Case worker jobs in United Kingdom

Our client a children’s charity is seeking an experienced Family Assessment Service Manager to run one of their residential family assessment centres based in Tooting. Reporting, to the Deputy Director you will take overall responsibility for the assessment and support based in Tooting. You will effectively lead the staff team, and facilitate and empower staff contributions to team discussions, decision making, day to day work, and the development of the service. Key responsibilities include: Take overall responsibility for the assessment and support services based at the centre. Ensure a high standard of social work practice within the centre and that staff are clear about their responsibilities and duties. Take lead and management responsibility for overseeing specific assessments including, reading of court papers, planning and reviewing the assessment, supporting Keyworkers to compile reports, and supporting Keyworkers in giving evidence at Court. Attend, and support weekly staff meetings, and facilitate and guide the family work discussions and case analysis. About you: Qualified social worker. Experience in supporting families where there have been issues of child abuse/neglect. Has successfully led, supported and managed a team. Highly effective time management and organisational skills and can remain level headed in a pressurised environment. We are seeking applications from ambitious qualified social workers, who are looking for their next career move within a dynamic organisation. You will have the opportunity to take full ownership of the residential centre, whilst fully supported by the senior management team. For further details and to view a full job and person specification please contact

Job Summary Post Title Deputy Manager Residential Care Pay Range £35,000 to 40,000 Service Area Children and Families Line Manager Head of Home Location Bromley Hours Full time / 6-month probation Section 1: Job Purpose To support the home manager in their tasks and in their absence be responsible for the continuation and development of good practice according to the policies and guidelines of Seven Steps Healthcare Section 2: Main Responsibilities and Duties · To share responsibility for the care and welfare of all children and young people using the services offered by the resource and to ensure policies, philosophies and practice are such as to keep their best interests paramount. · To be responsible for the management, development, supervision and appraisal of a team of residential workers, and the services they provide both inside and outside the establishment. · To be aware of all in-house procedures, principles and guidelines and all departmental guidelines and procedures. · To attend regular personal supervision with the Head of Home · To participate in regular management meetings for the planning and development of services · To participate in the establishment's staff appointment procedure. · To undertake administrative duties as identified by the management team. · To be involved in the training and supervision of Bank Workers. · To liaise and work with families, other professionals, teams and agencies in the interests of service users. · To ensure high quality reports are prepared for and to attend or chair care planning meetings, reviews, case conferences and court as necessary. · To undertake professional training in the best interests of the service. · To be aware at all times of the need for confidentiality. · To participate in child-care and shift-leading duties as required. · To be aware of Seven Steps Healthcare, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post. · To participate in Seven Steps Healthcare performance management processes. · To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Seven Steps Healthcare diversity policy. · To carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with Seven Steps Healthcare in health and safety matters. This job description will be supplemented by annual target-based outcomes, which will be developed in conjunction with the post holder. It will be subject to regular review and Seven Steps Healthcare reserves the right to amend or add to the duties listed. Section 3: Values and Behaviours We expect your values and behaviours to reflect the values of the organisation: Proud Ambitious Collaborative Trustworthy Core Competencies: · Self-development, technical and professional expertise - The ability to develop oneself to one’s full potential applying technical and/or professional knowledge and expertise · Listening and Communicating - The ability to receive, understand and convey information and ideas effectively to others · Flexibility and adaptability- The ability to approach things freshly, with an open mind, and to adapt to change · Respecting others and valuing diversity- The ability to demonstrate and promote Seven Steps Healthcare Community Cohesion and Equalities Strategy and Policy in ways that can be recognised by employees, customers, partners and colleagues · Team working and relationship building- The ability to build mutually beneficial and productive relationships between individuals working in a team or with other teams and individuals · Customer focus - The ability to provide services and deliver solutions that best meet the needs of the customer The following criteria will be assessed from information provided on your completed application form, during the shortlisting and assessment process, and from your references. Section 4: Knowledge, Skills and Experience (taken from role profile) Essential Desirable Working knowledge Children Act 1989 and 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations P Working knowledge on issues of child protection P Working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and practice P Child development P Understanding Children /young people with complex needs P Community care P Clear communication with a variety of different people, both verbally and in report writing P Ability to use information technology P Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the management tasks and responsibilities P Ability to manage financial budgets within Seven Steps Healthcare financial regulations P Observation and assessment skills P Minimum of 2 years working with children P Working as part of a team. P Minimum of 2 years in residential work P Minimum of 1 year’s management including recruitment and selection of staff, and supervision and appraisal of staff P Working in partnership with other agencies and families P Qualifications Essential Desirable Leadership and Management Health and Social Care P Good Standard of Education P Qualification in specific work with young people and their families, e.g. QCF Level 3/4 in residential care P Other Requirements Essential Desirable · Ability to deal with the administration duties of the post. · Resilient- able to work in an environment that is physically and/or emotionally demanding. · Patient and understanding. · Need for confidentiality and reliability. · Prepared to tackle practical jobs · Commitment to training, supervision, appraisal, and attendance at staff meetings. · Must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of equal opportunities for staff and clients, considering gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, and age. · Imaginative, creative, and enthusiastic. · To undertake duties involving moving and handling, when necessary. · This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Due to the sensitive nature of the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake a criminal record check as part of the recruitment process. P Section 5: Job Context, Current Deliverables and Priorities This job summary is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This job summary is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and ongoing discussions with the designated manager.

