5 Community Service Positions jobs in Wanstead
Social Worker – Adult Services
Posted 5 days ago
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Our local government clients are recruiting a Social Worker – Adult Services to deliver high-quality and effective social work services, responding promptly to the needs of adults, carers, and their families within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments, care planning, and safeguarding (for ASYEs, this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.
Your key responsibilities will include:
To ensure customers receive the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information, and advice, and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make informed decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role.
Qualification – Essential
- GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. li>A recognised degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW.
- Social Work England registered.
- Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
- < i>Experience in carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act.
- Experience of providing information, advice and signposting, to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Experience of working in partnership with people, their careers and service providers
- Experience with using Direct Payments would also be advantageous.
- Demonstrable ability to monitor and review the impact of support plans against the agreed outcomes to ensure they are effective.
- Demonstrable ability to produce high-quality recordings, contact details, assessments, and support plans.
- Ability to prepare and present high-quality reports for use in legal cases, including the Court of Protection.
- An understanding of and commitment to actively supporting and promoting equality within the workplace and the community, and equity of access to services for residents.
- Able to make judgements of need using clinical reasoning and record these accurately.
- Able to work collaboratively with service users, carers and a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and across a variety of organisations.
- Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act /DOLS.
- Good working knowledge of the London Multi Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures and all related adults legislation, including Making Safeguarding Personal.
- Knowledge of current best practice and integration initiatives across health and care areas.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of Adults at Risk and those with long-term conditions and complex needs.
- Good understanding of the issues related to delivering assessment and support planning for individuals within a diverse community setting. li>Working knowledge of a wide range of typical IT tools, including database, Word processing, email and spreadsheet applications.
Essential Compliance Requirements
- 5 Years References
- DBS disclosure at the Enhanced level is required
- A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
Social Worker – Adult Services
Posted 1 day ago
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Description
Our local government clients are recruiting a Social Worker – Adult Services to deliver high-quality and effective social work services, responding promptly to the needs of adults, carers, and their families within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments, care planning, and safeguarding (for ASYEs, this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.
Your key responsibilities will include:
To ensure customers receive the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information, and advice, and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make informed decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role.
Qualification – Essential
- GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. li>A recognised degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW.
- Social Work England registered.
- Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
- < i>Experience in carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act.
- Experience of providing information, advice and signposting, to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Experience of working in partnership with people, their careers and service providers
- Experience with using Direct Payments would also be advantageous.
- Demonstrable ability to monitor and review the impact of support plans against the agreed outcomes to ensure they are effective.
- Demonstrable ability to produce high-quality recordings, contact details, assessments, and support plans.
- Ability to prepare and present high-quality reports for use in legal cases, including the Court of Protection.
- An understanding of and commitment to actively supporting and promoting equality within the workplace and the community, and equity of access to services for residents.
- Able to make judgements of need using clinical reasoning and record these accurately.
- Able to work collaboratively with service users, carers and a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and across a variety of organisations.
- Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act /DOLS.
- Good working knowledge of the London Multi Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures and all related adults legislation, including Making Safeguarding Personal.
- Knowledge of current best practice and integration initiatives across health and care areas.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of Adults at Risk and those with long-term conditions and complex needs.
- Good understanding of the issues related to delivering assessment and support planning for individuals within a diverse community setting. li>Working knowledge of a wide range of typical IT tools, including database, Word processing, email and spreadsheet applications.
Essential Compliance Requirements
- 5 Years References
- DBS disclosure at the Enhanced level is required
- A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
Senior Social Worker - Children's Services
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Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying needs and risks according to statutory guidelines.
- Develop, implement, and review care plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
- Provide direct social work support and intervention to children and families, building effective relationships based on trust and respect.
- Manage a complex caseload, including cases involving significant harm, chronic neglect, and children in need of protection.
- Conduct evidence-based social work practice, utilizing a range of intervention models.
- Represent the service at case conferences, court proceedings, and multi-agency meetings.
- Liaise effectively with other professionals, including health visitors, schools, police, and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Supervise and support less experienced social workers and support staff.
