13 jobs found in Telford

Staffordshire County Council Social Worker – Assessment Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Locum About the Role Staffordshire County Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Assessment Team. This role involves completing high-quality Child and Family Assessments, responding to new referrals, making timely decisions to safeguard children, and working closely with partner agencies to provide effective early intervention. You’ll be working directly with families at the first point of contact, ensuring proportionate responses based on clear risk assessment and strengths-based practice. Key Responsibilities Undertake Child and Family Assessments for new referrals. Carry out Section 17 and Section 47 investigations when required. Use clear risk analysis to support decision-making and planning. Complete direct work with children to ensure their voice is central to all decisions. Liaise with multi-agency partners including...

Lead Change Where It Matters Most - Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Staffordshire County Council | £24.38 - £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) Staffordshire County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, and Advanced/Senior Practitioners to join the Assessment and Staying Together Team in Stafford. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a stable, supportive service focused on strong frontline practice and keeping families together wherever possible. This role is based at SP1 Stafford, with on-site parking available, and sits within a well-established team led by a Social Work Practice Lead. The Team Assessment and Staying Together - Social Work Practice Lead Team size: 8 practitioners Location: SP1 Stafford Parking available on site The Role Supporting the progression of Child in Need plans Working closely with and supporting Early Help Practitioners Completing Section 47 investigations Undertaking Initial Child Protection Conference...

Adolescent Safeguarding Social Worker Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council £41 per hour Make a difference where it truly matters. Dudley Children’s Social Care is recruiting passionate Adolescent Safeguarding Social Workers to join its dynamic and ambitious service, supporting young people aged 13+ who are at risk of exploitation and extra-familial harm. 💡 Why Dudley? Dudley has embedded the Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding Model across its social work teams — a strengths-based, whole-family approach that brings together co-located, multi-disciplinary partners to work intensively with families. The aim? Reduce risk, keep families together, and prevent children entering care or child protection planning wherever possible. Practice in Dudley is restorative at its core, using Motivational Interviewing to create meaningful, sustainable change while recognising the strengths of children, families, and their wider networks. 👥 About the Service The Adolescent Safeguarding Service...

About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join its Children's Safeguarding service on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is confident in managing complex cases and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Responsibilities Hold and manage a varied and complex caseload in line with statutory requirements. Undertake high‑quality assessments, direct work, and intervention planning to safeguard children at risk of harm. Lead on child protection processes, including Section 47 enquiries, Initial Child Protection Conferences, and Child in Need planning. Produce timely, evidence‑based reports for court proceedings and multi‑agency meetings. Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, schools, health services, and other professionals to promote children's safety and wellbeing. Provide professional guidance, support, and mentoring to less experienced...

Make a Real Difference - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (Children & Families) Staffordshire County Council | Up to £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) Monday-Friday | 09:00-17:00 | Hybrid Working Available Staffordshire County Council is recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (Grade 10) to join a supportive and forward-thinking Children & Families Service on a locum basis. This is a high-impact role for a confident practitioner passionate about strengths-based, restorative practice, early intervention, and helping families thrive within their communities. The Role Managing complex cases and delivering high-quality social work interventions Using restorative and strengths-based approaches to support children and families Supporting families to develop their own plans through Family Meetings and Family Group Conferences Completing high-quality assessments and reports for court, Child Protection Conferences and statutory reviews...

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker (Adult Social Care) to join their team based in Birmingham     JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £32 - £35  per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Birmingham (3 days office-based)    JOB SUMMARY Experienced and committed Social Worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Team, working within Duty Triage. This is a key frontline role focused on safeguarding adults at risk and ensuring timely, proportionate responses to safeguarding concerns JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:   Undertake duty triage of safeguarding concerns and referrals Carry out Section 42 safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014 Make informed decisions to manage risk and protect vulnerable adults Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies Maintain accurate, timely case records in accordance...

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: West Midlands Rate: £42 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay...

Head of Customer Services ⭐ Core Purpose of the Role * Lead the council’s customer service strategy, ensuring residents receive a high‑quality, consistent experience across all channels. * Oversee customer contact centres, digital access, complaints handling, executive correspondence, and service improvement functions. * Drive digital transformation and channel shift to improve efficiency and accessibility. * Build a strong customer‑focused culture across the organisation. Operational Management * Manage the corporate contact centre and customer service teams (often 20–120 staff depending on council size). * Ensure efficient handling of enquiries, complaints, and correspondence. * Oversee performance management, KPIs, and service standards. Essential Requirements * Significant experience working within a UK local authority in a senior customer service, customer experience, or customer access role. *...

My client is looking for a senior level interim consultant to Support the Director to deliver a high-quality repairs and maintenance services. You will be accountable to ensure the housing stock is repaired and maintained to a good standard for its tenants and meets regulatory requirements and decent home standards. Client Details My client is one of the leading social housing providers in the Midlands providing over 30000 properties to the region. Description Lead and manage the property maintenance and repair operations effectively. Oversee the implementation of maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with regulations. Manage budgets and resources efficiently to meet organisational goals. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Ensure high standards of safety and quality across all property-related activities. Provide strategic advice on property maintenance and repair initiatives. Monitor performance metrics and...

Family Time Worker Families & Communities – Children and Families Services ? Staffordshire area We are currently recruiting a Family Time Worker to support children, young people and their families during planned and court-directed family time sessions. This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who is child-focused, emotionally intelligent and confident working in sensitive and sometimes challenging situations. About the role As a Family Time Worker, you will coordinate and facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or wider family members. Your role will be to ensure sessions are safe, supportive and focused on promoting positive relationships and the child’s welfare. You will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to accurate recording and reporting, and providing practical parenting guidance during sessions where appropriate. This role will require flexibility, including evening and weekend work, to meet the...

Child Protection Social Worker Warwickshire County Council 6-Month Contract | £33.30 per hour Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join its North Office based out of Nuneaton and Atherstone on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to work within a supportive local authority while managing a realistic and well-structured caseload. Key Details Role: Child Protection Social Worker Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £33.30 per hour Caseload: Approximately 22 cases Location: WarwickshireKey Responsibilities Manage a caseload of child protection cases in line with statutory requirements Undertake assessments, care planning, and court work as required Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate, up-to-date case records Participate in child protection conferences, core groups, and court...

Duty and Assessment Social Worker Halton £39ph Full Time Duties and Responsibilities Conduct initial assessments. Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support. Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children. Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place. Produce high-quality assessments and reports for management and court purposes. Respond swiftly to referrals, assessing risk and need to ensure timely and effective interventions. Requirements Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work). Registration with Social Work England. Proven experience within a Duty and Assessment team or similar front-line social work. To find out more information please contact (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Connect2Halton is currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Short Break Service for Children with Disabilities Team within Halton Borough Council. We are looking to appoint a specialist Social Worker who shares our commitment to provide services that enable families of children with disabilities to have an improved quality of life within their communities. You will have a key role in assessing the needs of disabled children who have complex needs, producing a robust, person centred, Child in Need plan and supporting them to access short break services. Key Responsibilities: Undertake complex assessments for children and young people with disabilities, identifying needs and risks, and determining appropriate short break interventions. Lead and manage complex care planning for disabled children and their families, ensuring packages are tailored to individual needs and promote safety, inclusion, and positive outcomes. Coordinate and oversee...