11 jobs found in Bootle

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Our client, Tameside MBC is looking for 5 social workers to work in their Safeguarding and Support team This role is based on the Safeguarding and Support team where social workers manage Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court matters. Candidates will be supported by a stable and permanent leadership team. Tameside have a clear and ambitious improvement plan, inviting experienced workers to contribute to ongoing development and benefit from the positive changes underway. The recent Ofsted monitoring visit letter, published in January, describes the stability and positive changes within the service. The social work role is office-based, with some flexibility around working from home arrangements where agreed by the Team Manager. There is a preference that any successful candidate will work their contracted hours over 5 days. Main duties and responsibilities include: To carry out assessments of children in need, including those in need of protection and cared...

Halton Borough Council are looking for an experienced and passionate Adult Social Worker to join their Prevention and Wellbeing Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a proactive and supportive service that focuses on early intervention and enabling people to live healthier, more independent lives. Key Responsibilities: Carry out comprehensive needs assessments and create personalised support plans in accordance with the Care Act. Apply robust safeguarding knowledge to protect vulnerable adults and manage associated risks. Encourage independence and wellbeing by linking people to suitable services and community support. Advocate for carers' rights, ensuring their needs are recognised and addressed within care planning. Keep clear, accurate, and high-quality records on case management systems. Collaborate with health, housing, voluntary organisations, and multi-disciplinary teams to provide coordinated and effective support. Requirements: Social Work qualification...

Family Support Worker Bolton Council – Safeguarding Team Must be a driver – Free on-site parking available Bolton Council is seeking dedicated and motivated Family Support Workers to join our Safeguarding Team. In this role, you will work closely alongside Safeguarding Social Workers to deliver high-quality interventions to children and families, supporting them to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Supervising and supporting family time Supporting Social Workers with home visits Undertaking direct work with children Working with families on behaviour management strategies, routines, and boundaries Supporting families with budgeting and signposting/referring to appropriate support services You will be working with families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection Plans, and court proceedings, requiring resilience, professionalism, and a child-centred approach. This is a partly office-based role, and candidates must be able to travel to...

Children’s Social Worker – Corporate Parenting (Looked After Children Team) Location: Wrexham - 4 days in the offcie - 1 day WFH Salary: £38.43 Per day UMBRELLA (£28.70 PAYE) Contract: Initially 12 weeks - potential to extend - full time, 37 hours per week Working on behalf of Wrexham Country Borough Council, We are seeking a passionate Children’s Social Worker to join their Corporate Parenting – Looked After Children Team, supporting children in care to achieve stability, safety, and positive long-term outcomes. About the Role As a Social Worker in the Corporate Parenting team, you will hold a caseload of looked after children and young people, delivering high-quality care planning, statutory visiting, and permanence planning. You will build strong, meaningful relationships with children, carers, and partner agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. You will play a key role in care planning, placement stability, and pathway planning, ensuring...

Children’s Enhanced Social Worker – Wrexham County Borough Council Salary: £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) / £28.70 per hour (PAYE) – All Wales Pledge Team: Assessment and Intervention Team Contract: Full time - Initially 12 weeks Working with Wrexham County Borough Council, We are seeking a motivated and skilled Children’s Enhanced Social Worker to join their Assessment and Intervention Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will make a real difference to children, adults at risk, and their families. About the Role As part of the Assessment and Intervention Team, you will: Conduct Section 47 enquiries and comprehensive assessments. Manage an allocated caseload, delivering routine interventions and escalating complex cases requiring higher-level professional input. Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide support to children, adults, and their families, ensuring risks are identified and minimised. Consolidate and develop...

To manage the day‑to‑day provision of social work services to looked after children by a team of social workers, ensuring that statutory requirements and departmental policies are complied with. To provide line management, professional supervision and quality assurance, maintaining oversight of caseloads, care planning and safeguarding to achieve positive outcomes for children in care. Requirements: CQSW, DipSW, BA (Hons) Social Work or equivalent Social Work England registration Minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience in a statutory children's social work setting, with substantial experience of looked after children and safeguarding Proven experience of supervising and managing social workers, including oversight of performance and practice qualityIf you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Senior Java Developer UK Government Client | Digital Transformation Programme Manchester or Leeds (Hybrid) Day Rate: Up to £700.00 per day (Inside IR35) 12-month contract 3 roles available Security Clearance: BPSS but candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance We’re looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to help deliver one of the UK Government’s most ambitious digital services. This is a high-impact role, working on a flagship programme that will improve public services and positively affect millions of users. You’ll join an Agile, multidisciplinary team of developers, designers and analysts. This is a collaborative, delivery-focused environment where problem-solving and outcomes matter far more than titles or hierarchy. What you’ll be doing * Designing, building and improving modern digital services and platforms * Working within large-scale microservice architectures * Pair programming and collaborating closely across disciplines * Building APIs...

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A LEAVING CARE SETTING IS NECESSARY 1. To support the implementation of young people’s care & pathway plans by:- * Working as part of a team * Visiting Looked After Children in Placement. * Providing practical and emotional support to children and young people, parents and carers * Undertaking Life Story work * Planning and implementing programmes of agreed work with children/young people and their carers * Supporting reunification plans by working with parents to equip them with the necessary skills to promote child/young person’s appropriate development. * Contributing to assessments and reviews of the care or pathway plan * Supporting the transition from school to college * Liaising as required with Adult Social Care Services, Mental Health Services, Substance Misuse Services to ensure the young person is in receipt of relevant services * Liaising if required with Probation Services to support the rehabilitation and...

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY Demonstrate a clear understanding of Child Protection procedures and principles and MCC social work procedures relating to court proceedings. Contribute to the assessment of a child and family’s needs using the recognised Assessment Framework. Be accountable for dealing with all aspects of a Contact visit, including ensuring that Contacts take place to the agreed plan and working with the families to resolve any behavioural and emotional issues that may arise from Contact. Ensure that the Child’s Contact Record is complete with sufficient information and accuracy for the team around the child to use effectively and that any action plans are monitored and any issues raised to the appropriate authority. Personal commitment to continuous self development and service improvement. Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery...

Locum Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Competitive Rates & Supportive Team Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour (umbrella) Location: Stoke On Trent Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Stoke on Trent Council is currently seeking experienced Social Workers / Senior Practitioners to join their Children's Services teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, well-established authority where your skills, experience, and professional judgement are truly valued. Your Role As a Social Worker / Senior Practitioner, you will: Complete statutory Child & Family Assessments Manage a caseload of Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children Develop, implement, and review care and support plans Lead and contribute to multi-agency and safeguarding meetings Assess risk and ensure timely, effective interventions Support and mentor colleagues (Senior...