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Job Title: Advocacy Caseworker Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week (FTE 35 hours) Work Pattern: 21 hours per week to be worked Monday – Friday. Hours of work to be agreed. Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes with hybrid working available. Salary: £35,040 per annum, FTE (£21,024 per annum actual for 21 hours per week).Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!About UsThe Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.About the RoleThe Advocacy Caseworker will be responsible for providing Social Care and CHC casework and support to SCI people for a wide range of issues relating to their health care and independent living. Working with SIA teams and external partners and agencies they will also be responsible for improving the provision of services to SCI people.The data and case studies they collate will be central to both the work of the Campaigns and Fundraising teams and the wider SIA communications. This information will also assist with service and organisational development, identifying new trends and areas of unmet need.The successful candidate will have at least one year’s experience of CHC and/or social care work, Experience of working with government bodies such as social workers, NHS etc, A good understanding of relevant social policy, welfare rights, health and social care issues that affect people living with disabilities, in particular those with spinal cord injuries. They will have the ability to cope with challenging or emotional enquiries and enquirers, be able to prioritise a busy workload and be able to explain complex information in an accessible way.Benefits:<ul><li>Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro-rated for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)</li><li>Access to Group life assurance scheme</li><li>Access to Healthcare cash plan</li><li>Access to discounted gym membership</li><li>Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>Employee volunteer days</li><li>Free car parking at SIA House</li><li>Investing in our people – all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development</li></ul>This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.Closing date: 12 January 2026, 9am Interview dates: 27 January 2026 at SIA House, Milton KeynesInterested?If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview. Fully remote working considered for the right candidate.No agencies please.

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Advocacy Caseworker

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Child Safeguarding Team 
 Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire 
 Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour 
 Contract Type: Locum 
 Hours: Full time or part time 
 Contract Length: Ongoing


<h3>Overview</h3>

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Child Safeguarding Team in Daventry, Northamptonshire. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to undertake meaningful statutory work that protects children and supports families through complex safeguarding concerns.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, child-centred social work practice, contributing to positive and sustainable outcomes for children at risk of harm.


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Flexible working options with full-time or part-time availability
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Competitive hourly rate of £38.00
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Access to regular supervision and reflective practice
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Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Exposure to a varied and complex safeguarding caseload
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Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Public Law Outline (PLO) processes
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Undertake Section 47 enquiries and statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989
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Identify risks, assess safety, and develop effective safeguarding plans
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Create, review, and update child-focused care and protection plans in partnership with families and professionals
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Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and statements for court proceedings
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Attend court hearings and provide evidence where required
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Work collaboratively with partner agencies including police, health, education, early help, and voluntary organisations
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Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case records using the council's electronic case management system
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work
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Current registration with Social Work England
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Enhanced DBS clearance
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Sanctuary Personnel

Social Worker - Child Safeguarding Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Quality Assurance Officer within Social Services (Locum) in Luton, earning £42 per hour Hourly. Ongoing contract. Full-time.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and knowledgeable Quality Assurance Officer to make a significant impact in the field of Social Services in Luton. With an ongoing contract that offers flexibility and dynamic work environments, this role is ideal for those looking to enhance their career while enjoying the benefits of locum work. If you are someone eager to contribute to high-quality service delivery and have the required expertise, this opportunity in Luton could be perfect for you.Perks and benefits: - Competitive hourly rate of £42, offering lucrative earning potential - Flexible working arrangements, allowing for a greater work-life balance - Opportunity to work with diverse teams, enhancing your professional network and experience - Supportive and vibrant working environment where your contributions are valued - Continuous professional development opportunities to keep your skills at the forefront of the industryWhat you will do: - Conduct thorough assessments of service quality, ensuring compliance with all standards and regulations - Implement and monitor quality assurance frameworks and support their continuous improvement - Analyse and report on performance data to inform strategic planning and service delivery improvements - Collaborate with social service teams to drive improvements and maintain high standards - Provide expert advice and support to frontline staff to enhance practice quality - Lead audits and service reviews to ensure the highest level of service deliveryRequirements: - Degree or equivalent in social work, demonstrating your academic foundation and expertise - Current registration with Social Work England, affirming your professional standing - Significant frontline experience in Social Services within the UK as a qualified Social Worker, providing a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the fieldLuton is a vibrant town full of rich cultural diversity and history, offering a wonderful place to live and work. Enjoy a variety of eateries, parks, and community events, alongside excellent transportation links to London and beyond. Join us in Luton where you can grow professionally while enjoying a lively and welcoming community.Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Quality Assurance Officer

