Social Work Senior Practitioner

3 weeks ago

North East Glasgow, United Kingdom Barnardos Full time

Barnardo's are recruitingSenior Practitioner (Project Worker 3)to be involved in the delivery of our Residential Service, Linksfield to support children and young people in a therapeutic and trauma enhanced approach in a residential child care setting.

We are looking for an committed practitioner with experience of working with young people and their families preferably within the context of care experienced. They should be passionate about improving outcomes for young people who are accommodated through child-centred therapeutic approach underpinned by Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy principals.

At Barnardo's we believe every child has the right to a fulfilling life, to realise their potential and to have a positive future. Working in partnerships, we focus on building stronger families and improving family bonds.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's?values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our?People & Culture?Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

  • Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
  • The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
  • A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
  • Service related sick pay from day 1
  • Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
  • Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
  • Cycle2work scheme
  • Interest free season ticket loans
  • Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
  • 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
  • Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
  • Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
  • Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

JBRP1_UKTJ

  • Senior Social Work Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    East Lothian, United Kingdom East Lothian Council Full time

    Vacancy Information We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Child Protection Team. The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of Child Protection processes, excellent communication and report writing skills, and a comprehensive knowledge of Children and Families social work legislation.Key...

  • Locum Adult Social Work Senior Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    North East, Glasgow, United Kingdom Barnardos Full time

    Barnardo's are recruitingSenior Practitioner (Project Worker 3)to be involved in the delivery of our Residential Service, Linksfield to support children and young people in a therapeutic and trauma enhanced approach in a residential child care setting. We are looking for an committed practitioner with experience of working with young people and their...

  • Returning to Social Work Practitioner

    1 day ago

    East Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time

    Rekindle Your Passion for Social WorkDo you aspire to restart your social work career, focusing on family care and support? Our team at Hampshire County Council invites you to consider a role as a Family Practitioner, where you can grow your expertise and gain valuable experience.This temporary position allows you to work alongside experienced social...

  • Family Practitioner

    1 month ago

    East Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time

    Family Practitioner RoleJob Summary: We are seeking a qualified social worker to join our team as a Family Practitioner, providing support to families and children in need.Key Responsibilities:Work with families and children to identify and address their needsDevelop and implement care plans to support family well-beingCollaborate with other professionals to...

  • Senior Residential Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership Full time

    Job Title: Senior Residential PractitionerJob Summary: We are seeking a Senior Residential Practitioner to support the House Manager in the supervision of others in developing and maintaining the delivery of high quality residential services.Key Responsibilities:Provide effective leadership that nurtures a caring culture within which our children and young...

  • Senior Social Work Manager

    1 month ago

    East Liverpool, Ohio, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full time

    Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Manager for the Children's Locality Team, with a primary focus on CLA, CP/CWD, and Care Leavers. This critical role is designed to enhance social work practice and uphold practice standards within Knowsley's Children's Social Care.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Development: Guide and...

  • Senior Social Work Professional

    5 days ago

    North East, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

    Job Overview:Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is a 4.9/5 rated recruitment agency offering a rewarding locum opportunity as an experienced Consultant Social Worker in Durham's Families First service.About the Role:This full-time, 3-month assignment offers a pay rate of £37 per hour, providing an excellent chance for professionals to gain valuable experience in...

  • Social Work Support Specialist

    1 day ago

    East Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time

    Job Opportunity: Supporting Your Return to Social WorkWe are seeking a dedicated individual to join our social work team as a Family Practitioner, providing an opportunity to gain experience and register with Social Work England.This role is designed for individuals who have taken a break from social work and wish to re-register. Our tailored support will...

  • Senior Social Work Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom NHS Highland Full time

    NHS Highland Lochaber Adult Social Work Team is seeking a highly experienced Social Work Leader to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior social worker to take on a leadership role in a busy adult social work service.The Lochaber Adult Social Work Service provides a generic adult social work service to adults with complex needs,...

  • Social Work Specialist

    4 days ago

    North East, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Ltd Full time

    Job DescriptionAt Triumph Consultants Ltd, we are seeking a highly skilled Social Work Specialist to join our team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to utilize their expertise in child and family social work.The ideal candidate will have significant post-qualifying experience and continuous professional development in...

  • Social Work Manager

    5 days ago

    East Liverpool, Ohio, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewA challenging opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Social Work Manager to join Entrust Social Care Ltd. As a seasoned professional with a strong background in child protection and care management, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of vulnerable children and young people, as well as developing and implementing effective care...

  • Social Work Leader

    3 weeks ago

    North East, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Supervising Social WorkerSanctuary Personnel Ltd is seeking a skilled Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering Team in Wallington, London.The successful candidate will manage a caseload of foster carers, supervise foster carers and mentors, and undertake assessments of prospective and existing foster carers.Key Responsibilities:Manage a...

  • Senior Social Work Manager

    1 month ago

    East Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time

    Senior Social Work ManagerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Work Manager to join our team at Hampshire County Council. As a Senior Social Work Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Social Workers and Family Support Workers in delivering a high-quality social work service to children and their...

  • Community Healthcare Support Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    North East, Glasgow, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time

    Make a positive difference in someone's life, by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our services across Perth, and help support the people who need it most in our communities! We are recruiting for Bank Staff to join out teams! No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning...

  • Social Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    North East, Glasgow, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Social Care Assistant to join our team at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland. As a Social Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily lives, helping them to maintain their independence and well-being.The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering exceptional...

  • Bank Support Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    North East, Glasgow, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time

    Make a positive difference in someone's life, by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our services in Angus and Forfar, and help support the people who need it most in our communities. No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting....

  • Support Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    North East, Glasgow, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time

    Make a positive difference in someone's life, by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our services in Angus, and help support the people who need it most in our communities! No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This...

  • Support Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    North East, Glasgow, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen, for you to join a small dedicated staff team that supports a young woman to fulfil her potential in her home in Blairgowrie.No previous experience in care is required, as we provide full in-house training to all new staff members.At times, you may need to manage challenging behaviour but despite this there is lots of fun...

  • Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

    7 days ago

    East Liverpool, Ohio, United Kingdom We Do Social Work Full time

    We Do Social Work is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team in Liverpool.This role is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Registered Social Worker with experience in Team Management and/or QA/Practice Improvement to make a positive impact on our children's social care services.The ideal candidate...

  • Support Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    North East, Glasgow, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time

    Female Support Worker Levenmouth area incuding Glenrothes and Leven Must hold a full clean UK Licence Make a positive difference in someone's life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our East Fife services and help support the people who need it most in our communities! No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with...