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated Care Worker From the Devon (EX39) area to join our team in providing compassionate care to individuals in a domiciliary setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for caring for others and ensuring their well-being. Responsibilities - Develop and implement individual care plans - Manage challenging behaviours with empathy and professionalism - Provide personal care assistance to residents - Support with meal preparation and feeding - Deliver specialised dementia care - Administer first aid when necessary Qualifications - Previous experience in care work is desirable - Drivers Licence - Knowledge of behaviour management techniques - Familiarity with nursing home procedures - Ability to provide patient-centred care - Proficiency in case management - Competency in creating and implementing care plans Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Pay: £18.00-£20.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 13 per week Willingness to travel: 100% (preferred) Work Location: In person

1. Scope and Purpose of Role 1.1 To provide a lead role in improving the quality of professional social work practice across the breadth of the case work cycle to children, young people and their families. 1.2 To undertake complex casework arising within the children and families service. 2. General Duties and Responsibilities 2.1 To provide a needs-led, professional social work service to children, young people and their families, complying with legislative requirements and in accordance with established best practice. 2.2 To be responsible for allocated cases including a complex caseload. 2.3 To provide technical/professional expertise to less experienced social workers. 2.4 To share/communicate a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, guidance, research, departmental policy and procedures. 2.5 To provide quality assurance and coaching/mentoring to work colleagues. 2.6 To take a ‘joined-up’ approach to ensuring the effectiveness of case working, actively promoting/encouraging effective partnership working with service users and other teams/agencies/organisations. 2.7 Participates in the regular collection, collation and reporting of appropriate performance management information in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements. 2.8 Actively participates in training and development activities. 2.9 Represents the Department in meetings etc as required. 2.10 Actively supports the Team Manager by undertaking any other duties commensurate with the job or needs of the service. 3. Supervision Received 3.1 Supervising Officer Job Title Team Manager 3.2 Level of Supervision Left to work within established guidelines subject to scrutiny by supervisor. 4. Supervision Given (excludes those who are indirectly supervised i.e. through others). TBC 4. Special Conditions · This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act · A Disclosure and Barring Services/ISA checks will be undertaken

