41 jobs found in Bury

Children’s Social Worker – Integrated Front Door 📍 Castleton Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2JW 💰 £37 per hour 🕒 37 hours per week | Full Time 🚗 Free on-site parking We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door – Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. This is an office-based role supporting children, families, and partner agencies by providing an effective front-door duty service. Working within the Department of People, you will play a key role in screening referrals, gathering information, and making informed decisions regarding safeguarding concerns and statutory support for children and families. Key Responsibilities Provide a professional social work duty service to children, families, and partner agencies within the Integrated Front Door. Screen contacts and referrals and determine appropriate next steps. Gather and analyse information to determine whether Section 47 Child Protection...

Qualified Adults Social Worker – Intermediate Care Team 📍 Bolton Council 💷 £30 per hour 🕒 Full Time | 5 Days Office-BasedAre you a passionate and motivated Social Worker committed to supporting adults to live independently and achieve the best possible quality of life? Bolton Council’s Intermediate Care Team is seeking a Qualified Adults Social Worker to join their dedicated service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment focused on strength-based practice and promoting independence. The Role Undertake assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014 Complete support planning and connect individuals to universal and voluntary services Support complex assessments, including Mental Capacity and Best Interest assessments Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Build and maintain strong relationships with service users and carersRequirements Diploma/Degree in Social Work Minimum 3 years’ reference history (gaps in employment...

MASH Team | Oldham Council | £39 per hour Oldham are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their MASH service on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is confident working in a fast-paced front-door setting, gathering and analysing information quickly, and making safe, timely decisions for children and families. This role would suit a practitioner who is organised, calm under pressure, and experienced in multi-agency safeguarding work. Role Overview As a Social Worker in Oldham’s MASH team, you will be responsible for screening referrals, reviewing multi-agency information, and supporting threshold decision-making at the front door of children’s services. You will play a key role in identifying risk, assessing immediate safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children are directed into the right service at the right time. This is a frontline safeguarding role within a busy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. You will work closely with partner agencies...

Qualified Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum) 📍 Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council 💷 £39 per hour 🧑‍⚖️ Safeguarding & Support Team 📌 5 Positions Available Ready to make a real impact where it matters most? Tameside MBC is looking for resilient, experienced, and autonomous Social Workers to join their Safeguarding & Support team. You’ll manage a varied and meaningful caseload including Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court work — supported by a stable, permanent leadership team committed to continuous improvement. Following a positive recent Ofsted monitoring visit (January), Tameside is on an ambitious improvement journey — and you’ll be part of shaping that progress. 🔎 The Role This is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for home working (agreed with your Team Manager). Full-time hours worked across 5 days preferred. You will: Complete assessments for Children in Need, Child Protection and cared-for children Coordinate...

Bid & Sales Lead - Public Sector Executive-Level | Revenue Ownership | 2-Year FTC (Pathway to Permanency) Drive Growth. Win Strategic Work. Shape Market Position. We are appointing a senior Bid & Sales Leader to take ownership of our public sector revenue growth. This is a high-impact role with direct accountability for pipeline generation, bid conversion, and long-term contract value. You will operate at executive level, leading complex public sector bids from qualification through to award and mobilisation. Success in this role will be measured by revenue secured, win rates improved, and strategic accounts developed. What You Will Own A qualified public sector pipeline aligned to strategic growth targets Structured bid/no-bid governance to maximise conversion End-to-end leadership of high-value, regulated procurements Win strategies aligned to scoring criteria, value for money, and social value Pricing discipline in collaboration with commercial leads Forecast...

Locum Social Worker – Children’s Duty & Assessment Team Bradford Children and Families Trust Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for your next locum role in a dynamic high-performing team? Bradford Children’s Services is seeking skilled professionals to join their Duty & Assessment Team – where your expertise will help safeguard and improve the lives of children and families across the district. The nature of work within the Duty Service is fast-paced and varied. Key responsibilities Completing timely and robust assessments under the Single Assessment Framework Managing a caseload with varying levels of complexity Engaging with children, families and partner agencies to identify needs and ensure safety Making clear and effective decisions on intervention and next steps Preparing and presenting reports for ICPCs, CLA Reviews, PLO meetings and CIN meetingsCase transfer points Initial Child Protection Case Conference (ICPC) First Child Looked After...

Senior Social Worker – Children in Care (Level 3) 📍 Bradford | 💷 £35 per hour | 🕒 37 hours per week 🏢 Bradford Metropolitan District Council Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? We’re recruiting on behalf of Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) for a collective Children in Care recruitment campaign. Successful candidates will be interviewed and placed into a suitable team across the service by Service Managers. 🔎 The Role You’ll work with children in care and families facing complex safeguarding challenges, delivering high-quality social work that protects and promotes children’s welfare. Key responsibilities include: Managing a complex caseload of children and families. Undertaking safeguarding investigations and preventative work to reduce risk of harm. Completing robust assessments, care planning and reviews. Working in multi-agency environments with partners across statutory and...

Family Practitioner ? Staffordshire ? Apply: (url removed) Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Family Practitioner to join a dedicated Children’s Services team supporting families across Staffordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about helping children and families achieve positive outcomes through early intervention, restorative practice, and meaningful support. About the Role As a Family Practitioner, you will work directly with children, young people, and their families to provide both support and constructive challenge, helping to stabilise family relationships and reduce the need for children to enter care. Using a restorative approach, you will play a key role in empowering families to overcome challenges and build sustainable, positive futures. You will be part of a collaborative district team, working alongside social workers, partner agencies, and community services to ensure children receive...

