Slough is officially the best place to work in the UK*!
Slough Children’s Services Trust is an exciting place to be. We’re on a journey to improve services to vulnerable children and their families in Slough and we’re getting there. We want to be the best and we’re looking for people with the skills, drive, energy and ambition to help us get there!
*Glassdoor survey 2020
Manageable caseloads, great rewards, excellent training and progression opportunities and generally just a great place to work. Click here to find some of the many reasons our existing staff love working for us.
OPEN ADVERTS:
These positions are open adverts and applications are shortlisted every two weeks.
Senior Social Worker (Referral and Assessment)
Salary: £43,739-£48,588 (inc local weighting & market supplement)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
At Slough Children’s Services Trust we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social work can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
As a senior social worker within our referral and assessment team, what we call the front door, you will be responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases and producing outcome-based plans that reflect the needs of and risks to children and their families. You will develop effective relationships with children, young people and their families to improve the impact of work and determine the level of service available.
For this role you will need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and at least four years' experience. You will need to have direct management experience within children's social services where you can demonstrate strong and successful leadership and the ability to maximise the potential of others and implement service improvements.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- Manageable caseloads
- Training and development opportunities
- Clear career pathways
- A retention reward of £1,000 after 18 months
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Slough Children's Services Trust works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found on our website and in each candidate information pack.
Apply Online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk.
Good luck!
Senior Social Worker (Safeguarding and Family Support)
Salary: £43,739-£48,588 (inc local weighting & market supplement)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
At Slough Children’s Services Trust we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social work can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
As a senior social worker within our Safeguarding and Family Support Service, you will respond to urgent Priority 1 and 2 child protection referrals with the aim of keeping children and young people safe from the risk of significant harm. You will gather information, assess and prioritise all decisions about the most appropriate response under S47 of the Children Act. You will carry out assessments on children and young people who have been sexually abused, as well as those who use sexually abusive behaviour. You will work to secure permanency within the family, either in the community or through court processes. The most vital aspect of your role is to help make the child’s journey as smooth and safe as possible, whether that’s through PLO, court, adoption and post adoption and to prevent a ‘cycle’ of being in and out of care.
For this role you will need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and at least four years' experience. You will need to have direct management experience within children's social services where you can demonstrate strong and successful leadership and the ability to maximise the potential of others and implement service improvements.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- Manageable caseloads
- Training and development opportunities
- Clear career pathways
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Slough Children's Services Trust works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found on our website and in each candidate information pack.
Apply Online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk.
Good luck!
Social Worker (Referral and Assessment)
Salary: £36,804-£41,775 (inc local weighting & market supplement)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
At Slough Children’s Services Trust we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social work can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
As a social worker within our referral and assessment team, what we call the front door, you will be responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases and producing outcome-based plans that reflect the needs of and risks to children and their families. You will develop effective relationships with children, young people and their families to improve the impact of work and determine the level of service available.
For this role you will need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and at least four years' experience. You will need to have direct management experience within children's social services where you can demonstrate strong and successful leadership and the ability to maximise the potential of others and implement service improvements.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- Manageable caseloads
- Training and development opportunities
- Clear career pathways
- A retention reward of £1,000 after 18 months
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Slough Children's Services Trust works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found on our website and in each candidate information pack.
Apply Online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk.
Good luck!
Social Worker (Safeguarding and Family Support)
Salary: £36,804-£41,775 (inc local weighting & market supplement)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
At Slough Children’s Services Trust we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social work can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
As a social worker within our Safeguarding and Family Support Service, you will respond to urgent Priority 1 and 2 child protection referrals with the aim of keeping children and young people safe from the risk of significant harm. You will gather information, assess and prioritise all decisions about the most appropriate response under S47 of the Children Act. You will carry out assessments on children and young people who have been sexually abused, as well as those who use sexually abusive behaviour. You will work to secure permanency within the family, either in the community or through court processes. The most vital aspect of your role is to help make the child’s journey as smooth and safe as possible, whether that’s through PLO, court, adoption and post adoption and to prevent a ‘cycle’ of being in and out of care.
For this role you will need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and at least four years' experience. You will need to have direct management experience within children's social services where you can demonstrate strong and successful leadership and the ability to maximise the potential of others and implement service improvements.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- Manageable caseloads
- Training and development opportunities
- Clear career pathways
- A retention reward of £1,000 after 18 months
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Slough Children's Services Trust works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found on our website and in each candidate information pack.
Apply Online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk.
Good luck!
