Potential candidate must have experience of working with elderly people with disabilities and working in a hospital setting.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Dip.SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
ESSENTAIL EXPEREICEN REQUIRED
Experience in accepting referrals, gathering information and assessing the needs of and providing a social work service to individuals and families and commissioning service as required to meet needs.
Utilise ISSIS, or other computer systems, for inputting assessment data, allocation of work and approval of placement/packages of care.
ESSENTAIL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Experience in assessing need and planning care with individuals
· Experience in working effectively with other agencies and professionals
· Knowledge of principle of holistic assessment
· Working understand of relevant legislation and ability to work within legal framework and accountability
· Understanding the role of Social Services and Care in the Community and focus on partnership with users and carers
· IT literate, experience in using manual and computer systems for record keeping
· Able to undertake hostilic assessment of need of individuals
· Negotiating and networking with a range of professionals
· Organisation skills, able to prioritise and manage a generic case load and work independently under pressure
DESIRABLE KNOELEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experience with adults and older people in a community setting. Knowledge of purchasing services, and reviewing quality and outcomes for users. Experience of planning and developing services and of costing and negotiating contracts with service providers.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be expected to familiarise themselves in the use of Officepower and ISSIS systems
This is essential car user post
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
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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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information.
Ref: 226/LHSW/Southwark
Social Worker Greenwich
Salary: £17.50 per hour
Temporary, Full time
Our client in South East London is currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker to work within the Children and Families Team.
You will be expected to work 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Your key roles and tasks will include: Carrying out case management activity in accordance with regulated and professional standards. This may relate to children (including Looked After Children, Children in Need including those on the child protection register, children and young people with emotional, behavioural or developmental problems, disabled children or children and young people involved in anti-social behaviour or youth offending).
Prepare and present evidence, plans and reports to Courts as part of Family Proceedings, Criminal Proceedings or under sections 7 or 37 of the Children Act 1989.
Co-ordinate or contribute to assessments of need, including initial, core, court and other specialist assessments.
Carry out actions arising from assessments of need, including designing appropriate packages of service or support, providing advice, services or support to children and families, or presenting cases to Fostering or Adoption Panels, or to courts.
Carrying out actions under Part V of the Children Act 1989 concerned with the protection of children, including co-ordinating or contributing to child protection enquiries, strategy meetings, case conferences, investigative interviews, securing and executing Emergency Protection Orders and Interim Care Orders.
Prepare and present plans or evidence to courts in family proceedings, adoption proceedings and criminal proceedings.
It is essential that you have the following: CQSW/CSS/Diploma in Social Work Experience of Children and Families field work or other relevant social work experience, paid or unpaid Experience of working or living in a multi-cultural community The ability to work as part of a team Clear written and oral skills A demonstrable understanding of best practice in childcare work Knowledge of child development Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation and guidance Knowledge of the Assessment Framework Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection procedures and practices Knowledge and understanding of care planning in child care including LAC processes IT skills
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
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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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information.
Ref: 226/Green/114872
Approved Social Worker- Mental Health Services Croydon
Salary: £22.04 per hour
Temporary, Full time
Social Workers are responsible for providing a social care perspective (within a multidisciplinary setting) to the need of adults with mental health problems in both the community and hospital, under the terms of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990 and the Care Programme Approach.
Social Workers will have continuing responsibility for a caseload and will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care plans for their clients and their carers.
Temporary position available immediately for suitably qualified and experienced personnel.
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
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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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information.
Ref: 226/ASWMHS/Croydon
Child Protection Co-ordinator Southwark
Salary: £21.50-25.00 per hour
Temporary, Full time
Job Summary:
To lead and manage a team of social work and health care professionals. Responsible for the provision of assessment, cases planning, reviewing functions for clients. To act as professional lead in area of clinic practice as appropriate.
· To hold a recognised social work qualification and be able to provide evidence of registration to the GSCC
· A management qualified may be required dependent upon the role
· At least three years post qualification social work experience
· Knowledge of key legislation relevant to professional social care department and related agencies
· Knowledge of methods to assess performance and achievement of targets in social work practice
· Experience of managing a complex case load
· Ability to organise and prioritise work and manage time effectively
· Strong influence and negotiation skills with client and other health professionals
· Experience of producing reports for a variety of audiences
· Excellent IT skills
· Able to work independently and lead a team
· Strong written, communication and presentation skills
· Strong organisational skills
· Customer focused
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
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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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information.
Ref: 226/COM/111299
Practice Manager - Adult Services Croydon
Salary: £23.68 per hour
Temporary, Full time
To manage a Community Care Team ensuring the delivery of effective and high quality services in accordance with statutory requirements and Department policies and procedures.
To assist the Commissioning Manager and Operational Managers in setting and achieving operational objective and quality standards for the service.
To contribute actively to service and practice developments in conjunction with other staff form the Local Authority and other statutory agencies and relevant independent sector organisations.
To maximise the potential for integrated care assessments and service delivery with key partners.
Resources managed:
· Care Managers · Support workers · Day to day supervision of admin staff · Team staffing budget and commissioning budgets
Contact us today for further information and an interview with Pertemps Recruitment Solutions.
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information.
Ref: 226/PMAS/Croydon
Professional Standards Co-ordinator Southwark
Salary: £21.50-25 per hour
Temporary, Full time
Assist the professional Standards Manager with the Children’s Division Procedural Handbook, its implantation and updating
Assist the professional Standard Manager with establishing audit programs and running across division audit teams (with QAU and Operational manager involvement)
Assist the professional Standard Manager with the development of standards workshops, mentoring, learning sets and learning initiatives- including their direct delivery
Working closely with other operational mangers and practice managers to set and ensure high standards
Personal chairing or CP Conferences, LAC Reviews and Complex Strategy Meetings when the need arises and/or in sensitive or complex cases.
