32 area support officer jobs found

A Reputable Housing Provider is seeking an experienced and highly organised Democratic Services Officer (fully site based) to provide professional policy and administrative support to Cabinet Members and senior leadership. This role is critical in supporting Cabinet Members to effectively deliver their portfolio responsibilities and organisational priorities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across departments, ensuring executive decision-making processes are supported through high-quality research, coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring Cabinet Members are fully supported through proactive planning, structured communications, and effective casework and diary management. Department: Corporate Services Location: London  Rate: £21.80 – £22.80 PAYE Key Responsibilities Cabinet and Executive Support Provide flexible administrative and policy support to 2–3 Cabinet Members, enabling effective delivery of...

About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. We are proud that Dorset Council is a rated Outstanding authority by Ofsted for our work with children, young people and families. This reflects our strong commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice and the positive culture we've built across our services. Leading national change The Families First Partnership (FFP) Programme sets out a major national reform of family support and child protection in England, aiming to shift the support towards earlier, more joined up help for families. Dorset was selected as a national Pathfinder local authority for the Families First for Children programme, placing us at the forefront of developing new ways of working with children, families, and...

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £45.00 (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will: Supervise and appraise social...

About Us Connect2Dorset Supporting social workers to make a real difference for children and families in Dorset Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities. We're proud that Dorset Council is rated Outstanding by Ofsted for our services for children, young people and families. This reflects our commitment to high-quality, child‑centred work, strong leadership, and a culture where practitioners feel supported to do their best work. Leading Meaningful National Change Dorset is at the forefront of innovation. As a national Pathfinder for the Families First for Children (FFC) Programme, we are helping shape the future of family support and child protection in England. This reform focuses on delivering earlier, more...

We are looking to recruit a Youth Justice within the Social Care industry in Medway.   Responsibilities include: The Youth Justice Officer role is to work to prevent children in the Youth Justice System from re-offending and to prevent children from entering the Youth Justice system. The Youth Justice Officer will undertake often complex assessments of the risk of offending, risk of harm and safeguarding concerns of children and young people involved in the Criminal Justice System. To work effectively with children involved in the Youth Justice System and their parents and carers. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours. To supervise a caseload of young people referred by the Court and by the police as Out of Court Resolutions. Undertake holistic assessments of children, young people and their families which identify risk and protective factors and analyse the underlying causes of their offending, ensuring...

Social Worker - Assessment and Support - Blackpool - £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Support Service in Blackpool. 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 Social Worker 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 and...

Social Worker - MASH / Integrated Front Door (Children's Services) Rate: £37 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Temporary / Contract About the Role We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door (IFD) - Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. Based at Castle Hill, this role provides a purposeful, professional duty service to children, families, and partner agencies. You'll play a key role in screening and assessing referrals, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time - whether that's early help, a child in need plan, or statutory intervention under Section 47. Key Responsibilities Provide a professional duty service in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies. Screen and assess referrals to determine whether a Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiry or Children and Family Needs Assessment is required. Contribute to front door duty provision, offering...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding Team team within the UK Social Care industry in Medway.   About the Role: Collaborate with five Senior Social Workers and two Team Managers to provide strong and effective leadership. You will support our Social Workers, Social Care Officers, and Outreach Worker in delivering positive outcomes for the people of Medway through strengths-based practice. Key Responsibilities: Act as a Designated Senior Officer for safeguarding concerns and S.42 enquiries. Ensure timely and robust responses to safeguarding issues, in line with policy, guidance, and legislation. Screen safeguarding referrals, make decisions on case progression, authorise safeguarding plans, ensure agreed actions are undertaken and enter accurate case notes in line with required timescales. Chair a range of safeguarding meetings. Maintain high standards of practice across the team, with a focus on making safeguarding personal. Support the Team...

Social Worker – Children & Adult Services Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales (Hybrid) Rate: £37.56 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: Full-time We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Children and Adult Services. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, well-structured service delivering high-quality, strengths-based social work across a diverse caseload. You will work collaboratively with children, young people, adults, families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver effective assessments, safeguarding interventions, and care and support planning in line with Welsh legislation and professional standards. Key Responsibilities * Undertake statutory assessments under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. * Manage a varied caseload across children’s and/or adult services. * Complete care and support plans, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. * Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments...

Job Advertisement: Organised Immigration Crime Development Specialist Location: Nationwide (Travelling when Required) Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £19.78 Working Pattern: Full Time Driving Required: Preferably but not essential Are you passionate about public service and committed to making a difference in policing? Our client iDevon and Cornwall Police are seeking an enthusiastic OIC Development Specialist to join the OIC Domestic Taskforce! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the national response against Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) and support frontline policing across England and Wales. Key Responsibilities: As an OIC Development Specialist, you will play a crucial role in: Delivering priorities set by the NPCC and the Home Office to enhance frontline policing. Collaborating with statutory agencies and NGOs to improve intelligence and disrupt Organised Crime Groups. Working with the Home Office and Border Security Command to enhance policing...

Assessment Social Worker – BCP Council £38 - £40 per hour  Hybrid Working  3 Days in the Office Key Highlights Up to £40 per hour Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office Work within a fast-paced and supportive Assessment Service Manage a varied caseload involving Child and Family Assessments and safeguarding work Opportunity to make immediate and meaningful interventions for children and families Stable management structure with strong team support and supervision Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within frontline children's services? BCP Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join their Assessment Service on a well-paid locum contract offering up to £40 per hour. This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that plays a critical role in ensuring children and families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. You will work alongside experienced managers and...

