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Social Worker - Duty and Assessment - Lancashire - £36 Per Hour Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced social worker for a position within a duty and assessment team for a client based in Lancashire. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to providing an effective child centred service to children in need of support and protection. Benefits: * Excellent rate of pay * Free parking * Regular supervision * Supportive team/management Duties of this Social Work Role: * Engaging children/young people through a variety of direct work methods * Understanding children's safeguarding processes * Carrying out court work * Managing a varied and complex case load * Writing concise, fit for purpose reports/court statements * Working as part of an effective team * Inputting into children's services data systems (Mosaic; ICS) Essential Requirements: * Social Work England registration *...

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Cheshire East - £39 per hour An experienced Social Worker is required to join a Safeguarding Team based in Cheshire East. You will have the opportunity to put your previous experience to good use whilst being surrounded by a strong supportive network of experienced Social Workers and managers.You will have a caseload of around 10-12 Families and as a worker you will be provided with a comprehensive induction, training, help and advice to enable you to reach your full potential. Benefits of this Social Worker role include: Effective induction Caseload of 10-12 Families Excellent rate of pay Reflective supervision Long term contracts available Clearly defined practice standards and managers standards Effective and supportive management The right technology to undertake your role Efficient 'work-life balance' is encouraged Flexible/remote working Responsibilities of this Social Worker role include: Liaising with other professionals Knowledge of...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for OR(phone number removed) - HR Business Partner on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: OR(phone number removed) - HR Business Partner Contract Duration: 4 Months Hours Per Week: 37 Work Pattern: Hybrid- Twice in a week to Office Job Purpose * To optimise the performance and impact of service delivery and implement the Council’s People Strategy through the provision of professional, HR Business Partner advice and challenge, effective people management and organisational/workforce design/ change activities. Education and Knowledge * Mathematics and English GCSE (grade C or above) or equivalent * Relevant HR qualification or working towards MCIPD or equivalent. * Commitment to on-going personal & professional development Personal skills and general competencies * Provides and sets an excellent example of customer care for other staff. * Effectively sets direction for a team providing motivation for all to deliver...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits...

Social Worker – Support & Safeguarding Team 📍 Salisbury, Wiltshire 💷 £38.00 per hour 🏡 Hybrid Working Available 🅿️ Parking Permit Provided We are recruiting two experienced Social Workers to join Wiltshire's busy and supportive Support & Safeguarding Team based in Salisbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a tenacious safeguarding service supporting children from assessment through to Child Protection planning. The Team The service consists of: * Social Workers * Family Keyworkers * Safeguarding Practitioners * Experienced Management Team Responsibilities * Managing child in need and child protection cases * Completing assessments and care planning * Undertaking direct work with children and families * Multi-agency safeguarding work * Court work where required * Working towards positive and sustainable family outcomes Requirements * Qualified Social Worker * Social Work England registration * Children's...

Duty & Assessment Social Worker 📍 North East Derbyshire & Bolsover 💷 £36.00 per hour 🕒 Full Time We are recruiting three experienced Duty & Assessment Social Workers to join supportive and established Children's Social Care Teams across North East Derbyshire and Bolsover. Whether based in the Clay Cross Team or Bolsover Team, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding children and supporting families at the point of referral and assessment. Key Responsibilities * Undertake Child and Family Assessments * Manage referrals and threshold decisions * Complete Section 17 and Section 47 investigations * Carry out risk and needs assessments * Attend strategy discussions and child protection conferences * Build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies * Maintain accurate and timely case recordings Requirements * Qualified Social Worker * Social Work England registration * Previous experience within Children's Duty...

Adult Social Worker – Adults Services 📍 Cornwall 💷 £32.00 per hour 🏡 Hybrid Working We are seeking experienced Adult Social Workers to join a dynamic Adult Social Care service supporting adults aged 18+, including individuals with: * Physical Disabilities * Learning Disabilities * Autism * Older Persons Services The Role You will provide high-quality statutory social work interventions, undertaking: * Needs assessments * Care planning * Reviews * Safeguarding enquiries * Risk assessment and management * Multi-agency working You will work with individuals, families and carers to promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes. Requirements * Qualified Social Worker * Social Work England registration * Experience within Adult Social Care * Knowledge of the Care Act and safeguarding legislation * Strong assessment and care planning skills * Ability to manage a varied caseload Why Apply? * £32.00 per hour * Flexible...

Position: Lawyer - Childrens (Interim) Location: Po Box 500, Middlesbrough, TS1 9FT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 39.19 per hour Job Reference: (phone number removed)        Job Responsibilities Provide specialist legal advice and support to Children’s Services within the local authority. Manage a caseload of complex children’s social care legal matters, including care proceedings and child protection cases. Advise social workers, managers, and senior officers on legal issues relating to children and families. Prepare and draft legal documents, statements, applications, and court submissions. Represent the council in court proceedings and attend hearings where required. Provide advice on pre-proceedings work, including Public Law Outline (PLO) processes. Ensure all legal work is completed in line with relevant legislation, court procedures, and local authority policies. Work closely with social care...