Volunteers (Youth Offending Team)
Slough Children's Services Trust is looking for committed volunteers who want to work with Slough Youth Offending Team (YOT). This role will give you the opportunity to improve your knowledge, learn new skills and also to develop positive partnership working with the local community.
We are looking for volunteers in these areas:
- Panels for young people who are on court referral orders
- Appropriate Adult (representing young people)
- Activities and programmes
- Mentoring (young people)
- Supervising (reparation projects)
If you are enthusiastic, keen to learn and work with the local community, you can benefit from this opportunity.
Slough Children's Services Trust works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found here.
Apply Online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk. This is an open advert with no end date. Applications will be shortlisted every two weeks.
Good luck!
Volunteer for NYAS (external vacancy)
Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life? Do you have 2- 4 hours per month to spare?
The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) urgently requires more volunteers, so why not volunteer as a mentor/befriender for NYAS as an Independent Visitor for children and young people in care? As a volunteer you will:
- Have fun, take young people on outings and maybe share a hobby, sport or interest
- Offer support and a listening ear and be a positive influence in a young person’s life and help build self- esteem and confidence
You don’t need any special qualifications. NYAS is looking for reliable and dependable people from all walks of life and they will provide training and ongoing support. They will also pay expenses to a set limit
Here is what some of their young people and volunteers have to say about this rewarding role:
- I like how my Independent Visitor isn’t anything to do with social services and is here to support me
- They have boosted my confidence, now I feel like when I go places I can just relax and have fun
- My young person always looks forward to me coming, they have had such a disjointed life, I am a stable figure in their life and this has to be important for them, as everything else changes around them a lot.
If you are interested, please visit the NYAS website or call Linzi Bagshaw on 07484 075165.
CURRENT ADVERTS:
These positions are currently open but have a deadline date for application.
If any job role is re-advertised, previous applicants should not re-apply. Thank you.
Contracts Manager
Salary: £34,731 - £39,839 (inc local weighting)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Slough Children’s Services Trust is committed to making a different to children, young people and families. To help achieve this we are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join our Commissioning team.
As a Contract Manager you will be responsible for leading the management and monitoring of Children specific commissioned services ensuring that they meet the KPI's and strategic vision. You will be the key point of contact for quality concerns and provider relationships. You will be supporting the procurement of new arrangements and making sure demand, need and statutory requirements are met. You will be responsible for leading data reporting and analysis for all Placement related contracts and be responsible for providing specialist support to Finance and Placement Officers.
For this role you will need to be educated to A-Level or Equivalent and have experience of working for public organisations and experience of advising and briefing on contract management issues. You will have knowledge of national contracts terms and conditions and also examining of these contracts. You will be experience in developing best practice. You will be a confident practitioner, a strong negotiator and an effective communicator.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Slough Children's Services Trust works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found on our website and in each candidate information pack.
Apply Online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. if you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk. The deadline for submitted applications is 5pm on Thursday 22 October.
Good luck!
Senior Social Worker (Children Looked After and Support)
Salary: £44,829 - £49,812 (inc local weighting & market supplement)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
At Slough Children’s Services Trust we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social work can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
As a social worker within our Children Looked After and Support Service, you will be responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases producing outcome based plans, having regard to the needs of, and risks to, children and their families. You will determine, using evidence based practice how these needs will be met subject to resources, statutory responsibilities, within the framework of council policies and procedures. You will carry out assessments on children and young people who have been sexually abused, as well as those who use sexually abusive behaviour. You will work to secure permanency within the family, either in the community or through court processes. The most vital aspect of your role is to help make the child’s journey as smooth and safe as possible, whether that’s through PLO, court, adoption and post adoption and to prevent a ‘cycle’ of being in and out of care.
For this role you will need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and at least four years' experience. You will need to have direct management experience within children's social services where you can demonstrate strong and successful leadership and the ability to maximise the potential of others and implement service improvements.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- Manageable caseloads
- Training and development opportunities
- Clear career pathways
- A retention reward of £1,000 after 18 months
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor.
Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Slough Children's Services Trust works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found on our website and in each candidate information pack.
Apply Online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. if you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk. The deadline for submitted applications is 5pm on Friday 23 October.
Good luck!
Serious Youth Violence Worker
Salary: £29,621 - £33,859 (inc local weighting)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Youth Offending Team as the Trust's Serious Youth Violence Worker. The role is to work with those young people within the local area involved in or on the cusp of gang and/or exploitation behaviour. There is an expectation for the person to hold a case load of mixed complexities all linked to criminal exploitation including young people linked to county lines, carrying/using weapons, serious violence. Serious youth violence is on the increase within Slough and so a lot of the work required is preventative and delivered within schools. The role can be fast paced on the clientele within this remit are considered to be more high risk and challenging so we spend a lot of time out with the young people to ensure their compliance and engagement in positive activities.
