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If you are actively looking for a new role within , get in contact with us now via email at [email protected] or visit our website https://lnkd.in/eAdHU5iA to view our latest vacancies.

Join us in welcoming our new starters in our London office... say hello to Natalie , Rubie, KC and Elle! 👋

We're delighted to have these four joining our expanding family and look forward to seeing them become integral parts of their teams. 💪

We're always looking for new talent, so if you're keen to work with one of the top social work recruitment partners in the UK, get in touch today and email [email protected]. 👏

Let us help you make your mark.

This month we are wishing these three a very happy anniversary here at Social Personnel! 🎉

Huge congratulations to our Head of Compliance, Fiona for 5 incredible years with us. Your support for the SP family goes a long way and we're all so proud to be working by your side. 💙

And well done to Justin on reaching your 3 year mark! We can't imagine the office without your bubbly personality, thanks for all the laughs!

And congrats to Morgan for your first year with us. You've really made your mark here with us and we can't wait to see you grow within the team.

Here's to many more, congratulations again to you all... It wouldn't be the same without you. 🦸

Do you remember the teacher who changed your life? 💭

It’s 2021 and we’re taking this moment to say a huge THANK YOU to all teachers across the nation who stepped up during the Covid 19 crisis. The support they provided to school kids all over the UK was hugely significant in keeping this country going through its toughest time in decades. 🧑‍🏫

Do you remember your favourite teacher? Or the one who is the reason you’re where you are today in your career? Take this moment to share some appreciation for them! 📚

Happy World Teachers Day! 🍎

HOT JOB: Senior Social Worker (Hospital) – Rehabilitation Division 💼, Leicestershire 📍

✅ Temporary
✅ £30.32 - £35 / hour

NOTE- Pay in GBP not USD (facebook error)

The candidate will be working alongside military personnel on Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force bases to deliver an exceptional standard of care for service personnel and their families (at some locations).

Click the link below for more details and to apply.



https://bit.ly/3F6Racw

What great news to start the week! 🎉

Our Social Work podcast, "Upfront About Social Work" has reached 4,500 downloads! Thanks to Buzzsprout for reminding us, and most importantly thank you to all our listeners over the years. 💙

If you're interested in hearing inspirational stories from social work heroes, insights from local authority individuals and more, tune in via our website here: https://bit.ly/3F5t1Dp or on your usual streaming platform. 🎧

If you happened to be in Chesterfield last Wednesday you might have seen Raigan and the perm team representing to shed some light onto our and vacancies we have in Derby. 📞🫂

Last month, Commercial Director Chris spoke to Simon Morykin on BBC Radio Derby in a bit more detail about the brand new call centre and the onboarding & training process. If you tuned in you'll already be familiar with the scale of the expansion, so we hope to see you at the next event as there are opportunities for everyone!

Chris will be back up tomorrow (22nd) and joined by Daniel to attend the jobs fair at Speedwell Rooms, Staveley. So if you're based in and not already, come along to talk to the team about becoming a call handler for NHS 111 or a support worker. Who knows what opportunities you may stumble across! We'll be there from 10am. 👋

The Social Work England annual registration renewal is well underway. To apply, you must record at least one piece of CPD by 30 November. 📚

When you register with SP, we cover up to 6 hours of continued professional development of your choice, so you can continue to learn and sculpt your social work journey. 💪🏽

Register via our website today and see how we can help you:
https://lnkd.in/djDtZFSk

Wow... September is certainly a month to celebrate here at Social Personnel!

We are delighted to celebrate the of 7 of our staff this month. Yes, 7!

Congratulations to Emily Yue for an incredible 7 years here at SP. We couldn't imagine the office without you and we're blown away by your dedication to your role. Hats off to you!

To Danielle Cross, the glue that holds this family together, to Chris Griffin who's larger-than-life personality motivates us all and to Georgia Kerridge who is the life and soul of the party... Thank you for 4 glorious years with us!

And a huge thanks to James Marsh and Samantha Pretorius for 3 years. How time has flown by! These two have gone from strength to strength within their roles at SP, kudos!

And finally, thanks to Katie Allen who has had a great first year with us.

Here's to many more, congratulations again to you all and thanks for your time here with Team SP... It wouldn't be the same without you!

Have you completed our benefits survey yet? Don't miss out on the chance to win £250 and let us know what benefits you would like to see as a social worker with SP.

