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• The FCA

  

  Supervising Social Worker

  3 days ago

  Bolton

  Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: Up to £38,616.92 per annum - dependent upon experience Contract: Full Time, Permanent Office Location: Chorley. Position is Homebased - with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Manchester and surrounding areas. Benefits • Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, • 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays, • Life Assurance, • Company Pension, • On-site Free Parking, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Medical Cash Plan About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our head office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care, • Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people, • Ensure that foster parents fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures, • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards, • Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family, e.g., respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined, • Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation, • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of care, • Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community, • Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis, • Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments You Must Have • A Social Work qualification, • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent, • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing, • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures, • The willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights away, • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations, • Full driving licence Contact For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Lorna Waite, Fostering Service Manager, on 07795 272123. To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Bolton, ENG-BL5 2RB

• MHA

  

  Senior Care Assistant (Relief) based at Beechville, Bolton

  1 day ago

  Bolton

  Senior Care Assistant (Relief) based at Beechville, Bolton .For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately.This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and.We are looking for an experienced, compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our team

• Creative Support

  

  Senior Support Worker

  10 days ago

  Bolton

  We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and driven Senior Support Worker to join our Autism Specific Services in Bolton. This role involves providing direct support to individuals with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions and learning disabilities. Your will deliver high-quality, person-centred support to service users with diverse needs, developing and implementing creative, empathic ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

• Vitalis

  

  Qualified Social Worker, Neighbourhood Team, Bolton Council

  6 days ago

  Bolton

  Qualified Social Worker, Neighbourhood Team, Bolton Council Pay rate £30 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Neighbourhood Team in Bolton Council. As a Social Worker within the team you will be working alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues to provide a joined up approach to meeting the needs of individuals within our neighbourhoods.You will need to have experience of carrying out strengths based assessments under the Care Act 2014 and devising and implementing comprehensive support plans, including supporting service users to access universal and voluntary services. You will be expected to carry out assessments, carers assessments and formulate support plans under the Care Act 2014. Knowledge, experience, and the ability to adhere to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other Social Work legislation and practice guidance are also essential. The role includes covering a busy duty system on a rota basis, taking referrals and offering information and advice at point of contact.There is plenty of hybrid working available. Please get in touch for more information. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) • Best Interest Assessor (BIA), • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), • Looked After Children (LAC), • Children’s Social Work, • Adult Social Work, • Service Manager, • Head of Service, • Team Manager, • Assistant Team Manager, • A wide range of housing roles, • Careers in SEND in local authoritiesLet us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

• Remedy Recruitment Group

  

  Children's Social Worker - Looked after children team

  27 days ago

  Bolton

  Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Looked after children team. Responsibilities • Developing and arranging appropriate leaving care services for service users, their families and carers, and providing direct support where necessary, • Provision of social work and case management support to service users, their carers and families., • Liaison with agencies which commission or provide services to ensure service users their families/carers have access to a range of services appropriate to their needs Duties • Prepare for social work contact and involvement, • Work with individual families, carers, groups and communities to help them make informed decisions, • Assess needs and options to recommend a course of action., • Respond to crisis situations using appropriate legal procedural intervention, • Work with individuals, families, carers, group's communities and professionals to achieve change and development to improve life opportunities., • Prepare, produce, implement and evaluate plans with individuals, families, carers, groups, communities and professional colleagues., • Support the development of networks to meet assessed needs and planned outcomes, • Work with groups to promote individual growth, development and independence., • Address behaviour, which presents a risk to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities., • Advocate with, and on behalf of, individuals, families, carers, groups and communities Benefits of working with Remedy • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant., • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed., • Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

• Reed

  

  Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood

  6 days ago

  Bolton

  Neighbourhood Social Worker • Location: Bolton, • Job Type: Hybrid (initially office-based for induction), • Working Hours: Flexible, between 8am and 7pm (standard day approx. 7 hours) Join our dedicated team as a Neighbourhood Social Worker, where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive support and care within the community. This position involves working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver a cohesive service to individuals in our neighbourhoods. Day-to-day of the role: • Conduct strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014 and develop comprehensive support plans., • Support service users in accessing universal and voluntary services., • Perform carers assessments and formulate support plans in accordance with the Care Act 2014., • Adhere to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant Social Work legislation and practice guidance., • Manage a busy duty system on a rotational basis, taking referrals, and providing information and advice at the point of contact., • Manage an active caseload, undertake safeguarding investigations, and participate in continuing health care assessments., • Attend multi-agency meetings and collaborate effectively with other professionals. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience in carrying out assessments and formulating support plans under the Care Act 2014., • Experience in managing an active caseload and undertaking safeguarding investigations., • Familiarity with multi-disciplinary working environments., • Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant Social Work legislation., • Ability to work flexibly and travel within the Bolton area to meet service users in various settings. Benefits: • Supportive team environment with a strong commitment to professional development., • Hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility in working hours., • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

• Vitalis

  

  Qualified Social Worker, Community Learning Disability Team, Bolton Council

  15 days ago

  Bolton

  Qualified Social Worker, Community Learning Disability Team, Bolton Council Pay rate £30 per day Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker for a Community Learning Disability Team in Bolton Council. We are offering the opportunity to join a focused and dynamic team who are involved in the assessment and development of a wider range of services in Bolton to meet the current and future needs of local people who have a learning disability.We are a large multidisciplinary team involved in complex areas of work and so there are many opportunities to be involved in formal decision making forums and court processes. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for working with adults with Learning Disabilities, understanding their needs, aspirations and supporting them to enhance their quality of life.You will have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with team members, external organisations, service users and carers. You will have the skills to be actively involved in multidisciplinary team working and decision making.Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) • Best Interest Assessor (BIA), • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), • Looked After Children (LAC), • Children’s Social Work, • Adult Social Work, • Service Manager, • Head of Service, • Team Manager, • Assistant Team Manager, • A wide range of housing roles, • Careers in SEND in local authoritiesLet us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

• Remedy Recruitment Group

  

  Adults Social Worker - Duty and Referrals

  8 days ago

  Bolton

  Our client Bolton council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Duty and Referrals team. Job description You will need to have experience of carrying out strengths based assessments under the Care Act 2014 and devising and implementing comprehensive support plans, including supporting service users to access universal and voluntary services. You will be expected to carry out assessments, carers assessments and formulate support plans under the Care Act 2014. Knowledge, experience, and the ability to adhere to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other Social Work legislation and practice guidance are also essential. The role includes covering a busy duty system on a rota basis, taking referrals and offering information and advice at point of contact. Preferable experience of: • Managing an active caseload., • Undertaking safeguarding investigations., • Continuing health care assessments and attendance at multi-agency meetings., • Multi-disciplinary working. The role is on a supportive team where there is a wealth of experience, and we have a strong commitment to development and working together to achieve successful outcomes for Bolton residents. Benefits of working with Remedy • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant., • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed., • Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.