The Youth Offending Team (YOT) is a multi agency team whose overall aim is to reduce the risk of offending and reoffending by children and young people. It is aim of Slough YOT to engage young offenders at an early stage, and in context of their families, so the offending behaviour can be tackled before it becomes entrenched. This is done in partnership with appropriate agencies. Slough YOT operates as part of the Trust, as an independent not-for profit company.
If you have relevant qualification on Teaching, Youth Work, Youth Justice or Social work and you're looking for your next challenge, then this may be the role for you.
The Trust is an innovate company delivering children's safeguarding and social care services in Slough. It is a challenging but highly rewarding field of work making a real and positive different to the lives of children, young people and families and helping build the resilience, social and economic strength of the wider community.
The post holder will:
- Be responsible for the case management of a small case load of young people subject to both preventive and statutory intervention linked to serious youth violence/criminal exploitation.
- Contribute to the devising, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of systems and programmes around the theme of youth violence and organised crime. Including delivering group work for young people subject to a variety of interventions, including Youth Inclusion Support Programmes, Out of Court Disposals, Criminal Behaviour Orders and Community Orders etc.
- Be able to develop links within the community to enhance the Preventative Strategy within the YOT incorporating a multi-agency approach, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- Be able to act as a team link with both statutory and voluntary agencies, in order to devise innovative and creative strategies to prevent or reduce offending behaviour.
- Be able to work with victims of serious youth violence, utilising restorative justice principles as appropriate.
- Keep accurate, clear records using relevant software systems, contributing to agreed performance indicators and producing relevant data as required by the management information system of the YOT.
- Contribute to the tam's duty systems as appropriate, i.e. Office Duty/PACE.
- Be able to develop link with other agencies, including the youth service, particularly in respect of prolific offenders and young people acting in an anti-social manner providing support, guidance and opportunities for young people both within the YOT and in the local community.
- Be able to work flexible and some unsociable hours according to the team's requirements in order to provide the most effective staff cover.
- Be able to complete any other duties required by your Line Manger that are commensurate with the post.
Ideal candidate will:
- Have at least two years experience of working with young people and their families.
- Have previous experience working within a Youth Offending Team
- Have experience of working with young people assessed to be high risk or have high vulnerability needs linking identified needs to intervention.
- Have experience of organising own workload, prioritising and ensuring work is delivered on time and to the standards required.
- Have experience of the delivering, monitoring and evaluation processed of group work interventions.
- Have experience of assessing and case managing young people who are at risk.
- Have a clear understanding of the requirements of the judicial system as it related to young people, i.e. Crime and Disorder Act 1998, Children's Act 1989, Out of Court Disposals, Criminal Behaviour Orders, Parenting, Preventative Strategy and Prolific and Priority Offenders.
- Have knowledge of Child Protection Procedures and Restorative Justice.
- Have knowledge and understanding of the contributing factors for young people who are involved in serious youth violence and organised crime.
- Have commitment and ability to work in a multi-agency team.
- Have ability to keep accurate, clear and concise records, including ability to analyse information using software systems both electronic and manual.
- Have the ability to develop and implement appropriate innovative and creative initiatives/tools to use with young people and their families.
- Have ability to devise and implement individual and group work programmes.
- Have the ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Have the ability to demonstrate commitment and provision of equality or opportunity within the local community.
- Have the ability to work with young people who misuse substances, are prolific offenders and display anti-social behaviour.
- Be educated to GCSE or equivalent standard.
- Have full driving licence and access to car on daily basis.
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to part of an exciting journey to turn children's services around in Slough then come and join us.
Apply online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. if you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk. The deadline for submitted applications is 5pm on Friday 30 October.
Good luck!
YOT Case Worker
Salary: £34,731 - £39,839 (inc local weighting)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Youth Offending Team as a Case Worker.
The Youth Offending Team (YOT) is a multi agency team whose overall aim is to reduce the risk of offending and reoffending by children and young people. It is aim of Slough YOT to engage young offenders at an early stage, and in context of their families, so the offending behaviour can be tackled before it becomes entrenched. This is done in partnership with appropriate agencies. Slough YOT operates as part of the Trust, as an independent not-for profit company.
If you have a degree in social work and registered with Social Work England, and you're looking for your next challenge, then this may be the role for you.
