Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people?

Our client is seeking a dedicated Children and Young People's Deputy Manager to support the leadership team in delivering high-quality care and ensuring compliance with Ofsted and CQC regulations.

This is a rewarding opportunity to lead and inspire while fostering a safe, supportive environment for young residents.

Role: Children and Young People's Deputy Manager
Location: Bedford (multi-site)
Position: Full Time
Salary: £30,000-£36,000 (based on experience and qualifications)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the overall management and development of the organisation.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed, aligning with current legislation.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with Ofsted and CQC regulations.
• Supervise, appraise, and support staff to deliver high-quality care and maintain health and safety standards.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
• Oversee care plans to meet individual needs, including cultural, dietary, and medical requirements.
• Empower young residents to take responsibility for their feelings and aspirations.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team through meetings, logs, and updates.

Key Requirements

• Enhanced DBS
• Health and Social Care Level 3 (Level 5 desirable)
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and Health and Social Care regulations
• Experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, or challenging behaviour
• Valid driving license with a clean record

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
• Competitive salary and company pension scheme

Join a team committed to transforming the lives of children and young people!

Are you an experienced Social Worker based in Richmond and Wandsworth area?

Position: Social Worker (Adults) - PO1

Location: Richmond and Wandsworth, TW1

Salary: £30.00

Type: Temp-12 weeks

Shifts : Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM)

Requirements:

• Child/Adult DBS on Update Service.
• UK Passport/Right to Work (skilled worker VISA's need not apply)
• 5 Years of professional references
• Social work England/HCPC Check
• Experience of Case Management/Completing Care Act Assessments
• Acting as Enquiry Officer for Safeguarding /s42 enquiries 
• Mental Capacity Assessment 

Responsibilities:

• The Richmond Mental Health Social Care team is recruiting for a full-time Social Worker to join the team.
  
  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience, and will have experience of holding a case load and working with complex cases.
  
  The role will be hybrid combination of WFH and being based in the office for duty and the mandatory team days, which is at Twickenham Civic Centre, a 20 minutes train ride from Clapham Junction.
  
  The team works with adults aged 18-75 with an enduring mental health diagnosis to meet their social care needs, and is separate from the clinical community mental health team.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (Expected to be based in the office for the first 6 weeks, thereafter it will be for duty and 2 x mandatory team days/month.) 
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to employee well-being

Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of our service users in Richmond & Wandsworth. Your dedication and compassion will contribute to improving their quality of life and well-being.

Are you an experienced Social Worker based in Richmond and Wandsworth area?

Position: Social Worker (Children) – PO2- P03

Location: Richmond and Wandsworth, SW18

Salary: £20.06

Job Type: Temp-12 weeks

Shifts: Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM)

Requirements:

• Child/Adult DBS on Update Service.
• UK Passport/Right to Work (skilled worker VISA's need not apply)
• 5 Years of professional references
• Social work England/HCPC Check

Responsibilities:

Act as the lead professional in statutory cases that require a qualified social worker, including child protection, care proceedings and looked after children cases; • Undertake the full range of social work tasks with children in need and their families; assessment, planning, implementation and review (APIR);

• Bring together and co-ordinate the team around the child to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to APIR and safeguarding;

 • Establish and develop collaborative working with allied health and social care practitioners from children’s and adults’ services;

 • Promote and model effective working arrangements with schools, children’s centres and other settings;

• Develop a good understanding of evidence based practice and integrate models of best practice into day to day service delivery; • Participate positively in professional supervision and annual appraisal (PrP) review, taking personal responsibility for the quality of practice;

• Take part in case/practice audits and contribute to peer audit arrangements as required:

 • Build professional credibility within the multi-professional partnership by achieving practice standards and meeting performance targets consistently; providing accredited practice teaching as required;

• Actively contribute to team working, supporting colleagues, covering for colleagues in their absence and taking part in team meetings and development events;

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Team Improvement Plan;

 • Understand and integrate into practice the key policies of the Council in relation to social care with children and families, especially multi-disciplinary working, integration and whole family approaches;

• Develop professional expertise in at least one of the key risk factors affecting the welfare of children; parental alcohol/substance misuse; parental mental health problems; domestic abuse; learning difficulties; and homelessness;

• Develop an excellent knowledge base of and collaborative working with local preventative and targeted family support services, particularly those provided by the voluntary and community sector;

• Demonstrate a high level of competence and confidence in the use of the Council electronic case recording/reporting tool, maintaining accurate and up-to-date child records in compliance with the Integrated Children’s System;

• Promote and demonstrate the meaningful participation of children, young people and parents/carers in the process of APIR, in all aspects of decision making and in shaping service delivery;

 • Understand, promote and integrate into practice Council policies in relation to valuing diversity and promoting equalities;

• Consider and put forward ideas for improving the efficiency and the effectiveness of Council services to children and families;

 • Contribute to the review of Council policies and procedures, particularly guidance and protocols for social workers;

• Enhance and promote the reputation of the Council as a provider of high quality services to children and families.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to employee well-being

Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of our service users in Richmond & Wandsworth. Your dedication and compassion will contribute to improving their quality of life and well-being.

