Children's Services Practitioner (Social Worker)
- Full time
- £31,266 – £35,529
- Ardlaw Street - Glasgow
- Closing 30th May 2023
- Advertised from 16th May 2023
Role
Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it's the reason our Children's Services team push themselves to transform the lives of children and families – in person, in service centres nationwide, and through the knowledge they share. Join us as our Children's Service Practitioner – Social Worker and make a contribution that means everything.
Together for Childhood is a place based approach to prevention of child abuse and neglect. In partnership with local people, groups and agencies, we will bring people together to develop and test new approaches. Principles at the heart of the project include co-creation through relationships with children and families, local partners and community members; continuous learning and the use of evidence; building on strengths; inclusivity and accessibility; and creating sustainable change through local ownership and capacity.
This is an innovative and ambitious project to bring about change for children across a whole community. A particular focus on early childhood development, and the experience of children growing up in families facing adversity are key elements work.
Are you are a qualified Social Worker who wants to use their skills and knowledge to influence others in a local community to do all they can to prevent abuse and neglect? Could you work as part of our team to find innovative and evidence led practice to build capacity in local people to change the lives of children and support communities that enable children to thrive? We are looking for a Social Worker who wants to work constructively and creatively with a real passion for enhancing the life chances of children and young people & who has the ability to plan and deliver appropriate programmes of work with individuals, families and groups; and, who has:
- The ability to identify risk
- experience of child protection intervention
- up to date knowledge of legislation, research and best practice
- the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of their own practice.
Join us and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.
Application notes
Closing Date: 30 May 2023
Interviews for this role will be held in Glasgow (Govan) Together for Childhood, Ardlaw Street, Govan, G51 3RR on Tuesday 18th April 2023.
To find out more about the role and to apply, please visit our website.
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
Top job! Head of Business Development & Grants
- Full time
- £50,450
- Glasgow (Hybrid)
- Closing 2nd May 2024
Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who is skilled in managing a team who play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join Quarriers as Head of Business Development & Grants.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Grants to work in partnership with our Associate Directors and Operational Managers to identify opportunities and develop new and existing services. You will manage and work closely with the Business Development & Grants team leading and implementing development strategies to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play a key part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunities including submissions.
As the Head of Business Development & Grants you will closely monitor and track potential tender opportunities including managing a portfolio of grants and funding aligned with department income and expenditure against budget and set targeted income.
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday) in line with our agile working policy, which blends home-working with office time and service visits.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Proven experience and understanding of implementing and managing business development strategies ideally within the social care/healthcare sector.
- An understanding of social care/healthcare service design.
- Skills in managing risk and business development with an understanding of the Grant funding landscape and innovative practice.
- Excellent IT knowledge and experience in using database systems.
- Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complex organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills to support strict deadlines and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience of managing a team and delivering positive results.
- Driving licence is essential
What’s in it for you?
- Substantial holiday entitlement.
- Generous workplace pension.
- Family-friendly working policies and procedures.
- Life Assurance.
- Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Participation Worker (11882)
- Part time
- £24,500 pro-rata
- West Dunbartonshire (On site)
- Closing 26th April 2024
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
We believe in really listening to our infants, children, young people and families. We believe in those views being at the heart of how we make big decisions about plans, about services and about direction. If we understand and respond to people's experiences – the good and the bad – this will lead us to better, smarter, kinder ways of being – and create better opportunities for everyone.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Participation Worker who'll work closely with our experienced Engagement Coordinator to build relationships with a wide range of people, supporting them to share their views and experiences in a way that is flexible, creative and feels safe.
You'll work with children, young people and their families to establish a policy that can be used consistently across services in West Dunbartonshire about fair remuneration, exploring the most valued way we can recognise their expertise and contribution. The Participation team will reach as many of our children, young people and families as possible, consulting on a range of issues around The Promise.
The other aspect of their role will be how this information is then blended with the quantitative data we have – how the stories this person has gathered are conveyed to staff at all levels, making sure the experiences behind the stats are understood.
We're looking for a bright and friendly individual with a passion for listening to, empowering and raising the voices of children, young people and their families. Experience engaging and working with children, young people and families in creative and meaningful ways is desirable but full training and coaching will also be provided and we welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of social care.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
Some key responsibilities of the role will be;
- Experience or interest in youth work/community development/participation.
- An understanding of The Promise and what is means for Scotland's children and young people.
- Working within the service and other partners to establish ways in which children and young people are able to participate more fully in their own lives.
- Ability to think creatively to promote inclusion and keep participation fun and meaningful.
- Ability to think on your feet to adapt activities and approaches to best suit participants.
Let's talk about you
- Relevant experience of working with children and young people.
- Desire to support and empower others and compassionate of experiences and views of others.
- Basic ICT skills and ability to gather and present evidence effectively.
- Ability to work independently as well as with colleagues and partner organisations.
Benefits:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays
- Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.
Good to know
Application Process: There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Contact: If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Laura McCarthy at Laura.McCarthy2@actionforchildren.org.uk. We'll be happy to give you any support you require.
Talent Pool: We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Don't meet every single requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.
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Could you help grow our income from Charitable Trusts and Foundations and make a lasting difference to the lives of the babies, children, young people and families we support?
You will be joining one of Scotland’s leading charities, where you will develop new and effective fundraising propositions to ensure we provide the best hospital experience possible.
We fund a variety of child and family services, innovative medical equipment, research and enhancements, giving you the opportunity to seek funds for a diverse range of projects.
Find out more about our values
Full list of the benefitsyou will receive while working for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
Barnardo's Highland are developing a new partnership service with the Highland Council, supporting care experienced children and young people with additional needs.
This is a new service within Highland which will look at the individual needs of children and young people and develop bespoke residential care packages using a right based, trauma informed approach working with the whole family around the child.
The team working with the children will enrich their lives through care, support and activities which will be aimed at raising self-esteem, promoting a sense of mastery, and enabling the children to access experiences that are individually tailored to their interests and nurture their talents. The team will work with the wider partnership to ensure that Educational and Health needs are met.
We are looking to appoint a Team Manager to join this service and who has the below experience.
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.
- Experience in working with Children with additional and complex needs.
- Experience working in a supervisory role.
- Experience of Leading and Managing Care Services.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding and working with vulnerable children.
- The post holder must have an excellent working knowledge of Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People.
- Experience of chairing meetings, working in partnership with other agencies and staff supervision / coaching / mentoring is essential.
- Use of IT is significant and candidates must be able to use and maintain client record systems.
Some of the Key Responsibilities include:
- Providing a ‘duty' management role to the service, offering information, advice and support with operational day-to-day running of the service.
- Ensuring consistent use of policies, procedures and processes.
- Attending appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of children and young people, including health and safety aspects of equipment, environment and activities in consultation with Children's Services Manager.
- To establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with parents and children, communicating sensitively and effectively
The post holder must have the Qualifications relevant to meet the requirement of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and hold the Registration for the Care Inspectorate, or be willing to work towards this.
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