42 jobs found in Burnley

Social Worker – Family Support and ProtectionTeam Rochdale Borough Council Up to £38 per hour Are you a dedicated Social Worker who thrives on building genuine relationships with families? Rochdale Borough Council is looking for experienced practitioners to join our Family Support Team. We don’t just value our permanent staff—we view our agency workers as a vital resource, offering you the exact same level of support, training, and professional respect. Why Join Rochdale? We are committed to "real" social work. We know that high caseloads are the enemy of meaningful intervention, which is why we are actively investing in our frontline. * Manageable Caseloads: Currently between 20 and 23 children. As we continue to grow our team, our goal is to reduce this to 17, allowing you the time to engage in high-quality, direct work. * Professional Growth: Access our comprehensive training suite, including specialized sessions in Motivational Interviewing. * Supervision You Can...

Adult Social Worker - Integrated Managed Care (IMC) Bolton Council Up to £30 per hour Are you an enthusiastic practitioner with a passion for adult social care? Bolton Council is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Integrated Managed Care teams. We want someone who understands that social work is about supporting aspirations and enhancing quality of life. In this role, you will be a key player in helping adults maintain their autonomy and stay connected to their communities. The Role: What You Will Be Doing Working within our designated IMC services, you will provide vital support to adults with varying levels of need. * Care Act Assessments: Undertake assessments and reviews of need under the Care Act 2014. * Support Planning: Create tailored plans that link individuals into universal and voluntary services. * Complex Casework: Support colleagues with complex assessments, including mental capacity and best interest decisions. * Collaborative Practice:...

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. - Will have to be able to drive an automatic vehicle. - Must have PEG-FED training- with proof of this. - 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...

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their team based in West Yorkshire     JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £34 -£36 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION:  West Yorkshire     JOB SUMMARY The Social Worker is responsible to the practice of keeping children safe from abuse, exploitation, neglect, and other forms of harm. It's part of a larger safeguarding process that involves identifying and responding to concerns about children JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:   Assess needs: Evaluate the needs of children and families     Investigate allegations: Gather evidence to build a case     Implement protective measures: Work with police, healthcare providers, and educators to support children     Establish relationships: Build relationships with family members     Improve outcomes: Work with families...

Be Part of a High-Impact Initiative - Senior Social Worker (Permanence Planning) Bradford Metropolitan Council | Bradford | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) Fixed-Term 3 Months | 37 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working Bradford Children and Families Trust Bradford Children and Families Trust is launching a targeted, short-term initiative designed to accelerate permanence planning for children in care. We are recruiting six experienced Senior Social Workers to join a specialist, non-case holding team focused exclusively on progressing permanence plans through high-quality assessments and court work. This is a rare opportunity to step away from day-to-day case management and make a direct, measurable difference-supporting children to achieve safe, stable, and permanent outcomes without unnecessary delay. The Role Completing focused permanence work including parenting assessments, Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments and support plans, family time assessments, and court...

Our client, Manchester City Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Adults social Services A social worker is required to support the HDTA Central team for a 12‑month period covering Intermediate care at Willowbank. The role involves providing direct support to service users and their families in line with statutory duties and national/local policies, ensuring positive outcomes for citizens. Working closely with MLCO partners and other stakeholders, the role holder will assess and manage current and potential risks, and design person‑centred support plans that promote independence. Key responsibilities include: Actively contributing to MDT discussions, particularly around Estimated Discharge Dates (EDD), length of stays etc. Supporting patients and families to manage expectations during the discharge and care‑planning process. Collaborating with therapy staff to gather assessment information, including for high‑value care packages. Keeping the flow lead...

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...

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Family Contact Worker to work with Greater Manchester Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, based from the Didsbury area. The post holder will support the delivery of supervised and supported contact between children and their families within the Children and Families service. Overview: The role involves supervising and supporting contact between children and their families, completing observations, and producing clear written records to support safeguarding and care planning. The service is open to candidates from a range of children’s services backgrounds including family support, early help, residential childcare and youth work. Main Duties: * Facilitate, supervise and observe contact sessions between children and their families * Set up and manage contact arrangements in line with agreed plans * Provide practical support and guidance to children and parents...

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...

Job Title: Dynamics Developer Location: UK-based, Primarily remote with up-to 1x/quarter on-site Contract: Contract Duration: 3 Month rolling contract Day Rates: £500/day Inside IR35 Brio Digital are currently supporting a consultancy working with a central government department who currently need a Dynamics/Power Platform Developer. You will join a central government digital transformation programme modernising public-facing services through Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. What You'll Do Develop and configure Dynamics 365 modules to support public service workflows. Build Power Platform integrations, plugins, and custom workflows. Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners to refine requirements. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with government standards. Support testing, release, and deployment processes within an agile delivery team. Contribute to technical documentation and handover to BAU teams. What You'll Bring Proven...

Senior Social Worker – Locality Safeguarding Wakefield Council Up to £35 per hour The Role We are looking for a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Localities Safeguarding team. This role requires an experienced practitioner to act as a key worker for a complex statutory caseload, encompassing Children in Need, Child Protection, and Children Looked After. Using the Signs of Safety model, you will provide child-focused interventions that prioritize the safety and long-term wellbeing of young people. Key Responsibilities * Carry out assessments, planning, and reviews for children subject to Child Protection plans and those in care. * Work restoratively with families to develop effective relationships and help them make informed decisions. * Analyze complex information to support the ongoing needs of children and their carers. * Ensure the child’s voice is central to all interventions through direct work and high-level communication. * Collaborate with...

