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Medicare First is a leading provider of locum and permanent workers in the Social work and Allied Health jobs sector.

Today is World Cancer Day which aims to prevent millions of deaths each year by raising awareness and education about Ca...
04/02/2022

Today is World Cancer Day which aims to prevent millions of deaths each year by raising awareness and education about Cancer. Cancer has touched everyone's life one way or another so why not get involved in raising awareness and closing the care gap.

It takes a proverbial 21 days to create a positive habit. So, for 2022, commit to improving your personal health, making history by helping to eliminate cervical cancer, educating yourself and speaking out about the inequities that exist in accessing cancer services – one day at a time for 21 days. Sign up to join the challenge 👉 https://bit.ly/3g04SCP

As we draw 2021 to a close we look back on the outstanding work and dedication from our candidates and staff over the ye...
31/12/2021

As we draw 2021 to a close we look back on the outstanding work and dedication from our candidates and staff over the year.

If you are looking for a career change or recruitment support in the new year, join us as we positively look forward to welcoming 2022

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Merry Christmas from all at team Medicare First 🎅🎄We hope you have a happy and healthy time and enjoy some much needed f...
25/12/2021

Merry Christmas from all at team Medicare First 🎅🎄

We hope you have a happy and healthy time and enjoy some much needed festive cheer.

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#2021

Get a head start on a new role for the new year - register with us to hear about our latest new roles across the country...
24/12/2021

Get a head start on a new role for the new year - register with us to hear about our latest new roles across the country! https://bit.ly/34OxFml

Are you an experienced marketing manager?We are looking for an innovative and versatile Recruitment Marketing Manager to...
29/11/2021

Are you an experienced marketing manager?

We are looking for an innovative and versatile Recruitment Marketing Manager to join our health and social care team who has proven experience in resourcing and retention strategy, improving user experience and maximising ROI.

With the support of the Head of Marketing, Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer, you will work with the senior leadership team of the healthcare staffing division to develop recruitment strategies and solutions, further the brand propositions, create and plan campaigns, grow the marketing output and quality through online/printed content and internal and external communications.

For more information about the role or to apply 👉 https://bit.ly/3wPDaAn or email your CV to cm@hcrg.uk.com

15/11/2021

HCRG, a national group of recruitment companies has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic Recruitment Marketing Manager to join our health and social care staffing division.

In recent years, HCRG has gone through a period of extremely rapid growth, even acquiring five brands during the pandemic! We’re a fast moving business and we’re looking for someone to join a dynamic marketing department with bags of enthusiasm.

What’s the job?
Your role will be to work on the health and social care recruitment brands of the HCRG family. These teams recruit every feasible role you can think of that helps to keep Britain healthy – from nurses and doctors, social workers, mental health workers and counsellors, plus non clinical roles like medical secretaries. These roles are placed into the NHS, Private Hospitals, Local Authorities and even the Ministry of Defence, so you will be liaising with some huge organisations, this may occasionally include working on co-branded collateral with their marketing teams.

With the support of the Head of Marketing, Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer, you will work with the senior leadership team of the healthcare staffing division to develop recruitment strategies and solutions, further the brand propositions, create and plan campaigns, grow the marketing output and quality through online/printed content and internal and external communications.

This is a flexible working role meaning you can work predominantly from home if you wish, however most of our marketing team work part time in our brand new Liverpool City Centre office, based in the Cotton Exchange building.

Main Duties:
- Develop resource and retention strategies based on current and future goals
- Create and implement campaigns to support recruitment strategies targeting audiences including nurses, social workers, doctors, allied health professionals and community care professionals in the UK and internationally.
- Work on improving and monitoring the candidate journey
- Draft blog content in accordance with marketing strategy
- React to PR requests quickly by having the ability to draft responses and in some cases (with the support of our PR agency) press releases
- Create and implement email marketing and social media plans in-line with marketing strategies
- Research and plan events to help improve brand awareness
- React to branding requests quickly, particularly working on presentation slides for bid and tender presentations.
- Work with third parties to gain the best service/product for the best cost and delivery, as and when required
- Produce ROI reports using data gained from recruitment teams and work to improve ROI
- You may be also be required to help on bids, help with HR campaigns and possibly other departments dependant on their needs
-Line managing a marketing assistant and graphic designer