Are you an experienced Social Worker based in Richmond and Wandsworth area?

We are currently seeking an experienced qualified post ASYE Social Worker based in Richmond and Wandsworth to join our Learning Disability Team.

Position: Social Worker (Adults) - PO1- P03

Location: Richmond and Wandsworth, TW1

Salary: £17.27Job Type: Temp-12 weeks

Shifts : Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM)

Requirements:

• Child/Adult DBS on Update Service.
• UK Passport/Right to Work (skilled worker VISA's need not apply)
• 5 Years of professional references
• Social work England/HCPC Check

Responsibilities:

• To work within the Care Act 2014 and other relevant statutory frameworks and take responsibility for maintaining a good standard of professional practice and developing the core skills and knowledge required, in collaboration with your line manager as part of continuous professional development.

• To apply Social Work principles and values to professional practice and to emulate our corporate values in all interactions with residents, colleagues, and partners.

• To engage and fully participate in supervision and to apply critical reflection and analysis to inform professional decisions. To ensure risks are discussed with your line manager to gain direction, advice and support with practice.

• To effectively manage a reasonable caseload appropriate to the level of experience and to maintain adequate throughput of work. To discuss any challenges with caseload management with your line manager in a timely way to access any necessary support with prioritisation.

• To provide support and expert advice on social care to social care assessors, students, and partners.

• To be professionally curious when undertaking effective assessments of individual and carer needs and risks within statutory frameworks, using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to ensure they are focused on outcomes. This includes promoting a holistic, multi-agency approach by developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships.

• To work directly in partnership with residents, their families and carers to enable them to maintain their independence and well-being, cope with change, attain outcomes they want and need, understand and manage risk, and participate in the life of their communities.

• To provide advice and information to residents and carers ensuring that that assessments, care and support plans, information about charging and other information regarding service provision is communicated in a timely way.

• To work in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures and practice guidance and to remain informed on these using the Loop.

• To complete all mandatory training, including that on data security.

• To make use of staff news and other corporate and Department communications to be up to date and informed.

• To monitor implementation of packages of care and ensure support plans, including funding arrangements for any services, are thoroughly reviewed to meet needs and risks in accordance with statutory requirements and Council policy and deliver highest quality of service and best value.

• To take responsibility for consistent, accurate, clear, and timely case recording. To ensure that confidentiality is maintained, and that information is shared with the resident, service providers and other agencies (health) in accordance with the Department’s data protection and information sharing requirements.

• To be able to understand the impact of poverty, inequality and diversity on social and economic opportunities and how these relate to residents’ health and well-being as well as the functioning of their families, particularly in relation to adult safeguarding and child protection and empowering individuals who may lack capacity.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to employee well-being

Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of our service users in Richmond & Wandsworth. Your dedication and compassion will contribute to improving their quality of life and well-being.

Are you an experienced kitchen assistant? 

• Child/Adult DBS on Update Service.
• UK Passport/Right to Work (skilled worker VISA's need not apply)
• 5 Years of professional references
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Minimum Level 2), Food Temperature Controls, and have knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety Awareness.

• Assist in preparing ingredients for meals, such as washing, peeling, chopping vegetables, and measuring ingredients according to recipes and instructions from the cook or chef. Support the cook or chef in the cooking process by performing tasks such as stirring, mixing, and monitoring cooking times.
•  Help plate and serve meals to residents, ensuring portion sizes are appropriate and presentation is appealing.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen by washing dishes, cleaning counter tops, sweeping, and mopping floors. Ensure that all kitchen equipment and utensils are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
• Assist in monitoring kitchen inventory, including checking stock levels, unpacking deliveries, and storing food and supplies properly.
•  Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately, following recycling and waste disposal guidelines to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
•  Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper storage of ingredients, monitoring food temperatures, and preventing cross-contamination.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to employee well-being

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Children Looked After Team.
• Ability to commute to work (no parking on-site) and attend the office at least twice a week.
• Resilience and commitment to providing high-quality social work support.
• Enhanced DBS

• Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to determine needs and risks.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with children, families, and relevant professionals.
• Provide direct support and intervention to children and families, addressing safeguarding concerns and promoting their well-being.
• Monitor and review the progress of children and families regularly, making adjustments to plans as necessary.
• Liaise with and coordinate services from other agencies, such as schools, health professionals, and community organizations.
• Attend and contribute to meetings and reviews, including child protection conferences and case conferences.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and organizational policies.
• Advocate for the rights and best interests of children and young people, ensuring they are actively involved in decision-making processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and participate in supervision, training, and development activities to enhance professional practice.
• Keep abreast of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, and apply them effectively in practice.
• Respond promptly to crises and emergencies, providing support and protection to children and families as needed.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional conduct, promoting the values and principles of social work practice.