http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs en-US Copyright (c) 1997-2008 The Synergy Group Limited Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:16 GMT Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:16 GMT Raccoom rss generator, website http://raccoom.sytes.net, email chrisdarebell@msn.com 120 A Senior Practitioner is required to join a Children in Need team in Nottinghamshire. Working within the Children in Need team, this Senior Practitioner will have the following responsibilities: - To act as a source of consultation for colleagues within the team and where appropriate the Department by virtue of being an experienced and reliable Senior Practitioner. - To assist in and contribute to the development of the practice standards in the Department as required and where relevant, which may include some training responsibilities. - To undertake responsibility for some areas of work in the day to day running of the team and supervision of team members. - To maintain a current and active interest and knowledge in such legislation and policy changes, research findings and practice developments, from a wide field, as are relevant to the post holder's client's group responsibilities. Knowledge of child care legislation including the Children Act 1989 and associated guidance and regulations are an essential requirement for this position. The successful Senior Practitioner will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent and be registered with the GSCC with a current CRB. A minimum 3 years working knowledge within children and families settings, with experience of court work is also desired. To discuss this role or any other Senior Practitioner jobs in Nottinghamshire or in the Children in Need field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to socialcareleeds[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/senior-practitioner---children-in-need-east-midlands-sch71268sj Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:16 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14650 A Senior Practitioner is required to join a Looked After Children team in Nottinghamshire. Working within the Looked After Children team, this Senior Practitioner will have the following responsibilities: - Maintaining a strategic oversight of the placements of the council's Looked After Children, in order to maximize efficient use of current resources and establish future need. - Establish and maintain arrangements for the efficient procurement of external placements for looked after children, maintaining an oversight of the cost of individual placements. - Develop, maintain and operate systems for assessment, monitoring of placement quality, including but not limited to undertaking Reg 33 visits to the Council's own residential homes. - Assessment and monitoring visits to external placements, investigation of complaints about providers and making recommendations about the use of particular placements. - Assist and deputise for the placement service manager and other senior practitioners in the discharge of their duties. - Contribute to the progression of care plans, and to challenge established processes and behaviours where these impede the efficient and appropriate use of resources. - Make a contribution to the council's overall strategy for looked after children, developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external partners in order to do so. - Receive and assess all requests for placements for looked after children, allocating work within the team at a level appropriate to the complexity of the child's needs. - Maintain responsibility for identifying and procuring placements for those children with the most complex needs, and for the spot-purchasing of external placements. - Attend and/or chair panels and other decision-making forums in relation to the work of the service. The successful Senior Practitioner will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent. Candidates will need to be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB. To discuss this role or any other Senior Practitioner jobs in Nottinghamshire or in the Looked After Children field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to socialcareleeds[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/senior-practitioner---looked-after-children-east-midlands-sch71278sj Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:14 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14649 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join the Children's Referral and Assessment team in North London. Working within the Children's Referral and Assessment team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - Undertake the assessment of children, families and carers using the relevant assessment framework. - Develop and participate in relevant care plans. - Ensure that service users' views are fully recorded during the assessment process and where possible are reflected in the subsequent case planning. - Prepare and present reports in a clear and logical way, and contribute to multi-agency conferences and meetings as appropriate. - To include cost / 'best value' considerations in identification of resources and case planning. - Undertake single or joint agency enquiries to assess likely and actual harm to children and take appropriate action to ensure their safety. - Develop and implement child protection plans. - To lead on complex assessments with children, young people and their families/carers where there are specific concerns requiring a high level of specialist involvement. The successful Qualified Social Worker will have experience in Child Protection work, especially Section 47 investigations and assessments. Candidates must be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in North London or in the Referral and Assessment of children field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0800 072 5900 or email your CV to socialcarelondon [at] synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current social work vacancies please visit our website. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---referral-and-assessment-(children)-north-london-scl71235sg Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:13 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14648 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Fostering and Adoption team in Merseyside. Working within the Fostering and Adoption team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - Prepare draft advertisements for fostering and adoption purposes and generally assist with recruitment of carers and campaigns. - Co-ordinate efforts to secure adoptive and foster families for named children. - Liaise and advise colleagues as necessary in preparing children and young people for adoptive and foster placements. - Draw up an agreed home finding strategy and record progress for individual children. - Prepare information in respect of court work and attendance at court when necessary. - Follow up work on recommendations made by the fostering/adoption panel. - Provide regular reports and information to the fostering/adoption panel. - Assess capabilities, attitude and suitability of prospective fostering/adoptive parents. - Draw up a personal specification for children to assist in their placement. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB. Post qualification experience in the area of fostering would be advantageous. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in Merseyside or in the Fostering and Adoption field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to socialcareleeds[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---fostering-north-west-sch74127sj Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:12 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14647 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Fostering and Adoption team in Nottinghamshire. Working within the Fostering and Adoption team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - Prepare draft advertisements for fostering and adoption purposes and generally assist with recruitment of carers and campaigns. - Co-ordinate efforts to secure adoptive and foster families for named children. - Liaise and advise colleagues as necessary in preparing children and young people for adoptive and foster placements. - Draw up an agreed home finding strategy and record progress for individual children. - Prepare information in respect of court work and attendance at court when necessary. - Follow up work on recommendations made by the fostering/adoption panel. - Provide regular reports and information to the fostering/adoption panel. - Assess capabilities, attitude and suitability of prospective fostering/adoptive parents. - Draw up a personal specification for children to assist in their placement. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB. Post qualification experience in the area of fostering would be advantageous. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in Nottinghamshire or in the Fostering and Adoption field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to socialcareleeds[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---fostering-east-midlands-sch74124sj Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:10 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14646 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Child Protection (Family Support) team in South East London. Working within the Child Protection (Family Support) team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - To be responsible for the day to day interpretation and implementation of statutory and departmental policy in the provision of casework and, if appropriate, group work or other social work services to individuals, families and other groups. - To be responsible for the negotiation and allocation of appropriate service provision to clients and their families; through the determination of service provision contracts with providers, ensuring that the complex needs of users are met, providing value for money. - To ensure the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care and the monitoring of service contracts, in partnership with the users / carers and advocates. - To work closely with other Departments, and statutory and independent agencies to meet the complex needs of users and their carers within the community. - To provide an effective social work service at individual client level by ensuring the use of appropriate resources from the Council, and statutory and independent agencies. - To attend child protection conferences, reviews and Court as the Council representative as appropriate. Write complex reports and undertake all administrative duties related to the social work function. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in South East London or in the Child Protection (Family Support) field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0800 072 5900 or email your CV to socialcarelondon [at] synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current social work vacancies please visit our website. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---child-protection-south-london-scl72289sg Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:09 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14645 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a vibrant Children in Need team in Nottinghamshire. Working within the Children in Need team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - Facilitate and undertake timely comprehensive risk assessment of children and families and to carry a complex caseload involving multi-disciplinary social work. - Undertake specific tasks for absent colleagues on cases requiring action under the direction of the Children in Need team manager. - Chairing meetings, where appropriate, under direction of a team manager for the service users and less experienced staff. - Represent the Department on working groups or liaison meetings involving Health, Housing and other agencies. - Contribute to local and departmental training on practice issues in line with departmental policies and procedures. - Maintain accurate records, updating all changes on relevant databases. - Provide high quality services which are cost-effective and appropriate to the specific needs of the families. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. Experience of Section 47 investigations and assessments is also desired. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in Nottinghamshire or in the Children in Need field please contact the Social Care Team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to socialcareleeds[at]synergygroup.co.uk. Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work and social care jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---children-in-need-east-midlands-sch71158sj Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:08 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14644 Our client has an expanding network of schools and children's homes provide residential care and education for vulnerable young people - aiming to provide a nurturing environment to support them back into society and mainstream education. We are looking for Senior Residential Support Workers to provide comprehensive respite or longer term care for the young people placed at the home, including physical, social and emotional care. Assist and support the programmes designed to promote the emotional wellbeing and growth of the residents within the home. Positions available in Telford, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth and Harmsworth. You must be 24 years or above for the role and preferably have a drivers license. This role is demanding and challenging but for the right person will be full of rewards. Please send your CV or contact Kim Ruckwied on 020 7556 1157 http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/residential-support-worker-west-midlands-krsrswbirm Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:06 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14643 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults with Learning Disabilities team in East London. Working within the Adults with Learning Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - Provide a responsive person-centred social work service within a multi-disciplinary team. - Developing care plans and managing caseloads. - Monitoring and reviewing packages of support and maintaining up to date files. - Use appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and departmental requirements. This will include day services and supported accommodation provision. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in East London or in the Adults with Learning Disabilities field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0800 072 5900 or email your CV to socialcarelondon [at] synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current social work vacancies please visit our website. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---adults-with-learning-disabilities-east-london-scl71185sg Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:05 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14642 A Senior Practitioner is required to join a Children in Need team in Newcastle. Working within the Children in Need team, this Senior Practitioner will have the following responsibilities: - To act as a source of consultation for colleagues within the team and where appropriate the Department by virtue of being an experienced and reliable Senior Practitioner. - To assist in and contribute to the development of the practice standards in the Department as required and where relevant, which may include some training responsibilities. - To undertake responsibility for some areas of work in the day to day running of the team and supervision of team members. - To maintain a current and active interest and knowledge in such legislation and policy changes, research findings and practice developments, from a wide field, as are relevant to the post holder's client's group responsibilities. Knowledge of child care legislation including the Children Act 1989 and associated guidance and regulations are an essential requirement for this position. The successful Senior Practitioner will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent and be registered with the GSCC with a current CRB. A minimum 3 years working knowledge within children and families settings, with experience of court work is also desired. To discuss this role or any other Senior Practitioner jobs in Newcastle or in the Children in Need field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to socialcareleeds [at] synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/senior-practitioner---children-in-need-north-east-sch71264sj Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:03 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14641 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults with Learning Disabilities team in West London. Working within the Adults with Learning Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - Provide a responsive person-centred social work service within a multi-disciplinary team. - Developing care plans and managing caseloads. - Monitoring and reviewing packages of support and maintaining up to date files. - Use appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and departmental requirements. This will include day services and supported accommodation provision. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in West London or in the Adults with Learning Disabilities field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0800 072 5900 or email your CV to socialcarelondon[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---adults-with-learning-disabilities-west-london-scl71127sg Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:02 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14640 A Senior Practitioner is required to join a Looked After Children team in the Newcastle. Working within the Looked After Children team, this Senior Practitioner will have the following responsibilities: - Maintaining a strategic oversight of the placements of the council's Looked After Children, in order to maximize efficient use of current resources and establish future need. - Establish and maintain arrangements for the efficient procurement of external placements for looked after children, maintaining an oversight of the cost of individual placements. - Develop, maintain and operate systems for assessment, monitoring of placement quality, including but not limited to undertaking Reg 33 visits to the Council's own residential homes. - Assessment and monitoring visits to external placements, investigation of complaints about providers and making recommendations about the use of particular placements. - Assist and deputise for the placement service manager and other senior practitioners in the discharge of their duties. - Contribute to the progression of care plans, and to challenge established processes and behaviours where these impede the efficient and appropriate use of resources. - Make a contribution to the council's overall strategy for looked after children, developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external partners in order to do so. - Receive and assess all requests for placements for looked after children, allocating work within the team at a level appropriate to the complexity of the child's needs. - Maintain responsibility for identifying and procuring placements for those children with the most complex needs, and for the spot-purchasing of external placements. - Attend and/or chair panels and other decision-making forums in relation to the work of the service. The successful Senior Practitioner will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent. Candidates will need to be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB. To discuss this role or any other Senior Practitioner jobs in Newcastle or in the Looked After Children field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to socialcareleeds[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/senior-practitioner---looked-after-children-north-east-sch71274sj Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:13 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14637 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults with Learning Disabilities team in South East London. Working within the Adults with Learning Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - Provide a responsive person-centred social work service within a multi-disciplinary team. - Developing care plans and managing caseloads. - Monitoring and reviewing packages of support and maintaining up to date files. - Use appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and departmental requirements. This will include day services and supported accommodation provision. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in South East London or in the Adults with Learning Disabilities field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0800 072 5900 or email your CV to socialcarelondon[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---adults-with-learning-disabilities-south-london-scl72265sg Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:12 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14636 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Child Protection (Family Support) team in North London. Working within the Child Protection (Family Support) team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - To be responsible for the day to day interpretation and implementation of statutory and departmental policy in the provision of casework and, if appropriate, group work or other social work services to individuals, families and other groups. - To be responsible for the negotiation and allocation of appropriate service provision to clients and their families; through the determination of service provision contracts with providers, ensuring that the complex needs of users are met, providing value for money. - To ensure the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care and the monitoring of service contracts, in partnership with the users / carers and advocates. - To work closely with other Departments, and statutory and independent agencies to meet the complex needs of users and their carers within the community. - To provide an effective social work service at individual client level by ensuring the use of appropriate resources from the Council, and statutory and independent agencies. - To attend child protection conferences, reviews and Court as the Council representative as appropriate. Write complex reports and undertake all administrative duties related to the social work function. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in North London or in the Child Protection (Family Support) field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0800 072 5900 or email your CV to socialcarelondon [at] synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---child-protection-(family-support)-north-london-scl70136sg Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:10 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14635 A Senior Practitioner is required to join a Children in Need team in Greater Manchester . Working within the Children in Need team, this Senior Practitioner will have the following responsibilities: - To act as a source of consultation for colleagues within the team and where appropriate the Department by virtue of being an experienced and reliable Senior Practitioner. - To assist in and contribute to the development of the practice standards in the Department as required and where relevant, which may include some training responsibilities. - To undertake responsibility for some areas of work in the day to day running of the team and supervision of team members. - To maintain a current and active interest and knowledge in such legislation and policy changes, research findings and practice developments, from a wide field, as are relevant to the post holder's client's group responsibilities. Knowledge of child care legislation including the Children Act 1989 and associated guidance and regulations are an essential requirement for this position. The successful Senior Practitioner will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent and be registered with the GSCC with a current CRB. A minimum 3 years working knowledge within children and families settings, with experience of court work is also desired. To discuss this role or any other Senior Practitioner jobs in Greater Manchester or in the Children in Need field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to socialcareleeds[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/senior-practitioner---children-in-need-north-west-sch71263sj Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:09 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14634 Our client has an expanding network of schools and children's homes provide residential care and education for vulnerable young people - aiming to provide a nurturing environment to support them back into society and mainstream education. We are looking for Senior Residential Support Workers to provide comprehensive respite or longer term care for the young people placed at the home, including physical, social and emotional care. Assist and support the programmes designed to promote the emotional wellbeing and growth of the residents within the home. Positions available in Telford, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth and Harmsworth. To be considered for the role you must have the appropriate NVQ4 and relevant experience. You must be 24 years or above for the role and preferably have a drivers license. This role is demanding and challenging but for the right person will be full of rewards. Please send your CV or contact Kim Ruckwied on 020 7556 1157 http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/senior-residential-support-worker-west-midlands-krsrswbirm Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:08 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14633 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Fostering and Adoption team in West Yorkshire. Working within the Fostering and Adoption team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - Prepare draft advertisements for fostering and adoption purposes and generally assist with recruitment of carers and campaigns. - Co-ordinate efforts to secure adoptive and foster families for named children. - Liaise and advise colleagues as necessary in preparing children and young people for adoptive and foster placements. - Draw up an agreed home finding strategy and record progress for individual children. - Prepare information in respect of court work and attendance at court when necessary. - Follow up work on recommendations made by the fostering/adoption panel. - Provide regular reports and information to the fostering/adoption panel. - Assess capabilities, attitude and suitability of prospective fostering/adoptive parents. - Draw up a personal specification for children to assist in their placement. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB. Post qualification experience in the area of fostering would be advantageous. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in West Yorkshire or in the Fostering and Adoption field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4200 or email your CV to socialcareleeds[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current Social Work vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---fostering-west-yorkshire-sch74128sj Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:06 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14632 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adults with Learning Disabilities team in North London. Working within the Adults with Learning Disabilities team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - Provide a responsive person-centred social work service within a multi-disciplinary team. - Developing care plans and managing caseloads. - Monitoring and reviewing packages of support and maintaining up to date files. - Use appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and departmental requirements. This will include day services and supported accommodation provision. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in North London or in the Adults with Learning Disabilities field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0800 072 5900 or email your CV to socialcarelondon[at]synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---adults-with-learning-disabilities-north-london-scl69890sg Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:05 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14631 Our client based in East London is looking to recruit a Locum Social Worker in the Children and Families division in Family Resources. The appointed Social Worker will be required to: - To act as key/worker to complete court ordered comprehensive parenting /family assessments and core assessments in relation to families with complex issues. (Assessments to use the DOH framework and require high quality analysis and recommendations). - To take a lead role in the collection and analysis of information obtained by other professionals and staff eg: contact supervisor or psychologist undertaking direct work as part of a joint assessment. - To work alongside other professionals ensuring inter agency work and communication relating to the assessment of families within a multi-agency context maintaining professional relationships with families, referrers and outside agencies. - To promote, encourage and enable parents to develop safe and effective parenting skills. To support families in maintaining or developing their quality of family life and where possible, in maintaining their independence within the community. - To keep case records up to date, produce and present high quality complex reports and other such reports as required. - To attend and participate in reviews, conferences, meetings and court as necessary. - Contribute to the maintenance of an emotionally secure, warm, stimulating and safe environment. - To assist in the development of policies, procedures and working practices at local, divisional and inter-agency levels. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered and hold a current CRB. To discuss this Social Work role or any other Children and Families roles in London please contact the Social Care Team at The Synergy group on 0800 072 5900 or email your CV to socialcarelondon [at] synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the country - Access to broadest selection of vacancies across the UK - The choice of PAYE or Limited Company schemes - We run a weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of social worker jobs; to view a full selection of our current social worker jobs visit our website. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---children-and-families-east-london-scl72456sg Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:03 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14630 A Qualified Social Worker is required to join a Child Protection (Family Support) team in East London. Working within the Child Protection (Family Support) team, this Qualified Social Worker will have the following responsibilities: - To be responsible for the day to day interpretation and implementation of statutory and departmental policy in the provision of casework and, if appropriate, group work or other social work services to individuals, families and other groups. - To be responsible for the negotiation and allocation of appropriate service provision to clients and their families; through the determination of service provision contracts with providers, ensuring that the complex needs of users are met, providing value for money. - To ensure the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care and the monitoring of service contracts, in partnership with the users / carers and advocates. - To work closely with other Departments, and statutory and independent agencies to meet the complex needs of users and their carers within the community. - To provide an effective social work service at individual client level by ensuring the use of appropriate resources from the Council, and statutory and independent agencies. - To attend child protection conferences, reviews and Court as the Council representative as appropriate. Write complex reports and undertake all administrative duties related to the social work function. The successful Qualified Social Worker will be GSCC registered, have a current CRB and 2 years post qualification experience. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Worker jobs in East London or in the Child Protection (Family Support) field please contact the Social Care team at The Synergy Group on 0800 072 5900 or email your CV to socialcarelondon [at] synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Social Work recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Social Work vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Social Work jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/social-care-jobs/qualified-social-worker---child-protection-east-london-scl71194sg Synergy Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:02 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14629