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We are looking to recruit a Senior Social Worker - MASH Team within the Social Care industry in Milton Keynes. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Extensive experience of section 47 investigations.</li><li>Risk management.</li><li>Screening referrals.</li><li>Able to work autonomously. </li><li>Investigating any concerns of neglect through section 47 investigations.</li><li>Clear understanding of the principle and function of a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.</li><li>Evidence of ability to use analytical skills to determine positive outcomes for children and young people within tight timescales.</li><li>Previous experience of working with partner agencies to gather information essential.</li></ul>Experience preferred:Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory MASH Social Work team within the UK.The team:<ul><li>Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.</li><li>This is a role within the Social Care industry.</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>SWE Registration</li><li>1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry</li><li>Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)</li><li>Eligibility to work in the UK</li></ul>Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: <ul><li>Your own personal consultant</li><li>Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide </li><li>DBS and Compliance Service</li><li>Quick and Easy Registration Process</li><li>Access to CPD</li><li>Guaranteed weekly payment</li></ul>To discuss this Senior Social Worker - MASH Team role, or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Milton Keynes please contact Faye Whitehead on (phone number removed) or email

Senior Social Worker - MASH Team

Job Description Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Maternity Cover Salary: 38,500 (pro-rata) Hours per week: 16-24 Our client, a specialist service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, is looking for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team for maternity cover from January to October 2025. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a specialist service and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored, outcome-based care. What we're looking for: <ul> <li> Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid HCPC registration </li> <li> Experience: Previous experience as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or above within the UK, </li> <li> Assessment and Planning Skills: Strong abilities in assessment, planning, and risk management, with a focus on personalised, outcome-based care. </li> <li> Team Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. </li> <li> Empowerment and Training: Passion for empowering staff through training and knowledge-sharing to improve overall care quality. </li> </ul> Why Join? <ul> <li> Comprehensive Training and Induction: Thorough onboarding and professional development support to help you succeed. </li> <li> Company Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension plan. </li> <li> Onsite Parking and Meals Provided: Convenient onsite parking and meals provided during shifts. </li> </ul> Your day-to-day: <ul> <li> Clinical Care and Caseload Management: Provide direct clinical care through comprehensive OT assessments, treatment, and management for a caseload of residents, ensuring individual needs are met. </li> <li> Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with an MDT, including Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, and the Activity Coordinator, to create integrated care pathways that support residents' progress and well-being. </li> <li> Treatment Planning and Implementation: Assess, implement, and develop individualized OT treatment programs based on diagnosis, assessments, and associated risks, building effective treatment and support plans for each resident. </li> <li> Empowering Staff Through Training: Deliver training to the wider care team to enhance care quality and ensure consistent, effective support for residents. </li> <li> Professional Supervision and Support: Receive a thorough induction and ongoing support, meeting regularly with the Head Occupational Therapist and other OT colleagues for guidance and supervision. </li> </ul> Reference: WILL84527/DB INDNUR

Band 6 Occupational Therapist

An opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing excellent support to bereaved children and adults to join our bereavement team has arisen.Our Bereavement Service provides specialist and therapeutic support and counselling to children, young people and adults, who have been bereaved through a death by any means, using individual, group and family techniques as appropriate. This service is continually growing and trying innovative ways to meet the needs of a diverse group of individuals.As a Bereavement Counsellor, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, managing your own caseload and supporting service development.You will be qualified to a minimum of Level 5 Counselling and have experience in supporting adults and children through difficult situations. You will also ideally have knowledge and skills in bereavement support or counselling.In return, we offer you:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Unsocial hour payments</li><li>On-call allowance</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Excellent annual leave (carried forward from another hospice/NHS)</li><li>Bridge tolls paid for staff who live over the Humber Bridge</li><li>Access to excellent staff benefits</li><li>Revalidation and excellent CPD</li><li>Flexible working.</li></ul>We would welcome applicants to look around our amazing facilities.Please contact Karen Higgins, Director of Clinical Services, on 350908 ext 271 or Closing date: Tuesday, 3rd December1st interview date: Monday, 9th December (afternoon)2nd interview date: Monday, 16th December (afternoon)For more information, view the Job Description

