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  • Social Worker
    Social Worker
    1 day ago
    £13.92–£20.91 hourly
    Full-time
    Small Heath, Birmingham

    Job Description: Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting individuals and families through counselling, advocacy, and resource coordination. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community by providing tailored support to those in need. The role requires strong organisational skills, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Duties Conduct assessments to identify clients’ needs, strengths, and goals. Develop personalised care plans in collaboration with clients and relevant stakeholders. Provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing various challenges. Facilitate access to community resources, including housing, healthcare, education, and employment services. Monitor client progress and adjust care plans accordingly to ensure positive outcomes. Maintain accurate and confidential case records in compliance with organisational policies and legal requirements. Advocate on behalf of clients to secure necessary services and support systems. Supervise junior staff or interns, offering mentorship and guidance to foster professional development. Organise group sessions or workshops aimed at skill-building or awareness raising on pertinent issues. Skills Proven experience in supervising or mentoring colleagues or interns within a social work environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations. Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple cases efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. Empathy and active listening skills essential for building trust with clients. Knowledge of local social services, legal frameworks, and community resources. Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Resilience and adaptability when managing challenging situations or high caseloads. This role is ideal for a motivated professional committed to making a positive impact through compassionate social work practice. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: Flexitime Work from home • Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham (West Midlands), • Pay: £13.92 - £20.91 per hour

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  • SERVICE AND REACTIVE ENGINEER
    SERVICE AND REACTIVE ENGINEER
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bromwich

    Company Description Industrial Door Systems, established in 1986, has expanded from its first branch in Manchester to locations in Basildon, West Bromwich, Bristol, Dewsbury, and Glasgow. The company offers nationwide coverage and specializes in providing expert industrial door solutions to some of the UK’s largest organizations. With decades of experience, Industrial Door Systems is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and exemplary customer support across the country. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Service / Reactive Engineer. The branch office is located in West Bromwich The role involves performing maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of industrial door systems, gates and barriers as well as loading bay systems and many other aspects of the trade ensuring they are fully operational and meet safety standards. The engineer will provide technical support to clients, handle field service calls, and maintain communication with team members and customers. A strong focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction is essential for this role. Qualifications Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues effectively Experience in field service work, including responding to on-site service calls Strong technical support capabilities and hands-on maintenance and repair skills Excellent communication skills for team collaboration and customer interaction Ability to work within an on-site team environment and efficiently handle time-sensitive tasks Background in mechanical or electrical engineering is highly advantageous Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to various client locations as needed Able to work overtime as and when required and open to be part off the on call rota which means once a week you will be required to be on call covering all emergency calls for 1 week on rota

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  • Registered Children's Home Manager
    Registered Children's Home Manager
    4 days ago
    £45000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Birmingham

    A golden opportunity to join an established, ethical and respected provider of residential care across the West Midlands. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and resilient Registered Manager for our EBD home suitable for up to 3 young people aged 7-18 in Birmingham, West Midlands. We have been providing outstanding residential care for over 20 years in the West Midlands and have supported hundreds of young people to achieve and grow, over the years we have a proven track record of positive outcomes for our young people. Our passion is making a genuine difference and we are looking for someone who aligns with our values and etchics. Ideally you will already hold a Registered Manager or Interim Manager post, we are also veryhappy to hear from you if you are an experienced Deputy Manager looking to take the next step on your journey, with at least 2 years' senior experience with UK based Children's Residential care. A full UK Driving Licence and at least a Level 3 NVQ or higher in residential care are essential to be considered for this position. ***Please note the experience must be UK residential based . Supported by a wonderful team of like-minded caring and passionate individuals, you will be responsible for the running of the home and making sure all practices and standards are adhered to at all times, your main duties will include; Managing the home through procedures, policies and activities engaged in to provide a positive and enjoyable experience for the child or young person. Support the existing staff team to ensure positive outcomes for the children they support. Continuously develop the home to achieve and maintain a good or outstanding with OFSTED Develop and maintain professional relationships with social workers, teaching staff and other professionals from associated agencies engaged in childcare. To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice. To contribute to the effective development & training of all staff to ensure all staff have the right skills and attributes to meet the needs of their young people To chair meetings, reviews, and discussions where necessary. To ensure all clinical practices and medication processes within the service are aligned to current legislation. Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights, providing good quality care which is free from oppression and where differences are respected and valued. To be part of an on-call system To be part of any other ad hoc duties as and when required by senior management. Your hours will generally be 9-5 to fit around your home life to get the perfect work/life balance and ensure you get enough downtime, you may be required on some occasions to work later or earlier, dependant on any issues arising in the home. We can offer a starting salary of £45,00- £50,000, dependant on experience . A comprehensive holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays and a range of other benefits are just some of the perks we offer our committed and valued team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our team, we are looking for someone who follows our ethos of putting our young people at the heart of everything they do. If this is you then please do get in touch and we can tell you more about this exciting opening to join our wonderful group of likeminded individuals

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