Essential requirements for the role:
- Proven experience of gaining growth in a marketing and/or comms role
- Strong time management, organisation and planning skills
- Strong English language skills with the ability to write copy for blogs, flyers, web content etc
- Being comfortable working in a fast paced environment and being responsive to change
- Flexibility of time and appreciation that you may be needed to pick up work in evenings, early morning and attend events or exhibitions with the possibility of staying away from home for one or two nights.
- A positive attitude without hesitation to overcome obstacles. There will be many, we’re a fast paced business and problem solving is key to getting the job done

Desired Attributes:
- Experience in the recruitment, healthcare or social care sectors
- A marketing qualification
- Experience with working with industry platforms Broadbean, Bond Adapt and Bullhorn
- Experience with recruitment platforms such as Indeed and LinkedIn
- Experience with Wordpress or similar CMSs
- Full, current driving licence and access to a car

Who will you be working with?
You’ll be working closely with senior leaders and recruitment consultants across the health and social care businesses, as well as teams including compliance, occupational and bids & tenders. You’ll form part of our established marketing team who all look after their own areas of the wider HCRG group.

We share a hot desking office with other corporate services teams such as HR and IT, as some of the healthcare brands you’ll be looking after have a presence in the same building as us. Our hot-desking space is brand new to us, but we’re busy making ourselves at home here!

Occasional travel to our other hub offices will be required, including our head office in Soho Square, London, and our doctors recruitment hub in Skipton, Yorkshire. You’ll also need to travel for occasional exhibitions and events.

HCRG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of s*x, age, race, s*xual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion, belief or disability.

Today is world mental health day 2021, Mental health can affect anyone, at anytime, but the last year has been tough for...
10/10/2021

Today is world mental health day 2021, Mental health can affect anyone, at anytime, but the last year has been tough for everyone. In times like these, it’s important that we show care for each other, by reaching out and offering help to those who need it. Whether it be support from family, friends or colleagues.

We wanted to emphasise the importance of supporting mental health in the workplace and in particular, the health and social care sector. Take a look at some resources and tips for staying well at work: https://bit.ly/3AbMKxv

We love to hear such positive words from one of our candidate who is a social worker assistant. Here at Medicare First o...
06/10/2021

We love to hear such positive words from one of our candidate who is a social worker assistant. Here at Medicare First our aim is not just simply to match people and organisations, but to provide an unparalleled service to be proud of. Thank you SP 😀

If you would like to register with us or contact us for more information 👉 https://bit.ly/34OxFml

New JobSenior Social Worker - Exploitation (Horizons) - HSWKHIndustry: Social CareJob Type: ContractLocation: Sandwell, ...
14/09/2021

New Job
Senior Social Worker - Exploitation (Horizons) - HSWKH
Industry: Social Care
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sandwell, England
Salary: Up to £29.93 per hour

Medicare First are currently recruiting for an experienced Exploitation (Horizons) Social Worker,

You will be a dedicated Social Worker, working on a temporary contract on a full-time basis alongside our Exploitation and Missing Team which was developed in October 2019.

You will be responsible for working with children and young people who go missing and are at risk of exploitation and to work with the transferrable risks and preventative elements for their sibling(s). You will co-work with Horizons (Exploitation) workers who offer intensive relationship-based practice and intervention with the exploited young person in the family.

We are looking for experienced Social Workers who have a sound understanding of processes relating to Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After children, as well as contextual safeguarding relating to Exploitation.

You will be directly managed by a Team Manager within the Care Management Service in order for you to be provided with supervision lead by a Social Work Qualified member of the team. You will work well as a part of the team, supporting the positive changes alongside your colleagues, the Team Manager, Senior Horizons Worker and Exploitation Co-ordinator.

You will need to drive through the positive changes needed to reduce the risks of our highest risk exploited and missing young people. You will need to be able to undertake direct work, gather vital information, form risk assessments and safety plans and work well with our partner agencies, sharing important information at the right time to ensure the safety of our young people.

About you:

You will understand the needs of children and young people on a child in need, child protection and looked after children's plan and have a passion to safeguard children.

You will be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of safeguarding, services and related procedures, practice and policies, as well as a thorough knowledge of all associated legislation.

