22 jobs found in Birtley

We are currently recruiting for experienced Social Workers with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience who have working knowledge of Public and Private Law for Cafcass , Newcastle upon Tyne This role is a mix of hybrid and office but court and visits will be all face to face We Have Cafcass vacancies for : Newcastle Office, Public Law Roles (Court based and need to be local) and Newcastle Office, Private Law Role (section 7s ) Duties Include: Providing services to children, families and courts Assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person Undertaking Quality Assurance, case file reviews, review transfers in and out and case management Completing assessments, including section 7's Providing information to the courts on matters involving children both public and private law, Working with legal representatives and social work staff from other agencies, providing adoption advice and...

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...

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for a Care and Support Worker to join our client North Yorkshire Council in Northallerton. Job Role: We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Support Workers to provide 2:1 care and support for a young person during a temporary placement in Northallerton. This role requires individuals who are confident supporting children and young people who may experience emotional dysregulation and who can provide a calm, safe, and structured environment. Responsibilities of a Support Worker: * Provide high-quality 2:1 support in a safe and nurturing environment * Support the young person with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in activities. * Escort and transport the young person to and...

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) / Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Are you an experienced IDVA or ISVA looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Belmont Recruitment is partnering with a private charity in West Yorkshire to recruit a dedicated professional for a 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, empowering them to rebuild their lives in a safe and supportive environment. About the Role: You’ll provide high-quality, trauma-informed support to adults experiencing domestic or sexual violence. As a key point of contact, you’ll advocate on their behalf, ensuring access to the right services and pathways to recovery. Your responsibilities will include: * Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and developing tailored safety and support plans. * Providing emotional and practical support to survivors, both in crisis and throughout their recovery...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services (Youth Justice) Location: Bradford Organisation: Bradford Metropolitan District Council / Bradford Children and Families Trust Job Type: Full-Time Locum Pay Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available About the Role SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Early Help & Prevention – Youth Justice Service (YJS) within Bradford Children and Families Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner with strong Youth Justice experience to work within a forward-thinking and supportive service committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality interventions, managing complex cases, and supporting vulnerable young people involved with the Youth Justice Service. Youth Justice experience is essential for this position. Key...

INTERIM HEAD OF COMPLIANCE AND TRANSPARENCY | Contract | Inside IR35 📍 Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast — 2 days per week in office 📅 6-month contract  THE OPPORTUNITY Are you a senior compliance professional with a passion for governance, transparency, and public accountability? The Electoral Commission is looking for an Interim Head of Compliance and Transparency to join them on a 6-month contract. This is a significant leadership role within one of the UK's most important democratic institutions, responsible for regulating political finance and ensuring the integrity of elections across the UK. If you bring deep expertise in compliance frameworks, regulatory enforcement, and transparency — and you're comfortable operating at senior leadership level in a complex, high-profile, and politically sensitive environment — this is an outstanding opportunity to make a genuine impact. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Owning, leading, and managing the strategic and operational delivery of the...

Our client Blackburn with Darwen Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital/Discharge to assess Team. Job description: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge and Discharge to Assess (D2A) service. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role focused on supporting timely, safe, and person-centred discharges from hospital into community settings via Discharge to Assess pathways. ASAP Start Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring individuals leave hospital with the right support in place, enabling them to recover and regain independence in the most appropriate environment. This is a hybrid role, offering a balance of office based ,on-site hospital work, community visits, and remote working. Our Approach Our practice is grounded in person-centred, strengths-based principles. We work collaboratively with individuals, families, and partner agencies to build on existing...

Our client Rochdale Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. Key Responsibilities: Assess the needs of children with disabilities and their families Develop and review care and support plans Work with schools, health professionals, and other agencies Safeguard children from harm and promote their welfare Provide advice, guidance, and emotional support to families Manage a caseload and keep accurate records Attend meetings, reviews, and court proceedings when requiredBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the...

Our client Rochdale Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Family Support and Protection team. Rochdale Family Support and Protection Service need enthusiastic and committed Social Workers to come with us on a really exciting journey to support our transition into a new way of working. Rochdale is currently at the very start of an exciting transition into the family safeguarding model. To support us in this transition we need to establish multi-disciplinary teams where specialist practitioners are co-located with social workers under a unified management structure. This enables a multi-disciplinary whole family response through direct assessment. This is a really exciting time for Rochdale and we need Social Workers to support us in implementing this model. In return for your commitment we can offer you the following: A manageable caseload of between 20 and 23 children. As the service develops and we get more workers, we aim to get caseloads to...

Our client Bury council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This is for a social worker in CWD, must have experience in CWD due to the complexities of the case load and the complexities of the needs of the children and families. Court experience is also required, particularly around DOLS and MCA Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome...