Social worker - Childrens Location - Telford & Wrekin Council, Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team Hours - 37 hours per week Contract - 6-month contract, Hybrid mix of home and office Salary - £28.55 per hour (Umbrella) Service Care Solutions is working on behalf of Telford & Wrekin council and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team.This is a 6-month agency contract offering competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting children and families across Telford. The Role As part of the Safeguarding & Family Support Team, you will: Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and care proceedings Undertake assessments, planning and direct work with children and families Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Prepare reports for court and attend hearings where required Work in partnership with...

We are working with a client in Durham to recruit a Family Support Worker. The role involves working alongside social workers to support families involved with Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO), and court proceedings. You will provide practical and emotional support to families, complete parenting work, and assist with family time arrangements Key Responsibilities: Work closely with social workers to support families on CP, PLO, and court cases. Deliver all aspects of parenting work, including assessments and interventions. Support and supervise family time sessions as required. Build positive, professional relationships with families to encourage engagement and progress. Maintain accurate records and reports to contribute to case planning and court processes.Key Requirements: Experience working with children and families in a social care or family support setting. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection processes. Excellent communication and...

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Lincolnshire. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Lincolnshire area on a temporary-permanent basis . The main focus of this role is to provide support to Residents by creating person centred support plans. You will meet with Residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our Residents. You will also need to be able to help Residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness you will need a sharp attention to detail...

Police Lawyers - Locum Location: Midlands, UK (hybrid working may be available depending on assignment) Contract: Locum - 3 to 6 months initially Security Clearance: Police Vetting required Competitive day rates About Red Snapper Recruitment RSR is a public safety and enterprise security recruitment specialist. We support public safety organisations across the UK to attract and retain high-quality talent, working in partnership with employers to source specialist skills and experience. We are currently recruiting experienced Police Lawyers to provide legal support to a UK Police Force on a locum basis for an anticipated 3-6 month assignment. These roles will support operational policing through the provision of specialist legal advice and advocacy. Police Lawyer - Locum Assignment Pay Rate: Competitive day rate (dependent on experience and police law expertise) Role Purpose The Police Lawyer will provide specialist legal advice and advocacy to support operational...

I'm currently working with a public client in Herefordshire who is looking to appoint a Senior Social Care Assessor to join their Adult Social Care service. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team delivering community-based support to adults and young adults. Role Overview As a Senior Social Care Assessor, you will play a key role in supporting adults within the community, helping them maintain independence and improve their wellbeing. You will work within a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, social workers and partner organisations, completing strengths-based assessments and supporting individuals and carers to achieve positive outcomes. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, with the autonomy to manage your own workload while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities Undertake strengths-based assessments for adults and informal carers....

Family Help Lead Practitioner Children’s Services | Hybrid Working Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? We are seeking a dedicated Family Help Lead Practitioner to join a forward-thinking service focused on safeguarding children and helping families thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is committed to strengths-based, trauma-informed practice and collaborative working across services. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting families, coordinating multi-agency interventions, and ensuring children remain at the centre of all decision-making. The Role As a Family Help Lead Practitioner, you will work directly with children, young people, and families to assess needs, coordinate support, and deliver evidence-based interventions that lead to sustainable, positive outcomes. You will take a whole-family approach, working alongside partner agencies to...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Court Team within the Social Care industry in Buckinghamshire.   Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments LAC Reviews Giving Evidence Managing a varied caseload Court Reports Section 47's Attending court and giving evidence when required Providing section 17 support to families  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Court team within the UK Social Care industry.  The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.  Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK  Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment  To discuss this Qualified...

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and...

Swindon Borough Council are looking for social workers and advanced social workers to join their assessment teams! Paying up to £42 per hour Must be a car driver Must be able to attend the office 5 days during duty week (every 5 weeks) - 3 days when not on duty. Must have 3 years PQE in a permanent setting Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the £100 weekly travel and accommodation expenses will remain in place for all new and existing agency placements within Children's Social Care until 10 May 2026. Workers must reside more than 50 miles from Swindon. Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by...

Our client, Bristol City Council, is looking for a Adults Social Worker to join their team We have a hybrid working option. However, in the first few weeks, I would like the practitioners to come into the office. They are expected to work from the office on duty days (rota basis) and attend practice meetings once a month. Expectation is for practitioners to come into the office at least twice a week. Free car park available within the office premises. Role- Undertake Care Act Assessments, Reviews, S.42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Decision, participate on duty rota and Court of Protection work where applicable. Profile- We are looking for social workers with considerable work experience in adult social care who are able to hit the ground running. Experience using LAS is preferrable. 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...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team role,...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for Recovery Workers who have experience of working with a Criminal Justice caseload in the Reading area. The role that we currently have available is working within a CJ/Substance misuse charity, in the Reading area. The position will include a caseload of no more than 45 clients, whom of which have Criminal Justice backgrounds. You will be required to carry out duty tasks and assessments, also working with prison releases, court orders, police etc Initially the role is 1 to 2 months, working full time - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but is expected to extend past this initial period.. We also have other various Substance Misuse/Criminal Justice roles in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. *...