We are always looking for ways to look after our candidates and ensure they have access to fantastic benefits for all the hard work they do. Make sure you have your say below!

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“Leaders in social care also warned the money was "nowhere near enough" and would not address current problems.” – Via BBC News

Read their full article here: https://bbc.in/3huGPNg 📰

Last week Boris Johnson announced a new health and social care tax will be introduced to pay towards “backlog caused by the Covid pandemic and to bolster social care”.

This new announcement has sparked much debate across the nation as many in the social care sector are concerned that this will simply not be enough.

Earlier this year, health and social care charity, Community Integrated Care (CIC) announced their ‘Unfair to Care’ campaign addressing the growing issue of low-pay for social care workers. They spoke about how an ageing population and global pandemic has increased the demand for social care however many of the sectors staff are simply not paid enough.

CIC state there are an estimated 112,000 unfilled jobs in the sector (and this is only increasing) due to people leaving for better-paid jobs. Many are worried that the government’s new social care budget won’t be enough. CEO of CIC, Mark Adams, states “This solution doesn’t ‘fix social care’ but instead tidies the tip of the iceberg.”

How do you feel about this new announcement? Do you think this is an acceptable approach, or do you think the social care sector and it’s staff deserve better? 🤔

Boris Johnson outlines new 1.25% health and social care tax to pay for reforms Boris Johnson says he accepts the UK-wide tax rise of £12bn a year breaks an election promise.

It’s Youth Mental Health Day, here’s 6 Ways to Support Your Teenager’s Mental Wellbeing (via The Independent) ❤️

1️⃣ Help them identify an achievable goal
2️⃣ Praise them
3️⃣ Make time to talk
4️⃣ Never dismiss their feelings
5️⃣ Suggest positive self-talk strategies
6️⃣ Breathe together

Article here: https://bit.ly/3yRfLgY 📰

This year the team, stem4, are encouraging youngsters to Stride Forward. It goes without saying our teens have had a tough year and a half having to study from home and missing out on seeing their friends, so this is a great opportunity to see them leap into new and exciting opportunities. 💪

Let’s break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage open conversations. stem4 states that “even before the COVID-19 crisis, one in six young people aged 5-16-year olds had a mental disorder.“

Moving forward, we need to listen to young people and provide them with a safe space to talk about their feelings. Check out stem4’s website here https://bit.ly/3DMdQhw for some useful resources and activities including downloadable packs. 💙

It's nearly time to renew your registration with Social Work England!

You also need to make sure you have recorded one piece of CPD in your online account by the time you apply for renewal.

Not sure what to record? Our informative podcast counts!🎙 Check out our top episode picks for CPD here: https://lnkd.in/dFJqDC65

Are you aged 16-24 and looking for work experience? Or know someone who is? 🤔

Social Personnel is looking for enthusiastic individuals with an interest in recruitment to join our growing team as part of our apprenticeship scheme!

Work alongside expert consultants in our London HQ and gain on-the-job experience alongside coursework-based study. Our scheme also offers the opportunity to build great friendships with regular team events.🎉

Kickstart your career today in an incredibly rewarding industry by clicking here for more information: https://socialpersonnel.com/work-with-us-apprenticeships-at-social-personnel/

We're kicking off the week with an excellent testimonial for our Payroll Team! 💪

Thanks to James and our payroll staff, they have gone above and beyond once again and their commitment to our candidates is evident.

If you're looking for roles in social work with this level of service, take our candidates' advice and register with us today: https://socialpersonnel.com/register 👏

Fancy an extra £450?!

If you know someone who is looking for a new role in or , send them our way and we will give back to you!🎉

For August only, we're offering £450 to anyone who successfully refers a candidate to us. Receive £150 at 4,8 & 12 weeks, which will be confirmed once the candidate is fully compliant.

Simply email [email protected] with contact details of the candidate you would like to refer!

We're kicking off your Monday with work anniversary celebrations!🎉

Big congratulations to Raigan who is celebrating 1 year with Team SP. In her year here she has recently taken on a new role as a ! Make sure to comment with your congratulations!

Want to join us? We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team, including . Just get in touch with us to find out more via [email protected].

New Job
NHS 111 Health Advisor (Call Handler), Derbyshire, England, £20000 - £22023 per annum

NHS 111 Health Advisor (Call Handler) Social Personnel are actively seeking a number of health advisors to work for NHS 111 help line. Speciality/Function:111 Service Location: Derby/Chesterfield Working Hours: Contracts available from 15 hours per week– 37.5 hours per week Salary: Potential earnings of £22,035 * £10.00 - basic rate...

