23 jobs found in Sheerness

Senior Social Worker Responsible to: -Children, Young People and Education Specialist Children's Services Team MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Social Work (Dip HE/Degree or Post Grad) and registration as a social worker with the Health Care Professional’s Council ASYE must be completed if more the 2 years post qualified Purpose of the Job: -Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. -The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF). -The post holder must complete the ASYE standard within 2 years of qualifying. Main duties and responsibilities: -Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare...

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x pensionable salary(T&Cs apply)All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the...

Connect2Kent are currently seeking qualified, experienced, and reliable Interpreters to support a wide range of public-sector services across Kent. We are expanding our pool of professionals and welcome applications from linguists offering Face-to-Face, Remote, or Written Translation services. Current Opportunities Face-to-Face Interpreters Assignments available across Kent and surrounding areas. Remote Interpreters Work delivered via telephone or Microsoft Teams, offering full flexibility. Written Translators Provide document translations as required by public-sector partners. Desired Languages and Dialects;- Somali Kurdish Sorani Kurdish Kurmanji Oromo Tamil Spanish French Amharic Bulgarian Nuer Ukranian What We Offer Flexible working - choose assignments that suit your schedule Travel and parking expenses claimable for eligible face-to-face bookings Variety of assignments within healthcare, social services, education, and more Supportive and professional coordination...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Children Social Work Team in Thanet The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi-agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes,...

Public Protection Officer - Offensive Weapons Act Project Location: Romford (Hybrid Working) Hourly: £45 per hour (flexible for the right candidate) Duration: 3 month contract initially The Opportunity We're working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Public Protection Officer to lead a key project focused on the implementation of the Offensive Weapons Act. This is a standalone, high-impact role where you'll take ownership of a project designed to ensure local businesses understand and comply with evolving legislation. You'll have the autonomy to make a real difference, supported by senior oversight. The Role You'll lead on reviewing legislation, developing guidance, and ensuring businesses across the borough are fully compliant with requirements relating to offensive weapons. Key Responsibilities Project & Legislative Work Review the Offensive Weapons Act and current best practice Develop clear, practical guidance for businesses Support implementation...

After School Club Manager Reports To Registered Manager / Operations Manager / Director Location [ROMFORD ESSEX] Hours: To be agreed [Insert Hours – e.g., Monday to Friday, 2:30pm–6:30pm during term time] Salary £16.00 – £20.00 (Negotiable) Purpose of the Role The After School Club Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, organisation, and delivery of a safe, stimulating, inclusive, and enjoyable after-school provision for children and young people. The postholder will lead staff, ensure compliance with safeguarding and health and safety requirements, maintain high standards of care, and create engaging activities that support children's development, wellbeing, and independence. Desirable -Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Playwork, Youth Work, Education, Health & Social Care, or equivalent. -Paediatric First Aid qualification. -Designated Safeguarding Lead training. -Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...

Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds) * Demonstrated experience of working with social tenants preferably with local authority but not essential * Ability to attend meetings, panels or case conferences and present difficult and complex cases * A working knowledge in understanding changes in legislation in housing and support services * Experience of working with a range of vulnerable tenants and families from under 18‘s to the older person living in their own homes. * Experience and knowledge of current welfare benefits and housing benefits * Experience of effective Casework Management, Referral Processing, Assessment, Support Planning, providing tenancy advice and recognising Risk * Ability to work intensively with tenants who require tailored support to settle into their tenancies and sustain them. * Ability to draft correspondence reports and collating and maintaining accurate statistics relating to the Tenancy Support work. * Problem solving skills and...

Bromley | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Referral & Assessment Service. This is a fast-paced frontline role focused on undertaking Child and Family Assessments, identifying risk, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. The Referral & Assessment Teams receive all new referrals from the Bromley MASH and complete statutory assessments to determine the most appropriate interventions for children and families. The service consists of seven teams, each made up of a Team Manager and five Social Workers. Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week in the office Hybrid working arrangement Duty week on a rotational basis (1 week in every 7 weeks) during which new allocations are received In this role, you will: Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Manage a complex caseload within a referral...

Our client Hackney council is looking for an Adult Social Worker to join their Access and Duty team. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The post holder will be part of Adult Services and will provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of adults, carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments and care planning and safeguarding. All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act and in a strengths based approach. Guidance, support and supervision will be provided in line with individual's experience and capabilities. The post holder will be working to promote personalised support and facilitating the opportunities for service user choice and control, they will be responsible for managing a case load, conducting robust assessments in partnership with service users, their carers and multi-disciplinary partners where...

Social Worker - Adult Access & Duty Team Hackney Council (Hybrid) Up to £32.00 per hour (Umbrella) Locum Contract Connect2SocialWork are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Access & Duty Team at Hackney Council. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced front door service, where you will play a key role in ensuring timely responses to referrals and supporting residents to access the right services at the earliest opportunity. Key Responsibilities Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments Provide information, advice and signposting to residents and carers Respond to referrals within a busy Access / Duty environment Develop person-centred support plans focused on positive outcomes Contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries Assess and manage risk, including MCA and DoLS application Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners Maintain accurate and timely case recordsRequirements Qualified Social...

