Total 122 job vacancies by Service Care Solutions

Service Care Solutions is currently working alongside a forward-thinking local authority based in Greater Manchester. They are looking for a Senior Childcare Lawyer to join their expanding legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to work amongst legal experts and progress your career.

This role pays a competitive rate of £45-£55 an hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities as a senior childcare lawyer:

• Able to handle high caseload in childcare cases from start to completion.
• Preparing Legal documents and correspondence.
• Advocacy skills to represent the Council in contested proceedings.

About you as a senior childcare lawyer:

• Qualified with at least 3 years of experience in child care law
• Drafting Legal documents to a high-quality standard
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Hours
• Weekly Pay

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Senior Childcare Lawyer vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Our client based in Hertfordshire is currently recruiting for a Structural Engineer to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full time, permanent role offering hybrid working from their office in Hertfordshire, the ideal candidate must have 3+ years working on residential projects.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the successful technical and commercial execution of project work, including managing personnel and resources. Senior Engineers will be technically competent and be good communicators, able to develop relationships with clients and fellow professionals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertaking more complex analysis and design calculations
• Provide guidance to other engineers and technicians
• Checking work of other engineers and technicians
• Understanding and implementing business management systems
• Assistance with the preparation of fee bids
• Management of projects including invoicing
• Assisting with training and appraisal of technical staff
• Assisting with management of staff

Requirements:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or alternative equivalent practical experience
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, Member of IStructE, ICE or other relevant institution
• Knowledge of relevant discipline and applicable standards
• Proven ability in engineering design & reporting
• Commercially aware

If interested, our client is looking to move quickly and are therefore offering between £44,000 - £58,000 per annum for the role. If you would like more information, please feel free to get in touch on 01772208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Bromley Occupational Therapy Team
Location: London Borough of Bromley (Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days from home)
Hourly Rate: Up to £33 per hour
Contract Duration: Until March 31st, 2025
Start Date: Within the next 2 weeks

The Bromley Occupational Therapy Team is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team over the winter period. This role involves working within a hybrid model to provide essential Occupational Therapy assessments, interventions, and support to residents of Bromley, with a focus on maximizing client independence and facilitating safe hospital discharges. The successful candidate will conduct assessments in client homes, deliver equipment recommendations, and provide tailored advice to improve mobility, safety, and independence for Bromley residents.

• Occupational Therapy Assessments: Conduct home assessments to evaluate clients' needs, recommend equipment, and plan for minor adaptations that maximize independence and safety.
• Moving and Handling Assessments: Evaluate clients' handling needs, identify suitable equipment, and work towards reducing care requirements where possible.
• Discharge to Assess (D2A) Support: Collaborate with the D2A OT to streamline hospital discharges, assessing needs, and ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home.
• Adaptation Planning: Assess and plan for major adaptations, liaising with contractors, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders to meet client requirements.
• Triage and Suitability Assessment: Support the team in triaging referrals and identifying appropriate services, including OT, reablement, and other suitable pathways for client support.

• Professional Registration: Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience: Substantial post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist, ideally with experience in community-based assessments, reablement, and hospital discharge support.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in conducting comprehensive moving and handling assessments and recommending equipment for independence enhancement.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed assessment reports and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility and Hybrid Working: Ability to work in a hybrid environment, completing community visits as required and adhering to the office-based schedule.

• Experience within a local authority OT team or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of the needs related to discharge planning and complex home adaptations.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development within the field of Occupational Therapy.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 days from home).
• Expenses: Mileage claims are available for travel from the primary office to client visits (excludes travel from home to office).

Senior Family Support Worker

Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Senior Family Support Worker in Redbridge.

The Senior Family Support Worker will be integral to managing of the Children with Disabilities Project.

Main Responsibilities

As a Senior Family Support Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Undertake and monitor reviews of children with disabilities, that will minimize the effects of their disability and facilitate them remaining within their own family unit.
• Identify child protection issues and refer these to Senior Practitioners or Team Manager.
• Complete Transition Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and Care and Support Plans of young people.
• To develop a strong network of links between Health, Education, Connexions, Adult and Children's Social Services.
• Complete Continuing Health Care Checklist for appropriate young people.

Requirements:

• Full enhance DBS
• Experience of parenting courses either through group or one to one sessions

Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

• A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
• Excellent rates of pay
• Payroll services twice a week

If you are interested in the Senior Family Support Worker role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!