The Trust is an innovative company delivering children's safeguarding and social care services in Slough. It is a challenging but highly rewarding field of work making a real and positive different to the lives of children, young people and families and helping build the resilience, social and economic strength of the wider community.
The post holder will:
- Be able to undertake a range of assessments including AssetPlus assessments and health and safety risk assessments.
- Supervise young people subject to statutory Court intervention and deliver the intervention required to assist a young person in reducing his/her offending behaviours, (balancing their welfare needs with those of the protection of the public).
- Manage the cases of any young person serving custodial sentences and ensure appropriate through care and resettlement.
- Case manage statutory community sentences etc, contributing to the development of new programmes and projects using evidence based practice.
- Provide high quality written and verbal reports to the Youth and Crown Courts and act as Court Officer.
- Act as a team link with both statutory and voluntary agencies in order to devise innovative and creative strategies to prevent or educe offending behaviour.
- Undertake group and one-to-one work with young people, planning delivering, monitoring and evaluating programmes, processes and interventions to reduce offending.
- Be able to keep accurate, clear records using relevant software systems, contributing to agreed performance indicators and producing relevant data as required by the management information system of the YOT in line with YOT Policies.
- Be able to contribute to the team's duty systems as appropriate, such as Office Duty/PACE.
- Contribute to the development of a team culture and practice that is anti-discriminatory, and delivers appropriate service to the diverse communities of Slough.
- Be able to develop links with other partner agencies, including the Probation Service, particularly in respect of prolific offenders and young people acting in an anti-social manner providing support, guidance and opportunities for young people both within the YOT and in the local community.
- Be able to involve young people in the planning and evaluation of opportunities made available to them.
- Be able to work flexible and some unsociable hours according to the team's requirements in order to provide the most effective staff cover.
- Be able to undertake any other duties as required commensurate with the post.
The post holder will:
- Have at least two years experience of working with young people and their families, preferably within a YOT setting.
- Have experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments of children and young people, including assessments of risk and safeguarding needs.
- Have experience of managing a caseload of young people with emotional, behavioural or offending concerns.
- Have experience of organising own workload, prioritising and ensuring work is delivered on time.
- Have experience of assessing and case managing young people who are at risk.
- Have experience of working within the Youth Justice System
- Have experience of developing and delivering group work programmes.
- Have experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
- Have knowledge of Criminal Justice legislation and be committed to meeting the aims and objectives of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 and the Legal Aid, Sentencing an Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
- Have understanding of child and adolescent development, and the impact of transitions on young people.
- Have understanding of professional responsibilities in respect of safeguarding children, in line with Working Together 2018.
- Have knowledge of equality and diversity legislation, including Equality Act 2010.
- Have knowledge of Data Protection Principles and information security practice, and ability to maintain accurate and up to date records.
- Have ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of service users, colleagues and other professionals.
- Have ability to keep accurate, clear and concise records, including ability to analyse information using software systems both electronic and manual.
- Have ability to translate assessments and the analysis of complex information info written reports and plans
- Demonstrate excellent oral, written, communication influencing, negotiating and advocacy skills.
- Identify public protection, safeguarding and offending risks and implement plans to manage these.
- Have knowledge and experience of using standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office.
- Have a degree in Social Work
- Have a professional Certificate in Effective Practice/Youth Justice Certificate with significant relevant experience
- Have full driving licence with access to car on daily basis.
- Be registered with Social Work England
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to part of an exciting journey to turn children's services around in Slough then come and join us.
Apply online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. if you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk. The deadline for submitted applications is 5pm on Friday 30 October.
Good luck!
Commissioning Assistant
Salary: £21,442 - £23,132 (inc local weighting)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Slough Children’s Services Trust is committed to making a difference to children, young people and families. To help achieve this we are looking for individuals with experience in commissioning or the potential and aptitude to learn a range of skills in contract/project management. You will be part of the wider Brokerage team.
As a Commissioning Assistant you will be responsible for managing information sharing with a range of providers, assessing quality and liaising to ensure good outcomes for children and young people. As a team player you will be required to assist in a variety of different project support roles and will need to be flexible, creative and organised. You will also embark on specific market research as requested by your Contract Manager or Commissioning Lead and will oversee Direct payments returns and compliance under the guidance of your manager.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Slough Children's Services Trust works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found on our website and in each candidate information pack.
Apply Online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. if you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk. The deadline for submitted applications is 5pm on Wednesday 28 October.
Good luck!