You will understand contextual safeguarding and how this change and evolves through the course of work with a young person and their family.

You will use your engagement skills to build rapport with our most difficult to engage young people to enable successful intervention and to ensure safety and minimisation of risks.

The ability to remain organised, formulate and maintain accurate plans, reports and records and the ability to meet deadlines is essential. Most importantly you will be child focused and be able to demonstrate this throughout your career.

We would like to be able to see you demonstrate that you can effectively co-work with others.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this position, plus a full driving licence and use of your own vehicle.

Medicare First are currently recruiting for an experienced Exploitation (Horizons) Social Worker, You will be a dedicated Social Worker, working on a temporary contract on a full-time basis alongside our Exploitation and Missing Team which was developed in October 2019. You will be responsible for w...

Our locum staff are constantly commenting just how much they enjoy working at Medicare FirstCharlene, a social worker, s...
13/09/2021

Our locum staff are constantly commenting just how much they enjoy working at Medicare First

Charlene, a social worker, shares some kind words below. We are so happy to help her reach her next chapter.

If you're looking for the next step in your career, our team are here to help. Get in in touch today! https://bit.ly/3hnD4JF

New JobSenior Social Worker - Safeguarding and Assessment Team - SAATKHIndustry: Social CareJob Type: ContractLocation: ...
10/09/2021

New Job
Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding and Assessment Team - SAATKH
Industry: Social Care
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sandwell, England
Salary: Up to £29.93 per hour

Medicare First are currently recruiting for experienced Senior Social Workers to work within the Safeguarding and Assessment team in Sandwell



You will be responsible for managing a complex caseload and responding to all new referrals with timely intervention and assessments.



You will also need experience in completing single assessment and undertaking Section 47 investigations



What you will need:



You must have the right to work in the UK
Previous experience in a similar role
SW England registration



About Medicare First



Medicare First are a nationwide social care recruitment provider specialising in finding qualified social work professionals for temporary and permanent work across the UKs local authorities. We work to provide a fair and ethical service to the workers we represent; it is central to our business ethos. The well-being of vulnerable adults and children and younger people can only be properly supported when our teams deliver on their commitment to our worker community.



We are always interested in hearing from CAMHS Practitioners, Independent Reviewing Officers, Senior Social Workers, Service Managers, Team Managers, Adult's Qualified Social Workers and Children's Qualified Social Workers.



What Medicare First can offer you :

Medicare First is a first tier recruitment provider to local authorities so you will have access to opportunities before they reach many other agencies
Opportunity as a Medicare First worker to access continued lines of work
Excellent rates of pay both (Umbrella companies, Limited Company and PAYE welcomed)
Your own dedicated consultant who will manage your registrations through to clearance
Your own personal consultant
Regularly meetings and visits with your consultant
Quick and Easy Registration Process



If you are passionate about delivering a high standard of social care and would like to work in a supportive forward-thinking environment, we would like to hear from you! Apply online with your CV today.



Medicare First is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of s*x , age, race, s*xual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

*Terms and conditions apply.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Medicare First operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Medicare First are currently recruiting for experienced Senior Social Workers to work within the Safeguarding and Assessment team in Sandwell You will be responsible for managing a complex caseload and responding to all new referrals with timely intervention and assessments. You will also need exper...

New JobSenior Social Worker - Children in Care  - KHCICIndustry: Social CareJob Type: ContractLocation: West Midlands, E...
18/08/2021

New Job
Senior Social Worker - Children in Care - KHCIC
Industry: Social Care
Job Type: Contract
Location: West Midlands, England
Salary: Up to £29.93 per hour

Medicare First are currently looking for experienced Children in Care/Looked After Children Social Workers to work in the West Midlands.

You will be working with 0 - 18 year olds already in foster care or placement and have a plan of not returning home or to go to court.

You will get the case through court and finalise it, whether it be through fostering, home or alternative accommodation.