My client, an established and leading manufacturer of components and assemblies for aerospace, petrochemical and general industrial markets, are currently looking to recruit a Senior Proposals Engineer to join their Commercial / Sales Team. We would also be interested in speaking to individuals with experience within an Engineering Purchasing environment looking to move into a more Sales / Proposals based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare estimates from client's enquiry packages for review and pricing by the Proposals Manager.
• Review client specifications.
• Prepare quotations.
• Liaise with manufacturing departments in the process of preparing bid documents.
• Liaise between departments and suppliers.
• Prepare responses to post bid correspondence.
• Prepare documents for subsequent PO handover to Contracts Department.
• Review and analyse client requests for proposals (RFPs) and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, project management, and other internal teams to gather necessary information for proposal development.
• Develop detailed and accurate technical and commercial proposals, including scope of work, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry standards in all proposals.
• Prepare and present proposal documents and presentations to clients, as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and technical advancements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain necessary quotations and technical data.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for proposal submissions.
• Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Support post-submission activities, including client clarifications, negotiations, and contract finalisations.
• Review Proposals from Proposals Engineers to ensure it conforms with the requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior proposal engineers and other team members.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture within the proposals team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working in estimating and/or sales, ideally within an industrial engineering and/or manufacturing sector
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Have a good understanding of Welds, Fabrication and Stainless Alloys
• Previous fabrication / welding experience would be highly desirable
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of business, both internally and externally

Our engineering specialist client based in Merseyside is currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team.

This is a full time, permanent role based in Liverpool, offering between £45,000 - £55,000 for the right person.

The purpose of the role is to manage projects and to deal with all technical and construction issues relating to the Mechanical installation. You would also be required to attend monthly design meetings, assess contractor valuations, carry out site inspections, witness test installations and issue snagging reports.

You will have the ability to take a project from conception through to completion using prepared client brief documents as well as the ability to produce proposal documents. You should be able to convert this information into a working set of Mechanical drawings and Mechanical specifications both for tender and construction.

Candidates will be expected to:

• Have up to 8 years experience within an M&E Consulting environment.
• Be HNC or degree qualified. Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Have working knowledge of Autocad/Revit and IES.
• Lead schemes from inception through to completion and work to deadlines.
• Be capable of producing high quality Mechanical Services Design.
• Be a strong team player, who takes pride in their work and wants to progress their career.
• Help with the development of younger members of staff.

You must be competent and experienced in designing the following systems:

• Heating installations.
• Air Conditioning.
• Mechanical Ventilation.
• VRV/VRF Installations.
• Water Services.
• Soils & Wastes.

If interested or require further information please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@Servicecare.org.uk

Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Leeds
Pay Rate: £750 per day (Inside IR35)

Company: Service Care Solutions
Contact: Lewis Ashcroft - Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk

Overview:
Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support the Digital Working Age Services team, particularly focusing on Universal Credit-one of the UK's most critical Government services. This is an opportunity to directly influence the core systems supporting millions in society. You will be a hands-on engineer and technical leader, responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and evolving new and existing services and infrastructure.

Role and Responsibilities:
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will:

• Work within a multi-functional agile delivery team, leading engineers and driving innovative solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated solutions to support quality, consistency, and reliability of critical services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality systems for agents and claimants.
• Provide technical expertise, mentoring and coaching other DevOps engineers.

Key Technical Skills:

• Proven experience in a DevOps environment, including Continuous Integration & Deployment.
• Strong Unix/Linux platform experience (preferably RHEL/CentOS) and proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Go).
• Expertise in cloud-based platforms, especially AWS.
• CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance (GitLab CI, Jenkins preferred).
• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Packer, CloudFormation, Cloud-Init).

In addition, expertise in at least two or more of the following areas is required:

• Data Persistence: MongoDB/Atlas
• Messaging/Events Platforms: Kafka
• Observability Tooling: Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk
• Container Hosting Platforms: ECS/Fargate, Kubernetes
• Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager
• Identity Management: Entra ID, Keycloak
• Security: Cloud Security, CIS Benchmarks, DAST/SAST

Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will be adaptable, quality-driven, and strategically minded, with a passion for innovation and high standards in their work. A positive attitude, resilience under pressure, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

On-Call Requirement:
Due to the critical nature of these services, this role includes participation in a 24/7 on-call support rota.

