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Skills and Knowledge The post holder must possess Must have a qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. Assessment and report writing skills, and be able to produce analytical and well-evidenced reports for internal and external use as required. Good interpersonal skills, establishing effective working relationships through which one-to-one supervision and support are offered to foster carers. Group work skills, facilitating support groups and foster carer team meetings. Working knowledge of existing agency Policies and Procedures and their application. Sound understanding of current legislation and good practice guidance that governs and informs the delivery and standards of fostering service provision, as well as general developments in social work. Purpose To recruit, assess, train, supervise & support, and review a range of foster carers. To ensure that National Minimum Standards (2011), Regulations, schedules, and formal notifications to Ofsted are adhered to in respect of the provision of Fostering Services. To manage a caseload of foster carers, ensuring an effective deployment of services and resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in care and in alternative arrangements. To work in partnership with the local authority social work teams and to fully enact and facilitate care plans for children in placement. Key Tasks Tasks specific to this post: The following tasks are indicative of those that may be expected from the post holder and are not an exhaustive list of all tasks that a post holder may undertake. Furthermore, if the demands of the agency require it, the post holder may be required to fulfil a range of agency-related tasks. “This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” General duties: To manage a caseload of foster carers to meet the placement needs and outcomes for children placed in their care. To supervise, foster carers, mentors and or social work assistants as required. To undertake assessments of prospective and existing foster carers in order to determine their suitability for approval or continued approval as carers. To accurately record and keep up-to-date information using the appropriate IT and Information systems, in accordance with the agency policy and procedures. To undertake duty tasks and Out of Hours (OOH) as part of the Ascent Fostering rota as directed by the Managers. To work out of hours as agreed. To promote standards which achieve equality of opportunity. To adhere to all relevant Policies & Procedures and foster guidance. To deliver training and workshops to foster carers. Work in partnership with the managers and key professionals to ensure that: Foster carers can keep children and young people safe. Foster carers and the “looked after” children and young people placed with them receive tailored, personalised support that improves the outcomes for them. Foster carers prepare children and young people placed with them and work with birth families, where there is a plan for rehabilitation home with their families or carers. Effective and constructive relationships with children, young people, their carer’s and their families, and partner agencies are promoted. Foster carer’s agreements, placement agreements, support plans and Safe Care policies are relevant, monitored and reviewed. Risk is effectively assessed and managed, and appropriate plans for each child or young person are in place and reviewed according to the needs of the child or young person. Recruitment and Assessment of Foster Carers: To participate in campaigns to recruit foster carers. To respond to inquiries from the public in relation to becoming a foster carer.To attend and participate in recruitment campaigns for foster carers on a planned rota basis throughout the year on evenings and weekends. To visit prospective foster carers To directly participate in the planning and delivery of training to prospective foster carers on a planned rota basis, evenings, and weekends. Consultation, Support, Feedback, Complaints & Representations: To contribute to, participate in the planning and delivery of support groups for a range of foster carers and alternative carers. To directly contribute to the planning and delivery of major fostering events e.g., Annual Foster carers Christmas lunch. To support consultation processes with foster carers and children placed in foster care and other alternative care arrangements. To provide information to respond to complaints and representations, and where appropriate, to attend specific meetings, e.g. Mediation, complaints interviews, and formal attendance to IRM panels. Service Quality, Audit, and Inspection: To contribute to and directly maintain and improve service quality, maintenance of all records to ensure that the National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations 2011 are complied with. Service Information: To directly contribute to the development and production of service information to foster carers e.g. Foster carers Newsletter, Website, Publicity material, information packs etc. Decisions Making The post holder will: Report safeguarding events to their manager and work in partnership with the local authority to ensure that Safeguarding and Fostering Policies and procedures are followed. Be responsible for professional decision-making in relation to the supervision, support needs training, provision of information to foster carers, and carers involved in alternative care arrangements. Be responsible for the foster carer’s agreement, placement agreement and risk assessments, safe care agreements and review of foster carers. Supervisory Responsibility for Foster Carers The post holder will be directly responsible for the supervision of approved foster carers, and carers where temporary approval has been granted. The post holder may be asked to supervise mentors and social work assistants. Staff Supervision The postholder will receive monthly supervision and undergo an annual appraisal. The social worker will share the responsibility of ensuring supervision is booked and takes place as appropriate. The frequency of supervision may increase according to the complexity of cases, where additional support is requested or during the Induction period. All staff are responsible for their own personal development and engage in training specific to Ascent’s therapeutic practice.