It's a full time post , with an average case load of 18/19 per person

- Will consider part time

- Agile working

- Condensed hours

- Remote working

- Good integration

- Monthly supervisions



What you will need:



You must have the right to work in the UK
Previous experience in a similar role
SW England Registration



About Medicare First



Medicare First are a nationwide social care recruitment provider specialising in finding qualified social work professionals for temporary and permanent work across the UKs local authorities. We work to provide a fair and ethical service to the workers we represent; it is central to our business ethos. The well-being of vulnerable adults and children and younger people can only be properly supported when our teams deliver on their commitment to our worker community.



We are always interested in hearing from CAMHS Practitioners, Independent Reviewing Officers, Senior Social Workers, Service Managers, Team Managers, Adult's Qualified Social Workers and Children's Qualified Social Workers.



What Medicare First can offer you :

Medicare First is a first tier recruitment provider to local authorities so you will have access to opportunities before they reach many other agencies
Opportunity as a Medicare First worker to access continued lines of work
Excellent rates of pay both (Umbrella companies, Limited Company and PAYE welcomed)
Your own dedicated consultant who will manage your registrations through to clearance
Your own personal consultant
Regularly meetings and visits with your consultant
Quick and Easy Registration Process



If you are passionate about delivering a high standard of social care and would like to work in a supportive forward-thinking environment, we would like to hear from you! Apply online with your CV today.



Medicare First is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of s*x , age, race, s*xual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

*Terms and conditions apply.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Medicare First operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Medicare First are currently looking for experienced Children in Care/Looked After Children Social Workers to work in the West Midlands. You will be working with 0 – 18 year olds already in foster care or placement and have a plan of not returning home or to go to court. You will get the case thro...

New JobFamily Court Advisor - FCAKHIndustry: Social CareJob Type: ContractLocation: Birmingham, EnglandSalary: £29 - £32...
18/08/2021

New Job
Family Court Advisor - FCAKH
Industry: Social Care
Job Type: Contract
Location: Birmingham, England
Salary: £29 - £32 per hour

Family Court Advisor - West Midlands
About the Role:

Providing advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person.
Influence those with parental responsibility to be more child-focused when needed and to advise the courts about how a child's life can be improved, supporting judicial case management in the process.
To achieve the above you will need to keep the child at the centre of your work through high quality direct work with children and their families.
You will need to be a skilled negotiator, working persuasively with family members and professionals on behalf of children.
You will need to keep the child's timescale in the context of the child's journey through childhood and, where applicable, the care system, at the centre of everything you do and you must be prepared to advocate in the best interests of the child, ensuring their voice is not lost in the court arena.
You will be required to be a resilient, reflective and accountable practitioner, possessing good IT and organisational skills, so that you can maintain a high throughput of outstanding casework.

Please get in touch for more information - Katie.harris@medicarefirst.co.uk - 07936 346 972

Family Court Advisor – West Midlands About the Role: * Providing advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person. * Influence those with parental...

New JobSenior Practitioner - Safeguarding - KHSGIndustry: Social CareJob Type: PermanentLocation: Birmingham, EnglandSal...
18/08/2021

New Job
Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding - KHSG
Industry: Social Care
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, England
Salary: Up to £32.33 per hour

Birmingham Children's Trust continues to go from strength to strength. They are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people and families in the country. They are on the journey to to become a centre of excellence in both social work and family support.

We are currently recuruited for experienced social workers to work within safeguarding teams across the region.

Caseloads are some of the lowest in the region
Birmingham Childrens Trust are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all their staff and have extended the offer of the covid vaccine to all staff.
They offer flexible working from home to help you to balance your professional and personal commitments, which includes condensed working hours (9 day fortnight).
They have platforms to undertake virtual meetings and have hubs across the city for staff to access as necessary.
All agency staff are valued as team members and will receive individual and group supervision and resources, training opportunities through our practice hub and social work academy.
You will be a passionate, motivated and committed Social Worker who has completed their ASYE and wants to work with children and families to make a positive difference to their lives. You will be able to build effective relationships, carry out in-depth assessments of social need and risk to children, working in partnership with children, families and professionals, enabling their full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making.
There has never been a better time to join Birmingham Children's Trust and develop your career. Come and join Birmingham's biggest family!

For more information please get in touch - katie.harris@medicarefirst.co.uk - 07936 346 972

Birmingham Children’s Trust continues to go from strength to strength. They are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people and families in the country. They are on the journey to to become a centre of excellence in both social work and family support...

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