Another bonus Upfront About Social Work podcast episode! 👏

This week, hosts Chris and Lawrence chat to Mark Adams, CEO of Community Integrated Care, a "values-led" organisation. Their goal is to change lives by delivering world-class support to people with care needs as a leading employer of exceptional people.

As part of their recent report (compiled in conjunction with Korn Ferry UK ), Adams elaborates on the impact of underpaying and underappreciating staff and its negative effects on services and their users.

He also talks about what both local and national government could do to turn things around and to reverse years of underfunding, overshadowing and under-caring for social care workers. 📢

If you want to get involved in the movement and show your appreciation for our essential heroes, visit https://bit.ly/3xeOe8t and follow their guidance on contacting your local MP. 💪

You can stream all other podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/3C9rydJ

Once again we say !

We are looking for Support Workers to work with a client in Hildenborough supporting 5 people with learning disabilities, autism, communication difficulties, and behaviors that challenge.

The service users require support to enable them to participate in home and community-based activities.

You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care, domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access appointments, education and social opportunities to maximise their quality of life.

NOTE: As this role requires providing personal care it will usually be necessary for applicants to have had or agree to have the Covid-19 vaccine.

Due to nature of this role it is essential for applicants to hold a full valid manual driving license, access to their own vehicle (rural location of the service) and be willing to drive a service car.

Every service is unique to them, however they require you to be flexible and cover different working hours across 7 days a week including weekends & Bank Holidays

• Shifts are on a rota basis so you will know in advance to plan your time accordingly.

Do you need experience?
• No. they welcome applicants from any sector, those who are looking for a change in career, long-term stability, career growth, and a feel-good reward of helping someone else to have a good life too.

What to expect:
• Access to sector-leading training and support, and offer the opportunity to study for qualifications if you’re new to social care.

Benefits you can expect:
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Early Pay access.
• E-learning/Classroom training/Diplomas.
• Discounts platform including gift cards, discount codes and other extras.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Increasing annual leave with length of service.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Maternity/paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Program to support with your wellbeing.

On successful completion of your probationary period, you will be considered to undertake a Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma, at no cost to yourself. This will assist you in career progression within the company.

We are looking for Support Workers to work with a client in Hildenborough supporting 5 people with learning disabilities, autism, communication difficulties, and behaviors that challenge.

The service users require support to enable them to participate in home and community-based activities.

You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care, domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access appointments, education and social opportunities to maximise their quality of life.

NOTE: As this role requires providing personal care it will usually be necessary for applicants to have had or agree to have the Covid-19 vaccine.

Due to nature of this role it is essential for applicants to hold a full valid manual driving license, access to their own vehicle (rural location of the service) and be willing to drive a service car. This is a requirement.

Every service is unique to them, however they require you to be flexible and cover different working hours across 7 days a week including weekends & Bank Holidays

Shifts are on a rota basis so you will know in advance to plan your time accordingly.

Do you need experience?
• Not essential. They welcome applicants from any sector, those who are looking for a change in career, long-term stability, career growth, and a feel-good reward of helping provide someone in need with a better quality of life.

• Access to sector-leading training and support, and offer the opportunity to study for qualifications if you’re new to social care.
• Experience in the care sector would be beneficial but not essential.

Benefits you can expect:
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Early Pay access.
• E-learning/Classroom training/Diplomas.
• Discounts platform including gift cards, discount codes and other extras.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Increasing annual leave with length of service.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Maternity/paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Program to support with your wellbeing.

On successful completion of your probationary period, you will be considered to undertake a Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma, at no cost to yourself. This will assist you in career progression within the company.

An exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join the team in their Supported Living Service based in Birchington, Margate.

There service is supporting 3 adult brothers who have learning disabilities, autism and complex challenging behaviors.

The successful candidate for this position will need to be a quick thinker, proactive and be enthusiastic about all aspects of supporting an individual in their personal lives.

Due to the complex challenging behaviors involved in this service, experience in a similar environment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities:
• Accompany the people we support to activities, appointments, education etc.
• Assisting with day to day living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping etc.
• Help with personal care such as supporting with showering, toileting and dressing.