Bereavement Counsellor

Come and join our GriefChat Counselling team!Do you have the skills to turn your tone of voice into typed words? Would you like to be there for bereaved people when they are looking for immediate support? Can you help to create a safe space for grieving people to express how they are feeling at that moment?Established in 2017, GriefChat is the leading bereavement webchat service. We support bereaved people from all over the world when they need it most. You can find out more about being a GriefChat counsellor in this video.We are looking for counsellors who have:<ul><li>a minimum of a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) with 100+ practice hours</li><li>specific bereavement training or extensive experience of working professionally with bereaved people</li><li>experience of working within a telephone or online helpline service</li><li>Computer proficiency and typing skills.</li></ul>GriefChat Counsellors regularly support hundreds of bereaved people every week and in 2021, we expect this to increase considerably. You will find GriefChat on multiple websites across the charity, healthcare and funeral sectors, supporting organisations to help their bereaved customers with free, at need professional bereavement care. We work closely with leading organisations such as Cruse Bereavement Care and Cruse Scotland, Sands, Mencap, Independent Age, Dignity Funerals and Central England Co-operative Funeral Care, as well as many other partners who are passionate about bereavement care.Our recruitment and vetting process is thorough, our training and onboarding is extensive and unique. You will work as part of a close-knit team of diverse counsellors who, although scattered right across the UK, are friendly, supportive and passionate about what we do. As a GriefChat Counsellor you will receive guidance, support and mentoring and the opportunity to develop your skills in exciting directions and to progress to more senior roles.GriefChat is open Monday - Friday 09:00 - 21:00 (GMT) and you will be expected to work at least one, three-hour shift per week, as well as undertaking training and development sessions and engaging in regular supervision.Although we're not actively recruiting we're always on the look out for brilliant counsellors to join our bereavement team. If you feel you meet our requirements, email your CV to .

GriefChat Counsellor

We are looking for qualified and insured complementary therapists in massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, holistic facials, and reiki to provide complementary therapy for patients and carers in our In-Patient Unit and Living Well centre. We would also welcome to hearing from those who are trained in the art of Mindfulness/Relaxation/Visualization to help run weekly group sessions. The role includes:<ul><li>Being committed to delivering high quality holistic care.</li><li>Working as part of the complementary therapy team. </li><li>Attending mandatory training sessions, sharing best practice, team meetings, etc. </li><li>Keeping detailed and accurate records of all interactions. </li><li>Acting in accordance with the complementary therapy policy, and all procedures and protocols relating to complementary therapy. </li><li>Attending monthly group supervision and specific on-going education provided by the complementary therapist. </li><li>Maintaining own professional CPD in line with professional membership requirements. </li></ul>Your Skills and Abilities:Qualifications Applicants must hold a level three complementary therapy training qualification, at least one years' post qualification experience, undertake regular Career Professional Development (CPD), keep themselves up to date with relevant industry knowledge, be IT literate and hold insurance cover as well as have membership of a professional association (e.g. FHT, CTHA, CNHC). Experience Those working with our patients must have experience of working with clients as a qualified complementary therapist. We welcome applications from both newly qualified therapists and experienced practitioners to work with carers. Those with less than 1 years' experience may be considered initially for hand and foot therapy, with the potential to upskill to deliver other therapies. Skills and qualitiesExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of patients and colleagues. Understanding the need to take particular precautions in giving therapy to patients with palliative care needs and at the end of life, and the ability to adjust treatments accordingly. Maturity and self-awareness regarding the emotional impact of working with death and dying. Well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated. Able to work independently and as part of a team. What's in it for you?<ul><li>The opportunity to develop and extend your skills, gain experience in palliative care and in working in a healthcare setting. </li><li>The opportunity to gain experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to be part of a team of other complementary therapists working across different disciplines. </li><li>Full Training and support will be provided. </li><li>Work with a friendly team and be part of the Isabel family</li><li>Support your local community</li><li>Contribute to the provision of care to our patients</li><li>Comprehensive induction and training</li><li>Support with your career goals and personal development</li><li>Opportunities to learn from long-term volunteers and staff</li><li>Agreed upon travel expenses can be reimbursed</li></ul>Please note that a full Enhanced DBS check will be carried out. Thank you for supporting Isabel Hospice.Your contribution is very much appreciated.

Volunteer Complementary Therapist

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist or Forensic Psychologist Location: Roxby House, ScunthorpeSalary: Up to £60,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experienceHours: 30 hours per weekContract: Permanent, Term Time only, (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.)We're looking for an experienced Psychologist to join our team who will contribute to bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the autistic people we support. This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving change.About the role:We are looking for an outstanding autism informed clinician to work within our multi-disciplinary team comprising of; but not limited to, Psychiatry, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational and Sensory Integration Therapy, Clinical Psychology. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team to ensure we meet the needs of the adults we support.Working independently within the overall framework of the services policies and procedures you will support the adults in our service to develop a better quality of life. You will work within existing MDT and Clinical Governance structures to support the services in future development and ensuring quality assurance.Our clinical teams help to develop empowering environments where our people can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the adults we support are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.When it comes to looking after the people in our care, we strive for excellence. With this in mind, we are looking for a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures through empowerment.Location: Roxby House For more information please visit the company's website: the Group: Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality foster care and special needs education. We have adult services covering all of England and North Wales. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.For more information on the group please visit:

Part Time Clinical or Forensic Psychologist

Head of Rapid Response Mental Health Wirral and Cheshire- Mileage 35p per mile (Frequent travel required) £45,000 - £50'000 Supporting 2 managers and 50 staff members in total This is one big service covering all of Wirral and Cheshire, 4 hospital sites, Arrow Park, Leighton, Macclesfield and Countess of Chester click apply for full job details

Head of Rapid Response - Mental Health

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Children In Care Team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Bournemouth is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Bournemouth Christchurch &amp; Poole Council Main duties include:<ul><li>Undertake timely assessments and analysis of need and risk, working with families and networks of professionals to create and deliver outcome focussed plans.</li><li>Ensure that children and young people and carers are aware of their rights and are enabled to participate meaningfully in planning, and in decision making including through the use of independent advocates if required.</li><li>Provide support and intervention based on best evidence to meet individual child and family needs. Dec 2019</li><li>Secure access to services, negotiating and challenging other professionals and organisations to provide the help required.</li><li>Undertake effective direct work with individual children and families or foster or adoptive carers as part of an agreed plan</li><li>Where appropriate, chair professional and formal meetings in relation to service users, e.g. Child in Need meetings and core group meetings </li><li>Make effective use of supervision to enhance and reflect on own practice, seek advice on individual cases, develop personal resilience, and to promote continuous professional development.</li><li>Contribute to team and unit duty rotas, ensuring that service users, professionals and other members of the public are dealt with appropriately and promptly.</li><li>Attend and participate in team meetings to actively promote effective professional working relationships, to maintain up to date knowledge of organisational requirements and to share good practice.</li><li>Participate in specific service development projects as agreed with the Team Manager including the development of effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders. Where appropriate, this will include representing the team or wider service in meetings and other forums.</li><li>Maintain and extend professional knowledge and skills via continuous professional development, reflective practice, team events, attendance at relevant training, and through working towards formal post-qualifying learning opportunities as appropriate.</li><li>Maintain knowledge of relevant research, government guidance, legislation and best practice in relation to child care and the specialist service area to which appointed</li></ul>Benefits of Working with Bournemouth Christchurch &amp; Poole Council: Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>1 year experience within UK</li><li>Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)</li><li>Eligibility to work in the UK</li><li>SWE Registered</li><li>Degree in Social Work</li></ul>Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Bournemouth please contact George Willett or email in your updated CV to us today.

Qualified Social Worker - Children in Care Team

Location: Staffordshire Salary: Up to 58,000 per year (negotiable based on experience, pro-rata for part-time) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Part-time options available as well.Are you a skilled Clinical Psychologist passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families?Our client, a privately owned Psychology Service is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join their expert team in a purpose-built facility designed for therapeutic excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide highly specialist interventions, clinical leadership, and contribute to service development in a rewarding environment.Key Benefits:<ul><li>Generous Leave: 36 days of paid annual leave.</li><li>Private Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your peace of mind.</li><li>Pension Scheme: Attractive company pension plan.</li><li>Flexibility: Potential for part-time or flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Purpose-Built Facility: Work in an environment tailored for therapeutic work with children and families, alongside a high-spec training facility.</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage your own caseload, assessing, developing, and implementing specialist therapeutic interventions.</li><li>Provide clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists, trainees, and assistants.</li><li>Work closely with families and carers, delivering specialist advice and support in complex situations.</li><li>Support service development, including the creation of policies and procedures.</li><li>Travel occasionally as needed to client homes, schools, or other relevant settings.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Doctorate in Psychology &amp; HCPC registration required.</li><li>Minimum of one year of post-qualification clinical experience with children, young people, and families.</li><li>Skilled in managing highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information in emotionally charged contexts.</li></ul>Apply today using the contact details below!

Clinical Psychologist Vacancies - Staffordshire

Children with Disabilities Senior Social Worker (CWD) North Somerset County Council are looking to expand their current team. The Children with Disabilities team is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within your team. This Children with Disabilities Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.Children with Disabilities Senior Social Worker Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Strong ability to communicate with disabled children</li><li>Supporting parents, carers and the siblings of disabled children</li><li>Carry out relevant assessments</li><li>Carrying our complex safeguarding risk assessments</li><li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment</li><li>Short Breaks work</li></ul>Requirements / Experience preferred:<ul><li>Post qualifying experience of working as a Integrated Pathways Social Worker within the UK Social Care industry.</li><li>HCPC Registration</li><li>1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry</li><li>Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)</li><li>Eligibility to work in the UK.</li></ul>Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: <ul><li>Your own personal consultant</li><li>Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide </li><li>DBS and Compliance Service</li><li>Quick and Easy Registration Process</li><li>Access to CPD</li><li>Guaranteed weekly payment.</li></ul>To discuss this Children with Disabilities Senior Social Worker post or any similar vacancies we currently have available in North Somerset, please email your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce or contact Harry Bannister at or on (phone number removed).

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