32 service manager jobs found

Role:               Deputy Service Manager Based:            Westminster Rate:               £18ph PAYE or £23.50 UMB Start Date:      Immediately Duration:        Temporary ongoing Hours:             Full-time 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.30-5 pm on-site each day Our client, a specialist charity, is looking for a Deputy Service Manager who is passionate about supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence to join their team. Synopsis of duties: Assist the senior service manager in the delivery and development of high-quality independent advocacy. Managing staff teams to ensure effective advocacy is provided to clients. Ensure casework management and quality policies are implemented. Develop and deliver individual support and risk management plans to address the risk of harm to clients and their children.  Advocate, both verbally and in writing, in a range of settings, including in civil and criminal proceedings and with criminal justice...

Surrey aims to work alongside families, to respect families and their rights, to work with them in partnership and with their informed consent, to recognise their strengths and help them identify their needs. Our overarching duty is to promote the upbringing of children within their families, where this is compatible with the welfare of the children.Social workers in Surrey will be supported to develop high levels of skill in motivational practice which they will use to help parents identify the aspects of their lives/behaviours that they want to change and provide the help and support to families, on a partnership basis, that they need to support them in their change. Specific areas of work will vary depending on the team but will include: -triage of contacts to the service to ascertain whether contacts from families, members of the community and partner organisations meet the threshold for a statutory social work assessment of significant impairment of a child's...

Surrey aims to work alongside families, to respect families and their rights, to work with them in partnership and with their informed consent, to recognise their strengths and help them identify their needs. Our overarching duty is to promote the upbringing of children within their families, where this is compatible with the welfare of the children.Social workers in Surrey will be supported to develop high levels of skill in motivational practice which they will use to help parents identify the aspects of their lives/behaviours that they want to change and provide the help and support to families, on a partnership basis, that they need to support them in their change. Specific areas of work will vary depending on the team but will include: -triage of contacts to the service to ascertain whether contacts from families, members of the community and partner organisations meet the threshold for a statutory social work assessment of significant impairment of a child's...

Job Title: Senior Social Work Assistant – Area Services Location: Birmingham Salary: Grade GR3 (competitive, dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-time / Permanent Reporting to: Team Manager About the Role We are looking for a committed and experienced Senior Social Work Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality services for children, young people, and families. In this role, you will work alongside social workers and partner agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable children, ensuring their needs remain at the centre of all interventions. Key Responsibilities Casework * Manage an allocated caseload as directed by the Team Manager or Social Worker * Provide direct support to children, young people, and families Assessments & Interventions * Gather, record, and analyse information to support assessments and decision-making * Contribute to safeguarding processes in line with statutory requirements * Support the delivery of...

Experienced Social workers required in Swindon's family safeguarding service. The team work within pods to optimise the management, oversight and support to all Social Workers. There are 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager per POD. Social Workers must have with experience and skill to: Undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care plans with Children and their Families. Undertake care proceedings within the court, both private and public. Initiate and complete within court timescales and achieve permanency plans for children including adoption. Understand and respond to complexity of risks and are required to evidence on records, including providing analysis of their interventions with children and families. Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the £100 weekly travel and accommodation expenses will remain in place for all new and existing agency placements within Children's Social Care until 10...

Deputy Team Manager – Disabled Children’s Service (Front Door) Location: Gloucester (Gloucestershire County Council) Role Type: Permanent Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum (plus significant bonuses) Are you a dedicated social work leader looking for a permanent home in a council that truly values its staff? SW Locums is delighted to represent Gloucestershire County Council in their search for a Deputy Team Manager for the Disabled Children’s Service. SW Locums has built an outstanding reputation with Gloucestershire County Council over many years. Our long-standing relationship means we understand their culture and can provide you with the best possible insight into joining their permanent leadership team. The Role and Team The Disabled Children and Young People’s Early Help Team (Front Door) supports children aged 0-18 with significant needs arising from disabilities. The goal is simple but vital: ensure disabled children and their families have access to needs-led services...

Associate Consultant – Operations Manager Southwest locations, including Bristol, Corsham…. Join RT Consulting’s Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the ‘customer friend’ and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We specialise in operational and programme delivery, supporting Defence clients to strengthen delivery capability, performance assurance and operational readiness across complex programmes from mobilisation through to in‑service delivery. Your Invitation: To join our Operations Management consulting team, where we can align you to current and upcoming demand. Engagement expectations * Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work, and our significant Defence portfolio, we require a...