Responding to request for access to personal information by current or ex service users in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998
Undertaking project work and supporting the unit managers in leadership of individual initiative across the Division
Individual case reviews where required
Report and procedure writing – including presentation of statistical information where necessary arising from audits or other work
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
Call today for further information.
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.
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Ref: 226/com/110528
Qualified Social Worker Southwark
Salary: £21.50-25.00 per hour
Temporary, Full time
Required to have post qualifying experience of 2 years plus also experience of working with learning disabilities.
Job Summary:
To provide a social work service to the client group. Responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care, and the monitoring of service contracts in partnership with children services, agencies and health professionals. Responsible for the provision of casework and other social work services.
Candidate Profile:
· To hold a recognised social work qualification and be able to provide evidence of registration to the GSCC
· Post qualification social work experience required
· Knowledge of key legislation relevant to professional social care work
· Knowledge of the functions of a health and social care department and related agencies
· Knowledge of methods to plan and review services
· Experience of managing a complex case load
· Ability to organise and prioritise work and manage time effectively
· Strong influencing and negotiating skills with client and other health professionals
· Experience of producing reports for a variety of audiences
· Good IT skills
· Able to work independently and within a team
· Customer focused
· Knowledge of social diversity and equal opportunities and the ability to demonstrate this throughout all aspects of practice
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
Call today for further information.
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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information.
Ref: 226/COM/111303
Qualified Social Worker Southwark
Salary: £21.00-25.00 per hour
Temporary, Full time
Required 3 social workers candidates who can hit the ground running, including child protection assessments. Candidates must have 1 year statutory experience of childcare work and ideally have worked in assessment before.
Job Summary:
To provide a social work service to children services. Responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care, and the monitoring of service contracts in partnership with children services, agencies and health professionals. Responsible for the provision of casework and other social work services.
Candidate Profile · To hold a recognised social work qualification and be able to provide evidence of registration to the GSCC. · Post qualification social work experience required · Knowledge of key legislation relevant to professional social care work · Knowledge of the functions of a health and social care department and related agencies · Knowledge of methods to plan and review services · Experience of managing a complex case load · Ability to organise and prioritise work and manage time effectively · Strong influencing and negotiating skills with clients and other health professionals · Experience of producing reports for a variety of audiences · Good IT skills · Able to work independently and within a team · Customer focused · Knowledge of social diversity and equal opportunities and the ability to demonstrate this throughout all aspects of practice.
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
Call today for further information.
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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information.
Ref: 226/Com/110945
YISP Youth Offending Prevention Officer Southwark
Salary: £12.50-15.00 per hour
Temporary, Full time
This is a grade 7 position with the Early Intervention Team of the Youth Offending Service. Role is to provide an effective service to children and young people 8 - 17 at risk of involvement in crime, and their families in order to prevent and reduce offending behaviour. Role is to support work with young people through Youth Inclusion Support Panels and the development and delivery of Integrated Support Plans. Min 2 years experience of working with children and young people. Knowledge of problems and issues faced by young people, their physical social and psychological needs and the risk factors associated with youth offending. Specific job description for this role is available.
Job Summary:
To support qualified social work staff in providing protection and support to a wide range of people within the community. Working under the supervision of a qualified social worker, the temp will help with day-to-day task, which can include:
· Making contact with clients and setting up appointments
· Carrying out routine visits to assess clients needs
· Escorting clients
· Arranging and participating in multidisciplinary team meeting
· Raising with other agencies and following up enquiries
Candidate Profile:
· At least two years experience of working with children services in a paid capacity
· Knowledge of social diversity and equal opportunities and the ability to demonstrate this throughout all aspects of practice
· Knowledge of the functions of a health and social care work
· Knowledge of the functions of a health and social care department and related agencies
· Knowledge of methods to plan and review services for children services
· Abilities to organise and priorities work and manage time effectively
· Experience of producing reports and written observations
· IT skills
· Able to work within a team
· Customer focused
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
Call today for further information.
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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information.
Ref: 226/COM/110523
Qualified Social Worker Greenwich
Salary: £15 per hour
Temporary, Full time
Experience working with care leavers age 16-21 and with asylum issues would be valuable. The social worker must have all available documentation ready at interview – GSCC reg, sw qualification, CRB check, passport and ID documents for scrutiny. The sw must be available to start work within one week.
Experience/Education
· A Social work qualification, CQSW CSS/Dip SW
· Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs
· Experience of advice and couceling young people in crisis on a range of issues
· Experience of working with young people in an urban culturally diverse setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
· Knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the 1989 Children Act 2000, and their application to young people aged 16 and above.
· Knowledge of national initiatives relating to children looked after and children in need, youth justice, homeless and family welfare.
· Knowledge of child protection and risk factors in relation to young people and in particular to young parents.
· Knowledge of theories, models and effective methods of work with vulnerable young people.
· Knowledge of some of the differing belief systems and models of family life to be found within a socially and culturally diverse borough.
· Effective presentation and good verbal/inter personal skills necessary to work within a statutory work setting
· Written communication sufficient to prepare reports, maintain files and records and prepare letters and general correspondence
· Skills in direct work with young people; including the ability to communicate and engage effectively and to organise and co-ordinate packages of support
Pertemps Recruitment Solutions are an equal opportunity employer.
In order to apply for the above post, applicants will need to apply for a Pertemps Recruitment Solutions CRB and POVA check.
Call today for further information.
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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information.
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.
Please call 020 8690 9010 or email info@pertemps-r-s.co.uk for further information
