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We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Children's Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team in Swindon. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families in need.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

Undertaking assessments and creating care plans for children and families Providing direct support and intervention to families in crisis Working collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children Participating in case conferences and court proceedings as required

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

Qualified Social Worker with a relevant degree and HCPC registration Demonstrated experience working within a Children's Social Work setting Strong assessment and case management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Additional requirements for this role include a valid driver's license, as travel within the Swindon area may be necessary. In return, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding Children's Social Worker position in our Family Safeguarding Team in Swindon.

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We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker to join our CWD Team in Swindon. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality social work services to children with disabilities and their families.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

Undertaking assessments of children and families to identify their needs and develop care plans Working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure coordinated support for children with disabilities Providing direct intervention and support to children and families to promote their well-being and safeguarding Participating in case conferences, reviews, and court proceedings as required Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and interventions

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England Demonstrated experience in working with children and families, particularly those with disabilities Strong assessment and analytical skills with the ability to make evidence-based decisions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, families, and colleagues Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and challenging environment

In addition to the above requirements, candidates with experience in statutory social work and knowledge of relevant legislation and policies will be highly regarded. This position offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment to help you excel in your role.

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Qualified Social Worker | Children with Disabilities Team | Swindon Borough Council

We are currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a statutory Children with Disabilities TeamHybrid working£40.80 per hours£100 accommodation allowanceOffice base: SwindonYou must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be consideredIf you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, or you would like to register with Caritas for work, please call Anton Mostert on 07824534126 or email [email protected]

The Role:

Swindon Borough Council now have an opportunity for an Experienced Social Worker & an Advanced Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team. In the Disabled Children's Team, we are working to ensure disabled children in Swindon are appropriately safeguarded and supported to achieve their full potential, we use current research and innovative practice to ensure we achieve these goals.

The Disabled Children's safeguarding and support team is co-located at the Saltway Centre with multi agency partners. This means that we are able to provide a holistic service to disabled children, young people and their families. In Swindon we recognise that Disabled Children are more likely to be abused than their non-disabled peers, and have created a bespoke service comprised of highly motivated and specialist social workers with experience in both safeguarding and disability.

Please note that candidates living 50+ miles from Swindon are entitled to claim a flat rate of £100 per week to use towards either accommodation or mileage.

To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.

*Please note this vacancy is subject to the Pledge Agreement which stipulates:

4 weeks' notice period may be required under DFE guidelines.Agency workers must have complete 2 years post AYSE (3 years PQ total), before they can be considered for agency roles under the DFE guidelines.

Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis.If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!

Reasons to register with Caritas:-

Honest & Supportive Career ConsultantAdditional Dedicated Payroll Consultant

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our mental health team in Swindon. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing support and intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Conducting assessments to determine the needs of service users Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with the service user and multidisciplinary team Providing therapeutic interventions and support to promote mental well-being Advocating for service users to ensure their rights and needs are met Participating in case conferences and reviews to monitor progress and adjust support as needed

Essential qualifications and skills:

Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England Experience working in a mental health setting and knowledge of relevant legislation Strong assessment and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to promoting social justice

Additional requirements or benefits:

Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for home visits Opportunities for professional development and training Competitive salary and benefits package A supportive work environment that values work-life balance

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with mental health needs and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding Social Worker position in Swindon. Join our team and help us empower individuals to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

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We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Adult Social Worker to join our Mental Health Team in Swindon. As a vital member of the team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality support and intervention to adults with mental health needs, ensuring their well-being and promoting independence.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Assessing the needs of individuals with mental health issues and developing care plans Providing practical and emotional support to service users and their families Collaborating with healthcare professionals and external agencies to coordinate holistic care Advocating for the rights and interests of vulnerable adults Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and reports

Essential qualifications and skills:

Qualified Social Worker with a relevant degree and HCPC registration Demonstrated experience working with adults with mental health issues Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in adult social work

In addition to the above requirements, the ideal candidate will have a compassionate and empathetic approach to their work, with a commitment to promoting social inclusion and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. This role offers opportunities for professional development and training, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of adults with mental health needs and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position in our Adult Social Work - Mental Health Team in Swindon.

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced AMHP to fulfil the role of AMHP Lead with responsibility for routine and urgent work subject to the Mental Health Act (1983), as amended 2007. You will provide operational leadership and triage support for the service and working closely with the Head of Service Integrated Pathways to ensure the AMHP service delivers its statutory obligations. You will be leading on professional support and development of others, including the provision of supervision and overseeing legal compliance of the AMHPs. As AMHP Lead you will be responsible for a managerial and senior clinical duties including providing advice and consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues and partaking in Mental Health Act assessments

You must be qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with evidence of your practice to support Approval (warranting). You must have an enhanced level knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), the Codes of Practice 2018, the Human Rights Act 1998 and other relevant legislation, such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and The Care Act 2014.

You will be required to demonstrate skills in the ability to assess manage and work in situations which may involve risk and by extension using initiative to address safeguarding issues. You will have excellent communication and Leadership skills and you must demonstrate a track record for working collaboratively with individuals, families, and multi-disciplinary professionals.

Swindon Daytime AMHP service is a small but supportive workforce, passionate about our community, with all members of the team having years of experience working with functional and organic illness within Mental Health teams locally and neighbouring Local Authorities. The Service operates between the hours of 9am and 5pm, with some flexibility outside of these hours required on some occasions. The service benefits from co-location with Mental Health NHS Trust partners at Sandalwood Court, Swindon which will form your main base, although hybrid working is supported. You must have the ability to respond to referrals from a wide variety of areas, including a dedicated 'Place of Safety' located within the neighbouring County (for s.136 and s.135(1) work).

We have excellent working relationships with our Mental Health Partners, local General Hospital, CAMHs and Police Colleagues, amongst others. As such, there is an expectation of collaborative working with all agencies including our Social Care colleagues in Swindon and neighbouring Local Authorities, in the best interests of the diverse Community we seek to serve.

The AMHP Service focuses strongly on quality of s.13(1) 'triage', with emphasis on promoting the rights of vulnerable individuals, advocating for the independence and empowerment of people to make choices where they can. To this end, we encourage and assist our partners with exploring least restrictive options, utilising our knowledge of evidence-based research and balancing this with sound risk management. In turn, the AMHP Service provides excellent collegiate support, including daily AMHP briefings at start and end of the day, when possible depending on the demands of the day.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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