45 works manager jobs found

Shape Futures in the Forest of Dean – Children & Families Social Worker | Up to £42 per Hour Location: Gloucester (Forest of Dean Team) Rate: Up to £42.00 per hour Contract: Locum We’re looking for an experienced Children & Families Social Worker to join a supportive team in the Forest of Dean. You’ll manage a caseload of around 18 children, delivering timely, evidence-based interventions that create real impact. Caseload Includes: * Children in Need (CIN) * Child Protection (CP) * Children in Care (CIC), including some court work Working Pattern: * Hybrid working available * Office-based 3 days per week * All children seen face-to-face * Laptop and smartphone provided Why Join? A flexible and forward-thinking team that supports work-life balance while maintaining high standards of practice and outcomes for children and families. Why SW Locums? SW Locums are helping social workers find their ideal locum roles across the UK. Plus, earn a £500...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services Location: Bradford (Keighley & Shipley Family Hub – Rainbow Hub) Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour Contract: Locum / Ongoing Organisation: Bradford Children and Families Trust Are you an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives? An exciting opportunity has become available within the Keighley & Shipley Family Hub (Rainbow Hub), working as part of the Early Help & Prevention service in Bradford. This is a key role focused on delivering high-quality support to children, young people, and families at the earliest opportunity—helping to create lasting positive outcomes and prevent escalation into statutory services. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting families through early intervention strategies, working collaboratively with multi-agency partners. You will manage complex cases, provide guidance to less experienced staff,...

Adult Social Worker, Richmond and Wandsworth Council     Qualified post ASYE Social Workers to join our Preparing for Adulthood Social Care team.    The team consists of; Service Managers, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who work across the boroughs. Our focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength based service to residents over the age of 18.  Undertaking assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm.  Working in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, wellbeing and choice.  Applying social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity.    £32 Per hour   This is an agency post, and Pertemps can offer you:   A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to    An easy registration...

Children’s Social Worker – Integrated Front Door & Looked After Children Teams Location: Bolton Organisation: Service Care Solutions Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour (Umbrella) £32.74 per hour (PAYE, inclusive) Contract Type: Initial 3 month contract with ongoing extension opportunities Working Pattern: Full time, Monday to FridayService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our local authority clients within Children’s Services. We are currently seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to work across the Integrated Front Door (IFD) and Looked After Children (LAC) teams in Bolton. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a well structured service that places strong emphasis on high quality assessments, timely decision making, and effective multi agency working. Candidates will benefit from strong management support, clear service pathways, and a commitment to good social work practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload within the...

Children’s Social Worker – Complex / Advanced Practice Team Location: Blackpool Organisation: Service Care Solutions Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella) £34.48 per hour (PAYE, inclusive) Contract: Agency contract with ongoing potential Working Pattern: Full time, Monday to FridayService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our local authority clients for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Complex / Advanced Practice Team in Blackpool. This role is suited to practitioners with strong experience in complex case management, risk analysis, and statutory children’s social care. The Complex Team works with children and families where risks are high and interventions require advanced assessment, planning, and multi?agency coordination. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive authority that values reflective practice, thorough supervision, and high quality social work. Key Responsibilities Managing complex child protection and...

The Housing Options Advisor will provide advice and support to individuals seeking housing assistance, ensuring they understand their options and can access appropriate services. This temporary role in the public sector requires a professional approach to delivering housing solutions. Client Details The organisation is a well-established public sector entity that focuses on delivering essential services to the community. With a strong commitment to supporting residents, the team works collaboratively to address housing needs and ensure access to quality services. Description Provide tailored advice and guidance to individuals on housing options and support services. Conduct assessments to determine eligibility for housing assistance and related schemes. Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate housing solutions. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation and policies. Assist with homelessness prevention by...

