chances
Tel.: 01344 354336
Email: <a href="mailto:Chloe.Herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chloe.Herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Leaving Care Personal Adviser

As a qualified social worker are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults with social care needs and have a strong review background? If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care. Where is Medway? Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership. Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary. The post We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within our specialist targeted review team. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service and who enjoy the challenge of reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes. The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose. Working at Medway Council means that you will be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in Making you feel valued We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge. We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878





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Social Worker (SW2) Targeted Reviews Team 

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. &nbsp; &nbsp; Working hours: &nbsp;37 hours Contract Type: Fixed Term for 2 years Location: Ty Tredomen &nbsp; This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Family and Friends Team &nbsp;&nbsp; We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities. &nbsp; &nbsp; This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,383 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments. &nbsp; &nbsp; We are looking for a Social Worker to the Family and Friends Team, who manage those children who are subject to PCCP, Kinship Fostering arrangements and children on Special Guardianship Orders. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and reviewing the support needs of both the children and their parents/carers. You will be required to attend court to ensure the most appropriate Order is in place i.e. when considering revoking Care Orders or converting Care Orders to Special Guardianship Orders. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with children and their families effectively, with a focus on wellbeing and safety of the child. You will be skilled in developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working and will closely collaborate with professionals of every discipline. With a remit spanning the assessment and support of Connected Persons, you will be guaranteed different challenges every day. You will be part of a highly supportive team environment and have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities. For the role, we ask that you have:<ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare</li><li>Excellent communication skills with children, young people, their families/carers and professionals </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Silver on 07789371545 or email <a href="mailto:SILVER@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK" target="_blank">SILVER@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. &nbsp; &nbsp; Th is post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016).&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Social Worker

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: Ty TredomenTeam: Family and Friends Team This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities.This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,383 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.We are looking for a Social Worker who manage those children who are subject to placing children in the care of their parents (PCCP), Kinship Fostering arrangements and children on Special Guardianship Orders.The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and reviewing the support needs of both the children and their parents/carers. You will be required to attend court to ensure the most appropriate Order is in place i.e. when considering revoking Care Orders or converting Care Orders to Special Guardianship Orders.You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with children and their families effectively, with a focus on wellbeing and safety of the child. You will be skilled in developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working and will closely collaborate with professionals of every discipline.With a remit spanning the assessment and support of Connected Persons, you will be guaranteed different challenges every day. You will be part of a highly supportive team environment and have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor.</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare.</li><li>Registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales or equivalent regulators in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland.</li><li>A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Silver/Sam Thomas on 07789371545/ 01443 863476 or email <a href="mailto:silver@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">silver@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; <a href="mailto:thomas24@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">thomas24@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016).&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join our passionate and supportive team working with children, young people, and families to make a real and lasting difference.<h3>About the Role</h3>We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to support children and young people with complex needs and risks. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will:- Work directly with children, young people, and their families to provide targeted support and protection.- Conduct in-depth assessments, including parenting assessments and statutory visits.- Plan and implement appropriate, multi-agency interventions and service provisions.- Mentor and coach less experienced social workers, offering guidance and joint working opportunities.- Collaborate effectively with internal colleagues and external partner agencies.- Support the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.- Assist Managers in meeting key performance indicators and delivering high-quality outcomes.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a confident, compassionate professional with the ability to manage complex cases independently. You will have:- Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work, ideally within Children and Family Services.- Proven ability to make sound professional judgements in challenging, multi-disciplinary environments.- Experience working on complex cases involving vulnerability and risk, with minimal supervision.- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including children and professionals.- In-depth knowledge of legislation and statutory responsibilities relevant to children’s services.- A thorough understanding of social disadvantage, child development, and family dynamics.- Clear awareness of eligibility criteria and thresholds concerning need and risk of significant harm.- Registration with Social Work England.- A recognised Social Work degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1567467&amp;ptId=11506" target="_blank">download: Social Worker Children- L7 M1 JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1567469&amp;ptId=11506" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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