Application:
If you're ready to take on a challenging role that directly impacts public services and improves the future for millions, please reach out to Lewis Ashcroft at Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk to discuss this opportunity further.

my client is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. This exciting opportunity is based on Hinkley Point C with a well established company . This multifaceted role offers ample room for personal development for the ideal candidate. We seek a talented professional who can elevate their career alongside our expanding project's success as we grow.

The main part of your job will be:

• Managing change through CEMAR, ensuring adherence to contractual timescales.
• Ensure timely production of Monthly Applications for Payment in accordance with the conditions of the contract.
• Provide commercial advice to the site team and management on all contractual issues.
• Oversee supply chain management by drafting and issuing NEC3 subcontracts, ensuring clear communication of contractual obligations and terms.
• Prepare internal contract valuations, ensuring accurate assessments of project costs and progress.
• Prepare monthly cost and value reports and present findings to senior management.
• Foster effective communication with project managers, the managing QS and associated engineering disciplines.
• Compile forecasts and attend forecast meetings, contributing to data-driven decision-making and proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Support Contracts Managers and operational teams by offering sound commercial advice on projects, leveraging industry expertise and best practices.
• Mentor junior members of the commercial team, facilitating their professional growth and knowledge transfer, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Manage projects to maximise opportunities and minimise risk

To be successful, you'll need:

• To possess an excellent understanding of NEC forms of contracts.
• A relevant, degree level qualification
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and office packages
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from £10k to £10m
• Excellent commercial awareness
• Be driven and self-motivated
• Experience in producing internal and external reports
• Nuclear, M&E or civils background - desirable
• Experience working under TSC contracts - desirable
• Relevant professional qualification (RICS/CICES) - desirable

• we want to hear from you! Please contact Jorden for more information or send your CV to the email address provided.
  
  jorden.thompson@servicecare.org.uk

Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Senior Practitioner within the Children's Services team.

+ £6,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service

Assist the Team Manager in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.

Model best practice, sharing learning, and offering a safe reflective space for less experienced practitioners in your team to develop.

Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.

Comply and support others to comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

Maintain personal and professional training and development as part of your commitment to continuous professional development, utilising supervision and your annual personal development review plan, to support your growth and development as a practitioner and leader.

As a Senior Practitioner you will be in a leadership role within the team whereby you may be required to deputise for the team manager, supervise staff, lead in an area of specialism and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard. Your casework will consist of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.
• Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.
• Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
• Supervise staff within your team including student social workers, newly qualified social workers, family support workers and/or personal advisors. The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
• Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources. Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children's Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.

WORKING STYLE

The work style for this role has been assessed as 'Hybrid'. This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations. There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.

If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Job Title: Senior ICT Support Officer
Salary: £16.26 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £18.70 P/H LTD Umbrella
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Staffordshire, ST16
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | 09:00am - 17:30pm | Some flexibility required

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Senior ICT Support Officer to join our client's ICT Applications Management team. This role is essential in providing 2nd and 3rd line ICT support across multiple domains, ensuring our digital applications are highly available, secure, and meet business needs in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advanced Technical Support: Provide 2nd and 3rd line support to maintain end-user computing, network technologies, database administration, and ICT applications.
• Continuous Improvement: Assist in developing and improving ICT solutions and operational procedures to align with the ICT Strategy.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with internal ICT project teams and virtual task groups to enhance ICT services.
• Service Monitoring: Monitor applications and communicate service changes, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Supplier Liaison: Work with suppliers and third parties to achieve service levels and resolve issues quickly.
• Technical Change Management: Oversee technical changes, such as M365 feature adoption, to boost investment maximization and customer satisfaction.
• Platform Customization: Configure applications and collaboration platforms for bespoke customer requirements while maintaining security standards.
• Disaster Recovery: Contribute to disaster recovery planning, ensuring the client can recover from catastrophic ICT events.
• Documentation and Asset Management: Maintain detailed records of ICT inventories, asset registers, and configurations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Technical Skills: Proven skills in M365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Suite) and extensive experience in technical support environments (Network & Security, Database Administration, Application Management).
• Infrastructure Knowledge: Strong understanding of ICT architecture, networks, and disaster recovery/security processes.
• Problem Solving and Automation: Ability to identify operational issues and configure automation tools.
• Customer Management: Demonstrated skills in customer care and relationship management