Social Worker – Adult Services (Qualified) £33 per hour Contract: Locum | Full Time - Monday to Friday Please note: All candidates must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle, as well as a Social Work Qualification and 3 years permanent employment experience. Job Overview Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Adult Social Worker to join the team based at Fylde Family Support Centre, supporting adults across the Fylde & Wyre area. This role sits within the Single Point of Access (SPA), with a strong focus on hospital triage and discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transitions from hospital to the community. Key Responsibilities Triage and assessment within the SPA, supporting hospital discharge pathways Apply eligibility criteria in line with the Care Act 2014 Complete Continuing Health Care (CHC) Assessments and Reviews Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Work...

Social Worker – Adult Services (Qualified) £33 per hour Contract: Locum | Full Time - Monday to Friday Please note: All candidates must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle, as well as a Social Work Qualification and 3 years permanent employment experience. Job Overview Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Adult Social Worker to join the team based at Fylde Family Support Centre, supporting adults across the Fylde & Wyre area. This role sits within the Single Point of Access (SPA), with a strong focus on hospital triage and discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transitions from hospital to the community. Key Responsibilities Triage and assessment within the SPA, supporting hospital discharge pathways Apply eligibility criteria in line with the Care Act 2014 Complete Continuing Health Care (CHC) Assessments and Reviews Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Work...

Duty and Assessment Social Worker Halton £39ph Full Time Duties and Responsibilities Conduct initial assessments. Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support. Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children. Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place. Produce high-quality assessments and reports for management and court purposes. Respond swiftly to referrals, assessing risk and need to ensure timely and effective interventions. Requirements Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work). Registration with Social Work England. Proven experience within a Duty and Assessment team or similar front-line social work. To find out more information please contact (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Connect2Halton is currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Short Break Service for Children with Disabilities Team within Halton Borough Council. We are looking to appoint a specialist Social Worker who shares our commitment to provide services that enable families of children with disabilities to have an improved quality of life within their communities. You will have a key role in assessing the needs of disabled children who have complex needs, producing a robust, person centred, Child in Need plan and supporting them to access short break services. Key Responsibilities: Undertake complex assessments for children and young people with disabilities, identifying needs and risks, and determining appropriate short break interventions. Lead and manage complex care planning for disabled children and their families, ensuring packages are tailored to individual needs and promote safety, inclusion, and positive outcomes. Coordinate and oversee...

Maybe you’re a MASH Social Worker looking for your next role, and maybe you’re a case holding social worker looking to reduce those long hours that swallow up your week.  A council in the East of England are looking for you to come to join its MASH team and bring your knowledge of social work to its team with an exclusive rate of £40.00-£42.00 per hour. MASH work has become very in demand and for good reason, but the management team are looking for good workers who can keep up with the intake of referrals and work with the rest of the service to provide an impeccable service. The role will be office based, and with there being a buzz around the place, you will thrive off the team around you. The council will also provide you with office parking for each day in the office. Full benefits of the role: Managers are permanent staff members. Non-case holding role Relaxed and professional environment 6 month contractLeaders in Care can offer a rate of £40.00/h, along with a...

Youth Justice Service Team Manager Rotherham     £40ph Full Time The post holder will carry out the day-to-day management, development, and delivery of a multi-agency Youth Justice Service (YJS). Provide effective leadership, management, and direction to the designated YJS team including: Monitoring standards and service delivery Ensuring that the YJS risk management meetings are utilised effectively to identify children and risk of harm through the youth justice system and that robust plans are in place Children have individual intervention plans and victim profiles which address risk, needs and vulnerabilities Safeguards and external controls is effectively managed to protect the public and safeguard children by working with police colleagues and across the partnership Requirements Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work). Registration with Social Work England. To find out more information please contact (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe...

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...

Belmont Recruitment is currently working in partnership with Staffordshire Council to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Family Time Worker. This is initially a 3 month temporary contract working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Key Responsibilities * Supporting and supervising family time sessions between children and their birth families * Helping children understand their birth identity in a safe, supportive way * Building and maintaining professional relationships whilst managing complex family dynamics and behaviours * Supporting children to and from school and family time visits where necessary * Working flexibly to meet the needs of families, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and occasional weekends * Keeping clear, accurate, and detailed session records in line with recording policies * Working collaboratively with social workers, carers, schools, and partner agencies Essential...

Family Time Worker Families & Communities – Children and Families Services ? Staffordshire area We are currently recruiting a Family Time Worker to support children, young people and their families during planned and court-directed family time sessions. This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who is child-focused, emotionally intelligent and confident working in sensitive and sometimes challenging situations. About the role As a Family Time Worker, you will coordinate and facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or wider family members. Your role will be to ensure sessions are safe, supportive and focused on promoting positive relationships and the child’s welfare. You will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to accurate recording and reporting, and providing practical parenting guidance during sessions where appropriate. This role will require flexibility, including evening and weekend work, to meet the...