9 support worker jobs found in Bristol

Locality - Social Worker Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £38.43 Umbrella City of Cardiff Council ''Cardiff City Council is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience to join our supportive and passionate teams. Opportunities are available across CASP, Child Protection (CP), Pre-Proceedings (PLO), Court, as well as Intake and Locality (long-term) services. You will work with children and families whose names are on the Child Protection Register, and those involved in PLO and court proceedings, making a meaningful impact on their safety and wellbeing. All applicants must be Social Care Wales registered. Our teams benefit from experienced leadership, including long-standing Team Managers and Principal Social Workers, as well as a collaborative environment with varied levels of expertise. We offer monthly supervision, ongoing training, and a flexible hybrid working model, while maintaining a strong team...

Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding Team – Gloucestershire County Council 💷 £42 per hour | 📍 Gloucestershire | 🕒 Hybrid Working We are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team at Gloucestershire County Council, offering a strong £42 per hour rate. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled safeguarding practitioner ready to step into a leadership-focused role, combining a protected complex caseload with practice development responsibilities across the wider team. About Gloucestershire’s Service Gloucestershire’s Children’s Services are currently rated Good with Outstanding elements, with a clear vision of “Right child, right support, right time, every time.” The authority has invested heavily in workforce development, reflective supervision, and its Social Work Academy, creating an excellent environment for experienced practitioners to thrive. The service works within a relational systemic practice...

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...

Experienced Social Worker – Children’s Services (Swindon) Are you ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking authority that is actively transforming the landscape of Children’s Services? Swindon Borough Council is looking for dedicated, experienced Social Workers to join their team and help drive positive change for local families. At SW Locums, we have been a trusted partner to the social work community since 2009. We don’t just place practitioners; we support careers. By joining Swindon through us, you are stepping into a role backed by nearly two decades of industry experience. Why Swindon Borough Council? Swindon is currently on an ambitious journey of improvement and innovation. This is an exciting time to join a council that is: * Investing in Transformation: With the "Swindon 2028" vision, the council is focused on creating sustainable, high-quality outcomes for every child. * Cultivating a Supportive Environment: Swindon prides itself on a...

About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. We are proud that Dorset Council is a rated Outstanding authority by Ofsted for our work with children, young people and families. This reflects our strong commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice and the positive culture we've built across our services. Leading national change The Families First Partnership (FFP) Programme sets out a major national reform of family support and child protection in England, aiming to shift the support towards earlier, more joined up help for families. Dorset was selected as a national Pathfinder local authority for the Families First for Children programme, placing us at the forefront of developing new ways of working with children, families, and...

Team of 5 Needed | CP / CIN | Flexible Working | Free Parking | Accommodation Bonus Available | £500 Referral Fee With project teams swiftly coming to an end, if you and your team are looking at your next steps, this could be for you. We are currently working with a highly rated council based in the South West who are looking to bring a team of 5 experienced social workers into their well established Safeguarding service. If you and your friends or work colleagues are currently looking for work and like the idea of joining somewhere together as a team, this could be a great fit. Due to current workload pressures, the service is looking to bring in an experienced team who can come in and help stabilise the service and support the existing structure, ensuring cases continue to receive the time and attention they need, and ultimately bring caseloads down for their current workforce. The working setup is super flexible, with hybrid working in place and full autonomy to manage...

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...

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...

Head of Service Improvement - Children's Social Care Rate: £500 per day Location: South West - hybrid working Contract: 12 months + Overview of the Head of Service Improvement role Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a local government organisation in the south west, who are looking for an experienced Head of Service Improvement for Children's Social Care. This is a key leadership post, leading and delivering the roadmap to implement transformation and improvement in respect of children, young people, families and carers. Key responsibilities of the Head of Service Improvement will include: Be fully responsible for all aspects of service delivery and performance management of the Families First Partnership Programme (FFP) and wider care reforms programmes To set clear key objectives for the short, medium and long term including overall business performance and improvement targets To lead the service areas preparation and action planning for inspection outcomes,...