Senior Social Worker - Family Help Service London Borough of Hackney £39.04 per hour Umbrella Hackney Children's Social Care is entering an exciting new phase, and we are looking for experienced and passionate Senior Social Workers to join our newly formed Family Help Service. Our services are being redesigned to provide continuity, stronger relationships, and better outcomes for children and families. Our Assessment & Planning and Child Protection teams are coming together to form the Family Help Service, delivered across four neighbourhood-based teams in Hackney. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in the Family Help Service, you will work with families from allocation through to case closure, offering consistent, relationship-based social work. You will hold a diverse and meaningful caseload, including: Children and Family Assessments Children in Need (CIN) planning and interventions Child Protection work Public Law Outline (PLO) and court proceedingsThis role...

JOB-(phone number removed)-db(phone number removed) Job Title: Social Worker - Family Support/Child Protection Team Specialism: Family Support/Child Protection Location: London, UK Salary: £38.50 hourly Type: Ongoing (Full-time or Part-time) This ongoing role presents a thrilling opportunity for a social worker keen to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, all while enjoying the flexibility of full-time or part-time locum work. London, the vibrant capital, offers an incredible backdrop to such vital work. Perks and benefits: Flexible hours: Provides adaptable working patterns to suit your lifestyle and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Diverse experience: Gain exposure to different communities, enhancing your professional growth. Competitive hourly rate: Earn a strong rate that reflects your expertise and contribution. Full-time or part-time options: Choose a working arrangement that fits your needs. Meaningful impact: Make a direct and positive...

Surrey aims to work alongside families, to respect families and their rights, to work with them in partnership and with their informed consent, to recognise their strengths and help them identify their needs. Our overarching duty is to promote the upbringing of children within their families, where this is compatible with the welfare of the children.Social workers in Surrey will be supported to develop high levels of skill in motivational practice which they will use to help parents identify the aspects of their lives/behaviours that they want to change and provide the help and support to families, on a partnership basis, that they need to support them in their change. Casework Management * Provide high quality relationship based social work services to children and families at tier 4 level of Surrey Safeguarding Children Board's Effective Family Resilience criteria.Safeguarding Understand the forms of abuse and neglect that children can be exposed to and differentiate clearly...

Connect2Surrey|Surrey County Council Social Worker - Adults Services Woking We are recruiting Social Workers to join Connect to Community (C2C) - a new and innovative frontdoor service designed to transform how adults, carers and families access support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service in its early stages and play an active role in embedding strengthsbased practice, shaping ways of working, and influencing how support is delivered at the first point of contact. Job Role As a Social Worker in Connect to Community, you will deliver professional social work practice within a fast paced, frontdoor environment, supporting adults at times of change, risk or crisis. You will: Undertake strengths-based assessments in line with the Care Act Work with adults, carers and families to identify outcomes and develop proportionate support plans Promote independence, wellbeing and prevention through timely advice and intervention Contribute to duty and intake activity,...

Flexible working culture | Low caseloads | Supportive leadership | Autonomy encouraged A rare opportunity for a Duty & Assessment Social Worker to work in a genuinely flexible environment where your time, judgement, and expertise are trusted. With hybrid working and reduced office expectations, this role is built around helping you deliver meaningful outcomes without unnecessary pressure. As a Duty & Assessment Social Worker, you will focus on high-impact frontline work, supported by experienced managers and long-standing staff. This is an ideal position for an Assessment Social Worker or Duty Social Worker seeking balance, autonomy, and consistent contract stability. Package & Benefits • Up to £38.43 per hour. • 6-month rolling contract for long-term stability. • Hybrid working with only 1 to 2 days in the office. • Condensed hours and flexible working patterns available. • Loyalty bonus available. About the Company You will be joining a progressive...

