33 jobs found in Witham

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service located in Redbridge. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £14.80 per hour on a zero hour contract. Our benefits include: Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resourcesAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Well House is a crisis house supported accommodation service that supports individuals for between 14 and 21 days as an alternative to requiring hospital admission for their mental health needs. The service works closely in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team in order to meet individual needs, manage risk and support individuals to achieve positive outcomes. The service operates 24...

Female Waking Night Support Worker Location:             Ilford Essex    Rate:               £13.03 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 30hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role. ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Wake Night Support Workers to join our service in Ilford, Essex , supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – High Road...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Social Work Team Covering Dartford and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children's Social Work Team. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases involving assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families Contribute to raising and maintaining standards of professional social work within a social work team, develop areas of specialist practice, offer expert advice to less experienced staff, supervise unqualified staff and act as a Practice Assessor for students/ASYE. The postholder should be working in...

Hertfordshire – Children Social Worker – £36 - £38 per hour • Manage a caseload of Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases. • Undertake Child and Family Assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. • Complete safeguarding investigations and risk assessments to protect children from harm. • Develop, implement and review child-centred care and support plans. • Carry out direct work with children, young people and their families to improve outcomes. • Prepare high-quality reports for child protection conferences, reviews and court proceedings. • Attend statutory meetings, strategy discussions and court hearings where required. • Work collaboratively with education, health, police and other partner agencies. • Ensure statutory visits, assessments and reviews are completed within required timescales. • Promote permanence planning and support children to achieve safe and stable long-term outcomes. Intro: Are you a passionate and dedicated social...

A London Borough is seeking a highly efficient and self-sufficient HR Business Partner to join its team on an interim basis. This is a genuinely standalone, hands-on role within a very busy and high-volume environment. The successful candidate must be able to take ownership immediately, work with minimal direction and confidently manage competing priorities across services including Housing, Parking and Environment. Hitting the ground running is essential. Key responsibilities * Providing practical, responsive HR business partnering support across several operational services. * Managing restructuring and organisational change activity from start to finish. * Supporting managers through consultation, redundancy, redeployment and implementation processes. * Building effective relationships with senior managers and challenging appropriately where required. * Working constructively with trade unions and other key stakeholders. * Using workforce information and...

Experienced Children's Social Worker | Enfield Council | Excellent Locum Opportunity Location: Enfield, London Role: Qualified Social Worker – Children's Services Contract: Full-Time Locum | Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join Enfield Council's Children's Services. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished practitioner looking to work within a supportive local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services and achieving the best outcomes for children and families. Enfield Council is recognised for its commitment to continuous improvement, collaborative working, and providing social workers with the support they need to deliver outstanding practice while making a meaningful difference in the community. The Role As an experienced Children's Social Worker, you will: * Manage a varied and complex caseload independently. * Complete...

The Adult Social Care Hospital Social Worker plays a crucial role in evaluating the needs of patients, especially older adults and those with complex health and social care requirements, to organise their discharge from hospital. The main goal is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions by ensuring strong community support. Essential Skills and Qualifications ● Qualifications: recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DIPSW, CQSW). ● Registration: current registration with Social Work England. ● Experience: significant experience in adult social care, ideally within a hospital or fast-paced environment. ● Knowledge: extensive understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices (e.g., Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005). ● Skills: Excellent assessment, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. ● The successful candidate should have resilience and the...

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Northwest London. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Northwest London (Harrow, Enfield, Barnet, Hillingdon & Hayes) on a temporary basis. The main focus of this role is to provide support to residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives, complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our residents. You will also need to be able to help residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and...

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...

Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention | Southwark Council | London Location: London (Southwark Council) Role: Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Contract: 3 Months (High possibility of extension) Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-Time Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service at Southwark Council. This is an excellent locum opportunity offering a competitive pay rate, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real difference to children and families. Key Responsibilities: * Complete Section 17 and Section 47 assessments. * Undertake initial court work and Looked After Children (LAC) processes. * Manage a complex caseload, safeguarding children and delivering high-quality assessments. * Prepare analytical reports and represent the Local Authority at court and child...