Customer Service Professional | Public Sector Focus A reliable and customer-focused professional with proven experience delivering high-quality service within public sector environments. Skilled in handling a wide range of enquiries, including face-to-face, telephone, and digital communications, while ensuring each interaction is managed with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency. Demonstrates a strong understanding of public sector values, including equality, diversity, confidentiality, and accountability. Experienced in resolving complex issues, de-escalating challenging situations, and providing clear, accurate information in line with organisational policies and procedures. Key strengths include: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong organisational and time management abilities * Ability to prioritise workloads and manage high volumes of enquiries * Confident in using IT systems and customer service platforms * Calm, patient, and...

Children's Social Worker Family Help - Safeguarding Team Locum Ongoing Assignment Social workers £42 Hampshire County Council are recruiting Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham & Gosport, Alton, Farnborough, Winchester, Totton & Havant Hampshire Responsibilities: Social workers To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect...

Senior Social Worker (SSW) – Eastleigh & Winchester Location: Eastleigh & Winchester, Hampshire Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour Contract: 3 Months Join one of Hampshire’s most picturesque districts in a senior capacity. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives on mentoring others while maintaining high practice standards. Key Responsibilities: * Lead on complex assessments and strengths-based interventions for families. * Provide informal supervision and "buddy" support to newly qualified social workers (ASYEs). * Chair multi-agency meetings to coordinate comprehensive support packages. * Work at the "front door" of the Hub to identify risks and prevent escalation into statutory services. Why SW Locums? We are recognized as the best agency in the market due to our unparalleled payroll reliability and our "no-jargon" transparency. Our 15-year history ensures we have the strongest relationships with local authority managers....

Senior Social Worker – Havant Location: Havant, Hampshire Council : Hampshire County Council Pay Rate: £42 per hour Contract: 3 Months Havant is a fast-paced environment where your senior expertise will make a massive difference. You will be working at the heart of the community to tackle high-need challenges. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of higher-complexity family support and safeguarding cases. * Act as a practice champion within the Hub, demonstrating excellent social work standards. * Lead on court work and pre-proceedings (Public Law Outline) when necessary. * Foster strong links with local voluntary organizations to leverage community assets for families. SW Locums – Market Leaders: Our longevity in the market since 2009 is a testament to our ethics. We offer the most competitive rates and 24/7 support for our locums. Referral Bonus: Know someone looking? Refer them for a £500 reward upon successful placement

About the Role Knowsley Council is looking for committed and child-focused Social Workers to join our Child in Need (CIN) Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and families who require ongoing support to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. You will work with children subject to Child in Need plans, providing meaningful interventions that reduce risk, strengthen families, and prevent escalation to child protection where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families under Child in Need plans Complete high-quality assessments, care planning, and reviews Undertake direct work with children, ensuring their voice is central to all interventions Work in partnership with families, schools, health professionals, and other agencies Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance Maintain accurate, timely case recordings and reports Participate in CIN meetings, core groups, and...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Work Team Manager to lead our Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality services to children and young people with complex needs and their families. You will oversee a team of social workers and practitioners, ensuring statutory duties are met while driving forward a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop a team delivering services to children with disabilities Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks including the Children Act 1989 and SEND legislation Oversee assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions Provide reflective supervision and performance management to staff Work collaboratively with education, health, and partner agencies Manage budgets and resources effectively Drive service improvement and maintain high practice standards About You We...

I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role in Nottingham City Centre. This role blends strategic partnering with hands‑on delivery, working closely with school leaders through a period of significant change. The ideal candidate would need to have HR experience in Education. Client Details I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role. The position involves providing senior people support during a period of change, partnering with leaders across the organisation, and overseeing a mix of strategic and hands‑on HR work. It's a 3-6 month assignment with 2-3 days on‑site in Nottingham, and requires someone with strong experience working within a schools environment. Description Partnering with Headteachers, School Business Managers and Governors Leading senior HR advice across the full employee lifecycle Managing complex casework (disciplinary, grievance, sickness) Supporting restructures,...