Placement Officer
Salary: £23,576 - £28,690 (inc local weighting) (pro rata for part time)
Hours: full time/part time available
Contract: Permanent
Slough Children’s Services Trust is committed to making a different to children, young people and families. To help achieve this we are looking for experienced Placements Officers to join our Commissioning/Brokerage team. There is a potential increase to a maximum of £33,859 after 12 months experience and on evidence based submission.
As a Placement Officer you will be responsible for managing all referrals and taking care of quality assurance to make sure a placement meets its assessed needs in a timely manner. You will be liaise to ensure SMART outcomes for IPA are developed before placement and you will be expected to respond to all operational requests in a timely manner. You will be an effective negotiator who can arrange placement and achieve best value supporting colleagues to understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of any expression of interest. You will be an effective communicator who can manage complex situations and multiple demands proactively.
For this role you will need experience of two years working within Children's or Adults Social Care or equivalent service sectors and must be educated to A/Level or Equivalent.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Slough Children's Services Trust works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found on our website and in each candidate information pack.
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If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. if you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk. The deadline for submitted applications is 5pm on Thursday 29 October.
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LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer)
Salary: £46,808 - £51,817 (inc local weighting)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Slough Children’s Services Trust is committed to making a difference to children, young people and families. To help achieve this we are looking for an experienced Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to join our Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service. You will have knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 and experience of chairing multi-agency meetings and a sound commitment to safeguarding.
As a member of the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service, you will be directly responsible for providing the role and function of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) with responsibility for managing allegations of abuse or misconduct of professionals working with children across the children's workforce. The LADO is also responsible for raising awareness and understanding of safe working practices and safer recruitment through a rang of methods including the provision of training, workshops and direct contact with a range of partners and agencies.
The post holder will:
- Be able to provide the LADO role to both in house and external partners. This includes providing advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations, liaising with police and other agencies, and chairing Allegations against Staff and Volunteers Meetings (ASV's).
- Be able to provide regular reporting to the Executive Leadership Team within the Trust and to submit an annual accountability report to the Safeguarding Partnership Board on allegations dealt with during the year.
- Be able to monitor the progress of cases to ensure that they are dealt with as quickly as possible, and are consistent with a fair and thorough process; to review cases as necessary and to collate data and information and provide reports as necessary.
- Be able to maintain effective communication with all partners to ensure safeguarding responsibilities in relation to safer recruitment and safer workforce practices are clear and understood.
- Be able to take action where it is clear from Allegations against Staff and Volunteer Meetings (ASV's) that safeguarding responsibilities in relation to safer recruitment and safer workforce are not being followed.
- Be able to monitor and audit compliance with legislation and statutory guidance with regard to safeguarding children and to challenge poor practice.
- Be able to contribute to the work of the Slough Safeguarding Partnership Board and its subgroups, developing and implementing single agency procedures and practice guidance in relation to managing allegations. Be able to develop and deliver Managing Allegation Training within the Trust and to partners as appropriate.
- Be able to ensure effective liaison with external regulatory bodies in relation to complex allegations that may result in disciplinary or legal action and make appropriate referrals to professional standard bodies as appropriate.
- Be able to implement the Trust's equal opportunities policies and work actively to overcome discrimination on the grounds of race, disability, sexuality or status in the Council's services.
- Be able to contribute to the Trust regular audit programme through completion or moderation of audits.
- Be able to undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
Ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of working at a senior level within statutory children's services.
- Have proven track record of working positively with a range of partner organisations.
- Have experience of chairing complex multi-agency meetings.
- Have experience in writing and presenting reports to a variety of audiences.
- Have experience of managing conflict and able to demonstrate solution focused practice.
- Have sound knowledge and understanding of children's services statutory duties, responsibilities and policy requirements.
- Have knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the LADO.
- Have knowledge and understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018.
- Have knowledge of key child protection policies and procedures.
- Have good understanding of the range of partner agencies working with children and young people.
- Have the ability to interface effectively with Ofsted, Social Work England and other regulatory/professional bodies.
- Have the ability to effectively challenge practitioners/managers in agencies where appropriate.
- Have the ability to use ICT effectively to record data and information and to aggregate data into reports as appropriate.
- Have the ability to work effectively in partnership with other agencies.
- Have a degree in Social Work
- Be SW England registered.
- Have evidence of continued professional development.
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to part of an exciting journey to turn children's services around in Slough then come and join us.
Apply online
If you would like to apply for this post, please use the form below to submit your CV and apply online. Once submitted we will be in touch shortly to discuss your application. if you have any questions, please email recruitment@scstrust.co.uk. The deadline for submitted applications is 5pm on Monday 9 November.
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