Head of Environmental Health North Home Counties £550-£650 a day 6-month rolling contract until April 2028 What if your next leadership role offered a unique opportunity to shape the future of a whole community? A District Council in the North Home Counties has an opportunity as their Head of Environmental Health to lead a key front line service at a time of significant organisational change, helping to shape Environmental Health in a District Council as Local Government Reorganisation progresses. As the Interim Head of Environmental Health, you'll report to the Chief Exec in providing strategic leadership to a high-performing service that protects public health, supports businesses and helps create safer, healthier places for our communities. You will lead and manage the Private Sector Housing and Licensing Teams, supporting service delivery through a period of increased demand following the introduction of Renter's Rights Act. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring high-quality...

Our client Suffolk county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Fostering team. Typical responsibilities of a role at this level Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework. Where required by the role, to act as Lead Professional for named families, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.Assessment, Planning and Review Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines, and tools. Where required, to participate in CAF, multi-agency assessment, Statutory Assessment, and other relevant assessment processes.Effective Practice To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement....

Bromley Council are looking for an Interim Head of SEN. £526 per day. 2 days in the office BR1 1AS. MAIN PURPOSE: To provide high quality strategic and operational leadership and management to the Special Educational Need (SEN) service and system leadership for the SEND partnership in the context of local and national priorities. To develop, communicate and deliver the SEND strategic vision and priorities and provide the leadership for the delivery of an Integrated and Inclusive Service for Children and Young People with SEND and their families. To be a champion for Bromley children and young people with Special Educational Need and/or Disabilities (SEND), to deliver a sustainable, inclusive and consistent experience for families. By collaborating with partners across the local area (within the Council, in schools and in other agencies) and with parent/carers to ensure that SEND operational delivery is high quality through direct delivery and commissioning arrangements....

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 &...

London – Children Social Worker – £30 to £32 • Manage a caseload of children and families, ensuring high-quality statutory social work practice. • Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children work. • Complete safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments to protect children from harm. • Develop, implement and review outcome-focused care plans. • Build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies. • Prepare reports for child protection conferences, reviews and court proceedings. • Attend statutory meetings and represent the local authority where required. • Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. • Work collaboratively with education, health, police and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes. • Promote permanence planning and improve outcomes for children and young people. Intro: Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker? 3D Recruit is looking for...

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...

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Deputy Manager to work with individuals with complex needs? Responsibilities of the role: * To assist the Manager in ensuring the effective, safe and profitable running of all locations * Assist with individual referrals * Provide support to all staff within the group on a 24 hour on call basis * Ability to work 2 weekends per month * Assist with management of staff Requirements: * Experience of working with people with complex needs desirable * NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3 mandatory working toward Level 5 * Excellent communication skills * Team player * Good organisational skills * Drivers license * Must be on call one weekend per month Our client offers use of company vehicle during shifts, 28 days holiday, social events and career development/training

We are looking for an organised, customer-focused Housing Register Officer to join our Housing Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality public services and helping people access social housing. As a Housing Register Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining an accurate and fair housing register, assessing applications in accordance with housing legislation and the Council's Allocations Policy, and providing excellent advice and support to customers throughout the application process. About the RoleYou will be responsible for assessing new housing applications, reviewing existing applications, determining eligibility and priority, and ensuring applicants receive clear, timely decisions. Working closely with colleagues across Housing Services and external partner organisations, you will help ensure that social housing is allocated fairly, transparently, and in line with statutory requirements. Key...

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in South London. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in South London to cover sickness. The main focus of this role is to provide support to residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives, complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our residents. You will also need to be able to help residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness, you will need a sharp attention to detail to ensure that...

Social Worker/Snr Social Worker Roles Available- Ealing Council £37.50-£39 per hr **Hybrid working** Responsibilities * Support the team to work within legislative and policy frameworks, ensuring that all social work interventions are based on a clear care and support plan. Advise staff on relevant legislative and policy frameworks within care and support planning and application of social work interventions. * Oversee proportionate and holistic assessments, ensuring the strengths, capabilities and support available from the person’s wider network are maximised. Identify and advise on barriers to change and how needs impact on family members or others in a child’s support network. * Lead and oversee the progression of complex and difficult social work cases within the parameters of agreed policies, procedures, and framework for delivering Social Work, including timely intervention, resolution and case closure or transfer. Represent Ealing in a professional and competent...