Your new company Our client is a leading provider of specialist care services, committed to delivering quality, innovation, and value for money for their service users and their families. They pride themselves on maintaining safe, regulated services and continually driving improvement through transparency and measurable outcomes. Their aspiration is to be a beacon of consistently good practice in health and social care. Your new role They have an exciting opportunity for a Dual Site Registered Manager to join their dynamic team, overseeing 2 of their care homes. This pivotal role ensures the safety, compliance, and well-being of both staff and service users. You will: Manage day-to-day operations across both sites. Lead, train, and supervise support staff. Uphold CQC requirements and company policies. Conduct audits and health and safety checks. Coordinate service user reviews and ensure care plans are up-to-date. Oversee medication administration and audits. Participate in out-of-hours on-call duties (rotational basis). What you'll need to succeed At least 2 years' experience as a CQC Registered Manager. Proven track record managing mental health care home settings. Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations. Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills. Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using evidence-based approaches. Competence in risk assessment and management. What you'll get in return Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum + Quarterly Bonus. Access to training and development opportunities. Career progression within a growing organisation. Retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and more. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our service users. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you ready to take ownership of your career? This unique Branch Manager opportunity in an ambitious family-owned property group offers the potential to step up to branch management and in time progress to equity opportunities and beyond. We're searching for an experienced and proactive residential sales professional who's interested in more than just another job. Here, your initiative will be recognised and backed, you'll be trusted to deliver, and your input will have a visible impact on the bottom line. About the role: You'll have the autonomy to build and develop your branch, using your entrepreneurial drive and strategic thinking to drive sustained growth in an established market. Strong back office and sales progression support will let you focus on winning new instructions and then building and leading your team. This is a unique opportunity to build your own business within a successful property group, and with the support and investment of an ambitious owner. Very competitive and uncapped commission is on offer from the start, and in time theres potential for profit-share and equity opportunities You'll be part of a collaborative, growth-focused wider group, leading a branch with a strong reputation and a clear plan for the future. This role is an ideal next step if you're a successful Senior Sales Negotiator, Sales Valuer, or Assistant Branch Manager feeling constrained and hitting a career ceiling in a larger estate agency. You'll combine the hands-on business development you know and love with the leadership responsibilities you're ready to embrace. What we're looking for in a Branch Manager: Proven track record of success in residential property sales, ideally with extensive experience as a Sales Negotiator, Sales Valuer, Lister, or Assistant Branch Manager. Demonstrated expertise in winning new instructions through proactive outreach and business development. Leadership capability and potential its not essential to have managed a team previously as youll be supported as you develop this experience Entrepreneurial drive with a systematic, commercial mindset Self-driven and highly motivated to succeed commercially, whether through personal sales targets or team performance and branch profitability. Strong negotiation skills and experience in securing compromise between parties, with a track record of closing deals. A full driving license is required for this role. Local knowledge would be advantageous but not essential - we're also interested to hear from candidates open to relocating to the area as part of this career move. This is a full-time, office-based role (Surrey) with an initial requirement to work most Saturdays. Interested in learning more? Get in touch today, let's have a conversation about where your ambition can take you. Diversity and Inclusion Our client's aim is to create a workplace built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status. If you need any assistance or accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to. TPBN1_UKTJ

In a Nutshell We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry South East, at our office in Caterham, Surrey. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level) Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Desirable Degree in Surveying or similar Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development. Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises. Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication. Recognise and advise Site Managers on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued. Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings. Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise. Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes. Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required. Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget. Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team. Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations. Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras. Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates. Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates. Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs). Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties. Preparation of financial reports including: Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines. Margin Analysis reports. Commercial Analysis (final margin) forecasts and Cost to Complete forecasts. Cash Flow forecasts. Turnover forecasts. De-brief reports. Place and issue sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements. Attend and minute all sub-contract order adjudication meetings. Compile reports on contract letting vs. estimate for each site periodically, as required. Liaise with build department on sub-contractors' performance and compliance with order conditions. Ability to deal with complex consortium sites and attend relevant meetings. Complete sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation. Set up and regularly review with the site management team the PPQA tick sheet to facilitate sub-contract contract work payment. To liaise with company management and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business's reporting requirements. Control and report post contract cost movements per development every month. Update CV1 and CV2 site specific reports and provide details of all 'unscheduled' and 'scheduled' order revisions i.e. Site Instructions and site purchase orders. To provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager. Review professional fee provisions and statutory service cost, and credits, with the technical department. Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/service provider. Where necessary, determine a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect. Diligently use the Vistry Group construction system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-HA1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Worth Recruiting Property Industry Recruitment Vacancy: SALES MANAGER Residential Estate Agency Location: Banstead, SM7 Salary: OTE £60,000 per annum Position: Permanent Full Time Reference: WR 71318 An experienced and engaging Estate Agency Sales Manager is required for a respected independent estate agency in the Banstead area, offering a key leadership role with outstanding earning potential and career progression.Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.Our client is a high performing independent agency, and they are seeking a proven Sales Manager to lead its successful sales team.This is an opportunity for an ambitious property professional with strong leadership and listing skills to make a real impact in a thriving local business.If youre currently an Assistant Sales Manager or Senior Negotiator ready for your next step or an experienced Manager seeking greater autonomy, this could be your ideal move.What Youll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities): Oversee preparation of accurate monthly and annual financial statements Leading and motivating the sales team to achieve and exceed branch targets Conducting valuations and securing new listings Managing the sales process from instruction through to completion Developing business opportunities to increase market share and profitability Maintaining high standards of customer service and client care Mentoring and supporting team members to reach their full potential Monitoring market trends and competitor activity within the local area What Were Looking For (Skills & Experience): Proven success in estate agency sales management or senior negotiation Strong valuation and instruction skills Experience mentoring or managing a team Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities Professional, articulate, and well-presented Driven, proactive, and results-focused Local knowledge of Banstead and surrounding areas desirable Full UK driving licence essential Whats In It For You? Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission structure Five-day working week Excellent career development and progression opportunities Supportive, professional working environment Recognition for performance and success Opportunity to lead within a respected independent agency Ready to take the next step in your property career? If you are interested in this Sales Manager role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting today, quoting reference: WR 71318 .About Your Application: Response Time: We receive a great many applications and respond as quickly as possible.If you have not heard from us within 48 working hours, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.Data Protection: Worth Recruiting is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this position.By submitting your application, you consent to Worth Recruiting processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search.For more information, please see our privacy policy on our website.Confidentiality: All communications with Worth Recruiting are completely confidential.We will always need to speak with you before we are able to submit your CV to our client.Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should NOT be used as a definitive job description.Our job advert, including details of salary, working hours or location may change without notice and in any case, are likely be highly influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, ability and personal requirements of the candidate.About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech .Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.Job Reference: WR 71318 Sales Manager Estate Agentd02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173