About the role Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Social Care Team in Stowmarket. This role involves working with children and families across a range of statutory functions, managing complex cases and contributing to high‑quality, child‑focused practice. Service Areas: Child in Need · Looked After Children · Child Assessment · Support & Prevention Key Responsibilities Manage a complex social work caseload, currently averaging 40 cases Make and implement autonomous professional decisions on cases involving high levels of complexity, risk, and uncertainty, with managerial oversight where required Plan and deliver targeted interventions to meet identified needs and reduce risk for children and families Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate support, services, and resources Lead and carry out Section 47 (child protection) investigations, ensuring thorough and timely enquiries where significant harm is suspectedSkills Proven...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Care Team within the Social Care industry in Milton Keynes.   Responsibilities include: Investigation and assessment, following referrals to the service. Report Writing Working With PLO (Public Law Outline) Attending Child Protection meetings, Case Conferences and LAC reviews. Utilise Children In Need plans to work directly with Children Court Reports Section 47’s Core Assessments Manage a caseload  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Need Team within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process...

Family Help Practitioner Contract: Initial 3-month contract Hours: 35 hours per week Pay Rate: £26.60 per hour (Umbrella) / £21.28 per hour (PAYE exclusive) About the Role Enfield Council is seeking a dedicated and proactive Family Help Practitioner to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting families through effective multi-agency collaboration. Key Responsibilities Gather comprehensive information as part of MASH enquiries to identify risks, protective factors, and safeguarding concerns in collaboration with Social Workers, Advanced Social Work Practitioners, and Team Managers. Provide timely and appropriate feedback to referrers, including partner agencies, organisations, and members of the public, where no further action is required. Ensure all information sharing complies with GDPR and Working Together 2023 guidelines. Offer advice and guidance to professionals regarding...

School office manager Primary school Full-time Immediate start for Summer TermThe Role In this role you will manage the full range of administrative support to the Head and Senior Managers, ensuring continuity is maintained between staff, pupils, Governors, parents, carers, professionals, volunteers and visitors and all stakeholders. Under the direction of the school business manager the post holder will be responsible for managing processes in the school and liaising with the SLT team. The Schools Office Manager will actively embrace the schools core principles to ensure an inclusive and positive environment for our pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities. The Schools Office Manager will liaise with senior managers, OHCAT Shared services teams school staff, pupils, Governors, parents, carers, professionals, volunteers and visitors to maintain the high standards of the school. Lead on the Lettings of the facilities and assist with preparations for school events,...

JOB PURPOSE To provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. To assess need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. Guidance, support and supervision will be provided in line with the individual's experience and capabilities and in line with our Supervision Policy. Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we...

Administrative Officer - HMCTS (Gateshead) Fully office based Pay £12.86 per hour Our client, a reputable government organisation, is hiring for an Administrative Officer to join their team in Gateshead. This role is vital in supporting the smooth operation of Courts, Tribunals, and other judicial services, ensuring high standards of customer service and efficient case management. What you'll be doing: * Preparing papers, files, and court documents for hearings and meetings * Managing records on in-house systems and inputting data accurately * Assisting with clerking civil and family courts, tribunals, and hearings * Supporting court users by scheduling, serving documents, and executing warrants * Handling face-to-face, written, and telephone enquiries with professionalism * Contributing to team meetings, problem-solving, and small projects * Processing casework such as court orders, claims, fines, and legal aid documentation * Checking and verifying documents, records, and...

Supportive leadership | Flexible working patterns | Manageable caseloads | Meaningful impact Finding the right Children’s Social Worker role isn’t just about pay, it’s about feeling supported, having a manageable caseload, and being able to do your best work. This opportunity is designed for experienced practitioners who want clarity, transparency, and control over their next move, whether you identify as a Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker, or Safeguarding Social Worker. You’ll have access to honest insights about teams and leadership before committing, giving you the confidence to choose a role that genuinely fits your working style and priorities. Package • Up to £45 per hour. • Condensed working options available. • Strong team support and accessible management. • Accommodation bonus available. About the Company This organisation prioritises quality of care and sustainable workloads, with leadership teams focused on supporting...

Role: Social Worker – Non case holding Assessment Team Department: Children’s Services, Durham County Council Location: Durham Purpose of Role Social Personnel is advertising a Social Worker role for Durham County Council. We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to undertake bespoke pieces of work within Children’s Services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments that inform safeguarding and care planning for children and families. Key Responsibilities * Complete a range of specialist assessments including: * Pre-Birth Assessments * Parenting Assessments * Children and Family Assessments * Undertake additional assessments as identified by the manager. * Provide clear, evidence-based reports to support decision-making and care planning. * Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and multi-agency professionals to ensure effective outcomes for children and families. * Manage allocated pieces of work within the South of County...