JOB VACANCY Business Development Manager CONTRACT TYPE Permanent HOURS 9am to 5pm (with a 30-minute unpaid break) 37.5 hrs per week PLACE OF WORK 6 Maytree Walk, Coventry, England, CV2 1FG Please note: Location of work may occasionally vary based on business needs; however, home-working opportunities are available. SALARY £52,500 (£26.92 per hour) We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Business Development Manager (SOC: 3556). The ideal candidate will be the driving force behind the growth of our business. You will conduct market research to meet the requirements of an organisation’s expansion objectives and bring about effective university enrolment processes. In addition to being the face of our company, you will manage your own portfolio in our enrolment drives from commencement to completion and manage the budgets in various business aspects. Your role will be multifaceted as you will be responsible to various stakeholders, namely; different universities around the globe, KPG Global board of directors, prospective University students and their sponsors/families. Our ideal candidate will be highly experienced in international recruitment and university enrolment, have experience in the student visa application and CAS allocation and international admissions processes, and a creative individual. You will build a dependable team requiring clarity of vision and planning, therefore, your organisation skills coupled with the ability to remain calm, collected, and methodical whilst having a clear overall picture our forecast. We will help and encourage you to confidently grow within your role in the company as our goal is aggressive expansion. Joining us at the beginning of our rapid expansion trajectory, is a great opportunity to pioneer our growth with us. Though this role is a 9 am to 5pm role, work patterns may vary, and this will largely be determined by the nature of work and time time-zones of different clientele and stakeholders across the globe. The ideal candidate must be flexible and adaptable. Who we are KPG Global Education, was established to bridge the gap between the growing demand for overseas students by UK Universities, and the need for swift and compliant University admissions. We appreciate the immense contribution to the UK economy and GDP made by international students and the financial reliance of UK University institutions on them. In 2022-2023 alone, the tuition fee income from all international students in the UK was £11.8 billion. However, this is in decline. KPG Global was set up primarily in response to the growing need for prompt, efficient and reliable professional advisory services for foreign students, parents and sponsors wishing to study in the UK and other countries abroad. This, in-turn, will boost the UK economy whilst enabling international students to achieve their goals of obtaining high quality education in the UK and other developed parts of the western world. We are a Coventry University Accredited partner, and a one-stop destination for all things education-related. Despite our recent incorporation in the UK as an organisation providing Education Support services, we facilitate all aspects of university admission at universities across the UK, Europe and the UK, enrolment and post-enrolment processes. Our various services include, securing university admissions, guidance with the CAS, audit and assessments on English language assessments and qualification providers, student visa support and flight support, temporary accommodation arrangements for visiting family members; relocation support and airport pick up, interview preparations, and post-study facilitation of a smooth entry into the UK labour market. We are here to help you unlock your full potential. Our Beliefs KPG Global aims to facilitate an environment that values and promotes our colleagues. We recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity, and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Our services also include the facilitation of a smooth entry into the UK labour market for our highly skilled UK-based graduates. As our delegated enrolment market is in Africa, our UK-based staff, will have a better understanding of the African market and education system, international University admissions with UCAS, international recruitment process. African Market Perspective Ideally, the candidate will be able to build relationships with African further education aspirants and their parent or sponsors, with the added benefit stemming from being multi-lingual and able to speak to same languages as the African-based sponsors to effectively market our services, influence the target. This role provides an opportunity for growth as the business grows as pioneer candidates will eventually provide training and mentorship to UK-based workers in better understanding the African market, maximising collaboration and strengthening the relationships with the African market whilst effectively generating business. Key Responsibilities Lead Contact: For new KPG services and university enrolment enquiries in the Africa region. Service Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of our services and seasoned experience in international student enrolment, student visa application and CAS processes. Demand Creation: Generating growth in the demand of our professional services. Networking: You will be our organisation’s representative with various stakeholders in different countries, therefore, you will champion our services. Internal Support: Recruiting, mentoring and training junior business development executives and sales support staff. Consultant: analysing and solving client/customer problems by creating tailored solutions. As our representative, you will build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and clients. Developing promotional activities and conducting marketing research using a range of methodologies whilst creating PR campaigns and advertising strategies. Constantly adapting KPG Global Education’s strategic market positioning through updating our service packages and maintaining business competitive advantage. Working closely with diverse clientele to implement new and tailored solutions whilst updating systems processes. Taking a continuous improvement approach and maximising efficiency by staying abreast with sector changes, maintaining ‘expert’ industry knowledge status. Formulating strategic and draw up long-term business plans and update them to improve on the organisation’s effectiveness in enrolment and sustenance of its relationships with stakeholders (universities, students and their sponsors). You will steer all new matters from inception to handover and completion, generate contracts and business partnerships with different universities. Minimising business costs whilst generating value-for-money business and expansion and report to the board of directors. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE · 4 years’ demonstrable work experience as an international recruiter working in global University enrolment. With a traceable portfolio of successful cases demonstrating skill and acumen. · Strong presentation, interpersonal, customer-facing, and influencing skills · 6 months’ complimentary experience in a Business Analyst or project management role · Our UK-based staff must have a well-versed understanding of the African market and education system to better attract it. · This role provides an opportunity for growth as the business grows because pioneer candidates will eventually provide training and mentorship to UK-based workers. · Extensive Business Development Management experience in various other capacities. · Willingness to travel to various countries across Africa for enrolment campaigns which will be fully funded by KPG Global. · Proactive attitude to work, ability to operate as a team player, build positive rapport at all levels and deliver results under pressure. · Evidenced project delivery and completion in a project manager role · A dynamic individual with a pro-active approach and excellent problem-solving skills. · A hands-on approach and a willingness to work with and alongside the team. · A proven ability to lead and build strong relationships with internal and external teams. · An effective team leader and team player with the ability to work autonomously and work under own initiative. Qualifications: ● Bachelors Degree in Business Management, or equivalent ● Exceptional interpersonal skills and eloquence in English. Those requiring sponsorship, will need to meet the Home Office approved English standards such as the B1 English test. ● DBS Clearance ● Passport/ID ● Right to work ● The closing date for applications is 14 October 2024 Benefits: ● Competent salary £52,900.00 per annum (£27.13 per hour) ● Auto pension enrolment ● Home-working opportunities. ● Great opportunities to progress within a growing company. ● 28 days annual leave on a pro-rata basis