Family Help Social Worker | Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services | £39 per Hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services to recruit experienced Family Help Social Workers to join their innovative and highly regarded Family Help Service. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Blackburn with Darwen has been at the forefront of children's social care reform, introducing its Family Help model two years ahead of the national rollout. This forward-thinking approach has transformed how families receive support, creating a preventative, relationship-based service that has already contributed to a 25% reduction in families escalating to Child Protection or Pre-Proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced safeguarding practitioners who enjoy completing high-quality assessments while building meaningful relationships with children and families through longer-term Child in Need and Child Protection work. Role Overview As a Family...

Social Worker – Children in Our Care (Court Team) | Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services | £39 per Hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Our Care (CIOC) Court Team on a long-term agency contract. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its full ILACS inspection, Blackburn with Darwen continues to invest in high-quality social work practice and positive outcomes for children. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner with a strong background in care proceedings, court work and permanency planning to join a supportive and well-established service. This role is primarily focused on care proceedings and court work, supporting children who are subject to ongoing legal proceedings and ensuring all statutory responsibilities and court-directed actions are completed within required timescales. Whilst there may be some involvement with children who...

Job Purpose To provide independent oversight and review of Child in Need (CIN) plans for children and families receiving services under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989. The post holder will ensure that plans are child-focused, outcome-driven, and effectively safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The Child in Need Reviewing Officer will chair and facilitate Child in Need review meetings, monitor progress against agreed plans, challenge drift and delay, and promote high standards of practice across safeguarding teams. Key Responsibilities Child in Need Reviews Chair Child in Need review meetings in accordance with local procedures and statutory requirements. * Ensure the child�s voice, wishes, feelings, and lived experiences are central to all reviews and decision-making. * Monitor the effectiveness of Child in Need plans and assess whether outcomes are being achieved. * Evaluate whether interventions are reducing risk and improving outcomes for children...

We are looking for someone who has Service Manager level experience in CP and Court. Essential Qualifications * Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England. * Current registration with Social Work England. * Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to children’s safeguarding, court work, and leadership. Essential Experience * Substantial post-qualification experience within Children’s Social Care at Service Manager level. * Extensive experience of managing complex child protection, child in need, looked after children, and permanence cases. * Significant experience of care proceedings and pre-proceedings (Public Law Outline), including direct involvement in legal planning, case progression, court attendance, and permanence planning. * Extensive experience of providing professional advice, guidance, and challenge to social workers and managers regarding care proceedings and pre-proceedings practice. * Proven management...

Supervising Senior Social Worker Overview We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Supervising Senior Social Worker to join our inclusive team. In this leadership role, you will provide guidance, support, and supervision to a diverse team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to individuals and families. We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace where all voices are valued and respected. Responsibilities Provide professional supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation for social work staff Oversee case management, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and organisational policies Support team members in handling complex cases, offering expert advice and intervention strategies Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and stakeholders to coordinate care and resources Promote a culture of continuous learning, diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect within the team Assist in developing...

Senior Social Worker | Children in Care (Reunification & Discharge Team) | Staffordshire County Council | £33.30 per hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children in Care Reunification & Discharge Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about achieving permanence and positive outcomes for children by supporting safe reunification with families or progressing alternative permanence plans. This role offers a varied caseload focused on completing high-quality assessments and court work, working closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure timely, evidence-based decision making. Role Overview As a Senior Social Worker within the Reunification & Discharge Team, you will manage a specialist caseload centred on permanency planning for children in care. Your work will include undertaking...

Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit a Transport Officer on a temporary basis. 📍 Location: Edinburgh city centre (office based) 🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm 💷 Pay Rate: £25.36 per hour  📅 Duration: Temporary 6 months 🔑 Start Date: End of July  We are seeking an experienced Transport Officer to support the planning and delivery of safe, efficient movement across major festivals and city events in Edinburgh. About the Role You will lead on the coordination of pedestrian safety, traffic management, and temporary transport measures for large-scale events, working across multiple agencies including Council teams, emergency services, transport operators, contractors, and event organisers. Key responsibilities: Plan and deliver pedestrian and road safety interventions for major events Develop traffic management plans, pedestrian flow strategies, and TTROs Produce traffic management drawings and impact assessments Lead on project...

Social Worker - Family Help Dudley £41 per hour Contract | Hybrid Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Family Help Team in Dudley. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Local Authority, supporting children and families across the full continuum of need. About the Role You'll be working within an integrated Family Help service, supporting children and families from Early Help through to Child Protection and court proceedings, ensuring the right support is in place at the right time. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload across: Early Help Child in Need Child Protection Pre-proceedings and court work Complete high-quality assessments and care plans Undertake direct work with children and families, promoting positive outcomes Prepare reports for court and multi-agency meetings Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies Maintain accurate and timely case...

Social Worker - Family Help Weymouth £38-£42 per hour Contract | Hybrid Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Family Help Team in Weymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Local Authority, supporting children and families across the full continuum of need. About the Role You'll be working within an integrated Family Help service, supporting children and families from Early Help through to Child Protection and court proceedings, ensuring the right support is in place at the right time. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload across: Early Help Child in Need Child Protection Pre-proceedings and court work Complete high-quality assessments and care plans Undertake direct work with children and families, promoting positive outcomes Prepare reports for court and multi-agency meetings Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies Maintain accurate and timely case...