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk

Senior Payroll Officer
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (3-month initial)
Rate: £20-25 per hour (37hr week)
Start Date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Senior Payroll Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The Senior Payroll Officer will assist and lead in some instances in end to end processes of the Council's payroll operations, ensuring that each stage of the payroll process is carried out efficiently, whilst complying with statutory regulations and council's policy.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll compliance officer in running the payroll - ensuring the delivery of a high quality, responsive and efficient payroll service.
• Reconcile all payroll payments to the general ledger and suggest adjustments to control accounts as appropriate - calculate and verify all statutory payment calculations and identify system anomalies in calculations and reporting where necessary.
• To support and test upgrades, system developments and statutory changes including user acceptance testing and ensuring user training requirements are met.
• To ensure system background data and system set up is maintained in line with the Council's requirements and to provide consultation to key stake holders on all payroll systems.
• To undertake quality assurance checks and identify service issues arising from analysis of the causes of self service payroll entry errors, complaints and working practices and develop proposals and plans for addressing and improving these.

Candidate Criteria

• Substantial experience in using complex computerised payroll systems in a large organisation
• Experienced in Local Government payroll at a similar level position
• Experience and knowledge of pensions administration in Local Government
• Great communication skills and ability to work professionally and adapt to any team fit.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Service Care Solutions are currently working with a client to fill a position for a Senior Nurse.

Our client offers private Drug and Alcohol Recovery services to those struggling with addiction. They have a large purpose built Detox centre which offers services to clients on a private basis and are currently looking for a Senior Nurse to join the team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities of the Nurse

• To work closely with assessment/admissions team regarding suitability of individuals for treatment
• Supporting the Head of Clinical Care (HoD) in operationalising the Clinical Team Strategic Plan.
• Deputise in the absence of the HoD.
• The senior nurse will be responsible for the induction training of new nurses and clinical wellbeing team ensuring all standard operating procedures are trained through and understood, all requisite training has been received and all competencies are signed off
• The senior nurse will be responsible for working with the Head of Clinical Care to define and refine processes and systems, training them through to the team ensuring coherent and consistent delivery of clinical care
• To support the guests and complete risk assessments and care plans in a person-centred approach.
• Deliver care within equality, diversity, and a dignified manner.
• To ensure any possible safeguarding concerns are documented and to liaise with the head nurse and registered manager with these details.
• To ensure that the recovery philosophy of abstinence remains an agreed goal of treatment.
• To create a therapeutic environment where healing can occur.
• To implement risk assessments and care plans to meet guests needs
• Observe/respond to guest behaviours, which may include relapse, self harm, or possible medical emergency

Requirements of the Nurse

• Experience in managing well being guides and allocating clinical tasks.
• Minimally 5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• A compassionate leader with experience in a management role (equivalent band 6 or above), ideally within a variety of clinical settings
• Experience in writing and managing care plans
• Experience of working in and contributing to a growing business
• Ideally, some understanding of the addiction treatment sector, however not essential

Senior Procurement Systems Analyst

Location: West Sussex

Contract: Temporary (5 month initial)

Rate: £400 Per Day Umbrella (PAYE Inc. £352.07, PAYE Exc. £314.15)

Start date: ASAP

*Hybrid Working - 1 day a week in office*

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the West Sussex area for a Senior Procurement Systems Analyst. This key role involves developing and executing a system strategy for the Oracle Fusion ERP implementation while overseeing the Atamis procurement system configuration to meet regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement functions, support system compliance, and ensure effective adoption of new tools through tailored user training. Additionally, the Analyst will lead the Business Processes and Systems Working Group, acting as a liaison for stakeholders to facilitate digital transformation within procurement. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive efficiency and ensure compliance in a regulated public sector environment.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive system strategy to support the Oracle Fusion ERP system, focusing on procurement processes across the council, including NHS England's Provider Selection Regime and Procurement Reforms to PCR 2015.
• Take lead accountability for configuring and supporting Atamis procurement systems, ensuring all functions meet council requirements.
• Support end-to-end procurement processes in line with UK procurement practices, addressing system diagnostics, solutions, and enhancements to maximize user capabilities.
• Develop and deliver user training, create training materials, and communicate system updates, release notes, and compliance requirements to ensure successful system adoption and compliance.
• Manage and lead the Business Processes and Systems Working Group, oversee user licensing and profiles, and provide essential support for procurement systems, including a dedicated helpdesk for user queries.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement IT systems, including design, development, configuration, analysis, and reporting, especially within a regulated, public sector environment.
• Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels, both internally and externally, ensuring digital and compliance outcomes align with organisational goals.
• Ability to conduct in-depth analysis of current systems, identify gaps, and recommend improvements for procurement processes and compliance support.
• Degree in a relevant field (business, IT, or mathematics) with certification or willingness to pursue certification in Procurement Reforms or the GCC Contract Management Programme. Progress toward MCIPS is desirable.
• Practical experience with UK procurement practices, including knowledge of CLM systems, Source to Contract, Purchase to Pay processes, and familiarity with Crown Commercial Services and other Local Authority frameworks.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Bromley Council are recruiting for a Permanent Senior Practitioner to join their Court Team (within Safeguarding & Care Planning)