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Help & Protection Team based within the Families For All Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic frontline service, helping to safeguard children and support families to achieve positive and lasting outcomes. Rate: £28.55 per hour (Umbrella) As a Social Worker within the Help & Protection Team, you will work directly with children, young people and families, undertaking statutory interventions and delivering high-quality social work practice. You will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, safeguarding work and direct interventions for children and families with complex needs. The role requires confident decision-making, strong partnership working and a commitment to delivering child-centred practice. Key Responsibilities Working with children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and departmental...

Social Worker – Families First Initial Support Team 📍 Location: London Borough of Ealing 💷 £39.04 per hour 🏡 Hybrid Working 📅 Locum Opportunity Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity? Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Families First – Initial Support Team within a well-established Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to children and families while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and a competitive hourly rate. The Role You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of children and families at the front door of Children's Services, completing assessments, identifying levels of need and risk, and ensuring children receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. Working closely with partner agencies, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes through timely, strengths-based...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Qualitative Analyst on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: We are seeking analyst support for a discrete piece of work over 25 days. The role will provide analytical, research and coordination capacity to support the creation of resident insight analysis. The work will involve taking existing outputs and using established AI routines to create thematic insight. You will be responsible to: Review and analyse resident survey responses, engagement outputs, data and documentation provided by the project team. Contribute to the test and learn phase of a new approach to embed community insight into strategic decision making Identify key themes, issues, risks, gaps and opportunities. Produce clear summaries, briefings, narrative slide content (to standard model), trackers or working notes as required. Support preparation for meetings, workshops or stakeholder discussions. Maintain action logs, issue logs or other project...

Team Manager – Intervention & Planning | Barnet Council | £43.72 per Hour | Full-Time Locum Are you an experienced Children’s Social Care Team Manager looking for your next locum opportunity? We are recruiting a Team Manager – Intervention & Planning to join Barnet Council on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to support high-quality, child-centred services and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. Position Details * Role: Team Manager – Intervention & Planning * Location: London Borough of Barnet * Contract: Full-Time Locum * Start Date: ASAP * Pay Rate: £43.72 per hour * Hours: 37 hours per week * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday * Hybrid Working: Available About the Role As Team Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of a Children’s Social Care team, ensuring services are delivered in line with...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Team Advanced Practitioner to join its West Social Worker Case Holding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Children's Social Worker to work within a busy frontline service supporting vulnerable children, young people and families. Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) As a Team Advanced Practitioner, you will work within a case holding team managing and supporting a range of statutory children's social care cases. The role involves working directly with children and families where significant support, intervention and safeguarding planning is required. The team works with: Children in Need Children subject to Child Protection Plans Looked After Children Children accommodated under Section 20 Families in the pre-proceedings process Cases where care proceedings are being initiatedYou will play a key role in ensuring children receive timely and effective support, protection and permanence planning...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Help and Protection Team within the South locality. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated social work professional to work within a supportive case-holding team, helping to safeguard children and improve outcomes for families across Coventry. Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) As a Senior Practitioner within the South Social Worker Case holding Team, you will work with children and families requiring statutory intervention, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding support and care planning. You will play a key role in supporting complex casework, promoting best practice and ensuring that children receive timely and effective services that meet their individual needs. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of approximately 20 children and families Undertaking assessments and developing effective plans Working with children in need of support...

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team (FST6) Rate - £39ph (£288.60 per day) Sand Martin House – Hybrid, minimum of 2 to meet needs of business. However will need to be able to visit and see children and families in the city, including for urgent matters. D Commensurate with a social worker within a long term safeguarding team, managing cases under S17 and S47. Cases within active Public Law and Care Proceedings to final hearing. Assessment and intervention with children and families to promote welfare and effectively address risk

4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our clients HR team and provide high-quality, professional HR support across the Council and schools. The candidate will only be required to work in the office two days per week; the remaining days can be worked from home. As HR Business Partner, you will provide expert advice and support on a broad range of complex HR matters, including attendance, performance, disciplinary, grievance and conflict resolution cases. You will work closely with managers and senior leaders to support organisational change, restructures, staffing reductions and TUPE processes, ensuring risks are managed and appropriate procedures are followed. You will also support employment tribunal casework, contribute to the development of HR policies and strategies, deliver training and briefings, analyse workforce data, and build effective working relationships with trade unions, schools and internal stakeholders. The...

Shape Futures as a Children's Social Worker – Fostering Team | Bracknell Forest Borough Council | £38.00 per Hour Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for making a lasting difference in the lives of children and foster families? Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking a dedicated professional to join its Fostering Team on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority while earning a competitive rate of £38.00 per hour. Position Details * Role: Children's Social Worker – Fostering Team * Location: London * Organisation: Bracknell Forest Borough Council * Job Type: Full-Time Locum * Start Date: ASAP * Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour * Hours: 37 hours per week * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Key Responsibilities As part of the Fostering Team, you will: * Undertake viability assessments and comprehensive fostering...

Social Worker – Child in Need | London Borough of Haringey | £37.52 per Hour | Full-Time Locum Looking for your next locum opportunity in Children's Services? We are recruiting an experienced Social Worker – Child in Need to join the London Borough of Haringey on a full-time locum contract. If you're passionate about supporting children, young people, and families while working within a forward-thinking local authority, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference. Position Details * Role: Social Worker – Child in Need * Location: London * Council: London Borough of Haringey * Contract: Full-Time Locum * Start Date: ASAP * Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour * Hours: 37 hours per week * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of children and families within the Disabled Children's Team. * Complete Child and Family Assessments and specialist disability...