Our client requires an experienced Senior Care Worker/ Social Worker to work  helping to support the over 11's.You will be responsible to the team manager and your main objectives for the job will be to recruit, assess,train,supervise and support a wide range of foster carers appropriate to the needs of the borough's diverse looked after population.  You will also be required to find families for children which match their assessed needs and promote the interests of children in placement.

The main duties and responsibilities for the successful applicant will be to participate in foster carer recruitment campaigns,with a focus on carers for teenagers.  To persue opportunities to heighten local awareness of the need for family placements both in general and among specific communities, in accordance with the annual recruitment strategy.

You will need to assess prospective carers, both individually and as part of preparation groups, as to their suitability for the fostering task.  To ensure that "checks" on carers and significant others are completed and updated within prescribed timescale and Health and Safety assessments are routinely undertaken.  To conduct a training needs analysis of each foster carer and ensure they participate in training courses and other initiatives identified as relevant to their particular needs as teenage carers.

You will also be required to participate in the running of a Fostering Duty Service in conjunction with the placement service.  To be responsible for the maintenance of files to the standard required by the department.  To assist in the maintenance of accurate information systems concerning all placement resources as required.

An Assistant Team Manager is required for a 24 hour residential home for adults with physical & learning disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year experience of supporting people within a social care setting, good leadership skills and a knowledge of CSCI & relevant legislation. You will have ideally have experience of working with adults with physical and learning disabilities.

This is a full time Permanent role for 37.5 hours per week.

An enhanced CRB check is a must for this role.

Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that this post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and all applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure Check (CRB).

·        1 years experience of supporting people within social care setting

·        Good leadership skills & the ability to manage a diverse staff team

·        Good administrative, skills including working knowledge of HR and Finance, budget management experience and good literacy and numeracy skills

·        A proven ability to develop services using person centred approaches

·        Knowledge of CSCI & relevant legislation.

·        Ability to manage your own stress, time and workload

This post will be ideal for someone who is highly experienced and motivated manager with a dynamic, forward thinking approach

Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.

Substance Misuse Worker required for a large organisation in Hemel Hempstead.

You will have good experience in this area.

The ideal candidate will be completed in assessments and care plans and have knowledge and experience of harm minimisation and needle exchange.

An enhanced CRB is a must for this role.

Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that this post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and all applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure Check (CRB).

The main purpose of this job is to ensure that Children in Need and Children and Young People who are Looked After by nominated authorities receive appropriate advocacy to ensure their voices are heard and to support their participation in issues that affect them. To have lead responsibility for the development, implementation and delivery of advocacy and children’s rights services in a given area.

The duties for this position are as follows:

·        Carrying out their duties the post holder will be particularly aware of the requirements of Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child which deals with the right of any child or young person to be consulted in decision making and to be “provided the opportunity to be heard in any judicial and administrative proceedings affecting the child or young person, either directly or through a representative or an appropriate body in a manner consistent with the procedural rules of national law.”

·        Assist in the development of policies and strategies, which facilitate the participation of children and young people who are in need or looked after, in the development of public services and the agency. TO enable them to contribute and be involved in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of services and policies concerning young people and practices.

·        Supervise NYAS Children’s Rights Worker (CAMHs) and manage advocacy and participation service for young people using CAMH’s services in Surrey.

·        Supervise Senior Advocate and manage advocacy and participation service for eight residential schools throughout the county.

·        Supervise NYAS Participation Worker and support opportunities for young people’s participation throughout the county production of Wazzup magazine.

·        Manage project office in line with agency requirements.

Applicants will need the following qualifications and experience for this position:

·        Educated to degree standard or equivalent.

·        A relevant professional qualification such as, Social Work or Youth & Community Diploma or another qualification associated with the area of work.

·        Experience of working with children and young people who are looked after or in need.

Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that this post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and all applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure Check (CRB).

Our client is looking for an Advocacy and Children’s right service co-ordinator to be based in their Guildford Office. The main purpose of this role is to ensure that Children in Need and Children and Young people who are looked after receive appropriate advocacy and also to have lead responsibility for the development, implementation and delivery of advocacy and children’s rights services in a given area. The ideal standard or equivalent. A relevant qualification such as social worker youth diploma. Experience of leadership or a management role. Experience of leadership or a management role. Experience of working with statutory childcare agencies, knowledge of child development legislation and acts.

An enhanced CRB Check is a must for this role so is a driver’s licence and Accessto your own transport.

Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.

This position is based within large and enthusiastic Intervention and Referral Team, you will oversee service users involvement at the Police station and Magistrates Court. You will assess those who present at the police station and court, and enhance their motivation to make lifestyle changes to facilitate their referral to appropriate treatment services. Throughout this process you will be liaising with Criminal Justice Services and ensuring continuity of care. You must have a t least one years experience of working face to face with substance misuses, which should include assessment and care planning. Ideally you will also have one year’s experience of working within the Criminal Justice System.