Job Purpose: To deliver safeguarding training packages to a range of audiences incl: Hampshire Schools and Early Years settings Hampshire Passenger Assistants within School Transport Hampshire Wraparound, Out of School and other Childcare providersTo provide learning and development to meet the organisation's needs and to help ensure Hampshire County Council (HCC) has a skilled and motivated workforce. Main Responsibilities: Come and join our team and help us deliver Safeguarding training across Hampshire Due to increased demand for our service, our Learning and Development Team are recruiting casual employees to support in the delivery of this specific area of work As a casual Safeguarding Facilitator you will be delivering safeguarding training including Whole School Safeguarding, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Safeguarding, Early Years Safeguarding and Passenger Assistance Safeguarding. You will require prior experience of safeguarding children and young people, for...

Our client,Reading Council is looking for a Case Manager/Court Progression Manager to join their team We are looking for a qualified social worker to work as a Locum Case Manager, sometimes knows as a Court Progression Manager to join the Joint Legal Team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will: Be a key point of contact between social workers, team managers, and Assistant Directors of Children's Services and Provide tracking, oversight, and guidance to drive cases in pre-proceedings and in court proceedings forward and Support social work teams to comply with court timescales. Drive improvement through quality assuring, monitoring, measuring and tracking progression of court proceedings.You will have substantial experience of working within the family justice, including direct involvement in care proceedings and complex child protection matters. You will be confident in analysing case progression, identifying causes of delay, and escalating concerns where...

Role: Practice Manager Department: Youth Partnership Service Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Practice manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Families & Education department. Main purpose of position: Effective management of the day to day operations and service delivery of the Youth Partnership Service in Luton to achieve best outcomes for children, young people,families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Offer supervision and support to staff based within the Service and ensure the work of Service is carried out in accordance with legal requirements, local policies, national standards and best professional practice. As a Practice manager you will be responsible to: Effectively manage the day to day operations and delivery services in Lutonto achieve best outcomes for children, young people, families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Provide caseload management and individual practice support to...

About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer to join a fast-paced, generic housing team. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to a confident professional who is comfortable managing their own caseload and dealing with a wide range of tenancy-related matters. This is a fully office and patch-based role, requiring regular on-site presence and direct engagement with residents. Key Responsibilities Tenancy Management * Manage a portfolio of tenancies, ensuring residents adhere to tenancy agreements * Carry out tenancy audits and routine property inspections * Respond to general tenancy enquiries and resolve issues effectively Income & Arrears Management * Monitor rent accounts and take appropriate action to address arrears * Support residents experiencing financial hardship and refer to support services where appropriate Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) * Investigate reports of ASB and manage cases through to resolution *...

Exceptional Opportunity: Senior Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dedicated Safeguarding Team. This role is designed for a professional passionate about protecting vulnerable children within a diverse and vibrant community, offering a competitive pay rate of up to £35.00 per hour. Roles and Responsibilities * Manage a complex caseload of children in need of protection and those subject to public law proceedings. * Conduct comprehensive Section 47 investigations and produce high-quality assessments to inform interventions. * Represent the council in court, providing expert testimony and detailed reports to ensure the child’s best interests. * Mentor and provide informal supervision to less experienced staff members to foster professional growth. * Collaborate with multi-agency partners such as schools, health professionals, and police...

Not Just a Role—Be the Difference That Changes a Child’s Future | Experienced Social Worker – Safeguarding Team | Up to £39.31/hr Location: Bedford (Hybrid Working Available) Organisation: Bedford Borough Council Pay Rate: Up to £39.31 per hour Team: Children’s Safeguarding The Opportunity Bedford Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join its dedicated Children’s Safeguarding Team. This is a vital role where your expertise will directly impact the safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes of children and families. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office-based collaboration with remote working. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload involving complex safeguarding concerns * Undertake assessments, planning, and intervention in line with statutory frameworks * Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes for children * Prepare high-quality...

Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care Location: Birmingham Contract: Temporary Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Duration: 3 months initially, with a view to extension Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour, (£29.53 PAYE inc) Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, supporting them through high-quality statutory social work practice. The Role: You will be responsible for working with children and young people who are looked after, ensuring their needs are met and that plans are outcome focused, timely, and child centred. Key duties will include: Managing a caseload of children and young people in care Completing statutory visits in line with regulations and timescales Undertaking assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and reviews...