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| Title: |
Children’s Residential Worker |
| Salary: |
£17,500 starting salary |
| Benefits: |
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Employer: |
Private Employer |
| Region: |
Bedford |
| Interview Date: |
Late Summer 2008 |
| Description: |
This is a charity that provides care and education to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The children are typically aged 12 – 16.
The organization aims to provide the children and young people with warmth, a family-like atmosphere and supports them to grow in self-confidence. Excellent working relationships with Children and Adolescent Mental Health services means great support is provided to children and young people alike. Most of the children have been through many foster placements that failed and have a troubled past.
This is an employer that supports its staff well with training and supervision, in turn you will be expected to work to high professional standards. You will be given induction and training and supervision. The organization is very interested in European ways of working with children and young people, especially Social Pedagogy.
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| Date posted: |
22/08/2008 |
| Closing date: |
19/09/2008 |
| Contact: |
Diddie Lutsch |
| Telephone: |
+44 208 676 5624 |
| Fax: |
+44 208 676 5662 |
| Email: |
diddie@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk |

| Title: |
Social Worker in Children's Services |
| Salary: |
£28,000 - £31,000 |
| Benefits: |
Relocation Package - £3,500 |
Employer: |
Local Government |
| Region: |
West Scotland |
| Interview Date: |
October |
| Description: |
Small, generic social work teams that are very friendly are waiting to welcome you to beautiful Scotland. A great opportunity to work closely with clients as the job requires you assess clients’ needs and work with them directly.
The work is statutory work in child protection and looked after children, working with children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes. Experience of work with alcohol abuse would be an advantage.
We want to hear from you if you have a qualification in Social work, good English and lots of enthusiasm. You must be very independent in nature and in your work. This is a unique and ideal opportunity if you love the GREAT OUTDOORS: sailing, diving, fishing, canyoning, canoeing, windsurfing…
Before you start work, you will need to be registered with the Scottish Care Council. Please ask for more information on how to approach the registration if you are not sure. Please quote vacancy reference VR/363 |
| Date posted: |
05/08/08 |
| Closing date: |
08/09/08 |
| Contact: |
Joel Attar |
| Telephone: |
0044 (0)208-676-5615 |
| Fax: |
0044 (0)2080676-5662 |
| Email: |
joel@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk |

| Title: |
Brand new opportunities for SOCIAL WORKERS in South Wales |
| Salary: |
£22,845 - £28,919 |
| Benefits: |
Good support from the employer |
Employer: |
Local Government |
| Region: |
South Wales |
| Interview Date: |
29th/30th September 2008 |
| Description: |
You must be CCW (Care Council for Wales) registered before starting the job – please ask for more information on how to approach the registration if you are not sure!
Vacancies available in the Duty and Assessment team, the Long Term Childcare Protection Team and the Looked After Children's Team
You will be undertaking a caseload of statutory work in child protection , working with children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes; identifying and facilitating appropriate services and resources, regularly monitoring and reviewing services to ensure that they are provided effectively; maintaining full and accurate records, preparing and presenting reports; participating in case reviews/conferences and providing recommendations, evidence and written assessments for appropriate legal proceedings.
We want to hear from you if you: have a qualification in Social work, have a high level of English and lots of enthusiasm and most importantly you are passionate about promoting the rights of the children!
The teams you will be working in are multicultural and very friendly.
Apply for these jobs now - it will be the experience of a lifetime to live and work in Wales, don`t miss your chance, apply now!
Please quote vacancy reference VR/00347
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| Date posted: |
28/08/2008 |
| Closing date: |
11/09/2008 |
| Contact: |
Sarah Dowsland |
| Telephone: |
+44 (0)208 676 5623 |
| Fax: |
+44 (0) 20 8676 5662 |
| Email: |
sarah@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk |

| Title: |
Children Services - Very close to Liverpool |
| Salary: |
app. £23,000 |
| Benefits: |
Excellent relocation package and induction |
Employer: |
Local authority |
| Region: |
North West England |
| Interview Date: |
Beginning of September |
| Description: |
You will be undertaking a caseload of statutory work in child protection, working with children, young people and their families. In the assessment teams your work requires you to assess situations and determine the need for intervention or support. In Family Support teams the work requires longer-term work with children and young people, including child protection and care proceedings. Looked After Children’s teams work with young people in state care.
You must be registered with the GSCC to start work. Please keep in mind that the GSCC require 16 weeks to process applications. Jobs to start 8 – 10 weeks after interview. |
| Date posted: |
28/08/08 |
| Closing date: |
05/09/08 |
| Contact: |
Rene Mantik |
| Telephone: |
0044/20/86765620 |
| Fax: |
0044/20/86765662 |
| Email: |
rene@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk |

| Title: |
Support Worker – Adults with Autism |
| Salary: |
Approx £17,000 with qualification |
| Benefits: |
£500 relocation expenses paid! |
Employer: |
Charitable Trust |
| Region: |
Oxfordshire, close to Oxford |
| Interview Date: |
28th and 29th July |
| Description: |
This dynamic charity provides supported living services to adults with Autism. The client focus and individual approach is reflected in the fact that services are often for one or two people. You should have passion for your work, be professional and have an interest in developing a career in the organisation. You are not required to have experience in working with Autism, but you should be enthusiastic about learning about it. You should understand that people with Autism have:
• Impaired social interaction with a lack of instinctive understanding of the feelings of others, leading to socially inappropriate behaviour
• Poor communication, often with little or no speech and often communication that is out of context
• Impaired imagination with restricted range of activity and interests, repetitive behaviours
We are looking for 8 support workers in total.
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| Date posted: |
21/08/08 |
| Closing date: |
08/09/08 |
| Contact: |
Diddie Lutsch |
| Telephone: |
0044 (0)208-676-5624 |
| Fax: |
0044 (0)2080676-5662 |
| Email: |
diddie@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk |

