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• South Wales, 45 minutes from Cardiff, on the “Gower” which is the most beautiful coastline of Wales. Excellent location for outdoors activities – directly on the coast with sandy beaches!

You must:

• Have a qualification in Social work

• Have some experience in a similar environment

• Have a high level of English and lots of enthusiasm

• Have a driving license and the willingness to drive in the UK

• You must be registered with the CCW (Care Council for Wales) before starting the job – Check http://www.ccwales.org.uk/ for more information.

Next Step:

Please email Lyndsay Rodgerson on lyndsay@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk to request further information on how to apply.

Please quote vacancy Refrence: VR_616.

Kent has an excellent reputation for training and development

Duty/Assessment - The job is to assess children who are at risk of harm or being neglected. You will be undertaking individual assessments of need, initial assessments and recommend and develop appropriate targeted interventions that meet the needs of children, young people and their families.

Looked After Children - The job is to assess the quality of care, gain feedback from the child in care, respond to feedback appropriately, create care plans, work with parents and arrange rehabilitation where possible, collaborate with health and education agencies and give support to carers such as foster parents. Please note that Kent is a very diverse county ranging from quite rural areas like Tonbridge Wells to areas that are very similar and close to London like Gravesham and Dartford.

Requirements:

• GSCC registration and Social Work/Social Pedagogy qualification • Some work experience after qualifying would be an advantage • Ability to work with schools, police, courts • Good English • Good communication skills • Driving license

Please quote vacancy reference VR/00598

Description: At present there are five residents - all boys, all teenagers with a history of inappropriate sexual behaviour. Ongoing assessment of the children’s development is part of your duties, and you will be working in a multi-agency service. You will be supporting these teenagers to fully reach their potential, increase their self confidence, teach them everyday life skills and develop into happy, healthy and responsible young adults who contribute towards the community. Also, part of the job will be to promote and communicate the idea of (social) pedagogy to your British colleagues as well as the local community.

Vacancy reference: VR/00610

The Role: Working with close supervision and support, you will undertake statutory interventions to enable children and young people to live in family and community environments. As a social work professional, you will be well organised and self confident with the ability to undertake assessments and engage in constructing and monitoring plans.

Requirements: Minimum 1 year relevant experience (can include internships) Able to register with GSCC Good English - spoken and written Good communication skills EU driving license

Location: Bedford – North of London (approximately just over an hour drive) and close to Milton Keynes. Population 79,190 Bedford Borough is a vibrant area to live in with an abundance of leisure opportunities for residents and visitors. http://www.bedford.towntalk.co.uk/

Please quote reference number: VR/611 CSW

Description: This employer provides education and support services to people with Aspergers Syndrome and Autism. Visit the employer`s website for more information: http://www.ne-as.org.uk/autism.aspx

There are 10 children’s homes as well as a school for 80 children (40 of which are in the residential care of this employer).

Region:Sunderland – North East England, 280,300 population. Close to Newcastle.

Sunderland is a city with a difference. Coupled with its enviable seaside location is a relaxed, laid back pace of life. As well as it’s coastal charm, Sunderland has the vibrancy and buzz you’d expect from a city. With an exciting shopping centre, a host of visitor attractions, no shortage of bars and restaurants, and a host of award-winning events taking place in the city across the year.

http://www.visitsunderland.com/ http://www.sunderland.com/ToVisit.aspx

Qualification: Social Pedagogy or Pedagogy

Requirements: Good English language skills; Good communicator; Understanding of disabilities, specifically Autism; Understanding of Person Centred Approach; Willingness to do care work; Willingness to commit for 2 years; Good team-working skills; Good independent working; Driving license; Willingness to work flexible hours (including late shifts & weekends)

Next step: Send a good CV and supporting letter to Sandra Daruwala at interviews@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk or call +44 208 676 5615 TODAY for more information!

Please quote to jobnumber VR/00549

Location: Salisbury. 24 miles from Southampton, 39.3 miles from Bath, 27.4 miles from Bournemouth & 91.5 miles from Central London. Population 45,000. http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/home http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/about-the-area/medieval-city http://www.vrsalisbury.co.uk/

Qualification: Social Work, Social Pedagogy or Pedagogy

The Role: You will be in the role of Residential Childcare Worker in a home (Orchard House) that offers long-term and short-term placements for young people aged 11 – 18 years with complex needs and behaviours. Orchard House is situated on the northern outskirts of Salisbury in a semi-rural location. It is a listed building, built in the 1800’s with a 1960’s extension. The building has recently been refurbished to an excellent standard including on suites in all rooms (resident and staff). The house has a large garden and playing field which backs onto water meadows. Orchard House is approx twenty minutes walk from the City centre and five minutes from the city’s main leisure centre which incorporates a swimming pool, fitness centre and gymnasium.

Requirements: • Good English language skills • Understanding of Person Centred Approach • Knowledge and experience of challenging behaviours • Good team-working skills • Good independent working • Driving license • Willingness to work flexible hours (including late shifts & weekends)

Next step: Contact Sandra Daruwala on +44 208 676 5615 or at interviews@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk TODAY for more information!

Please quote vacancy reference VR/00613.

Description: You will be committed to working to meet the needs of children, i.e. be able to manage complex child protection cases, work closely with schools, police and the courts, achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people, maintain accurate records, prepare and present reports, give evidence and written assessments for legal proceedings and have excellent English skills.

We (Jacaranda) have already placed candidates at this council who have been very successful and happy there. This employer offers you the opportunity to work in a supportive and well managed service that constantly improves.

Please quote reference number VR/00394

We are looking for Consultant Social workers with experience in government Child Protection work.

Requirements: • Qualification in Social Pedagogy / Social Work • Excellent level of written & spoken English and good report writing skills (court reports) • Experience in Child Protection work, particularly assessments and interventions • Knowledge of UK childcare legislation and ability to work with the law • Ability to develop and manage Child Protection Care Plans • Ability to work closely with other agencies / doctors etc. to achieve desired outcomes. • Knowledge and understanding of systemic interventions and methodologies • A driving license and the willingness to drive in the UK • Minimum 2 year commitment • GSCC registration essential – see www.gscc.org.uk! • ENTHUSIASM and resilience

Please quote reference number: VR/521 CSW

Qualification: • Social pedagogy/Social Work • Pedagogy • Educating • Psychology • Criminology • or anything relevant

GSCC registration is NOT necessary!

Description: This is a secure unit offering care, guidance, control and support to young female residents (aged 10 – 17, majority are 14 or 15). Girls and young women, often with very low self-esteem, present with challenging behaviour and often tendencies to seriously self-harm. Most have been neglected and/or physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused. You will be expected to contribute to a warm, accepting and stimulating environment and work towards the total care of each individual, to ensure the emotional, social, health, educational and physical needs are met. You be able to physically intervene if necessary with aggressive clients (full training given). You will manage challenging behaviours safely in a way that protects and maintains the rights of the clients. You will assess need, plan and implement individual programmes of work which contribute to care plans. You will work efficiently and reliably with those who have parental responsibility and other agencies including: parents, Education, Police, Courts and Health. Experience in a similar environment or prison would be an advantage, but is not neccessary. Shift work required.

Please quote reference: VR/00532