6 health care assistant jobs found

Occupational Therapist – Deputy Team Manager - Adult Social Care  A South London local authority is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care Contact Team as a Deputy Team Manager. This is a frontline, fast-paced service that promotes independence through early, effective Occupational Therapy intervention. The service is strength-based and person-centred, supporting adults to remain safe, independent, and well within their own homes and communities. Main Duties: Provide day-to-day operational leadership within the Adult Social Care Contact Team Oversee Occupational Therapy service provision, including management of the generic OT inbox Quality-assure OT referrals, contact assessments, and equipment recommendations Allocate OT work on a weekly basis and monitor team workloads Provide professional OT guidance, supervision, and clinical oversight Authorise straightforward OT equipment following assessment (excluding major adaptations) Support...

Family Support Worker We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in Wellingborough to appoint a Family Support Worker within their service. About the Role Within this role, the post holder will support Social Workers to undertake direct work with parents and families. This includes providing parenting support, budgeting advice, support around domestic abuse and healthy relationships, as well as assisting with duty work and family time. The role also involves attending meetings, contributing to multi-agency working, and maintaining accurate records, in line with organisational policies and procedures. Responsibilities Supporting Social Workers with direct work with parents and families. Delivering parenting support, budgeting guidance, and practical interventions. Supporting families affected by domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships. Assisting with duty work and family time arrangements. Attending and contributing to multi-agency meetings. Working...

The starting salary for this role is £70,975 based on 36 hour working week. This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to join our Adult Social Care's brand new West 1 Connect to Community Team, based in Guildford, within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships (AWHP) directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to work as part of the leadership team working closely with partners to improve the outcomes for our residents in Surrey. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support...

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 Social Workers to join the Children's Social Work Team. Previous experience is required working in Children's Social Work Team. KCC has various positions available across Kent. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct...

Learning Disability Social Worker - Richmond & Wandsworth Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking experienced post‑ASYE Social Workers to join their Learning Disability Adult Social Care Team, based at 1-3 Richmond Road, Twickenham (TW1 3AB). The team includes Service Managers, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors working across both boroughs. The service delivers holistic, personalised, strengths‑based support to residents aged 18+. Key Responsibilities Carry out assessments of individuals and carers under the Care Act to promote independence, prevent harm and support wellbeing. Work in partnership with service users and carers using a person‑centred and strengths‑based approach....

Locum Children & Families Social Worker Location: Duns (1 vacancy) & Hawick (1 vacancy) Rate: £25–£40 per hour Contract: Locum / Ongoing Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting two experienced Locum Children & Families Social Workers to join supportive and well‑established teams in Duns and Hawick. These are excellent opportunities for practitioners seeking stability, manageable caseloads, and a positive multi‑agency working environment. Key Responsibilities * Undertake assessments of need and risk * Develop and review outcome‑focused care and protection plans * Carry out child protection work, including Section 47 enquiries and core groups * Work directly with children, young people, and families * Maintain clear, accurate, and timely case records * Participate in team meetings, multi‑agency discussions, and supervision Requirements * Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, BA/MA Social Work or equivalent) * SSSC registration *...