- Contribute to service planning, policy development, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with professional standards and data protection requirements.
- Act as a resource and advocate for children and their families.
- Participate in training and professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Social Work England (SWE) registration.
- DipSW, BA (Hons) Social Work, or equivalent qualification.
- Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care, with a proven track record of managing complex cases.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding.
- Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Experience in supervision and mentoring is essential.
- Commitment to promoting anti-discriminatory practice and equality.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Access to own transport may be beneficial for site visits.
Social Worker - Children's Social work Team
Posted 1 day ago
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Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder.
Requirements as a Social Worker include:
- SWE Registration
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Drive and have access to a car
- Post-qualified experience
- Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
- Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
- Prompt and reliable payroll system
- "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place
Interested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed)
Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
International Standard Verifier - BTEC Social and Community Work
Posted 2 days ago
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**About Pearson**
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Purpose**
The Standards Verifier plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and consistency of vocational qualifications by ensuring that assessment and internal verification practices meet national standards. This involves providing expert subject-specific support to centres, conducting sampling and verification activities, delivering clear and constructive feedback, and contributing to the ongoing development of quality assurance processes. Through regular training, collaboration with internal teams, and engagement with centres, the Standards Verifier helps uphold Pearson's commitment to high-quality, reliable assessment.
**Core Services**
When carrying out your role; please be mindful that you represent Pearson and that you should always maintain your professional integrity. Therefore, it is essential that you:
Ensure compliance with all parts of the terms and conditions and other policies.
Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, it's employees and its representatives into disrepute.
Adhere to Pearson policies and guidance related to data privacy and security of information.
Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion, in a professional manner.
Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made away of any malpractice, maladministration and/ or Safeguarding issues.
Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual's ability.
Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
You are responsible for the provision of your own IT equipment and must therefore ensure it is capable of running Pearson required software, relevant malware, appropriate anti-virus software and a suitable internet connection. As well as this we require a Personal email address attached to a secure account. (This cannot be a work email)
Collaborate and communicate in a timely manner with Pearson.
**Role Specific Services and Expectations**
In addition to Pearson's core service expectations, this role requires the following specialised responsibilities:
Stay up to date with relevant qualification specifications and, where applicable, National Occupational Standards.
Provide expert advice, guidance, and support tailored to your subject area and in line with verification requirements.
Attend and complete all mandatory training and annual standardisation activities within required timelines.
Conduct centre visits as required for qualifications involving visiting verification, following guidance from the Assessment team and subject to approval.
Adhere to Pearson's quality assurance processes and follow prescribed sampling strategies for allocated qualifications.
Review learner work and internal verification records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Ensure assessment decisions are valid, consistent, and aligned with national standards.
Provide constructive feedback and support to centres during the sampling process.
Produce comprehensive and actionable sampling reports for each centre visited.
Clearly communicate when standards are not met and outline the necessary corrective actions.
Assist centres in addressing issues, implementing improvements, and maintaining ongoing compliance.
Identify and recommend suitable learner work or assessment materials for use in future training and standardisation events.
Maintain regular communication with your Pearson supervisor and work collaboratively with internal teams.
This role requires a proactive approach to quality assurance and a commitment to maintaining Pearson's high standards across all responsibilities.
**Experience and Qualifications required:**
**Experience:**
As a representative of the company, you will be expected to have experience in, or be able to demonstrate the ability of the following:
Strong background in quality assurance and assessment practices.
Experience in verifying regulated qualifications.
Exceptional communication skills.
Proven ability to deliver and coordinate training sessions, including standardisation and other standards-focused activities.
In-depth knowledge of specifications relevant to your specialist sector, encompassing both internal.
Examples of previous leadership or support roles in essential quality assurance activities.
**Qualifications:**
Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if you have any questions on the requirements.
**Vocational Qualifications (eg. BTEC)**
A minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years and/or extensive knowledge and experience in Pearson assessment, quality and processes and national standards within the last 5 years
Relevant CPD evidence in the subject area/sector within the last 12 months
Hold a relevant qualification in the subject area/sector.
A UK recognised teaching qualification
Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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