1. Provide information and support to enable people, groups and communities to access universal services, commission a range of services designed to minimise risks, and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, carers/carer groups and communities. Demonstrate critical awareness of current issues and evidence based best practice. 2. Balance needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for individuals, families and carers. 3. Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and reviewing of care planning activities. 4. Accurately record and critically analyse information, following organisational policies and meet organisational responsibilities for safeguarding. 5. Undertake statutory duties relating to safeguarding concerns. 6. Work across organisational boundaries and contribute to the work of established and developing multi agency teams, applying your skills, knowledge and professional judgement within the council and agency requirements helping to ensure seamless service responses to individuals with multiple needs. 7. Undertake social work with families in order to reduce the need for care or accommodation and a range of community care and safeguarding assessments in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, identifying risks and appropriate support plans. 8. Maintain and update case notes and other records, prepare statements or reports for, attend and give evidence in court in care proceedings, private law cases and adoption proceedings as appropriate. 9. When required give evidence in Court in relation to Care Proceedings or other Court related matters. 10. Developed expertise in one or more areas of practice, and familiar with local resources and be recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advice. 11. Work independently and demonstrate an ability to adapt their approach to more complex cases. 12. Balance needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for individuals, families and carers. 13. Provide an oversight of cases and give clear directions and supportive actions within appropriate timescales to members of staff within the team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible Support Worker to work in a lovely home setting in CT7 with a non-verbal, physically disabled young person with complex needs (cerebral palsy) and learning difficulties. Experience is preferred and a Level 2 certificate in Social Care is desirable, however not mandatory as training can be given. Driver is essential as day shifts, on-call rota may include driving client out in the adapted vehicle. You will be part of a small care team mostly covering school holidays as well as the on-call rota which could be days, nights and weekends. This young person loves being out and about, and particularly loves swimming, singing, and music. Hours School Holidays as well as the on-call rota that will include days, nights and weekends (including Friday evenings). Shift Hours School holidays: 8am-8pm day shifts. 8pm -8am night shifts. On-call rota (days/nights/weekends): 24 hour on-call shifts. £75.00 retainer fee per 24 hour on call shift plus hours paid if called in to work @ the shift rate. Job Type: Zero hours contract Salary: · Weekday rate - £13.91 / Weeknight rate- £16.07. · Weekend day rate - £16.07 / Weekend night rate- £17.12 · Bank holidays – £27.82 · Training/Meetings- £13.91 Duties will include: - Personal Care (bathing/showering/toileting/etc.) - Manual handling (assistance with transferring). - Administering medication - Record keeping - Preparing and serving meals/snacks - Light domestic duties - Companionship ** Benefits** - Competitive rates of pay. - Excellent training and ongoing professional development. - Holiday pay accrued. ** Key skills and attributes required:** - Previous care experience required. - Caring, compassionate with a person centred approach to facilitate the most effective care/support possible, allowing the client to thrive in all aspects. - An energetic, happy person who enjoys forming relationships with people and can work collaboratively with the Client’s family, SW team and Case Manager. - This is primarily a lone working role with the client, so proactivity, adaptability and an ability to self-initiate is ideal within the role. - Clean driving licence Enhanced DBS – Children’s Barred List. This will be arranged for the successful candidate.

Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - To provide an efficient and effective service of parking enforcement in order to minimise parking in contravention through the issue of Penalty Charge Notices in appropriate cases. - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Shift working. - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - To provide an efficient and effective service of parking enforcement in order to minimise parking in contravention through the issue of Penalty Charge Notices in appropriate cases. - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Shift working. - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

The All Age Disability (0-25) / Learning Disability (25+) service provides a comprehensive and integrated social care pathway for Children and Young People with Disabilities and for adults with Learning Disabilities. The Assistant Practitioner role is assigned cases on a rolling basis to review clients to ensure outcome focused goals are being achieved in order to increase or maintain their independence and wellbeing. To provide support to the Social Workers within the team, aiding them in implementing support plans and supporting service users with achieving their identified goals. Providing interventions as part of the review function for the service; completing strength based review documents and updating outcome focused support planning and take part in safeguarding enquiries as appropriate.