Our client Bury council is looking for a Children's Advanced Practitioner to join their Family Safeguarding team. Main duties include: Lead on complex safeguarding cases involving children at risk of harm Provide expert advice, guidance, and supervision to social workers Carry out advanced assessments and develop robust protection plans Work under key legislation such as the Children Act 1989 and Children Act 2004 Chair or contribute to child protection conferences and strategy meetings Liaise with multi-agency partners (police, schools, health services) Ensure high-quality practice and compliance with safeguarding procedures Support staff development, mentoring, and practice improvement Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Assessment & Support Team. Our Assessment and Support Teams undertakes Child & Family Assessments, supports children & families via Child in Need Plans on a short-term basis and ensuring the partnership agencies offer ongoing Early Help Support. The teams also undertake S7 private family court proceedings, Section 47 child protection enquiries and supports families to prepare for Initial Child protection Conferences. At times the service commences Initial Care Proceedings to safeguard children in emergency situations and undertake joint assessments with Housing regarding young people who are homeless. You will have the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with children and their families. Using our restorative and strength based co-produced Blackpool Families Rock approach we support families to have great outcomes and prevent children's needs from escalating. You will be...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities team. 3 years references, gaps in employment history checked, any relevant quals as per JDPS 2 x 37 Learning Disability Social Workers required (x1 for a 12 week period and x1 for a 5 week period) Opportunity for qualified, experienced social workers to work in the learning disability team. We operate a flexible working policy which allows up to two days working from home and three days office based. This role may be required to cover duty which is an office based task. Experience of working as a safeguarding lead and coordinating and carrying out safeguarding enquiries. Experience also required of carrying out assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014. We have a variety of parking options available for staff and good links to public transport. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their 0-Infants Team. Our families, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do in Children's Services. In Blackpool we believe Children can achieve better outcomes when they are supported by their families and community and as a result we: Work 'with' families, not 'do things to them'. Are child focussed, but support the whole family via our strengths based approach. Build and nurture trusted relationships with children and families. Be consistent and do what we say we will do. Ensure that when formal intervention is required, we manage it at the lowest possible level. Support our workforce and challenge them to deliver a great service. Encourage our families and communities to be aspirational for themselves and each other. Respect difference in families and communities and ensure we are inclusive. Be transparent and objective in our decision making. Learn from what works and what...

Our client Blackpool Council is looking for a children's social worker to join their Children with Complex Care team. This role requires: 5 years reference, gaps in employment history checked, Child & Adult Workforce DBS, any relevant quals as per JDPS Our families, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do in Children's Services. In Blackpool we believe Children can achieve better outcomes when they are supported by their families and community and as a result we: Work 'with' families, not 'do things to them'. Are child focussed, but support the whole family via our strengths based approach. Build and nurture trusted relationships with children and families. Be consistent and do what we say we will do. Ensure that when formal intervention is required, we manage it at the lowest possible level. Support our workforce and challenge them to deliver a great service. Encourage our families and communities to be aspirational for themselves and each other....

Our client Oldham council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Duty & Advice team. Job description: You will work as part of a co-located multi-agency team, which includes representatives from Greater Manchester Police, Health, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA and the Prevention Hub, this co-location enables more effective communication between partner agencies. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will be required to respond to contacts made to the MASH in a timely way to identify and secure the most appropriate service to support and safeguard children and families. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will communicate with families, partner agencies and members of the public members of the public and partner agencies to enable you to gain details and enable strong evidenced based decision making in line with our practice standards and statutory duties. You will have a good understanding of statutory social worker functions and be confident...

Our client Oldham council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their Duty & Assessment team. Duty week is every 2 weeks however, will be covering a smaller area which will reduce intake. Duty consists of: -Conducting strategy meetings and S47 investigations. -Formulating and executing CIN plans/CIN reviews. -Step up/progress cases to ICPCC/PLO and court. PLO/Court experience is desirable but not mandatory, support will be provided for those willing to learn. Flexibility: -Hybrid working and working from home is supported as long as work is completed. - Expectation to be in the office for at least 1 day a week (team day) on a non-duty week and in the office for your duty day/s. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions...

Our client Oldham Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Mental health team. Adult Mental Health Social worker working in a Local Authority Community based team undertaking all aspects of Care Act Assessments and safeguarding. Main duties include: Assess needs and risks of adults with mental health conditions Develop and review care and support plans Safeguard vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect Work under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983 Support individuals in crisis and coordinate appropriate services Work with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies Promote independence, recovery, and wellbeing Maintain accurate records and review cases regularly Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You...

Our client Bolton council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Learning disabilities team. Job description: We are offering the opportunity to join a focused and dynamic team who are involved in the assessment and development of a wider range of services in Bolton to meet the current and future needs of local people who have a learning disability. We are a large multidisciplinary team involved in complex areas of work and so there are many opportunities to be involved in formal decision making forums and court processes. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for working with adults with Learning Disabilities, understanding their needs, aspirations and supporting them to enhance their quality of life. You will have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with team members, external organisations, service users and carers. You will have the skills to be actively involved in multidisciplinary team working...

Our client Bolton council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their North & East Neighbourhoods team. As a Social Worker within the team you will be working alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues to provide a joined up approach to meeting the needs of individuals within our neighbourhoods. You will need to have experience of carrying out strengths based assessments under the Care Act 2014 and devising and implementing comprehensive support plans, including supporting service users to access universal and voluntary services. You will be expected to carry out assessments, carers assessments and formulate support plans under the Care Act 2014. Knowledge, experience, and the ability to adhere to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other Social Work legislation and practice guidance are also essential. The role includes covering a busy duty system on a rota basis, taking referrals and offering information and advice at point of contact. Preferable...