At HC-One, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed Care Assistants to join our Flex Force team. If you're looking to earn extra money while gaining valuable experience in the care sector, Flex Force is the perfect solution. With contracted hours and guaranteed set pay each month, you'll also enjoy the freedom to choose shifts that fit around your family life or other commitments. Shifts will be offered across our care homes in the Milton Keynes area, providing you with a variety of opportunities and flexibility to shape your working week. Shifts are scheduled between Monday and Sunday and may not always be consecutive, including days, nights, and weekends. As a Flex Force Care Assistant, you'll travel between a cluster of our homes, which is an essential and expected part of the role. Flexibility is key, as it allows you to support the unique needs of each home while still keeping control over your schedule. The homes include : Highclere, MK14 7NH, Blakelands Lodge, MK43 2AH &amp; The Applewood, MK14 5AF. About The Role As a Flexible Care Assistant at HC-One, you'll value kindness above all. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. Whether providing long- or short-term care that includes respite and palliative care, our focus is always on providing the kindest and highest quality care. Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart. It's about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. And, whether you're helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you'll always have their well-being in mind above anything else. Duties are varied but will include. <ul> <li> Supporting Residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals </li> <li> Helping Residents with limited mobility </li> <li> Taking responsibility for the wellbeing of Residents on and off site. </li> </ul> A driving license with access to a vehicle would be advantageous but is not essential. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility in adult social care and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word-it's a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualities-what we call Kindness the HC-One Way: <ul> <li> We are curious-asking questions, seeking to understand. </li> <li> We are compassionate-walking in the shoes of others. </li> <li> We are creative-finding practical ways to make things happen. </li> <li> We are courageous-supporting residents to live the life they choose. </li> <li> And we are dependable-people can always count on us. </li> </ul> We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do. We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, we're looking for team members who are comfortable with technology-or open to learning. You'll be supported every step of the way. We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growth-opening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

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Flex Force Care Assistant

As a Senior Care Assistant at Thorn Springs , Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our care. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. For you, it will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families - helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you'll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident's family on the phone, you'll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. You will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 values or qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding adult social care - and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles. We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including: <ul> <li> Higher than average pay rates </li> <li> Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG </li> <li> Free uniform </li> <li> Company pension scheme </li> <li> 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays </li> <li> Life assurance cover for all colleagues </li> <li> Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications </li> <li> GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16 </li> <li> An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team </li> <li> Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners </li> <li> Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues </li> <li> First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home </li> <li> Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links </li> <li> Refer a friend scheme</li> </ul>

Senior Care Assistant

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Senior Care Assistant. Join our bank team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK. The Role<ul> <li>Leading and supervising your shift</li> <li>Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered</li> <li>Administering and recording medication</li> <li>Carrying out risk assessments</li> <li>Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible</li> <li>Working closely with the leadership team to develop services</li> <li>Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times</li> </ul>Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:<ul> <li>Wagestream- access your wages at any-time </li> <li>Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements</li> <li>Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme</li> <li>Hundreds of online and in-store discounts</li> <li>Wellbeing support</li> </ul>About You<ul> <li>NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable</li> <li>Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and supervise others</li> <li>A good understanding of care planning processes</li> <li>Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication</li> <li>Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling</li> </ul>We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours. Click apply now.

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Senior Care Assistant Bank

ABOUT THE ROLE This is full time 38.5hrs per week contract. As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Care Home

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Referral &amp; Assessment Team to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,799 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton’s effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.</li><li>Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative.</li><li>Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families.</li><li>Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.</li><li>Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council’s social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations.</li><li>Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures.</li><li>To be responsible for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Referral &amp; Assessment Team to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £46,034 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To be responsible for a complex caseload including those children at risk and subject to care proceedings and child protection plans to make a positive difference for children, young people and families in the town, by driving up the quality of practice and partnerships across the town and its services, whilst ensuring legislative requirements are met.</li><li>Support Team Managers to promote excellence within the team, i.e. providing peer supervision, mentoring and deputising in the absence of Managers.</li><li>To gather information, to complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessment of need and risk in respect of children and families. Critically analyse all relevant information and take the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of child/young people.</li><li>Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, implement, monitor and review using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and services users.</li><li>Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people. Build [positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.</li><li>Update and maintain high quality case files in the council’s management information system, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information about the child’s circumstances and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations.</li><li>To take personal responsibility for own professional development and reflective practice and keep up to date with changes to legislation, court rules, policies, procedures and best practice development i.e. for your Continued Professional Development and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Practitioner job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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