+ £2,000 Golden Hello, £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance and lease car.

Hours: Full Time (36 hours)

Contract Type: Permanent

Bromley Council are seeking highly talented and ambitious registered Senior Practitioners to join them on their journey to excellence.

About the Role:

The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service works in partnership with other agencies such as Police, Health and Education, and aims to ensure children grow up with the best life chances and receive safe and consistent care.

Our values and behaviours have a key part to play in how staff carry out the work of the Council and how we engage and build working relationships with key partner agencies.

This framework outlines the desired behaviours that align with our established values, to help create a workforce that are able to deliver services that are seen as 'excellent' in the eyes of local people.

The Court Team is a specialist team within the Safeguarding Service. The focus of the work is with children at significant risk of harm where intervention of the court is necessary to protect them. Many of these children become looked after by the Local Authority in the interim and subsequently may not be able to return to their parents. They may be permanently cared for elsewhere by living with either extended family, long term foster care or adoption under a Court Order.

The Court Team consists of a Team Manager and 6 Senior Practitioners.

This team works in partnership with the Bromley Children's Legal Team to ensure that children's cases that are presented to court are well prepared and timely.

The position requires recent court experience and the ideal candidate would be keen to join a team that specialises in court work within a safeguarding team.

The successful candidate must:

• Be very well organised, have the ability to communicate effectively and articulate evidence in care proceedings.
• Write reports to a high standard, that are concise, evidence based for court and adoption panel (i.e Child Permanency and Adoption Placement Reports)
• Meet court timelines for submission of statements, care plans, and to effectively parallel plan for children considering all relevant options to secure permanent care at the earliest opportunity for the child.
• Undertake assessments (i.e parenting and together and apart assessments), plan appropriate intervention and work creatively with children and families who are in court proceedings
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding thresholds and ability to assess and analysis risks, including good knowledge of child development and attachment theories and permanency needs of children of all ages

Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:

• Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
• Merited pay scheme
• 30 days Annual Leave
• The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent training and career development pathway
• Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
• The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
• Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area

If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

AMHP Senior Social Worker

Permanent, Full Time

£45,217 to £54,395 per annum

Location: Affiliated with North/Mid AMHP Hub and Essex wide as required.

This role involves working a condensed week (37 hours per week across 4 weekdays). The successful postholder will be expected to be office based from either the Colchester or Basildon office.

Exciting opportunities have arisen to join Essex County Council's (ECC) fast paced, dynamic and supportive dedicated Approved Mental Health Service (AMHP) Service.

Operating within ECC as a hub and spoke model, the AMHP Service is transforming, and posts have become available as we expand the core aspect of the daytime service. The transformation of the service is from one centralised AMHP 'hub' to two.

The Service takes referral 9-5 Monday to Friday and is supported by the Essex Emergency Duty Service outside of these times.

The Role

The Approved Mental Health Professional Service has a unique position in ensuring compliance with the statutory functions imposed upon the Local Authority by the Mental Health Act. The service will be responsible for delivering the AMHP rota. The service will undertake statutory assessments, triaging initial enquiries in line with statutory duties.

As a Senior Social Worker you will be passionate and experienced in demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations often in pressurised environments. You will be able to manage workloads and support colleagues with complex cases, with an ability to mitigate high levels of risk. You will work collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory/voluntary agencies ensuring a joined-up approach.

You will have significant experience of social work, modelling good practice, triaging mental health act referrals, prioritising responses, giving direction to others and providing expert advice and guidance.

please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964