2 jobs found in Reading

Our client Reading Borough Council is looking for a Higher Specialist Social Worker to join their Single Point of Access team. Job Purpose This role is situated within the front door for early help and safeguarding. You will work as part of a team to gather, review and evaluate information in regard to children's needs, including children in need of help, intervention and protection. This is not a case holding role; the role requires a number of children and families to be considered and for informed and timely recommendations to promote the welfare of children, ensuring they receive the help they need at the time they need this. Your role Work within BFfC policy procedures and good practice guidelines in order to meet the needs of children enabling them to source the help, support and protection they need. Ensure and deliver on the timely progression of contacts, promoting a whole family approach while focusing on the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Be...

Substance Use Practitioner - Maternity cover Location: Basingstoke Salary: from £26,097 per annum depending on experience Vacancy Type: Maternity cover for up to 10 months Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week Company Description Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose - we call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity, and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda. Hampshire 24/7 Substance Use Service Our Hampshire 24/7 Substance Use Service is a county wide, community engagement based service, which offers targeted and specialist treatment to young people aged 25 years and under. We are a forward...