| Title: |
Support Worker – children with Autism and behavioural issues |
| Salary: |
Up to £15,700 – depending on location |
| Benefits: |
Assistance to find accommodation |
Employer: |
Private Employer |
| Region: |
Wales & England - Worcester, Nottingham, Leiceste |
| Interview Date: |
Late September |
| Description: |
Social Worker, Pedagogues, Social Care Worker, Residential Care Worker – No GSCC registration required
Description We are currently looking for a large number of Support Workers/ Student Support Assistants to work with young people aged 8 and 19 years old. These young people have severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. We need you to provide specialist education, therapy and personal care for them, specifically regarding their speech, language and communication and/or Aspergers Syndrome. The purpose and objective of work is to ensure pupils are cared for throughout the day.
We have positions in four different locations-
1.Picturesque local market town located within the Snowdonia National Park in Wales . Amazing scenery and only 10 miles from the coast. A two hour ferry ride away from Ireland! Please quote reference: VR/00290. Interviews will be arranged on an indvidual basis
2.Town with a population of 60,000 situated in the beautiful countryside in central England, close to Nottingham, Birmingham and Leicester. This school is set in the heart of the National Forest. Please quote reference: VR/00367. Interviews 22/23 September
3.Set in the Herefordshire countryside this is located 12 miles from Worcester, (population app. 100.000). VR/00366. Interviews will be arranged on an indvidual basis
4.This school is situated 30minutes from Nottingham (population 286,000), situated close to the The Peak District national park. Please quote reference: VR/00371. Interviews 22/23 September
A good level of English, a driving licence and a willingness to drive in the UK are required. We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 years. The job requires evening and weekend shift work.
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| Date posted: |
28/08/2008 |
| Closing date: |
11/09/2008 |
| Contact: |
Sarah Dowsland |
| Telephone: |
+44 (0) 20 8676 5623 |
| Fax: |
+44 (0) 20 8676 5662 |
| Email: |
sarah@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk |

| Title: |
Social Workers in Children’s Services |
| Salary: |
£20,736 - £28,919 dependent on experience |
| Benefits: |
Relocation package of up to £ 8.000 |
Employer: |
Local Government |
| Region: |
South Coast of England |
| Interview Date: |
Arranged on an individual basis |
| Description: |
Social Work, Social Paedagogy
You must be GSCC registered before starting the job – please ask for more information on how to approach the registration if you are not sure!
You will be undertaking a caseload of statutory work in child protection , working with children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes; identifying and facilitating appropriate services and resources, regularly monitoring and reviewing services to ensure that they are provided effectively; maintaining full and accurate records, preparing and presenting reports; participating in case reviews/conferences and providing recommendations, evidence and written assessments for appropriate legal proceedings.
We want to hear from you if you: have a qualification in Social work, have a high level of English and lots of enthusiasm and most importantly you are passionate about promoting the rights of the children!
The teams you will be working in are multicultural and very friendly.
Apply for these jobs now - it will be the experience of a lifetime to live and work in England , don`t miss your chance, apply now!
Please quote vacancy reference VR/00286.
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| Date posted: |
27/08/2008 |
| Closing date: |
11/09/2008 |
| Contact: |
Sarah Dowsland |
| Telephone: |
+44 (0) 20 8676 5623 |
| Fax: |
+44 (0) 20 8676 5662 |
| Email: |
Sarah@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk |

| Title: |
Children’s Residential Worker - Secure Children’s Home |
| Salary: |
£16,500 - £21,500 |
| Benefits: |
good support from the employer |
Employer: |
Local government |
| Region: |
Town, 80 miles North of London |
| Interview Date: |
Will be arranged individually |
| Description: |
Qualification: Pedagogy, Social pedagogy/Social Work, Educating, Psychology, Criminology or anything relevant
Description:
This is a secure unit offering care, guidance, control and support to young female residents (aged 10 – 17 years). These 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 via approved methods (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. This job requires you to be committed, highly motivated and very strong. Shift work required.
Vacancy reference No: VR/282
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| Date posted: |
05/08/2008 |
| Closing date: |
04/09/2008 |
| Contact: |
Diddie Lutsch |
| Telephone: |
+44 (0) 20 8676 5624 |
| Fax: |
+44 (0) 20 8676 5662 |
| Email: |
Diddie@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk |

| Title: |
Social Worker |
| Salary: |
£25,400 - £34,000 |
| Benefits: |
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Employer: |
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| Region: |
10 miles north of Cambridge |
| Interview Date: |
Arranged individually |
| Description: |
Qualification: Social Work, Social Pedagogy – must be GSCC registered
Private company providing fostering services to children and young people.
This job requires you to support foster families and help them understand the issues faced by children and young people.
You need a good understanding of child development, attachment and the effects of abuse and neglect.
An excellent opportunity for someone who has energy, enthusiasm and creativity. The employer will offer training in fostering legislation and guidelines.
Please quote vacancy reference VR/275 |
| Date posted: |
22/08/08 |
| Closing date: |
26/09/08 |
| Contact: |
Abby Ladbrooke |
| Telephone: |
+44 208 676 5616 |
| Fax: |
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| Email: |
abby@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk |
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