19 ground worker jobs found

Duty and Assessment | Wigan | £39 per hour Wigan Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Duty and Assessment team on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for a confident practitioner who can manage fast-paced frontline work, complete robust assessments, and make sound decisions to safeguard children and support families at the earliest stage. This role would suit a Social Worker with solid frontline statutory experience, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work decisively within a busy Duty and Assessment setting. Role Overview As part of the Duty and Assessment team, you will be responsible for completing timely assessments, responding to referrals, and making clear recommendations to ensure children and families receive the right level of support and intervention. You will need to be confident in managing risk, engaging families, and working closely with partner agencies to deliver effective safeguarding outcomes. Key responsibilities...

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 Social Worker to join the Children In Care Team Covering Dartford, Swanley and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children In Care. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking...

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 Hastings. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Hastings on a temp to perm 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 cleanliness you will need a sharp attention to detail to ensure that the...

You will be a case holding social worker working with approximately 10/11 children (4/5 families) who are subject to care proceedings. You will be responsible for all aspects of the case management including statutory visiting, care planning and review, and court. You will work with children and their families to assist in decision making for Children to remain at home or return home to their parents. Assessments will need to consider the current risks and associated protective factors whilst also identifying the likelihood of sustained change within the child's timescales. You will have experience of working with children subject to care proceedings and their families and produce work of an excellent standard which provides recommendations based upon sound evidence based analysis. You will have undertaken assessments using the DOH Framework of assessment and have knowledge and understanding of the principals of the NSPCC Reunification framework. You will understand the impact of...

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 &...

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). Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder. Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and...

Social Worker – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team Merton Council Pay Rate: £30.50 PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay) £39.04 LTD (inclusive of holiday pay)Location: Merton Contract: Full-time (agency) About the Role Merton Council is seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and their families. You will deliver high-quality social work services in line with the policies and objectives of the Children, Schools & Families department, ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of welfare remains at the heart of your practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families within the CWD service Undertake comprehensive assessments of need and risk Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to individual needs Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective...

General Overview: Duty and assessment team is the frontline, single point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the catchment area. Reports will initially come into the MASH service, and then be passed on to DAAT. This sector consists of 6 teams of approximately 8-10 staff each, with every team consisting of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. As far as service expectations go, CIN cases are expected to be visited within 5 days, whereas CP cases are expected to be visited within 24 hours, or same day if possible, and the service moves at pace to ensure every child is seen promptly. DAAT is a countywide service, covering all areas of Northamptonshire. This may sound daunting to potential candidates, however the team hopes to support candidates long term to have their 'allocated area' to work in, meaning they will only cover cases within a given geographical...

Government Engagement Location: Flexible (with occasional travel to London or Birmingham office) Contractor position £(Apply online only) per day This is not your typical government affairs role A role with influence at a time of change This organisation is in a significant periods of reform and this business is at the forefront of that change. As a regulator modernising the way we work, we are reshaping how we influence, collaborate and drive impact across the sector. Reed are looking for a Senior Associate or Principal level who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment, who can confidently navigate complexity, and who understands the value of connecting people, policy and purpose. In this role, you will shape how the organisation engages with government departments and ensure that the voice is clear, timely and authoritative. If you want a role with variety, visibility and purpose, this is it. Why this role matters You will become a central link between our...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the South Kent Adolescent Support Team based in Ashford If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Job Purpose: To deliver and improve services for Children in Need, with a clear focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of high quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners. To work within a team of professional Social Workers and/or early intervention staff to provide services to children or young people who...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Long-Term team based in Ramsgate. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. 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). Main duties and...

Business Analyst – Transformation Programme - Public Sector *Please note - local government / public sector experience is essential* Hybrid Working | Braintree | 2 year fixed term contract WE Talent is supporting an organisation undergoing a significant transformation programme and is seeking a technically strong Business Analyst to support multiple strategic change workstreams. This role is heavily focused on delivering high-quality business and systems analysis, working across services and corporate functions to redesign processes, improve digital capability, and support evidence-led decision making. You will be working closely with the Head of Transformation in an integral role in the process. This is an exciting role where you can bring fresh ideas and work with autonomy. The Role Working across transformation workstreams, you will: * Lead business and systems analysis activity across change and improvement initiatives * Map, analyse and redesign processes to drive...

Parking Appeals Officer Must have good working knowledge on Parking Appeals Key result areas/overview: Parking Appeals officers are there to provide a responsive service to users of parking service Dealing with correspondence, appeals, permits, telephone, calls, income, refunds, complaints, court & bailiffs To represent the client where necessary at adjudication, attend seminars and other working groups and functions To report to the team leader on the requirements for appropriate stock for all functions, experience within appeals is essential for the role. The Dimensions of this role * To work within a team of officers providing the customer interface in parking services including correspondence ,appeals, permits, telephone calls , income, Invoicing , refunds ,complaints , courts bailiffs and data entry * To represent the client at adjudication and other external functions such as benchmarking and working groups and attend seminars as appropriate * To keep the team...

Waltham Forest | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on managing complex cases and ensuring children at risk receive timely and effective interventions. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality statutory social work, supporting families through Child Protection processes, and contributing to strong multi-agency safeguarding practice. In this role, you will: Manage a complex caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk analysis Lead and participate in strategy discussions, conferences, and core group meetings Develop and review Child Protection plans to safeguard children Prepare high-quality reports for case conferences and court where required Provide mentoring and support to less experienced social workers Maintain accurate, analytical, and...

Safeguarding, Assessment, Adolescents & Looked‑After Children Safeguarding & Risk Management: Skilled in identifying and managing risk for children and adolescents, including exploitation, missing episodes, contextual risks and complex family dynamics. Assessment Expertise: Experienced in completing high‑quality Child & Family Assessments, risk assessments and LAC reviews, with strong analytical and planning skills. Adolescent‑Focused Practice: Confident engaging young people affected by trauma, exploitation, harmful behaviours or peer/group influences, using relational and strengths‑based practice. LAC Knowledge: Strong understanding of care planning, placement stability, pathway planning and improving outcomes for children in care. Multi‑Agency Working: Works effectively with police, health, education, youth justice and voluntary services to coordinate safeguarding and support. Communication & Engagement: Builds trust with young people, families and carers....

SW Locums are looking for an experienced Social Worker to work in our Gloucester Safeguarding Team, where they will hold a caseload of children and provide an effective, evidence-based intervention with consideration of timeliness and impact. All Applicants must have right to work in the UK and have at least 3 years UK experience in a similar statutory setting. Social Work England registration is a Mandatory requirement for this role. The caseload for this team will be a mix of CIN, CP & CIC which includes some court work with a caseload of around 18. Our client is committed to ensuring we have a flexible workforce who can manage their work and home life and to do this, we would consider some home working where the role allows, together with flexible working where it meets the needs of the team as well as the children and families. The candidate will be provided with a laptop and smart phone to assist with this and the expectation is that the worker will be in the office 3 days...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Children's Services in Islington. The role is a long term temp position working 35 hours per week. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role will be to ensure children and young people are safe, can overcome difficulties and can form secure relationships through their childhood and into their adulthood. As a Child and Family Social Worker you will be responsible for working with children in need of help and protection or looked after children and care-leavers, whilst maintaining the focus on safeguarding. You will work directly with the child or young person and their family or carer to build empathic, purposeful relationships that facilitate meaningful and sustainable change, as well as stability in placement and permanency for children. You will share and exercise the organisational practice ethos which places Motivational Practice and trauma-informed practice at the...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

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