5 jobs found in Swaffham

Social Worker | Adults | Norfolk County Council Up to £43.38ph | High-Level Complexity & Autonomy Are you a seasoned Adult Social Worker looking for a high-yield locum contract that rewards clinical expertise? Norfolk County Council is seeking high-caliber practitioners to join their Adult Social Care teams. This is a mobile, community-based role designed for those who thrive on autonomy and complex casework. The Role: Complexity and Autonomy This position goes beyond basic care planning. You will manage a specialist caseload that requires sophisticated risk management and a strengths-based approach. * Lead Safeguarding: Take the helm on complex Section 42 investigations, multi-agency policy implementation, and high-risk capacity/Best Interest issues. * Strategic Planning: Coordinate and monitor care packages, advocating for service users to ensure outcomes are met, not just recorded. * Expert Reporting: Provide high-level written reports for...

Children and Young People’s Worker – additional needs About Us: Peterborough Women’s Aid was formed in 1975. The organisation has grown since that time providing not only safe and secure accommodation to women and children escaping domestic abuse, but also provides specific an Advice Line Services and Outreach. We currently have an opportunity for a Children and Young Peoples Worker, additional needs specialist, to join Peterborough Women’s Aid. You will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people who have additional needs and are living in our refuge. You will need a flexible approach to supporting children and young people as you maybe required to undertake some work outside of office hours. In addition, you will participate in an Out of Hours service, providing on call support to refuge service users at evenings and weekends. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: * To contribute to each child’s individual support plan, implementing actions, through...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Social Worker to join the Exploitation and Missing Team, part of the Young People's Safeguarding Service. This specialist team works with children and young people at risk of exploitation, trafficking, and those who go missing from home or care. This role requires a practitioner with strong safeguarding experience, confidence in multi-agency working, and the ability to build meaningful, trauma-informed relationships with vulnerable young people. Responsibilities: Build trusting and effective relationships with vulnerable children and young people. Use trauma‑informed approaches to understand experiences of exploitation. Respond promptly to children reported missing from home or care. Provide oversight of return home interviews and support next steps within safeguarding plans. Conduct timely and meaningful return home interviews to explore reasons for going missing. Identify push and pull...

Social Worker - Assessment Service | Peterborough City Council Ref: PCC RQ(phone number removed) Location: Sand Martin House / Hybrid WFH / Agile working The team operates on a three-week duty rota, meaning each team is only responsible for new referrals once every three weeks. When teams are on duty it is expected that Social Workers are in the office Duration: 12 weeks Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella) About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment Service. This is a vital frontline role responding to referrals where there are concerns around a child's safety or wellbeing. Working within a supportive team structure, you will investigate concerns, assess risk, and ensure children's voices are central in all decision‑making. You will carry a varied caseload of statutory assessments and have the support of dedicated business support and practitioners. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section...

Family Time Practitioner – Suffolk County Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Family Time Practitioner Opus People Solutions are recruiting Family Time Practitioners to support Children’s Services by supervising and facilitating Family Time sessions between children and their families. This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in ensuring children experience safe, positive and meaningful contact with those who matter most to them. Experience: • Safeguard children throughout Family Time sessions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times • Supervise and facilitate sessions in a nurturing, supportive and child centred environment • Observe and assess interactions between children and parents, providing constructive feedback where appropriate • Maintain accurate, detailed records of observations, outcomes and any concerns • Work collaboratively with Social Workers and other professionals to support children’s plans • Deliver Family Time in a range of...