Working hours;
• Shift Work across a 7 day week Inc. Weekends and Bank Holidays – (7am – 3pm, 3pm – 10pm, 10pm – 7am), subject to change.
• Shifts are on a Rota basis so you will know in advance to plan your time accordingly.

Benefits you can expect:
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Early Pay access
• Flexible working
• E-learning/Classroom training/Diplomas.
• Regular one to one supervision.
• Discounts platform including gift cards, discount codes and other extras.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme – earn up to £350.
• Increasing annual leave with length of service.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Maternity/paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Program to support with your wellbeing

On successful completion of your probationary period, you will be considered to undertake a Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma, at no cost to yourself. This will assist you in career progression within the company

Contact [email protected] with any further questions.

Big congratulations to these four! 👏

This month, we're celebrating consultants Andrew and Mandeep, payroll administrator Amy and marketing creative Lydia for another year with Team SP. 💙

It's been an absolute pleasure having you guys and we can't to see what you have in store for us in the future. 💪

Kudos to you! 👏

🚨 Tell everyone! 🚨

Are you an enthusiastic individual who is determined for a successful career in recruitment? Well you might be just who we're looking for! We're on the hunt for apprentices to join our growing team in London. 💪

With an unmatched balance of on-the-job experience aside our experts and full coursework/studying support, this is the best opportunity for people looking to kick start their career journey. 👏

Intrigued? Or know someone who would be perfect for this? Let them know by sharing... This could be the best decision they've made yet!

Get in touch by commenting below, or email us on [email protected] with any further questions. 📧

We can't wait to have you! 💙

This is your reminder to make sure you're ready for Social Work England's (SWE) deadline on September 1st! 📢

SWE have stated that 'any activity you feel would improve your practice' counts towards CPD requirements, including listening to podcasts like Upfront About Social Work, with hosts Chris and Lawrence! 🎧

We have a total of 27 episodes (so far!) across 3 dynamic series for you to choose from including inspiring success stories, insights from social work pioneers who are transforming the sector and conversations with industry experts. Plenty of insightful content to learn from! 🧑‍💻

You can stream and download all episodes here: 👉https://bit.ly/3lb441R or on your usual streaming platform.

We hope you enjoy listening! 💪

Following our recent update after Community Integrated Care's "Unfair to Care" campaign launch, we bring you this blog update about the importance of closing the unfair pay gap within the social care industry.

We also discuss HCPA's Good Care campaign and how important it is to celebrate our hard working, selfless heroes on the frontline. 👏

Read here: https://socialpersonnel.com/social-workers-the-unsung-and-underpaid-heroes-of-our-nation-how-can-we-change-this/ 📰

We encourage you to help any way you can, be it sharing this blog, or writing to your MP's about the growing issue.

Thank you Social Care! 💙

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ON MONDAY 🚨

Look out for a bonus episode of our Upfront About Social Work this Monday! Our hosts Chris and Lawrence sat down with Deputy Director of children's Services at Bradford City Council, Irfan Alam about his experiences across CP, social work as a whole and more.

Keep an eye out for the episode, which can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/d4P529e or streamed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. 🎙

Did you know you can listen to podcasts for ? That's right! Listen to our episodes and record them down as part of your learning experience.

is about celebrating the great work social care staff do each and every day.

HCPA are back with their good care campaign which aims to help give social care staff the recognition they deserve, and encourage more people to join or stay in the profession 👏

Check out their fantastic videos on why care is such an important and vital role here: https://lnkd.in/d_VCqFQ

Hertfordshire alone need to recruit 4000 more paid carers each year to meet demand, which highlights the need for more fantastic staff all across the UK. Our team are so proud to be able to ensure that we are helping mobilise a dedicated workforce across the nation who love what they do

If you are looking for opportunities in social care, our friendly consultants can help place you in a new role that is perfect for you. Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected].

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Here at Social Personnel, we do not tolerate racial abuse. We strongly condemn all manner of discrimination and are extremely disheartened by the abuse that some of the England players received last night.

Racism isn’t welcome in our workplace and shouldn’t be welcome anywhere. We encourage our colleagues, candidates and clients to stomp out racial hatred by calling out such behaviour and reflecting on what needs to be done to further combat inequality.

Speak to your staff and have open discussions about how your company can improve on being an inclusive workplace for all.

We are so proud of the success of England during this tournament and ask you all to celebrate diversity and the power of coming together as a nation.