Social Worker - Adult Access & Duty Team Location: Hackney Council Rate: £32.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum Hackney Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Access & Duty Team on a locum basis. This role sits within the front door of Adult Social Care, focusing on timely responses to referrals, initial assessments, and ensuring residents receive appropriate support at the earliest opportunity. You will work in a fast-paced environment, undertaking strengths-based assessments and collaborating with partner agencies to promote independence and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments Provide information, advice and signposting to residents and carers Respond to referrals and manage demand within an Access/Duty setting Develop person-centred support plans focused on outcomes Undertake and contribute to safeguarding enquiries Assess and manage risk, including applying Mental Capacity Act and DoLS...

Senior Social Workers - Family Help Service £39.04ph Location: Hackney The social worker will be holding cases from when the family are allocated to when the case closes. To Carry out children and family assessments:- Children in Need, Child Protection, Court work (that currently the Child Protection Service do). Education, Training and Qualifications -Degree Social Work / Post Qualified Experience -Social Work England registered / HCPC Registered -Evidence of continuing professional development -A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure at enhanced level. PROVEN EXPERIENCE -Knowledge and understanding of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, risk and protective factors. -Ability to summarise, analyse and evaluate complex information. - Knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance, Child Protection Procedures. - Knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions, methodologies and commitment to the...

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency specialising in the transport and logistics sector, supplying a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and the surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Out of Hours Emergency Officer to work for our client based in Islington. As an Out of Hours Emergency Officer, you will play a vital role in providing an effective emergency response service outside normal council operating hours. You will ensure urgent issues affecting residents are assessed, prioritised, and resolved appropriately while acting as the first point of contact for emergency enquiries and coordinating responses with relevant council departments, contractors, and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities of the Out of Hours Emergency Officer: * Handle emergency telephone calls, emails, and referrals from residents, emergency services, and partner organisations. *...

Islington | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Islington Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child in Need / Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on supporting vulnerable children and families through effective assessment, planning, and intervention to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. You will manage a complex caseload, working closely with children, families, and partner agencies to reduce risk, promote stability, and ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Working Pattern: 3 days per week in the office Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases Undertake assessments and develop outcome-focused plans Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families Lead and participate in child protection conferences, core groups,...

Our client is seeking experienced Caseworkers to play a key role in a high-profile government initiative supporting eligible Afghan nationals and their families who assisted UK operations. This is a sensitive and high-impact position within the Defence sector, ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and emotional resilience. Key Responsibilities * Manage and progress casework in line with government policy, ensuring fair, well-documented, and transparent decisions. * Analyse complex information from multiple sources to reach accurate conclusions. * Handle confidential and, at times, distressing material with professionalism and care. * Work to daily case targets while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality. * Communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. * Ensure full compliance with data protection and information security requirements. Essential Skills &...

Civil Enforcement Officer The Dimensions of this role: * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Civil Enforcement Officers provide parking advice and directions to members of the public * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Civil Enforcement Officers act as a deterrent to inconsiderate parking in order to allow the free flow of traffic. * Report abandoned vehicles to management. CBT preferred but not essential. The candidates we require must be excellent communicators with previous Civil Enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required...

Civil Enforcement Officer The Dimensions of this role: * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Civil Enforcement Officers provide parking advice and directions to members of the public * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Civil Enforcement Officers act as a deterrent to inconsiderate parking in order to allow the free flow of traffic. * Report abandoned vehicles to management. CBT preferred but not essential. The candidates we require must be excellent communicators with previous Civil Enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required...

Head of Service – Adult Social Care (Older Adults and Physical Disabilities) Location: London Salary: Competitive Senior Leadership Package Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Directorate: Adult Social Care and Health About the Role We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Adult Social Care leadership team as Head of Service – Older Adults and Physical Disabilities. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an ambitious professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding services, driving innovation, and improving outcomes for residents. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a range of adult social care services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for older adults and people with physical disabilities. Working closely with senior leaders, partners, providers, and communities, you will lead transformational change, manage complex service delivery, and ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities while...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service – Lewisham Council £39.04 per hour Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Work within a supportive and fast-paced Safeguarding Service Manage complex child protection and safeguarding cases Excellent management support and long-term development opportunities Opportunity to make a genuine difference to vulnerable children and families Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a dynamic Safeguarding Service? We are currently working with Lewisham Council to recruit a passionate and committed Social Worker to join their frontline safeguarding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive local authority that is committed to delivering outstanding services for children and families. You will play a key role in supporting children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children in Need Plans, and Public Law Outline processes, while working closely with multi-agency partners to...

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting a Support and Wellbeing Worker for our client based in Haringey, the post holder will deliver a need led service both in supported Housing schemes and within the community. Duties & Responsibilities as a Support and Wellbeing Worker: * Provide person-centred support to vulnerable adults, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. * Build positive relationships with service users to understand their individual needs, preferences, and goals. * Develop, review, and maintain support plans and care plans, ensuring they reflect everyone’s changing needs and circumstances. * Complete annual support plan reviews and contribute to multi-agency meetings where required. * Monitor and support mental health and...